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Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
News from fhe
 World Of Sport

Los Angeles, September 8.-Wireess Special Johnny Kill bane knocked out Joe Rivers in the 18th round
 Oakland, September 8.--Wireess Speca.-Edde Lee, we'll known sporting writer celebrated died here terday.
 Sydney, Australia, September B. Wireless Specal-Big Bill Lang sick and his fight with had postponed consequence.
 New York September 8-Wreless Specal-Sam Langford the decision Joe Jeannete after hard fought battle
 Porky Flynn decidedly outfought Jim Smith in ten rounds
 Humboldt, Iowa. September 5.Wireess Speca-Humboldt Gochs home wild with excitement when that he had defeated Hackenschmid Gotch will shortly a around the world
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Three ERiIiion Mark
 WHY Be Exceeded

Gold shipments through the regular channels from Idarod to the Outside September l. aggregated S1 ,6O40 00O
 According the most conservative estimates the total output of the camp for the will exceed $3,OOG,0OO.
 This splendid showing for what has claimed be nothing than good small camp Everything points increase production next of at least quarter of that of the nearing it's close Operators continue till the middle of October Last suiced late October 23 but considered expensive cold weather closely and will continue that late this timn
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Currency Shipments Received

shortage currency the Idtarod partially relieved by consignmens the Outside last Wednesday. It is the policy however, the supply for the bus the available the payment of aborers' which will exchange for goddust only
 currency received by the Miners and Merchants bank amounted to SOO,00O
 The shortage seems be confined Idarod to be at Fairbanks and other we'll
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Illinois Shopmen Will Strike

Chicago, September B. Wireless Special.-The shopmen of the Illinois Central have decided to go on strike.
 San Francisco, September S. Wire less Special.-The shopmen of the Har- riman lines are endeavoring to avert a strike.
 At the great Labor Day parade held here Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, was the central figure.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Mt. Mckinley Cook At IL Again

New York, September s.-Wireless Special l.---Dr. Frederick A. Cook, near discoverer of the North Pole, has made further sensational charges against Commander Robert E. Peary, claiming that the latter didn' discover the pole
 The charges will be thoroughly in vestigated by the Congress of Geo graphical Societies, which will com mence it's sessions at Rome at an early date
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
COMING AND GOING

Mrs. Neil Atchison, accompanied by her son Arthur, left for Dawson on Tuesday last. Mrs. Atchison will spend the winter in Yukon territory with her late husbands folks. She is a daughter of Mrs. Nyholm of the Regina.
 F. E. Becker, the Flat creek mining man, was in town Thursday.
 Bennett James, one of the leading operators on Flat, was in Iditarod city seeing the sights during the week.
 Mir and Mrs. Youngren have gone to San Francisco.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Judge Heavey Loses His Outfit

While freighting his outfit up the Swift river, some miles above George town, Judge Heavey, formerly commits sioner at Georgetown, had the misfor- tune to lose the whole of it through the capsizing of his boat. He has since got another outfit together and made another start.
 Duke E. Stubbs and A. Fredericks are at Andraeofsky with a gasoline launch.
 There are only about six men left at Georgetown now.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
To Discuss Alaskan Laws

Chicago, September 8,-Wireless.- The American Mining Congress, which is to convene here in a fortnight will discuss the Alaska Coal Land laws. Secretary Fisher will be present.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
James JeffrieS' Mother Dying

Los Angeles, September 8.-Wire- less Special.-Owing to the serious illness of his mother, who is reported to be dying, telegram has been sent to James Jeffries telling him to return immediately. Jeff is at present hunt ing bear on Kodiak Island, Southwest ern Alaska
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Many Lives L0Sf af Fire

wireless message received in town Wednesday to the terrible fire had occurred Juneau by which the Hotel destroyed and eleven burned deah addition fourteen people received nues which proved fatal.
 list of dead injured yet hand but among those known have lost their lives the following:
 William Morris, Clark, Pafter Walter Davenport.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Frost ct Al, to Show Cause

Juneau, September 8. Wireless Special.-James Frost and others have been called upon to show cause withint hirty days why their Matanuska coal claims should not be cancelled
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Seattle Will Have
 42-Story Building

Seattle, September 4.---Wireless.--- A contract was signed today for the erection of History building in Seattle. The structure will be erected at the Junction of Second avenue and Yesler Way.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Investigators Reception Cool

Cordova, September 8.-Wire- less Special Clifford Conservation Pinchot and Senator Miles Poin- dexter are here. They were con- pletely ignored by the people upon their arrival.
 They will visit Seward, Valdez and Katalla. Upon their arrival at the latter place they will be greeted by town draped in mourning.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Fairbanks Shoe Man MarrieS

Fairbanks. September 8.---Wireless Special. --A A. Bredlie, the Cushman street shoe man, late of Iditarod, was married here Saturday to Mrs. M. E. Anderson, of Portland.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
To Announce Alaskan Policy

Beverly, September 8.---Wireless.--- President Taft has announced that he will be prefent at the National Conser- vation Congress, which opens Septem- Der 25 at Kansas City. It is believed that the President will then outline his future Alaska policy.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Stephen RedfeTn
 Guilty Of Perjury

Fairbanks September 5.-Wreless Special Redfern charged with having committed perjury during the hearing o the Morgan Fairbanks last found guilty after the jury deliberated rendering their jury added recommendation for clemency.
 Morgan tried charge of found guilty and Rederns testimony been accepted it would have perfected Morgan's alibi.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Will Wed Little Madeleine

Boston, September 8.-Wireless Spe- cial.-Col. John Jacob Astor has at last found minister who will marry him to Miss Madeleine Force. The parson in question is a Connecticut
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Catholic Church,

The customary services will be held in the Catholic Church tomorrow (Sun. day) at Il am. Father Monroe, s,J., will officiate, and all are invited.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Shot the Girl;
 Took Own Life

A wireless message picked up during the week was to the following effect:
 Miss Van Wyck, niece of Judge Van Wyck, first Mayor of greater New York, was shot dead on the seashore by W, H. Hes of California, who then took his own life.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Martin Hd1rais Wins Trophy

Fairbanks, September S.-Wreless Special. - Martin Harrais, leading Democrat, driving the 1l-horsepower motorboat "Democrat, won the Tan ana Valley Fair trophy given by the Fairbanks Times.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Swims the English Channel

London, September 8.-Wireiess Spe- ciai.-William Burgess was successful in swimming the English channel yes terday. The feat, which is one of great difficulty, occupied 24 hours.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
They Threaten Panama Canal

Washington, September S.--Wireless Special. Because threats have been made to dynamite the Panama canal, the Tenth regiment of infantry has been dispatched to the canal zone.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Hot Springs Men Under Arrest

Hot Springs September SWireless Speca-Miche Joseph Suau Roy Davis and John Warner Hot Springs yesterday consequence of the mysterious disappearance of their partner Angus The circumstances surrounding the very suspicious.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
A|aska's Idol at Fairbanks

Fairbanks, September 8.-Wireless Special.-James Wickersham, delegate to congress from Alaska, arrived here today.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Next Governor of Maryland

Baltimore, September 8.-Wireless Special. - German heads the Demo- cratic ticket for the office of governor. The Republicans have nominated Philip Goldsborough.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
More AViafOTS are Killed

Stassbourg, Germany, September S. Wireless Special Newman and Leconte with terrible end yesterday when their exploded and the machine took literally burned death mid air.
 Nantes, France, September 8-Wireess SpecialTwo fell from height here yesterday and instantly e6
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Roosevelt Opposes Arbitration

New York, Sept. 8.---In an article in the Outlook MT Roosevelt condemns the arbitration treaties of President Taft as weak, unsound and hypocriti- cal
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
''China'S Sorrow" at Work

Hankow, China, September S.--Wire- less Special The Yangtse Kiang, China's largest river, is in flood, and one hundred thousand persons have lost their lives to date.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Stake Ten Thousand Acres

Fairbanks, September s. Wireless Special. John Lee and Andrew Ness, probably representing Outside capital, have staked 10000 acres of placer ground in the Kantishna district.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Wedding Thursday Evening

On Thursday evening last, at the residence of Rev. Dr Hall Young, Miss Olivia D Larson became the wife of Robert s McMillar.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Ambassador Victim Of Intrigue

Berlin, September 8--Wireless Spe- cial.-Dr, David Jayne Hill, United States ambassador to Germany, will return to America He claims that he is the victim of intrigue, both at home and abroad.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09

NiGGER, q dark raiamute, wilt be sold Immediately unless his feed bill $ paid to ". J. Henry
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09

Tomatoes S a pound for 10 days only at the Greenhouse.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09

A storm which broke over Lake Michigan did s5oo,ooo damage to the harbor at Chicago.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09

Secretary Fisher has returned to the states from his Alaskan trip.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09

Old Lacey, Tyler, Monogram, Ather- ton and Cedarbrook, also fine old Port Sherry and Clarets at Empire Con- mercial Go.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09

Greenhouse for Safe -- pioaee, Garden
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09

Senator Clapp of California says that Alaskan coal should be mined by the government.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09

Select Outside Lumber, COT rugated ron and roofing paper. at Ross x NeS- tors.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09
Warmth, comfort, cleanliness

Spring beds inClu ding bath S5 per week. Elite Bathhouse, Caribou st.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09

Remember Benefit Ball Wednesday
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-09-09

A.B. Benefit Ball Wednesday next,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-29

junction with the agricultural commit
tee of the Commercial club contem-
plates the organization of all the fair
secretaries in Kansas, for the improve
ment of fairs generally within the
state and the arrangement Of classi-
fications and dates. A meeting for
this purpose will be called soon which
will be held in Topeka, and which will,
1 think. do a great deal to improve our
fairs both from an entertaining and
educational standpoint.
Exhibitors from all over the circuit
of western states are expressing a de-
sire to show at Topeka this fall, and
with the modern improvements which
we are able to place on the grounds
this year and our ability to house all
exhibits in the best condition will con-
vince both the home and foreign ex-
hibitors that the Kansas state fair at
Topeka offers the general public ad-
vantages equally as good if not better
than state fairs in adjoining states.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-29
WOULD SETTLE ALSO.
Western Union Is Ready to Pay Kan
sas Charter Fee.

The six-year legal battle between the
state and the Western Union Tele-
graph company is near final settlement
and the telegraph company will have
authority to transact business in Kan
sas. John S. Dawson, attorney general
received a letter today from the gen.
eral attorney of the company, setting
out the figures of the company's bus1-
ness in Kansas and asking on what
basis the company could secure a
charter.
The company has a total capitaliza-
ton of 500 S17,1O0. OF this amount 81
156, 049.35, or 2.16 per cent is invested
in the Kansas property. The company
proposed that it pay $1,l55.52 as the
proper charter fee. The company is
assessed in Kansas on valuation of
50, 2O6 1852, the tax commission fixing
that value as the actual cash worth OF
the property. This is a difference or
some $4,000. The Pullman company
settled on the basis of its capitaliza-
ton and the attorney general has writ
ten the company that the state would
insist on the assessed value being ia
ken as the basis This makes a diff
ference of 1886 in the total amount
which would be paid to the state.
Six years ago the legislature passed
the law requiring all corporations char
tered in other states and doing bust
ness in Kansas to take out charters
and pay a fee based on the capitaliza-
ton, whether all the capital were used
in Kansas or part in other states. The
Western Union and the Pullman com
pany went into the courts and fought
the law on the ground that no fee could
be collected on the capital used outside
Kansas but they offered to pay on the
money actually invested in the state.
The attorney general had brought a
suit to GUST the companies. The Kan
sas supreme court supported the at
torney general but the companies took
the case to the United States supreme
court and there the state lost.
The 1911 legislature changed the law
to collect the fees on the actual CAPT.
tai invested in the state. The Pullman
company has paid it's fee and now has
a charter and the Western Union is
expected to pay its fee and secure a
charter within a short time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-29
KIDS BOOKS ARE CHOSEN.
List of 25 Approved for Pupils Read
ing Next Year.

The Teachers and Pupils Reading
circle board has selected the % books
to be used as supplementary reading
in the Kansas common schools for the
next year. Each year the board meets
and adopts a list of Is books to be
placed in the school libraries for the
use of the pupils. The selections for
this year are as follows:
First and second grades: Reading
Literature primer, That's Why Stories,
Polly and Dolly, Adventures of a
Brownie.
Third grade: Bee People, Billy Trill,
Fables from Afar.
Fourth grade: Sunshine Annie Ger
da in Sweden, Wonderful Little Lives.
Fifth grade: Gentleman Don, Don
key John of the Toy Alley, Life in the
Greenwood.
Sixth grade: True Story of Lafay-
cite. Little Princess of the Pine, Tri-
umphs of Science.
Seventh grade: Joel of Galilee. Pan
anna Canal, Happy School Days
Eighth grade: Anne of Green Cab
les. Boy of the u. S. Survey, Agricul-
ture for Young Folks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-29
CHECK ON COUNTY
Commissioners to Order Every
Book and Paper Examined.
Deny Discovery of Fear of IT.
regularities in Offices.
BACK OVER SIX YEARS
Preliminary Audit by st. Louis
Firm Already Ordered.
Does Commission Believe Errors
Will Be FOund2
BACK OVER SIX YEARS
SATURDAY.

AS the result of conference of the
county commissioners held today, it
is probable that every book and public
document in the court house will be
audited this summer by. expert ac-
countants. Contracts for the work
have not yet been let, but a prelimin-
airy audit will be made some time next
month by St. Louis firm. The au-
d1ting of public records will extend
back as far as January, 1905.
For some months the commissioners
have considered the auditing of all
county records, but not until today
was an agreement in the matter
reached by the members of the board.
The work of the accountants will ex-
tend to every Office in the court house.
Every item of receipt and expenditure
will be checked and rechecked. Not
until the complete search of the re-
cord is complete will the result of the
audit be made public. Then if there
is deficit in any of the offices, the
matter will be taken up with the Of
fetal in whose possession the books
were kept and prompt settlement
demanded.
Startling Deficits Found.
Kansas counties were audited and
some startling information was given
the public. In Marshall county re-
Gently the books were turned over to
expert auditors and deficit of more
than $4,000 in four years was found.
This money has been returned to the
county.
In ordering the auditing of all pub
lie records, the commissioners do not
presume that there is anything wrong
with the books in the court house, but
they are anxious to know that the re-
error in favor of the county is found,
the commissioners will insist that the
county receive every dollar due.
1.-THE purpose of this work." said
Edwin ONeil, sis for the purpose of
knowing just where we are. I do not
know how long it will require to go
through all of the books in the court
house for the last six years, but If the
preliminary work seems to warrant,
we will order it done if the work takes
all summer.
1--WE do not presume that anything
is wrong with the county records, or
that any official has been dishonest.
However, if mistakes have been made
either in favor of the official or the
county, then the county and the off,
cial should know it. Our purpose Is
merely to check over the books and
know that everything is accurate and
correct"
If there is any significance back Of
the plan to place the books in the
hands of expert accountants, then the
commissioners are keeping the matter
strictly to themselves. They deny that
there is any purpose back of the
movement further than to obtain cor
rect figures on just what the county
is doing.
The new plan was not discussed
no information concerning the cam
paign was given until the commits
sioners fully decided to order a pre-
liminary investigation of the books.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-29
EzpoiOn Building

will be seen at a glance that the fair
equipment which will have been in
stalled is up-todate in every particu-
lar, comparing favorably with that of
other western state fairs which have
been established for years.
At the present time the grounds
present an appearance more attractive
than at any time in years, but by the
time that the ring of the carpenters
tools cease and the other work is COM
pleted preparatory to holding the
pulled off, in Topeka, the general as
pect of the surroundings will be such
as will bring forth nothing but favor
able comment.
New Exposition Building.
The most elaborate building on the
grounds will be the general exposition
hall, which will be erected at a cost of
about $4,000. The structure, which
will! be used for general mercantile,
women's exhibits, arts displays, ETC.,
will stand on the high ground at the
north end of the grounds little south
and west of the old agricultural hall.
1--WE were greatly in need of build
ing said Secretary H. L. Cook today,
(which will encourage the work of the
women and will tend towards an ex-
cellent art display.
''The manageme determined to
build the structure this year. even
put in all the partitions and finishing
touches that will eventually go into
the building. It will be large hall
i112x9O feet, which will make it pos
sible to house safely, If not conven-
liently, these important departm ents.
"The finishing touches, which will
be added in another year, will make
the building the finest structure of
the kind on any western fair ground.
The architecture will be of Spanish
mission style, harmonizing with the
other modern buildings on the
grounds.
I'VE are not waiting until just the
last minute for putting the grounds in
shape The grounds are busy spot at
| the present time, and by the time the
gates open next fall we will have in
completed condition, aside from this
arts building winter training barns for
race horses, four new swine barns, and
large horse pavilion, something sim
| liar to the cattle barn erected last year.
Then new fence will have been con-
structed, and an entrance which is at
once substantial and attractive
Boost the Fair.
"Topekans should boost the fair every
opportunity they have when they are
travelling over the state. They should
tell the people they meet that the fair
will be more comprehensive and useful
than ever before emphasizing the edu-
cational feature.
MANY counties have already sig
nified that they desire space in the
agricultural hall. Several counties in
the extreme western portion of the
state will make exhibits showing what
can be done by dry farming methods.
This will be a great advertisement for
that part of Kansas, there will be
thousands of visitors from out of the
state who will have a practical demon
stration before them of the great pos
sibihties for acquiring homes where
land is cheap, and where with proper
methods of farming they can attain
great success.
Organization of Fair Men.
1.-The State Fair association in con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-29
WOMAN HUNTS CROWS; DIES.
Fall From Tree Brings Internal In
juries Which Prove Fatal.

Pontiac. Kan, April 29.-Mrs. Ar
thur Creek, is dead here from injuries
received in a fall from tree. She
was hunting for crows nests.
The crows have been bothering
chickens and eggs on the Creek farm
this spring. She and her husband de-
termined to begin war of extermina-
ton.
I'm going down through the woods
and see if 1 can find some crows
nests'' she told her husband. when
We get through with dinner, we can go
out and get the eggs"
At noon Mr.. Creek was surprised on
opening the door to find his wife alb
sent. He found her a short distance
from where she had fallen. She suf-
fered internal injuries.
st didn't fall very far she told her
husband. 1.-The limb was not much
higher than my head"
She lost consciousness during the
afternoon and died at 6 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-29

are on the assignment for both divi-
sions of the district court and some
of them will be hard fought. Among
the cases are many suits for damage,
SANDER breach of promise and mall
practice.
Perhaps one of the most sensational
suits to be tried is that of John P.
Sondergard against DR.. F. H Martin
in which the plaintiff alleges the doc
tor alienated Mrs. Sondergard's affec-
tons. He wants $4,000 soul balm. The
case has been in the courts seven
years.
1t was in 1903 that Mrs. Sondergard
came to Topeka and entered a Topeka
hospital as a trained nurse. 1t is
claimed that DR.. Martin, then an at
tachee of the institution, alienated the
woman's affections, deserted his wife
and children and was almost con-
stantly in company with the woman.
Together they went on trips, went to
lunch and attended theaters in each
others company.
Local Court Reversed.
Then, it is claimed, Martin induced
the woman to bring suit against her
husband for divorce. After the di-
vorce Martin married the woman.
When the case was first tried in Feb
ruary, 1905, jury awarded the plain
tiff $1,000. Motion for a new trial
was sustained. In February, 1907, a
jury gave Sondergard judgment for
$2,001. Then the case went to the Su-
preme court. Recently it was reversed
and remsnded for rehearing. 1t is
rumored that an attemtt is being
made to compromise the action and
that a settlement may be effected be-
fore the action is again brought to
trial.
The case of Isaac Hayes against DR..