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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-15
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ORIGINAL CASEY JONES FOUND
Was an Engineer on Rock Island
and Fan Through Topeka.

anu nan through 1OkSCA1A
When railroad men have nothing
else to do they swap tales on exciting
runs over their division or on divisions
they worked in the ''palmy days" The
late popularity of that song, casey
Jones', has aroused a storm OF dis
cusSion all over the country AFTER IN
vestigating conditions on lines all over
the country, P. Mulligan, in the Rail-
road Mans magazine, has found that
the original Casey Jones" was an en-
gineer who lived at Herington, Kan,
and who ran on the Rock Island be-
tween Herington and Kansas CITY
This means that he ran through To-
peka- Here is what Mulligan says
about it:
And now for the Casey Jones part.
Some years ago, on the Rock Island
between Harrington and Kansas City,
was a freight engineer who was always
good for a ride if we would heave coal
He said his name was James A.
Michaels. and he was so known He
was a reckless runner, and verses be-
gan to be made to the tune of old jay
Could. Here are six of them:
Songs are sung about the heroes Of old,
I'll tell you Of one that skins them cold
James A Michaels was the eagle-eye's
And when he died he died dead game
James A Michaels was brave engineer;
Says he. ''AI you got to do is to keep her
And wen make it in about four o'clock
Just grab the shovel and heave the coal;
Put your head out the window and watch
the drivers roll.
Then he looked at his watch and mumbled
and said.
I'VE may make it. but wen all be dead
They pulled out OF -- about forty
minutes late,
Dragging behind thirty-six cars of freight
The conductor didn't keep any tap
cause James 4. Alichaels was IN the can-
But when they got to the whistiing post
James turned as pale as any old ghost,
He had the tanow-pot out on top
Helping the brakes TO make the STOP
The Cannon Ball came splitting the air,
He threw her open and unioaded right
He v tliElf to the fireman. You'd better
Cause two locomotives is about to bump"
These are verses chosen at random from
among probably three hundred verses
that l know.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-15

poration papers of the Missouri, Okla
homa & Gulf railroad in Oklahoma,
which includes the line from Henry
eta to Oklahoma City, a line south
from Henryetta through to the Gulf
or Mexico and from Wagner to Jop-
lin and Kansas City, a total distance
OF more than 1900 miles, to cost $40
100000, were filed on Monday with
the secretary of state This company
is incorporated under the name of the
Missouri. Oklahoma & Gulf, capitalized
at $40, 100000, and the Incorporation
fee, on of the largest ever paid into
the state, was $40. 006.75.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-15
KIMMEL FATALLY HURT
Man of Mystery Internally Injured in
Railroad Wreck.

Marion, Ind, Dec. 15.-George A.
kimmel, the man of mystery in the
Niles, Mich. identification case. prob
ably was fatally injured near Con-
verse, Ind. this evening when a Chesa-
peake & Ohio passenger train was
derailed- Kimmel is said to be in
ternally injured Only one other pas
senger was hurt.
Kimmel. who has been employed in
this city for more than a week was
returning from a trip to Chicago,
where he was called relative to the in
surance cases which are to be tried
in St. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-15
SINGLE NOTE FOR 10 MILLION,
New york Central VIII Make Novel
Pavn,enf for Ontario Line.

New Haven, Conn, Dec 15--lf the
New York public service commission
allows the New York Central to take
over from the New Haven railroad the
control OF the Ontario & Western, pay
ment will be made in novel form
1t will take the shape of single de-
benture note for about s13.000.000
renresenting the sum which the New
Haven paid for the Ontario & West
ern.
In the whole transaction. the New
Haven gains about $4,000 year over
its original investment in Ontario &
Western stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-15

the very fastest train he could find to
get to New York in time to report to
the company's new Office, "a Nassau
street. on Monday morning, Deem
Der II.
Uncle Jimmy slept in a brass bed
last night and this morning when he
came down town in taxi to the COM
pany's Office he received his steam
ship transportation across the Atlantic
and back the necessary railroad
transportation on the other side and
sufficient sum to meet all expenses he
may incur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-15
TRACK WALKER GIVEN a TREAT
Northern Pacific Believes Nothing Is
Too Good for ssUncIe jimmy

New York. Dec 15--When one of
the through western trains arrived in
New York the other day, one of the
happiest old men in the United States
climbed down the steps of the Pull
man car and turned his brand new
valise over to a messenger from
fashionable hotel. He travelled in his
first taxicab to the hotel and he was
escorted at once to a swell apartment,
with the express information that any
thing he wanted in this world was his
for the asking.
Tt might be supposed that the old
man was a trust magnate or a big
business man or statesman. or some
thing like that, but he was not-he
was only Uncle Jimmy Rowan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-15
Books Issued in December

JayhaVvlxer in Europe By w 7. MORGAN.
A book of history, together with the customs of
foreign lands. Full of human interest, philosophy,
humor, and information Two hundred and fifty
pages; bound in bright red cloth. Illustrated by
Albert T. Reid Fancy Illuminated cover; gold let
tering. Retail, SIPS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-15
Other Good Books

Other Good Books
Journey of a Jayhawker, Morgan ....... 81 rs
Blue Waters and Green, f. Dumont Smith . 81 sc
Tom McNeal's Fables 81. OC
Gentleman Don, Harshbarger ......... Net 81 .OC
Kansas Day, harrington ...............S1.O 90
Aesops Fables for Children ............. so
Poems of Alexander, Posey. ...............$ 81 90
A Charles NJ. Sheldon Year Book. ......... 90
DOniphans Expedition, Connolly ...........$ 80
A Colorado Colonel. Campbell ............ 81 90
Elementary Studies in Insect Life. SIPS
AS 1t Is Written. Observation-Disclosures. Net 10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-15
swIrCHNfEN PLAN a DANCE.
Many Out of Town Railroad Men
Coming to Topeka Celebration.

Many Out of Town Railroad Men
Coming to Topeka Celebration.
The Switchmen's Union, of Topeka,
will give their annual ball at Steinberg 5
ball January IS. This dance will be OBJ
served as a dance for the old people
as we'll as the young and a number
of old time railroad men are expected
to attend. A number of out of town
people will be here
The program will be so arranged that
many of the old time dances will be
played. such as the lanciers and qua
driIles which were enjoyed a number Of
wears ago. Refreshments will be served.
Music by Halls orchestra
NEW LINES IN OKLAHOMA.
incorporation Papers for Missouri
Oklahoma & Gulf.
Oklahoma City. Dec. 15.-Incor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-15
The Colonel Inman Books
E. w. Howe's Books

Daily Notes of Trip Around the World
u NO1S.J $<.<5
The Trip to the West Indies ~ Net $1.35
Country Town Sayings NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $500
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
The South as Place for Investment.

Il would rather invest in the South
ern part Of our country than else
where" is the striking statement in an
Interview published elsewhere in this
issue Of the Manufacturers Record,
nj which Mr.. Frank j. Gould of New
York, who has already put some
millions Of money into the S:uth, ex-
presses his opinion of the advantages
Of this section. Mr.. Goulds interview
will command wide attention. There
are several striking features to it. He
emphasizes the progress and pros
perity Of Richmond and Norfolk, the
two cities with whose growth he is
most intimately identified, as a type
OF the growth Of the whole central
South.-Manuafcturers Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
EXHIBIT FROM CLEMSON.
Corn Exposition Agents Wish Big
Agricultural College to be Repre-.
sented.

Columbia, Nov. 6.-To make ar
rangements for an exhibition from
Clemson college in the South At
lantic States Corn exposition. to be
held here December IL to 16, Mr..
George ". Stevenson and Mr.. A. D.
Hudson have gone to Clemson and
are comforting with the heads of the
agricultural department and the ex-
pertinent station with relation to this
feature Of the exposition. Mr.. Steven
son Is secretary and general man.
ager Of the National Corn exposition.
to be held in Columbia in January,
1913, but has consented to take charge
or portion Of the arrangements for
the exposition this year.
The exhibit from Clemson will be
along the same lines as the exhibit
from the North Carolina Agricultural
and Mechanical college at West Raj
eigh. for which exhibit Mr.. Steven
son has only recently completed ar
rangements. These exhibits will be
educational in purpose, and will
graphically illustrate a number Of the
important facts in corn growing and
other agricultural lines, learned by
the stations through years Of expert
mentation and observation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
WOMEN PLEAD IN RICHESON'S
CASE.
Members OF Emmanuel Baptist Church
Lay OH Table Resignation of Ac-
cuscd Pastor.

Cambridge. Nov. 6.-While women
cried and pleaded that nothing should
be done to appear in anyway prejuui-
cial to his interests, members Of Lm-
manuel Baptist church society tonight
voted not to accept at this time the
resignation Of Rev. Clarence v. r.
kicheson, pastor Of the church, now
In Jail on the charge Of numbering
Avis Linnell. They decided TO lay
the matter On the table until Novem-
Der "a.
The resignation was sent to tn d.
church officers by the pastor imme-
diately after his indictment last week
and a special meeting was called for
tonight to act upon the same.
When the matter of accepting the
resignation was opened it became ap
parent that the society was divided
upon the subject. The women pre-
dominated in the attendance and for
the most part they supp orted the pas
tor. Many were crying and some OF
the male members of the society shed
tears as the controversy waxed warm.
When a ballot was taken after two
hours Of discussion 80 voted against
acceptance and Is for.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
EXAMINATION FOR WEST POINT.
A Good Chance for q Young Man to
Enter Military Service of the Uni
ted StatesL

I will mold q competitive examina-
tion on Saturday. December the 30th,
at Columbia, s. c., beginning at 10 a.
m. to fill a vacancy from the Seventh
Congressional District at the United
States Military Academy at West
Point.
The examination will be conduct
ed by Pro. E. 8. Dreher Of Columbia,
assisted by Profs. w. e. Black and
8. Fl. Edmunds. Only actual resi-
dents Of the district. between the ages
Of II and % years. suffering from no
deformity. who have been vaccinated
within one year, who are Of good NOR
al character and are unmarried. are
eligible to take the examination. The
mental examination will cover alge-
bra. plane geometry. English gram
mar. English composition and English
literature. geography. history Of the
United States and ancient history.
Those who are interested in this ex-
animation may get fuller particulars
by writing me at Lexington. 8. c.
Very truly.
A. F. Lever.
,1 N. c. Seventh, 8. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Large Number of Real Estate Trans-
fers Made I'm the Past Week.

A number Of deeds to real estate
were left at the Office Of the county
clerk of court on Saturday and Mon
day morning to be recorded. Some Of
the real estate deals are Of consid-
erable Importance as will be seen by
a persual Of the following transfers:
Joseph c. McRae to Calvin Pol
lard. 10 acres in county, $3.50.
Mrs. Mary M. Mckinney to G. A.
Mckinney. lot on Boundary street in
town Of Mayesville. $500 and other
consideration.
Thomas M. Partin to E. w. A.
Bultman, lot on Bradford street,
1878.
Friday Kershaw to Prince Sim
mons, 45 1-2 acres in Stateburg
township. $1.47s.75.
J. w. Mccoy to ]. ]. Mcleod, three
lots In southwestern part Of city,
SITS.
Martha c. Rembert to James Deas,
Jr.. 81 1-2 acres. known as the
wolf Hill place, $622.50.
L. d. Jennings to B. w. Segars,
20 acres in county, 500.
Matte S. Wells to H. L. B. Wells,
trustee, $500 and other consideration
for "a acres in city.
r. d. Lee, ct al. executors, to ]. c.
Clark, lot in city, $3.50.
Realty Development Company to
Mary Washington, lot near city linn
it's 1925.
Elsie H. B. Lathrop, to William
Horn. acres Of Dew tract, 500.
]. L. McCallum to Martha J..
Wood. lot and buildings on Dingle
street, $1.10O.
J. Ben Albert to Eugene Willis.
16-100 acres just outside city limits,
SIS.
Mrs. Annie E. Randle to Charles
G. Rowland and Thomas Wilson. lot
on Main street, $14,500.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
THE INSURANCE REFUND.
TWENTY EIGHT TOWNS NOW
SHARE IN DISTRIBUTION.
Money Goes to Local Fire De-.
partmcnts-Circular on Subject is
Issued.

Columbia. Nov. 6.-Calling a,ten-
ton to the fire insurance refund"
act Of the general assembly Of 1910,
Commissioner F. H. McMaster Is dis
tributing to fire insurance companies
throughout the State a circular letter
giving the names Of the towns and
cities which will come in for a share
of this money next year.
The act allows any town or city In
the State. which has a regularly or
ganized and paid fire department.,
and which will pass a resolution ad-
opting the act. to receive, for the beu-
fit Of this fire department, one per
cent Of all the fire insurance prem
iums collected in that town or city.
The money Is due to be paid by the
fire insurance companies doing busi-
ness in those cities. during the 90
days following December 31st Of each
year. At the conclusion Of the so
days, the respective amounts are paid
Twenty-eight cities In South Car
olina adopted the ordinance yast year.
asking for this fund, and received the
benefit Of the insurance premiums
during March Of the present year.
The total amount collected was
$10,7sS. distributed among the IS
cities.
During the present year. the num-
Der Of cities which adopted the ord,-
nance. has increased to 81. and the
total amount will have proportionats-
ly increased. Columbia's share Of
last years premiums was $1,771.52.
The names Of the cities this vsar
eligible to receive the benefits Of the
act, as given In this circular otter,
are as follows:
Abbeville. Aiken. Anderson. Bam-
berg, Bolton. Beaufort, Bishopville,
Blackville. Camden, Charleston. Ches-
ter, Clinton. Columbia, Darlington,
Easley. Florence. Gafney, George
town, Greenville, Greenwood, Harts-
Vile, Honea Path. Kingstree. Lancas-
ter. Laurens. Manning. Marion, New
berry. North Augusta, OrangeburS.
Rock Hill, Spartanburg. Sumter, Tim
m onsville, Union, WATERFORD. YORK.
vile.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11

We are glad that The Item and
others have shown their interest In
this matter. IL certainly Is import
-iat and there should be some prac-
teal plan worked out to solve this
problem. There Is nothing that will
enrich our county and State moro
than the diversihcation OF crops and
long step will have been taken to-
ward this end when we shall have
established market for other farm
produce than cotton alone.
President Baker Of the Chamber Of
Commerce has long been exceedingly
anxious that something be done to
meet this need and 80 stated in his
address before the Chamber of Com.
merce last spring. In order that
something definite be accomplished
ne appointed a committee on the
Enc ncouragement Of Home Supply.
This committee consists OF Abe
Ryttenbers. Chairman. and e. s
Booth. J. NJ. Brogdon. Geo. F. Ep-
psrson. w. A. Thompson and w. A.
Bowman. This committee will meet
st the Chamber Of Commerce on
"wednesday OF this week at s d. m.
Every member should attend and
any others who may be interested,
are invited whether living In the city
err outside.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
Grading Force at Work.

The grading force of the railway
to be built by the S. G. w. II. r.. Co.
from Hartsville to Sumter began
work at a point about 2 miles from
Hartsvlle Tuesday morning. Mr.. w.
M. Schiltz. well known here and who
built the line from McBee to Harts-
Vile has secured the contract. 1t is
expected That trains will be running
over tho new road by June I. next.
-IIartsville Messenger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11

Estimates for England and Italy
refer to demands for American cot
ton only.
Including the normal demands Of
Greece. Portugal. Sweden, Denmark.
Norway, British India and all other
countries. this amount would be in
creased by almost 100000 bales.
England and Italy REQUIRE about
100000 bales more .han estimated
above for their total consumption.
With these additions the amount
would be approximately 15,26S,112
bales. If the American consumption
were tNe same as that in 1910, the
total d ,unt Of cotton needed during
this cotton year would be about 90
100000 bales. compared with 1891
600 bales consumed by mills through
out the world in 1910.
1t is pointed out, however, that the
state departments estimate Of tho
needs Of China (2,30O,OO0 bales)
probably includes a large quantity of
cotton consumed by hand 10 oms and
which is not taken into account in the
census bureaus reports Of the worlds
mill consumption, which shows a.
consumption for China Of only 315,-
600 bales.
The consul general at Shanghai re-
ports that there is a temporary de-
mand for American cotton due to the
fact that many domestic producers
are holding back their product and
about $4,000 bales have been pur-
chased from the United States. He
thinks the present disturbance in
China and the consequent money
stress may curtail the consumption.
1t the present unrest in China con-
tinues, the American consul general
at London says, Lancashires chief
market for cotton piece goods will be
seriously affected
An element Of uncertainty exists in
Italy the consul general at Genoa
reports, owing to the war with Tur-
Key as that country is a large import
er of italian cotton textiles, and pro-
longation of the war naturally would
result in closing that market TO Ital.
ian mills. 1t is believed, however.
he adds. that the large American cot
ton crop this year will materially re-
duce the price Of the raw material
and bring about an increased home
demand In Italy which will be suffi-
cient to offset the loss Of the trade
with Turkey.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
In Prohibition Marlboro.

Somebody broke into the express
office at the Coast Line depot FRI
day night and stole nine gallons Of
liquor 1t was found where they
opened some Of 1t in nearby cotton
field. Supt. Crosswell was here yes
terday investigating, and the ex-
pess company will probably offer a
reward for the thieves.-Pee Dee
Advocate. Bennettsville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
IN THE POLICE COURT.
Police Make Raid on Gamblers Sun.
day Night.

The police made q raid on the
gamblers plying their trade on East
Mary street Sunday night and caught
q number Of them. who answered for
their offense Monday morning in the
Police Court. The cases were post
poned until Monday afternoon.
The persons arrested for gambling
were: Booxer Dozier. Isaac Jack
son. James Wilson. Tom Wilson, Mar
Gus Bossard. James Ross. Willie Bos-
sard. Added to these offensss Marcus
Bossard was charged with resisting
arrest. az was James Wilson. and
Isaac jackson was charged with car
rying concealed weapons. Willie
Bossard was not present when his
case was called and he forfeited bond
Of $40. 4.
Other cases in the Recorders court
Monday were:
]. A. Schwerin. ST., disorderly con-
duct. discharged.
jeremiah White. violation Of hack
ordinance and cursing. $500 on the
nrst charge and SIS on the second
charge.
Paul Jackson, vagrancy. SIS or 90
daya
Bunyan Green. petit larceny and
resisting arrest. SO or 20 days on
each charge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
TO Increase Capital Stock.

Following a petition granted re-
Gently to amend its charter, by chang
ing it's name from the Sumter Loan
and Trust company, Sumter, to the
sumter trust company, a petition was
granted by the secretary Of State
Saturday from that institution t. al
low an increase Of capital stock from
$4,000 to $50, Record
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
Not Believed i'm Shanghai.

Shanghai, Nov. GA Chinese re-
port that Peking has fallen and the
Emperor has fed has caused a wide
sensation, but a private telegram from
Peking, timed 2 o'clock this after
noon, makes no mention Of such an
occurrence. 1t is thought here the
report is intended to assist the rebels
cause locally.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
In the Police Court.

The following cases were tried In
the Police Court Tuesday:
lsadore Lewis, non-payment of
street taxes. $500 added t. the
amount OF the taxes, $3.50.
Joe Sprott and John Trescott,
fighting. $40 and discharged respect
lively.
jeff Robinson, public drunkenness.
$40 or 20 days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11
DookEl rs ASSAULT CASE.
ULRxCH ACQUITTED AFTER TRIAL
IN NEW YORK COURT.
Defendant and LAndlsdy Swear
Troablc CAuscd By Alleged Un.
semly Conduct ON Part Of Head of
Tuskegeo Institute, who Denies
Committing Acts Attributed to Him
and Refuses to Comment ON Out
come-Ulrich Charged with De-
serting wife.

New York. Nov. s.-Booker T.
Washington. the negro educator.
failed to obtain satisfaction at law
today for the beating he received at
the hands Of Henry A. Ulrich. . white
man. Sunday evening. March 10.
last Ulrich was acquitted. In the
Court OF Special Sessions this after
noon. Of the charge Of assault. which
Washington had preferred against
him. q
After the Tight. which started In
the vsstibule Of an apartment house
where Ulrich lived. at No. IL 1-s East
ssrd street. Washington was laid up
at the hospital for several days with
his right ear torn. his scalp cut and
his fAss badly bruised.
Provocations which the defence at
tempted to show today were based
anainiy upon the testimony OF Ulrich.
Who declared he found Washington
Dsspins into the ksyhols Of his apart
nsnt and also the one opposite. and
that Warrington struck the first blow;
also on the story Of Mrs. Laura Alva-
rss. with whom Ulrich boarded. who
swors that when she passed Wash
lngton no aid to her: Hello. sweet
heart" ~
WaSninston's testim ony on the stand
today was the same explanation he
offered at the time Of the alteration.
He swors that ne was not peeping
into. any keyhole: that ne was only
searching the tenants' directory In an
s6Dort to ind family. with which ne
undsrstood . friend was stopping.
and denied positively that he had
eqoken to Mrs. Aivarez or any other
woman.
The acQuittai Of Ulrich was not
unanimouA Justice O'Keefe dia,entins
from the opinion Of Justices Mess and
zslier.
After Ulrich left the Court ne was
arrested again. charged with being a
fugutivs from New Jersey. where an
indictment has been found charging
Aim with deserting his wife. who lives
In Orange.
DR.. Washington. when asked II ne
had any comment to make on the
outcome Of his case. replied: "No.
not a word"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-11-11

In future the Branchville JournoI
is excused from apalogizing for being
late. Its readers all remember that
fDr many years it had an editress
and probably got the habit.-News
and Courier.