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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
HIS WHOLE FAMILY SIGNED.
Harry Gardner Not to Get Homesicl
This Year.

Pittsburg, Feb. 5.-For the first
time in the history of the diamond a
baseball club has insisted on signing
an entire family. The contract of
Pitcher Harry Gardner, which has
just been received, was not passed
over to the coast blacksmith" for his
signature this season until he agreed
that in case he signed 1t he would
bring to Pittsburg with him his wife
and their baby.
President Dreyfuss of the Pirates
insisted on this for the reason that
last season the young fellow suffered
so from inconsistencies that he failed
to show ali the sap the club man
ager believed is in him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
PUEBLO WOULDN'T BUY
''Tfp" Says He VIII Back IsbeII in
Coming Suit.

Chicago, Feb. 5.-Norris O'Neill,
president Of the Western league. says
he Is not worrying regarding the suit
brought against Frank Isbell because
of the transfer of the Pueblo club to
Wichita, Kansas.
Despite the assertion of the
Pueblo people who have brought suit, .
said O'Neill, the records of the
league show that there is no room for
claim against Isbell.
THE transfer of the Pueblo club to
Wichita is perfectly clear. Last sea-
son, at the request of Pueblo business
men, Isbell withdrew from Wichita
and took his club to Pueblo. For this
he received a sum of money which
was spent in several ways, including
improvements on the ball park. The
money was nothing more than
guarantee for Isbell, who, naturally
enough, wanted some protection for
the transfer of the team. I see that
an attempt will be made to recover
this money, but can show if neces-
sary all the kilograms and letters ex-
changed in regard to this transaction.
'Isbell did offer the club to Pueblo,
despite statements to the contrary
He even went SO far as to name a
price for the franchise. but the
Pueblo people refused to take adj
that no action at Pueblo seemed like
Wichita. Wichita business men at
once took steps for the return of the
club, which was taken to Pueblo dur
ing the middle Of last season. Isben
acted in good faith and I shall back
him uD.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
CAMP LIKES NEW RULES.
Says Blocking of Ends Allows Some
Pretty PLAYS.


New Haven, Conn, Feb. 5.-Walter
Camp, athletic adviser of Yale, said
he thought the change in the rules
made by the football rules committee,
the one move that could be taken to
make the rules of the game perma-
nent. He said:
THE changes had to be marked in
order that the offensive team be
given a better chance. When the
game is taken up again the plays will
be more brilliant, the scoring will be
easier and there will be more running.
We have allowed the blocking Of the
ends going down under a kick. This
is an important step. It allows the
back field man taking the catch to
make some pretty plays.
The increase of the value of a
touchdown from five to six points is
another step in favor of the running
game. The elimination of the 2O-yard
zone is splendid move toward the
general simplification of the game
With the conditions the game will
bring out more running and is gener-
ally simplified.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
WELTMER GETS 1T.
Hiawatha Man Gets Anderson's Place
as Crop Reporter for Uncle Sam.

Washington, Feb. 5.-John Weltmer
of Hiawatha Kansas, IS to be ap-
pointed statistical agent for the United
States agricultural department at To-
peka to succeed the late Major T. J..
Anderson of Topeka.
Mr.. Weltmers appointment is made
on recommendation of Senator Curtis
and Representative Anthony. The Of
fcials of the department insist that
appointees to these positions shall
have had farming, as we'll as clerical
experience. Mr.. Weltmer has been q
farmer. a county official and cashier
of a bank. The various government
crop reporters Of the state of Kansas
report to and are under the direction
of the statistical agent of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
VIC SAFER RISKS DEATH.
Cub First Stacker Wrecks Auto Blu
Saves Girl.

Lansing, Mich, Feb. 5.-Victor
Safer, first sacker of the Chicago Cubs,
who is spending the winter at his
home in this City, came near cutting
short his baseball career when he
drove his automobile in front of a
speeding street car in an effort to
avoid running down a little girl, the
car striking Saier's machine, smashing
1t up somewhat. Vic was thrown
from his seat and was slightly shaken
up but was not otherwise injured.
Since he purchased the machine
after the 1911 season, Vic has been the
terror of the police in the capital city,
but has escaped without accident or
arrest until today. Had he not chosen
to run the risk of serious injury he
would doubtless have inflicted serious
injury upon little girl and the base
ball star is regarded somewhat as a
hero among the fans of Lansing now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05

the additional freight that should have
been charged on the car of lum ber."
Several months ago, Mr.. Bush, find
ing how much red tape and delay ex-
listed in the claim department. fnaugu-
rated a system after his own ideas. He
changed the arrangement from a de-
partm entail to a divisional plan, and
abolished the claim department as an
organization. making it a part of the
legal department, to expedite settle
ments. He also had it arranged that
all ordinary claims could be settled at
once by the local station agents or
division officials, without going to the
delay of referring matters to head
quarters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
- - - FOR
S.S.S. RHEuMATlsM

caused by acid in the blood which
of
joints the itatng acid with which it is filled Rheu-
s. does down the circulation and by neutral
efectua11y
of
being vegetable blood the
of
1advi sent to all ovvrte.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, Ca
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
wAsHBURN LOSES TO EAIPoRLA
Came Back Strong in Second Half Rut
Fail to Win.

After Coach Drivers proteges got their
second wind Saturday night they played
the College of Emporia youths or their
1eet. But meanwhile the Emporians had
The final result was score of 80 to IS
in favor of the visitors. Fumbling and
lack of team work caused the defeat
Granger and Shabinger played the star
game for the visitors and Smiley Nc
Neish and Bishop did the best work for
the Blue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
INCREASE IN GROSS EARNINGS.
Loss of IL Per Cent in Report for
First Two Weeks in January.

First Two Weeks in January.
Gross earnings of all United States
railroads reporting to date to Dun's
Review for the first two weeks or Jan
uary, aggregate $14.43S,941, a de-
crease as compared with the earnings
of the same roads for the correspond
ing period of last year of I'll per cent
This is a much more Indifferent
comparison than has been made for a
long time, and while to a very large
extent the loss may be ascribed to
unusually adverse weather conditions
which have prevailed in almost every
part of the country east of the Rocky
Mountains, conditions that were en-
tirely absent at this time a year ago,
the fact that the losses were shared in
by practically every road included in
the statement, both in the south and
elsewhere, indicates general Interrupt
ton to railroad business.
In the following table are given the
gross earnings of all United States
roads reporting to date for the first
two weeks of January and the loss as
compared with the earnings of the
same roads for the corresponding per-
iod a year ago; also for practically the
same roads in the two preceding
months, together with the percentages
of gain compared with the preceding
year:
Jan, two weeks. S1443 .e41 $1.1O4S7s IL
Dec, two weeks. 14.59s,010 ~757 69I 81
Nov. two weeks. 10. 1S4,o56 50. 306 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05

Telephone company's business, which
includes all the wires and phones in
the city and the toll lines west as far
as Wilson. The Ellsworth company
was owned by local men and was en-
tirely a home concern A majority
Of the stock has been taken over by
the purchasing company and in all
probability the remainder of the stock
will have been transferred by the mid
die of next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
WOMAN FATALLY BURNED.
Coal Oil ExpIodes When Mrs. sned-
den Starts Fire.

Hoxie. Kan, Feb. 5.-A frightful
accident occurred here when Mrs. J.
L. Snedden was starting a fire with
coal OIL A two gallon can exploded.
Her clothing caught fire and she was
nearly burned to death before help
came The doctors say she can not
recover.
Mrs. Snedden is the wife of ]. l..
Snedden, proprietor Of the City res
taurant.
The building and contents did not
take fire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
TROOPS READY TO GO SOUTH.
Fort Leavenvorth Omcers May Go to
Mexican Border

Leavenworth, Kan, Feb. 5.-Colonel
Daniel Cornman, acting commandment
of the army post of Fort Leaven-
worth, received orders today to hold
in readiness to go at a moments no
tice to the Mexican border the Seventh
infantry, of which he Is in command,
and the Second squadron of the Fiji
teenth cavalry, under command of
Captain William T. Littebrant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
GoTCH GOES TO CUBA.
Wrestler Leaves to Spend Some Time
in BalTny Isle.

Chicago, Feb. 5.-Frank Gotch,
champion wrestler, has made ar
engagements to go to Cuba for an in
definite period. Accompanied by his
wife, Gotch will depart for the south
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
slavers Get Lie Imprisonment.

Independenee. Kan, Feb. 5.-Will
killing Israel Shadley, a groceryman
of this place, on the night of Septem-
Der 10, were sentenced to life impris-
Onment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
Barker Begins His Term.

Jetmore Kan, Feb. 5.-H. B. Barker
recently appointed probate Judge of
Hodgenan county to succeed J. D. Bartc.
took his office TODAY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
BIRD OF A THIRD BAsESIAN.
Fred Chicken VIII Play Hot Corner
for Seattle

Minneapolis, Feb. 5."Fred Chicken,
one of the best known young athletes
Of Minneapolis, has signed q contract
to play third base for the Seattle base
ball club of the Northwestern league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-05
BELL BUYS INDEPENDENT LINE

Ellsworth Station and System Alb
sorbed by Old Concern.
Ellsworth, Kan, Feb. 5.@The Mis-
souri, and Kansas Telephone company
has purchased the Ellsworth County
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-20

1IllI CCSn ears "A .ooU I1lICCI
< Brooklyn Team at Ho
= Made Him Ba
1899 $3.50 1913 **
Written Exclusively for The Day
Book.
BY George R. Pulford.
Hot Springs, Ark, March 20
"Wee Willie" Keller, wonder
batsman of the old Baltimore,
Brooklyn and New York High
lander days, is now Prof. VIM.
Keller, D. B. doctor of batting),
whose permanent address is the
Brooklyn club.
Keller is the man who. invent
ed batting. Little over i've feet
in height, of slight physique, he
ranked with the Wagners, Della
hantys, Ryans, Ansons and La
joies as. a hitter. When batting
consisted of smuggling, Keeler per
fected bunting and place-hlttlng
and became the marvel of the
game.
Now he is teaching Brooklyn
players to bat. | have been
watching him transform ltncouth
Youngsters into major league
artists of swat here at Hot
Springs.
Keeler's instructions are by
word and act. He corrects the
batter's position, to give better
control of his muscles; he tells
him his faults; he shows by eX-
ample how to be more effective;
he puts the finishing touches on
the raw material.
Don't stand so far back IN the
3
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-20

49, ** *** *****
o BAT =
Little Willie Keller Teaches =
Springs, Tricks That
eball Wonder. u
= *****
farther up the handle. You're
not swinging a golf club, you
know" :
No, that's not the way. The
pitcher knew you intended to
bunt before he wound UP. The
player had betrayed his intention
by his attitude. Stand ready to
bunt or pole it."
TO batter who reached for
curve balls he said. Watch the
ball all the time. Make it come
OVER
Several players stood far from
the plate. Keeler took his posi-
ton as the plate and showed how
he could reach over, even when
choking the bat, as he always
does. He hunted, placed the bal!
over the infeld and finally hit a
long line drive between right
and center. The recruits were
amazed.
Stand close. Keep the pitcher
working. Don't strain yourself
or you wont get power into your
arms. Don't try to murder the
ball all the time. You can hit
with your forearms as we'll as
with your body, if you try"
Hes wonder, said Manager
Dahlen. "He has taught them
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-20
HOW TO BAT

Thirteen Years $50 Hitter Little Willie Keller Teaches
Brooklyn Team at Hot Springs Tricks That
Made Him Baseball Wonder. =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-16
MAUI LOAN FUND COMMISSION

Sealed Tenders will be received at
the office of the Maui Loan Fund Com
mission, Wailuku, Maui, T. H., until
10 O'Clock a. m, Saturday, September
IA, for constructing aa0ne-StorE Frame
Building to be used as schOolh0use
at Hama, Maui, T. H., to be built for
the Territory of Hawaii, according to
plans and specifications, and under the
supervision of the Maui Loan Fund
Commission. ss =. b. i ~ =
Plans, specifications and other in
formation may be had upon applica-
ton to the Maui Loan Fund Commits
sion or at the office of the Superin-
tendent of Public Works, at Honolulu,
T. H.
: The Maui Loan Fund Commission
reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. - 2
Tenders must be made on forms fur
nished by the Maui Loan Fund Com
mission, and must be accompanied by
certified check in amount equal to
81 of the tender.
w. F. POGUE,
Vice Chairman, Maui Loan Fund Com
mission. i5312-4w
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-16
AMERICAN gems
OUTPUT GROWS
Total Yield of Precious Stones
Last Year More Than
$500, 10000

WASHINGTON July 2S.-American
mines in 1911 yielded $2780 worth dia-
monds, $4,000 worth of emeralds, $215,-
,3l3 worth of sapphires and $44,751
worth of turquoises,a according to fig
ures jnst compiled by the United
States geological survey. The total
output Of precious stones In the Unit
ed States last year was valued at
$343, 692; the preductionsin 1910 was
valued at $295, 1880. The output in
cluded gems valued at $100 to 5000
per carat, and equal In quality to the
average run of the emeralds from
South America In three years one
locality in North Carolina has yield
ed gems worth $10,5o0.
Much interest has. lately been
aroused in the moss agates found in
Montana. The cut gems consist of
stones suitable Tor use in brooches,
stick pins, watch fobs, belt buckles
and other ornaments. The gems cut
mocha stone command good prices,
bringing anywhere from 81 to 5000 or
$500 apiece. Some of the smaller
stones suitable for stick pins, if the
messy or fernlike patterns are partic-
ularly delicate and beautiful, bring
SIS each. "a
Most of American diamonds come
from Arkansas and California. The
most important find of the year in
Arkansas was an s 1-8 carat white
diamond-the largest diamond so far
found in the State. Another white
diamond, of 44-64 carats, was also
found.
The largest emerald so far discov-
cred in North, Carolina measured
about inch by ga of an inch by 1-2
an inch. 1t was about half of crys-
tai split parallel with the length. This
piece has been cut into about 20
gems, the largest of which weighs
about 3 carats.
Considerable business in gems is
done among tourists along the coast of
California and Oregon, the beach peb-
bles having peculiar textures, odd
markings and pleasing colors. Some
of these stones have been described
in terms relative to characteristic fea-
lures, such as "enychthyol," flower
stone" wire agate" fish egg and
Japanese stone" One company in
Avalon, Cal, has been engaged in cut
ting these stones for several years.
The stone is obtained in all sizes,
from eobbles over six inches thick to
small pebbles. The tourists also COL
leet these pebbles to carry off as SOU
Henirs, either polished or in the
rough.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-16
INABLE1OS Sell
AUSTRALIA DAIRY
BUTTER in HAWAII.

Australia is unable to sell her but
ter in Hawaii or the United States but
is forced to export it to Canada, on
by the board of agriculture forbidding
the use of preservatiyes in the man
ufacture' of dairy products.
This statement was made to Secre-
tary Super of the Y. M. G. A. last
night by ]. G. Hardness, secretary of
the Wellington, New Zealand, Y. M.
c. A, and one of the largest dairymen
in New Zealand. Hardness, who has
been on a trip to Victoria, B. c., was
a passenger on the Mariana last night
and paid visit to the local Y. NJ. G. A.
The Australian dairyman is on his
way to Australia and is returning
from Canada, where he has been max
ing arrangements for the sale of his
dairy products for which he declares
he is unable to find market in the
United States or Hawaii. ~>.
This is due to the regulations
made by the United States agricultur-
al department ferbidding the use of
preservatives in the manufacture of
butter, said Hardness yesterday even
ing. = -..~. .-.-.
I'VE have had several shipments
sent back to us by the Honolulu food
inspectors and are forced to send our
products to Canada, where they find a
ready market. The use of preserva-
tives is an essential in manufacturing
butter Which IS to be shipped any dis
lance and does NO harm to the prod
uct. = -
Many of our dairymen have agreed
to ship no more butter to Hawaii or
the United States on account of these
regulations, and instead shall sell our
products in Canada, where there is a
big market for them
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-16
MAUI LOAN FUND COMMISSION

Sealed Tepders will be received at
the office Of the Maui Loan Fund
Commission, at Wailuku. Maui. r, H.,
until Saturday, September IA, at 10
O'Clock a. m, for constructing, and
furnishing all labor, tools, equipment
and material, except all pipe and fit
tings, necessary to construct, in &C
eordance with the plans and specifica-
tons, a reservoir at Keokea, Kula, Is
land of Maui, T. f., Of a capacity Of
approximately 50o,0o8 gallons.
Plans and specifications and other
information may be had upon applica-
ton to the Maui Loan Fund Commits
sion, or at the office of the Superin-
tendent of Public Works, at Honolulu,
T. H. -:
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids. -"<
Tenders must be made on forms fur
nished by the Maui Loan Fund Com
mission, and must be accompanied by
a certified check amounting to not
less than 81 Of the amount of the ten
der ss
WI. PoGUE,
Vice Chairman, Maui Loan Fund Com
mission. 6S12-4w
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-16
BY AUTHORITY.
SALE OF A GENERAL LEASE or
THE GRAZING LANDS OF MANA !
kULI, WAIANAE, OAHU.

At L. O'Clock noon. Saturday. Au-
gust -. 1919. at the front door to the
Capitol. Honolulu. there will be sold
at public auction, under Part V of the
Land Act of 1895. Sections 27S-2S5 in
elusive. Revised Laws of Hawaii, a
general lease of the grazing lands OF
Nanakuli, Waianae. Oahu. containing
an area of 1850 acres more or less
Upset rental. $3.50 per annum; pay
able semi annually in advance
Term OF lease, Is years, from Sep
TENDER l, 1912.
This lease will contain conditions re-
garding the termination OF the lease
after ten years, construction of fences.
development of water. the cutting of
algaroba trees on certain areas. and
certain other conditions.
The purchaser shall pay the cost Of
advertising.
Reservation regarding land required
for agricultural, homestead, reelama-
ton. settlement or public purposes viii
be embodied in this lease.
Persons desiring to object because
these lands should be homesteaded or
otherwise, are requested to present
such objection to the Board, Of Public
Lands, in person or in writing. on or
before Wednesday, August II. 1912.
For maps and further particulars.
apply at the office Of the Commissioner
of Public Lands.
JOSHUA D. TUCKER. =
Commissioner OF Public Lands.
Dated at Honolulu, July Is, 1919
52s2-July 10. IS; Aug 2, 8. 16, %
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-16
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
First Circuit, Territory of Hawaii
In the matter of the Estate of Ernest
Cummings, Minor. On reading and
filing the Petition of j. Alfred Ma
COON. guardian of said Ernest Cum
mlngs. minor, praying for an order
of sale of certain real estate belonging
to his ward, situate on the islands of
MOlOkat. Maui and Oahu, as per list
on file, and setting forth certain legal
reasons why such real estate should
be sold; 1t is hereby Ordered, that the
heirs and next, if kin of said minor
and all persons interested in the said
estate, appear before this Court on
Monday. the 26th day of August, A.
D. 1912. at 9 o'clock a. m, at the
courtroom of this Court, in the City
of Honolulu, then and there to show
cause why an order should not be
granted for the sale of such estate. BY
the Court: J. a. DOMINIS, Clerk.
Dated, Honolulu, August .. 1912.
53O4-Aug 2. 9, IS, %
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-16
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
w. C. WELDON ON SUNDAY

The funeral of the late Walter C.
Weldon will be held on Sunday. The
body will rest at the undertaking par
lor of M. E. Silva, Chaplain lane, from
$50 a. m. to 2 p. m, where it may
be viewed by friends.
The funeral services will be held at
the Christian Church, Alakea and
King streets, at 2:30 p. m. Follow
ing the close of the service the body
will be returned to the undertaking
parlor for later interment.
Resolutions were adopted yesterday
by committee of the Young Mems
Christian Association extending SYM
pathy for the widow and tribute to
the late Walter C. Weldon, who was
one of the founders of the Young
Mems Christian Association of Homo
lulu. The committee consisted of
Captain Isaiah Bray, w. G. Hall and
c. J. Day. Captain Bray, the chair
man, was the first general secretary
of the association.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-16
CORPORATION NOTICES.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Notice is hereby given that a new
Directory of subscribers of the Mu-
tual Telephone Company will shortly
be published.
All subscribers desiring any change
of name or address and all intending
subscribers are earnestly requested
to send written notice or call in per-
son at the office of the company, on
Adams lane, on or before Tuesday,
August 20, 1912, after which date pos
itively no changes will be made for
the new Directory.
MUTUAL TELEPHONE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
BY F. G. HUMMEL,
Manager.
Honolulu, T. H., August 7, 1912.
5309-Aug 8 to 20
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MAUI LOAN FUND COMMISSION.

Sealed Tenders will be received at
the office of the Maui Loan Fund
Commission, at Waikiki, Maui, T. H.,
until Saturday, September IA, at 10
o'clock a. m, for constructing a road,
laying macadamized pavement, and
furnishing all labor, tools and mate
rial for constructing approximately
10000 feet of roadway from Makapipi
Gulch to Waialuaiki, on the Maui Belt
Road System.
Plans, specifications, etc., and other
information may be had upon appli-
cation to the Maui Loan Fund Com
mission, or at the office of the Super
intendent of Public Works, at Homo
lulu, T. H.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
Tenders must be made on forms fur
nished by the Maui Loan Fund Com
mission, and must be accompanied by
a certified check amounting to not
less than 80 of the amount OF the
tender.
w. F. POGUE,
Vice Chairman, Maui Loan Fund Com
mission. 5312-4w