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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-31

cago. head of the mechanical depart
ment of the Santa Fe railroad. lost
his life in sensational race with
death early this morning. The rail-
road man was being rushed here at
the rate of seventy miles an hour
the physicians held out the hope that
lower altitude would save mis- life.
Buck expired a short time after the
special train left San Bernardino. a
morning.
At the time the well known railroad
man died he was attended by his sis
ter and by DR.. J. w. Colbert Of the
Santa Fe hospital at Albuquerque. The
train was travelling at a rate OF speed
greater than mile a minute. Traffic
between this city and San Bernardino
was entirely suspended for several
hours to give the train every oppor-
tunity in its race for the mans life.
When Buck was pronounced dead the
special was brought to a standstill and
within fifteen minutes the news was
flashed over the entire railroad sys-
The race for the lower altitude
started from Albuquerque, n. NJ. Buck.
in the discharge of his duties had
been sent there. He contracted pneu-
monia there and was taken to the
Santa Fe hospital. His condition
steadily grew worse and the physicians
determined that the only hope to save
mediately to lower altitude.
General officials OF the Atchison.
Topeka & Santa Fe were shocked to-
day to hear of the unexpected death OF
w. F. Buck, superintendent OF motive
power, in San Bernardino, Cal Mr..
Buck died from severe attack Of ton
silitis following a strenuous week OF
snow fighting in Western Kansas the
first part of January. He was accom-
panied by physicians and was on his
way to a hospital in Los Angeles when
his death occurred.
For the last week Mr.. Buck has
been in hospital in Albuquerque. n.
NJ He was taken there after "A severe
cold which he caught in trying to keep
open the lines of the Santa Fe in kan
sas during the blizzard the first of the
month.
Tuesday morning physicians decided
that he should go to Los Angeles TO a
hospital in that city. From reports re-
ceived in Topeka this morning. the
superintendent OF motive power only
was able to get as far as san Bernar-
dino.
Mr.. Buck was very well known in
Topeka. Topeka is the headquarters of
the. m mechanical department Of the San
Ia Fe. Mr.. Buck as superintendent OF
motive power was located in Chicago.
With the main shops Of the road here
and the Office Of the assistant superin-
tendent Of motive power located IN this
city Mr.. Buck was frequently here on
business. Sometimes he would park
his private car in the Topeka yards
for a week at a time
stood High in Railroad Circles.
W. F. Buck was one OF the well
known mechanical men of the country.
H not only organized most compe-
tent mechanical department on the
Santa Fe and gathered experts from all
over the country under his supervision.
but he was an inventor and a man
who was not content with his office
work-he had to get out on the road.
in the shops and among the operating
men.
His inventions have been used all
over the world. His superheater on
locomotives was one OF the most val
liable mecha nical appliances ever
known. Scores Of locomotive and car
1conttn,,na IN rn.. H..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-31
oldest Woman Found.

Paris, Jan. 31-The academy an
nounces that Camille Julian, professor
of the college of France has unearthed
in Dierdogne the earliest known repre-
sentatior Of the human form, discov-
cry described as the most important in
the past fifty years. The work is the
bas relief of a woman, Is inches high,
evidently a portrayal of a woman in
the early stone age. It is supposed to
be at least 10000 years old. It is far
from beautiful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-31
HIS WORK FOR TOPEKA.
Did His share to Keep the City on
the Map.

Major T. J. Anderson has been an
important factor in the public affairs
of Topeka. He served as secretary of
the Commercial club from 1898 to
March, 1908. and on March 8, 1908,
in speaking of his resignation and his
work for the city he said: Il have
worked in the interests of the city ever
since located here at the close of the
war and shall continue to do so in the
future whether I am secretary of the
Commercial club or not. When I was
elected secretary of the Commercial
club in 1898 it had 81 members and
enrolment at this time is 265,
growth of which I am mighty proud"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-31

Atteboro, Mass, Jan. 31.-Starting
from the explosion of an autom mobile a
early today with loss of 5000, 600
The business section of the town was
for some time threatened with des-
truction. The third and fourth floors
of the block contained apartments but
all the occupants succeeded in making
safe exits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-31

Council No. l.
He was elected grand recorder of the
grand commandery in 1899 and served
in this office so well and faithfully that
he became known not only to the
mem bers of Kansas but to the knights
Templar of the world. He was char
ter member of Topeka commandery
No. s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-31
Death Came Suddenly, Prob
ably Due to Heart Failure.
HIS LIFE IS AN EVENTFUL ONE
He Came to Kansas in Eighteen
Hundred Fifty-Seven.
Served as Mayor, Postmaster
and in Legislature.

Major T. J. Anderson, one of the
best known men in the state, was
found dead in the bath room at his
home at 215 Clay street, by his son.
Major Anderson about 1880 o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-31
W. F. BUCK Is DEAD
Santa Fe Superintendent Of
Motive Power Dies.
End Came While He Was En-
Route to Los Angeles.
WAS ON WAY TO A HOSPITAL
Contracted Cold While Battling
With Snow Drifts.
Death Directly Due to Attack
of TOnsilitis.
WAS ON WAY TO A HOSPITAL

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. Sin a
special train which exceeded the speed
of death Valley Special. which was
operated several years ago for Walter
Scott, the miner, w. f. Buck Of Chi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-31

Chicago. Jan. 31.-Forecast for
Kansas: Generally fair tonight and
Thursday; colder Thursday and in
north and west portion tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-31

seems like four years, but every voter
who has been put on the 'qui vive' will
have his interest aroused and will know
CONTINUED on Page TwoA
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plish things that are to their advant-
age. They read, and are at the same
time domestic
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Newark post., 1912-10-30
Pleasant Hill

Mrs. G. r. +. Lewis and son Lee,
of Newark, We're entertained ON
Sunday at the home Of the former s
brother, Mr.. Thomas Moore and
family.
Mrs. lamar Mccormick Of near
Newark is spending sometime as
the guest Of Mrs. Sarah Worrall.
Mrs. and Mrs. Alfred Walker
and nephew, Robert Walker, of Lit
tie Baltimore, and Mr. and Mrs. F..
V. Whiteman, autoed to Jenkins
town, Pa, on Sunday where they
visited the latter's daughter, Miss
Helen Whiteman who is attending
boarding school at that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cloud and
daughter Louise, were Sunday Wis
itors at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Eastburn Of Red Mills.
Mr.. Benjamin 'Whiteman and
family Of Washington, d. c., have
been visiting relative in this vicin,
ity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Whitemar
entertained on Sunday Mr.. ant
Mrs. Saml. Pierson Of Thompson
Station, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Boyd o
Yorklyn, spent the weekend will
Mr.. and Mrs. G. ID. Lamborn.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Dempse,
were entertained on Sunday at tn
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James KeO
lig of Elkton, Md.
Newark post., 1912-10-30
"Tonl Brown" Dead

A recent despatch from England
reports the death, at a rural vicar
age in Bedfordshire, Of Il vener-
able clergyman, the Rev. Augustus
Orlebar. who is described as the
Tom Brown of the famous fight
with Slogger Williams III Hughe 5
"Tom Brown at Rugby publish
ed by Harper and Brothers in a
new and standard edition with IL
lustrations by Louis .Rhead. An
other point of likeness is in the fact
that Mr.. Orlebar was captain OF
the Rugby eleven in the match
which was played with Marleybone
Just before the news arrived of DR..
Arnold's death. 1t is said the or
iginal of Slogger Williams, who is
chancellor Of st. Asaph Cathedral
in Wales, still survives. 1t will be
remembered, however, the tradition
has made Thomas Hughes himself
the original Tom Brown to a very
large extent, just as the character
of Arthur is usually supposed tt
have been drawn from that OF the
late Dean Stanley as a school boy
Newark post., 1912-10-30
Chriistiana Items

The supper. held by the ladies of
the Presbyterian Church last We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings was
a success. 1925 was cleared.
Rev. A. Van Oeveren and Elder
Thos. Appleby, Jr., are attending
the Synod at Washington, ID. g.,
this week as the representatives OF
the Presbyterian church.
The lecture GLOW to get wife
and keep her" by the Rev. Geo. W.
Bounds Of Frederica, Del, has been
indefinitely postponed. Mr.. Bounds
was unable to be present as he has
to celebrate a marriage in his own
charge on the evening on which the
lecture was to have been given.
The Aid Society of the Presby-
terian church met at the home OF
Mrs. Geo. l.. Appleby on Monday
night.
Miss Florence NJ. Appleby is Wis
iting relatives in Chester.
Mrs. Ella b. Currinder, of Phlla
delphia, and Miss Elizabeth Smltl
of Alabama, were Sunday visitors
Mr.. David and Miss Mary Apple
by of Chester, Pa, visited Mrs
Richard Appleby and family.
Newark post., 1912-10-30
Constitutional Amendment.
An Act proposing an Amendment to Sec
ton 10 of Article ii of the Constitution
of the State of Delaware, in relation to
the Journals of the Legislature.

Be il enacted by the Senate and House OF Rep
resentatives of the State of Delaware i'll General
Assembly met, uwo-thirds of all the members
elected to each House agreeing thereto:
Section /. That Section 10 OF Article ii OF the
Constitution of the State of Delaware be amended
by striking ont all OF said section 10 OF Article H.
and inserting in lieu thereof the following
Section TO- Each House shall keep journal
of its proceedings and publish the same inmedi-
ately after every session except such part as may
require secrecy. The names oi the members vot
ing for and against any bill or joint resolution,
exCept in relation to adjournment, shall on the
final vote be entered on the journal; and the yeas
and nays of the members on any questions shall,
AT the desire of any member be entered the
Journal No bill or joint resolution, except i'll
relation to adjournment, shall pass either House
unless the final vote shall have been taken bv
yeas and nays, nor without the concurrence oil a
majority of all the members elected to each
d. w. CAMPBELL,
Speaker OF the House
JNO. NJ. MENDlNHALL,
President of the Senate
Approved this the thirteenth day OF April A. d.
l9il. ..
!, Charles $. Richards, Secretary OF state of the
State Of Delaware. do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is a true and correct copy of Subst-
tute for House Bill No. l99 entitled a Act pre-
posirp an Amendment to Section 10 OF Article III
of the Constitution of the State OF Delaware, in
relation to the Journals OF the Legislature, as tine
same appears the enrolled Bill filed il the Office
of the Secretary of State, and approved by the
Governor, April thirteenth, a. ID. 1911. which said
Bill proposing such Amendment TO the Constitu-
ton of this State is published i'll accordance with
the requirement of the Constitution o! the State
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF have
hereunto set my hand and Official seal,
[IS.l at Dover, this twenty third day of July,
III the year of our Lord one Thousand
nine hundred and twelve.
CHARLES S. RICHARDS,
Secretary Of State.
Newark post., 1912-10-30
PERSONALS

Miss Elsie b. CoOch of PhiIadeI-
phia is spending week with her
relatives here.
Mrs. Helen Shapleigh of st.
Louis, who was confined to her bed
at the home Of her sister, Miss Fan
ME Shapleigh at the West End, for
ten days, had recovered sufficiently
by last Saturday to be taken to her
western home.
Edward Zimmerman, Philadel-
phia singer and teacher OF note,
who was born and educated in New
ark, was a recent visitor here.
Alexander f. Williamson, long
resident here, paid a flying visit
to Newark last week.-Mrs. first in
seven years. He found many
changes in the old town he used to
know so we'll Mr.. Williamson is
now a successful insurance man in
Philadelphia and one of the Rev.
DR.. Floyd Tompkin s right hand
workers in Holy Trinity church, l9
and Walnut streets, Philadelphia.
Mrs. Williamson, who was Miss
Elizabeth Blaidy before her mar
riage and also IA resident Of New
ark. accompanied him.
Mrs. Clarence II. Hayes of Lam
caster, Pa, was the recent guest OF
Mrs. William Hayes, Delaware
avenue.
Miss Eleanor PilIing, Of West,
town School is spending the week
at her home in Newark.
Superintendent A. r. Spaid was
a Newark visitor on Monaday.
Mrs. f. S. Avis of Wilmington
visited Newark friends on Monday
Miss Anna Storey Of New Yorl
& City, was the recent guest of Mrs
Rebecca Wilson and family.
\ Mr.. John Perry and family o
q Philadelphia, and Mrs. Benjamin
b Bacon of Wilmington, were Sunda.
n guests of Mr.. Alexander Perry.
u Mrs. Mcnamara of Louisville
q Kentucky, has been the guest OF h
"a s. Gallaher and family.
II Mrs. Sarah Wilson who was i
& for some time at the home OF he
& son. William r. Wilson in Whining
4 ton, has recently recovered and re
Il turned to her home at Wilson sts
q ton.
n Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Bell, @
& Philadelphia, spent the week-en
Y with Mr.. Robert Montgomery an
family.
Mrs. Rita Wood of Philadelphi;
8 was recent guest Of Miss Sad
q Wood.
Mrs. Annie Smith of Baltimor
is visiting Miss Mary Ieague.
n Miss Helen Hill of Philadelphi
u spent Sunday with her sister, Mr.
M Homer Nansant.
n Mrs. Ruth Fisher has returne
"a to her home after a visit with rel
81 tiyes in Springfield, Ill.
Newark post., 1912-10-30
why Cultivate Mountain or Swampy Land when
you can get Good Land with Improvements,
Elegant Water and Near the Eastern
Markets, in Southern Chester
County?"
6 II DICE F AR NJ S

One of the most desirable farms in
SOltEern Chester county, in Upper Ok
ford township, two miles north of Elk
view and Lincoln, containing "a acres, in
high state of cultivation. l4-room house,
rooted with Peach Bottom slate, heated
with steam, hot and cold water, good
so@t water supplied by windmill, cement
cellars, house built with unusual care, no
contract work, newly painted this Spring.
B; IN 70x65 feet, outside shed 3Ox56 feet,
wagon house 1Sx24 feet, chicken house
22x24 feet, and stablng for % head of
stock. Ice house, also smithshop, wood
house, two story, rooted with slate; all
other necessary outbuildings. Also apples,
peaches, pears and all small fruits. This
home must be seen to be appreciated.
Telephone and rural mail. Price 200;
81 600 first mortgage, per cent.
l43la acres in West Marlborough, IL
miles to Clonmell, 20 acres good pasture,
90 or more acres timber. Apples and
other fruits, 10 room stone and brick
house. Barn for % head stock, both wat
cred by ram. Very good 6 room tenant
ouse, good wagon house attached to barn,
gooa cement floor hog house and other
needed buildings. A desirable farm,
Price, $4,000; $4,000 first mortgage.
1874 acres in Franklin township, "a mile
from Landenberg; 25 acres timber, 5 acre
meadow. First-class 12-room stone man.
sion; barn, S0xG0; granary, 40x60. Every
thing on the place to ones desire. Up
to-da:c farming in all its branches. One
of Chester county's finest farms. Price
500 900; mortage, $4,000, > per cent.
House, lot and one acre land in Chat
ham; also good business proposition on'
mile from same village for butcher
one frame and one brick house, beside
stable adm slaughter house. Sold cheap
Price $500; mortgage $500, per cent
This should be good place for chick
ems and mushrooms.
One of the prettiest central farms o
the smaller sort in the county. 81 acre
on stone road, near New London; 5 acre
timber, Groom brick and frame house
barn 4Ox50. and cabinetmaker shol
The place for happy home for the pu
chaser. Price $3.50; $500 mortgag
per cent.
Newark post., 1912-10-30
Milford X Roads

Miss Edith Dullng, from near
Wech Tract School, visited Miss
Matte Guthrie, of the X roads,
.last week.
Mr.. Henry Whiteman and daugh-
ter. Mrs. Maskle johnson, spent
Sunday with Mrs. Louisa Fergu-
son, near Landenburg.
Miss Eta Reeves, of Whining
ton, spent the weekend at the home
of her cousin, Mrs. f. B. Mote.
Mr.. Merritt Newcomb Of Will
mington spent Sunday with his
aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Jaquette.
Newark post., 1912-10-30
FOR SALE
SPECIAL

IS Acre Farm, New Buildings, at New
ark Depot, p. B. & w. X. R., Small
Fruits-A Desirable lone. Easy terms.
Newark post., 1912-10-30

Mr.. b. F. and Mr.. O. G.. Singles
We're the guests Of J. G.. Singles this
week.
Mr.. VIM. Barrett Of Wilmington
visited his brother, G. f. Barrett
one day this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Prouse,
and daughter Of Phila., Pa, have
returned home after visiting Mrs.
Prouse's parents.
Newark post., 1912-10-30

Mrs. Sue A. Whiteman and Mrs.
James Little were the Saturday
guests of Mrs. f. II. Buckingham.
Mr.. Lewis Baldwin of Embrees-
vile, Pa, spent the weekend with
his brother, William Baldwin.
Mr.. Max Podolsky and daugh-
ter Rebecca of Wilmington, spent
Sunday at the home of A. 5. Wal
ton and family.
Mr.. H. j. Davis and family were
entertained recently at the home OF
J. Thompson Eastburn and family
of near New Castle.
! Mr.. and Mrs. +. Ii. Buckingham
entertained on Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs. William Little and daughter
Lora, Of Fairview.
Mr.. and Mrs. Y. e. Dempsey OF
Mendenhall Mills were entertained
one day recently at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Il. Dempsey
Newark post., 1912-10-30
FOR SALE AND RENT

DWELLINGS FOR SALE
p 12-Rooms, and Other Buildings, 90 it.
Front on Main Street, Price S., 500
LOTS FOR SALE
Both sides Depot Road. Terms, to
suit purchaser.
FOR RENT
Newark post., 1912-10-30
Constitutional Amendment.
An Act to Amend Section 10, Article 2,
of the Constitution of the State of Del


BE it enacted by the Senate and House Of Rep
reSeutativcS of the State OF Delaware in General
Assembly met; twO-thirds Of all the members OF
each House ConCurring therein:
Section /. That Section 10, Article , OF the Con-
stitution of the State Of Delaware, he amended by
adding TO the end thereof the following words
NAV bv a vote of twoIhirds of all the members
elected to each House pass laws relating 10 the
lavng ont, opening, alteration or maintenance of
any road or highway which forms a continuous
road or highway extending through at least a
portion of the three counties OF the State
JNO. NJ. MENDINHAILr
President Of the Senate.
u. W. CAMPBliIIo
Speaker of the House.
Approved this twcnt y-eighth day of March AID.
1911.
SIMEON $. PI:NNIWiIL
Governor.
l. Charles s. Richards Secretary of State OF the
State of Delaware do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is true and correct copy OF Senate
| Bill No. l47 entitled An Act TO amend Section
| 49, Article 2 of the Constitution OF the State of
/ Delaware" as the same appears on the enrolled
Bill filed in the Office OF the Secretary ol State,
and approved by the Governor, March twenty
eighth A. u. 1911. which said Bill proposing such
| Amendment to the Constitution Of this State is
published in accordance with the requirements Of
the Constitution OF the State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, | have
hereuuto sci my hand and official seal,
| [I.Sl at Dover, this twcnty-third day OF
IulT, in the year OF our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and twelve.
CHARLES $. RICHARDS,
secretary oI State
Newark post., 1912-10-30

A snap of 80 acres, 4 miles from Kcl-
ton and ) from West Grove. A farm
to enjoy life on. 16-room stone and brick
house for two families, slate roof; barn
4Ox5C. All other necessary buildings, in
Guiding windmill. Price, 81, 800; mort
gage, $1,000, 5 per cent.
Newark post., 1912-10-30

4OXoC. All other necessary buildings, In
cluding windmill. Price, 7,500 mort
gage, $4,000, per cent.
2O3 acres, within mile and a quarter
of West grove; a fine 16-room brick
homestead and brick barn. Everything
one can desire. Price, 0l4,000, with a
mortgage of $4,000 at 5 per cent.
acres, house and lot, in London Grove
township, one mile west of Chatham; well
set in small fruit; stable for animals.
Five room stone house, small home for
small family in fine neighborhood. Price,
81 200; $500 first mortgage, per cent.
A acres, mile from Elkview, on Balti-
more Central Division, P. r. R. Well set
with fruit trees. 11-room brick house.
Barn, 55xG0 feet, for 20 to 25 head of
stock; good well and spring. Fine old
homestead, commanding a view of Big
Elk Valley. Price, $4,000; $4,000, first
mortgage.
40 acres in London Grove township, l u
miles south of West Grove. acres fine
meadow, good apple orchard, 10 room
frame house, barn 40x50 feet for Is head
of stock. One of the very desirable farms
near railroad and trolley. Price, $4,000
first mortgage, $4,000.
107 acres in Franklin township, miles
south of West Grove; Is acres meadow
and 10 acres timber. Variety fruit trees
Two houses, 10room stone on beautiful
elevation, and good Sroom frame one
, Pump in kitchen. Barn 40X60, and stray
house, 32x50; barn for 40 head of stoc
A very healthy location. Soil the best
. Price, $500; $4,000 first mortgage a
. per cent.
80 acres near Singerly, Md. fin
family homestead for fifty years. We
f never rented. 3 acres meadow, all til
s able land six fields accessible to sprin
S of water. Apple, pear, cherry and ,plu
!; trees in bearing condition. 7-room fran
}. house. Barn 40x44 (for l6 head), a
= necessary outbuildings for well appoin
?, ed farm home. Price, $4,000. Lea
. mortgage of $500.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-10-17

his tongue He felt that she would
understand and sympathize, but he was
not so sure Of the others.
Perhaps she suspected what was 60
ing on in that troubled brain, for she
laid her hand gently upon his arm and
said: Never mind, then. When you
are stronger you may go. am sure
you are good boy"
He thanked her with look Of mute
gratitude.
Tie girl with the red cloak came trip
ping back with tray She placed it
on his knees, then she whisked away
the napkin which covered it. All he
knew was that he smiled up into her
eyes through his tears, aud that the
trils. As she Strengthened up the neg
lected cloak slipped from her Shout
ders. She caught it on her arm. but
did not attempt to replace it. He low
cred his eyes. singularly abashed. A
trim. clean figure in red tights stood
before him. absolutely without fear or
shame or in the least conscious Of her
attire
She was just rounding into young
womanhood. turning fifteen. in truth.
1.-the and graceful, with the sinuous
development of a perfectly healthy
yeung girl who has gone through the
expanding process without nausing at
Tie awkward stage. due no doubt to
her life and training.
TIE mother arose at once. She re-