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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
INCREASE IN SURPLUS CARS.
Improved Weather Conditions Make
Reduction of Shortage.

The fortnightly bulletin of the
American Railway association shows
that for the period ended March p
there was a total surplus of 52,6S2
cars, which compares with total
surplus of 4602S cars two weeks pre-
viously, March IS, and a total surplus
of 1927 cars on March 20 1911.
This is an increase over the previous
period of 1854 cars, of which LII
are box and 2,696 are coal cars The
increase in box cars is principally in
groups 1 (New England lines) and 6
(Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota
and the Dakotas). The increase in
coal car surplus is general except in
groups 2 New York, New Jersey,
Delaware, Maryland and eastern Penn
syIvania) and 10 Oregon, Idaho, Cali
fornia. Arizona and Washington
The total shortage on March 81 was
33.974 cars, as against 42,985 cars on
March Is, 1912, and 1880 cars on
March %, 1911. In comparison with
the preceding period the present bull
Ietin shows a decrease of 9,011 cars, of
which SITE are box and $3.50 coal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
FIGHTS MILITIA ORGANIZATION.
Professor says Men Might Lose Their
Jobs.

Pfttsburg, kan, April 16.-Since the
militia company at Coffeyville, Kansas,
has been disbanded, some of the officers
of the Fort Scott company have been
soliciting among the young men attending
the State Manual Training school to join
the local company which is being organ
lied here. Some OF the instructors of the
school are fighting the plan and from in
dications 1t seems If a warm time will
occur before the matter is finally set
tied.
Prof. Monroe Bragg, professor of the in
Stitution gave out an interview to
the effect that he would fight the prop
osition to a finish. He is quoted as say
ing that:
Under recent law passed by congress,
the members of the state militia may be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
Heavy Damages Asked of Gas Co.

Fort Scott, Kan, April 16.-Charles
A. Katzung, of this city, has fled sui
against the local gas company for $25,-
500 damages. He was injured and his
store burned following the explosion
of natural gas. He alleges the pipes
had been used for carrying gas for 80
years and were known to be in poor
and weakened condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
Asks Damages IA Years After Ares

CoffeyVille, Kan, April 16.-Damages
to the amount of $4,000 is asked fol
false arrest and Imprisonment in a
suit fled here by Charles Gates agains.
T. w. HerrelSon. He charges that IA
years ago the defendant pretended to
be a deputy United States marshal
forced him to leave the state and sub
nit to trial in the Indian Territory.
He says he has waited until this time
to bring suit because all of Herrelsons
property has been kept in Mrs. Her
relson's name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
Ptomaine Poisoning Kills Woman.

Concordia, Kan, April ia few
hours after she had eaten a lunch con-
sisting of some potted meat and crack
ers Mrs. Harry Luton, of this city,
is dead. Ptomaine poisoning is the
verdict of the physician called to at
tend her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
Charges Wife With Stealing $4,000.

Atchison, Kan, April 16.-John E.
Sutlief has charged his wife with steal
ing $4,000 from him. She is under ar
rest, having been apprehended near
Olathe. She was released on bond.
She is said to have collected the money
due on a mortgage and kept it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
Ottawa Has Mad Dog Scare.

ottawa, Kan, April 16.-Five dogs,
suspected of having been bitten by !
canine afflicted with rabies have been
killed here. 1t Is not believed any
persons were bitten.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
KANSAS GOSSIP.
Church Gets Pine Organ.

Mcpherson, Kan, April 16.-The
Swedish Lutheran church here will let
the contract for the installation of
pipe organ to cost $1,000 soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
Wheat CI.op One-Fourth short.

Leavenworth, Kan, April 16.-At
least one-fourth of the wheat here will
not make a crop, according to grain
dealers and farmers. The ground is
being replanted to other crops
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
Build to Postofice This Summer.

Salina, Kan, April 16.-It is expect
ed the contract for the building of the
annex to the local federal building
will be let early in June, according
to advices just received here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
NOTION Nav Buy Ilight PIant.

Norton, Kan, April 16.-The owner
of the light company has offered to
sell to the city and a meeting has been
called to discuss the proposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
Man Held on Child's Charge.

Salina, Kan, April 16--Charles E.
Sherlock is held here on serious
charges made by a number of little
girls. He is nearly so years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
Gets $500 for SANDER.

Burlington, Kan, April 16.-Mrs. Net
tie Ramsay was given verdict for
$500 by the jury which heard her suit
for damages against Harry A. Part
ridge. She had brought suit for $4,000
charging SANDER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16

This infOrmatlOn was Drought OUT
in the recent Hearings ABOUT the
Panama canal before the committee
on interstate and foreign commerce
of fhe house of representatives. The
government is using for it's Panama
railroad 90 pou' steel rails, 1920
ties to the mile and 3,740 cubic yards
of rock ballast for the roadbed, which
are Santa Fee line standards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
suffragists to Meet in Leavenworth

Leavenworth, Kan, April 16.-The
First District Equal Suffrage associa-
ton will meet here Wednesday and
Thursday of this week. Mrs. Cora
Billiard is president of the association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
Asks 10000 for Wife,s Death

lola, Kan, April 16.-William Sprot.
whose wife was killed in a wreck on
the lola electric line, has brought suit
against the company for $4,000 dam
ages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16

Everybody reads the State Journal
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
EIGHT HOURS LEGAL DAY
FOR THOSE ON STATE WORK
Majority Ot state HNrd Decide Z"
Construc Law strictly, According
to Request Made to Them by Rep
rcscniatiycs oi state Labor Unions

SALEM. Feb. 10. Hereafter any
contractor entering into u deal witt,
the state will be required to agree be
fore the contract is awarded 10 not
work mechanics over eight hours n
day.
During Governor Vests recent
visit TO Portland he was waited upon
by representatives of the labor un'
ions and asked to see to Il that the
law ON the subject he strictly en-
forced
The law provides that mcchauico
employed by the state shall not b. re-
uulred to work owe rcirht hours, hui
unless construed strictly, 1t IL main
tanned this would not apply to men
employed by one who had contract
with the state,
Tho labor representatives have ask
I'd that the state board place u strict
construction op this law. and Cover.
nor West has expressed himself as
willing. Secretary ot state olcott
agrees with the governor, and the two
constitute majority,
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
4 BALO.nEADED WOMAN.
shorn of He, Crown oi essuty Loses
In Love and marriaqe.

In Love and Marriags.
Hair II certainly most urrrssury to
woman, Who could love uud marry u
oaid headed wJmany What charms
could one array to offset such disfg
urementl
| A womun's goal II usually love aud
marriage. Her crowning glory * her
1air. The loss OF her hair mars her
beauty, happiness, aud success Vet
there arc thousands or women who are
neglecting or lnlurlng their hair TO
such an extent that II IL only matter
Of time when II viii be utterly ruined
Many women destroy the beauty Of
their hair through thoughtlcsSncss or
ignorance Of certain facts They use
curling Irons over heated. or 10 excess.
which destroys the natural oil of the
hair. causing It 10 split, break. aud
'oinc out They do not shampoo their
hair often enough. or too often They
-" soaps or preparations which Cuu
tain ingredients positively harmful 10
ne scalp and hair
As u result ~ such treatment dan
drum IL created. the hair lUpScu,. loses
color. falls out. and badness com
mences. unless proper aud prompt pre-
cautions are taken In time Then
again. microbes and certain Olsen scs
bring about unhealthy scalp ana hair
conditions
Almost any woman may rid herself
Of dandrun and diseased scalp and
hair if she will but use the right rem
edy., We have that remedy. aud we
will positively guarantee that II will
either relieve dandruff aud badness or
II will not cost the user anything.
That's a pretty broad statement. but
We win back II and prove II with our
own money We will return your
money N you do not find that Rcxnll
'D3' Hair Tonic Is m entirely salts
factory remedy that will promote hair
growth and overcome scalp and hair
troubles; that II will grow hair even
on bald heads, unless all life In the
hair roots has been extlnguIShpd the
folliclcs closed, and the scalp II glazed
and shiny. II gets lts name from the
fact that II grew hair IN a3 ont Of 100
cases, where It received n ihor0urhiy
hard, impartial. and practical test
We want you TO try Rexall "03"
Hair Tonic at our risk You surely
cannot lose anything by doing so.
while you have everything to gain
You had better think this over. and
then come In and see us about this Of |
fer. You VIII be well repaid for your
visit to our store. Remember. you can |
get Rexal' Remedies In this community |
only at our stors-The Rexall Store
Star Drug Store.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10

l hereby announce myself a candidate
for the nomination for County
School Superintendent OF klamath
county on the Republican ticket.
subject TO the will Of tho voters AT
the primary election To be- held
April 10, 1912. FRED PETER.
SON.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
For Justice Of the Peace

hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor the Republican nomination for
Justice Of the Peace for Llnkyllle
precinct, subject TO the viii OF the
voters at tho primary election to be
held on April 10. 1912. W. H..
SHAW.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10

| hereby announce myself u candidate
for the nomination for Assessor ot
klamath county on the Democratic
ticket. subject To the will OF the
people at the primary election to
be held ON April 10, 1919. j. u,
LEE.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10

/ hereby announce mysolf as u cand'
date for N, nomination for Treas
urcr OF klamath County ON the
Democratic ticket. subject to the
viii ~ the people Mt primary clce'
tInn to hc held ON April -, 1919.
c. II. pAGGETT,
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
For State senator

hereby announce myself aB a can,
dldate for tho Office Of State Sen.
ator In the Seventeenth Senatorial
District, including Klamath, Crook
and Lake counties. on the Ropub.
ilcan ticket, subject to the will OF
the voters at tho primaries to be
held on 18Th day Of April, 1912.
w, LAIR THOMPSON.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
For State Representative

heTeDy announce myseif as a candi-
date for the Office OF State Repre-
sentative In the Twenty-Flrst Rep
resenlatlyo District. including Lake,
klamath, Crook and Grant coun-
lies' on the Republican ticket, sub
Jeet to the will of the voters at the
primary election to be held on April
10, 1912. WESLEY, O. SMITH
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
For sheriff

I hereby announce myself candidate
for the Republican nomination for
sheriff OF klamath county, subject
To the will OF the voters at the prl'
mary cl ,tlon to be held April 10.
1919. OSCAR l.. CARTER.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
NOTICE

Employees OF box factory at Ship
pington. please take notice: Factory
will start up on or about March is,.
Machine men please send In written
application to
CAL. FRUIT CANNERs' ASSN.
Get - klamath Falls. Ore,
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
For County Clerk

hereby announce myself a candidate
for the nomination for County
Clerk on the Republican ticket, sub.
ject to the will OF the voters ut the
primary election to be held April
10. 1912. c. II. DE LAP.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the nomination for sheriff
on tho Republican ticket. subject
to the will ct the voters at the prl.
mary election to be held on April
10. 1919. c. G. Low.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
For County Treasurer

hrrrby announce m>slci as 'Nn"''
date Tor the nomination for rrco1'
urcr Of klamath County on tho Re
publican ticket. subject to the VIII
of tho people at primary election
10 be held on Aprtl 10, 1919. JAY
MANNING.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10

hereby announce myself candidate
for the nomination for sheriff Of
on the Republican ticket, subject to
the viii OF the voters at the prl.
mary election to be held ON April
10. 1919. u. y. GRIGSBY.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10

I horchy announce myself a candldnt,
for the democratic nomination fol
sheriff of klamath county. subject
To the will of the voters at the prl
mary election to be hold April 10
1919. CHESTER AVERY.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10

Cheapest accident 'insurance-Dr
Thomas Eclectic OIL. Stops the pain
and heals the wound. All druggists
sell It.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10

soothes itching skin. Heals cuts
or burns without scar. Cures piles,
eczema. salt rheum. any itching.
Doan's Ointment. Your druggist
sells Il.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10

| hereby respectfully announce my
self candidate for the republican
nomination for Prosecuting At'of'
ncy Tor Klamath aud Lake eonn'
ties. subject to- the will OF the Vo''
ors At the primary election to Dc
hold ON the 10Th of April, l9i2,
II. V. KuyEENpALL.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS


For Olstrict Attorney tor N'NmNln
and Lake rountlcp oregon, on INC
Rcpubllcan ticket JOHN IRWIN
subject to the primary nomination"
To he held an April ~. l9ls'
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
CANADA DUTY ON LUMBER
NAY GO UP DECIDEDLY Y
Dominion's Lumbcrmcn in Tarir
Meeting Bcl,ind Closed Doors, b.
eide 90 Memorable Government tu
Make Rough Sawn stun Dutiablr.

OTTAWA. Ont, Feb. Changes
in the Canadian tarIn IN the direction
OF Increased restrictions upon imports
were advocated by the Canadian Lunt.
bcrmen's Association. which discussed
the tariff behind closed doors AZ q
meeting here.
II was decided to mcmorializc the
government to place all lumber other
than rough sawn on the duitablo list.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10

Are you Interested iu KLAMATH
COUNTY? II so. see the stephens.
Hunter Realty Co. They have some
good bargains.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10

I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the Republican nomination for
Coroner, subject TO the will OF the
voters at the primary election TO
he held on April 10. 1919. Il. II.
WILLIS.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
Home Builders =
Are Recognized

III In every community as men OF
iii integrity and stability. It's
III proof that they believe In them.
selves and the future OF their
town. And every home that Is
erected In community makes
II just that much better place In
which TO live and invest your
money. To most homebuilders
II means something to live for
"a real object In life-an ac-
QUESTION that once attained is
a Joy forever. That NOW Is A
GOOD TINE ND BUILD goes
without question - money 10
plentiful for legitimate invest
ment-labor Is within reach.
and our stock OF lumber was
never more complete.
Remember. He who hesi-
tates," otc.-better start today
come In and talk II over with
us-maybe our experience In
the building line will make IL
easy for you.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-10
For Coroner

| hereby announce myself n candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Coroner. subject To the viii Of tho
voters nt the primary election TO be-
held on April 10. 1912 EARL
WHITLOCK.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-12
MEDICAL SOCIETY
OF Morrow County TO Entertain WITH
Picnic On July II

For the past few years the Morrow
County Medical Association has held
an annual picnic at Rogers's lake. II
has proven to be most popular affair
and II is the intention this year to en-.
large the scope and general invita-.
tion Is extended to the public to at.
tend, The doctors always provide a
program of much interest, including
lectures, ball games. swimming con.
tests, etc. 1t Is the intention to make
this annual gathering, which will be
held on Wednesday, July II, more in.
terestlng than any in the past and
medical associations In adjoining coun.
ties are urged to co.operae In making
II success. II Is the expressed desire
that the picnic be gathering 10 which
everybody is most cordially Invited
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-12
a Young wife And Two
Pretty Children Deserted
By "The Debonsir Young
Contractor Of Columbus
Who Has A Winning Way
With The Fair Sex

The following from the Columbus
Dispatch gives some additional infor.
nation concerning the elopment OF
Harold r. Williams OF Columbus and
Mrs. Pearl Shrontz, wife of Dr.. W. E.
Shrontz of Martinsbnrg
Arrested in San Francisco Sunday
in company with Mrs. Pearl Shrontz,
wife of a Martinsburg Ohio, pnysi.
clan, was man who gave his name as
Robert Warrington, and whose de-
scription, his wife says, tallies with
that of Harold r. Williams, Colum.
bus decorator, who left her and two
children at the home of her parents
at $50 Franklin avenue, seven weeks
ago The woman's husband, Dr. w.
r. Shrontz, who, with his father, J..
o. Strontz, tracked the couple 70
California and secured their arrest,
has sister living In North Columbus
A young wife and two pretty little
children, a boy and a girl. both under
three years Of age. were left by VIII
lians a. the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. II. Sears, at $50 Franklin
avenue, where the young couple had
made their home. They were married
five years ago The wife, as well as
the police, who were on Williams
trail, are certain that the man arrest.
ed In San Francisco is her husband,
because Mrs. Robert Warrington
was the name under which Mrs.
ShrOntz registered at the Grand hotel
In Xenia, where Williams is said to
have entertained her and her mother
lavishly. according to the wife. con
tracing bill which he failed to pay
Mrs. Williams was In Xenla last week
and says she discovered this and
other facts OF leading interest.
Williams is an interior decorator by
trade and was formerly employed by
| Bryant Bros. In Columbus. Recently
he entered business for himself and
he went to Xenla TO work on the dec,
Grafton OF offices In the courthouse
and of new church under course OF
construction His contracts there
We're signed by the firm name OF the
Williams Decorating Co. Shortly at
ter the middle of June he left the
| town, leaving unpaid bills there and
In Bowersville amounting to over
$l25. Later Xenia druggists, Sayre 4.
Hemphille, filed charges OF obtaninr
money under false pretenses against
him, after they cashed check of his
for S.
Mrs. Williams states that she Is
not sure of her husbands age. as he
had given her various figures at vari.
GUS times, He is probably about O.
years old.
Williams is described by one writer
who has followed his recent evasive
career rs "a debonair young contrac,
tor" and he Is credited with having a
winning way with the fair sex
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-12

Columbus. o., July 9.--Ohio corn
shows an inclination to Join wheat on
the tobogsan, according to the state
crop bulletin issued by the state
roard Of agriculture. The condition
Of corn 10 put at n per cent Of full
average. The area is, however. q
little larger than that Of last year, or
3,197.SS4 acres. Much OF the corn was
planted late because Of continued
rains. and unless there 10 q late fall
II will be caught by frost before ma
turity.
Wheat shows . further drop Of two
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-12
PAINFUL
Iniury Sustained By A Young
Boy On Tuesday

The young grandson OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John Workman residing south OF
the city was very painfully injured
Tuesday morning while playing. He
was throwing an old wooden hoop In
which was driven several sharp, rusty
nails. One of the nails caught the
third finger on his right hand when
he was attempting throw and a
bad wound was the result The piece
Of metal pierced entirely through the
finger. A Mt. Vernon physician rend'
cred surgical attention.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-12
A MODEL
Is The New Undertaking Es'
tabIishment Of Mccormick

Mccormick & Son have completed
their new undertaking parlors, private
chapel and display room. Their en-.
tire undertaking stock and fixtures
were destroyed by fire, last December,
and they start with everything new
and modern
The metal ceilings are done In dull
ivory, with dark green side walls, Dor.
dered with electric lights. Mahogany
pillars and heavy draperies divide the
rooms, and handsome rugs cover the
polished floors.
The front room, adjoining their
furniture building. is fitted as a parlor
Next came the commodious private
chapel and display rooms, In which are
shown the handsome caskets. each
resting on a movable truck.
In all, 1t Is q model undertaking es,
tablishment, worthy OF any city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-12

II you are housewife you cannot
reasonably hope to be healthy or
beautiful by washing dishes. sweeping
and doing housework all day, and
crawling into bed tired at night. You
must get out into the open air and
sunlight. II you do this every day and
keep your stomach and bowels In good
order by taking Chamberlain's Tablets
when needed, you should become both
healthy and beautiful. For sale by all
dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-12
MEMORIAL SERMON
Preached To The MaCCabeeS Al
Howard BY Kew. J. N. Helm

Howard o., July 9--The Knights OF
Maccabees observed Memorial day
here July In very appropriate way.
In the afternoon the graves OF the
fallen knights were visited and decor.
ated with flowers. In the evening at
1880 the order gathered at their hall
and marched to the NJ. Il. church where
they listened to a very fine address by
Rev. Helm, on the subject Helping
Fight the Unseen Battles of Life"