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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
MOTOR CAR BURNS.
Spectacular Fire on Country Road
Owners Hands Burned.

Kinsley, Kan, Dec. Civ. P.
Eastman, q rural free delivery post
man out of Kinsley, suffered the loss
of his motor car in a peculiar manner
recently.
The car was K-R-I-T roadster,
valued at $500, and Eastman was US
ing it in his daily trips as a rural
carrier. He was driving along the
road about a mile and half west of
Belpre, when he struck a stretch of
sandy roadbed, where straw had been
placed in the road to make the road
more pasSable. The cars muffler was
open and the straw was ignited, burn
ing up the car before it could be
moved ahead.
Eastman fought the flames vigor-
ously and burned his hands severely
trying to save the tires and other de-
tachable parts of the machine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
RAH-RAHS ARE OFF
Washburn Students Leave To-
peka for Vacation Days.
Hundreds Flock to Their Fond
Admitting Parents.
BRING BACK JAM IN TRUNKS
Girls Entertain Friends at
Spreads in Their Rooms.
Last Week a Thriller in Col
Iege Circles Here.
BRING BACK JAM IN TRUNKS

Washburn has closed for its Christ
mas vacation-quiet on the campus
for three long weeks. There has been
such riotous whirl of excitement
for the last seven days that the stu
dents haven't had time to shop, or
study, or read, or breathe. Exams
have been sandwiched in spare sec
OndS, but dances seem eminently more
important at holiday time. There's a
mad round of festivities until after
Christmas; then comes a general let
down, when Washburn college dOns
sedateness like a Quaker cloak and
prepares for tho midyear quizz.
The week before Christmas college
Is the gayeSt, the busiest place in
town Everybody is trying to do three
things when they haven't time to do
one.
In the girls houses lace and lingerie
have been cascading out of burea u
drawers for weeks. Bolts of holly
ribbo-t roll across the -fiooC and half
finished gifts occupy the top tray of
a trunk In a couple of weeks the
same tray, cunningly packed with lars
of lam and boxes of cookies, Will be
frundled back to school. The same
lamentations occur Christmas after
Christmas, year after year. "Allow-
ancc all gone-and six presents to
get, My clothes won't go into my
trunk, Packed all my jabots; lend
more presents with 25 cents?"
Same Old Christmas Presents.
The boys rooms are scattered With tl.e
everyday ftter-no preparations there.
At the last minute Dung America will
pitch pdmps and collars into a suit case
grasp his rakiSh cap ard swing To the
platform as the train pulls out lie Will
give Mother the usual carnations. has de-
cided on roses for Her, and has notIlin.
more to think of-possibly a box of cigars
for dad.
The few who are left behind anticipate
mournful days and weary hours They
t4dnk tearfully how their lonesome foo
steps will echo down the quiet halls IN
reality, they will sleep late imbibe a
cheering number of hot chocolates. spenG
their last cent at the Tea Room. and
dance every evening. until. like the prin-
cess in the fairy tale, their slippers are
danced away.
Some of the girls are going to the cour-
try for an old fashioned dinner at Grand
mas house, some will attend festi1s
house parties in town. Most of the lads
will streak home to a pair of proud par
ents, and a few will go out to the end OF
JIe pra1rieS where slender girl, with a
quiet smile but beaming eyes, is waiting
In the old brown station.
But the best of all vacation is the com
ing back. You curl on the bed in your
new kimona, invite your best friends to
partale of your caramel cake, and tell
what happened under the Christmas holly
nliStletoe a the case may be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
Big KODAK OFFER.
A Camera for $500. First Film Free
and Developed Free.

j. C. wolcott, 825 Kansas avenue, To-
peka, is introducing an imported
camera fitted with lenses superior to
any American make in kodaks the size
he is Offering. This camera takes
(21k by Az inch) picture, same size
"a Brownie and VIII sell anywhere for
$50.
Wo1cott will send this camera for
$500, enclose a spool of films, give in
struction how TO use kodak and de-
ve1op the first film free
He offers you 60 days trial of this
camera and if at the end of that period
you arc una BILE to get good results you
can return the kodak and he will re-
fund the money.
II you already have a kodak and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
KILLED FOR MONEY
Alleged Murderer of AtchisOn
Farmer Refuses to Tell
Where He Put MOney-Many
Conflicting Statements.

Atchison. Kan, Dec. 21.-John Derr,
apprentice seaman in the United States
navy. who confessed to the California
authorities recently that he killed VIII
liam Barkis, a wealthy recluse near
here, three years ago, in a subsequent
confession, said he committed the
crime for money and that he got be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000, T. A. Moxcey,
county attorney, said. Moxcey said he
received a copy of the confession today.
Derr in his confession states that he
found the money concealed in an old
trunk He said he later hid the mon
ey, but refused to reveal the hiding
place 1t is known that Barkis drew
Sc, 900 from an Atchison bank two years
before his death, He told intimate
friends that he had concealed the
money at his home, but the efforts of
the authorities to find it after he was
killed were fruitless.
The county attorney has taken no
action to bring Derr back to Kansas.
He said Derr had made many conflict
ing statements and some that did not
conform to the facts as known here
and that he would make a thorough
analysis of the confessions before at
tempting to extradite the self-accused
man.
Derr said Barkis had drawn the
money from the bank the day before
he killed him. This is known to be
untrue, as is Derr's statement that
Barkis was killed during the panic.
The killing of Barkis took place in
1909, more than a year later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
WOMAN ATTACKS BURGLAR.
Struck Intruder With CIub-He Was
Breaking In.

ottawa, Kan, Dec. 21.-One Ottawa
woman is equal to most occasions.
She proved it the other night by slip
ping quietly out one door of her house
while alone, picking up heavy club
and slamming it across the back of
the head of one of two men trying to
pry their way into the basement where
a lot of canned fruit is kept. The man
was able to accompany his "pal'' away.
The facts leaked out today and the
Woman's friends are congratulating.
Mrs. Earl Watkins was alone at her
home, TAI Oak street, when she heard
noises at the back of the house. She
listened until she decided thieves were
trying to get into the family fruit bin
from an outside door. She did the
best thing she could and got away
with it to the extent mentioned above.
The robbers fled. Yesterday she got a
shotgun and keeps it handy. She
nailed more boards on the outside
basement door and says she'll defend
that fruit if she has to get an arsenal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
CIGARETTES COST JOB.
Nice Looking Clerk Turned Down on
Account of Habit.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 21.-Beware of
cigarettes.
At least listen to this story of how
a bright young man failed to get a job
last week, because he smoked cigar
cites. Then think it over and ask
yourself if cigarettes are worth while
Not long ago a young man was
compelled to quit work because of ill
health. He came to Wichita to re-
cuperate. Recovering more rapidly
than he expected he began to hunt for
job. A. o. Rorabaugh was one of
the first persons asked for work.
Mr.. Rora baugh liked the looks of
the young man. References were ask
ed for and the young man suggested
that a telegram be sent to his former
employer in Topeka. This was done.
Next morning the reply, giving the
prospective employe a fine recon-
mendation, was received by Mr.. Rora-
baugh. The young man was jubilant.
He declared he was ready to go to
work Immediately.
Mr.. Rora baugh pondered the mat
ter a few moments and then sent the
highly recommended young man away
downcast and ashamed And Mr..
Rorabaugh needed clerks, too.
But the young man was a user of
cigarettes and Mr.. Rorabaugh detect
ed it. He told the smoker freely why
he could not have the job.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
Has a Woman Con.

Hutchinson. Kan, Dec. 21.-Hutchin-
son has a woman cop. Mayor Frank
Vincent has appointed Miss Laura
Payne. a former teacher in the city
schools as a special policeman. She is
made a member of the regular force,
although she will do without helmet,
club and badge For some time bad
boys have been creating a disturbance
in a residence section. The city cannot
maintain policemen there constantly.
Miss Payne, who resides in the neigh
borhood, will have the special duty of
making the boys behave. Twenty years
of experience as a teacher in the city
schools will stand her in stead and
she declares she can stop the Juvenile
disorder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
"MOvIEs" IN SCHOOLS.
Board of Education at Wichita Will
Try New Plan.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 21.-After let
ting contracts for $4,000 worth of
new school improvements the board
of education took a running broad
jump in another direction. This time
it landed close to the moving picture
plan for Wichita public schools. The
plan was adopted by the board of ed
ucation and will be given a trial in
the schools next year.
l.. w. Mayberry, superintendent of
public schools, favors the moving pic
ture as means of instructing pupils.
Films will be shown in the high
school, Carleton, Paramount, College
Hill and L'Ouverture schools during
the 1884 term. New buildings at
College Hill and Paramount, contracts
for which We're let last night will have
auditoriums in which these moving
pictures can be given.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
CITY SCALE SHORT.
Meant Loss of 80 Pounds to Every Ton
Weighed.

pie who buy coal, grain or any other
commodity and have it weighed over
the city scale, have been cheated out
of 90 pounds on every ton, according
to the state sealer of weights and
measures.
Edwin F. Stimson of the University
of Kansas, deputy state sealer of
weights and measures, was in Marys-
vile testing the various wagon scales
in the city. He gave all a clear certi-
ficate of correctness except the city
scale and this was condemned and
tagged as incorrect and put out of
business until it can be overhauled
and made right.
According to Mr.. Stimson's test, it
took only 1910 pounds of actual
weight to register 1000 pounds on the
city scale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
SEWER SMELLS BAD.
Jury Awards Damages for Passing
Through Yard.

Larned, Dec, 21.-After standing on
the Pawnee county district court docket
since October 2Sth, 1907, the damage
suit of ]. Newt. Parrish, wealthy pio-
neer here, against the city for running
the sewer main near his back door was
tried. Appraisers originally awarded
Parrish $3.50. The jury awarded him
$1,S20. About so witnesses were called
and the record shows widely varying
opinions as to just how bad Larned's
sewer smells. Parrish asked 100000
The jury decided it smells times as
bad as the appraisers think and one
sixth as bad as Parrish estimates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
BRAND NEW CLUB.
Preachers Sons and Daughters Form
an Organization.

Winfield, Kan, Dec. GA new and
unique club has been organized at
Southwestern college in the form of
a preachers Kids club. 1t is COM
posed of the sons and daughters of
ministers. There being quite a colony
of them at the Methodist school, they
conceived the idea of permanent or
ganization. Paul Stevick of Newkirl1,
Okla, was elected high priest and
Miss Grace Rutledge of Little River,
Kan, was chosen scribe. A sanhe drin
is to be appointed by the high priest
to look after the passover feasts which
are planned by the club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
DOWN ON sECsTACY."
Word Proved Too Much for Girl at
Spelling Match.

EIDorado, Kan, Dec. 21.-"Ecstacy'
was the word that spelled defeat foG
Miss Eleanor Allison after she had
stood for some time alone on one side,
in opposition to William Evards on the
other, after misspelled words had seat
ed the other contestants, in the sec
ond big spelling match of the year
in the ElDorado high school.
William Everds was the victor and
was presented a book, Romance of
Billy-Goat HILL given by the Thomp-
son book store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
FIND FLOWING WE'LL.
Artesian Development to Follow Re.
cent Discovery.

Garden City, Kan, Dec. 21.-Chas. I.
Zirkle and Co. and J. w. Hope, have
discovered a small artesian well on
some land that they have recently pur-
chased, about ten miles north of Gar
den City, in the Shallow Water valley.
This we'll is only 80 feet deep, but flows
the full capacity of the small pipe, and
it is believed artesian water in suf-
ficient quantities to irrigate the land
can be found by going down deeper.
The artesian development in Morton
county began by the flowing of a small
well. A large amount of capital is be-
ing raised to be used in developing the
shallow water territory adjacent to
Garden City
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21

staying about Fulton for some time.
one of Mr.. Whites horses to death,
and he was locked up in the county
Jail awaiting trial on the charge of
having beaten and driven the animal
to death. The offenSe is a INSIDE
meanor under the Kansas law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21

When President Taft reaches Panama it
is practically certain that he will offer to
Col George w. Goethals, builder of the
canal, the post of governor of the can"l
zone. Whether the colonel accepts or not,
the president will take up with him plans
for the zone government.
To enable President Taft to appoint Col.
Cocktails major general in the army,
Senator Sanders of Tennessee recently in
troduced a bill in the upper house Great
ing an additional major generalship-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
Dies in Bath Tub.

Winfield, Kan, Dec. 21.-Isaac Rein
hart, proprietor of the Exchange
hotel" was found dead in a bath tub
at the hotel yesterday afternoon. He
was on the street about half an hour
before in apparently good health. He
was 81 years old, and came here about
three months ago from Floral and pur-
chased the Exchange. His death was
due to heart failure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21

$14S.9S. Charles Grant holds the high
average for the year. He sold Demo
80 turkeys, more than half of them
hens, averaging more than IS pounds
and bringing a check for a bit over
SIS, or better than $3.50 each.
The Christmas turkey crop isn't
quite so heavy as during the Thanks
giving season, but the price is just the
same and the quality-well, it's the
finest in the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
FATHER OBJECTS.
Asks Arrest of Teacher for Whipping
Given Son.

Fort Scott. Kan, Dec. 21.-Believ-
ing that his eight-year-oId son had
been handled too roughly by the dis
trict school teacher, south Bourbon
county farmer is seeking a warrant
for her arrest. In the absence of the
county superintendent, Miss Stewart,
who is in the country visiting schools,
County Attorney Ramsey did not issue
the warrant, but deferred the matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
NEEDS ADEQUATE SEWER.
Unless Garden City Takes Action State
VIII Interfere.

VIII Interfere.
Garden City, Kan, Dec. 21.-Unless
Garden City increases the capacity of
it's main sewer trunks the state will
take a hand in the matter. This was
the ultimatum laid before Mayor
Harvey recently by C. A Haskins
assistant engineer state board OF
health.
This is the only town along the
line" said Mr.. Haskins, that has not
an adequate sewer system" If some
thing isn't done soon the laterals will
be disconnected by state order from the
trunks. 1t is intended here to rectify
matters at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
play CARDS IN SUNLIGHT"
Committee Plans Social Survey at
Wichita.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. Elf a boy
wishes to play cards, let him play in
the sunlight: it won't harm him
then" said f. w. Blackmar, profess
sor of sociology at the University of
Kansas, in an address under the aus
pices of the social survey committee
of the church federation here. The
committee plans a social survey of
Wichita.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
DRIVES HORSE TO DEATH.
fragrant Case of Cruelty to Animals Is
Reported

Fort Scott Kan, Dec. 21.-The
most fragrant case of cruelty to ami
mails reported to the sheriff's office
during the administration of Sheriff
Cowan was reported by LiverymaL s
L. White. proprietor of the old Shat
fer barn, in Fulton. today. when Mr..
White filed complaint against Walter
Jones, a young man who has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
Drives OF A Terror.

The chief executioner of death in the
winter and spring months is pneumonia
Its advance agents are colds and grip In
any attack by one of these maladies no
time should be lost in taking the best
medicine obtainable to drivesit off. Count
less thousands have found this to be DR..
Kings New Discovery. MY husband be-
lieves it has kept him from having pneu-
monia three or four times" writes Mrs.
George w. Place, Jacksonville, VT, land
for coughs, colds and Group we have
never found its equal" Guaranteed for
all bronchial affections. Price so cts. and
$1.00 Trial bottle free at Campbell Drug
Co.AdV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
osTEoPATH ACQUITTED.

Physician Accused of Malpractice
Found Not Guilty.
Liberal, Kan, Dec. 21.-The trial of
DR.. E. F. Pellette, charged with man
slaughter in the fourth degree result
ed in acquittal. DR.. Pellette is an
osteopath and treated Mrs. McNabney
at the time Of her death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21

until he should have a conference with
Miss Stewart.
The farmer maintained that his boy
shows unnistalzable signs and marks
of a severe ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
too inhuman and cruel for any teach
er to administer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
BIG TURKEY CROP.
Prices Are Holding Up in Good Shape
at EIDOFadO.

ElDorado, Kan, Dec. 21.-More
than a ton of turkey was shipped by
the James Demo Produce company of
ElDorado in one day this week
1895 pounds. to be exact.
r. NJ. Hull of Towanda brought in
1,064 pounds and received a check for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-21
TRADE is HEAVY.
The Jobbers Are Still Busy With Holt
day Orders.

New York, Dec. 21.-Bradstreet's say:
Trade in the larger lines presents the
usual pre-holiday characteristics which
implies that statesmen are coming off
the road and that inventorying is the
rule. However, holiday trade has
surged to the front and the turn over
in that respect is of exceptionally heavy
proportions, save at a few southern
points. A conspicuous feature con-
nected with holiday trade is that job
bers continue to report good sales for
that account. On the other hand dis
tributive trade in seasonable wearing
apparel, except at northwestern CEN
tiers, has been retarded by open
weather. the lines principally affected
being clothing, shoes and rubbers.
Business failures for the week in the
United States December 10, We're 322.
against PSI last week.
Business failures in Canada for the
week number q. against "a last week
Wheat, including flour, exports from
the United States and Canada for the
week ending December 10 are the
largest since January, 1908. and aggre-
gate 6,697,540 bushels against $3.50. 66s
last week.
Corn exports for the week are 1874
e3o bushels, against 230,6S7 last week.
Bank ClearIngs.
Bradstreet's bank clearing report for
the week ending December 10 shows an
aggregate of So, III. 93S 900 as against Sc, 6S7-
$4,000 last week and So, 500, S42, 600 in the
corresponding week last year. The fol-
{ q OT oft
Bisbee daily review., 1912-04-19
TASTE, SMELL AND
 HEARING RESTORED
A Simple, Harmless Remedy Quickly Relieves Ca
 tarrhal Deafness

The thousands who suffer the mis- cries of colds and catarrh and claim they have never found a cure can get instant relief by simply amounting the nostrils with Ely's Cream Balm.
 Unlike internal medicine which up- set the stomach or strong snuffs which only aggravate the trouble. this cleansing, healing. antiseptic Balm instantly reaches the seat of the trou. ble. stops the nasty discharge, clears the nose. head and throat, and brings back the sense of taste smell and improves the hearing. More than this. it strengthens the weakened and diseased tissues, thus protecting you against a return of the trouble. This remedy will cure a cold in a day, and prevent it's becoming chronic or re sulting in catarrh.
 Nasal catarrh is an inflammation oi the membrane lining the air pas sage. and cannot be reached by mix lures taken into the stomach, nor can it be cured by snuffs and powders which only cause additional irritation Don't waste time on them. Get a 50 cent bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist. and after usins it for day you will wish you had tried it sooner.
 Mothers should give the children Elys Cream Balm for colds and croup It is perfectly harmless, and pleasant :" 23a
Bisbee daily review., 1912-04-19
BISBEE IS NOW IN
 THE ORDERLY ZONE
Sheriff Wheeler Says This Part of Country Is
 Being Good

Just at present Bisbee is the most orderly portion or Cochise county, was the statement of Sheriff Harry Wheeler yesterday. He added that there seemed 10 be somewhat of g wave of crime in the county at the present time. Burglaries have Oc- cured in Douglas and in Wilcox and petty disorder was reported else where With the small force of depu- ties at his disposal, one of these out subpoenaing grand jurors, another in New Mexico to bring back a prisoner, it seemed to the sheriff as if he were needed in all parts of the county at once
 Captain Wheeler was called to Douglas Wednesday to investigate two burglaries, one of a dry goods es- tahlishment and the other Of quirts from the Brophy carriage company. From there he came to Bisbee where he was working on a case when be received a telegram yesterday telling him of burglary at WillcoX that oc- cured on Wednesday night This Telegram was sent by A. Nicholson and gave no details beyond the fact that his store was entered As there is no deputy sherifI at Wilcox and there was no deputy at the sheriff s disposal it was necessary for Captain Wheeler to drop the case he was working on in Blsbee and proceed 70 the north end Cf the county yes
Bisbee daily review., 1912-04-19
PIERS FOR BRIDGES
 ARE ABOUT READY
Temporary Structure Will Be Built to Serve
 for a While

The piers Of the upper bridge on the Tombstone canyon road extension will be ready for the steel today. and the piers of the lower bridge will have been completed and will be ready for the steel work by Sat. urday.
 According to advices received by the city clerk. the steel to go into the two bridges will be shipped from Fl Paso on April 26. and will arrive about May 1. Street Superintendent McDonald stated yesterday. however that the road would be open to traf. hc by May l, as a temporary struc- ture will be built to serve until the arrival of the steel The street sup erinteRdent started out to complete the read by May 1, and he is deter. mined to make good on the promise,
 Sler the. cement work. is compIet cd, fttls 6ntire force. YillSbe put tc work on the construction of the road Huer.. cutting. through the, fat bed al the upper end of the canyon. and filing. in around the lower bridge Thegscptis proving, difl9ulS piece ol woyk. owing to the composition of the fiat bed, consisting as 1t does oi tOulders Of all sizes. One thousand tons of earth and rock is being re moved from the cut at the extreme end of the extension.