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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
AUTO over BLUFFS.
But Old Tree Stump Saves All in
Machine.

Warren S. Blackheart, of sos North
Jackson street. John Wilfang of Zean-
dale, Wabaunsee county, his brother
in-law, today are thankful for
a tree stump that probably saved the
lives of themselves and families. nine
in all, when Mr.. Wilfang's auto started
to overturn, going down a steep hill
near Calhoun Bluffs, northeast of To-
peka, Monday afternoon. None of the
party was injured and only the rear
wheel and toneau of the machine were
damaged.
Mr.. Wilfang and eight others had
started on a country ride. On the steep
hill near Calhoun Bluffs intermediate
speed would not pull the machine up
the grade which is about As degrees.
Putting on low speed caused the auto
to back down. 1t swerved from the
road and was going down the bluffs
when striking a tree stump brought it
to a stop, just as it was about to over
turn.
Besides Mr.. and Mrs. wilfang and
Mr.. and Mrs. Blackheart and two chill
dren, Mrs. Witfang's mother, Mrs. M.
E. Newell, of Zeandale. was in the
party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13

pains at monthly periods, bilious spells,
and was getting worse all the time. I
would hardly get over one spell when l
would be sick again. No tongue can tell
what I suffered from cramps, and at
times could hardly walk. The doctors
said I might die at one of those times,
but 1 took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound and got better right away.
Your valuable medicine is worth more
than mountains of gold to suffering wo-
men. Mrs. BERTHA MUFF, 500 N. 4th
Street, Louisiana, Mo.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from nativer roots and herbs,
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and to-day holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female illswe
know of, and thousands of voluntary
testimonials on file in the Pinkham
laboratory at Lynn, Mass, seem to prove
this fact.
III you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (cOnfl-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by a
woman and held in strict confidence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13

name connected with such an enter
prise. 1t looked like a simple and
harmless plan to pick up a little easy
money, and SO far as 1 know there
had been no opposition to it. But
when they incorporate, becoming
stock selling possibility and use the
name of such men as Bresnahan in the
present race, the matter takes an en-
tirely different aspect. AS matter of
fact the Giants haven't won the race
and 1 don't think they will win it
without undue assistance from other
teams. 1 want to see the Cardinals
play the game against the Giants and
play it right up to the hill. I can
hardly believe that Bresnahan would
allow himself to be drawn into a fl
nancial scheme whose success might
depend entirely on his own team los
ing and a rival team winning. 1t is
contrary to all traditions of baseball.
The race in the National league
must be run out entirely on its mer-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
SAVE TWO LIVES.
Joplin Miners Rescue Fellow Work.
men From Burning Shaft.

joplin, Mo-, Aug. 13.-With the under
ground workings filed with smoke and
the shaft cribbing for 10 feet down
ablaze, Albert Snellings and William
Chew descended into the AIdrich mine,
and Noah Gross, who had been inn
prisoned 90 feet underground for three
hours.
Escape from the mine was cut off
when the boiler room and holster house.
the latter situated directly over the
shart, burned. Gathers and Gross were
in the mine at the time. The holster
man was forced to desert his post be-
fore be could signal the situation to
avenue of escape save through the
shaft
Four hours after the fire started the
buildings had been destroyed but the
cribbing was ablaze and the shafts
mouth filled with smoke and flames a
windlass was hurriedly placed over the
opening and SnelIings and Chew volun-
teered to enter the mine to save the
imprisoned men.
Gathers was found lying unconscious
in three inches of water in a drift, q
feet from the shaft. Gross lay near
him. almost suffocated from inhaling
smoke, but conscious. A drill hole, so
feet from the shaft and which pene-
trated the drift furnished what air
was available. A rope was tied about
Gathers and he was hoisted to the sur
face. Before Gross could be removed
Snellings was overcome and had to be
taken out. Gross then was hoisted tc
the surface.~followed by Chew.
Gross and Gathers were taken to a
hospital and Snellings to his home.
Gathers probably will die but the 9TH
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
Clergyman's Son Had
TuberculOsis--NowW Well

Consumption is flattering disease and
the sufferer is filled with bright hopes Of
improvement. Call 1t by it's own dread
name-and then-take Eckmans Altera-
tive, because it is effective in Tuber-
culosis- No one need doubt it-there Is
plenty of evidence from live witnesses.
Investigate the following
Armenia, N. z.
Gentlemen: Prior to Feb. 1908, 1 was
suffering with LaGrippe. which developed
INTO Tuberculosis My physicians gave me
one month to live. My father, who is
clergyman, heard of Eckman's Alternative
and induced me to take it, The night
sweats and chills disappeared. my cough
became easier and gradually diminished
am now in perfect health, back to 1a5
lbs / feel certain that I owe my life to
Eckmen's Alternative
(Signed) E H, COWLES
Gentlemen: cannot find words to ex-
press my appreciation OF what your rem
edy has done for my son."
(Signed) REV. J. J. COWLES
Pastor Presbyterian Church
Eckman's Alternative is effective in Bron-
chitis. Asthma, Hay Fever: Throat and
Lung Troubles, and in upbuilding tie
system. Does not contain poisons, opiates
or habit-forming drugs. For sale by Geo
w. Stansfield 632 Kansas avenue and
other leading druggists. Ask for booklet
telling of recoveries and write to Eckrnaa
Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa, for add
tional evidence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
BAND PLAYED ON.
Circus Tent Poles Snapped by Storm
During Performance.

hes Moines, Aug 13.-Considerab BILE
damage was done to telegraph and te!e-
phone wires and shade trees in many
rarts of the city were destroyed by the
wind and rain storm which visited Des
Moines and vicinity last night.
A near panic resulted when three
large poles supporting the main tent OF
a circus snapped during the storm. Cir
Gus performers and spectators began a
stampede. The claShing notes of
clown bard were hushed and every
band in the big tent Joined in pIayins
America" very softly and circus en-
ployees hurried around telling the spec
tators that there was no danger. Only
one injury was reported Reports indi-
cate that the storm was general in CEN
trail and southern Iowa but no loss Of
life has been reported
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
Good Roads Tax Levy.

Erie, Kan, Aug. 13.-The board of
county commissioners of Neosho coun-
ty assessed tax of half mill against
all property in Neosho county to pro-
vide a road and bridge fund.- The
amount to be used for bridges will be
taken from the fund and the balance
spent on the general upkeep and inn
rrovement of highways. Unless floods
damage the bridges already in, most
of the money will be used for highway
Improvement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
C. W. MURPHY YELLS.
Insists Other Teams Should Play
"Best' Against Giants.

Chicago, Aug. 13.-In a statement
today Charles w. Murphy. president
of the Chicago club of the National
league, charged the New York team
would not win the National league
pennant without undue assistance
from other teams The statement
was issued in regard to dispatch
sent from New York Saturday which
stated Roger Bresnahan, manager of
the St Louis club in the National
league, was interested in a worlds
tour planned for the New York club,
providing the Giants won the cham
pionship. Murphy said in part:
Il am SURPRISED to see Bresnahan's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
Itching, Fiery
Raw Eczema
Relieved in n Few seconds.

EOEHeVeu IN u Few SeCOMds.
Yes. and itching, burning, raw ir-
rftated skin relieved the moment Zemo
touches it. Zemo is a clean, soothing
healing wash, composed of Thymol,
Glycerine, Witch Hazel, Boracic Acid
and other medicinal healing properties.
Zemo relieves and cures every form Of
skin and scalp eruption, and II you
are not entirely satisfied with results
from the very first 20 cent bottle.
druggists will refund your money.
Large size bottle, $1.0O. Endorsed and
sold by leading druggists everywheIe
and in Topeka by Brunt Drug Co..
Fifth and Kansas avenue.
Zemo is prepared by z. w. Rose
Medicine Co, St. Louis, Mo-, and their
guarantee is as good as gold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
Flying Men Fall

victims to stomach, liver and kidney trou-
bles just like other people, with like re-
suits in loss of appetite, backache, ner-
vousnesS, headache, and tired, listIess,
rundown feeling. But there's no need
to feel like that as T. D. PEBBLES, Henry.
Tenn, proved. Six bottles of Electric
Ritters," he writes, did more to give me
new strength and good appetite than All
other stomach remedies 1 used So they
help everybody. Its folly to suffer when
this great remedy will help you from
the first dose. Try It Only so cents at
Campbell Drug CO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
Drought in Southeast Kansas.

independence, Kan, Aug. 13.-This
part of Kansas is suffering from a Sc
we're drought. Many drillino rigs have
been forced to shut down because of
lack of water. Far ers near here
have begun to haul .7ater for stock
The mercury registered 80 degrees yes
terday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
SPENT TOO MUCH.
Representative Catlin Is Ousted From
His seat in Congress.

Washington, Aug. misrepresentation
T. E. Catlin (Mo.) Republican, has been
unseated as a member of the house of
representatives and his Democratic
opponent, who contested the election.
Patrick F. Gill, was seated amid wild
enthusiasm from the Democratic side.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13

known to the public,
but complete restor-
alton tohealth means
so much to me that
1 cannot keep from
telling mine for the
sake of other sufe=
ing women.
"I had been sick
about twelve years,
and had eleven doc
tors. / had drag
ging down pains,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
Barbecue at Letmore.

Jetmore, Kan. Aug. lathe Cat
tie Growers association of Hodgeman
county will give a picnic and barbecue
on the 2Sth of this month. The guests
of honor are to be citizens of the town
and county who dug out the train last
winter to get feed in here to the cat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
Each Has Won Heat.

Chicago, Aug. 13.-With one race
each to their credit, the sloops Mich
icago and Patricia today faced the
starter in the third of five contests for
the International championship of the
great lakes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13

it's. Not even a suspicion can be per-
mitted to creep into the situation
right now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
Drop i'm SUGAR.

New York. Aug. 13.-All grades of
sugar (refined) were reduced ten
cents a hundred today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
WOMAN SICK
twelve YEARS
Wants OtherWomen to Know
How She Was Finally
Restored to Health.

Louisiana, Mo. :-'fI think woman
naturally dislikes to make her troubles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-13
SAPOIIO
The big cake that does
not waste, scatter or melt
CLEANS, ScOURs, POLIsHEs
FROM CELLAR TO GARRET

Still Freshs-Commercial Traveller Gn
country hotei)-Are these sneets quite
clean? Chambermaid-I should say so
They're only just home from tn laundry.
q ell EN-; they're still wet.-Satire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
LONDONDERRY.
An Old and Respected Citizen Gone.

A. A. Curtis, -, died Monday evening
about o'clock from a bronchial trouble.
He was confined to the house about four
weeks. Mr.. Curtis was one of a family
of IL children, only one of whom is now
living, a brother, Clark Curtis of Boston
He was born in this town and most of
his life was spent here. He learned the
carpenters trade and built many houses
in this village, also in other parts of the
town. For several years he was in the
mercantile business, occupying the store
now owned by C. e. Bacon. He also built
the saw and grist mill and was engaged
in that business until six years ago, when
he sold out to Williams Brothers. He
married Cornelia Hooker, sister of the
late Col. George w. Hooker of Brattle-
boro. She died five years ago last
October Mr.. Curtis held many public
offices. He was selectman of the town
many years and retired from that office
last spring. He was also one of the
oldest members of the West River lodge
of Masons and was buried under the Ma
sonic rites. He leaves two sons, Millard
who is in South America, and Frank
who has always lived at home, and who
with his wife, tenderly cared for his
father in his last illness. The funeral
was held at the home Wednesday at 2
O'Clock, Rev. A. ]. Cardall, Universalist
minister of Orange, Mass, officiating.
The burial was in the village cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
r. NJ. Vail Not a Candidate.

Theodore N. Vail, in a letter to j. l..
Southwick, editor of the Burlington Free
Press, states that he will not be a can
didate for delegate to the Republican ma
tional convention and will not accept the
position. In his letter Mr.. Vail makes
the following statements:
81 am a Vermonter from individual
choice, not from accident or the choice
of others. If over 30 years of land oc-
cupation and connection with the state
p year of citizenship in the state and
during all this time a practical participa-
tor in many measures for the advance
ment of the interests and material de-
velopment of the community in which ]
live and of the state, do not bring one
in touch with the state, its interests, its
wants and its people, 1T would be diff
cult to define what would.
when it was suggested that l might
be selected as a delegate to the national
convention it did not at once occur to
me that this would be regarded as po-
litical office, but merely a delegate to
express the voice of the public in its
choice of a candidate already settled
barring unforeseen and improbable hap
penings
LAS to the reference to my wealth or
supposed wealth, l desire no credit OF
even thanks for what l may have done
or may do, as all Is done for my own
selfish qualification in assisting to up
build what has been my home.
LAS Vermonter In the most compre-
hensive sense, claim the right, If SO
desire, to be a candidate for, or to ac-
cept any position within the gift of the
people, and recognize that any such po-
sition would reflect credit upon any one
no matter what his position.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
TO BUY RUTLAND RAILROAD.
road Files Petition With New York
Public Service Commission.

petition has been filed with the pub
lie service commission of New York state
by the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad company for authority to
purchase the shares of the capital stock
of the Rutland Railroad company, now
controlled by the New York Central g.
Hudson River Railroad company.
An application filed by the New York
Central Railroad company Is pending
before the commission, seeking permis-
sion to purchase control of the New
York, Ontario & Western Railroad COM
pany now held by the New Haven. At
recent hearing on this application 1t
was asserted by the opposition that 1t
was part and parcel of a DEAL between
the Central and the New Haven for the
transfer of the ownership of the Onta-
rio & Western and the Rutland Railroad
companies.
The stock of the Rutland railroad COM
pany consists of 90,576 preferred shares
and 1894 common shares.
The New Haven gives as its reason
for desiring to purchase the Rutland
stock that the lines of the Rutland con-
meet with other lines owned or con-
trolled by the New Haven in such way
that by controlling all of them the New
Haven will be able to establish through
routes between New York, Boston,
Portland, Me-, and Montreal and between
Boston, Portland, Me-, and the West
via. Ogdensburg, N. Y, and the Great
Lakes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
Campbell State Checker Champion.

H. c.. Campbell of Rutland for the sec
ond consecutive year won the Vermont
state checker championship in the
tournament which ended Saturday in
Rutland. He won is games, lost two and
had II drawn, scoring As points. His
nearest opponent was e. n. Hyzer of
Randolph Centre, who won 20, lost eight
and had four drawn, making "A points
There were large number of contestants
from all over the state. The only man
entered from Windham county was w.
Richardson of Westminster, won nine
games, lost II, and had II drawn, and
was credited with 80 points. The Ver-
mont Checker association elected these
officers: Pres, c. j. Russell of Burling-
ton; vice president, K. H. Dorsey of
Ludlow sec. treas, j. N Taggert of
Randolph Centre; director of games. n.
A. Bailey of Rutland ex. COM, the pres
ident and III. c. Campbell and l.. j.
Egleston, both of-Rutland.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
after GRIP
Look Out for Trouble


The after-effects OF the Grip are apt
to be serious, but normal healthy
condition may be restored in q sur
prisingly short time by Vinol
WATERFOWL, Wis.-"After severe
attack of the Grip my system was in
very weakened, nervous and run
down condition. began taking Vinol
with the very best results, and in a
short time began to feel like an en-
tirely different person, and am better
and stronger than have been for
years" Adelaide Gamm. eve guaran-
tee this testimonial to be genuine)
We have never sold in our store
such a valuable strength creator and
health restorer for the convalescent,
the weak and rundown, as Vinol, and
we ask people in this vicinity to try
bottle of Vinol, with the under
standing that their money will be re-
turned II 1t does not do all we claim
for 1t.
WILFRED F. ROOT, Druggist,
Brattleboro, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05

Walter Corey has moved into the
Whitney house on Main street,
Several from here attended the play
in the north village on Friday evening.
Edwin Phillips of Putney was a visitor
at David Aldrichs last week Henry
Gardner returned with him.
The three Il. f. d. mail carriers from
this place attended the county meeting
of mail carriers in Brattleboro Monday.
George Rowley returned Friday from a
two weeks visit in Willsboro, N. Y. His
grandmother, Mrs w. A. Mead, came
with him.
The schools in this village resumed
their sessions Tuesday after a weeks
vacation caused by the resignation of
Mrs. Burroughs. Her place is taken by
Miss Grace Sargent of Chester
The Rebekah lodge rejoces in the pos
session of a new piano. Miss Edna Hall
won prize in puzzle contest which
entitled her to a half interest in it, which
she gave to the lodge. The lodge bought
the other half, and the instrument is
now in their hall.
A large party gathered in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Hewes Thursday
evening of last week to help them cele-
brate the goth anniversary of their mar
riage. A very enjoyable evening was
spent. Refreshments were served and
many valuable presents, including
purse of money was left with them, at
testing the love and esteem in which
they are held.
Farmers Grange held it's annual elec-
ton of officers Dec. Is The following
were elected: NJ, II. II. Bostwick; o.
Earl Bostwick; L., Mrs. George Howe; s..
Alfred futile; A. S., Rolln Rowley
chap, Mrs. s. o. Davis; treas, Mrs
Henry Lampson; Sec, Rose Davis; G. K.
Herbert Gardner; Ceres, Mrs. Georg,
Tuttle Pomona, Mrs. Arthur Holden
Flora, Mrs. Lucy McKenna; L. A. s..
Hazel Davis; organist, Louise Sisson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
Geeal 9ntires.
ESTATE OF MARTHA L. SCOTT.
CNTATE OE YER MONT

ESTATE OF MARTHA l.. SCOTT.
CTATE OF VERMONT.
- District of Westminster, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Westminster.
To all persons interested in the estate
of Martha l.. Scott, late of Putney in
said District, deceased Greeting:
Falls, within and for said District on the
Both day of December, 1911, an instru-
ment purporting to, be the last will and
testament of Martha l.. Scott, late Of
Putney, in said District, deceased, was
presented to the Court aforesaid. for
probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that
the Sd day of February, 1912, at the
Probate Office in said Bellows Falls, be
assigned for proving said instrument;
and that notice thereof be given to ali
persons concerned, by publishing this or
der three weeks successfully in The YER
mont Phoenix, a newspaper circulating in
that vicinity, in said District, previous
to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the time and
of said WILL If you have cause.
Given under my hand at Bellows Falls,
in said District, this 30th day of Decem-
1-3 ZINA H. ALLBEE. Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
Central Vermont Railway
Trains Leave Brattleboro.

Trains Leave Brattleboro.
5.41 a. m. Daily. Express for Spring
field and New York.
TBS a. m. Except Sunday. Mail for New
London. Worcester and Boston.
7.3o a. m. Except Sunday. Mixed for
South Londonderry.
$50 a. m. Except Sunday. Local for
Springfield and New York.
lois a. m. Except Sunday. Local for
New London, Worcester and Boston.
2.o7 p. m. Except Sunday. Local for
Springfield and New York.
$50 p. m. Except Sunday. Local for
New London, Worcester. Boston and
New York via the Northern Line
steamers.
AT p. m. Daily. Express for Spring
field and New York.
800 p. m. Except Sunday. Mail for
South Londonderry
aN p. m. Sundays only. Local for
Springfield and New York.
23 D. m. Except Sunday. Local for
Springfield and New York.
Trains Arrive 8rattleboro.
s61 a. m. Daily. Local from Spring
$50 a. m. Except Sunday. Mail from
South Londonderry.
1000 a. m. Except Sunday. Mail from
New York, via Norwich Line steam
ers, New London and Boston.
11.05 a. m. Except Sunday. Mail from
Springfield.
2.27 p. m. Daily. Express from New
York and Springfield.
2.07 p m. Except Sunday. Express from
New London, Worcester and Boston.
&b5 p. m. Except Sunday. Mixed from
South Londonderry.
SIS p. IN. Except Sunday. Local from
New York and Springfield,
400 p. m. Except Sunday. Mail from
New London, Worcester and Boston
1923 D. m. Daily. Express from New
York and Springfield.