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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
RAILROAD NEWS
Rules on Physical Valuation
Work in Nebraska.
Watched Closely by Rail Men
in Other States.
ACTUAL COST IS THE BASIS
All Factors That Provide
Means of Operation.
Other Items of General Interest
in Traffic World.
COST IS THE BASIS

Lincoln. Neh., Sept. 3.-The operation
of the state physical valuation depart
ment less than three years old and
which has been unusually active since
its creation is receiving much
attention from railroad men both from
this and other states. Particularly has
this been true since hearings on valua-
ton have been held and since the tangl-
BILE results accomplished by the depart
ment have been evidenced IN the re
ports made to the commission f. =.
Hurd engineer in charge of the valu-
alton work has prepared a statement
covering the various phases of the de-
partment's work and setting out the
points covered by the valuation. In
this he gives this information:
1.-THE physical value of the proper
ties is the actual cost in money to
provide assemble. and install in place
the several physical factors of com
plete plant property made entirely
ready for operation Primarily it in
cludes those things which are physi-
cal and tangible and susceptible of
being inventoried. Secondarily those
things are considered which are non
physical charges but which are essen
TALLY an inseparable part OF the COST
of construction. In the secondary
items would come:
''F'irst-Al1 expenses incident to the
designing and testing of equipment
construction, etc.
s'Second-An administration expenses
chargeable to construction and includ-
ing superintendent inspection and &C
counting.
''ThirG-All legal expenses chargeaole
to construction.
s.Fourth-An taxes and insurance
prior to operation.
ssFifth-A reasonable interest on the
ash investment prior to operation.
oct of mi
rents, storehouses, ETC., occas1oned by
construction.
..Seventh-A certain provision for
cost covering various incidental con-
tingencies, incomplete inventories, un-
foreseen requirements and other ex-
penses usually incurred and met though
actual construction
"Other values claimed but which are
not tangible in their nature are set
out as intangible values and are known
by various terms. They comprise
certain worth and are essentially part
of a going or operating property, al
though not part of the physical plant
or machine. These include:
''First-Preliminary promotion ex-
penses.
brokerage and other customary ex-
penditures in connection with the
financing of project.
Observation-Disclosures charges not
applica bic to construction yet neces-
sarv in the solicitation of patronage and
organizing the property into the OPP
erative state.
Fourth-Reasonaole promotion pro-
fit and compensation for the risk of
capital.
apitalized profit condition
from operation.
''Sixth-Def1ciency operating and like
expenses until the property is placed
upon paying basis. Such items as
these are not embraced in the physical
valuations of railroads as made by the
Nebraska commission"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
KILLED on way to Meet Bride

Dodge City, Kan. Sept. 3.-On the
day his prospective bride left Califor-
mia for the trip to Kansas which was
to end in their wedding, Peter McGar-
ry, farmer living near Kingsdown, was
killed while on the way to that city
to get an expected letter from his
fiancee.
His body was found on the road
from the McGarry farm to Kingsdown.
Beside it lay the wagon seat, and
marks on the body indicated that Nc
Garry was thrown from the wagon
when the wheels fell into a deep rut
His neck and left leg were broken.
McGarry lived about half way he
tween Ford and Kingsdown. He was
40 years old and is survived by his
parents, a sister and five brothers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03

table Compound. My husband said it
would restore my health and it has. -
Mrs. MAY WYATT, Ashland, KY.
There are probably hundreds of thou
sands of women in the United States
who have been benefited by this famous
old remedy, which was produced from
roots and herbs over thirty years ago by
a woman to relieve woman's suffering.
Read What Another oman says:
Camden, N. J.-'I had female trou-
BILE and a serious displacement and was
tired and discouraged and unableto do my
work. My doctors told me never could
be cured without an operation, but
thanks to Lydia E. Pinkham' Vegetable
Compound | am cured of that affection
and have recommended it to more than
one of my friends with the best results. -
Mrs. ELLA JOHNSTON, 324 Vine ST.
If you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (cenfl-
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, 1912-09-03
He!!;aIt 6
1@DK6GGaS

Women who bear children and re-
main healthy are those who prepare
their systems in advance Of baby's
coming Unless the mother aids
nature in its prenatal work the crisis
finds her system unequal to the de-
mands made upon it, and she Is often
left with weakened health or chronic
ailments. No remedy is SO truly a
help to nature as Mothers Friend.
and no expectant mother should fail
to use it. 1t relieves the pain and
discomfort caused by the strain on
the ligaments, makes plant and elas-
tic those hbres and muscles which
nature is expanding, prevents numb
ness of limbs, and soothes the indam-
nation Of breast glands. The system
being thus prepared by Mothers
Friend dispels the fear that the crisis
may not be safely met Mothers
Friend assures a speedy and complete
recovery for the mother, and she il
left a healthy woman to enjoy the
rearing of her
sai,a; i. m .ols ss Mothers
: + It : for ' our f Ss' Friend
ant mothers which contains much
valuable information, and many sug-
gestions of a helpful nature.
RRADFIELD REGULATOR co.. Atlassa. Go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
BIeachers Collapse; Five Hurt.

Wichita, Kan. Sept. 3.-Five per-
sons were injured here when a sec
ton of the bleachers occupied by
spectators of the aquatic events of a
Labor day celebration, collapsed. The
injured: Mrs. Nick Hunk. both an
kles fractured and internal injuries;
Mrs. E. D. Maddux, back wrenched
and leg injured; Mrs. E. B. Taylor
leg and arm wrenched; Mrs. Trecie
Incl, rib broken; Bert Peters, 6 years
old, hurt in trying to jump clear of the
falling seats. Mrs. Hunk was hurt in
trying to prevent a little girl falling
beneath the seats. Probably 100 per-
sons fell from the bleachers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
CaIderhead Is Cheered.

Frankfort, Sept. 3.-The three days
fall festival has closed here. The
attendance was fully up to the
standard heretofore maintained. TIE
city is well satisfied and those in at
tendance have only words of praise
for the management. The giving OF a
portion of each day to a discussion of
political issues added much to the in
terest say the managers. The last day
was given over to the Republicans, AID
ex-Congressman Ca1derhead was the
orator, and he talked for Two hours.
While it is known that Mr.. Calderhead
is what is known at a "standpattec,
his speech was devoid of anything that
was of a rancorous nature. Without
mentioning any names he gave the
present Republican administration
praise for it's guardianship of the pub
lie interests. He is thoroughly familiar
with the growth and development of
the Republican party, and in a very
entertaining and instructive manner,
he reviewed the work of the party, de-
Tended its variius tariff schedules, not
ed the great prosperity and wonderful
progress of the country, including tie
building of the Panama canal. After
his mastery resume of the party s
achievements, he made strong and
stirring appeal for continued support
of the partys principles. He was fire.
quently given hearty applause and
when he concluded, three cheers were
given the speaker and three more for
the success of Republicanism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
Hodgeman school Burns.

Jetmore, Sept. 3.-The Hodgeman
county high school building was de-
stroyed by fire on the eve of opening
for the fall term. The janitor had
been fumigating and left everything
all right early in the evening. About
IL o'clock Mayor H. Y. Breese dis
covered smoke at the building. The
town has no means of fire protection
and nothing could be done to save the
building. The origin of the fire is I'M
known. The building was insured for
$1,000, which by utilizing part of the
remaining walls, will almost rebuild.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
Goodland Gets Carnegie Library.

Goodland, Kan, Sept. 3.-Mayor
George Kelly has just received word
from Andrew Carnegie that he has
granted the request of Goodland, Kan,
to donate the city the sum of $4,000
to build a Carnegie library. A loca-
ton has been selected in the center
of the city and the building will be
started at once. Goodland has tried
for the last four years to secure this
gift, but to Mayor Kelly is due the
praise for securing the very liberal
donation for a free public library.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03

Representative Cyrus A. Sulloway of
New Hampshire, the tallest and larg-
est member of the house, startled
many members recently by appear
ing in a large brimmed Panama hat,
a frock coat, with trousers to match,
russell colored bedroom slippers and
pale yellow socks. Sulloway, known
as the uncombed hayrick'' of his
state, is the congressman who protest
ed in speech on the floor against the
use of the toothbrush. He said that
chewing tobacco preserved the teeth,
but that the toothbrush injured the
enamel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
Loses an His Hogs.

Usage City, Kan, Sept Ben
Heilbrun of this city reports that bis
entire herd of hogs has been lost by
cholera. Mr. Heilbrun says he had
about rs hogs and that the cholera
made a clean sweep of then. A num-
Der of others in the county are report
ing losses by this disease,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
CAR SHORTAGE IS NEARER.
Report Up to August is Shows Big
Decrease in SIIrnIuS.

Decrease in Surplus.
With car shortages reported at al
most four times the proportions of
shortages at the corresponding time
last year and surplus cars numbering
only one-half those of a year ago, to-
days bulletin of the American Railway
association, bringing car data down to
Aug. Is, reflects further advancement
toward the expected dearth of railway
equipment this autumn.
There is shown a decrease of 1921
cars in the surplus, the total today
standing at So, 623 cars, compared with
65,9O4 at the last report two weeks
ago. A year ago the surplus was 1903 =
900 cars.
In the shortages reported there is an
increase of 5,32S cars, the total short
ages being 14,722 compared with O.
394 two weeks ago and only 1880 a
year ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03

large number of carriages and wagons,
worked steadily from until 10 O'Clock
work. A band played as they started
Nearly one thousand people were out
from Baldwin, including people of all
occupations, printers, clerks, DOCTORS
shopkeepers. The women provided
the dinner. Farmers are helping with
their teams and implements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
Young Contractor Shoots Himself.

Alta Vista, Kan, Sept. 3.-M. l..
Fargo, a young man about 35 years
OF age, committed suicide IN his room
at the Alta Vista hotel this afternoon
by shooting himself in the head with
a revolver. He was single man. and
a contractor. No one cause is given
for the rash act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
Usage Schools open Monday.

Usage City, Kan, Sept. 3.-The
Usage City schools open Monday. Sep
TENDER 3. A larger enro11m ent is cx-
pected this year than ever before the
cornerstone of the new $4,000 high
school building is to be laid Thursday,
Septem Der S. The Masonic lodge will
have charge of the ceremonies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
FAN FESTIVAL at Usage City.

Usage City. kan. Sept. 3.-The
Usage City fall festival is to be held
here September IS, 27 and %. There
will be a display of agricultural prod
ucts, live stock and poultry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
WIFE'S HEALTH
RESTORED
Husband Declared Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Would Re-
store Her Health,
And 1t Did.
Ashland, KY. - -Four years ago I
seemed to have everything the matter

WIN me. i QaQ 16-
maleand kidney rou-
BILE and was so bad off
I could hardly rest
day or night. / doc
tored with all the
best doctors in town
and took many kinds
of medicine but moth
ing did any good I'M
til / tried your won
derful remedy, Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
ROGER rs at Jetmore.

Jetmore, Kan, Sept. -3.-Dr. ]. Rog-
ers of the veterinary department of
the Kansas State Agricultural college
is here investigating the disease which
is attacking the horses of western
KanSas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
Work Roads on Labor Day.

Baldwin, Kan, Sept. Baldwin
and Douglas county men celebrated
Santa Fe Trail ocean to ocean road.
About thirty motor cars, besides
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-03
Good Rain at Frankfort.

Frankfort, Sept. According to
the government measurement a much
needed one-half inch of rain fell here.
II did not save nor make the corn
crop, but has been of much value to
it. The greatest benefit was to the
pastures. During the rain large
show tent containing some 500 people
was partially blown in. The ropes
had been loosened preparatory to be-
ing taken down. The roof sheet be-
came soaked with water and a gust of
wind toppled over the side poles. AS
these came down the electric wires
were disabled. Women became panic
stricken and many tainted. The roof
and sides of the tent were partially
held up by the side seats and pre-
vented people from moving around
until lights could be secured. A few
were bruised about the head and
shoulders.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-10
LIFT BAN ON ADJUSTMENTS
BISHOPS DECIDE TO URGE RE
PEAL OF STRINGENT RULES
OF THE CHURCH.
Ministers Believe Cards and Dancing
Wrong, But Would Leave Mat
ter to Individual Conscience.

Minneapolis, Minn.-Minister of
the Methodist Episcopal church ap.
peared to be about equally divided
on the question whether one of the
church laws prohibiting dancing, card
playing, gambling and going to the.
aters, circuses and horse races should
be abolished, as recommended by the
board of bishops.
On the ground that their inyestiga.
tons show that tWo-thirds of the g..
100000 members of the church either
danced or went to circuses and the.
aters without regarding it as being
sinful, the bishops declared the law
against these diversions, in force for
forty years, had become obsolete.
They asserted that while thechurch
would continue to protest against
these forms of amusement, still it was
better not to have any specific law on
the subject than to have a law which
was ineffective. John Wesley's injunc-
ton leaving the amusement question
to the conscience of individuals, the
"a active bishops declared was the
wisest regulation for Americans of
the twentieth century"
A demonstration which greeted
Bishop Earl Cranstons reading of
the recommendation was taken as in.
dicating lively debate on the cues.
ton when it comes up for vote. A
motion declaring that the rule "al.
ways had been a source of constant
irritation and unrest in the church,"
and asking that it be referred to a
committee was promptly voted down,
arguments being presented that the
full conference was going to settle
that question and no one else"
Arguments against continuing the
anti.amusemcnt rule as presented
were that the majority of church.
goers never have refrained from dane
ing and theaters because of the church
and the violation of this rule has
tended to bring all church discipline
into contempt; that many people re-
gard Shakespeare on the stage as be.
ing as good as Shakespeare in a
book; that many people refuse to
condemn all plays because of some
of them, just as much as they would
refuse to condemn all novels because
some novels are not proper; that
is fundamentally wrong and
does not need a rule to prohibit it,
Arguments for continuing the rule
were that its adjustment would give
the impression that the church was
tending toward laxity and was endors-
ing the things which it formerly op.
posed; that adjustment of the rule
would remove restrictions which held
people from those forms of amuse-
ment.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-10
SAID She
WOULD FAINT
Mrs. Della Long Unable to Stand
On Her Feet More Than a Few
Minutes at a Time.

Pendergrass, Ga.-Mrs. Della Long,
of this place, in recent letter, says
For five or six years, | suffered agon.
les with womanly troubles.
Often, couldn't sit up more than a
few minutes at time, and If stood
on my feet long, | would faint.
took Cardui, and 1t helped me i'm
mediately. Now, can do my work all
the time, and don't suffer like l did"
Take Cardui when you feel i'll in any
way-weak, tired, miserable, or under
the weather. Cardui is a strength.
building tonic medicine for women.
1t has been found to relieve pain and
distress caused by womanly troubles,
and is an excellent medicine to have on
hand at all times.
Cardui acts on the womanly consti-
tuition, building up womanly strength,
toning up the nerves, and regulating
the womanly organs.
Its half century of success is due to
merit. 1t has done good to thousands.
Will you try it? 1t may be just what
you need. Ask your druggist about
Cardui. He will recommend it.
N B. Write to: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chatta-
nooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn for Special
Instructions, and 6A-page book, Home Treatment
Tor Women" sent in plain wrapper. on request.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-10

Spartanburg, S. C.-Senator Benja
min R. Tillman, "Pitchfork Ben to
friends and enemies and one of the
most picturesque figures of the Unit
ed States senate, has published a
sentimental appeal to the people of
this state to return him to his office.
His term expires March 8, 1913. az
am asking you to re-elect me, al
though my health is broken and I am
no longer the strong and vigorous
man I once was says his appeal, 81
have,-- strong desire to die in harness
for sentimental reasons only"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-10
GEO Rebels Slain in Mexico.

Mexico City.-Six hundred rebels
we're killed and the remainder of a
force of 1900 were sent scurrying to
Cuatro Cienegas during a fight with
400 Federals under Colonel Pablo
Gonzales, according to reports receiv,
ed from the field of action. The Fed
eral loss is not given. The number
of dead, considering the force of the
government, is considered remarka-
BILE. The battle took place between
Cuatro Cienegas and Monclova. 1t
was the second engagement within
four days.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-10
Titanic Victims Killed by Exposur,

llldhiC NiSblIho FNIIlCN Wy EhpOSuTCS
Halifax, N. S.-Only one of the
seventeen persons whose bodies were
recovered by the cableship Nina in
the vicinity of the Titanic tragedy
died from drowning, in the opinion
of the cable ships physician. The
other sixteen persisted from expos
ure, death ensuing some four hours
after the vessel sank. This was DEM
onstrated by examination of the bod
les, water being found in the lungs
of but one person. This statement
was made by Rev. w. H. Cunning.
ham, who accompanied the Nina.
SaIIow complexion is due to torpid
liver. HERBINE purifies and strength
ems the liver and bowels and restores
the ROSY bloom Of health to the cheek.
Price zoe. Sold by Ackernan-Stewart
Drug Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-10
Northern Lynchers Are Freed.

Westchester, Pa.-The lynching of
Zach Walker at Coatesville, near here,
on the night of August 10, 1911, when
he was burned after he had been ar
rested for the killing of a special
policeman, will go unpublished. After
a jury had brought in a verdict of
not guilty in the case of Lewis Deni-
thorn, one of the six men accused of
participating in the lynching who had
not yet been tried, the commonwealth
asked for acquittal of the other five
defendants.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-10

He who has not learned how &c be
gentle, fo""i"iHg. ioTihg and happy,
has learned very little great though
his book learning and profound though
his acquaintance with Scripture may
he; for it is in the process Of becom-
ing gentle, pure, and happy that deep,
real, enduring lessons of life are learn
ed. Unbroken sweetness in the face
of outward antagonism is the infallible
indication of a self-conquered soul, the
witness of wisdom, andd the proof of
the poss ession of Truth-James Al
len
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-10
Dictaphone Not New.

The dictaphone which as been used
in obtaining evidence in recent years
is not altogether new invention The
expression walls have ears" origin.
ated a long time ago when buildings
were constructed having hidden tubes
in the walls. so that what persons
were saying in one room could be
heard in another
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-10
TIRED RUNDOWN PEOPLE
A North Carolina Man Suggests
Remedy

Greensboro, N. C.-"For a long
time / was so run down and debili.
tated that l could hardly drag around.
My appetite was poor and l could not
sleep nights. l had tried different So
called tonics without benefit l was
advised to try your cod liver and
iron tonic. Vinol, and am so glad l
did, for it gave me hearty appetite,
! soon commenced to sleep soundly,
and l feel strong, well and more &C.
tive than l have for years. Every run
down or debilitated person should
Just give vinol a trial" X. Allsbrook.
What Vinol did for Mr.. AllsbroolI
it will do for every weak, rundown or
debY ID person in this vicinity. To
she nth we will furnish the
u ut does not do as We
get a bottle on
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-10
Ter Billion in Cold

1t is estimated that N the asst four
so.d worth $40 900 900 0OC las
been obtained Much d t S ounu IN
the surface while .ome aimed IA
three years The NEEDS OF uaitornIa
produced $3.50 JOG 200 white ne
same time Australia snppbeJ the
world with 100000 900 IN gold.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-10

When the baby takes too much Iood
the stomach turns; the result is indi-
gestion, sourness and vomiting. Ere
uuently the bowels are involved and
there Is collie pains and diarrhoea Me
GEES BABY ELIXIR is a grand eorree-
tive remedy for the stomach and bowel
disorders of babies. II is pure, whole
some and pleasant to take, Price Poe
and soc per bottle. Sold by Alderman
Steward Drug Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-05-10
TRYING to Dissolve Harvester Trust.

Irvine to Dissolve Harvester Trust
Washington-A civil antitrust suit
aiming at the dissolution of the In
ternational Harvester company will
be filed in St. Paul. Attorney General
Wickersham and counsel for the cor
poration have tried to agree upon
plan of distintegration which would
meet the ends of the law. Their en-
deayors were futile. The one insuper-
cradle obstacle was the refusal of
the Harvester company to separate
the Mccormick and Deering Harvest
ing Machine companies.