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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-11
RUMOR OF EXTENDING ORIENT
Reorganization of Road May Include
Kansas City PIE.

Wichita, Kan, Oct. Ills a re-
organization of the Kansas City, Mex
leo & Orient Railroad com 9any for the
purpose of extending the line from
Wichita to Kansas CITY to secure bet
ter terminal facilities imminent?
Such is the opinion IN local railroad
circles. 1t is known that the three
receivers of the road have been meet
;rg frequently in Kansas City and that
the owners of the properly have in
structed the board of receivers to en-
ploy experts to look into tie feasiEil-
ity of the proposed extensions. These
experts are not only taking a sharp
inventory of the rolling stock and of
the raodbed already built. but are in
vestigating the territory through
which the Wichita-KansaS City road
would pass.
1t is believed that if the extension
could be made that with the terminal
facilities it would give, the Orient
would at once take its place as one of
the big railway systems of the south
west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-11

Hutchinson, Kan, Oct 1.-THE
right of way of the Arkansas Valley
Interurban railway, the Wichita cleo
trio road, has been secured practically
all the way from Haistead to Hutch
inSon.
Announcement to this effect was
made at Newton by J. H. Hopkins,
who has charge of securing the right
of way for the company.
He says that the right oe way to
Hutchinson has been pretty well Sc
cured, and the company intends to
extend to that city from Halstead, via
Burton as soon as possible
Mr.. Hopkins said that the company
had neither abandoned the Newton
north idea, nor is holding any def
mite plans regarding it. He intimated
that so far as the con pany is concern
ed it is Newton's move.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-11

affair and some people see in it the
long cherished extension Of the Santa
Fe from Tulsa to the gulf, which
would give Independence great
through line to the harbors.
This lake is expected to be ready
for use a short time after the first of
she year. The dam and lake will cost
the Santa Fe more than $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-11
Money in Kansas Hogs.

Kansas City. Oct. 1.-THE first hogs
to sell as high as SO hundred pounds
in Kansas City in more than two years
were marketed Thursday by A. E. Wal
qUint, of Morganville Kan. They aver
aged 27O pounds and were only one-year
Old Each hog brought $24.30. A year
ago today the top price was $6.45 a
hundred pounds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-11
Frisco indicted for Overcharge.

St. Louis, Oct 1.-The st. Louis
& san Francisco Railway company
has been indicted on eleven counts for
ALLEGED violation of the interstate
commerce law of 1887 by the federal
grand jury. The charges against the
railroad set forth that At made an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-11

er homeseekers' fares shall be aboi-
ished Several months ago a number
of lines connected with the associa-
-ion favored the elimination. of home
seekers rates after tile last selling
date in December next
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-11
ABOLISH HoAIEsEEKER RATES?
Central Passenger Association VIII
Talk Over Plan.

Chicago, Oct. Representative
of eastern railroads members of the
Central Passenger association are
meeting today for discussion of vari-
Jus questions of Importance to passen-
ger traffic, among them that of wheth-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-11

overcharge in the Tariff on boxed
burial caskets delivered 70 it from
connecting lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-11
SANTA F,E AT WELLINGTON.
Road viii Spend More Than 100000
in and Near Kansas. Town.

Wellington, Kan, Oct. 11.-Well-
ington is getting its share OF the i'm
prOveE1ents that the Santa Fe is dis
tributing over it's divisions. Over
$4,000 will be spent for the better
ment of the tracks in the local yards
and Tor twenty-five miles west of
Wellington. The work of ballasting
the road for twenty-five miles west of
here began this week and will be
pushed as fast as the weather will
Permit. The estimated cost of this
work is something over $114,0OO.
When completed the ballasting will be
within two miles of Harper.
The rock ballast which is being
used in this work is being taken from
the rock quarry at Augusta From
seven to fifteen cars of ballast are
low arriving daily and are being dis
tributed along the track west of here
The ballasting of this twenty-five miles
vii! not be completed until some time
next summer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-11
YOUR SOUR, Classy, UPSET STOMACH
WILL FEEL FINE In FIVE MINUTES

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-11
ANITA FE, TULSA TO THE GULF.

Independence Has Heard a Rumor of
New Extension.
Independence, Kan, Oct 1.-THE
Havana dam of the Santa Fe is now
under way 1t is to be an enormous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-11
ELECTTsC LINE RIGHT OF WAY.

Arkansas Valley Plans Include Terri
tory Hutchinson % HaIstead.
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for 1t. was closest down the bank.
an somethin' hit the water"
But them's the Jerseys over yon-
der: II he was a spy he'd be headin'
the other way" aat gl4
IT'S little he'd think OF the way
with the gang of us yelpin' at his
heels. Besides. there's plenty Of his
kind over in those Jerseys who'd take
good care OF the likes OF him"
But there's guard stationed
across yonder" ..-...t. .
"Pish. a corporal's squad. just about
opposite at the ferry landin'. an q
company OF Yagers down at Glouces-
ter. There's plenty room between for
bold lad to find free passage"
The two fell silent. staring out over
the water. They had set me thinking,
however, and this knowledge OF where
the British pickets were stationed was
| exactly the information most re.
quired. had no desire to cross the
Delaware. yet apparently in that di-
rection lay the only remaining avenue
of escape.
At the lower end OF the float l man
aged to silently remove my boots. and
then waited. listening to the move
ments of the men above. l must have
chung there ten minutes. expecting
every moment the party securing the
shore would return. yet not daring to
make the venture with those fellows
sitting there. and silently gazing out
across the water. At last l heard them
get to their feet. and tramp about on
the fiat deck OF the barge, the low
murmur CT their voices reaching me
although words were indistinguishabl BILE
! | could hope for no better time. Fill.
ing my lungs with air. sank below
the surface Of the river. and then
rising. struck boldly out into the full
sweep Of the current
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let jacket into the dirt with gesture
Of disgust. Il had even forgotten |
wore it. Wait a moment. ! heard
your prayer, and know you must be
with US. am Major Lawrence OF the
Maryland Line"
He stared at me motionless.
Then how come ye here?"
81 was sent into Philadelphia by
Washington himself but my identity
was discovered. and there was no way
to escape except across the Delaware
reached here during the night, and
crept into your shop to hide The
sound OF your voice awoke me from
sleep. and | knew from your words
that II was safe for me to come forth.
You may know 1t. young man, but
don't" he replied grufiiy. Were
bit suspicious of strangers here in the
Jerseys these days. The minions OF
Satan encompass us about, what
have ye to show to prove your story
shook my head. extending my
hands.
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CHAPTER VI.
The One Hope.

Tho One Hope. .r
AS he stopped and faced about. as
instantly halted.
Perhaps this spot may satisfy your
requirements" he said sarcastically.
''Iis far enough away at least. and
the light is not so bad"
TT will do" l replied, and threw my
scarlet jacket on the grass. strip to
the white, sir, and then We can see
fairly well where to strike. That's bet
ter. On guard"
He came at me fiercely enough, con-
fdent OF his mastery of the weapon.
and, no doubt. expecting me to prove
an easy victim of his skill. His first
onslaught, a trick thrust under my
guard, caused me to give back step
or two. and this small success yielded
him the oyer-conf1dence l always pre-
fer that an opponent have. l was
young, agile. cool-headed. instructed
since early boyhood by my father. q
rather famous swordsman, In the mys-
teries Of the game. yet preferred that
Grant should deem me novice. With
this in mind. and in order that might
better study the mans style, l re-
mained strictly on defense. giving way
slightly before the confident play Of
his steel, content with barely turning
aside the cleaning point before it
pricked me. At first he mistook this
for weakness. sneering at my parties.
as he bore In with increasing reckless
ness. ..--.-
"A club would be more in your line.
Il take it, Mr.. Lieutenant Fortesque."
he commented sarcastically. but I'll
play with you while for practice
iah, that was lucky turn OF the wrist!
So you do know trick or two? Per
haps you have a parry for that thrust
as Welt All! an inch more and I'd
have pricked you-your defense is
not bad for a boy! By all the gods.
tasted blood then-now I'll give you q
harder nut to crack"
/ was fighting silently. with lips
ciosed, outstanding my breath, scarce
ly hearing his comments. Every
stroke, every thrust, gave me insight
of his school. and instinctively my
blade leaped forth to turn aside his
point. He was a swordsman, stronger
than ], and of longer reach, yet his
tricks were old. and he relied more on
strength than subtlety Of fence. He
countered with skill. laughing and
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ing them back" his face darkening.
Every man who rides with me know 8
what war means here in the Jerseys;
they have seen their homes in flames,
their women and children driven out
by Hessan hirelings. We fight for
life as well as liberty, and when we
strike we strike hard. But enough OF
that. We have sufficient confidence in
each other by now to talk freely. What
did you discover in Philadelphia? No
more than | could tell you myself. I'll
Warrant"
| told the story. while he listened
silently. his eyes alone expressing in
terest AS | ended. he slowly lit his
pipe. and sat there smoking, apparent
ly thinking over what ! had said.
Have | learned anything of impor-
tance?" ] asked finally.
For Washington. yes; but very lit.
tie unknown to me. So you met Mis-.
tress Claire, eh? The little mink! T
is a month since I heard OF her"
no BE CoNTINUEDD
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|1|S:522I!I8
|i{1|a;51 }:|3S
POPULAR SYMBOL OF VALUE
Young Man Evidently Was Lacking In
'. His Appreciation Of the Coun-
try's Statesmen.
Ilif1}5;f7 Is|3S ONLY

There is plenty Of food for cynical
thoughts in the national capital. as is
shown by the following incident which
happened on a Washington street car:
A worldly young man, prone to crit
icise. was gazing at the advertise
ments which decorate the interior of
the car. One advertised a new kind
of collar for men. The dome OF the
capitol was represented encircled by
one of the collars. and on the sen
ate and house wings of the build
ing were placards giving prices and
sizes. The placard on the senate end
OF the capitol read. Quarter size"
and that on the other end said. Two
for a quarter"
The worldly cynical young man
turned to his companion
That" he remarked, Just about
expresses my opinion of some Of
these here congresmen. Judge.
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WELL PEOPLE TOO
Wise Doctor Gives Postum to Con-
valescents.

A wise doctor tries to give nature It's
best chance by saving the little
strength OF the already exhausted pa
tient, and building up wasted energy
with simple but powerful nourish-
ment.
Five years ago." writes a doctor
Il commenced to use Postum in my
own family instead OF coffee" Cts
a wellknown fact that tea is just as
injurious as coffee because 1t contains
caffeine. the same drug found in cof-
fee.) II was SO well pleased with the
results that I had two grocers place
It in stock. guaranteeing its sale.
Il then commenced to recommend 1t
to my patients in place OF coffee, as a
nutritious beverage. The consequence
is, every store in town is now selling
1t. as it has become a household ne
cessity in many homes.
I'm sure 1 prescribe Postum as Oft
en- as any one remedy in the Materia
Medica-in almost every case of indi-
gestion and nervousness l treat, and
with the best results.
"When I once introduce It into a
family, 1t is quite sure to remain.
shall continue to use it and prescribe
1t in families where / practice.
In convalescence from pneumonia,
typhoid fever and other cases l give
it as liquid, easily absorbed diet.
| You may use my letter as reference
any way you see fit" Name given by
Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich.
Read THE Road to WerlSille," in
pkgs. There's a reason"
| Ever read the above 1etterH A new
enc appears from time to time. They
| are geauines trss, ana full Of hunsn
optQeeSt. tf .gH
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CARRYING Il Too Far.

Scientific management, like any
other good thing. may be carried to
excess"
The speaker was r. Marriott
Thompson. the San Francisco scienti
fic management expert. He continued.
says the New York Tribune:
We scientific managers mustn't 60
as far as Hussler went.
'Hussler was the proprietor of
tremendous factory where scientific
management had reduced the mo-
tions of every hand from 500 to II.
Hussler attended a very fashionable
wedding one day. a wedding where
the ceremony was performed by
bishop assisted by dean and a
canon, and in the most impressive
part of the writ, Hussler. overcome by
his scientific management ideas. rush
ed up to the altar and pushed the
bishop and canon rudely back
Here, boys, he said, ones quite
enough for little job like this"
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CHAPTER VII.
The Blacksmith.

! had come up gasping for breath
well out In the stream, either shore a
mere darker shadow showing above
the water How far l had been swept
below the barge could not be guessed,
as could distinguish no outlines
clearly, excepting the bare spars of a
vessel. tied up to the west shore. AS
this ship had not been in sight previ-
ously concluded the drift had been
greater than anticipated, and struck
out quickly toward the opposite bank,
fearful lest l be borne down as far as
Gloucester before l could finally make
land. 1t was hard swim across the
swift current, and was nearly ex-
hausted when ! finally crept up the
| low bank. and lay dripping and pant
| ing in the shelter OF some low bushes.
| Except for the bark of distant dog
there was no sound more disturbing
| than the rustic of leaves, and the lap
| ping Of water. AS my breath came
| back | sat up, wrung ont my clothes
as best l could, and. with difficulty.
drew on the boots | had borne across,
slung to my shoulder.
| possessed but dim conception of
where | was, yet knew l must make a
| wide detour to the east SO as to escape
British foraging parties.
l must have plodded doggedly along
| through the darkness for fully five
miles without perceiving the first sign
| of habitation, or even wood into
which | could crawl for concealment,
when l suddenly came upon a long,
opo.ctory Stopa hI,i16ipu ctop6ipp at
the left of the road, a grim, silent, ap-
parently deserted structure. one end
of the roof caved in, and several Of
the windows smashed. l tried the
doors. but they appeared firmly fas-
| tened. Far in the east there was a
faint tightening of the sky promising
the approach of dawn, and thus
aroused to a knowledge that l must
| Immediately attain shelter, clam
bered through one Of the broken win
dows, and dropped to the earthen
| floor Within could see nothing. not
even hand held before my eyes, yet
carefully felt my way forward through
a tangle of rubbish. wheels. scraps of
| iron, some casks. a number of plough
| handles, and a riffraff of stuff could
not make out. The place had evident
ly been used as a repair shop, but
must have been closed for months, as
could feel the grit Of dust every
where. and cobwebs brushed against
my face as moved about. Finally l
felt the outlines of large box half
| filled with paper. and, for want OF
something better, crept in and snug
gled down. intending to rest there un-
| til daylight should reveal my sur
roundings. raf ts ~ -.-.f-a-. ......."
was warm enough now, my cloth
ing practically dry, but thoroughly
tired from the. long tramp over the
dark road. and exhausted by the ex-
citement through which l had passed.
Even my mind seemed duiled, and It
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appeared useless to think or plan. I
had not Intended to sleep, yet drowsi-
ness came, and lost consciousness.
i Know not what aroused me, but II
was already daylight. Q CLEAN Of sun
through the windows turning the fes-
tooned cobwebs into golden tapestry.
one side Of the box in which l lay
had been broken out, and l could see
the full length Of the shop, which ap-
peared Uttered from end to end with
all manner of Implements OF hus-
panory, and woodworking and black
smiths tools. All this perceived
with my first glance, but 1t was the
distant sound of voice which as in
stantly held my attention. At first
could not locate the speaker nor com
prehend the peculiar singsong OF the
utterance. But as | lifted my head,
listening intenuy. l knew the man to
be beyond the wooden partition at my
right, and that he WAS praying fer
vently. somehow heartened by this
discovery | crept out from the bed OF
papers, and stole silently forward to
the narrow door which apparently led
never ceased in its monotonous ap-
peal. and | ventured to lift the latch,
and take cautious glance through the
slight opening. "
IL was a blacksmith shop Of fair
size, fully equipped with all the tools
or the trade. The man was facing me.
nut with eyes closed, and uplifted. as
his lips poured forth the fervent words
OF prayer l was not a religious man
In those days. yet the faith of my
mother was not forgotten, and there
was something Of sincerity about that
solitary kneeling figure I could not but
respect. The words uttered, the deep
resonant voice, and above all. the ex.
preston OF that upturned face, held
me silent, motionless. He was a man
OF short, sturdy limb, but great bulk
massive chest, and immense shoulders
evidencing remarkable strength. What
was this man. this praying black
smith? A patriot surely, from his
| words OF petition; one who had suf
fered much. but was willing to suffer
more, The strength chiselled In that
upturned face. those deeply marked
features, revealed no common mental
equipment. Here was real man,
with convictions, one who would die
for an ideal; without doubt radical.
| ready to so to any extreme where con-
| science blazed the way
As he finally paused. his head bowed
low, stepped forward into the light,
| confident Of welcome. utterly forgetful
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faint sound Of my approach on the
floor he was upon his feet fronting
me, the shortness OF his limbs yield
ing him a certain grotesque appear
ance. his deepset eyes regarding me
suspiciously. Before | could realize
the mans intent he sprang between
| me and the outer door, his hand grip
tping an iron bar.
"A son of Baal!" came the roar from
his lips How came ye here In that
uniform? Are you alone?"
Alone. yes" and I hurled the scar
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Mothers linuual Attainment.

The mother of little boy In Kan
sas City. Kan. recites negro dialect
stories charmingly. Her small son Is
quite proud OF her accomplishment
and frequently boasts of it. One day
recently, when some of his playmates
were vaunting the achievements OF
their several mothers. the little boy
braggingly remarked:
MY mother is smarter than any of
yours; she can talk two languages.
What are they" demanded his
companions.
White and colored."
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SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence. son of Judge Law
renee OF Virginia. whose wife was Lee.
Is cent on periious mission by Gen
Washington Just after the winter at VAL
ley Forge Disguised in a British uni
form Lawrence arrives within the enemy s
lines The Major attends great fete
and saves the Lady OF the Blended
Rose" from mob. He later meets the girl
al brilliant ball. Trouble Is started
over a waltz, and Lawrence Is urged by
his partner. Mistress Mortimer (The Lady
OF the Blended Rose). to make his escape.
Lawrence is detected as spy by Captain
Z. ClYeI
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Instructive.

so you took your wife to the base
ball game?"
Yes" replied Mr.. Meekton.
Did she enjoy it?"
only part of it. She thought they
wasted a great deal OF time running
around the lot, but she thought the ar
guments with the umpire were quite
interesting Washington Star.
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only my word OF honor. ! had
pass from Hamilton, but destroyed
that before entering the British lines
II l tell the whole story, perhaps you
will understand its truth"
The expression Of his face did not
change. yet l thought the deep-set
eyes were not altogether unkind.
You are hungry, no doubt?"
Being human. yes
Then We'll eat and talk at the same
time. You're only one man, an I'm
not afraid Of you. an II ye are Brit
Usher l wouldn't starve you to death.
There's little enough. the good Lord
knows. but you're welcome to the half
Of It. Make yourself comfortable
there on the bench"
He threw open a cupboard in ono
corner. and brought forth variety Of
food. placing this upon a wide shelf
near at hand.
Help yourself" he began gravely.
1T Is rough camp fare. but doubtless
you are used to that. Do you know
me?"
/ scanned his face again intently,
nized no familiar features.
No" l replied. with some hesita,
ton. Have we ever met before?"
Not to my remembrance" and the
mans language and accent evidenced
education above his apparent station.
But l have won some repute in this
part OF the Jerseys. an thought my
name might be known to you. You
would recognize the signature OF
George Washington"
81 have seen it often"
He drew a fiat leather case from a
pocket inside his shirt. extracting
therefrom folded paper. which he
opened, and extended to me across the
table With a glance l mastered the
few lines written thereon, recognizing
Its genuineness.
Hamilton penned that" I said in
quick surprise, "and It Is signed by
Washington's own hand"
The deep-set eyes twinkled.
Right" he said shortly. that bit
of paper may save me from hangin'
some day. There are those who would
Ike well to see me swing il they only
laid hands on me at the right time
and place. You know what the paper
is?"
"A commission as Captain" and
bent over 1t again. ISSUED to Daniel
Farrell. giving him Independent com,
mand OF scouts-by heavens! are you
Bull Farrell?"
He was eating quietly. but found
TINA IN answer
There are those who call me by
that nickname; others give me even a
worse handle. IT Is my nature to
make enemies faster than friends. You
know me them"
Il was with Maxwell at German
town." the remembrance Of the scene
| coming vividly to mind. when you
came up with your ragged fellows. You
| have certainly taught them how tc
| fight"
There was no teaching necessary
| all the trouble ever have is in hold
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His Reason,

-Dearest-During the first dance
! have with you be sure and say some
thing to me.
She-Why?
He-Because you're so light. IL you
don't speak ! will not know l have
you in my arms-Prnceton Tiger.
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In a woman's eye the most attrac-
tive thing about a man is her ability
to attract him.