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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10

| equipment to handle the immense traf-
| f1c confronting them in the west for
the next SIX months. 1t is not expect
| eo that the congestion will become
a az. untiI october, and unless wealth
er conditions are favorable the closest
students of business and traffic condi-
uons. predict that the railroads will be
unable 10 handle the immense volume
OF tonnage offered for shipment.
1rafnc over all railroads is steadily
enlargtng, and earnings are SHOWING
increases from week to week July
returns of unloadings and earnings are
the most satisfactory in months The
Isures on earnings, however. have not
peen made up, but they will show
larger than in June, and a material
gam over July last year. Loading re-
turns on the Burlington for the month
OF July increased over 5000 cars,
compared with last year, there being
one more working day last month than
year ago, which was of significance.
Santa Fe and Rock Island Gain.
The Santa Fe's loadings increased
Is per cent. The Rock Island gained
over 1000 cars, and on the other
roads there were proportional gains.
miscellaneous business continues to
show steady enlargement, and was
mainly accountable for the increased
loadings and earnings. Coal business
steadily picking up, the lateness of the
harvest making the movement rather
below the seasonable volume. There
is a small shortage of cars in the south
and southwest, but it is not serious.
Business conditions are steadily
working into a more healthy position,
as the result of improved crop pros
poets and a confident feeling among
interior merchants.
Crop returns exceed early expecta-
lions, especially in winter wheat and
oats, where the yield per acre set
new record. Spring wheat is rapidly
maturing, and is so far advanced that
serious damage from black rust is not
regarded as probable.
Two railroads brought in SO per
cent. of the total deliveries of grain
last week, the Burlington having %
and the Rock Island Il per cent. The
Santa Fe handled 1C per cent, the
largest in about a year, the North
western delivered 9, Illinois Central z,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10

will be 55x71 feet in size. On the first
floor will be an assembly room 32x60
feet. This will include a stage which
will be put into use by the pupils on
special occasions.
Large Assembly Room.
The assembly room will be provided
with a vertical rolling fexifold parti-
ton, which when closed will make two
class rooms. In one of these class
rooms revolving seats will be provided
to that the pupils may all face the
same way when assembly is held.
There are cloak room adjoining. On
this floor there is 4 recitation room
20x32 feet in size.
On the second floor will be three
class rooms with adjoining cloak
rooms. On the mezzanine floor of the
second story the teachers will have a
rest room, which will De provided with
toilet facilities.
Each room will be equipped with
storage and teachers closets and they
Will also be provided wieh book cases
within the line of the walls.
The basement of the new wing will
be ten feet high, light and airy There
will be two class rooms here, which
will presumably be used for manual
training and domestic science. The
toilet rooms will also be in this portion
of the building.
In the old wing of he building there
are i've class and recitation rooms and
a principals Office G.. the first floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
SAVE WOMAN md CHILD.
Stream Threatened Them
When Help Arrived.

Bennington, Kan, Aug. 10-Waiting
nearly all light in a storm with no pro-
tee ton overhead from the driving rain,
guarding her two babies from harm,
with the waters of swollen Sand creek
surrounding her and still rising, was
the trying experience of a woman who
was travelling overland in a covered
wagon from the western part of the
state to Lawrence. She camped the
evening of the storm on Sand creek,
mile north of the city. Early in the
night the mother was awakened by the
terrific wind tearing off The wagon
sheet, and expecting the wagon to go
with them al any time. In total dark
ness, with the rain falling in torrents,
she could only stay in the wagon until
the storm subsidized. But this was not
to be all her troubles, as in few min
utes the creek arose and had the party
marooned in the wagon. With the water
rising rapidly around the wagon, not
knowing what minute she would be
flea ting down the stream, she, as a last
resort, again renewed her cries for help.
A. last Jim Chapman, a farmer across
the stream, heard her cries and went to
investigate, finding her on the other
size of the swollen stream and not be-
ing able to aid her. Chapman told her
to keep up her courage, as he would
run back to the house and call up a
neighbor over the phone, who lived on
that side of the creek, who could rescue
her. The neighbor W. A Capell. sue
ceeded in rescuing them. The woman
was in destitute circumstances and lost
nearly all the few belongings she did
nave A purse was taken up here and
enough was secured to take her to her
relatives at Lawrence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
CONDEMN MANJAL BLOCKS.
Wreck Investigators Also Blame Pub
lie for High Speed Trains.

Chicago, Aug. 10.-The Illinois rail-
road and warehouse commissioners
have made their findings in the inves-
tigation of the wreck on the c., B. &
O. railroad at Western Springs, July
IA, when 13 people were killed. The
commissioners declare against the
manual block system operated by per-
sons and for the automatic block sys-
TENS.
The commissioners attributed the
wreck to three causes:
F'irst-The demand of the public for
through trains at dangerous speed.
Second-The demand made by the
government for a similar fast rate
carrying of mail to appease the de-
mand of the public for rapid service.
Third-The acceding to the prevail
ing demands by which fast trains are
scheduled to run close together at a
highly dangerous rate.
Under these circumstances the re-
port says the very best equipment and
the very best management must work
perfectly to avoid accidents.
The commissioner find that Mrs.
Julia Wilcox, the woman in the tower
at West Springs, did not violate any
rule of the company, although she did
misunderstood a statement which led
to the stopping of a train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
DENY UNION PACIFIC MERGER.
Lovett Says Alton Will Not Receive
Even Preferential Treatment.

New York, Aug. 10.-Concerning the
future of the Chicago & Alton railway,
Robert S. Lovett, chairman of the
executive committee CT the Union Pa
cific railroad, made the following ex-
PLANTATION:
LAS soon as a quorum for the neces-
sary board meeting can be secured, 1
with some of my associates, expect to
go on the board of directors and
executive committee of the Chicago &
Alton, but the road is in no sense
about to become part of the Union
Pacific system or enjoy preferential
treatment as a connecting carrier.
-Our relation is to be only that of a
stakeholder and creditor, who by the
consent of the other stockholders, has
been entrusted with the selection and
direction of the management of the
company in the interest of all con-
cerned. BY the selection of an expert
enced and energetic president and staff
and a close attention to details, we
shall endeavor to conserve the safety
of our investment, as well as that of
others in the Alton as a strictly indie
pendent company"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10

portion of the structure, and when
completed the school will be decidedly
up-to-date.
There will be fat roof over the
entire building, and an attractive en-
trance will add much to the general
appearance.
However, a description of the in
terror of the structure beginning with
the new wing will include some inter-
esting facts concerning the modern
ideas that have been embodied in the
plans by the architect, John F. STAN
ton, and the members of the commit
tee appointed by the board of educa-
ton to confer with him, composed of
superintendent c. c. Starr. L. NJ. Pen
well, chairman of the building commit
tee of the old board, and William
Conry, engineer to TIE board.
Light Over Left Shoulder.
The windows will be so arranged
that the light will fall over the left
shoulder of the pupils, in accordance
the proper method of procedure in
school construction.
The ventilating system will be mod
ern. There will be drinking fountains
provided with automatic shutoffs.
SUP erintendent Starr believes that
the dust problem has been solved.
There will be no Lodges to catch dust.
Even the picture moulding will be con-
The waincoting will be of enamel
finish so constructed that the corners
will be obliterated. In other words,
war was declared against dust for the
sake of proper sanitation.
The window stills will be of imitation
stone. so that potted plants may be
kept there and watered freely without
danger of injuring woodwork. The
be finished with ornamental metallic
ceilings. These together with all side
walls will be tinted.
The new portion of the structure
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
KANSAS GOSSIP.
Angry Bull Injuries Farmer.

Cottonwood rails. Aug. 1O.-Attacked
by an angry bull while driving his herd
OF cattle to pasture, William Hubert, a
farmer living three miles northwest of
Strong City, i. now in a serious con-
dition.
1t was probably due to the fact that
the bull was dehorned that Hubert es-
capped with his life at all, as the en-
ra ged animal, after knocking him down,
pummeled him severely, finally pinion-
ing him against a fence, from which
hazardous position he was rescued.
AS Hubert is 60 years of age, his in
juries will go hard with him. DR.. Chas.
Mckinley, of Strong City, who has
charge of his case, however, believes
he will recover. lroviding no internal
injuries have been sustained. which
may develop later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
ACCIDENT INQUIRIES FARCEs
Vice President Park SIaps Work of
Commissioners and Cornners

Vice President Park Slaps Work of
Commissioners and Coroners
Accident Investigations by commits
sions and coroners are farce gener-
ally, not getting anywhere near the
true facts, and the investigators SEEM
ingly not caring whether they do or
not
This sharp thrust is contained in an
article by W. L. Park, vice president
and general manager of the Illinois
Central railroad. in the current Rail-
way Age Gazette.
TT is much BETTER adds Mr.. Park,
that the officials dir let and conduct
the investigation with open doors and
support it by responsible citizens as
members of the board of inquiry.
There is nothing more to say when
they get through
According to Mr.. Park, many roads
seem to fear publicity of accidents and
prefer that the "other fellow have
all the public notice of this character.
He points out, however, that their
time comes" inevitably, and il an I'M
desirable way.
THE discipline record on American
railways is faulty" Vice President
Park continues. There should be
fixed a definite number of dement's
sufficient to automatically remove an
inefficient employee from tie service.
1.-THE record should be in the super
intendent's office, and each man at all
times should be required to know his
record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
He Is Now Candidate for Con-
gress in Michigan.
Former Lawrence Man and Or
ganized Pop Party.
BROADER UNDER GOV. LEEDY
Now He's Michigan Manufac-
turer and Republican.
Will Make Race as Progressive
He's an Orator.

Washington, Aug. 1O.-w. H. Sears
former resident of Lawrence. and
wen known politician and brigadier
general of the Kansas state militia I'M
der the Leedy regime, has announced
himself candidate for congress in
opposition to his personal friend, Con-
gresham Mclaughlin, now serving the
Ninth Michigan district. 1t was only
a few weeks ago that General Scar SIS
candidacy for the Michigan Legislature
was mentioned in the Topeka State
Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
GRAIN MEN TO FIGHT RATES
Middle Westerners Afraid Traffic Will
Go to Gulf Ports

Chicago, Aug. 1O.-Grain interests
In Chicago and other cities through
out the middle west are preparing a
vigorous fight against changes in rates
on grain, to become effective next
Monday, which they contend will di-
vert the tide of grain traffic entirely
through gulf ports.
The Missouri Pacific, in connection
with the Texas & Pacific, has filed a
tariff, effective August 12, with a re-
duction of to cents per 100 pounds
in export rates on grain to New Or
leans from lower Missouri river and
upper Mississippi river points.
Grain men contend that grain now
moving through Atlantic ports will be
diverted to gulf points, affecting Chi
cago, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York, Boston, Montreal and other
eastern cities, heavily.
Efforts already have been made to
obtain a suspension of the new tariffs
filed by the Gulf lines, but as what was
asked was suspension of a reduction,
the commission announced informally
that it could not see its way clear to
such action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10

uueent passage or the urine; the forehead
and the back-of-the-head aches: the
stitches and pains in the back: the grow
eyes; yellow skin; sluggish bowels.
SWOLLEN eyelids or ankles; leg Grams:
unnatural short breath: sleepIessness and
the dependency?
1 have a recipe for these troubles that
you can depend on. and if you want to
write and get a copy it. Many doc
tor would charge you $3.50 just for writing
this prescription. but have it ana viii
be glad to send 1t to you entirely free
Just drop me a line like this: Dr. A r
Robinson K944. Luck Building. Detroit
Mich. and I will send it by return mai
in plain envelope. AS you will see when
you get it. this recipe contains only pure
harmless remedies. but it has great heal
Ing and pain-conQuering power.
1t will quickly show IT'S power once vo,,
use 1t so think you had better see what
It is without delay. I will send you 4
copy free-you can use it and cure your
self at home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
CHANGE TO COAL Is COSTLY.
Santa Fee Spends $780, 900 to Abandon
Oil on One Division.

Arkansas City, Kan, Aug. 10.-A
carload of ash pans has arrived in the
city, to be installed on the locomo-
tiVes of the Oklahoma division that
are being converted from oil burners
back to coal burners. A Santa Fe
man said this morning that it will cost
800, 900 just to make the change to
coal on the Oklahoma division. The
Frisco railroad was wise enough to
have contract with the Standard OIL
company when that road began using
oil which stipulated the amount of oil
70 pc furnished and uniform price.
Violation of this agreement placed the
responsibility on the Standard COM
pany of paying for the change back to
coal and giving the Frisco 100000 in
addition. Consequently, the Frisco is
out nothing for the change back to
coal and amount of money saved will
comprise many thousands of dollars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
Rain Helms Late Corn.

Arkansas City, Kan, Aug. 10.-The
rains have added materially to the out
look for the corn crop in this vicinity.
Late corn has been wonderfully bene-
flied by the rains and in many in
stances promises to produce a bumper
yield. There will be an excellent and a
very poor field of corn adjoining, which
cor ditions can only be accounted for by
the way the crop was farmed. Early
corn was damaged considerable by the
dry and hot weather 1t is practically
certain that Cowley and Sumner coun-
ties in this state and Kay and Usage
counties in Oklahoma will have a reas-
enable good corn yield, as well as an
abundance of other farm feed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
SURE, GAS is FAILING.
But New Wells Are Being Brought in
Regularly.

Caney, Kan, Aug. 10.-Four new
gassers have been brought IN in the
new west field of Caney during the
past month. The gas wells are shall
low, about 800 to 500 feet, and are
good for a half million to two million
feet production a day. The wells were
brought in while drilling for oil. The
gassers show that there is much .zas
yet near Caney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10

over this Office is d room which will
serve as library. Aside from one
class room the new heating and venti-
latlng system will be installed in the
Basement
1t viii be seen that the building
when completed should meet the de-
mands in Potwin for some time to
come There will be ten full sized
class rooms in the building, and two
recitation rooms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
Every window Broken.

winfield, Kan, Aug. 10.-During an
electrical storm the farmhouse of Clyde
Holt, near Eaton, was struck by light
ming. The bolt nit and damaged the
roof and then, by strange freak, tore
out all the windows. Mr.. and Mrs. Holt
were both severely shocked, but were
not seriously injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
RAILROAD NEWS
Rail Lines Now Facing Largest
Traffic in Years.
Acute Congestion Anticipated
by Officials Soon.
ROCK ISLAND AND SANTA FE
Gain of 1000 Cars for One-15
Per Cent for Other.
Other Items of Interest in the
Traffic World.
ROCK ISLAND AND SANTA FE

indications for a large business are
becoming more pronounced, says the
New York Evening Post out of Chi
cago- Hardly a railroad in the coun-
Try mas sufficient terminal facilities and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10

Wickler-Beastly weather, isn't it?
Stickler-Why will you use those idiotic
expressions? How can the weather be
beastly? Wicller-WeH, it's raining cats
and dogs.-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
MANY new IDEAS
New Wing of POtwin School
VIII Be Different.
Health of the Child Has Been
Considered.
ALONG SCIENTIFIC LINES
Construction VIII Be Up to
Date in Every Particular.
Entire Building VIII Include
Ten Glass Rooms.

1t will be different. The new wing
of the Potwin school building about to
be erected by Frank Spencer will be
model of perfection. The exterior will
be made to harmonic with the old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10

Wabash 6. Alton and st. Paul 5 per
cent. each, the Great Western 8, and
Eastern Illinois per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
RECORD OF A
GREAT MEDICINE
Doctors Could Not Help Mrs,
Templeton -Regained
Health through Lydia E.
Pinkham's Compound.

Hooper, Nebraska. -e'I am very Glad
to tell how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has helped me. For five wears
l suffered from female troubles so / was
scarcely able to do my work took doc
tors medicines and used local treatments
but was not helped. 1 had such awful
bearing down pains and my back was so
weak could hardly walk and could not
ride. often had to sit up nights to sleep
and my friends thought could not live
long. At my request my husband got
me bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and I commenced to
take it. By the time had taken the
seventh bottle my health had returned
and began doing my washing and was a
well womar. Atone time for three weeks
/ did all tie work for eighteen boardera
with no signs of my old trouble return
ing. Many have taken your medicine
after seeing what it did for me. Iwould
not take $1,000 and be where 1 was. You
have my permission to use my name if
it will aid anyone. Mrs. SUSIE Tenn
PLEToN, Hooper, Nebraska.
ThePinkham record is proud and peer
less one. 1t is record of constant VIC
tory over the obstinate ills of woman-i!ls
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10

The president has nominated William
c. Markham for reappointment as post
master at Baldwin City, Kan.
Kansas postmasters appointed by the
postmaster general are: Edith Hardin
Gem; David w. Hargrave. Urbana.
Wardneigh T. Rogers. Bird City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10

Read the State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10

that deal out despair.
1t is an established
fact that Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound has re-
stored Health to thou
sands of such suffer-
ing women. Why
don't you try tiff you
needsuch q medicine?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-10
Relieves Urinary and Kidney Troubles.
Backache. Straining. Swelling. Etc.
Stops Pain I'm the Bladder. Kidneys
and Back.

Wouldn't 1t be nice within a week or so
to begin to say good bye forever to the
scalding. dribbling. straining. too fire.
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H0W,S TH1S2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
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NOSE STOPPED UP
WITH CA1ARRH
A Common Sense Treatment for Colds
and Catarrh, Gives Instant Relief.

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It is easy to apply, pleasant to use,
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Never neglect cold, and don't SUI
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