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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17

shops. In this work he was eminently
successful and he ably demonstrated
the fertility of the railway field for the
Introduction of improved tools and shop
methods.
In 1904 he was offered the position
of engineer of shop methods on the
Santa Fe system, and his record in
that capacity was such that, in De-
cember, 1906. ne was appointed assist
ant superintendent of motive power. In
this capacity he was given entire SUI
perYision over shop tools and machine
ny, shop methods and practices and the
continuance of the differential wage
payment system inaugurated by Har-
rington Emerson Mr.. Jacobs wide
range of experience, his thorough edu-
cation in mechanical matters, his un-
firing energy, coupled with his pleas
ing personality, enabled him to secure
far greater results in this work than
had been anticipated.
Through his efforts the toolrooms in
all the shops of the Santa Fe were re-
organized and placed on a more salts
factory basis. Standards for all tools
were developed, and the manufacture of
point for the purpose of securing high
er efficiency and economy.
He developed the efficiency system of
wage payment and extended the sys-
tenn to include many more branches
than those originally intended.
ments of far reaching value in the
standardizing of locomotive parts and
in the standardizing of shop methods,
and developed an efficient system OF
mechanical ard locomotive performance
records
While these achievements are in
themselves a remarkable record for
man not yet 50 years of age, he has
attained honors in other fields.
While devoting his time and atten-
ton assiduouSly to his chosen vocation,
his views concerning the organization
and operation of railway shops, en-
bodied in articles which appeared from
time to time IN various mechanical and
technical journels, earned for him
we'll merited reputation as an author
These papers, rejecting fund of val
liable Information glea ned from oDSer-
walton and practical experience in me-
matters, were published late,
in book form as "Betterment Briefs
by John Wiley & Sons and have serv
ed to place his name among the fore
most writer's on mechanical subjects.
Not content with these attachments,
Mr.. Jacobs prolific imagination and
persistent investigation led him to
produce a number of improved mechan-
icaI devices, the most notable being a
sectional nonexploSive frebox, q gaso-
line track repair and inspection car
and a locomotive superheater. He also
has been foremost in the development
Of the oxyacetylene method of auto
genous welding. At present he holds
some % patents granted him by the
United States and foreign governments
Thus is it seen that it is up to the
man himself today just as in former
times to make of himself a success or a
derehct. and the young man of today
has the edge on his father and his
grandfather IN this regard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
He GIVES UP PLACE
Captain Goodrich Leaves Sol
diers' Home After % Years.
Aged by Service to Veterans,
Plans to Sell Autos.

Leayenworth, Kan, Aug. 17.-Capta1n
D. c. Goodrich, who for more than a
quarter of a century, Las been con-
nected with the soldiers home here, has
received notification of the acceptance
of his resignation which was rendered
to the board of directors August 1. Inc
resignation will take effect October 1,
upon which date Captain Goodrich VIII
have rounde. cut % years of active ser
vice.
Captain Goodrich came to the home
in 1887, when the total population was
only 20 veterans. Since then more than
10000 have come and gone, and 4,6OO
have died there. He was chief clerk IN
the treasurer's office from 1885 to 1887,
when upon the recommendation of
Governor Martini of Kansas, he was
appointed quartermaSter, which posi-
ton he held until 1901, when the office
of commissary of the subsistence de-
partment was created. He was given
his choice of either position and took
the one which he now holds. In giving
his reasons for his resignation, Captain
Goodrich said:
l have been in the employ of the de-
partment for 81 years, which is three
years longer than any other man in any
of the 10 national homes, and / think
it is time to step out and make room
fer someone else. Furthermore, there is
u great deal of responsibility attached
to the position and I feel am getting
toe old to attend to the work properly"
Captain Goodrich will move his fam
lily to Kansas City, where he will en-
gage in the automobile business, with
his SON Will Goodrich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
Old SOD HOUSES
Have Been Replaced by Mod
ern, Up-to-Date Homes.
Growth of Norton County
Shown by Photos.

Norton, Kan, Aug. 17.-In the First
State bank building in Norton there
are three pictures hanging on the
walls that tell the story of early times
in Norton county. They are views of
sod houses, built in the early sos.
The well to do eastern. visitor, seeing
the picture, couldn't help but believe
there was little happiness in the early
Norton county "soddies-''
One of these ''soddies was the
primitive home of o. D. Hershiser.
who lives five miles from Norton. In
its place today there stands modern
home with bath tub and hot and cold
water, and all other conveniences that
make home life comfortable and hap
py. This home cost about $4,000.
The owner has $40 acres of good,
we'll improved lands we'll stocked with
horses, cattle and hogs.
Another "soddy' was the home of
Alfred Smith. This picture was TAX
en- just as the lady of the house was
preparing to hang out a washing.
The third picture is that of the Nor
ton county pioneer, J. c. Brown. This.
too, seems to convey the thought that
the days of the sod house in Mort IN
county brought forth more sunshine
than darkness.
They are few and scattered now, and
in their places there have been erected
more commodiouS frame, stone and
brick residences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17

rhages which would last for weeks and I
was not able to sit up in bed. 1 suffered
q great deal with my back and was SO
nervous could scarcely sleep at night,
and did not do any Homework for three
years.
''Now / can do as much work as
any woman of my age in the county,
thanks to the benefit / have received
&rom Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. recommend your remedies
% all suffering women. Mrs. MARTHA
L. HOLLOWAY, Odd, Va
No other medicine for woman's ills has
received such widespread and unquali-
fed endorsement. We know of no other
medicine which has such a record of
success as has Lydia E Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound For more than 30
years it has been the standard remedy
for woman's ills.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass.s for adj
vice. Your letter Will be opened,
read and answered by q woman,
and held in strict condolences
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
RAILRoADED As YEARS.
Chicago Employees Honor Pennsy
Foreman at Pension Time.

Chicago, Aug. 17.-"Be dutiful. be
ambitious, be charitable, be honest. "
Honest Bill" Grady. his hair and
beard snow white, but with step and
voice still firm, today gave his philoso-
ply to approximately Toe employ ees
who gathered in the Union passenger
station to witness his passing from the
service of the Pennsylvania railroad,
after forty-five consecutive years of
service. The veteran-he was the rail-
road foreman-was pensioned today,
having reached the age of 20 years,
and in token of his faithfulness, en-
ployees, from the lowly track 1abOrers
10 the head station officials, presented
him with a gold-headed cane and
bouquets of flowers. Through forty
five years of service he has never had
an accident. Engineers ready to de-
part on great trains for the coast cities
left their putting iron steeds to shake
hands for the last time with the boss
of the yard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
FACE COVERED
WITH P|MPLES
Red and Irritated. PimpIes Festered.
Itched and Burned. Used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment About 8
Weeks. Was Completely Cured.

1913 Dayton St.. Chicago. Ill. MY
face was very red and irritated and was
covered with 2inlples. The pimples festered
and came to a head. They itched and
burned and when scratched them became
sore. tried soaps and they would not stop
the itching and burning of the skin. This
lasted for a month or more At last tried
Cuticura Ointment and Soap. They took
out the burning and itching Of the skin
soothing it very much and giving the relief
that the others failed to give me. used the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment about three
weeks and was completely cured" (Signed)
Miss Clara Mueller Mar. 16. 1912.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
SOUTH DAKOTA is ANXIOUS.
Worst Car Shortage in History Stares
Grain Men in Face.

Huron, 8. D., Aug. 16.-How to
transport the immense small grain
crop now being gathered in South Da-
kota is the problem that railway
freight traffic men are trying to solve.
That a car shortage, the equal Of
which has never been known in this
part of the northwest is imminent, is
the view of railroad officials. Thous-
ands of cars have been brought into
the state to handle the grain.
Fifty million bushels of wheat,
10000, 600 bushels of oats, 100000
bushels of barley 8, 900, 900 bushels of
rye and at Ieast 5000. 600 bushels Of
flax will go to the market in South
Dakota about the same time. Before
these crops are half out of the way
will come the potato and corn crops
both of gigantic proportions-to be
cared for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
Catch Clever Horse Thief.

Independence, Kan, Aug. 17.-Leon-
ard Stevenson, who it is alleged, with
the assistance of his wife, has been do
ing a wholesale horse stealing business,
was landed in the Montgomery county
Jail today. He was located at Howden,
Okla, by Sheriff Paxton, trailed to
South CoffeyviIle to near Tyro where
the hashlight of the auto showed him
dead ahead. He leaped from the buggy
and took to the brush and Deputy
Sheriff McInroy, out with Paxton,
jumped him from a straw stack and
captured him. He was armed with a
shotgun, but threw it away.
Stevenson's wife recently hired a
horse at a Cherryvale livery stable and
later. it is alleged, Stevenson Joined her
and they sold the animal. He is charg-
ed with having stolen five horses in
Oklahoma. The woman is said to have
confessed and turned states evidence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
RUSH MO- p. CAR LoADINGs.
Car Service superintendent Pleads
With His Agents.

st. Louis, Aug. Nv. I. Slime, SUI
perintendent of car service of the Mis-
souri, Pacific-Iron Mountain, has been
issuing a series of post cards to the SUI
perintendents and agents of the road,
urging them to prevail upon patrons
to load and unload cars more rapidly,
thus adding to the number of cars
available for business on the lines and
improving the service. The first card
sent out follows:
do you know that the average de-
lay on every loaded car, after 1t
reaches its destination, before 1t is re-
leased, is more than forty-eight hours ?
That the same average applies to
empty cars placed for loading before
they are sent forward?
did 1t ever occur to you that by
prevailing upon our patrons to reduce
this delay by one-half it would double
he supply of cars? Is 1T worth while :?
What can you do for us?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
BURNING AND ITCHING
Day and Night Eczema In Form of Rash.

Day and Night. Eczema In Form of Rash.
Moores Hill. Ind My little daughter
had q burning and itching sensation day
and night. The eczema was in tho form
Of a rash. 1t began first in patches on her
face and under her arms. and then on her
hands We were very much alarmed about
her as it was spreading so rapidly. We used
Cuticura Soap and Ointment about one
month and they cured my little daughter
OF eczema. Her skin is as smooth as could
be and she is in fine health" (Signed) Mrs.
Lizzie Roof. Jan. II. 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are
sold throughout the world Liberal sample Of
each mailed free. with APP Skin Book. Ad-
dress postcard 'Cutictlra- Dept.T, Boston
eGTender-faced men should use Cuticura
Soap Shaving Stick. Csc. Sample free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
ECZEMA QUICKLY CURED

,"Brinkdey's Sanador' does it. It IL
the remarkable discovery Of a pharma-
cutual chemist who for ten years made
a study of skin diseases. The result is
that his "Sanador'' Is recognized by
leading physicians Of two continents as
being the only sure cure for eczema. Il
instantly relieves that terrible itching
and destroys the germs which cause
the trouble
Your own druggist. Chas w. Kohl,
personally guarantees it Get a trial
bottle from him today. Rex Pharuacy,
10th and Kansas Ava.
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BOOK NOTES.

Arthur c.. Trains &c. @. or In the
Wireless House, was written before the
disaster to the Titanic, though many of
the incidents in the story read as If they
might have been founded on the facts Of
the Titanic's voyage.
"Oh, it's quite exciting up here some
times the wireless hero of the story tells
a passenger acknowledgements
of nowhere you'll catch little sos :.
and YOU find it's a yacht that's punctured
herself on a reef God knows how far off!
And then the air gets full OF ships simply
yelling. You can hear EN- all, from the
Bay Of Biscay to the Azores"
Houghton Mifflin company have just
added several titles to their list of books
announced for publication this autumn.
YoShio Markino, the author of Miss John
Bull" will have new book entitled
When Was Young" in which he gives
childhood experiences in Japan and his
youthful adventures in San Francisco,
illustrated with profusion of his charac-
teristic sketches. Professor George n.
Palmer of Harvard university Will deliver
the IngersolI Lecture at Harvard this
year, taking as his subject 'Intimations
of Immortality in the Sonnets of Shake
speare,'' and it will be Immediately
brought out in book form.
short-story form one of the first of the
cuban adventures OF Capt Dynamite
Johnny" O'BIien, who became noted dur
ing the Spanish-American war as one of
the most daring fflibusters. The full ac-
count of Captain O'Brien's numerous ad-
ventures has recently been published in
book form by Harold Smith, under the
title, "A Captain Unafraid-"
THE Mermaid's Gift" by Julia Brown.
author OF THE Enchanted Peacock. is
one of the successes of 1911. Originality
of conception added to infinite charm
mark these six new fairy tales by the au-
thor of THE Enchanted Peacock"
Friendly but lonesome mermaids, princes
lacking fairy godmothers, tree-elves,
serviceable dragons. pansy-bu butterflies
who find ointments to endue waxen
images with life, and delicate moonbeam
sprites who bring waters OF healing 70
the needy, all win their way into the
hearts of those who love the magic wand ]
of the fairies
The new book takes its name from the
first and longest story IN the series. It |
is illustrated with eight pages, in fun
color by Maginel Wright Enright-
Professor S. z. Forman is writing
work on THE American Republic" which |
will emphasize the recent developments IN
our political interchangeable Initiative aai
the Commission Form of |
Municipal Government. Primary Elec-
tons. etc. The Century Co. announces is
sue of the book in the near future
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wait TIL Hoppers Fly.

Salina, Kan, Aug 17.-Many of the
farmers in thi. part of the state declare
that it will not be safe to SOW their
wheat crop as early as usual this fall
because of the large number of grass
hCppers which would destroy the plant
as it came through the ground, hence
the seeding will be delayed possibly
three or four weeks. 1t is declared that
many of the hoppers resemble the pest
that visited Kansas in 1874.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
EsPEE TAKES SAFETY FEVER
Committees Formed Along Lines OF
Hartman Road.

Chicago, Aug. lin development
of the ''safety-first'' movement on the
Southern Pacific system there is to be
formed safety committees composed of
officials and employees, whose business
it will be to prevent accidents OF all
kinds. The idea was originated by
julius Kruttschnitt, director of main
tenance and operation on the Harri-
man lines, and follows a record or
nearly four years of no lives lost
through collision or Gerailment.
In the operations of the various safe
~ committees as much regard is to be
taken of the life and limb OF the en-
ployees as of the passenger. The main
committee is to be composed of divi-
sion superintendent. Then on every
division there will be a committee
composed of the members of his staff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
kansas Tracks Washed Out.

Salina, Kan. Aug. 1.-THE heav-
Kansas along the main line and Lin
coin Branch of the Union Pacific rail-
road. Between Luray and Waldo on
the branch the tracks are washed out.
Near Hoxie there is another washout
and the Lincoln Branch trains from
the west are delayed several hours in
consequence. The trains from the
west on the main line of the Union
Pacific also are delayed, but the I'm
ion Pacific offices here have no know
ledge of track trouble in Kansas on
that line.
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Farmers Protest Against Ruling.

Larned, Kan, Aug. Hover seven
hundred farmers of Ford and adjacent
counties have signed a petition protest
ing against the ruling c. the Kansas
beard of health pronouncing wheat
adulterated containing one and one-haIf
pounds of weed seed. The presentation
of the petitions has been delayed be-
cause of the intense interest shown. The
farmers consider the ruling an outrag &c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
PRESIDENT WANTED A REST.
Fay of Sunset Central Retires After IS
Years of Service.

Houston, Tex, Aug. 17.-Thornwell
Fay. president of the Sunset Central
lines, embracing all the Hartman
holdings in Louisiana and Texas, an
nounced today that he would on Sep
TENDER 1 resign permanently from
railroad service.
Mr. Fay only issued brief state
ment making the plain announcement
and gave as his reason the fact that
after thirty-five years OF continued &C
tive service he feels that he Is entitled
TO a rest, He did not discuss the mat
ter of his successor.
Though his action came as sur
rrise. he has been contemplating the
move, he said, for some time His
l-esignation has been accepted by the
higher officials at New York The ap-
pointment of his successor will be
made by President Robert S. Lovett, a
former Houston man, who now heads
the entire Hartman holdings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17

De1leVe l can Sa10lY
say now that / am a
well woman. / was
reared on a farm and
had allkindsof heavy
work to do which
caused the troubles
that came on me la
ter. For five years
during the Change of
Life I was not able
to lift a pail of wa
ter. / had hemor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
Threa Wonen Norninated.

Jetmore, Kan, Aug. 17.-Three We
men were nominated for office at the
recent primary election in Hodgeman
county. Mrs. M. L. Sterrett and Mrs.
Villa Mcguire were nominated for
superintendent on the Republican and
Democratic tickets, and Miss Elfrieda
Kenyon for register of deeds on the
Republican ticket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
Arc Evcr ID Mar.

There are two things everlastIngly at
war, joy and piles. But Bucklen's Arnfca
SalVe will Danish piles in any form. 1t
soon subdues the itc ., L. Irritation, in
flammation or swelling. IL gives comfort,
invites joy. Greatest healer of burns,
bofIs, ulcers. cuts, bruises, eczema, sca1ds,
pimp1es. skin eruptions. Only Is cts at
Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
He Has a Beautiful Place.

Sylvan Grove. Aug. I'D. E. Raj
fety, a prominent merchant of Syl-
van Grove, has recently installed cleo
trio lighting and added many other
unique fixtures such as seats, cano-
pies. duck farms, bubbling fountains,
flower gardens, ETC., throughout his
large and beautiful lawn, which to-
gether with the many growing fruit
and shade trees, convert it into
beautiful park, cool and refreshing,
and a glowing pageant of electric
lights at night.
Mr.. Raffety has contributed veiy
much to the city in this artistic ar
,rangement of the different features
employed especially from an aesthetic
standpoint and as an incentive to the
identifying and general appearance
of Sylvan Grove. He has also mani
tested his generous disposition to-
wards the public by making people
welcome at all times to this delight
full retreat, which together with it's
picturesque beauty, has not only gain
ed for it local attention and praise.
but also ELECTED much commentator
by people from other places who have
visited the place.
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came to FL Dorado, his home town,
when he became i'll and was treated
here He took a bad spell about three
weeks ago and was not expected to live
and word was sent to his relatives and
friends. While he was in this critical
condition Mrs. Coggshall arrived from
Chicago and insisted upon marrying
Mr.. Smith so that she could take care
of him. Mrs Smith comes from re-
puted wealthy family of Chicago.
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KANSAS GOSSIP.
Aged Kansan Is Dead.

Hiawatha, Kan, Aug. 17.-R. p. Smith
an old-time citizen of this county, died
at the home of his daughter in this city
at the age of 90. Mr.. Smith suffered a
stroke of paralysis Sunday morning
and had been unconscious for some
time preceding his death. He was a re-
markedly strong man for his age.
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Manned Three Weels; dies.

Ell Dorado, Kan, Aug. 17.-Luther
Smith of this city is dead here, follow
ing an illness of several years with
chronic trouble. The wedding of Mr.
Smith, which occurred about three
weeks ago, was one of the most sensa-
tional that ever occurred here. Mr..
Smith, before he became 'll was a
proofreader on the Chicago Record
Herald and while there he became ac-
quainted with Mrs. Elma Coggshall. He
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17
Fails Dead From Chair.

Independence, Kan, Aug. 17.-While
Miss Sallie Demombrun, invalid,
preacher and lecturer of this city, was
being pushed about in a wheel chair,
she suddenly fell from the chair dead.
She had just finished plans for lecture
tour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17

Teacher-The right to have more thar
one wife is called polygamy. What is it
when only one wife is allowed man !!
Wiuy-Monotony, ma am.-Iippincottss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-17

Texas Styie.1Texas will never recall the
Judge who thrashed, in open court, the
man who called him liar. and then, re-
turning to the bench, fined himself for
fighting.-Boston Transcript.
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CRITICAL Time
OF WOMAN'S LIFE
From 40 to so Years of Age.
How 1t May Be Passed
In Safety.

Odd, Va.:-"I am enjoying better
health than have for 20 years, and