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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
But Not One of Them Will
Care for Granny Hunter.
Negress Turned Out in Cold
Spends Night in Coal House.

Aged and ill. an outcast from the
homes of her relatives. Rena Hunter
a negro woman, was rescued from a lit
tie shack used as a coal house back
of S14 West Fifth street, yesterday
afternoon. and was taken temporarily
to the home of Mrs. Emma Gains 1170
Fillmore street, until final arrange
ments for her comfort can be made
The woman was turned out of the home
of her grandson, Allen jenkins, of
Locust street Saturday morning, and
spent her last cent in employing an
expressman to haul her belongings to
the home of her daughter, Mary Nc
Ray. 40 Western avenue But the
daughter would have nothing to do with
her, and after spending most of the
day wandering about the neighborhood,
she was permitted to stop in the coal
house, and the authorities were mott
fed ....---
The woman declares she remembers
distinctly the battle of New Orleans,
fought during the war of 1872 by Cen
eraI Jackson, and recalls wildly the
terrible earthquake that occurred short
ly before that time. From her recollec-
tions. it is believed she is more than
100 years old. She was born on plan
tation in middle Tennessee, she says,
and her memory is wonderfully clear as
to the happenings of her early life.
even remembering the names of three
masters who owned her during the
slavery days
She is the mother, she says. of %
children most of whom were born in
slavery. The remainder were born dur
ing the Civil war. But now, in her old
age and inirmity, none of those chill
dren or her grandchildren are willing to
care for her.
Report of the woman's condition was
made Saturday afternoon to Sheriff
Norton and the police. The sheriff no
tilted the Humane society and the
Kings Immediately responded. They
made the woman as comfortable as
possible and gave her something to
eat leaving her in the coal house. for
the one night Yesterday afternoon ar
rangements were made by Kilmaurs
temporary home, and today arrange
ments are being made for her removal
to the colored Baptist home at Law
renee.
Il was praising the Lord and hol-
lering a bit" the woman explained
when asked why her grandson turned
her out land he said he couldn't put
up with that noise. So he bundled me
out But don't want no trouble made
for anybody
She lived with her daughter for six
years after coming here about II years
ago. it is said. and finally could not
get along with the daughter any long
er. Later the daughter took her back
for short time, but they failed to
harmonize. The daughter is a widow
and owns her home. She is a veterans
widow and draws a pension. The older
woman has been a county charge for
some time. the county having been
furnishing groceries, etc. for her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02

pany in the northeastern states, will
arrive in few days to spend the
Christmas holidays in Topeka and to
look after his property interests.
A. V. Lindell, assistant cashier of the
Shawnee State bank, spent Sunday in
Usage City.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Clouse entertain
ed the following guests at luncheon
Thursday: Miss Mary Roberts of Mary
vile, Mo-, Edward Wray of Pickering.
Mo-. and Master Paul Wilson of To-
peka.
A large audience enjoyed the special
missionary program given at the Cen
trail Avenue church last night.
The Taxa Hasha Embroidery club
will meet Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Miss Bessie Sheetz, 1882 North
Quincy street.
Miss Madeline Hopes has returned
home after visit with relatives near
Silver Lake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02

when the sour bile, clogged up waste
and pOisono Us matter have been e-ay14I,-
but thoroughly moved on and out Of
your system, without nausea. e,riuin1
or weakness. Your head win be clear
complexion rosy, breath sweet, stomach
regulated: no more constipation, gases.
pains and aches.
Tt Is simply a matter of keentnz
your stomach. liver and bowels clean
and regular. Then you viii always ha
weIl-aFways look and feel your hs-t
But get the genufne-the old reu-
able: ASK your druggist for "Syrup
of Figs and Elixir of Seuna DSSSLp
with contempt, the so-caIIed FIG svr7
ups sometimes substituted to fool vcr,
The true, genuine. bears the nana
California Fig Syrup Company; hook
for this on the label.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
RAILWAYS TO BUILD TOWNS.
Illinois Central and Northwestern
Plan Two New Sites.

Chicago. Dec. 2.-Announceme nt
has been made that two new towns
will be esta blished in Illinois, one by
the Illinois Central and the other by
the Northwest-~ railroad.
The town planned by the Illinois
Central will be located near Cham
paign. 1t will cover ninety acres and
the inha bitants, il is expected. will be
chiefly railroad employees. The land
Will be sold in lots at the cost of the
ground and the plating. A buSin ess
section will be LAID out, and the lots
will he disposed of at about 500 each.
Every purchaser of a lot will he re-
Quired to erect a building on the
promises.
The town planned by the North
western company will be located in
Tazewell county. where the road is
constructing an extension to the Ma
coupin county coal fields. A round
house and several terminal buildings
will be constructed. A name for
neither town has been chosen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
SANTA FE MAN TO MO. PAC.
Former General Superintendent an
Assistant to President.

A circular issued by President b.
F. Bush announces the appointment
of Finley J. Shepard as assistant to
the president on the Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain. in addition to his du-
ties as assistant to the president on
the Denver and Rio Grande- The ap-
pointment is effective Dec. 1. NJ G.
Markham. whom Mr.. Shepard sue
ceeds, has been assigned to other i'm
portant duties with the Missouri Pac-
ific-IrOn Mountain.
The new appointee's railroad train
ing has been extensive and rigorous
Most of his time has been spent in the
operating department. on every branch
of which he is thoroughly posted, but
he has also had very complete
schooling in the traffic, accounting and
treasury departm tents. Mr.. Shepard
has occupied the position of assistant
to the president of the Denver and Rio
Grande since January, 1912, when Mr..
Bush was made president of the sys-
tenn. He was at one time general su-
perintendent of the Santa Fe'S coast
lines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
MADAM! IF YOU DON'T FEEL RIGHT
TAKE DELICIOUS "SYRUP OF FIGS''
Wasteogsed bowels torpid ecayng in stomach
causes the sick headache, backache, salowness,
Bliousness and indigestion.

All women get bilious, headachy
and constipated-simply because they
don't exercise enough. They don't eat
coarse food. or enough fruit and green
vegeta bles. Those are natures ways
of keeping the liver and thirty feet
of bowels active; but very few women
employ them. The next best way is
delightful. fruity Syrup of Figs
Nearly all ills of women can be
overcome with Syrup of Figs alone.
There is no need to have sick head
ache, backache. dizziness, stomach sour
and full of gases, bilious spells. sa.IloH-
ness, coated tongue. bad breath bad
complexion. nervousness and depres-
sion- The surest and safest remedy is
one or two teaspoonfuIs of delicious
Syrup of Figs Try this tonight
you'n feel splendid IN the morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
Missouri Pacific Extension in
Kansas Planned.
New Line From KanOpOliS
North to ReIOit.
CONNECT CENTRAL BRANCH
First North and South Line in
Central Kansas.
other Items of Interest in the
Traffic World.

hutchinson Kan. Dec. Announce
ment comes from kanopois that the
Missouri Pacif1c's proposed extension
north from that point to Beloit, is now
almost assured.
Division Engineer Walker and a corps
of surveyors have been laying out the
lines there for a roundhouse and other
things which are taken to indicate there
that the extension is to be made.
The extension would be through Ellis
worth and Lincoln. and would open UP
to Hutchinson jobbers and retailers a
new territory in Ellsworth, Lincoln and
Mitchell counties
And it would do more than that At
BeIoit connection would be made with
the. Central branch that runs from
Stockton east to Atchison, owned by
the Missouri Pacific. and would open
to Hutchinson a new line across the
state. through line into northern
Kansas.
Geneseo. Kanapols. Ellsworth. Lin
coin and BeIoit all are working to Sc
cure this few miles extension of the
Missouri Pacific.
The Kama polls Journal says of the ex-
tension plans:
Mr.. Walker. division engineer of the
Missouri Pacific, was in town and
stated that plans for four-stall round
house had been submitted to the COM
pany officials at St Louis, and imme-
LAS only one engine at the present
time stays here over night, this means
one of two things: Either more trains
are to be put on this branch, or the
extension to Beloit is to be built and
this is to be the division point. As
there is not sufficient traffic to justify
such an increase in train service, or
ever will be with the present length of
the branch, the extension is therefore
almost an assured fact
The Geneseo Journal makes this COM
ment: Every indication is that the
Missouri Pacific will build the extension
to Beloit some time and if it does.
there will have to be division point
some place close to this point. Kama
polls is working hard to get the Mis-
souri, Pacific officials interested in their
progressive and up-to-date little city.
and have the division made a that
place. Fourteen miles does not make a
very great difference to a railroad when
they have the ragement that
Annapolis is giving for this enlarge
ment to their city"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
BOY ON THE FARM.
Mrs. True of Perry Tells How to Keen
Him There.

No American boy will stay on a farm
simply because it is provided with a bath.
furnace and a fireless cooker said Mrs.
D. f. True of Perry in speaking late Sat
urdav before the members of the shaw
nee Alfalfa and Farmers institute SHOW
the boy that there is life as well as a Iiv-
ing on the farm. Make him a Junior paIt-
ner in the business at the earliest oppor-
tunity. Give him an interest in the farm
no matter how small that interest may be-
The agitation of the back-to-the-far
question has gone on for twenty years
and still the exodus to the cities cor
tlnues. The keynote in making home life
on the farm worth while is partnership.
not farctcal partnership, but A real one.
between husband and wife and amonS
the children. Then If his bent plainly IS
cityward, send him with your help ard
blessing. But if life on the farm is made
worth while, most Of the boys will be
glad to stay
Other speakers at the meeting were
Prof. f. L. Holton of the State AgricIiI-
tural college, Mrs. w. Borst of Oak
Grange. and Mrs. J. D. Corbett of the
same Grange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
BIBLE STUDY.
Thessalonisns I and II. Lesson Is. pages

Thessalonisns 1 and II. Lesson 16. pages
S1-S5.
!. Author?
>. Place and date.
2. Purpose of epistles?
!. Character of the people addressed?
s. prominent word?
6. For what were the Thessalon1sns
:. Who hindered Paul from going TO
Thessalonica? 30.
g Whom did Paul send to Thessalonca e?
.. What modifies the Christians sorrow
for the dead? ALB. a.
10 What shall come as thief in the
II, What is the command for constant
prayer? 5:17.
r. What is PauI's command in 5:21?
Is Who shall be punished with ever1assJ-
ing destruction? 2-1:s o
II. What was the penalty for those who
would not work? 2-S;10-
2-s:1s. - '''''
16 We want to make statement from
Thessa1onians beginning with each let
1-5:22 Abstain from all appearance of
evil. b 1925. Brethren pray for us.
etc. with c. d. E, and all the other let
ters-
We will take lesson Is only. for Tues
day, and l would like Div. on the Re
view; Div. II the Outline: Div. III on
out on the Alphabet l would like it very
much Read all the chapters in both
epistles to TIE Thessalonians- / am hoping
my Bible Glass. or any other regular
Class, or any other regular duties, to
make some useless, unnecessary, and
often unappreciated Christmas present
One has a higher opinion of himself and is
consequently a better member of society
when he adds the things lie sets out to g. 81.
and will not allow anything ordinary to
sidetrack him from his main purpose IT
MRS c. F. MENNINGER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02

Pittsburg, Kan, Dec. Six Republican
candidates for county offices in Crawford
county have filed contest cases with the
probate court against as many Socialists,
who have been declared elected. 1t is
charged that the Socialists carried the o.
fees by fraud. 1t is said that much evil
dence is in the hands of attorneys for the
Republican candidates to show gross ir-
regularities in the management of the
election in certain parts of the county.
While the contests are local It is prob .
able that if there are any changes in the
vote on county candidates as a result
they would affect district and state can
didateS also.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
FIND RELICS IN WEST.
Prehistoric Race More Civilized Than
Indians, Finds Show.

Cambridge, Mass. Dec. "A re
port from field workers who have been
in the west for the Peabody museum
of Harvard, describes a number of
relics of a prehistoric race that once
fiourished in Nebraska, and was suffi-
GENTLY civilized to . build permanent
houses far different from the Indian
tepees.
the abodes of these prehistoric peo-
pie" says the report, land secured a
collection of flint and jasper scrapers,
knives, shell spoons, arrow heads,
bone hoes, besides various forms of
polished axes, together with a great
variety of ornaments"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
FOR CONSTIPATION
a Medicine That Does Not Cost Auv
thing Unless 1t Cures.

The active medicinal ingredient of
RexaH Orderlies which is odorIess
ts-steleSs and colorless is a compare
lively new discovery. Combined with
other extremely valuable ingredients,
IT forms perfect bowel regulator in
tesdnal invigorator and strengthened.
RexaH Orderlies are eaten like candy
and are notable for their agreeable
ness to the palate and gentIeness of
action. They do not cause gripping Or
any disa greeable effect or inconven-
ience.
Unlike other preparations for a like
purpoSe. they do not create a habit
but instead they act to overcome tho
cause of habit acquired through the
uss of ordinary laxatives cathartics
and harsh physic and permanently re-
move the cause of constipation or ir-
regular bowel action.
We will refund Your money witnou7
argument If they do not do as we say
they will Two sizes, CSC and 10c
Sold only at our store-The RexsI
Store.-WeigbtDaD Pharmacy, stF
and Kan. ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
DECREASE IN SURPLUS CARS.
Semi Monthly Report Shows Increas
in Shortage

report Of the American Railway as
sociation relative to car surpluses and
shortages shows that the total short
age of November p last amounted to
73,475 cars. The total surplus on the
same date was 22.365 cars.
On November Z. the total surplus
was 1897 cars and the total short
age 71.156 cars.
In making comparison with the con-
dition existing November FL last yea r,
the report shows a decrease in the to-
tai surplus of 20.698 cars and an in
crease in the total shortage of S.,
526.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
WILL IT BE TAFT AND WITCHER9 UTAH
WOMAN CANDIDATE FOR WOE PRESIDENT

Mrs. Margaret
Zone WitcheT, of
salt Lake City,
Utah, may be the
first soomdn in
the United States
to recetVe t 6
potes of q great
party for the of
fce of U5ce preSt-
dent. Mrs. Witch
er is one OF Utah s
four Republican
electors and IS a
candidate for the
Utce presidency
She expects to re-
ceive the OoteS OF
the Utah deIe0d-
ton; s1hich cOnstt-
tutes one halt the
X e o b IicG n
strength tn the
electoral college.
The. other halt
comes from Vers
mont. The Green
Mountain state
electors haze been
requested to Tote
for Mrs. Whether
and make it undn-
iznous, but they
hare not yet an
notLnced their po-
SitioH.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
WILSON TO WILSON'S.
Thanks Ohioans for Naming Babe for
Him.

Findlay. O.. Dec. "A letter from
President-eIect Woodrow Wilson to
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert ]. Wilson of this
city, received yesterday, thanks the
couple for the compliment paid him
in giving his name to their baby boy,
born November 1.
II hope no future act of mine will
cause you to regret the high compli-
ment you have paid me- his letter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
RECORDS HIT AGAIN.
Barney OIdfcId's New Mark Is Not
Official.

San Bernardino. Cal, Dec. Bar
nev OldfieId circled the mile dirt
track here in a fiat, four -fifths sec
onds less than the worlds record. The
time does not become official. 1t was
taken by stop watches in hands of
five local met. Oldfeld drove the
fast mile in the Christie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
NORTH SIDE news.
New Lyman School About Ready for
Occupancy.

A week from today will be the first
day of school in the new Lyman school
which is being made ready for pupils
about a mile north of Topeka on the
Kansas avenue road This week seaos
are being placed in the new building
which is not far from the old. The
building which is being finished Will
be entirely modern.
One of the upstairs rooms at pres
ent will be used as a play room for the
pupils in stormy weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
Oil Kings Cousin Dies.

Cleveland. Dec. 2.-william Humiston
II, of Strongsville, o., a village near
here, cousin and warm friend of John
d. Rockefeller, died at his home there
today. Every summer for many years
the Standard Oil millionaire paid his
friend a short visit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
MEN WANT ASSURANCE
They Like to Have a Guarantee That
VIII Protect Them.

In the ordering of clothes made to
measure, men naturally go to
tailor upon whose word they can de-
pend. Olof Ekberg guarantees the
fit and workmanship of every suit,
overcoat and pair of trousers he makes
from his fine line of woolens on dis
play at his shop over the Walk Over
Shoe Store at 7OS Kansas Avenue.
He also has a line of woolens for
suits and overcoats to be tailored at
$22.50.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
Masonic Funeral Notice.

There will be a special communica-
ton of Sloan lodge No. 225, A. F.
and A. NJ, Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock for the purpose of attending
the funeral of Brother Julian s.
Thompson. Funeral will be held from
the residence. 623 West street. at 10: so
a. m. All Master Masons invited
JAMES NELSON. Master 225.
ERNEST r. SIMON, Master IL
ELMER F. STRAIN, Master ST.
JAMES ALLEN, Master go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02

4 very acceptable Christmas gift /
a years subscription to one of tn
standard magazines. Leave subscrip
lions at A NJ. Petro's.-AdV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
Notes and Personals.

Misses Ruth and Frances Cravens
of Excelsior Springs, Mo, have return
ed home after visiting with Miss
Majorie Cole
Miss Jessie Perry. who recently
moved from North Topeka to High
land Park, is confined to her home
with a sprained ankle She suffered
the injury Saturday.
Mrs F. s. Williams and son Roy of
929 North Harrison street spent Sun
day with friends in Valley Fails
Mrs. Charles Suit. associate grand
conductress of the Eastern Star, went
to Alta Vista today in the interests
of the lodge
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Rhodes have re-
turned from an extended visit in Cali
fornia-
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nystrom have
returned from Kansas City where they
visited last week with their son. Louie
Nystrom. Mr.. Nystrom, of Kansas
City. is the father of a baby boy, born
November IS.
w NJ. G. Lane former North side
man, who is travelling for a truss com
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02

Continued pleasant weather makes
increase in shipping grain on the
North side according to reports
Wheat shipmen are averaging sixty
five cars per week on the Union Pa
cif1c railroad alone. This means that
Ga. 600 bushels of wheat are being
ground in the mills.
An extra switch engine is used
three days of the week on account of
increased business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
n7IsI9 1Oc
On Sale at Guilds
VOCAL

At the Yiddisher
Ball.
Gee, L Like Music
With My Meals.
Whistle 1t.
You're My Baby.
/ Want to Be in
Dixie.
Skeleton Rag.
Moonlight Bay.
oh. You Georgia
Rose.
You Can't Expect
Kisses From Me.
Waiting for The
Robt. f. Lee.
At the Gate of the
Palace of Dreams
All Night Long.
I'm the Guy
(comicl.
Mysterious Moon.
When I Waltz
With You.
My Sumurun Girl.
Everybody's Two
Step.
Island of Roses
and Love.
My Little Lovin'
Sugar Babe.
Merry W edding
Bells.
EENTAL
Famabella-S p a n
ish Waltz.
Wreck of Titanic.
Innocence Rag.
Suwanee Rag.
Jamaica J / n 3 g
Rag.
Toboggan Rag.
Siberian Dip.
Riz-a-Jig Rag.
Hyacinth Rag.
April Fool Rag.
Pasha's Passion.
Sweetness Rag.
Oneita March.
T exa S Tommy
Swing.
School Life March.
Floreine Waltz.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02

Good glasses with gold filled frames
$50. fitted by Chas- Bennett Doctor
of Optics 9e6 Kansas avenue.--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02

The following program will be given
at the parents-teachers' meeting at
the Grant school tonight: Music,
Grant school orchestra; piano solo,
Miss Mabel Suit; recitation. Leon
King; violin solo, Miss Mary Barker
music, orchestra; recitation, Miss
Ruth Hanum; address, Rev. ]. w
WaldrOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02

Lewis Single Binder cigar: sixteen years
IN the market and always the same rich
satisfying quality.-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02

/ MN u hpflle
and Mother When
Its Christmas
Time.
Ghost of the Violin.
On the Mississippi.
That Old Girl of
Mine.
String a Ring 0t
Roses.
Oh. You Circus Da Y
When You're Away
Silver Threads
Among the Gold.
My Little Persian
Rose.
Garland of Old
Fs shioned Roses.
W hen ] waltz
With You.
A1eXande Ra <
time Band.
! Want a Little
Loyin' Sometimes
By the Light OF the
Jungle Moon.
Down by the Old
Mill Stream.
Everybody's DOM
1t Now.
That's How I Need
You.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-12-02
INSTRUMENT

Chills and Fever
Rag.
Silver Spur March.
Mandy'S Ragtim :
Waltz.
Everybodys Two
Step Rag.
Celtic Love.
Williams Wedding
Rag.
Beautiful Star of
Heaven.
Little Sticks Of
Licorice Two-St
Rag.
Spirit of Independ-
ence-March and
Two-Step.
Arizona republican., 1912-03-28

FOR SALE-Bicycle in good run ming order. Address Box 37l. care Republican. gs