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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22
NO REAL RAILROAD
Only limitations in America
Now, e. p. Ripley Says.
Should Earn Large Surplus to
Provide for Change.

San Francisco, Jan. 22.-President e.
P. Ripley, of the Santa Fe system, ap-
peared before the state railroad COM
mission to argue against the proposed
reduction of express rates. President
Ripley began his testimony by declar-
ing that he did not need an attorney
to take care of him at a hearing of
this kind
The inquiry took a wider range than
was expected and Ripley was carried
into many features of railroad man
agement. Referring to the express
business he said
1.-The express business, next after the
contracts for carrying the mail, is the
least lucrative portion of the business
of the Santa Fe system. If you de-
crease our revenue from the express
business, you cut into our margin of
safety"
A naive and unexpected confession
was made by Ripley during an explana-
ton of the reasons which prompt the
big railroads to store up the greater
portion of their earnings in surplus
funds, instead of distributing them as
increased dividends.
Railroads in Infancy Now.
There isn't much in this country yet
in the way of real railroads. he said
"It is almost true that in the United
States we have only imitation railroads.
Our present properties are not con-
structed to stand the strain of future
requirements. The railroads of today
realize they must prepare for very
costly improvements in the future.
'It is my belief that, from stand
point of public interest, a railroad
ought to earn a very large surplus
every year, so that it would be able to
put back as much money into it's capital
asserts, for the Improvement of its
properties and other purposes. as it
pays out to its stockholders in divi-
dends
1.-The Santa Fe is capitalized in
stocks and bonds for about $500 900. 900.
1t would cost more than that to replace
the road and it's equipment
Opposed to Public Ownership.
President Eshleman, of the commits
sion, evinced a lively interest in Rip
ley's opinions
At one stage in the proceedings he
asked him pointblank whether he be-
lieved in the public ownership of rail-
roads. Ripley responded with a vigor-
Gus mo-"
Ripley said that the buyer of rail-
road stocks was in reality gambler,
taking chances on the "whims' of doz-
ems of legislative and rate-making
bodies and on various other speculative
factors.
Every Road a Benefactor.
''There is no railroad in the country
that isn't benefactor to the people
along it's route" said he. '"The law es-
tablished a roof beyond which the earn
ings of a railroad may not climb, but
it does not build a floor to keep the
road from sinking into financial OBJ
livion. 1 do not believe for a moment,
though that a public monopoly should
be allowed to fix rates where it
pleases.'
Asked if he thought that a railroad
should be allowed to pile up a surplus
year after year, he said:
There is no danger in view of the
rapidly decreasing value of money, of
any increase beyond the bounds of
of safety
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22
FOR GOOD ROADS
State Officials, Railroad, Men
and Legislators.
They Join AutOiStS in Plan to
Work for That End.

Fifty-eight state officials, members
of the roads and assessment and tax
alton committees of the senate and the
house of representatives, railroad men,
and members of the Kansas State Au-
tomobile association, declared them
selves in favor of good roads at a ban
quet held at the Elks club Tuesday
night.
The governor, the president of the
senate, and the speaker Of the house
were present. Among others asked to
attend by the Kansas Auto association
who rendered the banquet were: ] NJ
Connel, general passenger agent OF
the Santa Fe; j. r. Koontz, general
freight agent of the Santa Fe; Senator
Waggener and w. S. Gearhart state
engineer. Vice presidents of the auto
association from out of town were: J.
G. Strong of Blue Rapids, ]. E. Bah
cock of Atchison, and F. B. Bonebrake
Of Usage City.
Good roads legislation was discussed.
1t was agreed that the present road
law is all right if it is amended and
enforced.
The members of the auto associa-
ton favor state registry of autos and a
state tax of fifty cents per horse
power for every machine. They want
ninety per cent of the money derived
100000. more or less-to
be returned to each county in proper
ton of the number of automobiles in
the county to be used for repairing,
dragging and draining roads and for
the installation of stone, concrete or
corrugated iron culverts.
Legislators present spoke in favor of
the creation of a permanent road law
providing for the construction of grit,
gravel Or shell roads. They also ex-
pressed themselves as favoring federal
aid, and for a constitutional amend
ment in this connection.
The autoists want the present road
law amended so that it will compel
county commissioners to appoint COM
petent engineers in order to prevent
waste. The plan would be to have two
or three counties where the popula-
ton is not dense join together in the
employment of an engineer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22
The President Has Travelled
More Than 100000 Miles
During the Four Years He Has
Been in Office.
AVERAGED rs MILES A DAY
Covered Distance of Five Times
Around the World.
In Every State but Oklahoma
and North Dakota.

Washington, Jan. 22-When Presi-
dent Taft stepped down from his pri-
vate car on his recent return from New
Haven the total mileage OF his travels
during his four years in the White
House reached 113, ,659-enough to have
taken him four and one-half times
around the world or an average of
about rs miles for every day he has
been president The total is exclusive
of hundreds of miles the president has
travelled by motor in every part of the
country; his trips through cities and
his tours about Washington and the
vicinity of Beverly. Including the au-
tomobile trips and three short journeys
to be taken before March 4, Mr.. Taft
will have Travelled during his term
about 125,G00 miles, or five times the
distance around the earth at the equat-
or.
Mr. Taft has made about $4,000 miles
of the total on his two Swings around
the circuit He has visited every state
in the union with the exception of Okla
homa and North Dakota and has stood
as near the four corners of the country
as it is possible for man to get.
Two trips to the Panama canal zone
have swelled the presidents mileage
considerably, but it was on trips to
New York, Boston and Beverly and to
Cincinnati that the miles that made the
big total were rolled up at their fastest
clip Every winter Mr.. Taft has made
visit after visit to New York and dur
ing summers when congress persisted
in staying in session he frequently COM
muted between Washington and Bev-
erly like Jerseyite who works in New
York.
Away 200 Days.
Although the exact number of days
spent away from the White House or
from his summer home in Beverly are
not obtainable, it is probable the pres
ident has been on the road more than
200 days and nights. On his two long
trips he was away more than 130 days
and on visits of inspection to Panama,
the president slept aboard trains, bat
tleships or in the tropics for the better
part of month. Congress gave the
president $50, 900 year for travelling ex-
penses and Mr. Taft has used that ap-
preparation every year he has been in
office This years appropriation prob
ably will not be an exception. His
long trips last fall reduced the $25, 200
fund and If congress wishes President
elect Wilson to see the country early
in his administration it probably will
be necessary to place an emergency
fund at his disposal.
At the end of last years long trip
Secretary Hilles estimated that the
president on that journey had been
those figures were applied to the re-
mainder of his journeying Mr.. Taft
must have appeared before almost 25,-
O0OO 900 of the nations population. He
has delivered speeches in every nook
of the country and on the same basis
of figuring probably has delivered close
to 1000 addresses, long and short.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22
SHE GIVES UP DIPLOMA
IA. U. Coed Prefers Marriage Ccrtifi-
cate to Sheepslzin.

of how sorority girl, popular in so
ciety at the University of Kansas, gave
up a Sheepskin for a marriage certifi-
cate last week has just become
known. With only three weeks neces-
sary to complete her work on Mount
Dread, Miss Lena Morrow, a member
of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority,
left her home in Lawrence and eloped
with Everett Sutton of Kansas City,
Kan. Young Sutton was graduate
from Kansas in 1911. He returned to
Lawrence last week and he and Miss
Morrow went to Liberty, Mo-, where
they were married
After the elopement the couple re-
turned to Lawrence and, with Miss
Morrow's mother, are on their honey
moon in California
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22
SLEEPS With DEAD
Then Negro Who Killed 'Lady'
Tells the Officers.
She Wouldn't Let Him Shave
Saturday Night.

ST. Joseph, Mo-, JAN 22.-Because
Elrnira Hutchison ''pesticated'' him
last Saturday night, and would not
let him take his shave for Sunday,
Arch F'inlay, cut the woman's throat
with his razor. almost severing her
head. He placed the body on a bed,
lay down in the same room and slept.
Last night Ffnlay notified the police
and they found the body, which had
remained undisturbed in the room
where the woman was murdered. Fin
lay showed no remorse but said he
thought it best to tell about it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22
BUYS DEAR PEACE
Turkish Council Votes to Ac-
cept Proposal of Powers.
AdrianOple VIII Be Surren-
dered to the Balkan Allies.

ConstantinopIe. Jan. 22.-The grand
council of the Ottoman empire voted
today in favor of accepting the pro-
posals put forward by the European
powers for the purpose of bringing
about the conclusion of peace.
Vienna, Jan. 22.-Turkey has de-
cided to surrender Adrianople to the
Bulgarians according to a semi-of-
ficiaI telegram from Constantinople
tOdav
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22

overwhelmed the entire caravan at
it's encampment midway between the
sacred city of Medina, Arabia, and the
Port of Yombo on the Red sea.
A sudden avalanche accom- panied
by great quantities of water swept
down the mountain near the camp,
carrying away people, animals and
tents.
Only fifty of the 400 pilgrims COM
posing the caravan were saved and
have since reached YombO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22

which screened the orchestra were
softened with smilax and vases of
Killarney roses, plants and growing
orchids from Miss Goulds conserva-
tories decorated the sun parlor.
The outer woodwork was twined
with srnilax, and many growing plants.
Vases of red roses alone decorated the
are gallery where the presents were
displayed.
Had the art gallery not been an inn
mense room there would not have been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22
Continued on Page Two.)
OvERWHELMS 400
Avalanche Sweeps Down on a
MOhammedan Caravan.
All i'm the Camp but Fifty Are
Drowned.

suakim, Egypt, Jan. 22.-Three
bnndred and fifty Mohammedan pill
eri,ns from India to Mecca, We're
drowned today by a flood which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22
sdu Warmer Weather Expected.

The early morning was pleasant to-
day, but by noon clouds covered the
sky and there was a trace of RAIN
The forecast indicates a possibility of
rain tonight or Thursday. Warmer
Temperatures are expected tonight and
cooler weather Thursday afternoon.
The wind is blowing at the rate OF
twenty-five miles an hour from the
south The hourly readings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22
Bride Superintends Prepara-
tiOns for Her Marriage.
Thousands of Friends Greatly
Interested in the Event.
ONLY SMALL PARTY PRESENT
All OstentatiOn Is Eliminated
From the Ceremony.
First Week of Honeymoon to
Be Spent at Lyndhurst.

TaFrytown, Jan. 22.-Miss Helen Mil
Ter Gould, was married at 1890 o'clock
this afternoon at Lyndhurst, her coun-
try estate to Finley johnson Shepard,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22

The Genus Trampus.-The Judge-Have
you ever tried to find work? Everett
Wrest-Surei I've filed me application for
de position of sportin editor of de Con-
gressional Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22

Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Fair and warmer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-22

Continued on Page Two.1
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
Unbiased oninion.

1t is a wise child that knows it's
own father the first time it sees him,
with his whiskers shaved off.
When a man tells you that he,
doesn't care what the public thinks Of
him, SO long as he knows that he is.
doing right, shun him. He is a dis
sembler
No person can think great thoughts
and at the same time wear shoes that
pinch.
The egotistical ass who thinks he
knows it all Is far happier than the
wise man who realizes how much
there is that the shortness of life
makes 1t impossible to learn.
Don't waste sympathy on the wife
whose husband calls her the old WON
an" He is the one that's to be pitied
The good that men do is oft inferred
with their bones, but it is seldom nee
essary to enlarge the collins on that
account
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
SERVE FOR BREAKFAST
SOME RECIPES THAT ARE WELL
WORTH CONSIDERATION.
Egg Outlets Viii Be Found Worthy
Change From the Old styles
French Cooks Send Hints Con-
corning Other Dishes.

Egg Cutlets.-Chop up three hard
boiled eggs very fine and mix with
this two tablespoons bread crumbs.
one tablespoon grated cheese, half
gill curry sauce, one tablespoon cream
and the yolk of one egg. Shape into
small outlets or balk, -four, egg and
bread crumbs them, then fry; then
drain well and serve, garnished with
fried parsley.
Coquilles of Eggs.-Moisten some
anchovy butter with sufficient good
white sauce to bring it to the proper
consistency: then stir into this some
sliced hard boiled eggs; place this
mixture in well buttered shells,
sprinkle the top of each shell with
bread crumbs and, If liked, a little
grated cheese; dot tiny pieces Of but
ter over the surface and heat in the
oven. For the anchovy butter, wash,
bone and pound four anchovies; rub
this up smoothly with from two to
two and half ounces of butter and
use. Shrimp butter is also excellent
used in the same way
eggs into a pan of boiling water and
simmer them very gently for five min
utes, after which lift them out very
carefully and place them in cold wa
ter for ten minutes Have ready some
small flre-proof dishes, place on egg
in each, pour a little tomato sauce
over ald around them and just put
Thorn in tho 0uop It'll thorouChly hot
and serve.
Oeufs a la Lvournaise.- a
| fire-proof dish, dust 1t with a season
ing of salt and red pepper and
sprinkle some finely chopped mush-
rooms on this; then slip four whole
eggs into this dish, being careful not
to break them; season with salt and
freshly ground black pepper and pour
| spoon of cream over each; then
place in the oven till the eggs are set.
Pass a redhot shovel or salamander
over them to color them, and serve.
Oeufs la Creole.-Cook pan of
tomatoes with one green pepper
| (shredded) until the tomato is re-
| duced by half, then pour it on to five
rounds of buttered toast and place on
each Of these poached egg and keep
| hot. Meanwhile melt one ounce OF
butter in a pan over the fire and let it
color; then add tablespoon Of either
lemon juice or vinegar; let it all come
| Just to the boil and pour 1t over the
eggs. seasoning them with salt and
| pepper.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
MAN PREFERRED TO BE SHOT
Turgid Orator Bound to Finish Speech
Even If He Has to Shoot to
Hold an Audience.

A rather turgid orator, noted for
his verbosity and heaviness, was once
assigned to some campaigning in a
mining camp in the mountains. There
were about fifty miners present when
he began. but when, at the end Of a
couple of hours. he gave no sign of
finishing, his listeners dropped away.
Some went back to work, but the
majority sought places to quench
their thirst, which had been aggra-
waited by the discourse.
Finally there was only one auditor
left-a dilapidated, weary-looking old
fellow. Fixing his gaze on him, the
orator pulled out large six-shooter
and laid 1t on the table The old fell
low rose slowly and drawled out:
Be you going to shoot If l go?"
You bet ann" replied the speak
er. I'm bound to finish my speech,
even If have to shoot to keep an
audience"
The old fellow sighed. in tired
manner and edged slowly away, say
ing as he did SO:
Well, shoot if you want to. 1 may
just as well be shot as talked to
death. "-Tit-Bits.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
CAST PEARLS BEFORE: SWINE
Secondhand Book Dealer Did Not
Appreciate Good Thing When
Opportunity Presented.

Perhaps the bitterest moment In the
life of lover Of books ia when he
finds that his treasures are valued by
no one but himself. The late Profess
sor Churton Collins once tried to
weed out his books, after he had be-
come convinced that either the sur
plus volumes or their owner would
have to move out of the library.
The wedding was painful process,
but at last the secondhand book deal.
er was invited to name his price for
the uprooted weeds" They're nc
good to me-" was the discorcerting re
ply.
What, none of them?"
No, not one
Some one suggested, that, as the
books had to go, the dealer had bet
ter have them for nothing 1t was 9
bitter moment for Mr.. Collins, but
finally he assented. The man then re
marked:
"That'n be half crown"
What do you mean? What for?'
exclaimed the victim. in restrained
tone of voice.
For taking them away" said the
man.
That was too much for Mr.. Combs
The dealer was driven forth with OBJ
jurgations, after which, with sigh o.
relief. the owner replaced the book
upon his shelves-Youth's Companion
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
White Cake.

Cream four ounces of crisco or 9th.
er shortening with one and one-half
cups of finest graduated sugar and
one-half teaspoon salt, add water and
flour alternately. using altogether
three-fourths cup of water and three
cups of cake flour which has been sift-
ed with three level teaspoonfuls bak-
ing powder Add last the whites of
six eggs beaten until stiff, and flavor
with one teaspoon vanilla Bake in two
layers, placing the tins in 3 cool oven,
and gradually increase the heat. Put
together with any icing desired.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
No Free Shine.

Albert Groves, who lives somewhere
out beyond stop umpty-six in the sum-
mer time, but who moves back to
Euclid avenue when the leaves begin
to fall, relates that he had an Eng
lish guest at his country place this
year. The guest was something of a
nifty dresser, and he was so British
that the Irish terrier bit him before
Mr.. Groves showed him to his room
that night
Shall have me boots outside the
door, impaired the Englishman. as
he was retiring.
Sure, If you want to-" replied
Groves heartily. THE servants are
honest and nobody'n touch EN-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
AppIe and Brown eread Puddino.

One pint brown bread crums, two
thirds cup suet fine chopped, one pint
apple chopped fine, one-half teaspoon
salt, one cup raisins, two tablespoons
flour, one egg, one cup milk. one-half
teaspoon ginger or other spice. Mix
the crumbs and suet and add the ap.
pie. salt and raisins, dredged with
flour, and the spice, Beat the egg, add
the milk and stir into the dry ingredi.
ents. Steam two hours in buttered
mold. Serve with hard lemon or
other liquid sauce.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
Guaranteed.

A man who was greatly troubled
with rheumatism bought some red
flannel underwear recently, which was
guaranteed in every respect. A cou-
pie of weeks later he returned to the
store where he made his purchase.
These flannels are not what you
claimed them to be-" he said to the
clerk.
What is the trouble with them
asked the clerk. Have they faded
or shrunk?"
Faded! Shrunk!" cried the pur
chaser, Indignantly. why, when
came down to breakfast this morning
with one of them on my wife asked
me:
What are you wearing the baby
pink coral necklace for?'"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
Pot Roast With Tomatoes.

For the pot roast with tomatoes Sc
feet solid cut of meat from the bot
tom OF the round. Brown all over in a
teaspoonful of dripping, put in the cas-
serole with two sliced onions, two
sliced carrots and the thin part of the
can Of tomatoes used for the luncheon
dish. Add salt and pepper, cover tight
~ and bake In a slow oven for four
hours. Remove the meat to the serv-
ing platter, thicken the gravy and
serve In a sauceboat.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
Rice and Mushroom croquettes-


Peel and cut one-half of a pound
OF mushrooms into small pieces. add
two tablespoonful of butter and sim
mer, covered, for half an hour. Add
one-half of a cupful of well-washed
rice, one tablespoonful of finely
chopped onion, one-haf teaspoonful
of salt, one-quarter Of teaspoonful OF
white pepper and one pint of water,
and simmer until the rice is tender.
More water may be added if necessary
to keep from burning. When done,
stir in. two well beaten eggs; take
quickly from the fire, add one table
spoonful OF finely chopped parsley and
put away until cold and firm Form
into small croquettes, dip each into
slightly beaten egg, roll in fine
crumbs and fry in smoking hot fat.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
Had a Complaint.

The angry citizen pulled into the
office of the city editor
See here. sir" he yelled, what dc
you mean by publishing my resigna.
ton from my political Office in this
way?"
you gave the story out yourself
didn't your" asked the editor.
"Of course / did," replied the angry
citizen. But your fool paper prints
1t under the head OF Public Improve
ments."
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
Small.

Mildren-Why have you taken such
a dislike to Charley Spattleigh?
- Gertrude-Oh, he's so small about
some things.
Mildred don't understand what
you mean.
Gertrude-Why, you know, we got
engaged at the seaside, and l had
hardly given him to understand, upon
returning to town, that 1t was all of
before he began limiting that he want
ed his ring back.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
HeartIess.

THAT was a very inhuman recep-
ton Henderson gave the tramp who
called there for bite to eat yester-
day wasn't it?"
81 hadn't heard of it. What did he
do?"
Got out one OF his wife's biscuits
and
Surely he didn't feed it to the poor
fellow?''
NO: he hit him with it,
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
Date Charlotte

Half a pound of good dates, one
cupful and half of water, three ia
blespoonfuls of honey, the strained
juice of one orange. few drops of
we'd coloring, one heaping tablespoon
full of gelatin and two cupfuls of
whipped cream. Take the stones out
of the dates. Put the water, honey
and gelatin into a saucepan, then add
the dates, cut in halves, the orange
Juice and the red coloring. Cook slow.
" until the dates are soft. Pour into
a wet ring mold and set away in a
cool place. Turn out when set and
serve with the whipped cream in the
CONTEMPLATION Harris Neil.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-22
Walnut Waters.

Cream one-half cupful butter and
add gradually, while beating constant
ly, one cupful of sugar Then add two
eggs, well beaten, two squares of
chocolate, melted, one eupfui of
chopped English walnut meats, one
fourth teaspoonful of salt, one-half tea
spoonful of vanilla and two-thirds cup
full. of bread -four. Drop by teaspoon
fuls on buttered tin sheet, about two
inches apart. and bake in moderate
oven.