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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
THE TRANSFER STATION
Arguments Tor and Against Its Re-
mOval.

The transfer station of the Topeka
Street Railway company. located on the
south side Of West Eighth avenue and
Kansas avenue on a strip OF city park
ing between the sidewalk and the curD
and extending west from the sidewalk
on Kansas avenue almost to the alley
gives promise of being a subject OF
contention for the city Of Topeka.
Complaints have been made to Mayor
Cofran and to Sanitary Sergeant Ram
sey. Most of the objections come from
some Of the property owners In the
vicinity Some complain that the
place is unsightly and encourages UNI
desirable characters to loaf there.
Yesterday complaint was made to the
sanitary department Of the city against
the keeping of piano boxes and other
things there by the railway company
for the storing of coal and supplies Tor
the street cars. An open garbage box
there was also complained OF. 1t Is
reported that a petition Is being pre-
pared for presentation to the city COM
mission asking for the abOlishment OF
the station.
Whether or not the waiting station
should be abolished is being discussed
pro and con. That it is a convenience
to the general public is undeniable. 1t
is the general transfer point for the
city's railway system and offers a shell
ter for the travelling public in waiting
for cars. 1t has been there about
quarter Of a century and is one of the
city's landmarks.
But according to city officials. the
only right the street railway company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
AUTO P0L0ISTS here.
Yankee Team and Equipment Arrive
British Due Tomorrow.

The automobiles and equipment used in
playing auto polo games which will be
staged here beginning Friday, arrived in
Topeka last night and are being unloeded
at the state fair grounds today. Ira Car
roll and John Hanlkinson, players Of the
American team, were with the car and
spent the dav around tho city.
John Johnson and Roy Claypool. who
represent the British team, are due to
arrive in Topeka Thursday morning and
the two teams will play = practice game
Thursday afternoon.
The weather will be pleasant for these
contests Even with the weather rs it
has been the last few days, the excitement
sufficient to cause activity enough to pre-
vent one from being chilled or even any
unpleasantness.
These games will be played Friday,
Saturday and Sunday and viii be started
at O'Clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
Another 2s-Hour Case FILED.

The federal government has been
active this year in bringing suits
against numerous railroads charging
the roads with violation OF the 28-
hour cattle shipment law. In Kansas,
Oklahoma and Texas the authorities
have been busy in enforcing the oIdi-
nance of the interstate commerce
commission by suing the railroads. and
getting heavy judgments against
them.
The Santa Fe, Rock Island and His
souri,, Kansas and Texas railroads
have been made defendants in many
of these suits. The law provides that
In shipping cattle or sheep, that tho
carloads should be emptied after IS
hour steady run. After emptying .he
cars, the cattle must be watered, fed
and rested. A provision to the Law il
that the owner of the cattle can aign
q release to the railroad company,
thus making the limit IS hours. Cat
tlemen and sheep heFders In Kansas
and Colorado have taken an active
interest in the fight waged by the gov-
eminent against vioations Of the law.
The usual amount OF the suits II IS 20,
although it il often AZ high as $1,000,
according to the counts preferred.
The latest 28-hour case filed IN The
federal court here II against the Rock
Island. Fred Robertson, United States
district attorney, In hi1 potttiems
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
MINT BED IS GONE.
One Planted by Andrew jackson Has
Been Wiped Out.

Washington. Dec. 10.-What has be-
come OF the historic White House mint
bed? No one seems to know nor who
gave the order that led to it's disappear
ance.
Andrew jackson is said to have plant
ed it and no president since that time
has touched it except to pull the richly
favored twigs and leaves from the
branches Of the plants. During all the
changes in the White House buildings
and grounds it has survived
But the place where it grew is COW
cred with fresh earth and there is not
a twig or sprig or apparently a root
of 1t in existence. The bed was within
a few feet of the cabinet room and not
far from the presidents offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
EAST Side NOTES.

Items for this column may be tele-
phoned to 1915 or the State Journal OFFICE
pa Mes; ~ =, =; Wiison h anne1ncss the en-
to Mr.. Fred Cramer, the wedding to take
place Wednesday. December Z. at 80
people will live. Only immediate rela-
brides sister. MRS. Eiva Hushe. B.tz.
wedding.
Mr.. Joseph Costello. of 112e Quincy
street. has returned from Manhattan.
Mr.. Lawrence Collins of Independence.
no. Is visiting his uncle. 8. c. Harris
and family, s06 East Seventeenth street.
Is visiting at the E. L. Kelley home in
Kansas City for few weeks.
Mrs Mrs, r Frank Hess entsrtsined the
noon at her home. 100 East sixth street
t a guessing na contest was played the prize
cub SSs voted an ny from
at Christmas time The following mem
MIS-. jas; Brisendine. Mrs. Frank Morris.
Mrs. T: 81. Barnes. Mrs. Chas. Cole, Mrs.
The guests were: Mrs. HAIRY Harris Of
Hutchinson. Mrs. w. E. linn and Mrs.
Miss Jessica Busey win entertain at
miscellaneous shower Thursday evening
at the home Of her brother. Eleventh and
The Loyal Women's class and the {.
Church held Joint 81 the msesnx
YeweI. 800 Jefferson street The annual
elected: President. Mrs. c. e. Jewell:
Mrs.. Russei1: treasurer. Mrs. Taylor. The
following were present: Mrs. e. B. Jolley.
MEz- las Muffin, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. e. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
LINCOLN PARK ASSN.


Cawker City. Dec. 10-The Lincoln
Park Religious and Educational associa-
the following officers: President. L. ..
Tarvin Of Concordia; vice president, Jas
Fair Of Mankato. This organization is
composed Of members of the Protestant
churches of Republic. Cloud: Jewell:
Rocks county. and was formed for the
purpose of maintaining and operating
Lincoln Park, near this city, a. q meet
ing place for the people.
Mr.. G. w. Dockstader recently bought
this famous park and will donate # to the
newly organized association for tho pur-
poses indicated. In spite of the almost
impossible roads there were representa-
tives Of ten different denominations from
twelve towns present. and there were
forty-two charter members OF the assoc
citation. Each Protestant church in the
counties named 10 entitled to one member.
and it 10 hoped that there will be at least
100 present at the next meeting. on Jan
uary s, when bylaws and plans for the
future will be adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10

The litigation in the Murphy Metro
rclitan case. which was finished today
in the district court, has cost twice
as much as the amount involved. The
question up to the jury was whether
Robert Bradshaw, whose life was in
sured with the Metropolitan Life In
s,trance company on Aug. 16. 1903. for
$40, was afflicted with tuberculosis.
The case was tried three times. The
first time the court set the verdict
aside; the second trial resulted in a
hung Jury; the third trial resulted In
a verdict Of $501.02 for the plaintiff.
awarded at noon today.
Suit was brought by Addie Murphy.
Bradshaw's sister, to whom the policy
was made. The defendant claimed
that Bradshaw was tubercular. made
MISREPRESENTATION to the company
concerning his health, and that the
policy was void.
Having deliberated an hour. the
Jury returned . verdict for the plain
tiff for the full amount. including in
tcrest. Each hearing of the case has
taken place before Judge George n.
Whftcomb.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10

Breakfast Bacon, sugar cured, hick-
DRY smoked, per Id. .......... zoe
Grape Fruit, new Florida, 4 for. .2Sc
Cider, sweet and fresh, gallon. 2Oc
Flour, straight patent, 4S-lb. SIX. $1.O0
Rice, fancy whole grain. S lbs. for soc
Cabbage, fancy Northern. lb. .1N Nc
5O-lb. lots .SSc
Seeded Raisins, 10c quality. pkg. sc
Beef Roasts, choice shoulder cuts,
10. 16 ~ Z
Oatflakes, in bulk, 6 lbs. for. 49,. Csc
Cornmeal, fresh. white or yellow.
10. = ~ Z
Pure Pork Sausage (Our own make),
lib. 80. ...... 1Sc
pop Corn, lb. SC: or lbs. for. .2Sc
Stick Chill (Wolff's) lb. zoe
English Walnuts, new, lb. 80. 18c
Sugar Corn. good quality. cans. 15c
dozen $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
|. c. c. IS SUPREME.
State Railway Valuations Must Be
Made in Harmony.

Chicago, Dec. 1O-The valuation COM
mittee OF the National Association OF
State Railway Commissioners met here
today to take action to insure co.opera-
ton by the state organizations with the
interstate commerce commission In the
pending valuation Of the railroads Of the
country.
It was asserted that future state valua-
tons would be governed before the courts
by the valuation to be made by the inter-
state commerce commission and that 1t
should work side by side with the ma
tionai commission in order to assure JUS
tfce to themselves and avoid future con-
flicts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
POLICE CLOSE SHOW.


New York, Dec. 10.-When a poor sew
ing girl has just been dragged into a
vile den a. q white slave. in the House
of Bondage" playing in the Bronx. last
night. the police closed the show.
It was the most exciting act, and the
Cecil Spooner theater, largest in the
borough was crowded, 1000 being in the
audience. Cecil Spooner. the star, was
arrested along with her manager, Jos.
g. Cone. The curtain was rung down
but was raised again and Cone was per-
mitted to make an announcement
Injunctions will be issued, he prom
Used and the performances scheduled
will be given.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
RAG JIearinGs Resumed.

washington. Dec. 10.-Hearings on
the proposed per cent increase of
freight rates by eastern railroads were
resumed today before the interstate
commerce commission. Commissioners
Harlan, directly in charge Of the case.
presided, other members Of the COM
mission being engaged on cases else
where. The railroads submitted addf-
tional statistical evidence In support
Of their contention that an increase Of
rates would be necessary to enable
them to furnish service demanded by
the public and to secure anything ike
= yeAoonable retnrn fnr. thetr services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
HE POISONED BOTH.
Negro Said to Have Confessed I
Numbering the Wheelocks.

Sallisaw. Okla, Dec. 10.-Terry
Briggs. a negro arrested in Chicago q
week ago and brought here charged
with the murder of Mrs. r. Whee-
lock, widow OF a wealthy merchant of
Redland, Okla, confessed today, the
authorities say. that he poisoned both
Mrs. Wheelock and her husband. Ac-
cording to the alleged confession,
Wheelocks while employed by them
ana was paid $3.50 to murder Mrs.
Wheeiock by a beneficiary Of a $4,000
life insurance policy carried by her.
Wheelock was found dead in bed
three months before the death Of his
widow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
Advertising the
Life of Trade

Ii the friendly competition
of business and merchandise
ing-newspaper ADVERTISING.
is the big central figure which
gives life and snap to retail
selling.
Imagine if you can, this and
other newspapers without adj
vertising. Business would be
flat and uninteresting: there
would be no ego" to things:
thousands Of necessaries and
Injuries would never have
been developed nor have
found their way into your
homes.
Newspaper advertising is
the great artery Of distribu-
ton. It is the medium which
notifies, informs, suggests,
answers your wants. It is q
salesman for advertisers just
as much as the man who
greets you when you enter a
store.
The concerns that do not
advertise today are being out
classed by those that do adj
vertise.
If there is something good
and interesting to tell people
about a business, the quickest
and best way to tell them is by
means of The State Journal
or some equally dependable
newspaper.
The Bureau of Advertisin9.
American Newspaper Publish
ers Association, World BLDG.
New York, solicits correspon-
dence with manufacturers In
terested in newspaper adver-
tising and cooperative dealer
work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
PAY FOR PROTECTION.
Sal0onkeepers Are Swindled Out of
Considerable Sums.

Chicago. Dec. 10.-Cigar store pro-
prietors and saloonkeepers who have
profited by the dice game known as
49," recently suppressed by the po-
lice, have been swindled out Of thou
sands Of dollars by persons who col
lected sums of money, ranging from
$25 to $500. for the purpose OF FIX
ing the states attorney" This was
revealed today by States Attorney
Hoyne after a report that Walter
Smell, a saloonkeeper, had said he had
contributed to the fund and then had
violated the order in the belief that
Hoyne would make the prosecution
ineffective.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
HIGHLAND PARK NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. John McCarter, of Plain
VILE; kan. are occupying the house re-
The members Of the Chalitso club will
meet at the transfer station Thursday at 2
o CLOCK, to visit the historical collection ut
the state house. the city library and the
The ThuTssday evening prayer meeting
Dunlap. with Nj. Msnshardt as leader. a.
third street and Maryland avenue. Dsc. Z.
Mrs. J: NJ. Stark Of West Euclid avenue
visited Monday with Mrs. c. B. Bushrer
ana M5s. a. Fl Dunlap - =
Wichita. where he spent several days on
Mr.: and Mrs. Chas. Crews and family
at Tecumseh.
M: I. Bradley is in Lawrence today ON
G. NJ. Crews returned Tuesday from a
business trip to Kansas City. Mo.
day with Mr.. and Mrs. e. D. Berridge.
Inc high school and eighth grade
OF Hss the house Fde2
Miss Sarah Asquith. Of Polk street. spent
TIE. Prout. secretary Of the z. N. c. A..
is erecting a new dwelling 1t Twentieth
street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Government inspectors arc working on
a new mail route through Highland Park
and south of the city. The mail on r. F.
d. No. has become too heavy for one
carrier which necessitates the change.
The Kraxy Krats klub will hold their
regular meeting Friday evening with
Miss Madge Madison at the home Of Mrs.
J.. c. Banta, Twenty-third street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Every member il
urged to be present as there is business
Of Importance.
Mrs. o. Sims spent Thursday with Mrs.
E. Sims.
Miss Irma Ferguson and Harry Fergu-
son entertained the following young peo-
pie Sunday afternoon: Miss Jessie Par
fish,. Miss Pearl Shaul. Miss Helen Eber-
hardt, Miss Esther Roller, Paul Parrish,
Frank Stiles, Elmer Ahlstrom and Rich
ard Ahlstrom.
The regular meeting Of the grange was
held last night.
Mrs Clark Berry and mother. Mrs.
Glover have returned from Terre Haute,
Ind. where they visited relatives for =
week.
Mrs. E. J. Cavanaugh entertained Mrs.
Albert Swan and son Francis, and A
Markiey at luncheon Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Anderson entertained
Mrs. ]. w. FeExuson, Miss Irma Fergu-
son and Harry Ferguson at dinner Sum
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
Made President of New York G

Made President Of New York Central.
New York, Dec. 10.-A. H. Smith
was today elected president and di-
rector OF the New York Central and
the Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern railway to succeed w. C. Brown,
recently resigned. Mr.. Smith was
formerly senior vice president OF the
lines. He has been connected with
tie New York Central system since
1890.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10

has to occupy the site exists by suf-
ferance of the city. The prevailing
opinion ID that the city has the right
to order its removal any time it sees
At, and can legally enforce its order
Mayor Cofran. however, raised a point
Yesterday which may be new to many
people. He said the city's parking
strips do not belong to the city, but to
the county. II this IL true, tho bur-
den Of reaching a decision may be
shifted to the county commissioners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
CLERKS Wear SKATES
Employees Operate on Rollers In
Chicago P0stOf6ce.

Chicago, Dec. 10.-Roller skates
were brought into use in the post
ONCE here today to accelerate the
movement OF clerks in the checking
room. Eight clerks donned the roll
ers and more will be equipped II the
innovation proves valuable. The
skaters have q stretch of concrete in
the basement a block long to cover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
Vanderbilt AUTO RACE
VIII Be Staged ON Santa Monica Track
on Pacific Coast.

Los Angeles, Dec. 10-It was announced
here today that the Vanderbilt cup race,
the annual automobile event heretofore
run in the east, would be decided in 1914
on the Santa Monica race course, skfrting
the Pacific ocean. The contest was sched-
uled for February p and the day follow
ing, 1t was stated, the Grand Prix would
be run. The two races Will be conducted
by the Western Automobile association.
Purses will aggregate $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
Thursday Special.

Sweet California Navel
Oranges, per dozen 49,. 30
Rice (cracked), Z lbs. .25f
Navy Beans, new choice
hand picked, 6 lbs. 80. .25t
Smoked Hams, Wolff Packing
Co.'s cure, Id. ..........1 6f
Tomatoes, large cans, good
quality ..............1 Of
White Cherries, fancy pack,
25c quality, can. .10f
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
RECORD FOR TINKER.
Brooklyn Offers 425, 900 for Peerles
ShOrtstOp.

New York. Dec. 1O.-President Eb-
bets OF the brooklyn club today re-
newed his $685. 600 offer to Garry Herr
mann OF Cincinnati for Joe Tinker.
To clinch the trade he agreed to make
q $4,000 deposit. He and Hermann
held 9 conference but the deal was not
closed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
Miss saurtevanf Pleads.

Chicago, Dec N.-1Giss Mabel 6turte-
want charged with using the malls to de-
fraud, pleaded not guilty In the United
States district court before Judge Landts
today and trial was set for January 8.
The defendant IL . graduate Of Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10

college and is alleged to have misappro-
priated funds obtained from society Wom-
en- for the ostensible purpose of assisting
other girls through college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-10
Is lbs. Sugar SIC
Best Granulated. when you buy -
worth of other groceries or meats.

Buckwheat Flour. new, 6 lbs. Csc
Sugar Corn, White Horse brand, 15c
quality: can lie; dozen -. 1925
Mince Meat. fancy quality. Id. 1Oc
or 3 lbs. for. Csc
Butterine. Armour's Eastlake, our
leader, 2-lb. brick for ......... .S5C
MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT
AND CAREFUL ATTENTION
Butterine, best brands, lib. 1870, 1Sc,
SUGAR-Best Granulated. is lbs. soc
with an order for $3.50 other goods)
ivory Soap, 10c bars. q for 1SC
Creamery Butter, best quality. plain
wrappers. lb. $40
Flour, The Regal or Queen Of Tampa
California Hams, smoked shoulders.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-01-25
Governor
NOWFavOrS
the Bill

Both branches Of the legislative as
sembly remained in session Saturday
instead of adjourning from late yes
terday until Monday noon, as many
members wanted to do. This was
chiefly because 1t will be impossible to
hold a session next Saturday because
so many members are to be absent at
that time on junketing trips to state
institutions.
In addition to the three vetoed bills
passed over the governors head as
detailed in this paper yesterday, late
in the afternoon the house passed an
other vetoed bill which had already
been passed by the senate, and It is
now law. The act provides for the
appointment Of state veterinarian
and deputies, county veterinarians and
the creation CT state livestock sani-
tary board. 1t carries an appropria-
tion OF $4,000 to put the law into ef-
fect/and an annual appropriation of
$25,OO0 There is also a provision to
compensate owners Of stock killed on
account Of contagious diseases.
The debate on the bill before pas
sage was lengthy and spirited, Ha-
good, the first speaker announced that
although Governor West had vetoed
the bill two years ago he had done so
solely because the finances of the
state at that time would not stand the
drain of so large an appropriation, Mr..
Hagood said that the governor now
favored the measure and hoped that
all his friends would vote for the bill.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-01-25
LAW STUDENTS TO
HAVE BANQUET TONIGHT

The second Of a series Of social
gatherings that have been inaugurated
by the junior and senior classes Of
the Willamette law college will take
place in the grill Of the Hotel Marion
this evening at 1880 o'clock. Guests Of
honor at the banquet will be Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court Thomas
W. Mcbride, Judge ], c. Moreland,
clerk of the supreme court, and Chas.
l.. McNary, dean Of the law college.
The principal address of tho evening
will be delivered by Judge Mcbride.
Other speakers will be heard. The
banquet is gotten up by a standing
committee of three members from tho
senior class and two from the juniors.
Tho senior members Of the committee
are Piasecki, Miles and Koeter, and
the junior members are Ferris and
Moores. At each function It is plan
ned TO have same person Of promi-
nence present to give the principal ad-.
dress. The addresses each time are
TO be along lines Of interest to law
students.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-01-25
SaysKnox
ISPrOyiing
Too Much
He Shows the Exemption
from Canal Tolls Of Coast
wise Vessels Is a Subsidy
to the Shipping Trust
UNITED PRESS LEASED WIRE. |

Washington, Jan. 25.-Prediction
that one of President-elect Wilson's
first requests to congress will be to
repeal that part Of the Panama canal
law which grants free tolls to Ameri-
can ships engaged in coastwise trade,
was made by Chairman Adams, on the
interstate commerce committee, in a
formal statement. He said:
Secretary Knox not only declares
that exemption of coastwise shipping
is a subsidy, but proves it by mathe-
matical demonstration. l am afraid
that Sir Edward Grey, Great Britain's
foreign minister, will reply that Knox
makes manifest a discrimination
against the shipping of other nations,
and that England may justly complain
that subsidies must be equal to all ma
tions or else there is discrimination.
"But / am not half SO much con-
cerned about England's complaint as /
am about the robbery of our own peo-
pie. The subsidy is unfair and immor
al, and discrimination in favor Of the
opu'ent and special interests. The
jingoes have tried to blind the people
to the real issue. 1t is: Shall we rob
our own people by unjust discrimina-
tions to enrich the coastwise ship
trust?
ut looks foolish and Improbable Ia
maintain any row with England tc
defeat an immoral and unjust robbery
OF our treasury, and the masses of the
people to confer benefits on any spe.
cial interest"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-01-25
Woman Police Relnstated.
UNITED PRESS LEASED wmn.l

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 25.-Fay Ed
wards, the police woman dismissed for
cause by Chief Bannick in December,
and reinstated after hearing before
the civil service commission, will prob
ably resign from the force II the re-
hearing asked for by the chief is
granted, Such was the intimation of
her attorney, o. B. Thorgrlmson, at
the meeting Of the civil service COM
mission Friday night.
Since Mrs. Edwards was reinstated,
she has been on the payroll, but has
never had any work assigned to her,
Chief Bannick saying that It was bet
ter to pay her for doing nothing than
TO let her work and do harm.