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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-10-25
DEATHS OF THE WEEK
JAMES II. KIDD.

Lieut.. James II Kidd, in his S6th year.
died October II, 1913, at his home near
Pleasant Grove, Lancaster county, Pa.
He was born in Port Deposit, and resided
there until the opening OF the Civil War.
sting in forming a number Of com-
panies, he enlisted in Shows Battery and
participated In the conflicts at Malvern
Hill, Antietam and other places He was
captured prisoner in 1864 and spent
half year in a southern rebel prison.
Lieutenant Kidd was fearless in the de-
Tense OF the Union. He was a member Of
Capt. Snow Post, g A. r., Lancaster
county Funeral service was held at his
late home on Sunday. The day following
the body was taken to Baltimore. where
interment was made in the family plot in
Mount olivet cemetery He is survived
by his son, Prof. Cecil A. Kidd, who is an
instructor In New York. and brother,
William F. Kidd, of Port Deposit
MRS. MARIA e. WALMsLEY.
Coroner William P. Dean was called to
the First district Monday to give ceYti-
fcate of death for Mrs. Maria E. Walms-
ley who was found dead in her bed that
morning at the home of her son, George
7. Walmsley. near Johntown. DR.. E. N.
Crawford found that death had resulted
from cerebral hemorrhage, and the Cor
oner gave ceetiicate to that effect.
Mrs. Walmsley was the widow of the late
George T. Walmsley and was so years of
age, and is survived by one son, George
7. Walmsley. with whom she resided.
MRS. MARY CARTER.
Mrs. Mary Carer, widow of the late
Silas Carter, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs Abel ]. Mearns, of Zion,
Friday morning of last week, in her 95th
year. Mrs. Carter is survived by two
daughters, Mrs Mearns, of Zion, and
Mrs. John Gootee, of Wilmington, and
one son, Mr.. Henry Carter of Philadel-
phia; also by nine grandchildren and
four grandchildren. The funeral
was held on Monday afternoon from her
late residence; interment in Zion NJ E.
Cemetery.
MRS. MARY E. DEvoRE.
Mrs. Mary E. Devore. widow of the late
David Devore, died Friday of last week
dt uel Home ou WeSl fliSu Sliecl, clhiohs
She is survived by one son, w. W. Deyore,
of Wilmington, and several daughters.
The funeral was held Monday with inter-
ment in Elkton Cemetery
MRS WILLIAM H. KERSHAW.
Mrs. Caroline H. Kershaw, wife OF
Prof William H. Kershaw, principal of
the Germantown (Pa.) Academy. died
Friday OF last week after long illness.
She was before marriage Miss Caroline
Moore, daughter of the late Mrs Will
liam H. Eder, of Elkton.
HARVEY KLINE.
Harvey Kline, of North East died Tues
day morning at the University Hospital,
Baltimore, aged forty-one years. The
funeral was held yesterday friday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was
made in North East Cemetery.
MRS. MARTHA E. GROSS
Mrs. Martha E. Gross died at her home
1913 Greenway ave, West Philadelphia,
October 16, in the 18th year of her age.
The funeral was held from her late home
on Monday at ! o'clock p. m.
LEE G. CANN.
Lee G. Cam, son of Mr.. and Mrs Rich
ard T. Cam, died Monday at their home
at Kirkwood, Del. The funeral was held
at his late home Thursday afternoon
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-10-25
Democratic Mass Meeting

A Democratic mass meeting was held in
Elkton on Saturday night last, at which
addresses were made by ex-Gov. Folk, OF
Missouri, x-Congressman Handy, of Del
aware, Hon. Blair Lee, Col c. c. Magru-
der and Mayor Preston, of Baltimore. The
meeting was called to order by County
Chairman Harvey H. Mackey and DR.. Z.
P Carrico was asked to preside. Music
was furnished by the Elkton Cornet Band.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-10-25

The blacksmith shop at Zion caught fire
Wednesday evening of last week from a
defective flue, but was saved from de-
struction by bucket brigade.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-10-25

George II. Thompson, of Colora section,
was recently injured when the horse he
was driving was frightened and ran up
an embankment and overturned the car
riage.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-10-25
Coal Contract Awarded

Bids were opened by the Trustees of the
Poor and Insane Wednesday, October 10,
for 60 tons of Stove Coal and 80 tons Of
Furnace Coal for the County Home and
Insane Asylum, as follows:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-10-25

SIONt. T UTIIdCt'
G. w. Bies e Commitment $500 S5.53
Keys & Miller Lumber Co.. 10 $50
Evans Bros. ......,......... b.f" o''V
George w. Biles & Co. being the lowest
bidders were awarded the contract.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
MUCH MONEY CUT UP.
Government Notes Valued at $4,000,
600 Are Destroyed.

ST. Louis, Sept. ct would have
broken the heart of the everyday cit
izen to see what happened in the Unit
ed States subtreasury here today. By
order of the treasury department in
Washington S2,5OO,O0O in currency
was partly destroyed. Holes big
enough to put a finger through were
punched into the notes and they were
then divided lergthwise by an electric
power cutter
The notes are gold and silver GER
tificates of the $4,000 and $4,000 size
put up in packages of 100000. About
$1,500,000 of the $1,000 notes and ST.
100000 of the $1,000 denominations
were sacrificed.
W. d. Vandiver. assistant United
States treasurer, said the reason for
the destruction was the notes are too
large for general circulation.
The notes were new and unused.
st. Louis business men are not in the
habit of paving either bills or their
employees with $4,000 or $4,000 bills.
The packages of half notes will be
sent to Washington one at time to
prevent any one from getting them
and splicing them together.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
zACK RANSDELL HURT.
on Topeka Horse Broke and
Caused Spill.

Leavenworth, Kan, Sept. 6.-Specta-
tors at Fridays race meet afforded
some additional excitement when Real
ize, a horse owned by u. Ransdell of
Topeka, broke it's hobbies and fell,
causing the two following horses to
spill. Fortunately neither horses nor
drivers were badly injured in the mix
up. Ransiell, who drove his own
horse, was pitched 20 feet in the air
when Realize fell. Miss Johnson, own
ed by J. Ruthven, of Topeka, took
third money in the 2:1S trot. The rae
ing program came to a close Friday,
today the annual county fair will come
to close with a good roads meeting
with Governor Hodges as the principal
speaker.
The summary of the races:
2:17 pace-Seven starters: Fussy
Chimes, PILL; brentwood, 1921;
Realize, 1888; Sly Mack, 6-34-4.
Time, 2:141a; 2:14A; 2:15; 2:15.
Leavenworth county race: Red Rose,
Ill; ANNA Leigh, 2-2-2; Col. West,
1873. Time, 2:241A; 2:24A; 2:24A; 1926.
2:1S trot-Eight starters: Adelaide
Benson, 1-1-2-1; like Martin, 2-2-3-3;
Miss Johnson, 4-4-4-2; Lady Jameson,
6-6-1-4. Time: 2:171a; 2:17A; 2:151s;
2:1S1k.
Stalbia- won the five-eighths mile
running race in 1:061a. Billy Todd was
second and Newsboy third.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
Towing the Trouble Car Home.

The farmer had waited to see the
car move forward, but the car refused
to start. Coon Creek hill was it's and
our undoing.
About a. quarter of a mile"
Il will leave the ladies here with
the chauffeur and ride along with
YOU"
No Lights and Many Dogs.
At the first house there were no
lights and many dogs. After repeated
knocks the farmer was told the plight
of the late caller who wanted to use
the telephone to a Topeka machine
shop or garage.
NV telephone is out of ORDER" said
the man.
Wont you let me telephone any
way?"
After long wait in which the plight
ed party supposed the farmer was get
ting up to let him in, the latter said:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
ATCHIsoN PETITIONS POOR.
Commission Form Given Another Set
back by Irregularities.

Atchison, Kan, Sept. accumulation
form of government had another set
back here when Mayor Finney's COM
mittee, appointed to check up petitions
calling for an election on commission
government, reported that of the 5l5
names on the petitions 49, were dupll-
Gates non-residents and non-regis-
tered.
In addition Mayor Finney had petit
tions containing fifty names, who
asked that their names be stricken off
the petitions calling for an election.
The number of qualified petitioners
necessary for the calling of an election
is 3S5. After striking off the 1872 names
of unqualified signers it left 3S3 legal
signers which two short of the
necessary number. Taking off the fifty
petitioners who asked to have their
names stricken off the original petit
lions made them 1ifty-two short.
New petitions will be circulated at
once Atchison has rejected the COM
mission plan in two elections, but
many believe it would pass now.
B. P. Waggener. for the first time
declared himself in favor of the COM
mission form today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
HOWE TRAVEL LETTERS
A Unique Volume Now on Sale at
the Stores.

Travel Letters from New Zealand,
Australia and Africa" by E. w. Howe,
the well known Atchison newspaper
man and writer, has been published
this week by Crane & Company of
Topeka. Mr.. Howe, who has written
The Trip to the West Indies and
DAILY Notes of a Trip Around the
World' is a genius at penning trav-
elogues in an easy, picturesque style
that is entertaining as well as instruc
tive.
There isn't one of the AIS pages in
Travel Letters" that doesn't contain
bit of description or quaint observa-
ton that is worth rereading and re-
membering. Mr.. Howe made the trip
with his niece, sailing from San Fran
cisco on the "Sonoma'' last Decem-
Der, returning in May.
The trip is Interestingly described
the trip and the passengers. Few
young people travel" observes Mr..
Howe, "only the old or middle aged
seem able to afford it, while only the
young are able to enjoy it, The first
stop was made at Auckland, New Yea
land, where Mr.. Howe's niece caused
such sensation by appearing in a
Peter Thompson suit that she was
obliged to change it. Great crowds
on the street. chuckles Mr.. Howe,
seemed to think Adelaide was
member of a lady brass band of
which / was director"
The Kansans went from New Zea-
land to Sidney in the country Mr..
Howe declares the English term 'Aus-
trylia." They sailed from South Aus
tralia to South Africa, and returned
home via the Mediterranean. 1t is
quite evident from the conclusion of
the book, which follows, that one of
the pleasantest sensations of the trip
was the arrival home:
This morning, when the conductor
came in to take my tickets, he said:
Why, hel1o,'
81 knew him; we were getting al
most in sight of Home. When we
waiter spoke to US by name. Shortly
afterwards, the conductor sat down
beside us, and looking out of the
south window, said:
ct never knew before you could
see Potato Hill SO plainly from this
side of the river.
Then the Pullman conductor came
in, and said: The next station is
Atchison!'
Mr. Howe has been writing much
of the time since his birth in Treaty,
Ind, in 1854. They say he played
with a pencil instead of a rattle. He
entered a printing office when he
was II years old. The book shows
the mark of an experienced writer,
readers.
Travel Letters is bound in art
vellum gray and printed on antique
book paper The illustrations are en-
graved from photographs snapped byl
the author. The cover design is
tri-coIor sketch from a original draw !
ing made by Harvey Parsons, a State |
request of Mr.. Howe.
The Prudential Trust company loans i
money on city property.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06

Lawrence The road from the club
house to Topeka over the old Califor-
MIA trail was familiar, but for six or
seven miles out of the University
town the route was new.
Leaving that historic city at s
O'Clock in the evening the car ran
beautifully over good roads for six
or eight miles, then came fork, the
telephone poles divided. The party
kept straight ahead. The road be-
came bad and an almost insurmount-
able hill doomed up and proved i'm
passable to the automobile just as
the party realized they were on the
wrong ID. After long and ineffec
tual efftrts to mount the incline the
engine gave out completely. The
wheels of the car were blocked with
rocks A kind hearted farmer and
his teams came by.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06

After a long strain of conscience
and tow lines and by all of the two
horse power, what little was left of
the 40-horSe power and two-man pow
er, the car was finally forced over the
ridge to the top. Labor Day called
for work that night.
What is your name2" was asked
the farmer.
.'Damme," said he. Not a very
good name, is it?''
NO, but representing mighty
good fellow. A dollar and a half is
all the money L have, but I am glad
to meet you in addition"
Thank you, very much. I am
glad to meet you, too" said the man
who lived near Richland and who had
found that a shortage of money came
along with a shortage of water.
There were two wagon loads of
Dammes, besides those already in evil
dence: Big Damme and Little Damme
and possibly IRA and Uba. We had
read. in Life, of this whole Damme
family, but had never expected meet
ing it or that the meeting would be
so joyful. But, Whats in name ~
nothing. Had the name of these
kindly helpful fellow travellers of the
road been Goode or Best, they could
not have been better. They took apart
their harness, tied their halters to
the cars axle, pulled straps and
strands of hemp in two but never
burst an oath. All was good natured
helpfulneSS. Their wells and cows
may have been dry and poor, but they
gave freely of the rich. cream of succor
from the abundance of their milk of
human kindness
Beware of Coon Creek Hill.
Dear reader, if you drive an auto,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
MAKES POLICE ACTIVE
jag Fines Go to Swell Pension Fund
in Washington.

Washington, Sept. 6.-Those bibu-
lously inclined persons who plan a
fling when on a visit to another
city had better remain away from the
national capital or revise their plan
of diversion. 1t developed today that
all the fines recovered in police court
for violation of the new excise law
are being applied to the payment of
pensions for members of the police
and fire departments of the District
of Columbia. AS a result the activity
of the police has occaSioned pleased
comment by certain enthusiasts and
bitter objurgatiOn by others
: Its come to pass now where
man does not dare even to hiccough
in public" said a man with red
nose as he left the city hall today.
Since July 1, when the law became
effective, the pension fund has been
swollen by $4,000 and the prospects
are that all pensions to the families
of members of both branches of the
service will be paid promptly here
after. They have been in arrears.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
MADE NIGHT OF 1T
Three Ladies in Stranded
Motor Car,
Not Including the Man and the
Chauffeur.
MOVING A MOVELESS MACHINE
By the Helpful Horse and the
Timely Telephone.
PeriIS of Coon Creek Hill and
Unfriendly CANNES.
MOVING A MOVELESS MACHINE

A Topeka man and his party spent
one night early this week out in the
open Is miles southeast of Topeka on
a by road in the hilly and almost
mountainous portion of Douglas
county.
The air was delightfully."- cool. but
that was not the reason for passing
the night away from the hot city, for
the party had been trying diligently
to reach Topeka and home, even with
its high temperature.
1t happened this way: The man,
with his wife and daughter. her friend
and the chauffeur, had been to Lake
View and were returning by way o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
CHAMBERS AT WICHITA.
Extends to COwley .COunty-Many
Horses Killed.

Wichita, Kan. Sept. 6.-An epidemic
of CHAMBERS has broken out among the
horses southeast of here near MulVane.
The Wellington sheriff killed two ami
mails yesterday belonging to Wallace
brothers and will go back Tuesday and
destroy twenty-six more. The disease
spread owing to the use of horses to-
gether in harvest fields.
Experts from the Kansas State Ag-
riculturaI college dissected the dead
horses yesterday and pronounced the
disease CHAMBERS in the worst form
Further spread of the disease is looked
foT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
CUT OUT THE COMEDY
Louis HeilbrOnner VIII PenaIize Mana
ger for Funny Stunts.

Fort Wayne. Ind, Sept 6.-"Comedy
baseball must have no place in the
closing games of the Central League
which finishes its season tomorrow af-
ternoon, President Heilbronner having
addressed a notice to each umpire and
to the manager of each club saying
that the shifting of players or any 9TH
err effort to inject farcica1 situations
into the Last games will be followed
by a fine of 800 for each guilty man
ager. Heilbronner says the public long
since grew tired of such exhibitions as
have been common in minor leagues at
the close of the season and he will not
permit it this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
JOY RIDERS LEAVE TOWN.
Manhattan Officers Show No Desire
to Arrest Them.


Mania ttan. Kan, Sept. ct looks
like no arrests would be made follow
ing the shooting scrape here Thursday
morning, when Dwight Thomas, bak-
er, shot and seriously injured Otto
Smith, the druggist, as Smith was re-
turning home after a taxi ride with
Mrs Thomas. Thomas and his wife
fed town two hours after the shooting
and have not returned. There is no
indication that Thomas will be arrest
ed if he does return.
Smith had recovered sufficiently to
flee from the city in an automobile.
Mrs. l.. E. Speer and Roy Nicodemus,
the other members of the joy party,
which was ended with the shooting,
have also fled. Ira Huntsinger, the
taxi driver, is the only one of the party
in the city and he is ready to turn
states witness if prosecution is
brought against any of the party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
TOOK BUT SMALL PART.
Burglars at Council Grove Left More
Than Half in Cash Drawer.

Council Grove, Kan, Sept 6.-Bur-
glars entered the Whiting garage here
Thursday night between midnight and
morning and stole a ten dollar bill
from the cash drawer. In doing so they
had to pick the locks on two doors and
also on the cash drawer, which con-
tanned at the time over fifty dollars,
but the thieves contented themselves
with one of the SO bills which leads
the officers to believe that the job was
done by local talent and perhaps small
bows
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06

or a mule team, or ride on anything
but a burro, beware of the smooth
and straight road which leadeth to
Coon Creek hill and trouble. If you
love peace and repose turn sharply
to the right at a country store eight
miles out of Lawrence. Go miles
around the hill; not up it The far
mers said the road was to be blasted
down. 1t was condemned several
times that night.
DO you know how far it is to a
house with a telephone -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06

its natural beauty, we agree to refund your
money without argument. And in addition,
WILSON'S FRECKLE CREAM is fine. fra.
grant toilet cream. Doesn't cause hair to grow,
and does positively TAN and
FRECkLES. Try it at our risk. Price Soc
sent by mail if desired. Mammoth jars SI.00.
WILSON'S FAIR SKIN SOAP 25c Wis.,
Freckle Cream Co., Charleston, S. c., makeas
For sale by t v Campbell. 7o4 kan ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
Jury Frees Brakeman.

Smith Center, Kan, Sept 6.-The
jury in the case of E. 7. Kice, Rock
Island railway brakeman, charged with
killing Doane Kemp, a Lebanon lad, a
year ago, brought in verdict OF not
guilty here Friday. A hung jury re-
suited in the case at the last December
term of court. Kemp, with two other
Lebanon boys, was stealing a ride on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
Arrested on White Slave Charge.

Burlington. Kan, Sept. civilian
A. Brown who gave his address as Cam
ada, and who claims to be a railroad
brakeman, was arrested here, charged
with violating the white slave act by
taking a young woman, who says her
home is Emporia, from one county to
another for immoral purposes. Brown
was placed under 81 900 bond for his
appearance in district court next week
and as he could not give bond is in Jail.
The young woman is being held in the
custody of the sheriff a witness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06

the train of which Kice was one of the
crew, and at Bellaire, when they We're
ordered off. it is alleged they assaulted
Kice, and then ran. He pulled his re-
volver and fired in the darkness at ms
assailants. Kemp was shot through
the body and died a few hours after.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
Fair Visitors Should See
Us While in Topeka

We going to make special efforts to give
very prompt attention to all out-of- town callers
during next week. Tooth troubles should not be
neglected. Visitors should arrange to come here
as soon as they arrive in the city. 1t may be
that their work can be done at once but if not
an appointment can be made for later in the
day for the next day. We are going to pre-
pare for big week, and will be ready any time
you say. We advise making an appointment by
mail beforehand to lose the least possible
time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
I axes Off Freckles,
Removes Tan.

Beautify your complexion. Get
rid of those freckles. You can
invest Soc in a jar of WILL
SONS FRECKLE CREAM
and they'll disappear. Severe
cases may require two jars
no more. We positively guar
antee this, and if your COM
plexion isn't fully restored to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
Mrs. Pankhurst Coming Next Month

New York, Sept 6.-Mrs. Emeline
Pankhurst. the English militant suf-l
fra gette leader, has arranged to sail
for the United States on October 4,
according to advices received here.
She will speak in Madison Square
garden on october 21
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
Reliable Dentistry That
Is Positively Painless

By surrounding ourselves with everything
that is known to the science of dentistry,
able to practice without any pain what
to our patients There is no need of put
ting off needed dental attention for fear that
you will be tortured. We have eliminated the
pain in all our operations. The past year has
patient after patient added to long list
of satisfied enthusiastic patrons. It's to induce
others to avail themselves of our services that
we make the offer noted above
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
The Cleanest and
Most Sanitary
ParlorsinKansas

In furnishing our suite
of offices, we have spared
no pains to make them
most inviting to callers.
All the woodwork is in
pure white enamel and is
kept scrupulously clean.
Large windows admit
plenty of strong daylight
and fresh air. The caller
will Immediately notice
the absence of STIFFNESS
SO common in dental es-
adjustments. NJ o d I'm
equipment and appliances
make it possible for us to
do our work rapidly and
well.
nI ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06
In His Speech There Is NO Guile.

The writer. the guileless victim of
an unruly machine, did not intend
to. exploit this adventure. No man
likes to be the hero of his own mis-
fortunes, but so many other reporters
have threatened to write it up that he
feared a revised version and believed
it best to openly and frankly admit the
truth and tell the tale as it should be
told
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06

The Prudential Trust company loans
money on city property.=Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-06

Beware of Coon Creek Hill.
Dear reader, if you drive an auto,