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The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
U. P. CHANGES TITLES
Hines System VIII BE Abolished-N<
More A. G. M.

The first of the year what is known
as the Hines system and which has
been in effect for the last five years
on the Union Pacific will be abolished.
according to information received in
Topeka today.
The Hines system was one that pro-
NOTED q lot of general superintend
ents, giving them the titles of assist
ant general managers With its
abolishment the Union Pacific will re-
turn to the old plan of operation. The
general manager will continue as gen.
eral manager. This position is filled
by Charles Ware.
The plan now in effect was intro
duced by Mr.. Hines, who came from
the Southern Pacific and was connect
ed with the Offices of Julius Krut-
schnitt. 1t is looked upon as being too
cumbersome and unwieldy and not SO
practical as having superintendents in
charge. of departments, all reporting
to q general manager.
While in a way the changes in title
appear to have reduced each of the
officials affected q notch, such is not
the case, it being understood that the
salaries will remain as now and that
none of the officials will be shorn of
any authority.
The change in title Of chiefs will
have some effect in the titles of the
employees of the Offices of the assist
ant general managers. In these offices
now the head clerks are known as as
sistants to the general managers. but
after the first Of the year they will be
simply chief clerks. but their salaries
will remain unchanged.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
ANNUAL POULTRY SHOW.
More Than 1000 Fowl WIN Be Shown
-Topekans Among Exhibitors.


Independence. Kan, Dec. 29.-The
FIRST annual poultry exhibit OF the
Kansas Poultry federation will be held
in this city Jan. to 10. The fedora
tion has about 500 members. all Of
whom are live poultry breeders in
Kansas and 1t is confide ltly expected
that this first show will not only be
a great success. but will be the largest
poultry exhibit held to date in this
part Of the country.
The judging of the birds will take
place on Tuesday, the 6th. Judges are
c. H. Rhodes, r. v. Hicks, ]. c. Sny-
der, q. d. McClaskey Of Topeka, c. A.
Seyler, Des Moines. Ia. and r. II.
Searle, Mountain Grove. Mo.
A poultry convention will be held In
connection with the show and four
days program beginning on Tuesday
has been arranged. Lectures will be
delivered by Prof. William A. Lippin-
colt Of the poultry department Of the
state college at Manhattan. T. E. Quis-
enberry. director, and r. H. Searle.
vice director of the Missouri state
poultry experiment station: George
Beouy of Cedar Vale, Kan, and the
Judges. The important meetings to be
held during the show are the annual
meeting Of the Kansas branch Of the
American Poultry association. the
meeting Of the Kansas Poultry feder-
alton, and the Kansas branch meet
ings of several Of the specially clubs.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
ASK FOR INTERURBAN CHARTER.
Ottawa Furnishes Money for Exten-
sion From O!0the.

Ottawa, Kan, Dec. 29.-An applica-
ton will be made soon from the state
charter head by w. B. Strang, presi-
dent Of the Strang Electric Railway
company between Kansas City and
O1atiie. for a charter for the proposed
new extension OF his road from Olathe
to Ottawa, the new line to be incor-
porated as the Southwestern Electric
Railway company. Mr.. Strang is now
seeking to interest business men and
farmers in johnson, Douglas and
Franklin counties in his benefit dis
trict" plan Of stock subscriptions from
everybody to finance the road without
bonds, but before the financing is un-
dertaken 1t is his intention to ask for
. charter, the application to be signed
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
EXTEND GOOD ROADS.
Golden Belt Highway Route Is Inn
proved by Kansas Farmers.

Abilene. Kan, Dec. 29.-Reports
from the Golden Belt road tell Of inn
provements in practically every coun-
fv. In Geary several carloads OF
sherman gravel have been used to
cover a sand road. Riley county has
had the help of the Manhattan Com
mercial cub in cutting down Stagg
hill, one Of the most dangerous hills
in the state, and re-making D sandy
eraveling the road east of North To-
peka similarly to the road from To-
peka to Rossville. one OF the finest
roads anywhere the year round. Sa-
line county has oiled three miles OF
sand road near Brookville, making 1t
q thoroughly substantial road.
Ellsworth last year built model
road over the dreaded Harker hills.
cutting grades like q railway ana
making tn. miles OF easy driving
through a most picturesque section.
The rock road from Kansas City to
Bonner Springs is to be extended west
and the Douglas and Jefferson county
sections are to be improved. Sherman
county gave one contract for thirty
miles of straight road which has been
graded and dragged until it is like a
boulevard.
The Golden Belt is to be marked
and logged to the new union station IN
Kansas City in preparation for the
through travel by tourists. whose
numbers increase each season. Or
ganixation work is progressing along
this road, af1liating 1t with the Ma
tional Highway association. Next year
promises to be one Of great improve
ment and practically every county
along the route has designated that
road as q county road.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29

Thistle Soap Weed and Sweet Clover
Sold to Eastern Factories.
Hutchinson. Kan. Dec. 2s.-Here are
some entries that may be found on the
freight office here that have = strange
sound:
Car of sweet clover seed. shipped from
Two cars of Russian thistle hay. ship
ped from Cimarron.
Ten cars Of soap weed, consigned from
The weeds Of the prairie. which .te
farmers of western Kansas have been
trying for years to stamp out, burn out.
exoefminate ss one way or another. are now
many western Kansas farmers this year
found spending money for Christmas
snS srfougn g.,1ie tne sale Of the once wortn.ess
clover and soap weed.
This wild clover has been found to be
es eSue, to alfaife asa forage; the Russian
ana the soap weed Is in much demand
nov for manufacturing of ointment and
The soap weed grows wild al through
southwestrn Kansas. 1t Is easily gath
cred and farmers who have had little to
DO this fan have found way Of making
2 few dollars on the side by gathsriaz up
THIS weed and usuling 1t to the nearest
railway stations.
The Russian thistle is prevalent through
been pest to the wheat and corn farm
ers for 1T Is almost impossible to stamp 1t
out. In many counties the commissioners
nate it. Now the thistle is being care
Iuiiy cut Tor feed. put in silos and fed.
II makes fine silage. 1t is now worth
It is about the only feed that stands all
kinds of weather conditions.
The hitherto worthless weeds of the
sunflower has been proven to have me-
dicfnal virtues.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
INTERURBAN TALK GROWS.
Promoters Working At Perry-Ma
Survey in Spring.

survey In Spring.
Perry, Dec. 29.-E. G. Havens and G. c.
Broudt. of Kansas City, Mo-. promoters
Of a proposed Kansas City. Lawrence and
Topeka interurban railway. have been in
terviewing the trainers and business men
at Perry lately.
The promoters here are backed by q
group OF well known Kansas bankers and
capitalists. If the continent along the
proposed quite is favorable. a right-of-
way will be surveyed in March and the
construction Of the line will start in the
fore part of the summer.
AS yet no company has been formed, the
work of organization being held until q
favorable sentiment could be raised
among the people living along the new
line. If the proposition meets with sue
cess through the proposed interurban area.
an organization will be effected imme-
diately under the laws Of the state OF
Kansas.
The present plans for the route, as
given out by the representatives Of the
Kansas City interests are to parallel the
Santa Fe from Kansas City to Lawrence,
on the south side of the Kansas river.
where it will cross to the north side and
parallel the Union Pacific tracks to To-
peka.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
new STYLE IN CORSETS
Makers Say Natural Figure VIII Be
Basis Of Makeup.

Chicago, Dec. s29.-Corsets for the
next few years will show decided
tendency toward conforming to the
natural figure, was the dictum pro-
nounced at the closing session of the
corset makers convention. which for
three days discussed modes and fig
ureS.
I'm other words.'' explained a prom
inent maker. there is to be no sup
preston of flesh. Corsets 16 and 10
are little worn On account of the
waists becoming. larger. Then, too.
the materials are more yielding and
plant than they have been. We are
getting Eoveltys materials, such as
meshes, tricots land nets. Comfort
and ease lead to- absolute style. This
was not the case a few years ago,
when. II the corset was comfortable.
there was no styte.''
Frederick Haase said:
The American woman sets the
styles. Jacques Worth, celebrated
French maker, admits that it II on
her figure that the lines Of the corset
and gown are based. Most French
and European women could wear the
narrow corset They don't exercise
enough.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
STOP TRAIN FOR WEDDING.
"Hurry Up" Ceremony Performed on
Station Platform.

Dodge City, Kan, Dec. 29.-Trains
halt and people wait on weddings out
in this country. w. ]. jackson and
Mary Seacat Of Sitka wanted to get
married and have 1t over with. They
came from Bucklin, but becouse OF
the train being late Probate Judge
Kinkade made out the license and
took it to the station.
The return train to Bucklin was
standing on the platform and the con-
ductor had said "B-o-a-r-d." and was
just ready to signal the engineer to
pull out when Judge Kinkade caught
his arm and pulled it down by his
side Hold this train till tie this
knot" the Judge said, and in five min
utes the Sitka pair was married and
on the way back home.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29

Five Days institute Begins-May
Break All Records. ;

Five Days Institute Be81ns-MAy
Break An Records.
Manhattan. Dec. 29.-The State
Farmers institute opened at the Kan
sas State Agricultural college today
and will be in session for five days
The first advance Of farmers arrived
in Manhattan Saturday afternoon.
Prof. Edwin C. johnson. who u at
the head of the institute, believes that
probably between 200 and 500 farmers
are in the city for tho nve days ses-
sion. Professor johnson also says the
indications are that the attendance Ii
going to exceed that of last year. when
over 1900 farmers and their sons
were enrolled. This year in prepar-
ing the program more attention has
been given to the women. girls ana
boys and more of them are coming.
The program includes numbers for
every member of the family.
The registration books were opened
this morning at o'clock. but the pro-
gram proper will not open until this
afternoon. The feature of the open
ing day program will be the address
this evening by o. H. Benson. who Is
at the head of the club work Of the
United States department of agricul-
ture. His subject will be: Home
Canning Instruction for the Public
School"
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
REDUCE STATION FORCES.
Rock Island LAYS or" Freight Han
dlers at Many Stations.

Manhattan, Dec. 29.-The Rock
Island Railway company has taken on
an economical streak. The past few
days the company has made q big
reduction in expenses by cutting down
the station forces all along this divi-
sion and it is said that all of the COM
pany's lines in the state are affected.
The order affects more particularly
the freight departments. Manhattan
loses one man and the local force has
been reduced to five men. Clay Gem
ter loses one man and 30 does Clyde
1t is also rumored that the section
forces are going to be reduced the first
of the year.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
FOUGHT HIGHWAYNfEN.
Resisted Holdup Men and Prevented
Loss Of 92HO.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 2s.-Two
masked robbers were given a severe
drubbing here when they attempted to
hold up Tom McDermott, a corner
store groceryman. The men ordered
McDermott to turn over his cash. He
replied by knocking one down while
the other fired three times at him, but
missed. After losing their hats and
one robber his mask. the men fed
McDermott had more than $3.50 in his
cash register.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
Mrs. Burch to support Husband.

Salina, Kan. Dec. 29.-Mrs Clara Burch,
wife Of Justice Rosseau A. Burch Of the
Kansas supreme court. although she has
lived in Topeka ten years, still claims Sa-
lima as her home and has registered here.
She said she would vote here at the Au-
gust primary and the November election
for her husband, who is a candidate to
succeed himself. She said it was too
early to express her preference for gov
ernOr and United States senator.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
KILLED BY BROKEN GRINDSTONE
High Power Caused Break-Piece Hit
Him in Head.

Mcpherson, Kan. Dec. "a
frightful accident happened at the
home Of st. John Geisel, near Galva.
east of Mcpherson, resulting in the
almost instant death of Mr.. Geisel. He
had rigged up a grindstone to which
he had attached a gasoline engine for
power, and it either reached too high
a speed or there was a defect in the
stone. The grindstone burst and
one of the fragments struck him in
the head. Mr.. Geisel was q farmer
and thresherman living near Galva for
several years. He was about forty
years old.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
Color Scheme Changes.

New York. Der. 29-Color schemes
for automobile number plates like
everything else must change every
year: not to be in fashion, but because
the law requires 1t. For 1914, auto
mobilists in New York state must get
new plates. with dark brown back
grounds and white numeral and let
ters- This is a change from the 1913
color scheme which was dark blue
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
PREVENTED r. 1. WRECK.
Manhattan Man Receives Reward for
Finding Broken Rail

Manhattan, Kan, Dec. 29.-April
II James T. Harper of this city dis
covered a broken rail on the Rock
Island track about mile west Of
Manhattan. The break was q bad one
and piece of rail several inches long
was missing. It was nearly train time
when Harper found the break and the
promptness in his actions probably
prevented a bad passenger wreck. The
matter, of course, was reported to A.
B. Ramsdell of Herington, superin-
tcndent Of this division of the Rock
Island.
Christmas day Harper received from
the Rock Island inspectors at Herring
ton, A. J. Carruth & Son, handsome
gold watch as a reward. Harper's
name is neatly engraved in the back
of the watch, also the date of the
broken rail discovery.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
STAMPING OUT DISEASE.
Salina AbandOns All Public Gather
ings on Account of Diphtheria.

Salina, Kan. Dec. 29.-No. new
cases Of diphtheria have developed in
Salina since Wednesday and the ply
sicians feel greatly encouraged over
conditions. 1t is believed the epidemic
is being successfully stamped out
through the agreement to abandon all
meetings attended by children, which
included Christmas exercises at the
churches. Children under 16 have not
attended the moving picture shows
The present cases are cOnvaleScent.
There have been no deaths from the
disease.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29

convicted several years ago Of first de-
gree murder and sentenced to prison
for life. He shot Ed Katherman. q K.
U. student, in front OF q photograph
studio, of which he was the owner.
The shooting was the result Of anger
on the part of Shane upon being an
uoyed by student prankS
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29

by himself and influenttak business
men and farmers from the three
counties. It 10 to be q peoples road,
and not q 0ne-man or capital-Con-
trolled road. according to Mr.. Strang.
Mr.. Strang expects to be in Topeka
some time soon to investigate the in
corporation laws.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
DIDN'T KNOW TT WAS LOADED.

ChF1Stmas Ar Gun Causes Serious
Accident to Youngster.
Manhattan, Kan, Dec. 9-Peter and
Eugene. young sons Of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
e. Klein. living near Zeandals, received
Oldest, didn't know the gun was loaded.
He pointed it at Eugene's head and pulled
the trigger. The shot entered Eu8enes
head in the corner of his left eye. between
the eyeball and the root of the nose, and
lodged at the base OF the brain. His con-
dition is dangerous. After tho accident
Peter smashed the gun.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
REDUCES TRAIN SERVICE.
Union Pacific Changes on l.. X. & w.
Patrons May Appeal to State.

Manhattan, Dec. 29.-The Union
Pacific has announced that, beginning
Immediately. daily passenger train
service on the L. K. & w. branch, and
the Lincoln branch. between Plain
Vile and Oakley, will be abolished
and that tri-weekly passenger service
will be established instead. The
change affects the K. L. & w. branch
from LeavenWorth to MiltOnvale.
These lines now have daily passenger
service on six days of the week. The
state authorities will be asked to or
der the company to resume the daily
service on these lines.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29

trigger Of his gun on the limb Of the
tree and shot himself through the leg.
A physician extracted the bullet and
there IL hope for his recovery.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29
Captain Shane Dead.

Lawrence, Kan.. Dec. 29.-Captain
J. B. Shane, recently paroled from the
penitentiary, died Sunday. Shane was
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29

Leavenworth. Kan, Dec. 3-Clarence
r. Jett IS years old, Spanish war veteran
and member of the Soldiers Home, was
killed on the pike. a road leading to the
home. Saturday night when Kansas
City Western car struck him.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29

Hunter Shot BY Own Gun.
Burling.-me, Kan, Dec. 29-Harry
Keeler, while out hunting, caught the
The Topeka state journal., 1913-12-29

Notice Regarding Change of Business Hours
Beginning January continuing
and February the mornin9
and close day at o'clock, Saturday included.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-27
POWERS DECLINE
ANY INTERVENTION
Looking to Settlement Of
Turkish War

Constantinople, Feb 26.-The mis-
sion to London of Ibrabim Haiku
Pasha on behalf of the Ottoman, gov
eminent, has failed. His object was
to persuade the powers to support thu
cls i'm of Turkey to the retention Of
Adrianople
He was, however, unable to prevail
upon the powers to accept the porte's
note as a basis for fresh peace nego-
tiations, and he had no authority %
&c beyond the proposals contained in
that document
Although some members of the Tur-
kish cabinet are in favor of peace, the
war element shows no tendency 20
weaken its attitude Military opera
tons are still confined to skirmishes
at various points along the frontier.
Fighting on any extended scale i:
improbable for the present, owing to
TIE inclemency of the weather
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-27
New YorRtCottOn.

New York, Feb. 26.-Cotton opened
steady, unchanged to ain advance
of points on renewal of yester-
days covering movement and further
foreign buying. Cables were hardly
up to expectations on some position
but the English spot market made a
steady showing.
Trading was less active after Liv.
erpool's close, and the market was
comparatively quiet at noon witt
prices about to points net lower
Scattering March liquidation sent
that position off to a loss of about
points, but later deliveries sold onls
$ to points net lower, and the mar
het later firmed upon bullish south,
tern spot news, with prices SHOWING
net gains of or points durin-
the middle of the afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-27
LABOR ACCORDED
CABINET PLACE
Bill to That Effect Passes
Senate

Washington, D. c., Feb. 26. = The
bill to create a department of labor
with a cabinet officer at it's heal
passed the senate today after less
than an hours consideration. The
measure had previously passed the
house, but amendments in the senate
will require it's perfection in confer
ence before it is presented to Presi-
dent Taft.
One amendment would put the new
children's bureau under the direction
of the secretary of labor. The division
of immigration and naturalization
would be separated into two bureaus
and the present bureau of labor would
be known as the bureau of labor sta
tistics The division of information
of the present department of COM
merce and labor also would 60 into
the new department
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-27
BUILDING FALLS;
KILLS FIREMAN
Serious Casualty at Atlanta
Store

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 26.-James l..
Gillespie, fireman, was killed AMI
Ia dozen others narrowly escaped
death when the buildings at 104-1G!
Whitehall street collapsed early to
day. The six inmates of the buildin :
warned by several shocks, had found
refuge on the roof of an adjoining
building, or had been rescued by fire.
men when the structure fell.
The resounding crash of the COL
lapse frightened the horses attached
to five pieces of fire apparatus, caus-
ing them to run away in all direG
tons, one truck wagon striking P0-
liceman James Chapman, causing Sc
rious injuries
Another truck collided with a fire
plug in the downtown district, smash
ing the truck and killing one of the
horses. The buildings, which were
old, were being remodeled for stores.
An investigation has been made
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-27
RAM ON RAMPAGE
IN PUBLIC SCHOOL
Butts Over Woman Principal and She
SWOOnS.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. ga ram witt
no more respect for the public school
regulations that was manifested b.
"Mary's Little Lamb wandered into
the Crescent school in the Frankstown
district today 1t followed Mica
Galdona.
Miss Flora Denniston, principal, en-
countered the ram in the hall. She
tried to "shoo" it away Mr.. Ram bute-
ed Miss Denniston at the knees ant
knocked her down
Then some of the pupils who knew
nothing of the disposition of bull
sheep tried to reason with the Galdonc
pet Well-the students who escape,
violent collision with the hard skull
of the ram fed from the building
During the scrimmage Miss Dennis
ton remained insensible on, the floor
Fright and shock caused her to swoon
The janitor was about to resort t,
cautious methods when Nick Galdon.
said something in Italian, kicked tn,
ram in his ribs once of twice and tn,
animal followed him back home. Tn,
school was dismissed for the day fol
lowing the occurrence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-02-27
HANDSOME HOME WAS
BURNED At PLAINS
Mrs. Evans Residence Was
Ruined

The handsome residence of Mrs. Ola
Evans, at Plains, was totally destroyed
by fire shortly before noon yesterday
The flames were sweeping over the
roof when discovered, and as the town
has no adequate fire protection, the
dwelling was soon destroyed, together
with all contents of furniture.
The flames in the meantime had
spread to some of the outhouses, in
Guiding the smokehouse, which was
burned, with its contents of meat AMI
other produce. So rapidly did the fire
spread that neighbors who came 10
the scene were unable to save any o.
the valuable furniture or household eff
fects, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Slappey
who made their home with Mrs. Evans,
lost all of their effects also. The fire
is supposed to have started from a
spark on the roof.
The loss on dwelling and furniture
is estimated at fully $4,000, with in
surance of about $4,000 only.
4
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pefsnseless Woman.

One OF Blanche Bates most init.
mate friends is telling a rather funny
story about this clever actress
She came into my house one even
ing very much excited. and | said to
her. Blanche, for heavens sake, what
Is the matter with you? You seem
to be all gone to pieces
Matter enough, she answered as
her voice shook with anger I have
been accosted by man in the street.
What did you do?' asked.
IL hauled of and hit him In the
face she answered. and | said TO
him, You dirty dog, would you speak
to q defenseless woman
And where was he when you said
this?' again inquired.
Rolling in the gutter where he
fell when hit him. she said in sur
prised tone at my question Toledo
Blade