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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
New Plan for a Shorter Route
to Coast.
Branch Road Is Purchased in
New Mexico.
BIG EXTENSION PROGRAM
Immense Amount of Work for
Next Year.
Line to New Orleans Is Ger
tainty Soon.

The purchase of the St. Louis, Rocky
Mountain and Pacific railway by the
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe, an
nounced a short time ago by the gener-
al officials of the road in Topeka,
brings to light a new cut off plan of
the Santa Fe for a shorter and quicker
route from Chicago to the Pacific coast
1t is predicted freely in Topeka rail-
va1 circles today that the Santa F'e
will build Immediately from the ternlin-
al of the new Cimarron valley TX
tension to Des Moines, New Mexico. the
terminal of the St. Louis, Rocky Noun
tain & Pacific.
1t is stated that the original plan for
a "Colmor cutoff has been abandoned
temporarily until an investigation can
reveal the advantages of an extension
of the Dodge City. southwest line 10
Des Moines 1t is slightly less than 100
miles from the terminal of the new
southwestern Kansas extension to the
end of the newly purchased road at Des
Moines. giving the road a perfect low
grade line across the corner OF Kansas
and New Mexico and on to the coast.
The Santa Fe now has two distinct
routes to the coast from Kansas. one
straight west through the state TO
Colorado and down into the noun
tains to central New Mexico. The other
panhandle across the northern handle
of Texas and into New Mexico. When
the cutoff from Dodge City southw est
to Des Moines n. NJ, and to Ration is
completed it will give a third and
shorter route for the handling of chi
cago-to-the-coast traffic.
1t is apparent from the indications
of the years earnings that the Santa
Fe will uncover a wonderful map OF
extension plans for the next five years.
The road has been in the habit of
placing its earnings right into the
property-no manipulation of santa
Fe stock This means that the double
track lay out to the coast, the stand
ard system of ballast across the coun-
try and numerous extensions will be
financed in the next few years.
Following the new third line to the
coast from Kansas points, the Santa
Fe will send its own rails into New
Orleans. The road has good traffic
agreement to New Orleans at this
time, but it will be only short time
until the swamps are conquered and
New Orleans will be placed at the ter
rniuaI of the santa Fe's southern
lines.
With permanent ownership of it's
meet the dead" ends of the Ell Paso,
Pecos and Sterling Valley branches
and form a ''crow-fly'' line to the
coast. And while the reader is posing
his pencil over the map he could draw
a line straight through Phoenix and
and on to San Diego.
1t is certain, however, that the
Santa Fe is laying out an immense ex-
tension program for the future. These
little purchases and extensions are
Iinks-Iinks of the chain of the coun-
try's biggest railway system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
BARREL OF MONEY.
Real Money-Half DolIars-Used in
Chicago Election.

Chicago, July ga barrel full of
half dollars which helped enliven life
for the derelicts who occupied cheap
lodging houses in the first ward on
the night of last election is to be the
subject of today's investigation of the
special grand jury investigating the
November election frauds. More
than 200 denizens of the "flops' have
been subpoenaed to give their version
of the horn of plenty
Special States Attorney Northrup
will endeavor to learn from what
bank the large amount of silver
money was obtained.
Evidence is said to have been I'M
earthed that the Illegal voting was
prevalent in the First, Eighteenth and
River wards and that the new voting
machines played an important part
in a we'll laid plan. Hundreds of il
legal votes are alleged to have been
registered by election judges who en-
tered the booths with voters, osten-
sibly to show them how to operate
the devices.
Legislative inquiry into the pur-
chase of 100000 worth of voting
machines by the counter began today
when the Butts committee held it's
first session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
FRIED CHICKEN FLOOD.
Senator's Remarks Draw Response
From Housewives.

Washington, July 22.-When Senator Till
man, who is on diet by order of his physI-
clan, declared somewhat peevishly that
the art of frying chicken was unknown
in Washington" he had not reckoned
with the housewives of the District of Co
lumbia, many of them Southerners and
Jealous of their ability to cook chicken in
any fashion. As a result of the aspersion
indignant house~ wives and a few score ad-
mirers of the South Carolina statesman,
have been inundating him with fried
chicken. They come by parcel post and
by messenger until each day the senator's
committee room takes on the appear ance
of camp meeting ground.
At first. Senator Tillman sought to
turn the gifts but virtually none had the
address of the donor on it. although many
contained notes defying the senator to de-
cry the fowls or the cooking. AS re
suit the committee room waste basket is
continually filled with chicken bones and
committee clerks and senate attendants,
impressed to aid in keeping up with the
incoming supply are nearing a state of
rebellion.
If you wish to inaugurate real reign
of terror suggested a colleague of Sem
atce TilEnan today, "cackle like a hen in
the corridor just out the senator's door
So far no one has been found sufficient
ly intrepid to try II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22

avenue have for their guests their broth
er's family, Mrs. James Ralstin and chIl-
dren from Indiana.
Mrs J. t Liggett of Chester avenue is
slowly improving since her return from
Joplin, Mo, where she visited relatives
for two weeks
Mrs H B. Conwell, 1914 Poplar street
will entertain the firemen's wives at her
home next Friday afternoon.
Mrs A. w. Brewer. AFTER avenue,
will return home this evening from Indian
Creek. where she has been spending the
past week with friends
Mrs. W. S. Wallace, 154 AFTER avenue,
is entertaining this afternoon the Help
ing Hand society of the Oakland Christian
church.
] II. Snyder, ASP Ohio avenue. has re-
turned to work in Argentine, after spend
ing the past week at his home here.
Mrs L. Boyd, of Sumner street has for
her guest her daughter and family, Mr.
and Mrs. c. L. johnson, of FL Paso, Tex
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
Owes Her Life to
Eckman's Alternative

Eckmans Alternative is being used with
success in the treatment of tuberculosis
in all parts of the country. Persons who
have taken it, improved, gained weight,
exhaUsting night sweats stopped, fever
diminished. and many recovered. IF you
are interested to know mere about it, we
will put you in touch with some who are
now well. You can investigate and judge
for yourself. Read of Mrs. Govert's re-
covery:
Griffith. Ind.
Gentlemen: About September TO- 1875
my mother-in-law was taken sick with
Catarrhal Pneumonia, which developed
Rev. VIM Berg, of st. Mchaers Church,
at Schereville. Ind, prepared for her
death, he recommended that 1 get Eek
mans Alternative. and see if would not
give her some relief The attending
physician declared she had Consumption
and was beyond all medical aid. So L
Immediately had Rev. VIM Berg to send
for recovery I insisted that she try the
Alternative which she did L am glad to
say that she soon began to improve. Now,
she works as hard ever, weighs twenty
pounds heavier than she ever did before
she took sick, and is in good health
(Amidavit) JOS. GRIMMER.
Cabove abbreviated; more on request-l
Eckman's Alternative has been proven by
many years test to be most efficecious in
cases of severe Throat and Lung Aztec
lions, Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma, Stub
born Colds and in upbutldfng the system
Does not contain narcotics. poisons or
habit-forning drugs. For sale by Geo.
leading druggists. Write the Eckman
Laboratory. Philadelphia. Pa. for booklet
telling of recoverfes and additional evil
dence.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
0VERMYER FUNERAL.
Many Topeka People Pay Last Tribute
of Respect TO Former Citizen.

The funeral of George Overmyer,
former Topeka attorney, and oldest
son of the late David Overmyer, was
held at 10 O'Clock this morning from
his mothers home, 217 Huntoon street
The attendance was large, and in
cluded most of the members of the
Shawnee county bar, the judges of the
local and district courts, and a large
number of personal friends.
There were few flowers, out of re-
spect to the wishes of the family that
there should be none, and the funeral
service, consisted only of the reading
of the Goth Psalm and a prayer, by Dr.
A. s. Embree, and a short address by
Prof. Emil c. WiIm, formerly of the
Washburn college faculty, and now
professor of psychology at Wells col
lege, Ithaca, N. Y.
Professor Wilm and Mr.. Overmyer
were both members of the Jayhawker
club when residents of Topeka, and
were warm personal friends. Prof.
Wilm spoke from his personal know
ledge of the remarkable goodness and
uprightness of Mr.. Overmyer's life and
character, and that goodness being un-
dying, character made up of that
quality must be immortal.
The pallbearers were ]. c. Waters
Otis Hungate, Harry Bowen, Carey
Wilson, Mr.. Stout and Mr.. Hearick
1nterment was at the Topeka ceme-
terry.
George Overmyer was born at North
Vernon, Ind, in 1876, came to Topeka
at the age of five years, was educated
in the grammar and high schools of
this city, and at the Kansas university.
He afterwards studied law, was ad-
mftted to the bar, and practiced here
until his removal to Los Angeles. Cal,
in 1905 In California he was enga ged
in the practice of law until within
short time of his death. which occurred
at Los Angeles July 16.
In 1904 he married Miss Effie Neal of
Topeka, who survives him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
OAKLAND NOTES.

The Priscilla club will meet next Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. Henry Shuler,
$50 Chester avenue.
Mrs c. R Cole. $50 Oakland avenue, is
sick q her home but is resting some bet
ter this morning
Miss Ruth Wright. who has been a
past few years. has resigned her position
and accepted one in the schools in Topeka
c. r. Cole and William Lingo Will leave
in a few days for Jewell county, where
thew will visit relatives and friends for a
Miss Ella WILDER of Topeka is visiting a
The Ladies Aid society of the Oakland
Christian church will meet next Thursday
afternoon At the CHURCH .,,-. ,,o,.o,
from Oakland to Topeka on Leland street
Mrs. William Williams of Forest avenue
has returned from st. Louis. where she
ness of her son.
ne W c. T. L are entertaining the
L. T. H. club this afternoon at the home
of Mrs. j. G. Huey on Chester avenue
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Webb returned
home from Rock Creek, after spending a
few days with relatives and friends
Mrs Fred Scoutten OF Humboldt re-
turned to her home today, after spending
the past two weeks with relatives and
friends here.
E. A Peters of Michigan avenue left
Monday for Fort Riley. where he will
spend ten days at the reunion
and children left today for Hutchinson.
KAN where they will visit relatives and
friends for two weeks
rue. had for her guest Sunday her sister,
Mrs R. H. Cummins-
The Oakland Presbyterian Aid society
Will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
Hawkins on AFTER avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gordon, on Wa
bash avenue, entertained at dinner sun
10y Mr. and Mrs NJ v Masee and fam
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ralstin of Winfield
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
Forest Users Get Voice in Management

Washington, July 22.-Home rule,
in part at least, for users of the ma
tionaI forests is the policy which has
been adopted by Secretary Houston
of the department of agriculture. In
an order issued today he granted to
settlers and other users of government
forest land the right to a voice in
forest government
The regulation provides that when
ever an association whose member
ship includes a majority of the local
residents using a national forest or
portion thereof for like purposes,
shall select a committee. an agree
nent on the part of which shall be
binding upon the association, such
committee upon application to the dis
trict forester may be recognized in an
advisory capacity on behalf of the
association" Furthermore, these as
sociations are to receive notice of pro-
posed action and have an opportunity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
F00LHARDY RIDE FATAL
Woman Burned on Motorcycle After
Seeing Others Ignited.

ST. Louis, July 21.-After witnessing two
girls narrowly escape incineration on the
same machine, Mrs Minnie Daum mount
ed the motorcycle of julius Schneider. of
Edwardsville, Ill, and was burned prob
ably fatally when her skirt took fire
from the cycles engine
Excited by the third accident of its
kind within an hour Schneider lost control
of the machine. Through the main streets
of the city if sped with the woman in
flames on the rear seat, shrieking in ter
ror. At the bottom of a hill Schneider
ran the motorcycle against a terrace and
attempted in vain to beat out the flames
on his passengers dress.
c. w. Ffegebaum, chief of the fire de-
partment, who was awakened by her
screams, came to the womans rescue
with chemical tank Every inch of her
body below the waist, however, was scar
ed by the flames Her recovery is doubt
full. Schneider was exhibiting his ma
chine to a party of girls and invited them
to ride. The skirts of the two who pre-
ceded Mrs. Daum also took fire but the
blaze was speedily extinguished each time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
JETMORE AFTER HOPPERs.
County Officers Set Aside July % to
Spread Poison.

Jetmore. Kan, July 22.-The county
commissioners of Hodgeman county
have designated Monday, July %. as
Grasshopper day. They are urging ev-
cry farmer and land owner to turn out
that day and aid in the effort to de-
stroy the pests that are damaging
crops.
have charge of the mixture that is
to be applied to poison the grasshop-
pers. 1t is conceded that the killing
OF one female grasshopper means 50
fewer grasshoppers next year.
Reports received show that in adj
joining counties where an effort to
poison the insects has been made the
attempt has met with success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
with Neck Broken He Live.

Washington. July 22.-Surgeons in a local
hospital are marveling at the remarkable
vitality of Edward H. Elwood who has
lived SO hours with what has been di-
agnosed broken neck. The
diagnosis was superficial but in order to
determine positively an extra examination
will be made today.
EIwood, while a member of a bathing
party al summer resort on the Potomac
river on Sunday, dived from a boat and
struck a submerged obstruction. RE wEs
rescued In an unconscious condition and
when il was found that his condition was
serious he was hurried to hospital here.
AS the result of his injury, the young
man is partially paralyzed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
FACULTY FEARS BOARD.
College People Curious
About Boards Visit.

Manhattan, Kan, July 22.-The new
board of administration, consisting of
Ed P. Hoch of Marion, E. T. Hackney
of Winfield, and Mrs. Cora G. Lewis OF
KinsIey, will meet at the State Agri-
cultural college here today. The board
hasn't sent any notices ahead as to
what it will do at this meeting. Presi-
dent Waters refuses to give out any
Information and it is possible that the
college head is much in the dark as
to what the boards plans will be at
this meeting.
One member of the faculty who will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22

not allow his name to be used for fear
OF his job said:
There is a feeling of unrest among
the members of the faculty because OF
rumors of some actions which the
board may take at this meeting. A few
of them seem to think that the board
will charter a few special trains and
take the whole school down to Law
renee. Most of the unrest comes from
the engineering and printing depart
ments. They feel certain of being
hauled away"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
Throws 500 Out of Work.

waukegan, ILL.,, July 22.-The local
plant of the Corn Products company.
employing 500 men. was closed today
for an indefinite period Superintend-
ent Charles Ebert declined to discuss
the reason Many employees think the
shutdown may be permanent The
company esta hiished the plant here %
years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
Another Military Aviator Killed.

Chalons, July 22.-Another French
military aviator was killed today and
his comrade badly injured while ex-
perimenting with new aeroplane at
Mourmelon. Lieutenant Gabersel was
in charge of the machine and Sapper
Maharte was acting as his mechanic.
AS they started the motor one of the
wheels of aeroplane caught in a rut.
The machine toppled over and the
motor fell on top of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22

to be heard by the local forester in
reference to any proposed changes
likely to affect materially their use
of the forests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
II lbs. Best Cane Sugar $1.00
Where buy Worth of Other Groceries or Meats

duinre
to chased
with feeC lain
that delivery will
lTered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22

Cheese. fancy Wisconsin, H.. .19c
Potted Meats, Ham and Tongue
favor q cans 2oc
eeets. home grown. bunch ..-1c
Salmon. 15c quality .....2 cans 25c
Peanut Butter. fresh lot just ar
Canned Corn. good quality,
cans, special ... CSC
Canned Milk. best by test.
cent cans -.--......--6 for CSC
10 cent cans .-.....3 for Csc
Cornstarch. Kingsford's,
10c packages .-......2 for 15c
Continental. sc pkgs. ...6 for csc
Boiled Ham, Premium quality,
shced, h. -.-.......-. 35c
New Potatoes. fancy home grown,
Is lbs to the peck zoe
Sour' oozen 1oc
Oils. coz. zoe; Sweet. doz. 1Oc
Canned Tomatoes. large size,
IL z c value, can .....1 Zoe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
Wednesday Specials

liberia Peaches, fancy pack, basket ...... Csc
Grape Juice Armours legal bottle zoe; pit
Spring Chickens, liz to lbs. average, live b. 23c
Cantaloupes from Imperial Valley, CAL 1Oc 15e
Beef Roass fancy quality shoulder 2ae plate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22

Japan Tea, soc grade. ID. ........ 35c
Butterlne, Id. 12 &c, 15c, 1Sc, zoe
vanilla and Lemon Extract, DR..
Prices 35c quality, bottle Csc
Lemons, imported, the best
4Vc Ealue. dozen Soc
Soap, Bob White a fancy white
Laundry soap .S bars Csc
Soap. "Lenox'' 1O bars soc
Butternut Bread. a new one.
large leaf 10c
Creamery Butter, Meadow Gold,
Plain Wrapper. Id. ...3 soc
Flour, The Regal or Queen of
Tampa brands. As ID. sack -. Sill
Coffee, Golden Wedding. a fine,
rich coffee, 1 ID. tins .35c
Sonee, fresh roasted. H. lee
Pie Plant. nice and fresh. ID. 4 1ac
California Hams, smoked Shout
Soap, White Rose, 10 large bars Csc
Breakfast Bacon. fancy sugar
cured. Id. zoe
vinegar. fine quality OF Cider
vinegar, gallon ...-... FAC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-22
Towels at Bargain
Week Prices

Your choice of Bleached Huck
Towels or Unbleached Bath
Towels in nice quality 2 for 15e
Bleached Huck Towels and
Unbleached Bath Towels in a
better quality in this sale
at 2 for zoe
Hemstitched Huck or Bleach
ed Bath Towels, with colored
borders-good heavy towels
that are really excellent values
at the regular price of 29c each
in the Bargain Week sale,
each .25e
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-03-13
The Forty Year Test.

An article must have exception.
al merit to survive for a period of
forty years. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy was first offered to the
public in 1872. From IA small be-
ginning it has grown in favor and
popularity until it has attained il
world wide reputation. You will
find nothing better for a cough or
cold. Try it and you will under
stand why it is a favorite after a
period of more than forty years.
II not only gives rclief--it cures.
For sale by all dcalcrs.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-03-13
LONG I v NEIDER.

The st. James Progressive News
says relative to Col. l.. O.. Ncidrr'>
invitation to deliver IA Progressive
address at Van Buren,: "Col,
Ncidcr is an old friend Of thu
News editor. and is one Of tn,
best lawyers III South Central Mis-.
souri,. Neidcr is also one of the
best men in Wright county, and
we are very glad to learn that he
has taken up the cause Of the pco.
pie. Colonel, here's wishing yor
long life and prosperity
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-03-13
Chronic Stomach Trouble Cured.

There is nothing more diScOur-
aging than a chronic disorder of
the stomach, and ii is not surpris,
ing that many suffer for years
with such an aiImcnt when Il per,
mancnt cure is within their rracl,
and may be had for Il trihe.
About one year ago says p. IL,
Beck Of Wakclrc. Mich. - bought
Il package Of Chamberlain Tab
let's. and since using them | have
felt perfectly well. | had pre-.
viously used amy number of diff.
frrent medicines. but none Of them
were of any lasting benefit Sold
by all dcatcrS.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-03-13
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THE SEASONS
Original

Spring has come with its rohings of
beauty,
All things have begun a new life,
The valley, the mountain and for
ests,
Are ringing with joy at the sight,
Summer is now fast approaching.
The flowers are all in full bloom,
And biads calling gnily in the tree
tops,
Say we are nearing LIES noon.
And as | sit at the window,
And look ON the world here be-
low,
And think of the DAYS that are com.
ing,
When il will he covered with
snow.
1t is clad now in all autumn'S heau-
~,
The trees are in russell and gold,
And thh winds whistle gaily around
them.
And tells of the days to the cold,
Then winter with its snow capped
mountains.
And its rivers all covered with ice,
And thus are we ever gliding,
From the spring to the winter OF
life.
WANNETA.
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