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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
ELkS CHRISTMAS
Best People On Earth WIN
Help the Klddles.
Big Tree-Big Time ct Lodge
R00ms-Ladies Help, Too.

Eight hundred bags Of candy. eight
hundred toys. eight hundred plates of
ice cream. and eight hundred smiling
youngsters! The Topeka Elk lodge will
give its annual party ON Christmas day
In the morning. Plans are being made
to entertain 800 kiddies whose names
have been supplied by the Provident
association, and other charitable insti-
tutions.
The Elk to represent Santa Claus has
not been chosen. But there's sure to
be Santa Claus. He's always greeted
by big burst of applause. There will
be q tree with balls. cornucopias, tinsel
and candy canes. There will be q gift
for each child.
Under the direction Of Mrs.. b. T.
Payne and Mrs. w. o. Anderson, the
Elks' wives are meeting afternoons and
evenings to stitch the rainbow colored
bags for the bonbons. w. o. Ander-
son IL chairman Of the entertainment
committee.
At 10 o'clock on the morning of De-
cember rs the children win collect
downstairs in the Elks lodge, march to
the big hall, see Santa Claus, receive
their gifts, hear a musical program.
and-climax of joy-be marched to the
dining hall for refreshments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

route in telling what the stock yards
company wanted. They wanted emong
other things the right to build sub
ways under the railroad tracks In the
Ksneas City yards. they wanted . rea-
SCRABBLE and nominal rate from the rail-
roads for such service az they perform
ed for them over the new tracka8e ano
into the improved yards.
Railroads Object TO Extra Charges.
The Union Pacific and Missouri Pa
cific objected TO the payment Of any
extra charges for yardage service.
wanted a contract that would absolve
them from responsibility and liability
in connection with the improvements
over or under their own tracks. There
were a number of details on which the
Stock Yards company and the railroads
were unable to agree. The members OF
the utilities commission declined to sit
during the arbitration conference or to
be a party to a compromise. They
were willing to proceed with the hear
ing. they said, and would make their
order in accordance with the apparent
needs in the stock yards: although OF
course they would entertain the sug-
gestions which resulted from the stock
yards-railroad company peace confer
ence.
Question of Rates.
Questions of rates were also discussed
at the conference over which Judge
Helm presided. Representatives from
affected railroads, the stock yards
company and the stockmen's associa-
ton were in attendance at the meet
Ing. 1t is hardly probable that an or
der will be Issued today concerning the
question Of rates, although members
of the commission would make no defin-
lite statement as to the extent Of to-
days inquiry.
Not until this afternoon was the
nearing before the commission formally
taken up and results of the compromise
and peace conference submitted. It is
pre- bable that the hearing will continue
through the greater part Of the day and
that an order in the case will be made
late this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
MONEY TO TINY nYue.


/ Kansas CITY. Dec. 1s>@Deflnits -
surxnces were given Floyd Jacobs.
county prosecutor. today that the
necessary bills for the trial Of DE-. b.
Clarke Hyde. charged with the muir
der Of Colonel Thomas II. 0Wope, win
be paid By the county court.
Judge Gilbert Of the county court
asked Mr.. Jacobs to prepare an esti-
innate Of the expenses Of the next
trial % that the court could make
some provision for taking care Of It.
Mr.. Jacobs promised to do that to-
morrow. The fourth trial Of DR..
b. Clarke Hyde II set Tor January
in Judge POrterfield's court
The prosecutor explained to the
county court that at the last trial Mr..
Margaret Swope contributed $4,000 ia
defray part of the expenses and 3,00o
of the money had been used to pay
bills incurred at the first trial. He
further indicated that no more money
could be expected from that source.
The county court paid $10.sO0 in bills
for the last trial. Mr.. Jacobs ex-
planned he must have the experts here
and that the nurses and other wit
nesses are scattered all over the
country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
HERzoG CONSIDERED.
Ex-Giant COnfers with Cincinnati nj.
rectors-Wants to Manage Club,

Cincinnati, Dec. 18.-Charles Her
zog, who was obtained by the Cincin-
natl National league club from the
New York Nationals, came here today
and conferred with the directors of
the local club regarding the position
of manager of the team. He came as
an applicant for the managership and
on the impression he creates will de-
pend the decision of the directors. Il
is probable that First Baseman Rich
ard Hoblitzell Of the Cincinnati team
will also be given a hearing by direc-
tors, as he made application tor the
position several weeks ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
THIS MAY HELP SOME.
Rumors of Change in Ownership IN
Cincinnati Team.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 18-That the
Fleischmanns. who control the major
portion of the stock of the Cincinnati
National League baseball club and
who, In the past. have dictated the pol
icy Of the teams management. are dis
gusted with the odium that has fallen
on the club of late was indicated by
communication received here from
Horace Fogel, the former National
League magnate.
In his letter, sent to q prominent
baseball man here. Fogel declares that
the Fleischmanns are anxious to dis
pose of their holdings in the Cincinnati
club. In part Fogel says:
"As q result Of Herrmann's actions
as to Tinker, have been commissioned
by Max F1eischmann to try to persuade
'Jefr Livingston to purchase their con-
trolling interest in the Cincinnati team.
In the event of Livingston purchasing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

Goldfish, zoe values, lib brick 15c
Rutabaga Turnips. from Canada;
these are fine. lb. -. &c
Soap, White Rose. 10 large bars. Csc
Oatmeal. fancy steel cut, the old
fashioned kind, Id. 49,. sc
Hickory Nuts. large shell banks,
IDS. ...... .2Sc
Cooking Apples. nice ones. PIX soc
Evaporated Peaches. fine large
bright, 15c quality, lb. ........1 Oc
Rice (cracked), lbs. Csc
Tomatoes, large cans. good quality 1Oc
White Cherries. fancy pack, csc
quality. can .10c
Peanut Butter. fresh lot from vir-
ginla' 10. -. .1Sc
Cranberries, ripe and bright,lb Zoe
Catsup, new goods, Csc bottle .10c
Breakfast Bacon. sugar cured, hick-
DRY smoked. per Id. ......... zoe
Grape Fruit. new Florida, 4 for. CSC
Cider. sweet and fresh. gallon .2Oc
Flour. straight patent, 48-lb. SIX 81 .O0
Seeded Raisins. 1Oc quality, pkg. &c
Beef Roasts. choice shoulder cuts,
oatfiaies, in bulk 8 lbs for re
Cornmeal, fresh. white or yellow,
10. 2 NC
Pure Pork Sausage (our own make).
Pop Corn. lib. SC; or lbs for. =. CSC CSC
Stick Chill (Wolff's) lb. ....... zoe
Buckwheat Flour. new, 8 lbs. csc
Sugar Corn, White Horse brand, 15c
quality: can Tic; dozen 81 .2S
Mince Meat. fancy quality. lib. Toe
sugar Corn. good quality. cans. 1sc
dozen $50
Butterine. Armour's Eastlake, our
leader, GLIB. brick for ,SSc
Butterine, best brands, lb. 12%c. 1Sc.
10c. 2Oc. &c and. ....... Csc
with an order for $3.50 other goods)
Creamery Butter. best quality. plain
wrappers, Id. ................. sac
Flour. The Regal or Queen Of Tampa
brands. 4S-lb. sack .$1.17
California Hams, smoked shoulders,l
lb. ................. ....... lac
Parsnips. peck .........-....... soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
FACES five COUNTS.
Herbert Taylor Charged With Viola
tion Olcomargarine Law.

Five counts Of violating the federal
laws in the manufacture of oleomar-
gerine face Herbert Taylor. now in the
county Jail in Kansas City. Kan. Tay-
lor was arrested last night In Kansas
CITY ard was not released UP to
O'Clock this afternoon. The charges
against TAYLOR allege that he manu-
featured the cleo without paying a
government revenue; used bad cOloring
matter; placed used government stamps
on his goods and In other ways viola
ted the stringent national laws on the
matter. These charges against him
will be tried before Judge Pollock next
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
FOR COMPROMISE
It Is Sought in Matter Of Inn
proving X. C. St0ckyards.
Case Being Argued Today Be-
fore Utilities Commission.

With q plan for compromising In
the building of extensions and I'M
provements in the Kansas City stock
yards, representatives Of the stock
yards companies. railroads. commits
sion houses and the State Stockmen
association are attending the confer
ence today in the offices of the pubic
utilities commission. An order anect-
ing the improvements to be made Dy
the stock yards company, as well as
the method of paying for the extern
sions. will be made by the commission
at the close Of the hearing.
Plans for the improvements and ex-
tensions were discussed in Kansas
City last week and the Stock Yards
company agreed to make improve
ments as demanded by the Kansas
stock shippers. They also agreed to
abandon their plan to incorporate the
Kansas City Connecting railway ana
to compel the railroads to absorb the
charges for installing and maintain
ing the new Improvements. In fact
the stock yards representatives prom
Used to come under the Jurisdiction OF
the Kansas utilities commission and to
observe it's rules and order.
More Humble Now.
Stock yards representatives who
appeared before the utilities commits
sion were meek and humble In COM
parison with the attitude of q Few
weeks ago when they questioned the
right of the commission to regulate
and control their affairs. Instead they
told Commission Attorney Judge A.
E. Helm that they were willing to
observe any reasonable compromise
and to make the needed improve
ments in stock yards service without
asking either the railroads or the
stock shippers to absorb the cost.
''Win you pay for theme improve
ments YOURSELF" Judge Helm asked
w. M. Borders, attorney for the Stock
Yards company.
Eyes. sir. Every dollar Of it," re-
sponded Borders.
"And what will you ask of the rail-
roads and shippers in return?' was
asked.
Borders took a long and circuitous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
AT THE PICTURE HOUSES
No Mere Doubt.

The crowd Of about a thousand per-
CONS which saw The Scarlet Letter. at
the Iris matinee and evening yesterday,
paid their money and entered the thea
ter retaining much skepticism az to
Kinemacolor pictures. Those people
left the picture house with praise for
the new invention in motion photo
graphs which repFoduces actual. nat
ural colors Of each and every scene
thrown on the screen.
Everything in Hfelike, no detail in
color or tint Is missed by the delicate
Kinemacolor machine.
This remarkable feature will be q
regular event at the Iris each week.
The Scarlet Letter. will be shown for
the last time this afternoon and to-
night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
Is DOING A BIG BUSINESS.
"A Million Dollars on Credit Through
out World.

The Harris-Goar Jewelry company
has done a million dollar credit bust
ness throughout the world. The con-
Germ has a worldwide trade and Gus
toners in all states and in Hawaiian
Islands, Philippines. China and other
countries. They have sometimes re-
fused business from foreign custom
ers where the large duty would de-
prive the patron Of good value for his
money. Mr.. r. e. Marling. the pres
emit manager OF the Harris-Goar com
pany's new store at 1O4 East Sixth
street, Topeka, has been represent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
DISEASE IN SCHOOLS.
Broken Out Among Children-Not as
Bad as Name.

Trachoma, disease described In
medical terms as granular conjunc-
tivitis due to specific micrococcus." has
has been discovered among the school
children of Topeka by physicians assist
ing in making Topeka's social survey.
This disease perhaps more than any
other one disease Is the cause of i'm
migrants being denied admission to
the United States. 1t Is considered in
durable. for while the disease itself can
be eradicated, blemishes are left which
in the course Of time usually impair the
vision.
The disease is infectious and the
roller towel has been one Of the princi-
pal mediums in spreading the disease.
The school authorities do not Quaran-
tine against it and children having It
have been attending school.
Today physicians are examining the
pupils in four of the school buildings OF
the city-the children in Central Park.
Branner. Quincy and Garfield schools
being under inspection.
II would like for you to say" said
Superintendent Wilson of the city
schools to a State Journal reporter.
that in no case is a physical examina-
ton of a pupil made without the con-
sent Of the child's parents
Franz Schneider Of the social survey
did not care to make anything public
concerning the Investigations being
made.
I'VE are not expected to make any
thing public before our report Is pub
lished,'' he explained.
When the social survey people were
hired to make survey OF Topeka,
they were not hired to tell what they
learned, SO a subscription paper was
started into circulation yesterday to
raise money to have the result Of the
survey made public. Apparently in
the meantime school children will
continue to be exposed to a very SER
ious disease until some one comes
across with the money.
Mr.. Schneider refused to even name
the disease which had been discov-
cred. The reporter told him he sup
posed he could get the information
from the physicians who found the
cases. sss- s.s.sssg
Perhaps not, If instruct them to
report to me and to no one else," re-
piled Mr.. Schneider.
While its presence is considered In
the nature of discovery by the social
survey people, Topeka eye specialists
have for years been treating trachoma
and, according to DIR. r. S. Magee, the
number Of cases in Topeka is declin-
ing rapidly.
II do not have one case now, where
had ten a few years ago." said DIR.
Magee. IT am treating a few cases OF
the disease now. Legislation against
the roller towel and the enforcement
of other sanitary measures apparently
are stamping out the disease"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

ing the Harris-Goar company here for
the past five years and says that he
has always found them fair and
square in all their dealings. They say
that they sell more Elgin watches
than any other firm in the world, and
at the present time are working night
and day filling orders. They have
only two stores, one in Kansas City
and one in Topeka. Mr.. Marling says
that their business here has greatly
increased during the past I'VE years
and that the prospects for the next
five years are brighter than ever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
Carnexic Library Wrecked.

Oberlin, O., Dec. 1S.-vandals last
night wrecked the interior Of the new
Carnegie library here which IL used
jointly by Oberlin college and the town.
Books and magazines were thrown
about in great confusion and all card
index nles destroyed Restoration viii
cost several hundred dollars and re-
quire protracted labor. Meanwhile the
building win b. closed and college ref
erence work handicapped. The police
say clues point to members Of the stud
emit body ~ the AespoiIern
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

Cleveland, Dec. 18.-John d. Rock
efeller, his wife, Laura 8. Rockefeller,
and his son. John D. Rockefeller. Jr..
and their agents. were perpetually re-
strained from interfering with the oc-
cupancy Of the Weddell block, East
Sixth street, in decision today by
Judge NeH in common pleas court.
The suit was brought after tenants of
Koblitz Brothers, holders of a 99-year
lease on the building, had been eject
ed by agents OF Rockefeller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
Mrs. Roosevelt Returns.

New York. Dec. 1S-Mrs. Theodore
America, where she left Col. Roosevelt
DURING his tour of Chile. The Roosevelts
parted at Santiago on November Is, the
colonel going south to Valparaiso. Mrs.
Roosevelt arrived on the steamship Santa
Marta from Colon, Panama. with her
niece, Miss Margaret Roosevelt. who ac-
companied her on the trip through Brazil,
Argentina and Chile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

The Eleischmaun interest l would eof-
tainly a9nin have opmething 70 ~ ln
organized ba6ooan e1rcleo"
''Je6'. LivlnGDtoh. to whom Foge1 re-
ferD as the probable purchaser Of the
Cincinnati team. - the head Of the
Snyder Preserving company In Cinc1n-
been FoGers financial hacker while the
latter was at the head Of the Philadel-
uhia Nationals
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
ENFORCED PIETY.
Father Fined for Abusing Child for
Not Repeating Prayer.

Pittsburg, Kan, Dec. &c. E.
WHISKY, a painter, convicted in police
court today Of abusing his 3-year- old
stepcaughter, admitted on the stand
that he had punished the child fire.
quectly because she was reluctant
about saying her prayers Neighbors
testified WHISKY used q board in beat
ing the child. He was fined $40 and
sentenced to fifteen DAYS in 1ail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
BIRTHS REPORTED.

The following births were reported
to the office of the city clerk today:
Marcario Lopez and wife, Tecum-
sch, Dec. Is, boy.
Harlan H. Brunt and wife, oil West
Fourth street, Dec. 16, boy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
Friday Specials

Oysters fresh and fancy, pit. zoe
quart ..,..............4O f
English Walnuts, fancy new
large 25c value, Id. zoe
Honey, fancy comb honey, well
filled racks .15f
Navy Beans, new choice, hand
picked, 6 lbs. for. .25f
Smoked Hams, Wolff Packing
Co.'s fancy cure, ID. ..16t
Candy, fancy mixed or stick
candy, ID. .1Of
Salmon, Defiance, best quality
red salmon, 25c val.2 cans $50
Rice, whole grain, fancy Japan,
4 lbs. for Use
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
G. C. Baker IN.

Word was received in Topeka today
OF the serious illness, diabetes. of Cliff
ford C. Baker at bis home in st. Louis.
Mr.. Baker was formerly state printer
and afterwards general manager of the
Topeka Street railway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
ARREST JAIL BREAKERS
Escaped From SedgWick County
+. Prison-Convicted Eorger.

Wichita, Dec. 1S.-B. r. Heartcastle who
dug hole in the brick wall Of the county
Jail here Monday night and escaped down
a blanket ladder while awaiting removal
to the state penftentiary for forgery was
captured at Eureka, Kan. today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

"VOtes for Women Endorsed.
Bangor, Dec. 18.-"votes for women"
were endorsed today by the state
Grange, which unanimously adopted .
resolution requesting the legislature to
submit the question to The people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
IN GROCERY Buying
every penny surely
= counts at this time.

Let us help you save them with
our Low Prices. Free Delivery
to all parts of the city. The
quality of our table supplies is
guaranteed satisfactory or mon
ey refunded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18
Christmas Contest
Who Are the Smartest Children IN Toneka7

To sell quickly the second edition poems
following - 80
of
mas appeared his is
Illustrations alone
book would
chance to give him with th-while
~ every buyer OF the GRANDMA" hand
Of
sealed envelope
This second envelope o
Buto saying
B. is
duntila after the decision is reach - -
worth of
Persons submitting winning
Halls. Zerchers Crosby
be
other best VIII be published in the Journal
a
made his
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possible in
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made
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Respectfully
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

Sunday school of the Third Presbyterian
church will be given next Thursday night
at the church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

Let me do that interior refinishing and
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

There will be Christmas services next
Sunday, both morning and evening at the
Third Presbyterian church, Old hymns
will be sung
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

The Greatest Gift" will be the title OF a
Christmas play to be given by the sixth
grade Of Clay school Friday. Every men,
Der of the class will take part.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

See big Christmas contest announced
elsewhere in this paper.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

Try Illinois nut coal for cooking: it's
washed. Call 31sS. J. F. Spohn.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

Surely. madam. you will try Golden Egg
Once. Just ask your grocer.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

See the Kinemaeolor sign at the IRIS.
The insixnia of refinement and the Hail
Mark Of Quality IN moving pictures.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-18

Manicure sets at Rosser Bros 500 Kan
sas ave.-Adv.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-08-29
IT'S 1OO0TH BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATED BY TOWN

LONDON. August 5.--The borough
Of Tamworth, once n Saxon stronghold,
has Just celebrated its one thousandth
birthday. 1t owes its foundation to
Ethelaeda, daughter of King Alfred
the Great.
In s74 the Danes penetrated as far
as Repton, in Derbyshire. Tamworth
tell under the ravages, and clay for
nearly forty years mass Of blackened
ruins"
just a thousand summers ago this
July the courageous Princess marched
at the head of her army to Tamworth
recaptured the home Of her ancestors,
rebuilt the town and restored its fort
ress.
Its massive donion keep stands to-
day, as then, on huge mound which
OverlOOks the TRANQUIL confluence Of
the Rivers Tame and Anker.
This historic borough has not been
spoiled by the modern spirit II ~.
mains an old-wOrld country town OF
10000 inhabitants, with many quaint
old customs.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1913-08-29
PEACE NEWS IS
BOON TO TRADERS
Yesterdays Feeling on Change
Was misunderstanding Done
Surprises Dealers.
8y rederal wireIess TeIegraph.l

(By Federal Wireless Teegraph)
NEW YORK, August %. Especial
to The Advertiser) News from Mex
leo during the morning gave the situa-
ton a more promising appearance and
speculation took on a confident tone.
Buying of Reading and the Coppers
was aggressive and gains of one to
two points were made by representa-
tive list of stocks, thereby marking up
prices considerably more than the
amount lost yesterday. Bonds were ir'
regular.
Hartman shares were in the lead
during an afternoon rise, Union Pacif-
ic selling nearly three points over yes
terday's lowest. The bad statement of
July net earnings by Southern Pacific,
showing net loss of $7S6,000, failed
to arrest the advance in the stock to
OIL Ia.
Stocks were purchased in increasing
volume, the amount of business in the
afternoon when the gain was most sig
nifcant, surprising observers. Steel,
Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific, South
ern Pacific, Smelling, Amalgamated
and Reading sold two to two and half
above yesterdays close. The market
closed strong.