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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,

A. Braem and wife to EFF Jackson,
ut. NV. Il 5-12-16 81 900
s. E. Cobb and wife to L. F. CARING
house pit. lot Is Elmwood ave, Pot
F. NJ Drake and wife to same, lots
275-7 9Th ave. w. Johnson Place. 1900
w L. Payne to V. C. Payne, lots
266-S West ST. L
c. f. Neil and wife to V. Bower, pit
lot 229o-2-4 1
T j. Ferguson and wife to N T.
O'Nefl lots SO to 81 18th st, Lincoln
sub - - f''0V
w B. Lawrence to w. L. Morris, lots
639 to 43 Lime St, Stevensons add. 20
F. Wolf to o. D. Wolf lot S11 e. II 300
Seward ave, Klein's add. .....:.
U o. Craig to ]. Neil, lots 1919 9th
ave. E.. Parkda1e add 1
s. Cowans to L. NJ. Mote, lot 353
Norris St. Norris sub 70
e r em1ta 70 o .. SUI. 1900
T w. lessee to A. NJ. Beard, lot 40
Quincy st, Ritchie's add. 900. ..-.-.- $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
ON The WAR PATH.
Followers of Mad MuIIah Ambush
British Troops.

Alden Arabia, Aug. 12.-OniciaI dis
patches today announced that a camel
corps of British troops had been ambush
ed by force of 1900 DerviShes near
Burao. The British killed and wounded
included two officers and about sixty men.
Many thousand followers of Mad Mullah
are on the war path.
Asmall remnant of the ambushed camel
A small remnant of the ambushed camel
OF 800 picked men. sent from here to the
scene of the trouble. All that was left
of the little band of British soldiers was
entrenched in rough country, IS miles
southeast of Burao, which is in the CEN
ter of the British Somaliland protectorate.
The English losses include one white
British officer killed and one wounded.
The other killed and wounded are Indian
natives.
Also heavy losses were inflicted on the
DerVishes. The British commissioner and
comma nder-in-chief Horace A. Byatt, has
advised the colonial office in London that
the tribesmen are likely to attack the
town of Burao.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
MULHAu'S DUTIES.
They Are Defined by One of His For
mer Employees.

Washington. Aug. 12-James A. En-
cry, chief representative of the Ma
tional Association of Manufacturers
here defined to the senate lobby COM
mittee today the duties of Martin NJ.
M. Mulhall who claimed to be that
associations lobbyist.
Mulha1 kept me supplied with cop
les of bills and public documents in
relation to the work here and got in
formation of the status of the legisla-
ton in which we were interested. In
this work he gathered information and
learned the views of members of con-
greSs. He made inquiries about hear
ingS and requested an opportunity for
me to APPEAR, said Emery. Emery
denied fatty that Henry Neal and
Harry Parker two negro employees at
the capitol. Were in the pay of the
manufacturers. Mulhau swore for that
almost year Emery gave him each
month 500 check of which $50 was
to go to 1. H. McMichael, one time
chief page of the house and $50 went
to Parker and Neal. Emery denied
he ever drew such check. He de-
clared Mulhan told him he had a
friend at the capitol who could get
the public documents and bills. Later
Emery learned the friend was Nc
Michael.
Emery testified, however, that he did
uIdW cHeck IOr Sou, sent II 10 Mul-
hall and told him to divide it between
Neal and Parker merely to pay for
the many courtesies they performed
for our members
Did you ever make any payments
to Mulhan for McMichaeI," asked At
torney McCarter for the manufacture
ers.
Yes said the witness, 'it never ex-
ceeded $40 a month and it terminated
when [ left for Europe in 1910.''
The payments were made, he said,
for services in getting bills and docu-
ments and for courtesies.
Too absurd to contemplate" said
Emery when McCarter asked him about
the secret room in the capitol that
Mulha1l swore was furnished to the as
ISOLATION by Congressman McDermott
of Illinois.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
WATER IS BLAMED.
1t Is Cause of Most of the Drudgery
Women Undergo.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Water-Its
why the wives of farmers lose their
figures, their color and sparkle of
their eyes, according to President Joe
Cook of the Mississippi Normal col
lege, whose discovery is considered of
sufficient Importance by the United
States bureau of education to make
the subject of a special bulletin issued
today. In the presence of water han
ding, President Cook declares the
rural school has little chance to i'm
prove conditions. He declares the
average farmers wife lifts a ton of
water a day in conducting her house
wifely family duties. The getting of
the water from the source of supply
to the point of application" says Pro-
lessor Cook, requires more manual
labor than any other item of house
keeping. The water for the kitchen,
poured into kettle, poured out of the
Kettle into the diShpan and from the
dishpan out of doors. This makes six
times the water is handled and
bucket of water containing two gal
Ions, with the containing vessel will
weigh 20 pounds. When this is han
died six times, the total lifting is 120
pounds. The cooking of three meals
n day on n meagre- allowance of water
will necessitate the buckets which will
make for the cooking alone 1900
pounds of lifting per day. When to
this is added the water necessary for
bathing, scrubbing and the weekly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
LEVY LIMIT RAISED.
School Districts Can Tax What They
Want-Law Repealed.

The law of 1911 which limited the
amount which could be assessed by
school districts for school purposes to
four and one-half mills was repealed
by the last legislature. This fact was
dug up today by county officials while
it was being proposed to cut the school
levy in eleven districts in the county
which exceeded the supposed legal
amount. Had the law not been re-
pealed it would have worked a serious
hardship in eleven of the school dis
tricts of the county. especially the
larger ones. For example Oakland's
sum. for school, purposes. would have
been reduced nearly one-half or from
$1,000 to $4,750. With the limit on
the levy raised Oakland can now have
$1,000 by a siNand seven=tenths mill
levy as prop ese9, for the coming year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
CAN RESTORE TRACKS
OIathe Interurban Obtains Order From
the Court.

Kansas City, Aug. 12.-Recommenda-
ton that Rosedale, Kan, officials and
citizens who Sunday tore up the Kan
sas City and Olathe interurban tracks
at a Rosedale street crossing confer
amicably with the railways officials
and attorneys in an attempt to reach
an agreement concerning the crossing
that will Obviate further violence, was
made by Judge Hutchings today in the
Wyandotte county, Kan, district court
at a hearing on the temporary order
issued to the Rosedale officials restrain
ing the railway from putting back it's
tracks. The court ruled that the rail-
way be allowed to replace the tracks
temporarily.
Two hundred Rosedale people took
up the tracks at the crossing and low
cred the grade of, the roadbed to the
street level after the railway for several
weeks had ignored an order to conform
to the stree grade. A hearing on an
order obtained by the railway in the
federal district court restraining Rose
dale from interfering with the COM
pany's efforts to replace the tracks will
be given tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
SNAp SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS.

Lots in the Sardou cherry orchard will
be for sale Monday, a. M, August 18th.
Adv.
One of the best herds of Galloways in
the state was added to the state fair
entry list today.
John Tasker has taken out a permit
for 81, $50 dwelling which will be erected
at 1926 Boswell avenue.
The Santa Fe and Union Pacific rail-
roads have already put out flyers adver-
Using the state fair at Topeka, September
S-12.
A permit was issued today to James
Morse for an addition to his dwelling at
lob Lime street. The improvement viii
cost s., 200.
H d. Driscoll commissioner of the
Topeka Traffic Bureau, is IN Kansas City
today on business in connection with the
organization.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. K. Hall of 1872 Lincoln
street are the parents of ten pound boy.
Mr.. Hall is state Y. NJ. C. A. secretary
for high school work.
Cards received from Miss Blanche Bates
at the city hall are to the effect that
Springs, where Miss Bates is on her va
cation.
Miss Ceora Lanham will conduct a sill
yer medal contest Tuesday evening,
August 26, at the First United Brethren
church in connection with the Shawnee
county w. c. I. U. convention.
A meeting of the Taxpayers League
was held in Lincoln Post hall last night,
and the question of the school tax levy
was gone over thoroughly by L. NJ. Jones,
member of the school board. The city
superintendent of schools was present and
delivered a short address. The necessity
of increasing the school levy, and just how
the money would be used was explained.
B. F. Allen, paving inspector, met
nasty accident in making some 1nspec-
lions near the Memorial building this
morning. He stepped on a piece of plank
in which a nail was located, the nail pierN-
ingg his foot just in front of the instep,
and passing nearly through his foot. He
was taken to a physicians office for treat
ment at once and probably will be laid
up for few days at least
The total loss to building and contents
at go KANSAS avenue, where a fire threat
ened the David j. August store and color
ed odd Fellows lodge above, amounted to
about So. 140, according to Fire Chief George
o. Wilmarth. The damage to the August
stock did not exceed 1900 by much The
damage to the building was about $500.
The fire chief valued the building and
contents at $44, $50, all of which was ex-
posed to fire in the upper floor. The IN
surance upon both building and contents
aggregated $40, 800, leaving wide margin
that was carried by the individual proper
ty owners The loss was comparatively
small considering the big damage that
might have accrued
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
THE DAY IN CONGRESS
Senator Gronna Offers % Amendments
to Tariff Bill.

Washington, Aug. 12.-The senate
met at II a. m. and resumed consid-
GRAFTON of the tariff bill
Senator Gronna introduced p
amendments to the agricultural sched-
ule TO increase rates on cattle and farm
products. James A. Emery of the Ma
tional Association of Manufacturers
continued his testimony before the
lobby committee. $50
Steering committee determined to
recommend to Democrat caucus Thurs
day that Chamberlain be made chair
man of military affairs committee.
Senator MARITIME presented petition
from Calumet asking senate to take
cognizance of labor troubles but on
protest of Senator Townsend he with
drew it.
House met at noon and considered
miscellaneous business.
A. C. Hart sworn as representative
of Sixth New Jersey district.
Democratic caucus selections for
committee vacancies ratified.
Republicans took up their fight to
force Secretary McAdoo to disclose
proof of his charge that New York
bankers had conspired to depress price
of government bonds.
Martin NJ. MulhaIl resumed testi-
mony before house lobby committee.
Democratic Leader Underwood stat
ed currency bill would be taken up
Monday or Tuesday If reported by Fri
day next.
Army signal corps officials and avn
ators urged military affairs committee
to extend army aviation service.
Representative Hobson introduced a
bill to encourage good road develop
ment
Adjourned at 1920 p. m. until noon
Friday.
Democrats resumed caucus on cur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
ASLEEP ON TRACKS.
But Rock Island Superintendent
Walked Up on Kansas Avenue.

When \. B. Ramsdell, division SUI
perintendent of the Kansas division of
the Rock Island Lines, rubbed his eyes
and looked out of his private car win
dow this morning he saw only the
broad expanSe and Trick walled in
second .look-and Topeka's famous
street, looked just as familiar in the
early morning light. Still believing
that his eyesight was failing him Mr..
Ramsdell crawled from his bed and
looked out of the north window of
the car-this time he saw more Kan
Sas avenue and the entrace of the
Melan bridge.
Declaring that no Kansas sunrise
mirage was going to fooI him. the di-
vision superintendent arose, dressed
and walked out of the car for a
fourth and final look-and he found
his pretentious travelling home sinking
flange deep in the half-cooled asphalt
pavement of the street.
1t seems that when train No. "a on
the Rock Island backed into the sta
ton at First and Kansas avenue last
night the conductor failed to apply the
air quick enough to keep the super
intendents car inside the polite track
limits in front of the depot. As re-
suit the car crashed into the bumper,
left the rails, crossed the cement side
walk and slid down into the Kansas
avenue asphalt.
The superintendent sleeping sound
ly after an evenings reStlessness due
to the heat, did not hear the bump of
his car. and was not aware of his pub
lie bedroom until he awoke this morn
ing. He came to Topeka from his
headquarters at Harrington for a con-
ference of operating officials called by
A E. Sweet, general manager in the
local offices of the second district of
the road.
superintendent Ramsdell insists that
hereafter he will be perfectly willing
to sleep parallel with Kansas avenue
but no more right angle middle-of-
the-Street bedrooms for MIN.
rails by a switch engine this morn
ing. No damage was done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
Is lbs. Best Cane Sugar 81
When you buy 81 worth of other
Goods

shops and family are spending two
months in Canada.
NJ. w. Halves, instructor in the ap-
prentice department of the Santa Fe
at Chanute, visited the apprentice de-
partment here yesterday.
T. b. Payne, chief bonus inspector,
will return the last of the week from
an extended inspection trip over the
western lines.
l. G. Morse, bonus inspector in the
shops here, is spending two weeks
vacation in South Dakota.
The Ladies' society of the s. u of
n. A. will have their regular meet
ing Thursday afternoon in the K, and
L. of S. hall.
Postals and literature advertising
the Kansas State Fair have been
placed in the mailing room of the
general offices. Any employee call
ing at the mailing room will be given
postals and literature.
Bill Curtis, district passenger agent,
is attending the Knights TempIar con-
clave at Denver this week.
r. Shakeshaft, chief clerk to the
general passenger agent, is spending
his vacation with his family in Michi-
gan
]. r. Koontz, general freight agent,
is spending vacation of two weeks
in Yellowstone park.
Glenn Eddy, travelling passenger
agent, is in Oklahoma City on COM
pany business.
H. H. Cartilage, chief rate clerk for
the Santa Fe, has returned from a
business trip to Chicago.
Switch Engineer d. F. Day of Ar
gentine, is slowly improving from an
operation performed at the company
hospital here a few days ago.
Engineers E. z. Smith and Dan
Shannon are working on the motor
car between Emporia and Gridley.
Mrs. Litchenberger, wife of Chas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
THREE WERE ARRESTED
They Burned Trash in Violation OF
City Ordinance.

At the complaint of Fire Chief
. George O. Wilmarth three persons
, charged with violating the city ordl-
nance regulating the burning of trash
were arrested today. The arrests fol-
lowed a warning issued by Chief Viii
marth a few days ago, and published
in the State Journal, to the effect thai
he would strictly enforce the ordl-
nance.
The arrests today included c. A.
Harlan furniture dealer at 900 Kansas
avenue, back of whose store and with
in few feet of the wall, Ch1ef Wllmarth
says. a trash fire burned YESTERDAY
afternoon. The flames ran up high in
the air, menacing the building and sur
roundings, the chief said.
The other two were, Edward D.
Coon, TIA West Fifth street, burning
trash at night, and Mrs. James Carr
700 Polk street, accused OF burning
trash on thu pavement. .-
Chief Wilmarth again calls atten-
ton to the provisions of the ordinance,
and declares he will see that they are
rfgidly enforced. The ordinance, pro-
hibits the burning of trash at night;
prohibits burning within 25 feet of.
building, which bars the alleys as they
are only 20 feet wide and it would be
practically impossible to get 70 feet
from a building; and proh1DltS burn-
ing trash or rubbish on the pavements.
The chief is anxious to learn of vio-
lations of the ordinance, and is ready
at any time of night or day to send an
inspector to make Investigations. He
believes that with the present exceed
ingIy dry conditions that it is absolute
ly necessary to observe the greatest
possible caution in the matter of fires
Several recent fires have been the re-
suit of carelessness, he says. He in
tends to do all he can to prevent
repetitions that might prove costly IN
CONGREGATIONS.
81 mean no harm to anybody, and
shall take no steps without reason,
the chief said. but everybody will be
treated alike, and arrests are sure to
follow violations of the ordinance.
lust want the law obeyed for the pro-
lection of the general public, and mean
to see that it is obeyed.
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DUNDEE IS FAvORITE.
Will Meet Chicago Jack" White in
2O-Round Fight Tonight.

Los Angeles, Aug. 12.-Johnny
Dundee of New York was pro-
nounced favorite today over Chicago
jack White for their 20-round bat
tie at Vernon tonight. Owing to his
victory over White in the same arena
several weeks ago it was predicted
that Dundee would enter the ring at
odds of to 1.
Although they fought as feather
weights on the previous occasion
Dundee and White expect to weigh
near the lightweight limit before the
hour for battle, both having decided
TO enter the heavier division.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
SHOT BY ROBBERS.
Man interrupted Them While They
Were at Work.

West Liberty, Ia, Aug. 12.-Former
Mayor L. w. Sven was shot, the safe
in the local postoffice partly wrecked
and street lamps shattered by three
bank robbers here early today. SVEN
left eye.
The robbers had battered down the
front door of the postoffice and had
wrecked the safe when Sven, who
lives above his store, was awakened
and ran to the street. The three men
rushed into thr street, shot out the
surrounding light and as Sven cross
ed toward the postofftce opened fire
on him The robbers escaped.
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DEATHS and FUNERALS.

Virginia Gene, the two months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brad
ley. of pa Oakland avenue, Oakland,
died at o'clock this morning after a
five weeks illness. Funeral services at
the home on Wednesday afternoon will
be private.
Word has been received here of the
death of Miss Elizabeth o. Samson, at
Chautauqua, N. Y, which occurred in
a hospital Sunday night, where she has
been for treatment for three weeks or
more. Death was caused by typhoid
fever Miss Samson was a teacher in
the schools of Topeka more than go
years and retired on a pension about
a year ago. She was employed, during
her service, as principal of the Park
dale school for 10 years and at Lowman
Hill for two years She also taught at
Harrison school a number of years.
She was active in church and club
work in Topeka and was well known.
Her home was in Lockport, n. Y, and
her body will be buried there She left
Topeka to visit there about five weeks
ago.
Charles W. Coddington. of Baldwin.
died Monday morning at 10 O'Clock at
the Santa Fe hospital following op-
Grafton He is survived by his wife
and five children and three sisters who
live in Topeka. Interment will be in
the Topeka cemetery and will be strict
ly private.
Wallace Freeman. colored, age II
years, died Monday of bronchitis at mis-
home at 1872 Western avenue. The
funeral will be held at O'Clock We'd
nesday at Lanes chapel Interment
will be in Mt Auburn cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12

wash it will easily bring the lift per
day up to ton; and the lifting of a
ton day will take the elasticity out
of a woman's step, the bloom out of
her cheek. and enjoyment from her
All this drudgery, says Professor
Cook, could be obviated by an outlay
OF $3.50 even on the most isolated farm
through the installation of a pumping
system. The Mississippi educator
specifics the cost of each separte
piece. The burea uof education makes
no comment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
Fire Loss SIS. goo at Joplin.

Joplin, Mo, Aug. 12--Fire believed OF
incendiary origin, starting at O'Clock
this morning. did damage estimated at
s35. 600 A wholesale liquor house, fur
niture storage and commission house
were destroyed. The loss is so per cent
covered by insurance. A fire in the
some block of buildings two weeks ago
was extinguished before serious dam
a was done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12

Sugar Corn, Iowa pack. a cans 25c
Peanut Butter fine quality, 10. 15c
Cucumbers, fine ones, each. 49,. &c
String Beans, fancy golden wax, <.
pound. :. IT'D. IL y C
Pineapples, extra fine, each. -. 1Oc
Creamery Butter, Meadow Gold,
Plain Wrapper, Id. .3Oc
Flour, The Regal or Queen of
Tampa brands. Is lb. sack -. .$1.17
Coffee, Golden Wedding, a fine,
rich coffee, L lb. tins 35c
Coffee. fresh roasted. lb. 19c
Pie Plant. nice and fresh, lb. 4 15 g
California Hams, smoked Shout
OeIS, I'D I4C
Breakfast Bacon, fancy sugar
cured, lb. =. ........... 80. zoe
Vinegar, fine quality of Cider
Vinegar, gallon .24c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
MAY Be WORLD RECORD
Keokuk Pitcher Pitches Of Scoreless
Innings-Allowed Five Hits.

Keokuk, Aug 12.-wm. Whit
taker, pitcher for the Keokuk base
ball team of the Central Association,
yesterday set what is believed here
to be worlds record when he
pitched 81 consecutive scoreless in
nings in a double header between the
Keokuk and Waterloo teams.
keokuk won both games, the first
L too and the second went IL in
nings, to o. But five hits were
made off Whittaker's delivery.
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VIII Go Anyhow.

Vancouver, Aug. 12.-After reading
said he would go to Japan. anyhow,
regardless of the Japanese govern
ment's attitude toward his mission.
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Peterson the Eskridge p. NJ.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE presi-
dent today named Harvey c. Peterson
to be postmaster at Eskridge, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12

Lines are but half as expensive as
lemons and have a, better physiological
effect on the system.-Dr- Roby.-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12

s. W. Sunday is in Texas for a few
months on business for the company.
Machinist Fred Bechte1 and wife are
the proud parents of son, to whom
they have given the name of Fred, Jr.
James Anderson of the coach
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12
SANTA FE NOTES

Items for this column may be
phoned to 1915 or the State Journal
office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-12

Lltchenberger, the station agent at
Iecumseh, has returned from a two
weeks visit with relatives i'm north
ern kansas ~
Engineer Joseph Gossard and Mrs
Gossard of Argentine are snandfn. IS =
day with relatives here.
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY,

WANTED-An all around machinist a.
Foundry. P>a
hospital. I'm 81 .