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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
CATHOLICS CONVENE.
Attendance at Milwaukee Gathering
Is Estimated at $4,000.

Milwaukee, Aug. 11.-Three ses-
slons of the convention of the Amer
lean Federation of Catholic societies
were planned for today, starting with
business meeting at the auditorium.
While visiting Catholics number
some 10000 the business of the gath
ering is in the hands of about 500
delegates.
augurated on Sunday by the celebra-
ton at st. Johns cathedral of SOL
emn pontifical- mass by Cardinal Glib
bons and a sermon by Archbishop
keane, was featured in the afternoon
by a parade of various societies in
which more than 900 persons took
part and in the evening a sacred con-
cert was given at the auditorium be-
fore a capacity audience.
Among the things to be discussed
during the convention are religious
teaching in public schools and the
problem of taxing Catholic citizens
to maintain public schools when they
are already maintaining parochiaI
schools. Bishop McFauPs solution
First, let Catholic schools remain
as they are.
Second, let no compensation be
made for religious instructions. Our
principle is, let the pastor take care
of the flock and live by the flock.
Third, let Catholic children be ex-
amined by a state or municipal board
and if Catholic schools furnish the
regular education required let the
state put down the cash.
Great interest will center in the
mass meeting to be addressed by
Archbishop Ireland at the auditorium
tonight. There is a movement on foot
to organize national league of Cath
Ole women. Sessions of delegates to
the Catholic Women's convention and
others interested in the proposed
league will be held in st. Johns
cathedral auditorium, the first meet
ing being planned for today, when
temporary officers will be chosen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
Rock Islands Annual Report
Is Made Public.
Earnings in IL Months Were
Highest in History.
SPEND BIG SUM NEXT SEASON
Maintenance Expenditures at
High Water Mark.
RumOrs of Bankruptcy Routed
by Late Showing.

All rumors in railway circles in To-
peka to the effect that the Rock Is
land Lines finances were in a dis
treSSed condition on account of serious
setbacks in revenue the last fiscal
year, were routed today when informa-
ton came to the general offices of the
road in this city that a neat gain in
business over 1912 would be shown
when the fiscal year report is made
public soon. Furthermore. the as
surance is given that in the coming
fiscal period the road will spend more
money for maintenance than in any
previous 12-month budget.
1t is stated upon authority today
that the Rock Island in the last year
has earned a balance for dividends of
between s3,500.00O and $4,000, 1000.
This is a healthy financial showing
considering the problems that the road
has been forced to meet in the last
twelve months. The amount for divi-
dends is equivalent to about 80 per
cent on the 100000 stock, of which
more than 95 per cent is owned by the
c., r. [. & p. railroad proper. The
showing compares with a distribution
of a little more than 100000 in
1912.
The 1912 and 1913 balances for divi-
dends were nearly identical, taking the
reports by millions, but a wide range
is shown in the earning power for the
two comparative years.
Maintenance of way and equipm ent
were Increased by more than $1,000
900 in 1913 over the previous year
This immense gain brings conditions
to normal. From 1911 to 1912 the
road decreased maintenance in order
to cut down expenses.
Spend More Money Next Year.
The good news conveyed in the fiscal
year report is that in the last twelve
months the Rock Island Lines spent
more money for maintenance than in
any previous year in the history of the
road. In addition, it is promised that
the mant enance expenditures in the
1914 period will be even larger. This
indicates a general plan for the stand
ardizing of the rOadbed in all main line
territories and an upkeep that will
bring the road to compare with any
in the country.
Further expansion in traffic neces-
Sarily will bring about an increase in
maintenance and the officers of the
road look for q good 1913 business.
In an interview in the State Journal
some time ago President Nudge said
that the roads earnings on the stock
would be kept close to 5 per cent per
of So per cent We're sufficient to war
rant the Rock Islands declarations of
per cent dividends. osr a-4s q.
The business of the last year broke
all records. The total operating reVe-
nue. amounted to s71,300,000. This is
an increase of nearly 100000 over
1912, and nearly 100000 over 1911.
Freight revenues gained s5,200.0O0 or
Is per cent and passenger revenue
$1,100,000 or 6.3 per cent. Total reve-
nue. was S6,600.000 or 1913 per cent.
The showing will dispell all bank
ruptcy and hard times rumors in con-
nection with the Rock Island Lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11

Immediately, but the Hallberg boy was
able to get out of the water and call
for help. Robert Trump, the 15-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Trump,
of 1854 Van Buren, street, Topeka, was
one of the first of the rescue party
to get into the water and he soon
brought to shore the body of one OF
the boys. The other body also was
quickly recovered. Frantic efforts were
made to resuscitate the boys, but all
emergency treatment proved to no
avail.
Ernest Parker, a WaShburn gradu-
ate, who is assisting at the chautau-
qua, was in the water almost immedi-
ately after help was called but lost
control of himself and nearly drowned.
He was saved by Hairy Hunt.
The boys who were drowned were in
canoe and were using their hands
as paddles to propel it when the boat
upset.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
RETURNING ON MULES
Chicago Football Star Chooses to
Leave Mexico.

Aurora, Ill, Aug 11.-George Garry, an
old University of Chicago football star
and all-W estern quaqrterback who lately
helped Coach Stage with his pupils, is
somewhere in the Wilds of Mexico trying
TO make his way to the United States on
muieback through a country which has
been pillaged and sacked and oVerrun by
half savage rowing bands for several
months. With him is Wilbur Grant of
Aurora, Ill. Both the men mining
engineers who went to Mexico about three
years ago. The depredations of laWless
tribal forces at length compelled the men
TO leave SierTe Majodh. a point SOC miles
south Of the American border July p.
Since then no word has been heard from
them.
Travel by railway was entirely out of
the question, Garry wrote his mother,
Mrs. ]. l.. Garry. of Aurora, just before
he and Grant set out for the United
States.
Many miles of railroad track were in
snarl and better time and a safer trip
could be made, he said, by mu1eback.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
NEELEY HEADS REVOLT
Democrats Oppose the Administration
Currency Bill.

Washington, Aug. 11--DemOcrats of
the house faced a long struggle over
the administration currency bill when
they caucused today to consider the
measure. Chairman Glass, with ten
Democrats of the banking committee
behind him and with the support OF
Representatives Underwood, Palmer
and other administration leaders, went
into the caucus hopeful of obtaining
harmonious support of the currency
bill as it has been approved by Presi-
dent Wilson. Opposition to the bin
was led by Democrats who favored
broadening the system of issuing cir
culatins notes so they could be secured
upon warehouse receipts for corn,
wheat and cotton, as well as upon
comm erctaI paper as provided in the
Glass bill. Representatives Henry OF
Texas, Medley of Kansas and others
led that feature of the fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
VICES SWELL GOLFERS
Uncle Sam Collect S344,42I.I53 on
Liquor. Tobacco and Cards.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE wealth
of gold and silver and paper money
filling the vaults of the federal treas
ury is due in no small measure to the
drinking, smoking and
card playing of the American people
during the fiscal year 1918. Details of
the sources of the S344,424,453 col
lected in internal revenue taxes during
the year ended on June 30-the great
est in the history of the country-are
disclosed in a report to Secretary Nc
Adco by William H. Osborn, commits
sioner of internal revenue.
The 143, 100000 gallons of whisky
and brandy consumed during the year
brought in S157.542.000; the 65.246,-
900 barrels of beer, porter and ale
netted the government S65, 246, 900;
the 1925, 600 cigarettes smoked
increased the revenues by S17,S46,0O0;
the 7,699.03 900 cigars puffed away
benefited Uncle Sam to the extent of
$23, 100000: the chewing and smok-
ing of 404,363, 900 pounds of tobacco
gave him $32.349, 900; taxes on 81
2O9. 900 pounds of snuff amounted to
S2,657, 200, and the sale of 32,764.155
packs of playing cards. an increase of
1,952.475 over the previous year,
brought $655,2S3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
OTTO REICH NOW a RAMBLER.
Returned After Long Absence-Leaves
Again to Work as LabOreP.

Reich, the man who fled from this
county two years ago, and whose
estate was sold under the SUPPOSE
ton that he was dead, has left for
Lamar, Colo, to look for work. Reich
is r bachelor who owned a good quar-
ter section of land in the German set
tlement in the east part of the county
After being gone two years he was
recognized at Liberal several months
ago and returned here. He said he
had been frightened out of the country
by two neighbors, brothers, who had
appeared with a deed to his farm as
soon as he was out of the country. He
has been trying to start legal proceed
ings to recover it. but so far has been
unsuccessful and has been working as
a farm hand for former neighbors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
MOTHER OF TEN KILLS SELF.
Wife of Prominent Farmer Commits
Rash Act While Despondent.

Alma, Aug. 11.-Despondency over
the dry weather and the unfaVora bile
crop conditions are thought to have
been the cause of Mrs. w. B. Root, wife
of a prominent Democrat of Wabaun-
see county, committing suicide by
shooting herself through the brain with
a .22-calibre revolver
Mrs. Root had been complaining Cor
the last several days of the dry wealth
er and Saturday as her husband was
hitching the horses preparatory for
coming to town he heard a shot fired
and ran into the house to find Mrs
Root on the floor with bullet through
her brain. They live on a farm eigh-
teen miles southeast of Alma.
Professor Root, husband of Mrs Root
IS we'll known as a Democrat politi-
clan over Wabaunsee county Last
fall he was candidate for county
superintendent and was defeated by
Miss Annie G. Crouch, at present prin-
cipal of the high school at Keene.
Mrs. Root is survived by ten children
the oldest is Is years and the youngest
months old. Three children are dead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
STABBED HIM IN BACK.
Council Grove Men Battle With Knives
Will Recover.

Council Grove, Kan, Aug Ii
Archie Capps is dangerously wounded
and Harry Yeater is in Jail as the re-
suit of a quarrel which occurred Sun
day. Both men are night callers for
eater to the night foreman, William
Bowers, who is Yeaters brother-in-
law, for using abusive language to him
over the telephone. Yeater tried to
force CappS to retract his statement
20 the foreman and when Capps re-
fused to do so. attacked him with a
pocket knife, cutting him about the
face and arms and stabbing sim sew
eral times in the back.
Harry CappS, younger brother,
went to his brothers assistance and
was cut severely about the arms and
chest, but his wounds are not consid-
cred dangerous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
FAIR AT SYLVAN GROVE.
Drouth and Crop Conditions Won't
Affect Efforts of Association.

Sylvan Grove, Kan, Aug. 11-Dry
weather and adverse crop conditions
will not effect the Sylvan Grove fair
which will be held here September II
to 10 inclusive. The premium list has
been issued and is being distributed.
The officers of the fair association have
received many applications for copies
and feel encouraged over the conditions
for the coming events.
The officers expect the largest display
of live stock and agricultural exhibits
ever shown in this part of the state
The officers have made liberal appro-
priations for music, cash premiums and
free attractions. ]. NJ. Williams is
president and r. w. Wohler is secre-
tary of the association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
WILL TEST MAHIN LAW.
Missouri Pacific Files Motion to Quash
Indictment.

Pittsburg, Kan, Aug. 1.-The con-
stitutionality of the Mahin law is at
tackled in a motion to quash an indict-
ment against the Missouri Pacific
Railway company filed here. County
Attorney Keller is prosecuting the rail-
way company for violation of the law
concerning delivery of liquor to joint
lists in Crawford county.
1t is alleged the Mahin law was not
properly enacted by the legislature as
required in sections 10, g and Is, ar
ticle II of the Kansas constitution. 1t
also is alleged the law is invalid be-
cause it attempts a regulation of in
terstate commerce. Prosecutor Keller
has several actions pending against
railroads under the Mahin law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
M'BRIDE TO BOSTON.
Rumor Has 1t That He Will Manage
the Club.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 11.-AdVic@s
received in Milwaukee from members
of the family of George McBrlde,
shortstop of the Washington team, are
to the effect that this season Is likely
to be his last with the Washington ans
and that he is being considered as
manager of the Boston Red SoX in
place of Carrigan, who succeeded
Stahl. McAleer and Griffith, accord
ing to his report, have deal on by
which Mcbride will be sent to Boston
in exchange for Iris Speaker, Carrigan
and an outfielder and with Mcbride
Washington would give Ainsmith and
Milan. On every visit to Boston Nc
Bride staYs- at McAleer's home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11

and already various persons have be-
gun to interest themselves in the ap-
pointment of his successor. L. A.
Hammer is making a personal appeal
for the office and has been circulating
petitions to that end in the community
during the past week. He has secured
the Endorsement of a group of influ-
entail Belpre people, among whom are
a number of prominent Republicans.
Cora NJ. Busenbark. publisher of the
Belpre Bulletin, is also an avowed can
didate, but is taking no active part in
the scramble as yet. She has the sup
port of local Democratic politicians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
BOYS DROWNED AT CHAUTAUoUA
Robert Trump OF Topeka Helps Re-
cover Bodies.

Ottawa, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE chau-
tauqua assembly at Ottawa was bro
ken up here last night by the drowning
of George Curry, IL years old, and his
S-year-old brother, Elmer Curry, in the
Marais des Cygnes river. The boys are
the sons of a widow, Mrs. A. Curry,
who is so i'll at her home that the news
of the drowning is being withheld from
her. The accident happened at 3
O'Clock when the canoe in which the
two boys and a chum, Carl Hallberg,
were padding, capsized. The Curry
boys could not swim and went under
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
ToPEKAN's FRIEND DROWNED.
II. l.. Craven Watched I'll. Geitner of
Chicago Go Down.

II. l.. Craven Watched III. Geitner of
Chicago Go Down.
ST. Joseph, Mo, Aug. 11-R. L. Cra-
ven, a resident of Topeka and unable to
swim, was forced to hang onto the up
turned bottom of a boat Sunday after
noon at Lake Contrary and watch
friend, H. Geitner, of Chicago, drown.
Craven, together with Geitner, Arch
Parnum of ST. Joseph, and Henry x.
Matheson of Chicago, had gone to the
lake early in the afternoon to swim
They rowed to deep water and Geitner
stood up on one end of the craft and
dived overheard. He was a large man
and his weight was sufficient to upset
the boat, leaving Craven and his two
companions f1oundering in the water.
Almost instantly he was striker with
cramps and shouted for help.
Parnum was also stricken with
cramps and Craven, although unable
to swim and hanging to the upturned
bottom of the boat, made frantic eff
forts to reach the drowning man. A
pulmotor was rushed to the lakeside
to save the life of Geitner and was
used with no effect. Force was used
to restrain Craven from rushing into
the water when word was received on
shore that his friends body had been
recovered.
Mr.. Craven is a clerk in the Santa
F'e Offices and lives at 1851 Buchanan
street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
CHARLIE WEBB TALKS.
Former TOpekan Relieves in Denver
Past Commander of Kansas.

Denver. Colo. Aug. u.-Charles !.
Webb, past grand master of the Kansas
commandery. Knight Templars, attened
the conclave held in this city in August,
1892. He has attended all of the in
tervening conclaves since that year, but
the present event, in his opinion and in
the Judgment of many knights with
whom he has discussed comparisons,
surpasses all of its predecessors.
Denver has proven to us before the
conclaVe has commenced that she can
do wonderful things he said today
THE electrical displays for the con-
ciaVe are superlative in their splendOr
and I have seen nothing to compare to
the excellence and taste of the street
and building decorations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
FEDERAL GUARD FIRED.
Claimed Fee From Prisoners and Re-
fused to Resign.

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. Ill. E.
A. Clark, a guard at the federal prison,
has been discharged on an order from
the department of justice. Several
weeks ago Clark was suspended on a
charge of having cashed checks for
prisoners, accepting a fee from them.
1t is said that Clark was given an OPP
portunity to resign, but he refused.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11

After being notified of the action of
the department, Clark declared the
charges were not true, and that he
would remain here for the purpose of
clearing his record.
1t is said that a number of other
guards are being investigated and that
more heads are to feel the official ak.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
PASSENGERS FIGHT FIRE.
Fought Flames for Hour Near Waldo
and EXtinguished Them.

Waldo, Kan, Aug. IA Union Pa
cific train set fire to a pasture near
Waldo, in Russell county, last night
and passengers on the rear of the car
noticed it, The train was stopped and
passengers and crew fought the flames
for an hour before exiting uishing them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11
Postonice Fight at Mcpherson.

Mcpherson. Aug. 11.-A big fight
has developed in this city regarding
the postoffice and there are four can
didates at present. Mrs. Berenice Aim
gren, w. Knaus, Charles Helstrom and
L, g. Criner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11

He and his companion got into the saddle
early on the morning of July p, a delayed
telegram told. a third mule carried pro-
visions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11

Belpre, Aug. 1.-THE commission of
w L. Colyer as postmaster at Belpre
will expire on the 31st of next May,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-11

BeIpre Citizens in Scramble-Cora
Busenbark the Editor.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-06-26
ABL. MAN

DR.. and AIrs. ". j. Humme.i and
SOD, Junior, went TO milwaukee, &c
attend the wedding of her sister, Miss
Lena Schults, to Mr.. Fred Keltler Of
Milwaukee.
Mrs. Emil Maaska entertained about
twelve relatives and friends recently.
An elegant lunch was served at mid
night and all had good time.
Mrs. g. A. Anderson and children
of Reedsburg visited with friends here.
Chas. Smith and family visited rela-
tives in Lodi.
Aug. Mueller of Leland visited at
home recently.
Mrs. j. Ballentine and daughter of
New London, Wis, is here visiting
her mother, Mrs. E. P. Richardson
and family.
Miss Marie Bartenbach of Ore gon
Wis. is home to spend her vacation
with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kettler of
Milwaukee are visiting at the home of
Dr.. md Mrs. W. J. Hummell.
Our fire department will give a
grand 4th of July celebration. A big
time is expected.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-06-26
South WGSttiGId


VIM. LIGHT had his barn raised and
a dance was given in the evening at
which quite large crowd was in at
tendance. All report fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Lynch and
daughter from Council Bluffs, lowe,
were visiting with the Earl Hanusa
family recently.
Miss Meta Meyer has baen staying
at the VIM. Voss home for a week.
August Heintz and VIM. Ritter each
had telephone installed.
Mr., and Mrs. Fred Koenecke and
and Mrs. Otto Schroeder made a trip
O the P rairie du Sac dam recently.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-06-26
Greenfield

Automobiles, wagons, carriages and
natures vehicles brought nearly two
hundred people to the social given by
the M. V. S. S. at River Dale Farm,
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. II. Pal
mer. The evening was ideal and
lanterns gIowed and glimmered like
junt firefites among the trees making
the lawn a delightful rendezvous for
the young people.
Tables beautifully decorated with
flowers and ferns were spread in the
dining room and from there the guests
were served with delicious ice cream
and cake that left nothing to be de-
sired in quantity or quality. The
money was given to the Evangelical
church.
f. D. Peck was surprised by num-
Der of his Chenille friends, coming
with we'll filled baskets to take dinner
with him.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-06-26
". C. 7. U. Hold Picnic.

The w. g. T. U. held its regular
annual picnic at Devils Lake on
Tuesday and about 80 were in atten-
dance. Mrs. George B. McGilvra, the
county president presided. There
were Rotations given by Jean Peck,
Miss Wolf, William Farnum, Miss
Stewart, Mrs. William Caflisch and
Mrs. George B. McGllvra. Remarks
were given by Mrs. Blank and Mrs.
Craker of Reedsburg. Two songs
were rendered by young ladies Of
Merrimack and two by the Baraboc
union. An excellent dinner was
served and a ride around the lake en-
joyed
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-06-26
State of Ohio, city of Toledo, |
Lucas County.

Lucas County.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. J..
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR
for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of De-
cember, A. D. 1886.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Rall's CaGarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Send for testimonials, free.-Advertise-
ment.