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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
THEY WANT HARRISON
Kansas Friends Boom Him for Head
National G. A. r.

Commander General J. y. Harrison
of the Kansas Grand Army, is being
urged by his friends to enter the fight
for election to the office of comman-
der-in-chief of the G. a. r. at its en-
campment at Chattanooga, Tenn, in
September General Harrison has not
as yet announced his intentions, but
from Ottawa-Harrison's old home
town-comes the news that the veter-
ans will urge the candidacy of the
Kansas man.
Harrison is extremely popular with
the old soldiers of Kansas and in the
recognition by his fight on the rail-
roads for one cent fare 20 the Chat
tanooga meeting. He is the first state
commander to start a fight on the
railroads when they refused to recog-
niZe the veterans of a particular dis
trict. What Harrison did in his fight
for rates was to issue an ultimatum
that the Kansas old soldiers would
charter a boat at Kansas City and
make the trip by water. Now there
is some indication that concessions will
be made to Kansans and that reduced
railroad rates may be secured.
All Of which is not injuring the pos
sibility of HarriSon's election to the
office of commander-in-chief, should
the Kansas man decide to enter the
nlander-in-chief announces his candi-
dacy two or three years ahead of
time But even though Colonel Har-
rison should decide to climb into the
race at the eleventh hour, it is claim
ed by his friends that he would have
a strong following and would be a
formidable candidate for the office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
REFUSE TO CARRY MAILS.
Glover Leaf Road Serves Notice on
Postal Department.

Washington, Aug 9.-The Toledo,
st. Louis and Western Railroad COM
pany (the Glover Leaf) has notified
the Postoffice department that it is
unwilling to handle the parcel post
business under the present contract
and that on and after Oct. 1 it will
REFUGE to carry United States mail un-
less the government makes certain
concessions.
Dissatisfaction has been shown by
most of the railroads ever since the
parcel post law went into effect. This
dissatisfaction has been accentuate ed
by the recent order of the postmaster
general increasing the size of pack
ages that may be carried in the mails
and reducing the charges.
Joseph Stewart, second assistant
postmaster general, said that he felt
confident that officials of the Post
office department and the Glover Leaf
railroad would reach an agreement
whereby the railroad will continue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
MOVIE men GOT BUSY.
Ran Film of Mob Trying to Arrest
Policeman for Assault.

Dodge City, Kan, Aug. "a thrill
ling impromptu picture was obtained
by some men with a moving picture
apparatus on a train at the depot here
Friday when a mob of 900 men tried
to capture B. l.. Milton, a policeman,
who was charged with beating an old
man.
Milton appeared in the police court
against a man he arrested the night
before and during the trial the officer
and prisoner engaged in a fight. The
officer knocked the man down. Som e
of the spectators jumped through the
windows to escape while others went
to the assistance of the prisoner.
Among the latter was Simon Rumsey.
90 years old, who, it was charged, was
badly beaten by the officer.
Mayor H. B. Bell and another officer
started to escort Milton to the depot
and were followed by 400 men, led by
Rumsey's two sons.
At the depot the crowd was so
threatening that Milton was unable to
get on a train, although he made two
attempts. The demonstration lasted
two hours after Milton sought safety
in q hotel where officers guarded him
late last night Mayor Bell made re-
peated efforts to quiet the crowd.
The moving picture operators
mounted their apparatus on the rear
of their train and got a picture of the
scene as Milton frantically tried to
escape the crowd by boarding the
train.
Milton came here two months ago
from Wichita, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
new PUMP READY
Has Been Lowered Into Pit at
Water Plant.
NewIand's Idea of Reserve
Water Supply.

The last piece of the new pump at
| the city waterworks pumping station
has been lowered into the pit. There
still remains a good deal of work be-
fore the pump cam be tested out, but
all of it is in place and is being put
together rapidly.
The contract for lowering the big
pump was handled by Commissioner
! w. G.. Tandy for the Allis-Chalmers
company, makers Of the pump who m
stalled it themselves. 1t was a big job,
one piece weighing $4,000 pounds, and
numerous other pieces being any thing
! but light. The pump was brought here
| in five cars, each of which was loaded
almost to capacity.
The work of installing the big pump,
and moving the heavy pieces into the
pit has been contaminated without an
accident of any kind. The work has
| gone forward as smoothly as anyone
could wish, and every piece has fitted
into every other piece without the
ready for use some time next month
if every thing goes we'll.
A plan to relieve the pumps al the
city waterworks pumping station, and
to maintain a reserve supply of water
in case of need. is being proposed by
Commissioner F. M. Newland. The
plan includes the erection of a reser-
voir that will hold from 5000, 900 to s.
| 100000 gallons of water, to be placed
north of the Rock Island tracks and
east of the most easterly of the city
wells.
There are several reasons for the es-
tablishment of the reservoir. In a time
like the present when water is compare
lively scarce, Newland believes he
could pump water to fill the reservoir
during the hours from midnight to
early morning when the demand for
water is very slight In the afternoon
when people begin watering their lawns
he could then cut the draw from the
wells and turn in the reservoir, saving
the pumps the heavy strain of draw
ing the water. 1t would also give the
wells chance to fill up during the time
that now is proving the greatest drain
The reservoir also would furnish n
supply of water sufficient to fight any
ordinary fire. and would give the pumps
a chance merely to force the water
through the mains to the city under,
hiSh pressure without the added strain
OF pulling it from the wells.
when the water in the wells is low
IT is no small matter to pull it out.
Inc lift of millions of gallons of water
even few feet is a heavy one. By
having ample water in a reservoir for
an emergency Newland believes he can
save his pumps and ct the same time
De sure of an abundant supply when IL
is needed
The proposed reservoir will be about
zoo feet long, and will be excavatcd
about 8 feet into the ground. standing
something like eight feet above the /
SURFACE of the ground. It will be cover
ed and kept as scrupulously clean as |
the water in the wells is kept
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
SPANISH VETERANS ELECT.
Salina Man Is Elected Department
Communicative Wind Storm.

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. s.-The Span
ish war veterans, in camp at Fort LeaV-
bles of camp life Thursday. The wind
blew down several tents, including the
dining hall, and scattered dishes, clothes
and other paraphernalia OF the camp
broadcast.
The election of officers for the Kansas
department was held and Dr.. NJ. G.
Cockey, Maralao Camp No. 9, Salina, was
elected department commander, to sue
coed Charles c. Church, of Leavenworth
The other officers are:
Senior vice commander, A. J. Reno, OF
Leavenworth; junior vice COMMANDER
Roy K. Lawhead, of Wichita; marshal,
w. w. Niece. of Hutchinson; judge ad-
vocate, l. NJ. McCIain, of lola; inspector.
James r. Mardis, of Atchison; surgeon.
DR.. c. D. Lloyd, of Leavenworth: chap
lain, Jacob Smith, National Military home.
The visiting veterans and their families
visited the federal prison. A concert by
ths prison band was given as a special
treat. Last night more than twenty vet
Grams became members of the organiza-
ton at mastering in service held at the
camp Today the military order of the
serpent will be instituted.
The present senior vice commander, w.
A. Holland, of Emporia, urged the unani-
nous support of the Craigo bill, now be-
fore congress, which provides for the pen
sioning of widows of Spanish war vet
Grams.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
RIVALS MISSOURI MULES.
Investment % Years Ago Results in
Ownership of 500 Acres.

Olathe, Kan, Aug. 9.-The Missouri
mules reputation for taking pre-
miums at worlds fairs and paying off
farm mortgages is rivaled in the story
of two PercherOn mares which played
an important part in the accumulation
of more than 500 acres of land for a
thrifty German farmer five miles west
of here. Twenty-SiX years ago George
Pretz was 4 young man without any
means. He purchased a 3year-old
Percheron mare for SIS, giving a one
year-note in payment. A short time
later he purchased another, a 2year-
old. for S55. Both mares died recent
", one at the age of 26, the other 81.
Seven thousand dollars worth of
one Of them being the mother of nine
teen, which sold at from $3.50 to $3.50
each. The other raised eighteen colts,
which sold at from 500 to $3.50 each.
Pretz went in debt for forty acres soon
after he had purchased his team and
wagon and by hard work and the sale
Of colts, soon paid for the land. The
next purchase was eighty acres ad
joining which was paid in the same
manner.
Then came an adjoining 100 acres
and later 160 acres, until PretZ owns
more than 500 acres, worth more than
500 per acre. The farm is well stock
ed with PercheronS and mules, cattle
and hogs and yields good crops of corn
and wheat.
Mr.. Pretz uses horses for farm work
only, using his automobile when ne
comes to town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
QUALITY PLUS REPUTATION

Mr.. Retailer owns a store in
this town. Mr.. Manufactures
makes things in some other
town.
Mr.. Retailer has a reputa-
ton for square dealing that can
not be questioned. Years of
contact with our own people
have won him their confidence
and patronage.
Mr.. Manufacturer has a SIM
liar reputation among retailers
(his customers) all over the
United States for quality of the
first order in the things he
makes.
What happens when Mr..
Manufacturer sells his product
to Mr.. Retailer and says to him,
Here are articles that repre-
sent the best known quality pos
sible to produce. 1 think so we'll
of them that 1 want a retailer
of your standing to help distrib-.
ute them. And I'm going to help
you tell your people about them.
How shall we proceed?"
Mr.. Retailer, knowing the
power of newspaper advertising
and the confidence his custom
ers place in it, recommends it.
That is why you see Mr..
Manufacturer from out of town
telling you in this newspaper to
go to Mr.. Retailer to buy his
merchandise.
Retailers and manufacturers
with advertising problems on
their hands are invited to write
to the Bureau of Advertising,
American Newspaper Publish
ers' Association, World Build
ing, New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
AutOists Not Supposed to Have
Any Sense of Safety.
Considered irresponsible Per-
sons" by Railroad.
MAIL CONTRACT DECLINED
Railroad Dissatisfied Over Par.
eel Post Law-Gives Notice.
Mexicans Resort to Spite Work
Against American Trade.

A collision recently between a car on
the interurban line Of the Peninsula
railway, San Jose, CAL, and an automo-
bile resulted in the almost immediate
death of the occupants of the machine.
The evidence went to show that the
accident was entirely unavoidable on
the part of the company, and the cor
oner's Jury exonerated the motorman
from all blame. Following the accl-
dent w. G. Roynton, contributed an
article in part as follows to the san
Jose Mercury in which he brought out
forcibly the serious menace when the
automobile is to safe operation OF eIec-
trio interu-ban railways:
I'm the various meetings held by the
safety committee of the Peninsula rail-
way during the last II months, the
carelessness of the drivers of automo-
biles has been brought forward so re-
peatedly by the operating crews OIL
the cars that a unanimous resolution
was passed to the following effect: That
in cases where the automobile is Lead
ing on the road, and thus is ahead OF
the car, the auto driver must be con-
sidered as an irresponsible person as
to his actions, for by experience 1t mas
been found impossible to tell what ne
would do, or what course he would fol-
low Bulletins to this effect have there
fore been issued to all men operating
the cars. A more serious, although in
direct, condemnation of auto drivers
cannot be imagined. This makes plain
the astounding fact that all motormen
of electric railway cars deliberately
take on themselves the entire RESPONSE
bility of avoiding a collision in such
cases It seems that owing to unSuard-
ed confidence, or hardy ignorance, the
bulk of auto drivers when leading have
no idea of following the rules of the
road. Hence the law that they must
be held to be irresponsible.
Men buy machines without knowing
the principles of driving or guiding,
and are guileless of all efficiency be-
yond putting on the pace and trust
ing to that to carry them over. Moth
ing further remains to be said when
you compare the efficiency of the care
fully selected railway men with the
chance capacity of the average anna
teur auto driver."-Electric Railway
Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
AGAINST AMERICAN TRADE.
Through Freight Billing to Mexican
Points Abolished.

Washington, Aug. ct is the
opinion of United States customs
agents and others who are in close
touch with the international railroad
traffic through Mexico-United States
gateways that the recent abolition of
through freight rates by order of the
Mexican government will have the eff
feet of causing a big falling off in eX-
port and import trade of the two
countries. The new order went into
effect Aug. 1, and, while the opera
ton of the Mexican lines leading to
border points is at a standstill due
to the destructive tactics of bands of
ment of freight by boat in and out of
the ports of Vera Cruz and Tampico.
The fact that through bills of lading
can no longer be issued on these in
ternational shipments will increase
the labor of customs agents at all
ports of entry, and will naturally
cause a considerable increase in the
must be issued at the points of entry,
and there will probably be delays and
other Inconvenience caused shippers
on this account.
No public explanation has been
given of what led the Mexican gov
eminent to take this radical action.
It is claimed by some people that it
on the part of the Mexican govern
ment toward the trade interests of
the United States, and that its pri-
mary purpose was to shut off as much
of this international traffic as DOS
sible and divert the trade to other
countries The full effect of the or
der will not be seen until the Mexi-
can railroads leading to border points
are again reopened for through traf-
fic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
KANSAS PIONEER DIES.
Walter Pucl>ey of Clay Center Victim
of Bright's Disease.

Clay Center, Kan. Aug. 9.-Walter
Puckey. one of the very well known
citizens of Clay Center, died Thursday
evening of Bright'S disease. He has
been ailing for over a year, but had
been seriously i'll for about six months.
Mr.. Puckey was one of the early set
tiers of Clay Center, coming here with
his father. He was always prominent
in the affairs of the city. For years
he was city clerk of Clay Center, then
water commissioner for the city. For
six years, ending with last January,
he was clerk of the district court of
Clay county. He was Knight Tenn
plar and prominent in Odd Fellow
ranks both in the state lodge and in
the local organization. He always
took an active part in Republican pol
itics of Clay county. When a boy he
went with his father to California, go
ing by Panama. over the route where
the canal is now being dug. He saw
pioneer life in California as well as
in Clay county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
GARDEN CITY PROTESTS.
Crops Are Good and Finney County
Not Suffering at All.

Garden City, Aug. 9.-Garden City
protests against the insinuation that
crop failures here have made it almost
imperative to have aid.
The agitation started to call special
session of the Legislature for the pur-
pose of appropriating sufficient funds
for assisting western Kansas meets
with hearty disapprova1 in this section
F'inney county at least is in a very
fair condition. A good crop of beets is
assured and feed crops will average
much more than originally anticipated.
Nearly all of the wheat threshed so far
has averaged 20 bushels per acre. Com
pairing this territory with other sections
of the state conditions here are far in
advance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
TELEPHONE CASE DISMISSED.
Prosecution Believed to Have Resulted
by Ill Feeling on Enemies.

Garden City, Aug. 9.-The case of the
state verses c. E Martin, manager Of
the Garden City Telephone, Light and
Manufacturing company was dismissed
in justice court Friday.
Mr.. Marsh was arrested last week
charged with violation of the statute
relative to corrupt practices. The
specific charge was the conveyance of
voters to the polls in the municipal
election of 1911, wherein he sought to
defeat the municipal bonds for the con-
struction of a city lighting plant.
The evidence showed that conviction
could not be made within the meaning
of the law.
Mr.. Marsh's prosecution it is thought
was an outgrowth of personal feeling
against him, which has arisen in the
municipal plant fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
Blue Rapids Chautauqua.

Blue Rapids, Kan. Aug. 9.-The
third annual Blue Rapids Chautauqua
opens in Riverside park, adjoining
this city, Wednesday, August 13, and
continues one week. The previous
Chautauquas held there have proven
great successes, and this years pro-
gram is even better than those of the
former years. and a large attendance
is anticipated despite the dry weather.
The Chautauqua boosters made a trip
by automobile over the county yeSter-
day, advertising the event There
were some twenty cars in the line,
carrying close to 100 boosters and the
Blue Rapids band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
Bale WAGGENER RETURNS.
Open Senatorial Campaign in January
=Introduces Goatee.

Atchison, Kan, Aug. 9.-B. P. Wag-
gener has returned from Rochester,
Mimi, and is hard at work in his of
flee. He looks better than when he
left Atchison and says he is feeling
"bul1y." Mr.. Waggener has raised a
full Pledged goatee.
Asked when he intended getting in
the senatorial race, he said that Janu-
airy would be plenty of time to decide.
I'm the meantime he added, 81 am
going to pay close attention to my
health"
There is a slight swelling under his
chin, but it will disappear as soon as
all the soreness has left. The surgeons
cut the lower lip to the teeth, but no
scar is noticeable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
PAY BONDS WITH SINKING FUND.
Atchison VIII Raise $4,000 for
Amount Due in Future.

Atchison, Kan, Aug. 9.-Atchison
will collect $4,000 by it's 1913 tax levy
to be placed in sinking fund to be
used in paying off city bonds that will
fall due in the future, according to a
schedule of taxes agreed upon at a
meeting of representatives of the tax
levying organizations of the city last
night.
The board of education of the city
agreed to cut down the 1913 school
levy in order to protect the taxpayers
of the city from excessive tax rates
and to enable the city council 20 levy
a tax of SIPS per $1,000 of taxable
valuation for the bond sinking fund.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
BETTER THAN ILLINOIS.
Ford County Man Cleared All EX-
penses and Is Pleased.

Ford, Kan, Aug. 9.-According to
Eugene Taylor of Nakomis, Ill, who
has just threshed his first crop of
wheat from western Kansas land, con-
ditions in this part of Kansas are
much better despite the drouth and
grasshoppers than conditions in I'LL
nois. Mr.. Taylor received 10000 BUSH
els from his farm near here, which is
barely enough for seed this fall and
harvest expenses. He is one easterner
who has come west to stick and says
he will get a yield of $4,000 bushels
next year for having faith in western
Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
FIRST STREET CAR AT 21.
Concordia Man Sees Sights While in
AtChiSOn.

Atcnison, Kan, Aug. John Hen
derson, 81 years of age, living fifteen
miles from Concordia, had his first
ride on a train and saw the first street
car Henderson arrived in Atchison
on his way to Peru, Iowa. He was
greatly interested in the street cars.
He said he had been too busy on the
farm all his life to take any trips.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
OKLAHOMAN TO NORMAL.
Kansas Institution Gets Another New
State Man.

Guthrie. Okla. Aug. 9.-Prof. J. w
Mayberry of Guthrie. dean of Okla
homa Methodist University, has been
elected to the chair of chemistry IN
the Kansas State formal at Emporia
and has resigned his place here. Until
statehood Mayberry held the chair of
chemistry in the Oklahoma state uni
versity at Norman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
For Cuts, Burns and Bruises

In every home there should be a box OF
BucIien's Arnica Salve, ready to Apply
in every case of burns, cuts, wounds or
scalds. j. H. Polanco, Delvalle Tex r
No 2, writes: "BuckIen's Arnica SAWS
saved my little girls cut foot. No one be-
heved 1T could be cured" The worries
bost salve. Only Sc. Recommended by
Arnold Drug Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
SLOGAN, "sWAT THE WEEDS,
Syracuse Citizens Adopt Cleanup Meth
DDS for Physical Benefit

Syracuse, Kan, Aug. 9.-"Swat the
weeds is the new slogan adopted here
in a campaign to clean up the city.
The effect of weeds on asthma and
hay fever and the prevalence of snakes
and grasshoppers are factors that have
done much to bring about the cam
paign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
TOO MUCH BEER FOR ONE.
Pittsburger Orders Three Kegs of
Liquid and Is Arrested.

Pittsburg, Kansas, August 9.-Joseph
Schmock of Radley went to Girari
yesterday and swore out a warrant for
the arrest of a man Schmock charged
with stealing some money and three
kegs of beer. Now Schmock is sorry he
did it, for the county officers have dis
covered the case and Schmock probably
will have to explain how he came to
be the owner of so much beer at one
time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
Atchison Man Cremated.

Atchison, Kan, Aug. 9.-The body
of Fred Rooster, ST., who died in San
Francisco on July &c, was cremated
there on July 20 and the ashes have
been shipped to Atchison for burial in
Mount Vernon cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
Railroads Bear valuation Cost.

Railroad officials have received no
tees from the Interstate Commerce
commission that valuation expenses,
which have been carried under gem
eral expenses, must be segregated
from other operating expenses. This
means that the work of valuation of
the roads, following the order of the
government, must be borne by the
carriers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09
start Work ON Hospital.

Larned, Kan, Aug. 9.-The first
brick was laid on the new 81, 100000
state hospital for the insane here yes
terday. The Santa Fee has completed
its line from the Jetmore branch to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09

Delay Action on Defective Scales.
In connection with the recent dec
laration of the Interstate Commerce
commission that a majority of the
track scales now in use should be
rebuilt, it is stated that no definite
action in regard to the matter would
be taken until later in the year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-09

to carry the mails over it's route be-
tween Toledo and East st. Louis, and
not break it's contract, as threatened.