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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
TRACK WAR ENDED
Scott City Gets Missouri Pa
cific Connection.
Officers of Scott City G. North
ern Block Track.

Scott City, Kan, June 20.-In track
war with the Santa Fe the Scott City
& Northern railroad exhibited the bet
ter generalship and secured a long
needed connection with the Missouri
Pacific at this place. The fight lasted
several days and was very bitter at
times. 1t eliminated when the Scott
City & Northern placed a boxcar on a
crossing with the Santa Fe, which it
owns. Santa Fe employees were pre-
vented from forcibly removing the car
only by the efforts of the sheriff and
county attorney. Sentiment here IA
vors the Scott City & Northern largely
because it is the pride of the town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
READY FOR own DEATH
Aged Woman Makes Arrangements to
Foil Relatives.

New York, June 30.-"And when the
good Lord deems 1t advisable to call me
away from this world, He shall not find
me unprepared."
In this way Mrs. Elizabeth Watt, IS
par4or of an expensive mahogany casket.
why did buy 1t? Before the death of
my husband, Andrew, 20 years ago. Mrs.
bit of money. still have some of it.
Certain of my husbands relatives have
been trying to get it away from me and
make certain of a decent burial, 1 would
have to see to it myself before I died. L
have bought my cemetery plot and my
Shroud, too"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
RAISE SAND PRICES.

Kansas City, June 20.-Stewart, Peck &
Company, who control much of the sand
business in Kansas City, have announced
an increase in the price of sand ten cents
a square yard. Charles c. Peck, president
of the company, said the increase was
necessary because of the recent Kansas
law taxing sand companies cents
square yard for removing sand from Kan
streams. The sand increase will mean
higher costs for building construction
work. The present wholesale price is 20
cents a square yard. Dealers who cannot
afford to buy in large quantities must pay
so cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
HEART BALM $4,000.
AtchisOn Girl Given Judgment Over
Wealthy Horton Farmer.

Atcnson, Kan, June 20.-The jury re-
turned a verdict of $4,000 damages in
favor of Miss Mary Falk, who sued VIII
liam Burke, a wealthy Horton farmer, for
breach of promise. Miss Falk asked for
$3.50 because Burke failed to appear at a
Purcell church for the wedding ceremony
Throughout the trial Burke protested his
his failure to appear on the wedding day
was due to his inability to secure his moth
which was demanded by the priest who
was to perform the ceremony. Burke will
anneal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
KILLED BY NINE EXPLOSION.
Pittsburg Miner Victim of Mine Gas
Wreck

Pittsburg, Kan. June 2O.-The body of
John Kinder, a mine gas man, has been
recovered from mine No. 10 of the Wear
Coal company. Kinder went into the
mine early Thursday morning in search OF
gas. When he went in an explosion &C
CURED that wrecked the interior of the
mine Rescuers, aided by government
authorities here, worked all day to reach
the miner without effect. His body final
" was recovered late in the afternoon.
The exact cause of the explosion is I'M
known.
John Halliday, a deputy state mine in
spector, was overcome while aiding in the
rescue work but Is now out of danger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
RENO OF KANSAS.
Domestic Troubles Comprise Most ALI
of Seward County Docket.

Liberal Kan, June 20.-Domestic
troubles filled the docket during the
last term of the Seward county dis
trict court here. Thirteen of the sew
enteen cases were for divorce and one
for wife desertion. Eight of the di-
vorce plaintiffs were successful, one
unsuccessful, two dismissed their
cases and two took continuances to the
next term.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
FOR POET LAUREATE.
Thomas Hardy to Get Place That Be-
longs to the Great Kipling.

London, June 20.-An appointment to the
vacant post of poet laureate is soon to be
announced, according to Clement Shorter,
the we'll informed editor of the Sphere.
The honor will probably be conferred on
Thomas Hardy, whose latest work has in
cluded some notable poetry. The name
of Rudyard Kipling is also mentioned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
MAsTERsON GOT JUDGMENT.
Former Kansas PlainSman Awarded
Damages From New York Globe.

Dodge City, Kan, June 20.-Loca1
friends of Bat Masterson, formerly
marshal here during the early days,
are rejoicing to learn of his being
granted a judgment for $3,5 against
the New York Globe for an article
falsely depicting his life during the
early days of the central west. Mas
terson is now a sport writer on the
New York Morning Teleeranh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
STRONG FOR WATERS.

Manhattan. Kan. June 20-Henry ].
Waters is the ablest college executive in
America, Governor Hodges declared at u
faculty-alumni banquet at the state agri-
cultural college here. ''I desire him to re
main at the head of this institution as
long I am governor" said the execu-
tive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
S1.75 Wells, $1.4o

Chiffon Wells, IA yards long, 1 yard
wide in Pink, Copenhagen, Navy, Nell
Rose, Emerald, Sky and Black, special Sat
urday the $1.75 quality for. $1.49
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
$3.50 Hair Switches, 6oc

"a inch strand hair switches; fine
quality and good and heavy. Big value at
$1.5O, special for Saturday only at $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
$500 Hair Switches, $I.6e

Just for Saturday we offer our 3 strand
26 inch, fine quality, heavy hair switches,
worth regular $500 each for. 81 SO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20
1Oc Talcum, &c Can

For Saturday we have about 1UO cans of
"Air Float Talcum; regular 1Oc package
to offer at per can re
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-20

We also have number of other styles
in strap and lace Comfort" Low Shoes for
summer wear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
HOLD FUNERAL TODAY
OF CHARLES HARTMAN

Funeral services for Charles Fl. Har-
nanf who died suddenly yesterday
morning at hts home. 1903 Barton ave-
nue. Brooklaud Park. viii be held to-
morrow afternoon at 8 o'clock from
the residence The services win be
conducted by tho Rev. r. II. Bowden,
pastor OF Barton Heights Baptist
church. Interment WILL be In oak
wood.
Death OF Mr. Hartman came as a great
shock 10 his friends and relatives. He
went home Saturday complaining that
he was feeling Ill. but his condition
did not become serious until yesterday.
InfammNtory rheumatism was assigned
as the cause of death.
MI Hartman was fifty-five years OLD
and had been IN the employ of Viz
ginia Carolina Chemical company for.
some years He IS survived by his
widow. who was Miss Mary Hodge.
two daughters. Blanche Elmer and
Grace Hodge Hartman; and two sons.
wyatt Howard and Julian Wier Har-s
man. Another son Charles Harman,
died a few months ago after linger-
ing Illness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
Judgment for Defendants.

Judgment for defendants was re-
turned in the City Circuit court yes
terday In the case of M. Kelly, who
sued A. s. Outiand and d. w. NAL
Tory, for two mules, valued at $500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
SnALLMAN INSANE
FRIENDS BELIEVE
BUSINESS WORRIES MAY HAVE
TURNED MIND OF THREAT
IITTERWRTTE-R.

Making irrational statements and
acting Queerly. though he made no
resistance to the officers who accom-
panied him to police headquarters, and
who later conveyed him 20 the city
jail, where he was placed in safe
keeping. Frederick W. sandman, an
insurance man, was arrested yester-
DAY by Detectives Wiley and Duffey on
charge Of sending threatening ietters
to Charles B. Richardson, also in the
insurance business.
The complaint made by Mr.. Rich
ardson was that Smallman had sent
letter threatening TO kill him. Fol-
lowing Mr.. Srnallrhans arrest, a num-
Der Of other citizens, among them
Robert A. Lancaster. Jr., Raleigh w.
Dodson, an Insurance company cash
Ter, Fred Richardson, an undertaken,
and William II. Schwarzschiid, a
ieweier. reported that Snallman has
written similar letter 10 them
Friends OF Mr.. Smallman, who Is a
native of McTinnville. Tenn. and who
has been IN Richmond several years.
say he has had number of business
worries during the last few months
nnd they believe these have turned his
mind.
Ii was said last night that a COM
mission in lunacy may sit on the case
OF MFR. sandman today,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
Wages by Railroads
Increased Greatly
During Last Decade
TESTIMONY AT RATE INCREASE
INQUIRY INTRODUCED TO
SHOW FACT.

WASHINGTON. Dec. i0.--The inter
state commerce commission today re-
sumed It's inquiry in the matter Of the
application of the railroads operating
east OF the Mississippi river. and north
OF the Ohio and Potomac rivers, for
an increase In freight rates OF 1--WE
per cent. the railroads continuing the
presentation OF their case.
when adjournment was taken today,
Commissioner Harlan announced that
the hesfings viii be resumed at q
date to he hxed later by the commits
sion. 1t IL presumed that the COM
mission will take up the hearings again
some time about the middle of jan
uary. when the railroads win present
further evidence.
George Stuart Patterson. general so
licitor OF the Pennsylvania railroad.
made n statement with regard to
wages. which have been Increased on
the lines comprising the Pennsylvania
railroad system. east and west of
Pittsburg. during the past eleven years.
THE wages of the Pennsylvania
railroad employees" he said. "for the
year ending June 80. 1919. represented
an average increase In rates of pay
of some thirtv-seven per cent over and
above the rates prevailing in 1901
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11

To inspect the Second precinct
group, Commissioners w. ID. Gordon.
Emmott W. Thomas, CHI Wei and
FL. NJ. Boykin will visit the Second
station early this afternoon.
Commissioners r.. N Goode. w. Fl.
Parker and d. F. Mccarthy Will make
the inspection at the First station.
The entire board will &c from the
three stations to Nineteenth and
Franklin and the entire corps will be
inspected. Then Will come the parade
Line of March.
The line of march will be much
like that OF previous years. 1t viii
start down Nineteen nth, goirg as far
as Main street West on Main the po-
lice will march TO Fifth. turning up
Fifth to Franklin West on Franklin
to Adams street the parade Will go,
then Il will be Up Adams to Broad. On
Bread the police VIII march to Tenth
street where the body Will go 10
CAPITOL After one block If Capitol
the march VIII swing hack.-o Bread by
way Of Eleventh street. After. march
Ing east on I5i DAD t0 TIefrfh street. the
police will return to Capitol, marching
west to Tenth, and iinging mp on the
southside of the city binding, where
Mayor Ains'ie and the police board
will review the department.
The inspection OF the men con-
nected with the detective bureau Will
be At police headquarters At o'clock
Following inspection the commits
s!oners vii have "a meeting,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
POLICE READY FOR
INSPECTION TODAY
ENTIRE DEPARTMENT. AFTER IN
spEcTToN, WILL MARCH
DOWN TOWN.
CITIZENS NJ AY SEE
ANIMAL EVENT TO Bic BEGUN AT
O'CLOCK THIS AFTERNOON.
PARADE THROUGH
SEVERAL STREETS.
CITIZENS MAY Sc {
ANIMAL EVENT TO Bic BEGUN AT


Richmouds police force will be on
parade today. THIS day Is the day
Of the annual inspection. and inspec-
tons ofpolice nearly always are fol-
lowed by Iarades.
The mem beFs Of the board Of po-
lice comma sioners VIII be the inspect
ing officers and they will begin Their
work almost simultaneously at the
three stations, sometime before 2:4b
clock this afternoon. Al 2.A5 the
police will assemble at Nineteenth and
Franklin strsets. where they Will be
inspected as Apdy by the commits
sioners
At8 O'Clock the parade Will be start
ed from THAI corner. The policemen.
officers and prlvates, Will follow KEGS
nich's band through several Of the
cltys streets giving the people Of
Richmond an opportunity TO see the
men who brave all sorts of weather
and at all hours OF the day and night
that their persons and properties may
be protected.
About all that will be ahead of the
band when the parade goes through
the streets will be several members
Of the bicycle and motorcycle squad
At the stations.
To inspect the equipment and the
stations OF the department the board
has divided itself into three sections.
They Will make this inspection be-
fore the several squads are assembled
at Nineteenth and Franklin.
Commissioner q. Bradley will In
spect the quarters and equipment of
the men OF the Third precinct at the
Third station In South Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
# KIDNEYS ACT.
BAD TAKE SALTS
GAYS BACKACHE Is SIGN YOU
HAVE BEEN EATING TOO
MUCH MEAT.

When you wake UP with backache
and dull misery in the kidney region
It generally means you have been eat
ing too much meat, says a well-known
authority. Meat forms uric acid
effort to filter 1t from the blood. and
they become sort or paraiyzed
and loggy When your kid
neys get sluggish nd clog you
must relieve them, like you
relieve your bowels: removing all the
oody's urinous waste, else you have
backache, sick headache. dizzy spells;
-FOUR stomach sours, tongue is coated.
and when the weather Is bad you have
rheumatic twinges. The urine is
cloudy, full of sediment. channels Of
zen get sore. water scalds and you are
obliged to seek relief two or three
lines during the night.
Either consult a good, reliable ply
stefan at once. or get from your phar-
maclst about four ounces OF Jad Salts;
take a. tablespoonful In a glass OF
water before breakfast for 81 few days
and your kidneys will then act fine.
This famous salts Is made from the
acid OF grapes and lemon Juice, COM
bined with lithia, and has been used
Tor generations to clean and stimulate
sluggish kidneys. also. to neutralize
acids in the urine so 1t no longer tr-
ritates, thus ending bladder weakness.
Jad Salts Is a life saver for regular
meat eaters. 1t 10 inexpensive. cannot
injure, and makes a delightful, effer-
vescent Whitewater drinkf-Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
UNIVERSITY BOARD
TO HEAR ARGUMENTS
COORDINATE COLLEGE, AT CHAR
LoTTEsvILLE TO BE DIS
CUssED TODAY.
co FROM RICHMOND
LOCAL WORKERS FOR AND
AGAINST ARE TO TAKE PART
WITH OTHERS IN THE
co FROM RICHMOND

Mrs d. B. Munford. president Of the
Virginia Cooperative Educational as
Iociation: Eppa Hunton, Murray M
Mcclure and W. H. White are some
af the Richmonders who yesterday
vent to the university. where they will
Today take part in the arguments for
Ind against the proposed coordinate
college for women at the University Of
Virginia
These arguments are to he limited
20 three hours for each side and will
be made before the board Of visitors
Of the university.
Alumni Divided.
Since the movement to found ouch q
college at this university was launched
two or three years ago the,e has been
much discussion by the alumni on both
sides of tho proposal. After hearing
the arguments set forth today, the
board will then consider the matter
in view Of the approaching meeting
of tho general assembly. at which
como action on the plan is expected
TO take placa.
1t Is Understood that two OF tho
most prominent speakers &c appear
before the board of visitors today Will
he Mrs Munford and Murray II. Nc
Guirs.
Mrs. Munford Goes.
Mrs. Munford believes IN the plan
and for Some months has been making
every effort to secure support for 1t.
Through her efforts and those of
others interested in the cause of the
Daughters Of the Revolution and the
United Daughters Of tho CuHfeaeracy
during their convention in this city
both UNANIMOUSLY adopted resolutions
favoring the plan.
Eppa Hunton and Murry MCGUIRE
srs strongly opposed to this plan OF
allowing the women to use the facili-
ties now open only to mon ut the uni
versity and each is expected TO make a
speech against IL before the board to-
day II Ia underwood that both the
pros and the cong went TO the ses-
sion armed with data and many notes
on conditions here and tho results OF
coordinate education In other places,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
ALVIN SMITH CENTERPIECE
OF ROTARY CLUB BURLESOUE

Smith got a. cutglass bowl on silver
platter. but the waiter lost his balance
and smashed the Gift to smithereens
on the floor.
This was intended as a birthday
gift for MIR. Smith and he certainly
took the mishap to heart, bat he was
cheered a few moments later when a
baby express cart, on which was
mounted a cake with sixty-six burn
ing candles. was drawn out on the
stage. The cake and candles being
removed, another bowl Of real cut
glass was revealed. Mr.. Smith ac-
cepted it In fitting and graceful lam
guage and invited all his friends TO
como around and enjoy apple teddy
Christmas even If he himself was on
the water wagon for keeps
The bowl was presented by Mayor
Ainsiie, who dubbed tho recipient
AN Kinds OF Machinery" Smith.
Helps Christmas Tree.
The Christmas tree fund is richer
by $50 today as result of the last
stunt of the evening.
A few minutes before the curtain
went down Manager Lyons came for
ward and announced that ten pairs OF
overcoats had been united with pad
locks during the dinner ar thee Bust
ness Mems club, which the Rotarians
cHJoyCu DCiVIt JtQi AiSSIhE tDsAHe pay
house. and that it would be,necessary
for the owner OF each coas to plank
eiown one cool dollar before his gar
ment could be unlocked. The first
pair which came forward and went
down into their ieens for the necessary
coin were John Musical Corley and
Bill Bull Dabney. Then came Charles
Brighteyes Rose and Moses Elusionist
Hofheimcr Charles Publicity Pro-
moter Cooka was first linked with
Nathan Very Much Married Simon. but
1t developed that he should have been
locked with Misses Handsome Ladies
Goods Thaihimer.
These names proved such a hardship
on the vocal organs of Mr. Lyons that
he had TO be relieved before he con-
ciuded,
Altogether 1t was a great evening
and one long to be remembered by
those so fortunate as to be present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
ANOTHER VICTIM
OF DANCE TRAGEDY

Especial TO The Richmond virginian.)
DANVILLE. VA. Dec io.--Scott
TasEyraEad- tS.Ik3~iarae- years-and
married died hcre today n local
hospital Friday he was wounded by
bullet in the thigh in 81 shooting
ARRAY, which occurred at Keeling
when hts cousin. Tom Terry, was killed
and Paul Varilla. an Italian. was also
wounded Just whether his death is
attributed to the shot or TO deltrlum
trernena which he suffered upon
entering ths hospital could not be
learned definitely. both the hospital
authorities ard tho docto- who at
terded the young man maintaining
silence Mt tho request of Terry's peo~
Pile His injuries when first received
were thought lightly OF.
Little further light has tseen shed
upon the tragedy. which occurred at
the Holland homestead. Guests who
attended the country dame declare
that moro than twenty shots wero fired
at tho time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11

With Alvin NJ. Smith a. tho center
piece, members of the Rotary club
furnished some burlesaue after she
show a. the Lyric Tuesday night. the
occasion being the celebration Of Mr..
Smiths gixty-sixth birthday.
Ned Lyons, manager OF that popular
playhouse. started the ball a-rolling
when he came forth in his gladdest
rags and asked ii anyone had been
designated as chairman of the meet
ing He was promptly informed that
Mr.. Smith was the goat. or something
to that effect
whereupon. Mr., Smith, who was
later designated as All-kiuds-o Of Ma
chinery Smith. mounted the stage and
hold the boards for some half hour
or more, much to the delight of the
other Rotarians and some several hum
dred outsiders who fingered to see the
real show OF the evening.
Mr.. Smith FIRST threw a bouquet at
Nick Hotchkiss seated over in n box
all by himself and looking decidedly
lonesome. lie said Nick was the best
quick study fellow he knew, for Nick
had pulled off n wonderful stunt re-
Gently when he played one Of tho lead
ing roles in the klrrness without q
single rehearsal
Audience Really Needed It.
Then Mr.. Smith sang II. Need SYM
pathy," while the piano played and
the crowd Joined in. as best 1t could.
Next he wanted to know Of Walker
Cottreil who that good-looktng girl
he was with on Broad street yester-
day afternoon. and just to inject lit
tie life into the incident he tore of
a few words from a song TO accompa ny
his interrogation. Mr. Cottreil did
not reply
And OF course the man from Pitts
burg got his, as usual. even II he hap
pened on this occasion to be seated
with Mrs. Smith over in a box op-
posiee the one occupied by Nick
Hotchkiss.
Things continued lively for awhile
until finally one of the usher girls
chased down the aisle and handed Mr..
Smith O. big basketball Of something
that looked like cabbage. Later, Mr..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
LOCOMOTIVE TRUST
AGAIN UNDER FIRE

NEW YORK. Dec, 1o--Isaao NJ
Cate, leading the majority stockholders
Of the American Locomotive company
In their hight for thorough investi-
CATION OF It's affairs, by an impartial
committee OF outside experts. has re-
Moved hts charges IN . second pamph-
let tust received by stockholders
He chasges that the annual meet
Ing OF the stockholders at which d.
rector George n. sheldon voted what
he said was tsAseo.oe OF stock against
every proposal Of the minority was a
faroa, and that the directors are
shielding themselves behind the pro-
vision OF THAR charter entoining
stockholders RON the right TO examine
the books. Mr.. Cate registers his
dstsrnninattoa 70 nght for an impartial
fnvsss1Haston of the dompany's affairs
until the stockholders receive the
sAtisfsctiSn he eAya they have so far
bsen denied.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
INTERESTS BOARD
MEMBERS BUSY
BUT NOT TRASSACT1NG BUSINESS.
NOTHING IIkT: 1T AT
ALL

The board OF public interests failed
Of a quorum last night. One member
had TO go TO church with his wife:
another went 10 the theater; a third
is out of the city; a fourth was busy
preparing for Christmas: a third had
lodge meeting, while another had to
sit up with A sick friend.
III the administrative board had
this board under Its CONTROL" said a
citizen. who had matter he wished
to bring before the board. some bust
ness might be transacted"
The board will probably be called
70 meet ono night next week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
WILL LEARN SPEED
ALLOWED TROLLEYS

The case Of Motorman w. H. Casey.
of the Virginia Railway and Power
company, arraigned in Police court
car on: December Sd, when II struck
the automobile of John Bagby, OF
2206 Monument avenue. throwing 1t
SO feet 1t ia alleged. and wrecking it,
was continued to December 18th.
Justice Crutchfleld continued the
case for the reason. he said, that
he might learn from the city attor-
ney how fast street cars may be
In the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-11
Two Suits Instituted.

Suit in which demages ~ SO 900 is
being sought was filed Yesterday after
noon in HenricO CIRCUIT court by Lloyd
C TAYLOR AGAINST Robert =. Barres-
The plaintiff brings forth in the declar-
alton that this sum is d1e him for ser
vices rendered.
The WILDER Mcrchantile agency also
instituted a small suit against William
J. White The SUM of sl40 is involved.