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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-01
ing with the progress of industry in
the state.
Hearing May Drag.


Hearing May Drag.
The hearing promises to be long
drawn out affair. and apparently
from attitudes that were evident TO
day there will be no little friction be-
tween those summoned from over the
state to the hearing.
acknowledgements present in
clude ]. r. Koontz, representing the
Santa Fee, Kansas Southwestern and
L. and T.; f. NJ Morency. represent
ing the Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy; r. w. Blair and H. G. Kali,
Union Pacific; D. r. Lincoln. Mis-
souri, Pacific and Luther Burns OF the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pac1fic;
w. w. Miller of the Missouri. Kan
sas and Texas and F. c. Riley OF the
st. Louis and San Francisco were also
entered in the hearing for appearance.
Practically all of the first days
hearing was given over to the ship
pers and jObbers.
Following are shippers and jobbers
representatives from different parts OF
the state present at the hearing: o.
H. Bateman, Hutchinson; H. d. Dris-
coll, Topeka; E. Hogueland, represent
ing business and shipping interests at
Hutchinson, Coffeyville and 1ndepend-
ence; Martin E. Casio, Wichita Bust
Leo Nusbaum, Atchison; M. A. Gray.
H. D. Lee Mercantile company and
Lee Hardware company at Salina; r.
E. Narwi, A. E. Mize and ]. E. Moore,
Atchison, and w. M. Todd of Leaven-
worth.
Carload rates. made on mileage
basis, on numerous articles, including
certain kinds of groceries. drugs and
hardware, were advocated by Martin
Caste in his testimony before the
commission this afternoon.
Leo Nusbaum, representing a firm
of which he is vice president and
other business interests of Atchison,
was summoned before the commission
late this afternoon. The volume of
business in certain parts of the state
is hampered by present rates, accord
ing to Mr.. Nusbaum's testimony.
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Says Martin Casio of Kansas
Commodity Rates
In Statement to Public Utilities
Commission.
NOW PROPOSE REIMBURSEMENT
To Put Upstate JObbfng Points
ON Fair Footing
In Competition With Missouri
River Centers.

A hearing Of proposed reimbursement
Of railroad freight rates in this state
began before the Kansas public utilities
commission at 1880 O'Clock this morn
ing.
The hearing touches class and COM
modify rates not fixed by statute. Rep
resentatives Of business concerns and
organizations and the railroads are at
tending the hearing. 1t will be the at
tempt of the utilities commission to ad-
Just these freight rates on a scientific
and satisfactory basis for railroads and
shippers.
A statewide hearing was held before
the public utilities commission June %
and "a. No effort was made to adjust
rates of any kind at the spring hearing.
the attempt being then to analyze the
rate situation in Kansas.
The first person summoned this
morning at the hearing vas Martin E.
Casio. representative OF the traffic
commission and business associate OF
Wichita, Kan.
When asked by Judge Helm for the
sentiment Of wichita jobbers and ship
pers as to present rates Mr.. Casio re-
piled:
wichita at Disadvantage.
"The shippers in wichita are COM
planning bitterly against present rates
and most Of the complaints are based
on competition Ol hduSdS lily, ACdv-
enworth and Atchison shippers.
kansas freight rates were estab-
lished in the early days." said Mr..
Casio. They were probably correct
and suitable when made but with the
growth of the state no changes have
been made. With the opening Of the
first jobbing houses the freight rate
argument began and has continued un-
til the present time.
There is no fixed relation of rates
in Kansas. 1t should be borne in
mind that Kansas is doing business
in competition with the Missouri river
jobbers.
wichita shippers are forced to do
business on a less margin Of profit in
order to compete with Leavenworth
and Atchison manufacturers.
Shippers in small towns should be
allowed to ship for the same price as
their competitors in larger towns"
In addition to questions answered
by Mr. Casio he gave history of
the establishment Of freight rates in
Kansas urging the commission that
the rates established are not in keep
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TO BURN THE DOORS.
Health Commission Suggests Stinkless
Packing Houses for Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 1.-Odorless
packing houses are planned for kansas
City by DIR. C. w. Mclaughlin, health
has presented proposals to the city COM
missioners which would force slaughter
houses to pass fumes and gases into
closed rooms from which they would be
piped into furnaces and consumed.
DR.. McLaughgnn asserted that recently
the odors in the vicinity Of the packing
houses have amounted almost toa fog and
that vagrant winds had swept the Odors
into the business and residence sections
in both Kansas Citys.
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Saw Their Child stolen.

Moberly, Mo-, Dec. 1.-Orville
Beach jr. six years old was stolen
from his home here early today. The
child's parents were sleeping in an
adjoining room and were awakened
by a scufflfng on the front porch
From a window they saw the child
carried into an automobile and driven
away. Both Beach and his wife sa id
today they knew of no enemies or
of any one with whom they had had
trouble,
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U. S. QUARANTINE ENDS
Wichita Stock Yard Embargo Was
Raised Today.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 1.-The federal
quarantine on the local stock yards
was lifted today. Representatives of
the department of agriculture found
no foot or mouth disease here and an
order from Washington removing the
restriction is expected within a few
hours.
The state restrictions on the Wich-
ita Union Stockyards were released
Monday after a rigid examination on
the part of Taylor Riddle, state live
stock commissioner. and other state
experts.
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win KIN An the Cats.

ST. Louis, Dec. All cats in Ger
many are to be killed to make Innings
for coats for soldiers. according to in
formation reaching St Louis fur deal
ers today through trade papers. n.
n. Rarragh, secretary of a large fur
company, said house cats are a large
factor in the normal fur trade.
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Want Men USHERS.
Chicago Bureau Objects to Employ
mcnt of Women in Theaters.

Chicago, Ill, Dec. 1.-Girl ushers
in Chicago theaters have encountered
the disapproval Of the municipal bu-
reau of fire prevention. An ordinance
requiring all theatera to employ men
ushers was sent to the council Mon
day night at the instance of John c.
Mcdonnell. chief of the bureau.
Girl ushers are not equal to men
in times of emergency such as fires
and panics,' said Mcdonnell
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. D. E. Martinson. y years old. Of LIZ
Fillmore street, died In Albuquerque Sat-
urday. The funeral will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Swed-
ish Baptist church. Fourth and Fillmore
streets. Interment In Mount Hope Gene
terry.
The funeral Of Mrs- Mercy E. Bolt win
be held from the Ingleside home Wednes-
day morning NJ O'Clock. 1nterment In
Dover co1netogys
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railroad shops Reopen.

Little Rock. Dec. IA considera BILE
increase in the movement of cotton
was responsible, officials said, for the
resumption of operation today Of the
St Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern
railway shops at Argentina, Ark,
which shut down recently. Six hun
dred men resumed work at the shops
TODAY
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Message to- Re Short.

Washington, Dec. president Will
son went over with the cabinet today
his forthcoming annual message to con-
gress. 1t is short and deals with the
legislative program already known in
general terms as the conservation bills,
the bill for a government owned mer-
chants marine. the Philippine bill and
regular appropriation measures. 1t does
not urge the immigration bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-01
Cowherd Won't Have II.

Kansas City. Dec There il not
an office in the United States would
have" explained former Congressman
Cowherd today when he declared that
he would wire Postmaster General
Burleson. declining appointment as
postmaster of Kansas City, Mo. The
offer to Cowherd came as a compro-
mise following a long disagreement
between Senator Reed and Congress
man Borland upon an appointee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-01

Salem, Greg, Dec. 1.-Official re-
turns from the recent election today
showed that the amendment to abol-
ish capital punishment in Oregon car
ried by majority of 1877. The af-
firmative vote was 10O,552 and the
negative 1OO,395,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-01
Special Sugar Offer
s SG5S WEEK, "a LBS $1.OO
with n $500 order OF other goods.
Wednesday
Specials

Pure Hog Lard, 15c grade,
ID. 12H =
Potatoes, Fancy Northern,
6O-lbs. to the bushel. $50
Candy, Fancy Mixed lib. 100
Beef Roasts, Prime chuck,
Id. ............... 12A +
Pork Chops, fancy, Id. .16e
Coffee, 3Oc package. .23e
Coffee, an elegant Santos
blend, 3Oc value, ID. :. .23t
Matches, 10 packages for. .25f
Canned Corn, 15c quality,
can. .11f
Breakfast Bacon, Majestic
highest quality; some
stores get 35c ill.,; our
price, by the strip, Id. >. $50
Brass Washboards, each. .29t
Pulverized Sugar, 2 lbs. for. 15t
Canned Kraut, Peas, Corn,
Hominy, Kidney Beans,
Pumpkin, Tomatoes, 8
cans. .25t
Soap, White Rose, 10 large
Oais ESQ
Butterine, "Eastlake,"
2-lb. brick. .35<
Veal, fresh, Steak, Id. .22t
Roast, Id. $50; stew Id. 1917
Compound, in 1O-lb. lots :. .sSt
Hams, fancy quality, sugar
cured, half or whole ham,
Honey, fine quality. rack. liz IL
Mixed Nuts, fine, lib. zoo
Table Syrup, No. 10 can,
called gallon" fine
quality, can .35t
Flour. "The Regal, makes
extra fine bread, AZ Id.
sack .S1.3:
Butter, best Creamery, plain
wrapper, lb. .35,
Navy Beans, fancy Michigan
hand picked, 4 lbs. rs,
Rice. fancy whole grain. A lb.25,
Smoked Ham, sliced Id. -. rs,
TRASERBROs
SsGS STORE
nouearnR EST MAMRB DeToosA
n e Corner Sixth and jackson
Phone eco.
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LOCAL MENTION.

ne city nall was little Scant on neat
today. ''holler'' from Mayor Cofran
caused climb IN temperature.
Special sale Of tulip bulbs. Call 16c2.-
Adv.
The following births were reported at
the office of the city clerk today: Clyde
p. Sayler and wife. 4O7 Scotland avenue,
November 20. girl: Henry Sullivan and
wife, ITO North Van Buren, street, Novem-
Der %, boy; Homes E. Allison and wife.
Harry C. Fleming and wife, 1016 Madison
street, November 30. boy; Philip Sch'el
and WIFE 5s5 East Gordon street, Novem-
Der g, girl.
Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new. 3c-S6c dos. Brunt Drug Co-Adv.
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THE WEATHER RECORD.

Following are observations OF the
United States weather bureau for the
twenty-four hours ending at Z O'CLOCK;
Poi mr.
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Special sale of tulip bulbs. Call 1sse.-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-30
ScALIY PROPERTY EAST OF ELM
GROVE TO BE LAID OUT
IN LOTS.
Bisaest Real Estate Deal Of Present
Season Made Known Yesterday
Beautiful Site.

From a fully reliable source. It was
learned last night that the tract OF
land East Of Elm Grove. known as the
Scally tract. had been purchased by
a combine OF local and rural specu-
lators who intend to lay the tract out
in building lots. This plat of land
fronts about I 500 feet OF the Nation
al road and is considered one Of the
most desirable home sites in the put
the pike district. IL is understood
that Clerk OF the County Commission
ers George W. oldham. and ex-
County Engineer a. s. Bell are two
Of the combine.
Due 90 the fact that the above in
formation was received late last
night. neither OF the above gentlemen
could be called 20 receive official ION
hrmation OF the report. However.
the information came from an suthen-
tic person. II. r. Understood that Mr..
Bell who II quite an engineer. viii
Immediately set TO work 20 lay the
tract out. The consideration was not
made known. although 70 ~ under
stood that n runs up into 1--WE figures.
The opening Of this tract will prob
ably mean a reduction In the street
a fare 20 i've cents 10 TriadelphHa.
n not 90 Triadelphia there h not the
slightest doubt but what a. will be
made a i've cent fare 10 the -"
bridge. This has long been a con
fention Of the persons residing In
Triadelphia for some time.
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SYNDICATE OF LOCAL MEN BUY
VALUABLE OUT THE PIKE TRACT

would seem to me 10 be doing M
thing less than my duty after all that
has occurred" He has been asked by
Governor Ammons. OF Colorado. TO
withdraw the troops from some OF the
districts and will discuss the question
with Secretary Garrison, OF the war
department. this week.
The Basis Of Agreement
The original basis Of agreemen
offered by the president included the
establishment Of a three years truce,
subject TO the enforcement of the min
ing and labor laws OF Colorado: the
return 20 work Of miners who had not
been convicted OF law violations; the
prohibition OF intimidation OF union or
~nOn-union men, and the appointment
of a grievance committee by the en-
.ployes. 10 provided that In cases
where the officers OF the company and
the grievance committees could not
settle differences a commission OF
three men named by the president
should step in and act az the final
referee Of all disputes.
Presidents Statement.
President Wilson's statement ex-
planning the naming OF the commits
sion follows
The strike OF the miners In Colo
.radO. which has now lasted for twelve
months. has attracted the attention OF
the whole country and has been ac-
cOmpanied by many distressing and
tragical circumstances. The media
ton OF the government OF the United
States was offered early In the strug-
gle. Tut the operators OF the mines
we're unwilling % avail themselves Of
u or 70 act upon the suggestions made
In the Interest Of peace b. representa-
lives Of the department Of labor au-
.thorized By statute 10 serve In such
10 became necessary TO send
federal troops 10 The district affected
by the strike In order 20 preserve the
peace. but their presence could Of a.
self accomplish nothing Affirmative.
After Ions waiting therefore. and
the disappointment " many hopes OF
accommodation 7 ventured. after taking
counsel with Representatives % the
government who had ben on the field
and made themselves fhorouehly
familiar with ali the circumstances %
the case. 20 propose q plan OF tempo
rary settlement. 10 b. put into op-
eraflOn for n period Of three years and
20 AFFORD means % amicable consul
tation and adjustment between the
mine operators and their employees.
peudine agreement upon such terms
and arrangements Al might b. made
The basis for permanently fafisfac-
tory relations between them The
plan seemed 10 b. obviously fair and
sensible Tho striking miners prompt
" accepted De-. but the mine operators
rejected Dr. saying in response 90 my
earnest appeal that they objected 20
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what is known as the Central or
Clearheld district OF Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Mills has acted for the depart.
ment of labor as a conciliator on sew
eral occasions together with MIR. Gil
dey. They were both appointed con-
ciliators in the Westinghouse strike
near Pittsburgh last summer and be-
fore that served in a similar capacity
in West Virginia.
Prom 1906 10 1911 Mr.. Mills was
commissioner for the bituminous coal
operators OF Central Pennsylvania
and as such acted in behalf of the
mine owners in many labor Difficult.
ties. lie was born In Denver. Colo.
and Is a graduate OF Yale.
Mr.. Gildey has been president OF
the second district OF the Miners
union for several years and Is well
Known in labor circles.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-30
ADVISE GENERALS


Flanders will not be repeated for the
present seems probable. as the allies
have been allowed to capture some
points Of vantage around Ypres which
were previously considered necessary
TO the German plans. There has beeu
a minor attack near Arras but not i'm
enough force TO. suggest that
the Germans have decided 10 try ia
get to the a by direct route from
the east.
Both Sides Failed.
An interesting report from Field
Marshal Sir John French covering the
period Of the battle in Flanders and
the days Immediately preceding IL.
shows that this battle was brougat
about. FIRST. hy the allies attempts 10
the Germans. who countered.
and then by their plans 10 move 10 the
northeast ~ Client aud BruEes. which
also failed Aver this. the German
offensive began. with the French coast
ports a. he objective. but this move.
ment. like those Of the allies. met
With failure.
Field Marshal French. doubtless in
response 10 the demands Of the Brit.
public. tells what the various units
of the eXpeditiunary force have been
doing those that failed aud were cut
and those Who. against superior
numbers. held the trenches for a
BE gives o. as his opinion that
the German losses have been thrice
as great a. those OF the allies aud
speaks optimisticaliy OF the future.
There has been no development In
The Balkan situation. but stress b. laid
on the clause Of the king speech at
iht opening OF the Rumanian parlia.
ment In which be- said
- am convinced that. realizing the
Importance Of the present situation.
you VIII give tbe government every
assistance in passing such legislation
ls a. demanded by The Circumstance
and required to o. mo needs of the
army
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BERLIN. Nov. 2g-CBy Wireless TO
london. $50 =. mJ-The following Of
fictAl report was given out today at
army headquarters:
afternoon there is nothing TO
report from the western army. Yester-
uay Tire attacks OF the enemy In the re-
gion 70 the southeast Of Iprcs and to
the west OF Lens failed
In the cast The ~aItuatiOn on the right
nank or the Nistula remains unchanged.
ftussian advances In the neighbOrhoOd
by successful counter attacks by our
troops.
= here L. nothing OF Importance TO
note IN regard TO southern Poland"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-30

VIENNA vie Amsterdam and Lon
non' NoN ~ 1885 %. m.-An official
ann 1uncement issued here SAYS.
- the southern front fha ouemv L.
nIirfinN uhhn resistance and fa en-
.ooaN uriug 90 delay the advance bv heavy
,uuhtcF attacks comprising bavonct al
on the eastern hank 81 the
lNoluhara cur troops have again gained.
our troops. advancing beyond Vale
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WAR BRIEFS



Paris, Nov. 20. 2:45 p m.-The Of
ncial statement issued by the war OF
nee this afternoon says
yesterday the enemy ~annoaading
was more active. hut carried on CHIEFLY
Win T-millimetre pieces mis- heavy
artillery has made itself felt very little.
Under these conditions the artillery
struggle has turned particularly to our
advantage.
In Belgium our infantry captured
several supporting positions 10 the
north ana 20 the south OF IpreS. In the
country TO the north Of Arras one OF the
enemy 3 attacks undertaken by nearly
three regiments has definitely Jailed.
the SOmme ana Ihaufnes NE
nave made p~erccpttble progress. In the
n~eishborhood OF the village OF Fay our
troops came into immediate contact
Tense.
IN the region OF the AiSne etween
Natlly ana Eerry-Au-Rac = Eroup OF
machine guns and emplacement Tor 80
shells.
In the NosEes three counter attacks
undertaken by the Germans FOR the pur-
pose OF ~rccaDturiug Efouud taken by Us
lu The Ban-De-Sapt region we're re-
pulsed
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oaptursa rrophi.. Arr,r.

LONDON. Nov. 30. f:25 a ma dis
patch to Reuters Telegram mpa
from fetrograd says that trophies car
tured by the Russians at LODI together
With several captarcd have ar
rived en- Warsaw.
ON Monday last. the correspondent
continues. Germans dropped rs bombs
~ the main street OF LODI DESTROYING
the Golrechter factory. killing or wound
ing many or the populace and causing
heavy property damage.
shells falling In Zgierz. a few miles
north q Lodz started a fire which de-
stroyed a large part Of the towu.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-30

.IAklN. Nov aN-ftff Il m-A Vic
tory FOR the Montenegro troops in their
campaign against the Auetriaus Do re-
the uavae agency from Ceftinje. Mon
tcuFrru. 70 o. aid that eight haftni-
Ions % Austrlana we're renuisad near
triaus suffered heavy losses ir kilief
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Men Have Consented.


PHILADELPHIA. Nov 20 -Chafles
W. Mills and Patrick Gildey. appoint
ID Colorado coal strike commission
err. have had experience in settle
ment n labor troubles Mr. Mills bel.
q bifumin0ue coal operator with Of
Noes in this city Mr. Giidey d. prpsl
dent Of District SO 3 Of the United
Mine Workers Of Amcrica. which cm
braces al Of the soft coal territory in
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-30

LONDON. Nov. 80. 4:O5 a. m-Tbe
Baity NAILS Rotterdam correspondent
reports that the allies are taking The
olIensiNe south OF Npres. having die
covered that the German line Is weak
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LONDON. Nov. 30. Sis y. u
ters correspondent In Vienna. telegraph
FOLLOWING Austrian official statemcnt g.
sued that day.
In Russian Poland and in Galicia yes
terday passed quietly. In the Carpafh-
ians Russian forces which had advsnced
TO Pomona we're beaten and were re-
pulsed. We made 1900 prtsonera.