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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
TWO MORE DEGREES
Scottish Riters Nearing End of Sue
cessful Reunion in Topeka.

All but the two final degrees, that
of the Inspector Inquisitor and the
thirty-second degree of the Master of
the Royal Secret, will be finished by
the sixty-nine petitioners taking de-
gree work of the Scottish Rite.
Last night the memorial services for
William Mitchell Shaver, for many
years secretary of the Scottish Rite
other members who have died in the
last six months, were given in the Ma
sonic temple.
The degrees conferred today follow
in their order: Master of the Sym
bolic Lodge, twentieth; Noachite or
the Prussian knight, twenty-first;
knight Royal Axe, Prince of Libanus,
twenty-third; twenty-second. twenty
third, twenty-fourth, twenty fifth,
twenty-sixth, twenty seventh and
twenty eighth communicated; Scottish
knight of Saint Andrew, twenty
ninth. This evening the thirtieth de-
gree of the Knight Kadosh will be con-
ferred
DR.. Frank L. Loveland, who will de-
liver the principal address at the BAN
quet tomorrow night, arrived in To-
peka today from Indianapolis. He
will be present for the two final de-
grees tomorrow.
Of the list of sixty-nine petitioners
following, Miltonvale has the, largest
number, excepting those in the class
from Topeka: ~4--a +
A. Q. Miller, BellevilIe; G. H. Pal
mer. Miltonvale: B. E. Pratt, Burlin-
game; K L. Paulson, Topeka: W. S.
Plummer, Westmoreland; D. B. Ran
kin, Miltonvale; r. E. Richter, Ozaw-
kie; w. w Rutter, Topeka; E. J.
Sanders, Topeka; ]. A. Sheetz, Topeka !;
G. A. Shove. Havensville; c. F. Snyder,
onaga; w. G. Thomas, woodston: A.
d. Ticknor, Topeka; G. w. Tinslar,
Onaga; H. C. Tromp, Topeka; J. CT.
Vogt, Topeka; H. A. Jung, Emporia /;
G. F. Joslin, Topeka; J. 1. Jones, To-
peka; C. I. Jones, Topeka; H. F. KEEL
Ter, Topeka; H. Klein, Clifton; F. Il.
Kutz, Topeka; Jacob Lansky, Atch-
ison; Theodore Linquist, Emporia; Z.
v. Lunger, Mayetta; w. H. Lyman,
Topeka; w. S. McClain, Alton; G. l..
MacCurdy, Topeka; ]. Malcolm, Oak
Hill: c. F. Mattmiller, Silver Lake;
p T. Mohler, Miltonvale; r. l. Morton,
Green; j. w. Melton, Topeka; T. d.
Moberg. Topeka; George w. Axtell,
topeka; e. s. Atkinson, Topeka; F. a.
Beach, Emporia; Philip Becker To-
peka; j. A Billings, Granville; H. R.
Blanchard, Topeka; t. Q. Brown, Os-
age City: F. D. Cassidy, Clifton; ]. w.
Cook, Topeka: NJ. w. Convey, Milton
vale; B. E Cookinham, Topeka; c. V.
Covert, Kansas City; H. o. Cook, To-
peka; H NJ Conner. Topeka; H i.
Dick, Emporia. W. D. Ferguson. Col
by; H. w Firner, Topeka; ]. H Fish
er, Valley Falls; F. c. Fulcrut, Norton !;
G j. Fury, Miltonvale; Leo Gabler,
Topeka; J. D. Gregory, Topeka: L. B.
Garvin, Topeka; E. G. Hallowell, Mil
tonvale; r. NJ. Harris. Topeka; A
Woodston; J. NJ. Holmgren, Onaga; Fl.
9. Holzle. Topeka; C. A Harvey,
Brewster; L. NJ. Hause, Topeka. and
A G. Irvine, Havana.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
FIRE BULLETIN is OUT
Special Attention to Holiday Decora.
tons by G. e. Eldridge.

The annual holiday fire bulletin has
just been issued from the office of
Charles E. Eldridge, manager of the
Kansas inspection and fire prevention
office in Topeka.
Special attention to Christmas dec
orations is given in the bulletin, in
which it is stated that the Christmas
season is usually the most disastrous
of the year in the matter of fire loss.
1t is pointed out in the bulletin that
fires in winter impose unusually Sc
we're hardships on the firemen. De
fective heating and lighting equip
ments and combustible rubbish in fur
mace rooms are the usual causes of
winter fires. Such fires are unneces-
sary and will not occur in premises
properly cared for" says the bulletin.
A series of precautionary "do nots'
are incorporated in the publication.
urging merchants to reduce the fire
danger in their stores, thru proper at
tention to the decorations and any
special lighting, and to have the tenn
porary electric wiring done by cleo
tricians and not by window trimmers.
Equal care in the home is urged.
! Some of the fire prevention measures
| mentioned are as follows:
do not decorate your Christmas
tree with paper. cotton or any other
inflammable material. Use metallic
tinsel and other non-inflammable
decorations only, and set the tree Sc
! curely so that the children in reaching
for things cannot tip it over.
DO not use cotton to represent
snow. If you must have snow use
powdered mica or asbestos fiber.
do not permit children to light or
relight the candles while parents are
not present. They frequently set fire
to their clothing instead. Electrical
illumination is safer.
DO not leave matches within reach
of children at holiday time. Candles
are meant to be lighted. and If the
children can get MAJ ches they will ex-
pertinent with them. They initiate
their elders.
do not allow trees to remain in
buildings after the holidays. The tree
itself ignites rapidly when the needles
are dry. A large number of fires usu-
ally occur in January from this
cause"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
RATE RULES ARE
DANGEROUS FOR
ROAD AND PUBLIC
Regulated for Punishment by
U. S., Says Thorn.
No Constructive Policy in Deal
ing With Railroads.
RUIN SHIPPING FACILITIES
Means of Carrying More I'M
pOrtant Than Cost.
Only 1000 Miles New Road, He
Tells Committee.
Means of Carrying More I'M
pOrtant Than Cost.
Only 1000 Miles New Road, He
Tells Committee.

Washington. Nov. 23.-The railroad
view of what is the matter with the
country's transportation facilities was
presented to the Joint congressional
investigating committee today by Al
fred p Thorn, counsel for the railway
executives advisory committee. Mr.
Thorn. chosen as first spokesman for
the roads when the committee decided
to begin its inquiry system of cor
receive" regulation, divided between
the state and federal government for
most of the problems troubling the
public and the carriers and appealed
for a discussion of necessary changes
mot upon any mere theory or jeal-
Ousy as to the distribution of govern
mental power, but upon large issue of
what public interest requires
Rates" Mr. Thorn declared, ARE
less important to public interest than
certainty, safety and sufficiency of
transportation ITrEer present condi-
tions in which the railroad business is
largely controlled by political instead
Of business considerations, railroad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23

curing access to new areas of produc-
tion" Among the conditions affect
ing railroad credit which deter invest
ors. Mr.. Thorn mentioned the follow
ing:
Railroad revenues are not controll-
ed by investors, but are fixed and linn
tied by governmental authority and
not by one, but by several govern
mental authorities, (which do not rec
ognize responsibility for assured
results to investors and are entirely
unco-ordinated.
Railroads can not control and the
government cannot limit the expense
account.
1.-The present system of regulation
is based on a policy of regulation and
correction and not a policy of help
fulness and encouragement.
THE outstanding obligations of the
railroads have already exceeded the
financial rule of safety and involve a
diSproportionate amount of ob1iga-
lions bearing fixed charges.
1.-THE investor must accept a sub
ordinate obligation or security with
no assurance of a surplus of earnings
to support it.
''Other competitive lines of invest
ment present superior attraction
IF the public is not assured of ade-
quate railroad service the question of
what are some times termed think
improperly-'StateS rights, are not in
volved, for such a situation would
necessarily mean either larger and
better national regulation or govern
ment ownership If the regulation of
transportation facilities privately own
ed should fail, government ownership
states over the railroads would dis
appear"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
| RAILROAD NEWS !
TRAFFIC TO WEST
Unusual Preparations to Han
die California Travel.
Other Items of Interest Thru
out Railway Circles.

Indications in Topeka are that
there will be an unusually heavy traf-
fic to California this year. Passenger
traffic officers are preparing for a
big business in that direction, rivalling
even that of the exposition periods 1t
is pointed out that the San Diego and
San Francisco expositions served to
make the traveller and tourist ac-
quainted with the beauties of Califor-
mia and the surrounding country and
in consequence there will be mani
tested an inclination to become more
familiar with the many beauties of the
far west.
The increased business has already
become SO large that the Atchison.
Topeka & Santa Fe has found it nee
essary on several occasions this month
to operate a second section of their
California Limited. and it is forecast
that if the present rate of business
continue, the road will again operate
the second section.
A permanent place has been pro-
yided on the train bulletin board of
the Santa Fee station in Topeka, for
Second No. s." the extra section of
the California Limited referred to.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
PLAN WORLD PEACE
Movement Started in California to
Have e. S. Try to Stop War.

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. ga
movement for world peace is under
way here today with prominent men
of the state as sponsors and support
of the American neutral conference
committee with headquarters in New
York.
The preliminary plans for the peace
movement have been directed by the
New York committee.
The campaign started here Wednes-
day night was far the purpose. it was
announced. of obtaining in California
the signatures of from 100000 to $780,
600 persons, asking the United States
to move "alone or in cooperation with
other neutral nations to bring about
peace and a guarantee against future
wars.
The petition now ready for circula-
ton is addressed ITO our govern
ment."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
FOR EXCESSIVE
URIC ACID
TRY THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT
so Cent Bottle (32 Doses
FREE

Just because you start the day worr ed
and tired, stiff legs and arms and muscles.
an aching head, burning and bearing down
pains in the back-worn out before the day
begins-do not think you have to stay in
that condition.
Be strong, we'll and vigorous, with no
more pains from stiff joints sore muscles.
rheumatic suffering. aching back or kidney
trouble.
If you suffer from bladder weakness
with burning. sealding palms. or if you are
in and out of bed half dozen times a
night, you will appreciate the rest COM
fort and strength this treatment gives
TO prove the Williams Treatment con-
quers kidney and bladder diseases, rheu-
matism and all other ailments when due to
excessive uric acid, no matter how chronic
or stubborn. If you have never tried The
Williams Treatment, we will give one soc
bottle t32 doses) free if You will cut out
this notice and send it with your name and
address: to The Dr. D. A Williams Com
pany Dept. 1928 F. Post Office Block.
East Hampton, Conn. Send at once and
you will receive by parcel rost a regular
SOC. bottle, without charge and without in
curing any obligation. Only one bottle 90
the same address or familv,-Ady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
NEW CAR SHORTAGE PLAN.
Curtailment of Reconsignment Priv
leges of Shippers.

Curtailment of RecOnsignment Priyi-
leges of Shippers.
A curtailment of the reconsignment
privileges of shippers may be the next
step in the efforts of the railroads and
interstate commerce commission to
combat the present car shortage. Dis
cussion of the reconsignment problem
was taken up at the recent meeting
of the American Railway association
in New York City, and further inves-
LEGATIONS were inaugurated then.
Since the shortage became acute
the railroads have raised their demur-
rage rate, and have adopted a sliding
scale of demurrage, and plans are
well under way to have the per diem
rate of rental charged by one road to
another for the use of cars, raised
and otherwise adjusted. Railroad of
i ficials generally believe that the two
measures mentioned will aid in keep
ing the cars moving. and hasten their
loading and unloading.
Still the shortage exists. NOvem-
Der /. the roads lacked more than
100000 cars of having the number
that were asked for. No relief from
| these conditions is in sight as long as
every road is working to its full ca
pacity, and there is traffic ahead suf-
ficient to keep all the cars busy for
months.
Hence the Investigations of the re-
consignment privileges. 1t is believed
/ by some of the traffic experts that a
reduction of the privileges allowed
shippers in sending freight to one
point, and holding it there to be re-
consigned to some other point will aid
in relieving the situation.
| The question has been one of deep
| interest to the Santa Fe for some
years, according to j. r. Koontz, gen.
| eral freight agent. Mr.. Koontz dis
claimed personal knowledge of any of
| the results of the investigations, but
said that there was a possibility that
| the findings might constitute sug-
gestions which, would be put into force
! by the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
RAILWAYS PART IN BIG WAR.
importance of Transportation i'm Ed
rope-Civil War Activity.

The recent movement of troops to
the Mexican border has recalled the
fact that Colonel Daniel c. McCallum,
at the outbreak of the Civil war, was
taken from the general superintend-
ency of the Erie railroad to become
military director and superintendent
of railroads in the United States.
Europe learned much which is be-
ing applied in the present war, from
watching Colonel McCailum's hand
ling of the railroads of the United
States during the Civil war.
A recent article in a railroad maya
zine says: Germany had definite
schemes for the military use of rail-
roads as early as 1888, but down to
1861 she had done nothing more prac-
teal than to issue a series of ordi-
nances dealing with the movements Of
large bodies of troops. And at that
time nearly all the great powers of
Europe had similar regulations. 1t
was not unit. 1854, after Prussian
military observers had noted what
was being done in America, that Ger
many saw the possibilities of railroads
in war
The Importance of the railroads in
the present conflict across the AtIatlc
is reported by every correspondent
and observer in Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
MOTHERS REMEDY
FOR BRUISES
Children's Bumps, Sprains and
Minor Hurts Quickly Relieved
by Sloan's Liniment.

1t is the very nature OF children to
hurt themseIyeS--to come crying to
mother with little fingers bruised, with
heads bumped, with sprained ankles
and wrists.
They are painful hurts, too But
their paid and sting can't survive the
gentle use of this Iiniment. A single
application of SIoan's Liniment and
the little fellows braveiy kept back
tears give way to smiles. His hurt is
relieved.
In every home where there are chill
dren a bottle of Sloan's Liniment is q
necessity
Aching muscles, rheumatism, lum-
bago, stiff neck, backache, chilblains,
etc, can be effectively relieved with
Sioan's Liniment. Cleaner than mussy
ointments or pIasters.
Sloan's Liniment can be obtained at
all drug stores, Csc, soc and $1.0O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
RAILROADS IN UTILITY PROTEST.
Inconsistency of Control Is Recent
Claim I'm Chicago Suit.

The protest of the railroads against
the alleged inconsistency of control of
public utilities by both state and ma
tlonal commissions, is now heard from
Chicago, where suit has been filed
| against the Illinois state public utili-
ties commission and other parties in
terested, by twenty-four roads oper-
atlng in the state, against recent
rulings of the interstate commerce
commission in regard to the difference
between intrastate rates and interstate
rates.
The l. c. C. recently granted permis-
| sion for charging "a cents per mile
for interstate traffic The state COM
mission compels a rate of 2 cents a
mile, and passengers have been dodg-
| ing the higher rate by buying tickets
across the brige in st. Louis, into Hi
nols, and then continuing their Jour-
ney on tickets purchased on the intra-
| state, cents a mile, basis. The same
| thing has been done in Iowa
The roads state that they are com
| PEELED to face the alternative of COM
| ing down to the cent fare for inter-
state rates, or of violating the order
| or the state commission, which per-
mits the charging of only cents a
mile.
The same question was at the bot
tom of recent litigation between the
Kansas state public utilities commits
SION and the Santa Fe, in regard TO
the stopping of two passenger trains
at Argentine, Kan. The road was or
| dered by the commission to stop the
trains there, after Kansas City, Kan.
| had represented that ii was necessa ry
in order that the traffic of the city be
properly cared for. In a suit begun
IN district court to have the order
set aside, the road alleged that the
order aided the citizens of Kansas in
| evading the interstate rate of 2.5 cents
mile by getting off at the Armstrong
| station, from points in Kansas, cross
ing to the union station in Kansas
| City. Mo, by trolley. and continuing
| their journeys to points in Missouri,
on the cheaper intrastate rate.
Later suit was filed by the state
| commission of Kansas to sustain the
order. The last suit was filed with the
state supreme court, which according
to a federal statute passed in 1913.
has prior jurisdiction over rulings
promulgated by bodies drawing their
authority from state law. The state
commission is such a body, and the
suit is still pending in the supreme
court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23

credit is so poor and returns so small
that adequate extensions of lines into
undeveloped territory and enlargement
of facilities are impossible" He SAID
increased transportation fac1l1tles
would tend to reduce the high cost
of living by opening up new country,
thereby causing increased production.
Regulated for Punishment.
Mr. Thorn pointed out that the pres
ent system of railroad regulation had
its beginning in the abuses of the past
and was based on the principles of re-
preston, correction and punishment,
rather than on constructive principles
He contrasted this with the plan of
governmental regulation of banks.
1.-The system of bank regulation"
he said, was born of the spirit of
helpfulness and encouragement, in
tended to build up and make adequate
for the American people its system
of national banks Railroad regula-
ton, on the other hand, is the result
Of a spirit of anger that grew out of
real or fancied abuses in the past.
1.-The railroads accept the view that
regulation is a permanent and endur-
ing part of government in America
and that the first duty of the carriers
is to the public. That duty is to af-
ford reasonable facilities on reason
able terms and at reasonable rates
and this must be done before any pri-
vate interests can De considered.
In support of his contention that
THE first consideration of the public
is to obtain transportation facilities
and that the cost is in reality a Sec
ond consideration" Mr. Thorn de-
clared that when a nationwide strike
recently threatened to tie up the rail-
roads Business men would have
been willing to pay almost anything
to get their goods to market He
cited the present car shortage. the
embargoes last spring caused by in
adequate terminal facilities and add
ed:
Dangerous to Railroads.
THE present systems of regulations
are entirely adequate to protect the
public against exorbitant rates but are
not adequate to ensure to the public
sufficient facilities for it's present and
future requirements"
Less than 1000 miles of new rail-
roads have been constructed in the
United States during the past year"
he said, LESS than in any year since
184s except the period of the Civil
war and yet the cost of living is daily
advancing owing to a shortage of sup
plies which might be remedied by Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
THANKSGIVING

have much to be thankful for; thankful.
am thankful that the health my family good
my health is good thankful that my children doing well
in school.
am rich in having friends Il want friends
than that, the friends
my better friends
am thankful that have not suffered serious injury
brought such hardship a felow-worlman and keeping
mind clear alert will everything
to promote greater Safety
My first consideration my family and my hone shall
deny friendship to the who nothing for his
and whose Indifference might threaten the happiness
of mine.
shall seadfasty refuse to take chances want my chill
dren to have chance when they grow up.
believe practice Golden Rule, trying
give to everybody the Square Deal them give
shall try to live the coming year that may and
have, that of and which
those who conscientiously try to do right.
of
Topeka, 1915
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
FIRST WARNING OF STORMS.
Railways Preparing for Winter Hand
ling of Trains.

storms, and the increased difficulty
and danger attending on handling
trains in the winter time, during snow
storms and fogs. are becoming the
subject of orders and Instructions to
trainraen on various roads.
The Southern Pacific recently issued
a special letter OF caution to the train
men on the Sacramento division, con-
corning the need of emphasizing safe
ty during the winter.
s'In case of storm or dense fog, day
orzWlight, or if at any time there is
reason to believe that the track is un-
safe al any point by reason of rain or
snow. high water or where high water
may be expected to occur. train must
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
MOURN DEAD EMPEROR
Thousands in Chicago to Observe Fun
eral by Attending Church Service.

Chicago, Nov 23.-Thousands of
Chicagoans will observe the funeral
of Franz Josef, emperor of Austria, by
attending high mass, to be held in all
Hungarian and Austrian churches hero
according to formal plans announced
today. Crepe hangs on hundreds of
doors in the settlements on the north
west side today in respect for the dead
monarch.
Baron Won Dieswitz, imperial Ger
man consul also announced that Chi
cagoans of German extradttion will
join in with the Austrians and Hun
garians in their services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
LITTLE PASSENGER TRAVEL NOW
LulI Until Holiday Rush, Says Passen-
ger Agent Bascom-

Times are compare lively dull now,
and will remain so until the holidays"
said c. E. Bascon, city passenger
agent of the Rock Island in Topeka
yesterday.
lust about this time every year
there is a luIl and business is more dull
than at any other season. the railroad
man continued
Tho business is better in the way
of freight than at this time last year.
the olliet is noticeable in all depots
in town, so far as travellers are con-
cerned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23

be stopped and sidetracked if posi-
ble," says the letter.
"A flagman must be sent ahead and
train must not go ahead till engineer
and conductor assure themselves that
it is safe to proceed"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23
WON'T RECOGNIZE POLAND
Vatican Announces, No Recognition of
New Kingdom Until Peace.

Rome, Nov. 23.-Replying to the
central powers, the Holy See has stat
ed its inability to consider the Austro-
German pronunciamento as to Po-
lands autonomy before conclusion of
peace proceedings, 1T was understood
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-23

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