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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29

Inc semi -dnnual meeting Oh the uann-
age and loss committee of the Santa
Ee lines i'll Texas has been postponed
to March 4, according to Secretary S.
r. Biering, freight claim auditor.
Postponement was necessary because
of inability of several officials to at
tend on the original date.
A full hedged passenger train has
been purchased by the Anthony &
Northern railway. Five coaches and
an engine will be ready for service by
April l. Ole of the coaches will be a
combination mail and baggage car and
will he operated between Pratt and
Larned each day.
In a campaign to reduce damage
suits. the management of the Illinois
Central railroad has addressed an in
teresting communication to the con-
ductors of that system. After point
ing out that a great many of these
suits are for alleged deiinquencies for
which the company is held responsible
through the act of its agent-the con-
ductoT-the statement urges the con-
ductors to take a broad view of con-
ditions that arise. BY Offering diplo-
matte publicity to complicated situa-
lions when they arise, the sympathies
OF prospective witnesses can often be
enlisted in the cOmpany's behalf, con-
ductors are advised.
x petition to prevent the Atchison.
Topeka & Santa Fe and other roads
from raising the rates on oil ship
ments from Oklahoma and Kansas to
Nebraska 3 cents a hundred pounds,
has been denied by the federal court
in Chicago.
orders for 1900 freight cars are
reported in the equipment market.
This fact indicates that railroads are
! badly in need of more cars but are
waiting until the prices for raw ma
terials decrease. Several railroads
which are emerging from the hands
| of receivers. it is said, will soon en-
ter the market and purchase addi-
tiCnal equipment. The manufacturers
/ besides looking for a considera bl e
/ business from this source. also feel
I that in the preparedness plans of the
] Wilson administration they will di-
rectly benefit by the necessity of
! equipping and moving a larger army.
| Unusual success Has marked the eff
| forts of the Santa Fe to reduce among
| other claims those for live stock. Re
ports for the last six fiscal years show
that claims have been reduced per car
! from S2.93 to Sill. These figures
/ include payments for poultry as well
as for cattle, hogs and sheep. and
are the more remarkable because
claims are not only presented for ac-
/ tual injury incurred in transit but for
delays in reaching the markets.
The largest proportion of the claims
| originate on the Gulf lines, where
many range cattle are handled. These
cattle are usually driven from the
range to the railroad and are fire.
quently loaded with little or no food
! or water for one or two days prior to
shipment. They are. therefore, in a
weakened physical condition before
loading and are practically subject to
injury and sickness in transportation
to northern climate The average
payment for claims per car on the
Gulf lines is S2.94, while on the Santa
re proper it is So cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29
MILITIA is A FAILURE
General Wood Advocates Prepared
ness in New York Speech.

New York, Feb. 29.-Major General
Leonard Wood, L. S. A, in command
of the department of the east, spoke
last night before 1900 members of
the Engineering society, criticised the
militia of the United States and said
that its organization could not be a
success in case of war In his opin-
ion, the tttempt to create a new
standing army from the militia would
be unsuccessful and he intimated he
would rather wait for the Organiza-
ton of volunteer force.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29
AT THE THEATERS
At Novelty Review.

The audience never saw sugar go
higher than it did last night at the
Novelty as Neal Anderson, former
Topeka boy. flicked lump after lump
from the floor with table napkin,
sending them aeroplaning around the
room like u hail storm. Stage hands
to the right of him, scene Shutters to
the left of him, they lodged and they
trembled. For the cubes were coming
like shells in the trenches AMI the
audience which had come out - doubt
that any talent originating in To-
peka could ever amount to a red
apple ended by laughing themselves
out their seats.
Neal Anderson and his wife, Elsie
Norwood, well known TO Topeka peo-
pie, have actually discovered some
new props and accessories to humor-
Their clever little skit What Else
Could He Think is easily one # the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29
Lyman Taken to n. Y. for Trial.

Tampa, Fla, Feb. 29.-John Grant
Lyman. who was arrested here last
week, left last night in custody of
federal officers to return to New York
and face indictments charging him
with having illegally used the mails
in opera tons by which he is said TO
have gotten more than 100000. At a
hearing before United States COM
missioner here today, Lyman denied
connection with the firm of John NJ.
Putnam & Company of New York,
through which he is charged with
having carried on illegal opera tons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29

to go to the Novelty TO see George y.
Brown, the worlds champion heel and
toe pedestrian. who is offering novel
and unique performance to local the
ater-goers the first part of the week
Brown is holder of enough medals
to cover him in case he should lose
his clothes, and he also has champion
snip belts, trophy cups and other
things that a champion cherishes- To-
gether with Billy. Weston, the cham
pion Boy Scout walker, Brown puts
on a unique walking act in which the
two have a heel and toe race on a
walking contrivance that resembles a
tread mill. The machine is connected
with a clock-liker arrangement thas
shows the progress each walker makes
and the act takes on a semblance of
"a real race
In addition to this Brown gives Il
local touch to his act by inviting ali
Boy Scouts of the city where he is
Showing TO participate in walking
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29
DIAz in VERA CRUZ
Mexican General Said to Have
Gone February Is.
Hopes to Start Revolution
Against Carranza Rule.

Washington, Feb. 29.-Reports to-
day to the department of justice said
General Felix Diaz, who hopes to
start a new revolution in Mexico, lett
the United States on February s on
a ship bound from Tampa, Fla. to
TERRA in the state of Vera Cruz,
Mexico.
Felix Diaz, who has been watched
for several months by department of
justice agents because of suspected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29
MAY DECLARE REVOLT
United States Policies Irritate Other
Nations, Says Knight.

Washington. Feb. 29.-The United
States is maintaining more policies ir-
ritating to other countries than any
other nation in the. wo~ld, Rear Ad-
miral Knight. president of the navy
war college. told the house naval COM
mittee today. in support of his recon-
mendation that no time, be lost in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29
/. c. c. Niodifies Rates.

Washington, Feb. 29.-The Inter-
state Commerce commission today
modified its order in the so-called an
thracite coal case, so as to allow the
hard coal carrying roads slight in
creases in rates on prepared sizes on
pea and smaller sizes. The order af
fects rates on the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western. Lehigh Valley.
Erie, the Central of New Jersey and
the Delaware & Hudson railroad. The
increases generally are a few cents a
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29

building the strongest navy in the
world.
To defend the Monroe doctrine and
control of the Panama canal. maintain
an open door in China and enforce
Asiatic exclusion he said. the fleet
should be equal or greater than Great
B.itains-
Other world events. the admiral de-
clared, made it seem probable that at
the close of the European war vari-
Gus foreign powers, believing that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29
CHAMPION WALKER At
The NOVELTY THEATEf

On the sporting page of to Jays is
sue of the State Journal you will find
what Jess Willard, the champion
heavyweight fighter, says about walk
ing, as an exercise and a substitute
for pills. But if you want to know
something about the science of walk
ing and want to see walking done
strictly as it should be, you will nave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29
Topeka, Junction City and X. c.
Firms Are Leaders.
City May Get $25O,OOO in Pave.
ment for $215,OOO.
ONE BID is THROWN OUT
Commissioner Tandy Refused
to Consider Terms.
Total Amount Divided Between
Asphalt and Brick.

Unless complications develop the
indications are that the contract for
the construction of all the brick paw
ing to be laid in Topeka this year will
go to the Zeigler Bros. Construction
company of Junction City and that the
contract for the asphaltic concrete
paving will go either to the KaW Paw
ing company of Topeka or the Secur-
with the odds in favor of the latter.
In the judgment of A. r. Young. cry
engineer before he had worked out all
the different angles to the bids, these
bids were lowest.
After a meeting this morning at
which the bids were opened and read
recess until o'clock this afternoon
was taken by the city commission in
order to give Mr.. Young time to make
the necessary fluctuations.
The total value of the contracts,
based upon Mr.. YOungs estimates, is
around a quarter of Il million dollars.
However, the low bids are consider
ably under the estimates of the en-
gineer and the indications are that
Topeka is going to get s250,0OO worth
of paving for around $4,000.
One Bid Thrown Out.
While the commission chamber was
filled with interested people when the
bids were read this morning there
were only sixteen bidders-eight on
asphaltic concrete paving and eight
on Drlck paving. one bid, that If the
Cleveland & Trinidad Paving COMPANY
of Cleveland. Ohio, was thrown out.
1t was turned back to the representa-
tive of the company without reading,
on the motion of Commissioner w c.
Tandy. Mr.. Tandy said he didn't
want to have any dealings with this
concern.
In submitting the bids the paving
companies bid on all the different
items that enter into the construction
c the paving separately. 1t is be-
cause of that. that the city engineer
must tabulate tie bids and check the
bias off sainst the quantities for each
item before he can announce the win
ners. After all that has been done it
IS up to the commission to know thai
the winners are responsible concerns.
If the successful bidders are we'll
known there is no trouble in that re-
spect but if it happens to be new
concern some investigation is neces-
sary Several new concerns were
among the bidders today and should
they be low the commission will not
be able to announce the winners of the
contracts this afternoon.
Fortune in Certified Checks.
Each bidder on asphaltic concre- e
paving was required to deposit Il GER
titled check or cashiers check for
$1,000 and each bidder on brick paw
ing was required to deposit a check
for $1,000. After all the bids had
been opened the city clerk had befol c
her checks totaling $4,000.
While the brick and asphaltic work
in paving are the big items the bids
on these two items are not conclusive
However. the figures on these items
indicate to Some extent how the bids
ran this morning. On brick paving
Fl,a IL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29

matches. The boys are pitted against
each other and their races are equally
as Interesting as those of the profess
SIGNALS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29

on this item was s1.47 per square
yard. The Capital City Vitrified
Brick & Paving company used the
city engineers estimates for two
thirds of the items in its bid on this
class of pa wing.
The total amount of paving to be
done this year is almost equally di-
vided between brick and asphaltic
concrete. According to the engineers
estimates it will be necessary to do
4T,561 cubic yards of eXcaVating, do
11O,S34 square yards of surfacing and
do Sits iineal feet of cement work
in the way of cutters and curbing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29
rms WILL INTEREST MoTHEsRs

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Headache Bad Stomach. Teething Dis
orders move and regulate the Bowels and
destroy Worms They break up Colds In
"a hours They are so pleasant 90 It's
taste Children like them over 10000 testi-
mOnials. Used by Mothers for y years.
They never fail. Sold bv all Druggists. 25c-
Sample mailed FREE. Address. Mother
Gray Co. lie Roy, N Acknowledgement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29

Iron Wen Pumps at Forbes'.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29
DRUGS AND TOILET GOODS
GkFH0E4oEt

The Modern Drug Store
CUT-RATE
500 West 10th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29

a full hedged passenger train has
been purchased by the Anthony &
Northern railway. Five coaches and
an engine will be ready for service by
April l. Ole of the coaches will be a
combination mail and baggage car and
will he operated between Pratt and
Larned each day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29
HERE and THERE
IN THE RAILWAY WORLD.

The semi-annual meeting of the dam
age and loss committee of the Santa
Fe lines i'll Texas has been postponed
to March 4, according to Secretary S.
r. Biering, freight claim auditor.
Postponement was necessary because
of inability of several officials to at
tend on the original date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29

I The estimates OF the city Engineer
on these items were S2.10 for class A
and S1.90 for class B.
| Bids on Surfacine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-29

Lawn Rakes at Forbest-Adv.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-04-21
Larger Imports, Smaller Revenue.

An enormous increase of imports in
the year ending February 90, 1915. is
shown in the latest bulletin of the Blu.
reau of Foreign and Domestic Com
merce. For those twelve months the
total of imports reached the high est
mark on record, namely, 81, 900. 500, 221,
this being an increase of nearly $500,
600, 600 over the imports for the twelve
(Protection) months ending with Feb
ruary, 1911.
For the eight months ending with
February 30, 1915, the imports totaled
81, 291, Os4, 10S, an increase of $s85, 49,
4S1 over the eight months ending with
February, 1915.
OF the $1,291, 0S4, 10s Of imports in
eight months ending with February,
1896, 376, 10 came in free of duty, and
1896, 707, 99S were dutiable. In the 1915
period there was an increase In non
dutiable imports of s244, 070, 1855 over
the corresponding period of 1915.
This means that under the present
Free Trade Tariff we are buying more
than ever before of the outside world,
and that of the nearly two billion dol
lars year of imports two-thirds come
in free of duty. No wonder the Fed
eral Treasury lacks revenue and Is near
ing the verge of bankruptcy. -American
Economist.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-04-21

Providence or elsewhere, according to
the convictions of the voter. He is
knwn by what he has done and by
what he says.
With the sentiment for Mr.. Hughes
indicating him to be powerful factor
in the minds of Republican voters, it
is becoming more an urgent duty for
him to indicate his ideals on questions
the direction of which he will assume
if he should be elected president.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-04-21
Delegates to County Convention.

: The following delegates were elected
to the republican county convention at
Monday evenings primaries:
First ward-O. l.. Sprague, George
G. Reineke, Fred Welch, A. L. Mich
OILS, G. M. Dewey, l.. F. Miner, G. e.
Pardee, A. ID. Whipple, S. b. Pitts, j.
III. Laverock, c. p. Bentley.
Second wards. Q. Pulver, e. NJ.
Miller, S. R. Stinson, G.. f. Friegel
N. r. Walsh, E. B. Shuts, r.! l..
Chase, c. ID. Bell, G. L. Cramer and
f. e. Evans.
Third ward-A. II. Hume, I. G..
Curry, j. j. Brown, M. f. Grove, Ju-
Illus Frieseke, Joseph Sproule, A. H.
Dumond.
Fourth ward-M. ID. Corey, e. f.
Conant, w. e. Hall, c. e. Rigley, Jr.,
Thomas Skinner, w. d. Whitehead,
Charles Paris, Thomas Callard, Bert
Rood, Harry r. Tooley.
Fifth ward-A. L. Arnold, Theo-
dore Kebler, W. E. Washburn, Geo.
Bell, Moses belong, Hayes Perrigo,
julius Kebler.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-04-21
Washington Predicts Hughes.
From Washington Letter to the Bos-
ton Transcript

From Washington Letter to the Bos-
ton Transcript
AS the situation stands today, Charles
E. Hughes So as good as nominated.
This is the conclusion of some Of the
wisest minds in Washington and it is
borne out by the psychology of the sit.
uation. The current suggestion that
I'VE don't know where Hughes stands"
cuts very little figure here in Washing
ton, where the record Of Justice Hughes
has been conned over with microscopes
and been found at every point to tes
tify to vlrility and wisdom. These are
the exact opposites of weakness and
ignorance which are among the leading
qualities of the administration the Re
publican candidate will be called on to
oppose. The charge that Justice Hughes
is mot good party man" because he
fought William Barnes, Jr., in New
York is about as ridiculous as accusing
him of being an infi1el because he Is
member of the Baptist church.
In Washington at least belief in the
final triumph of the Hughes forces in
the convention Is accumulated by the
democratic expressions of delight on
every hand over the renaissance of
Roosevelt sentiment. To be frank and
brutal about it, the Democrats say they
hope Roosevelt will be nominated, as
they believe he would be the easiest
man to beat. They fear Hughes would
sweep the country like a whirlwind,
and that even Root or one or more of
the favorite sons would stand better
chance at the polls than the Colonel.
The Democrats have taken heart from
the Dodge Roosevelt. Root conference,
evidently much oyerestimating its i'm
portance as bearing directly upon the
Coloneps chances of nomination. In
fact, it may be said that the Tran.
scripts recent canvass of the Massa.
chusetts legislature, showing Hughes
the overwhelming favorite, braced up
the Hughes cause about 10 times as
much as the Root. Roosevelt conference
helped the Colonel.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-04-21

A. w. Burnett, deputy county clerk,
is recovering after an operation for tie
removal of his tonsils. He has been i'll
for some time and it is hoped the oper.
alton will remove the cause of the
trouble.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-04-21

Owosso lodge No. 81 F. e A. NJ.
will pay fraternal visit to Ovid
lodge No. 1877, F. & A. M. on Monday
evening, April "a. leaving Masonic
hall at GAS p. m. sharp. All men,
bers desiring to go will please notify
w. s. Cooper or w. e. Zimmerman.
The trip will be made by automobile.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-04-21
City Funds Show Good Balances.

With balances in every fund, doub-
lie those of one years ago the depart
ment of public improvements is in
good condition financially this year,
according to a statement of Commits
sioner Hanscom Wednesday morning
The fund balances on April were
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-04-21

The only obligations against de-
partment are one of $1,275.19, incur
red as the city's share by the old
council in opening Exchange street
from Dewey eastward, which will be
paid up this year and $439.55 assess
ed against the government for paw
ing in front of the postoffice, but
which the city will have to pay as the
federal government does not pay
taxes.
The various funds will be replen-
ished on June 1, the beginning of the
fiscal year.
During the two years of commission
government, the bonded indebted
ness of the city has been reduced by
$4,000. The taxes last year were
slightly lower than the year before.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-13
Will Neuer Be Without
This Simple Laxative
Dr.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin
Relieved Her Baby When
Nothing Else Would

Little Max Pendergrast ia now
four years old and fine, healthy
hoy. When but a tiny baby, ir
fact, almost from birth, he suffered
. great deal from constipation. His
mother. Mrs. Carl w. Pendergrast,
Rad Key, Ind. heard Of DIR. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin, obtained bot
lie Of It from the drug store. and
With It was able TO quickly correct
this condition.
Mrs. Pendergrast says DIR. Cald.
wells Syrup Pepsin has saved them
from calling the doctor many
times. and that she will never be
without q bottle OF II In the house
70 use when needed. She found II
equally effective as laxative for
herself and other members OF the
family.
DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ii a
combination OF simple laxative
herbs with pepsin, pleasant to the
taste. mild in action and positive
In effect. IL Goes not grippe or
strain, and contains no opiate or
narcotic drug. 1t is the ideal fam
Nv laxative. mild and pleasant for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-13
HOW TO REDUCE
YOUR WEIGHT
A SMILE. SAFE. RELIABLE WAY

PcoUc who are overburdcned with
superfluous fat know only too well
the discomfort and ridicule that
over-stout people have to bear,
II you are carrying around five or
ten pounds of unhealthy fat, you are
lunnecessar weakening your vital
organs. and are carrying burden
which destroys the beauty of your
figure.
There n no need OF any one suf-
fcring from superfluous fat II YOU
want to reduce your weight in n
simple. safe and reliable way, with
out starvation diet or tiresome exer-
Spend as much time as you can
In the open air. breathe deeply. and
get from Barteli Drug Co. or any
good druggist box OF oil OF korein
capsules. Take one after each moal
and ono before retiring at niEht.
Weigh yourself once a week, no a.
TO know Just how fast you arc losing
weight, and don't leave off the treat
ment or evcn skip n single dose until
you are down to normal
OIL OF korein In absolutely harm
less. IL pleasant TO take, and helps
digestion. Even q few days treat
ment has been reported to show a
noticeable reduction In weight, foot
steps become lighter, your work
seems easier. and n lighter and more
buoyant feeling takes possession OF
your whole being.
Every person who suffers from
superfiuous fat should give this
treatment . trial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-13
LOOK AT CHILD'S
TONGUE IF SICK
CR0SS,FEvERISH
When Constipated or Bilious
Give California Syrup
OF Figs"

Look nj the tongue. mothcr' "
coated. II IN a sure sign that your
little one's stomach. liver and bow
els need a gentle. thorough cleans
ing az once.
When peevish. cross. ilsttess.
pale. doesn't sleep. doesn't eat or
act naturally. or IL feverish. stom.
ach sour. breath bad; has stomach.
ache, sore throat. diarrhoea. fun OF
cold. give n teaspoonful Of "Caiifor.
MIA Syrup OF Figs" and In few
hours all the foul. constipated
waste. undigested food and sour
bile gently moves out OF its little
bowels without gripping. and you
have a well. playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children TO
take this harmless fruit laxative:
they love It's delicious taste, and II
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent
bottle OF California Syrup OF Figs"
which has directions for babies.
children OF all ages and for grown.
ups plainly on the bottle. Beware
OF counterfelts sold here. To be
sure you get the genuine. ask to
see that It 10 made by California
Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any
other kind with contempt.