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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19

a tunnel which makes it's route a few
miles shorter, that, to him, seems al
most incredible. True, stock ma
nipulation makes economy an I'M
known issue and leads to the bank
ruptcy courts. That is one kind of
where they will bring returns and
where they will not are also separate
issues and will work both ways, with
and without the use of economy.
For instance. difference of tenth
of mill-the hundredth part of a
cent-looks too small to think about.
Yet If you hand a railroad statistician
a pencil and a pad of scratch paper
and let him burrow in a sea of figures
he will come up for air shortly with a
report that If the railroads of the
United States could add one-hun-
rates the railroads would increase their
income $30.O00,000 a year.
Ripley's Idea Followed.
Several years ago E. P. Ripley.
president of the Santa Fe, decided
that it is the importance of the mills
and the tenth mills and the small saw
ings that make a railroad prosperous,
insofar as paying dividends and build
ing great system and then keeping
it out of the bankruptcy courts are
concerned.
Not many months ago. Septem Der
1, 1915, to be exact, the Santa Fe re-
organized it's postofice department in
the general office building here. For
merly the postoff1ce department had
handled only r. r. B. mail, that is,
mail carried by the railroads indie
pendently from one office to others on
its own lines and connecting lines
different departments independently
of the other
With the reorganization of the de-
partment it assumed the responsible
ity of sending out all U. S. mail That
idea alone saved the railroad $1,000
in six months, on postage stamps, at
that. U. s. mail, unstamped, is sent
to the Office from the different de-
partments.
How Saving Is Made.
When the mail is stamped it is gem
orally found that there are several let
lers going to one man. All are placed
in one envelope and sealed. Under
the old system the different letters
would have demanded individual post
age, making the rate much higher
than under the new system.
The Santa Fee postoffice department
handles the incoming and outgoing
mail for the 1900 employees in the of
fices. Each department in the general
office building has its own lock box
and for outgoing mail there Is a long
row of gaping mail bags into which it
is thrown, according to which train ii
goes out on.
J. B. Kirk is head of the depart
ment. He has three assistants, Amel
Anderson, Percy Egner and T. C. Low
EFT. the latter handling, most of the
United States mail. The office han
dies approximately 1000 pounds OF
mail a day. All registered mail and
express from the general offices are
handled under the new system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19

The women had a petition which
they we've circulating to secure aid.
They had visited half a dozen business
houses on Kansas avenue and had Sc
cured 81 or SIS thru the telling of
plausible story.
They told that their home three
and one-half miles north of the city
had burned down, that they were
without funds and were trying to raise
enough money to get them to relatives
who live at Manhattan. They looked
the part and more than one person
parted with a dime or quarter for
them
They were picked up by officer
Wonderly. He called Robert Miller,
and Miller learned their true story.
They never lived north of Topeka and
they have no relatives in Manhattan
They had copies of their petition made
before they left Alabama. They
worked Kansas City and their list
showed about 500 in collection in
that city.
one of the women claims to have
tuberculosis and gave that as a rea-
son for their efforts to raise money.
She was taken to the Provident asso-
citation and will be examined there by
q physician.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19
RIBBONS ON Their HATS
LegaIista Rebels Make Prisoners of
Carranza Soldiers.

Ell Paso, Aug. 1s.-Legalista revolu-
tionaries made their first strike
against the de facto government in
Mexico today when they held up a
train near Aguas Calienes and cap
tured twenty-five Carranza soldiers
on guard. The revolutionists wore
ribbons on their hats bearing the in
scription ''LegaIista.' about sixty
fully equipped soldiers were in the
party They did not loot the train,
but made off with their prisoners.
A dispatch from General Trevino in
Chihuahua City announced today that
Major PascuaI De Anda had routed a
Villa band near Los Adargos, Duran
go, killing thirteen. Five Carranza
soldiers were killed.
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WILSON AIRS HIS VIEWS
But He Is Against Government Own
ership of Railroads.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Railroad ex-
ecutives this afternoon denied posi-
lively that the president had at any
time threatened government owner
ship of railroads as a possible result of
their refusal to accept his proposal.
He declared, they said, that he was
opposed to government ownership, and
sincerely hoped it never would be nee
essary in the United States. He said,
however, they added that in some for
eign countries, situations such as are
threatening the railroad industry to-
day had served as stepping stones to
government ownership and operation
when peace otherwise had been found
impossible.
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WITHDRAW EN-?
Recall of Pershing Troops From
Mexico RumOred.
Neither Officials or War Depart
ment Deny 1t.

Washington, Aug. 1s.-Secretary of
War Baker today refused point blank
to discuss the report that General
Funston has recommended the with
drawal of General Pershings army
from Mexico.
The departments policy is not to
discuss rumors," he said. 1.-The depart
ment will only discuss its own action"
Army officials were equally reticent
regarding the report from San An
tonic. A national railroad strike would
put Pershing's column in a dangerous
position as regards maintenance, some
officers said.
F'unston's Lips Sealed.
San Antonio, Aug. 19.-General
Funston today continued to refuse to
discuss the report that he had rec
commended to the war department the
withdrawal of the American troops in
Mexico but he would not deny it. eff
tho administration and the war de-
partment want to talk about the mat
ter that's their business he said, but
it's not for an Insignificant person like
me to say anything
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GUARDS ON LONG hike
IL 900 Men in San Antonio VIII March
to Austin and Back.

San Antonio, Tex, Aug. ia rec
ord, for National Guard maneuvers
will be set here the first of next
month. when $4,000 guardsmen will
hike from this place to Austin, dis
lance of SO miles. and return. General
Funston estimated a week would be
required for the march and another
week for the return. The troops will
comprise the new1y-created Illinois
Wisconsin division and will be under
Brig-General Greene, formerly sta
toned in Fort Leavenworth. and will
reT.s:-. at Camp Mabry, Austin. about
three dayS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19
WAS HEIR TO MILLIONS
Jockey Killed in Race Proves To Be
Son of Solomon Kahn.

New York, Aug. LIT has been
learned that the boy jockey who was
killed at the county fair in Fleming.
ton, N. j., while riding under the
name of Sidney Haggerty,'' was SID
ney Kahn, Columbia student and son
of Solomon Kahn. of No. $50 Park
avenue, New York, and millionaire
member of Kahn brothers, metal
workers of Brooklyn. The boy would
have been 20 years old today. He waz
identified by papers found after his
horse threw and killed him.
The parents admitted the boy was
worth 100000 in his own right, but
had an overwhelming desire to ride
race horses. He had declined to stop
racing when he had made visit to his
home.
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BIDS TO IA PRESIDENTS
Additional Railroad Heads Summoned
to Washington Strike Conference.

Washington, Aug. 19.-The addi-
tional railroad men invited to come to
Washington to confer with the presi-
dent on the railroad strike situation
are: Louis W. Hill, Great Northern;
A. ]. Earring, St. Paul; ]. N Hanna
ford, Northern Pacific; E. P. Ripley,
Santa Fe; ]. N. Dickinson, Rock Is
land; E. F. Kearney, Wabash; w. C.
Nixton, st. Louis and San Francisco;
III. U. Nudge, Denver & Rio Grande;
c. M. Levy. Western Pacific; w. G.
Bester, Central of New Jersey; E.
Pennington, M. st. P. and Ste Marie;
NJ. H. Smith. L. and N: c. M. Chaff,
NJ K. & T., and Edwin Gould, St.
Louis &, Southwestern.
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NONE is BEST
VIII Be No Cup Awarded in
Playground Contest.
All the Work Done Is of First
Quality.

There will be no cup awarded for
the most efficient Topeka play
ground" this year as a result of the
decision of the final meeting of the
playground supervisors this morning
to the effect that there has been no
last or first in the quality of the work
Gone by the different Fairgrounds this
summer"
Allowing for the discoura cement of
the long spell of hot weather this has
been the most successful summer in
the playground work that the city has
ever had" Superintendent Wilson said
today. THE quality of the work in
each playground this summer does not
ailoW or any one Fairgrounds being
singled out as superior" Last year
Chesney park won the cup.
The awarding of the cup was ex-
pected to be one of the surprises for
the big playground picnic at Garfield
park next Friday, which will provide
the close and climax of the play
ground activities.
Nearly 1000 children are expected
to gather in Garfield park nexr Fri
day for the final playground frolic.
The management has agreed TO give
every playgrounder three rides on the
merry-go-round and an equal number
on the figure eight. Then there will
bling by teams from Chesney and
Quincy Fairgrounds, pyramid building
by Quincy playground children, an ex-
hibition of playground games by Rip
ley park, boxing exhibition by Ches-
ney park and a pageant, 1.-The Sleepip E
Beauty" given by the children of
Quincy playground under the direction
of Miss Lulu Mckee. All of the enter
tainment features are to be given in
the Casino.
All of the playground supervisors
will be on hand to look after the
amusement and safety of the children.
The children are to come individually
to Garfield park on Friday at 9
O'clock bringing their own lunches
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TO TAFT UNCONTESTED
Former President May Be Unani-
mously Nominated for q. S. Senate.

William Howard Taft will be rendered
an unanimous nomination for the
United States senate by the Republi-
cans of Connecticut provided Senator
George P. Mclean does not change
his intention to withdraw from poll
tics.
j. H. Roarback of New Haven,
chairman of the Republican state
central committee and Charles Hop
kins Clark of Hartford, are trying to
have Senator Mclean remain in poll
tics. Mr.. Taft has given the leaders
to understand he will not enter a con-
test. They say if a nomination is
rendered unanimously he will take it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19
BETTER THAN SPANKING,

Spanking does not cure children of
bed-wetting. There is a constitutional
cause for this trouble. Mrs. M. Sum-
mers, Box w, South Bend. Ind, will
send free to any mother her success
full home treatment. with full fnstruc-
tons. Send no money. but write her
today If your children trouble you In
this way. Don't blame the child, the
chances are it can't help II. This
treatment also cures adults and aged
people troubled with urine difficulties
by day or night--Adv.
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TO FILL UP K. N. G.

Several members of the Kansas Ma
tional Guard arrived in Topeka from
the border today and reported at the
state house on a special recruiting de-
tail. They will start out over the
state next week in an effort to bring
the Kansas National Guard I'D to full
war strength.
According to General Martin the
guard is 1900 men short of its war
strength and an additional shortage is
anticipated in September when many
college students and married men are
expected to take advantage of their
special exemptions.
The recruiting detail includes five
officers and fftee6 enlisted men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19
shoots Texas Traveller.

Shreveport, La. Aug. 19.-Iealph
Turner of Brownsville. Tex, believed
to be demented. is held here today on
a charge of shooting and killing NJ.
c. Harris of Beckville, Tex, on an
eastbound Texas and Pacific train as
it was leaving Longyiew Junction last
right. Turner is said to have had a
Authorization that Harris was follow
ing him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19
PARDON IS REFUSED
o. w. Jones. Wichita EmbezzIer
Must Stay in Prison.

Governor Capper this afternoon re-
FUSED to grant a pardon to o. w.
Jones, Wichita county treasurer con-
Victed three years ago of embezzling
nearly $4,000. Jones, who is in the
state penitentiary at Lansing, was rec
commended for a pardon by the state
pardon board. He was sent to prison
on three counts, one for from one to
I'VE years, and two from one to ten
sears.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19
WORKING THE TOWN
Two Women With Baby Are Caught
at 1t.

Two strange women, one with a
young baby, and neither with more
than a "nicke's worth of clothes,
according to Robert Miller. detective,
were picked up at the Famous cloth
ing store today, suspected of obtaining
money under false pretence. They
gave their names as Anna Carten and
Laura Bates and said they came from
Decatur Ala. The baby, not more
than 6 months old, belonged to Mrs.
Bates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19
no Probe RaiIroad Rates.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Large in
creases in rates of southwestern rail-
roads for butter, eggs, dressed poultry
and other commodities from points in
Oklahoma and Texas to Kansas City,
ST. Louis and other points were sus-
pended today by the interstate COM
merce commission until December Is,
for Investigation
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Needs Money to Rebuild.

Since the fire which destroyed my
greenhouse we have made an investi-
cation and found that the loss is even
greater than we first believed. 1t is
my intention to rebuild at once. There
are many people indebted to the
greenhouse and 1 need the money. If
they will pay their bills at once with
out making collections necessary they
will render me a real service and I
will certainly appreciate It'd
WARD G. BASS.-Adv.
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Masonic Notice.

Members of Orient Lodge No. 81, A.
F. & A. M, are requested to meet at
Masonic temple Sunday afternoon at
D. m. to attend funeral of Brother
Arthur w. Thompson. Master Masons
in good standing invited.
JOHN WILTON. Master.
EVAN DAVIS, Sec'y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19
SAVING IN STAMPS
Santa Fe Adopts Economy
Means in Topeka Offices.
More Than $1,000 in Expense
Reduced in Six Months.
LETTERS COLLECTED and Sent
Several Envelopes Are Con-
signed Under One Seal.
j. B. Kirk Head of New Depart
ment in This City.
Railroad economy,

After the average person reads
about stock manipulation in Wall
street, of bankruptcy court proceed
ings or the expenditure of millions on
maintenance and then turns to an
other page and notes where a railroad
has spent a few more million to dig
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SLAVES, THEN SUICIDE
Kansas Man Also Dressed in Best
Clothes Before Killing Self.

Grainfield, Kan, Aug. 19.-Before
William Hall, a farmer. shot and killed
himself last night, he shaved off a
months beard, took a bath and
dressed in his best clothes.
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ROBBERS GOT PAYROLL
Masked Men Held Up Cashief of Pitts
burg stopper Company.

Pittsburg, Aug 1s.-Two masked
men today entered the office of the
Pittsburg Stopper company and hold
ing a revolver at the head of A. Stem
berg, the paymaster. took the payroll
Of $500 and escaped
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS

MRS. IDA M. COCHRAN, aged AT
wears, died Thursday at local hos
pital. Funeral was held in the home
of her sister, Mrs. W. b. Whitehead,
1414 North Quincy street, at 1880 this
afternoon.
ROBERT MAXWELL, aged II
wears. Funeral will be held in PEN
wells chapel at $3.50 Sunday after
noon.
REGINA MARIE MAY, aged 2
years, died August IL. Funeral will
be held at o'clock Sunday afternoon
Mrs. Harry May, 9 miles north of
Topeka. Interment in Meriden GEM
etery.
MRS. LOUISA MOHR, aged 66years,
died this morning at 8 o'clock in the
home of her daughter, Mrs. George
Stankey, 2O39 Van Buren, street
Funeral will be held Monday after
noon at 2 o'clock, in the German Bap-
fist church, between Second and
Third streets on Madison.
WALTER E. TOUSLEY, aged 80
years. Funeral services were held at
o'clock Friday afternoon in the home
of Mrs and Mrs. George Blosser, 1920
Van Buren, street. He leaves a wife
who was Miss nellie B1osser of Topeka,
his mother, Mrs J. D. Tousley, OF Kan
sas City, ore sister, Myrtle, brothers,
Harry of Clifton, and Fred of Kansas
City, all of whom were here to attend
the funeral. Rev Mr.. Hartman took
charge of the services at the house and
the music was furnished by Mr. Junck.
Services were conducted at the ceme-
terry by Topeka Lodge No. II A F.
and A. NJ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19

Rubber bands encircle new bowling
pins to deaden their noise as they
are knocked down In the alleys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.
Other States,

Furnished by the weather bureau office
1t Topeka for the "a hours ending at z
m. today.
Ernv,, Other States
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Chicago, Aug. 19-BUTTER = Steady.
Creamery extras. 3015c; extra first 295bd
soc; firsts. 2T1502s1Ic. EGGS-Firm un-
changed. CHEESE-Firm, unchanged.
POTATOES-Ffrm; Jersey bulk cobbiers
81 .20@1.22; Virginia barrel cobblers, S3.50@
800; Minnesota, Ohio, $1.00Q110
POULTRY-Alive, easy; fowls, 14G16c
springs, 30c.
E1gin, Ill. Aug. 19.-BUTTER-25 tubs
sold at 301zc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19

To members of Shawnee council No
8, K. L. of s., are urged to be present
at council meeting Tuesday evening,
August %. Business of Importance to
transact. w. S. Blackhart, president;
Margaret Collins, secretary.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19

Rehkopf Brothers will deliver two
Model D Vim trucks to Crosby Broth
ers and three Model D Vim trucks to
the Pe1letier Stores Monday morning.
F. A. Rooster, D. D. s., TO Mills
Bldg. Special attention given to pyor-
rhea and oral prophylaxis.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19

ROBERT MAXWELL, aged IT
wears. Funeral will be held in PEN
wells chapel at $3.50 Sunday after
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-19
LOCAL MENTION
Economy Auto Baggage Co. Phone
1o60.-Adv.

Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new Csc -35c doz Brunt Drug Co.-Adv.
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moo
MAKING SURE.

Pat Maloney was mailing a
box containing articles which he
intended sending by parcel post.
From the nature of the contents
a friend knew it was essential
that the box should not be in
verted during the passage. He
ventured to suggest to Pat to
write conspicuously on the case !:
"This side up with case" A
few days afterward, seeing Pat
again, he asked: Heard any
more about your goods? Did
they get there safely?"
Everyone of them broke"
said Pat.
"The whole lot? Did you la
bel it: This side up as l told
your"
eyes, l did. And for fear
they shouldn't see it on the COW
er, | put it on the bottom, too"
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Collar and cuff sets of organ
dy, batiste, linen, and other like
fabrics, are to be worn for
spring with dark tailored suits
and dresses. They serve to
brighten the costume and add q
fresh touch which is dainty and
grateful to the wearer. Colored
sets, in Russian embroidery, are
particularly pretty. Neckwear
in general is simple and plain.
Combination ofSheer andHedvg
Fabrics
The popularity of using a
sheer fabric and one somewhat
heavier in the same frock or
blouse, is a notion that is at
tractive and economical. Crepe
Georgette combines well with
crepe de Chine, taffeta; or faille
in blouse and frock. Serge and
satin or taffeta, broadcloth and
satin or taffeta, are favored
combinations for the street
the touch of silk or satin in the
same, or a contrasting shade,
adding much to the beauty and
the becomingness of the model.
A simple serge frock gains much
by the addition of a tiny turn
over cuff, or a small collar of
satin. Often the entire upper
section of the skirt or bodice in
the more dressy grown is en-
tirely of taffeta or satin, while
the lower section is of serge,
broadcloth, or gabardine. A.
mong the new materials for
these simple dresses and suits.
even for the more dressy mod
els, one sees wool poplin and
similar lightweight weaves.
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A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY.

One of the most important
sessions ever faced by Congress
has just opened. Following his
custom, President Wilson read
from the speakers stand to the
assembled legislators a message
trimming with important rec
concentrations. 1t matters not
whether individually or as par
ty measures we agree or disa-
gree with the president on pre-
pardness, the Mexican situation,
the method Of raising addition
al revenue or on any of the other
questions taken up in his mes
sage, we all must agree that the
country stands now on the eve
of the greatest prosperity it has
ever seen and legislation should
be passed which will help in
stead of retarding or lessening
that prosperity. 1t is, for in
stance, a tremendously impor-
tant matter that business be let
alone to grasp it's opportunity.
We have passed through a peri
cd of undertaking and restric-
tive legislation which has, per-
haps, been of benefit in making
business more human. We have
put a heart into the corpora
tons even though they may still
be soulless. But in doing so
we came perilously near to des-
troying them altogether. It is
certain that many bills will be
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THE WORK THAT MUST BE DONE

rs not the work you'd like to do,
The work that pleases most,
Or represents the best in you,
Of which you really boast;
It's work that's done from loyalty,
That means triumph won;
And ones best work must ever be
The work that MUST be done.
For time and tide wait for no man,
And Duty's clarion call
Rings out; you do the best you can;
You give your heart and all;
Though oft the heart is full of tears,
And hidden by the sun,
The world will judg you, it appears
By work that MUST be done.
What though, the task heartbreaking
be,
Or scarce seem worth the while?
The painted clown you sometimes see
Might reason in this style.
His sorrows-what are they to YOU?
His to provide the fun;
And thus he does, as you must do,
The work that MUST be done.