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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
0. K. new BRANCH
Santa Fe Line to EIdoradO APP
proved by /. C. C.
Much of the Right of Way Al
ready Secured.

Washington, July 20.-Santa Fe
railroad plans to secure construction
of an additional main track line be-
tween EIdorado and Ellinor, both in
Kansas, were approved today by the
interstate commerce commission.
The project will cost s2,s17.O0O and
will involve laying AN miles of new
line. cutting off 1855 miles of the dis
tance traversed by the present Santa
Fe main line in crossing the state.
The company was granted author
ity to issue $50,000 of capital stock
and authorization was given the At
to acquire control of the Eldorado &
Santa Fe after the new line of rail-
road is constructed.
Decrease Operating Costs.
The route of the new cutoff main
track will be from Bazaar to Eldorado,
Kan, a distance of thirty-eight miles.
A belt line also will be constructed
around the city OF Eldorado, and other
ira ckage will be laid, making an ad-
ditional five and one-half miles. The
commission said the general result of
the plan would decrease Santa F'e
operating costs and reduce the mile
age over which it is necessary to haul
freight and passengers on trans
continental movements.
Plans for the construction of the
new line from Ellinor, on the main
line, in a southwesterly direction to
Eldorado, where it will connect with
the Santa Fe's line from Florence to
Arkansas City. have been in the max
ing for some time.
Much of the right of way has al
ready been obtained and it is now the
intention to let the contract and push
the work to completion as quickly as
possible. The line will serve a new
agricultural and cattle country in
Chase and Butler counties, and will
service between Kansas City and
Wichita and oklahoma points.
Build Three Sections of Track.
tion OF three separate pieces of track.
The first will be laid between ElIinor
and a point east of Cottonwood Falls,
on the southern end of the Strong
City branch, and that branch will be
used as far south as Bazar, its ter
minus. The principal construction
will extend from Bazaar to Eldorado,
will be built around the western edge
of that city
Among the towns in Chase an1
Butler counties which will see their
first railroad are Rural, Homestead
Matfield Green, Cassidy, Sycamore
Springs. Aikman and Chelsea. OF
these, Matfield Green is the largest
and most important. 1t is one of the
largest cattle centers in the state.
Second New Santa Fe Line.
This is the second important piece
out by the Santa Fe in Kansas at the
present time. The other is the Sa-
tanta branch, in western Kansas,
which is rapidly nearing completion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
CONCERT BY MARSHALL'S


A municipal concert will be given
Friday evening at o'clock in Gar
field park by MarshalTs band. A
feature of the concert will be an echo
band composed of four members OF
the regular band. The program will
be:
March. New York Hippodrome" .Sousa
Overture, Grown Diamonds, ..-...Auber
Encore, "FIoatin' Down TO Cotton Town
Cornet solo. silver Threads Among the
Encore. ''sympathy'-(By requestj.
NJ. Guy Snyder.
Waltz. "Yisions Ct Beautiful Woman"
Encore, 18th Street Rag"
Selection, Bohemian Girl ......... .Balfe
Encore. Broken Hearted Blues"
INTERMISSION.
March. Diplomacy" king
Miss RaTedelIe Smith.
Descriptive, Forest Echoes" 49,. Godfrey
Encore. Bonus Blues"
Echo band-c. C. Roaan, J. H. Cochran,
John Sheetz, 7. p Sage
March, Boston Commandery". Carter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20

Emporia, July 2o.-A coroner's jury
Friday will determine how Leonard
Kennedy, a railroad guard, met his
death yesterday while guarding a
bridge on the NJ. K. & T., near Bur-
Hngton.
Kennedy's body was found under
the bridge by a relief guard. Nearby
was Kennedy's shotgun with one shell
fired.
Kennedy may have been struck by a
train but the absence of marks on his
body suggest foul play. The guard
on strike duty near Burlington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
VALUATION OF
SHAWNEELAND
LESS THIS YEAR
Topeka Real Estate Shows In
crease of $79,S21.
Total Value in County S5,02S,-
81 Less Than 1921.
AVERAGE Per ACRE Is S55. .96
All But Two Cities Show a Sub
stantial Growth.
Tax Levy in Topeka Will Be
About Same.
Total Value in County S5,O23,-
371 Less Than 1921.
AVERAGE Per ACRE IS S55. .96
All But Two Cities Show a Sub
stantial Growth.

The valuation of property in Shaw
nee county is $5,023,371 less this year
than in 1921, according to the assess
ment abstract prepared by Douglas
Graham, county clerk, for the state
tax commission. In the face of the
general decrease, the valuation of To-
peka city increased $7e, ,S21- The
valuation for the entire county this
year is $10T,139,67S as compared with
2,163,049 last year.
Farm Property Values Less.
The decrease was mostly in the
valuation OF farm land, which is 21.4S
per cent less this year than in 1921.
The average price per acre in the
county dropped from $66.S6 last year
to S5596 this year. The total valua-
ton of every township in the county,
exclusive of the five cities-Oakland,
Rossville, Silver Lake, Topeka and
WiIlard-showed a decrease. In cities
the valuations of Willard ana oak
land alone decreased.
Personal property valuations Tor the
entire county this year is $21, ,4S9, 80 o
as compared with $30,6S5,53O last
year-a drop of $3,195,675. Personal
property valuations in Topeka, how
ever, rose from $26, ,325,6SO last year
to $27,963,4S5 this year.
Public Utilities Increase.
The valuation of public utilities in
the entire county increased from $1a.-
1O2,906 last year to $13,274.94S this
year The valuation of public uttli-
ties in Topeka was $6,049,362 this
year and $6,734,716 last year.
The value of land outside of cities
dropped from $22.391, $50 in 1921 to
$1S,723,545 this year. The value of
the improvements on farm lands is
$2,S42,O40 this year as compared with
$2,933.S23 last year.
More Improvements Here.
In Topeka city the value of lots de-
creased but the value of improves
ments increased. The value of lots
this year is $13.401.2S5. Last year it
was $13,e3S,725. The value of inn
proVements in the city this year is
$27, SEA, ASS as compared with $26,-
325,630 last year.
1t is difficult at this time to fore
cast the effect which the decreased
valuation will have on the tax rate,
inasmuch as estimates of the amount
of money which will be required to
run the state, county ana city govern
ment during the next year have not
been completed. 1t is predicted that
there will be little change in the
amount required for state purposes.
but there will probably be an increase
in the city, and probably little change
in the county. So it is not likely that
the total rate for Topeka will be much
less, if any, than last year. Further
more, it may be that the state tax
commission will raise or lower the
valuation of farm properties as it sees
fit.
Valuation of Shawnee County.
The total valuations in the county,
by townships and cities, for this year
and last year, follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
COMMITTEE HEAD IN TROUBLE.
Girls Charge Prominent Democrat
With a Statutory Offense.

Mount Clemens, Mich, July 90
The story of midnight rides and road
house reVelry was revealed today with
the arrest of Walter N. Tromb1ey,
member of the Democratic state CEN
trail committee and rormer Mount
Clemens city treasurer, and Lester
French, a man about town.
Charges of criminal assault have
been lodged against Trombley and
French by two girls, Garnette Parry.
20, and Ethel Miller, 16, said to be
from Cleveland.
The girls. according to the warrants.
were attacked by Trombley and
French in a roadhouse.
Trombley was arraigned and plead
ed not guilty. French is lodged in
Jail. awaiting arraignment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
PROGRESSIVES "CLEANED UP''
Nebraska Nomipatcs Anti G. o. r.
Faction for Every State Office.

Lincoln, Neb., July 20.-With 220
of the 1913 precincts in the state
missing. progressive Republicans have
swept Nebraska for every office from
sheriffs to United States senator.
AS the rural vote count progressed,
Adam McMullen took the lead this
morning from Charles H. Randall, for
governor. thus completing the wreck
of the old guard machine headed by
Governor s. r. McKelyie. McMullen.
who has promised to "clean the state
house from cellar to garrett" is lead :
ing Randall by 327 votes and the
missing precincts are not expected to
change the results.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
: TO INSPECT COAL FIELDS
State Prepares to Produce Normal
Coal Tonnage Soon

Governor Allen believes the state
will be able TO produce normal coal
tonnage at a very early date. He has
sent John H. Crawford of the indus
trial court to Pittsburg to investigate
conditions and is of the opinion that
normal conditions are steadily return
ing.
For some time the miners in the
Crawford-Cher county field have
been producing 5000 to 1000 tons of
mine run coal a day. A large number
of union miners are now working in
deep shaft mines which are being
operated on the cooperative basis.
Governor Allen has again asked all
operators to aid in producing a maxi
mum tonnage in the field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20

position. merely stating there was no
strike in that state and mine opera
tions continued.
Coal Shortage Is Here.
New York, July 2O-The expected
coal shortage already is here, the Coal
Trade Review declared today. The
lack of production caused by the min
ers' strike has been increased by the
railroad shopmen's strike, which has
brought "a bout car shortage
Anthracite retailers in the New York
City district were reported TO be al
most down to the ''scrappings of the
yards"
The coal trade Journals say it is
improbable that the miners could
catch up with the lost tonnage even
If they returned to work Immediate
~. The shortage OF fuel" said the
review of the Coal Age, has resulted
IN q general scramble for coal, in
which Mr.. Hoover's price list has been
definitely outdissanced in the bid
cers' market which exists today"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
PLAN MORE MO. LIGHTS
Empire Electric Co. Asks Permit
From Federal Power Commission.

Washington, July 20.-Application
for a federal permit has been filed
with the federal power commission
by the Empire District Electric COM
pany to cover a proposed develop
ment on the White and James rivers,
above Branson, Mo.
The plans contemplate construction
of a dam IT'S feet high to produce
from 10000 to 10000 horsepower.
and include a Transmission line from
the dam to Joplin. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
GEORGE SNYDER STILL IN
Only One TopeIxan in Golf Semi
Finals This Afternoon.

Leavenworth, July 20.-Alex Gra-
ham, Kansas champion, Wellington;
Waldo Crowder, Lawrence; George w.
Snyder, Topeka. and Clarence Nc
Guire Jr., Leavenworth Country club
champion, Is years old, were playing
in the semi-finals of the fifteenth an
nuaI tournament of the Kansas State
Golf association on the Fort Leaven-
worth golf links this afternoon.
Results of the four matches this
morning:
Alex Graham won from w. L.
Bailey, Topeka, four up. to go.
Harlow Hurley, Topeka, lost to
George W. Snyder, Topeka, one up
on the nineteenth hole.
Ray Smith, Manhattan, lost to Wal
do Crowder, Lawrence, 8 up and to
play.
Clarence Mcclure won from Ilif
Felix, Topeka, up and to play.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
REFUSE TO REMOVE SIGNS
Governor Allen Says Arrests May Be
Made at Arkansas City.

Arkansas City, July 2o.-War be-
tween some of the local business firms
and the state and county authorities
on the display of strike sympathy
posters here was continued today by
the refusal of some of the tradesmen
to remove signs when asked to do SO
by Deputy Sheriff Fred Eaton.
The officer was working under in
structions of County Attorney Fink
who ordered the sign removed on ad-
vice received from the governor. A
large number of the cards have dis
appeared but there still remain a
goodly portion of them in defiance of
the edict by Governor Allen and the
county attorney.
Ward Wright, attorney for the strik-
ing shopmen, advised that 1t was no
violation of the law to display the
placards, and it is on these premises
that many of the business men re-
fuse to take them out of their win
dows.
The county attorney is waiting to
hear from the governor before taking
any action toward arrests. repre-
sentative of the state is expected in
the city today to investigate the stu
alton.
Governor Allen has outlined the
policy that the state will regard dis
playing of cards expressing sympathy
for strikers as a form of picketing.
Unless signs are removed by Arkansas
City merchants, the governor has in
dicated that arrests will be ordered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
STRIKERS APPEAL INJUNCTION
Counsel for Chicago Employees Divi-
sion Announces His Action.

East st. Louis, July 2O.-Walter
Dysert, counsel for the Chicago &
Eastern Illinois railway division of the
eFderated Shop Crafts union, today
announced he would appeal to the
United States circuit court of appeals
the issuance of a temporary injunction
against striking shopmen of the road
by Federal Judge English here yester-
day.
This was said to be the first in
stance of the striking shopmen ap-
peaing against an Injunction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
HAGUE DOESN'T "GET" IT
European Delegates Vote to- Quit, Just
as Russians Beome PeaccabIe.
(By the Associated Press)

The Hague. July 20.-The confer
ence on Russian affairs here was ad-
journed at $40 o'clock this afternoon
by the non-Russian commission after
it had adopted a resolution pledging
every participating power to use its
influence to prevent its nations from
accepting Russian concessions inVolv-
ing property formerly owned by for
eigners. A letter from the Washing
ton government expressed American
approval of this position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
LOOK FOR MORE TROUBLE
General Martin Says Situation a
Hoisington Is Dangerous.

Parsons, Kan, July 20.-Brigadier
General Martin said today that
Hoisington was the only strike area in
the state which showed evidence of
trouble. He classed the Hois.ngton
situation as dangerous"
Herington and Parsons he termed
quiet and the Pittsburg district yes
terday, he said, showed no bad de-
velopments-
The guardsmen in Parsons will be
paid off tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
LEE HIGHWAY MEN MEET.
More Than 1000 Delegates Gathering
Today at Lawton Okla.

Lawton Okla. July 20.-More than
1000 delegates from Arkansas, Okla
homa and Texas gathered here today
for the opening of a two-day meeting
of the Hot Springs-El Paso division
of the Lee Highway association.
One of the principal objects of the
convention is the promotion of local
work on the highway between Hot
Springs, Ark, and FL Paso, Tex.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
CAN'T RULE LAUGH OUT!
Massac cbuSetts Man Not Worried by
Summons IN Court

Nahant Mass, July 20.-"No court
in the land can regulate a child's
laughter
Such is the philosophical answer of
Mike Decarle to his wealthy and fash
Ionable neighbors who have summer
homes near his own and who have
registered their disapproya1 of Mike
entertaining poor city children and
working men" by summoning him to
court.
Before his fine, eight-room sum-
mer home, Mike placed a notice read
ing:
ANY working man, regardless or
color, creed or nationality, can have
the use of a room in this house for
one week free of charge"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
CAN LAND ON SHIPS

Washington. July 20.-Perfec-
ton of a device to enable an air
plane going sixty miles an hour to
land on the deck of a ship was an
nounced today by the navy depart
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
CROWN ARMY PRESSES ON.
One Province Nearly Cut Off by Line
Opposing Irish Rebels.
(By the Associated PressJ
(By the Associat

Dublin, July 20.-Reports from the
fighting area received today indicate
a pressure by the national army forces
on each extremity of the insurgent
line, developing powerfully and ex-
tending roughly from Limerick to
Waterford cutting off virtually the
whole of Munster province.
An attack on Waterford was made
by troops advancing from Kilkenny.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
STATES START TO
WORK MINES With
SHORTAGE UNTOLD.
Only One Governor Refuses
Harding's Request So Far.
North CarOlina's Head Says He
Won't Invite Operation.
COAL SHORTAGE Is NOW HERE
Coal Trade Review Says Need
Can't Be Filled Even Now.
Government Still Keeps Up a
WatchfuI Waiting Policy.
North CarOlina'S Head Seys He
Won't Invite Operation.
COAL SHORTAGE IS NOW HERE
Coal Trade Review Says Need
Can't Be Filled Even Now.
MINE HIGH LIGHTS

Governor of Michigan asked Presi-
dent Harding's approval of plan to
take over states mines and operate
under state control. Eighteen gov
ernors answering presidents message
promised all or partial support; one
refused, and nine have not answered.
Coke production in Connellsville,
Pa. fields increased 10000 tons last
week despite strike. Government,
however, shows increasing concern
over continued falling off in output
os nonunion mines. Railroads and
public utilities in west and southwest
beginning to feel shortage. Colorado
strikers asked President Harding for
protection from state police.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
MORE. CLERKS PAAH STRIKE.
Great Northern Officials Unable to
Agree With Office Help.

San Antonio, July 20.-Negotiations
between international & Great North
ern officials and representatives of
the clerks of that line yesterday came
to nothing and a probable strike of
the clerks predicted by c. Kuchen-
baker. chairman of the clerks.
Approximately 1000 clerks are in
volved in these transactions, about las
of whom are located in San Antonio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
SHE THINKS HE WAS SANE.
But Jury Ruled Insanity Caused
Burns to VIII 500, 600 to Widow.

Los Angeles, July 20.-Mrs. Adelfne
Lew Swanson Burns, mother of Gloria
Swanson, film actress, announced
thru her attorneys she would appeal
from the verdict that her second hus-
band, Matthew P. Burns. shoe mer-
chant, was of unsound mind when he
" illed her the bulk of his 100000
estate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
lnr the AssocInted Pre.a.l }

Muskogee. July 2O.-Six hundred
coal miners in Oklahoma, Arkansas
and Texas who have been permitted
TO work since the national coal min
ers' strike that began April 1, were
today ordered out on strike by John
Wilkinson. president of district 81,
u. NJ w. A. These men have been
working at mines engaged in supply
ing hospitals. ice companies and pub
lie utilities with fuel in the three
statei which comprise the district.
wilk, nson's order. was not accom-
panied by any explanation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
SAYS LENINE NEARLY WE'LL
Central Committee, InternationaIe
Head, Tells Workmen His Condition.
(By the Associated Press.l

Moscow, July 2O.-At a workmen's
meeting today President Zionovieff of
the central committee of the third in
ternationale made an announcement
as to the condition of Premier Lenine.
The premier is not only recuperat-
ing but almost completely recovered" !"
he said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
HE'LL TRY PACIFIC FLIGHT.
Maj. c. w. f. Morgan, British Aviator
Accepts Thomas Ince's Challenge.

tBy The Associated Press-l
London. July 20.-MaJor C. w. F.
Morgan, British aviator, has cabled to
the United States an announcement of
his decision to attempt a transpacific
flight from San Francisco to Sydney.
n. S. W., for a prize of 1000 pounds
offered by Thomas H. Ince of Los
Angeles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
SIX DIE IN AUTO WRECK
Colorado Family Wiped Out by a
Grade Crossing Accident.

Buffalo, July 20.-Six persons were
killed and one seriously injured this
afternoon at Stevensville, six miles
from Bridgeburg, Ont, when a
Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo railroad
train struck an automobile at a grade
crossing. The automobile bore a
Colorado license. The dead are re-
ported to be Daniel Fritz, his wife,
two sons and one daughter and the
1O-year-old son of Mrs. James Baker,
of Stevensville.
The Fritz family came from Colo
RADIO, but their home city has not been
learned.
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NEFF TO SEE FOR HIMSELF.
Political Campaign of Texas Governor
Deserted for Strike Tour

Dallas, Tex. July 20.-Governor
Pat NJ. Neff has cancelled further
speeches in his campaign for re-elec-
ton and will visit Denison and other
railroad points where Shopmen are on
strike to make a personal investiga-
ton for the purpose. it is understood,
of ascertaining whether state troops
are needed at any point in connection
with the strike of shopmen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-20
Corning OIL Cut is Cents.

Pittsburgh, July 20.--corning oil
was cut Is cents a barrel when the
market opened today. The new quo
tations was $1.75. Other grades were
unchanged.
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tn. the Assoc1sred Press.l

Lansing, Mich. July Ex-Governor
Alex J. Broesbeck in a telegram pre-
pared for transmittal to Presiden
Harding today asked the sanction OF
the federal government for a plan to
take over and operate Michigan coal
mines under state control The mes
sage asked whether the federal gov
ernment would join with the state in
taking over and directing resumption
of operations ir the mines.
The text of the telegram follows:
ITO the president, Washington.
Mr.. Lewis wires refusal of permis-
sion to district miners in Michigan to
meet operators and resume work un-
der agreement in force previous to
April 1. Says settlement must come
thru national body. AS matters stand
now. no coal will be produced unless
properties are placed under public
control.
I'm view of extraordinary emer-
gency existing .thruout nation public
and private interest peing paralyzed.
consumers being mulcted and Hoover
orders being ignored, constituting as If
does a challenge of governmental an
thor1ty and power. would suggest that
steps be taken at once to open mines
and run them until difficulties are ad-
5usted and legislation is adopted cal
Culated to prevent occurrences Of
present trouble and establishing eouit-
and workers and likewise protective 70
the public interest.
Please advise further decision nv
wishes in natter
Washington Is Waiting Now.
Washington. July 2O.-The govern
ment today awaited first indicatjor
of the result of the effort to reonen
coal mines and further responses fror1
governors called upon by Presidsnt
Harding to cooperate to that end. or
1icials showed Iucreas, concern over
the continued falling off in coal pro-
ducdon, particularly at a nonunion
mines. due to inadequate car supnIv
The curtailment emphasized in the
official view the correlation. in effec.
at least of the walxout of railroad
shopmen and the coal strike
He Just Won't Do It
With responses received up to an
early hour today from about twenty
OF the state executives. that from Cow
ernor Morrison of North Carolina was
the only one declining support of the
federal administrations position.
Stating that in the absence. so far
as he knew of any strike trouble in
tt mining industry of that state
there was no occasion to invite min
ers to return to work. Governor Nor
rison added that he would not do
so anyway"
Governor Trinkle of Virginia. made
no comment on the governments
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KATY GUARD SLAIN?

Coroner's Jury Will Try to De-
termine What Killed Leonard
Kennedy, Guard for Katy Dur
ing Strike.