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The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-11-22

travelling to do it's switching" !"
observed q farmer shovsling wheat
from his wagon into an elevator. Upon
being Intercepted, the farmer stated
that he had cultivated 100 acres Of wheat
from which he had realized twenty eight
bushels to the acre, or q total Of 1880
bushels. He had sold it for so cents per
bushel,S ,Sthus realizing 81, ,4OOStor his crop.
Inquiries propouEded to the station
agent ELECTED the information that it
would cost 20 cents a bushel to trRng-
port this wheat to Chicago; that large
grain car would hold 700 bushels; and
that it would take about three days to
make the journey. Possessed Of this in
formation it did not require much fgur-
ing to ascertain that it cost $3.50 to
transport $1,4O0 worth of wheat to mar
ket, or $40 per car Of 700 bushels.
Assuming that one engine would haul
train of twenty cars and that it would
require a crew Of FIVE men-an engineer,
fireman, conductor and two braksmen-to
manage it, the railroad company would
at this rate receive for the services Of its
five men, one engine and twenty cars
$2,800 per trip. Should this force make
100 equally remunerative trips per year
the company would realize for their SER
vices the sum of $280,OOO per snnum
Calculating the wages Of the crew at q
total Of $1,000 per year and providing for
two relief crews at q similar compensR-
tion 10 total OF $4,000 and allowing
$4,000 for fuel, there would remain for
the company the sum Of S260,000.
When it is. considered that in the
freight service Of the various railroads
Of the United States there are employed
some 10000 engines and over 100000
cars, exclusive Of the equipment Of the
passenger service Cthe whole involving q
grand total OF 10000 engines and 1,164,-
600 cars) an idea may be gained Of the
magnitude Of the fund from which
these gigantic corporations pay, made
quste compensation to trusted and ex-
perienced employees; enormous unearned
salaries Of chief officials; paltry wages to
laborers; millions in "interest" to para
site bondholders; regular cash dividends
on billions OF fictitious capital; and the
vast sums annually expended in cor
ruptlY purchasing a continuance OF their
unrighteousp privileges. Professor Bryce
is given by Mr.. stickney, in "The Rail
way Problem" as authority for the state
ment that,
Each great corporation keeps an agent at
Albany, the capital Of the state Of New
York, who has authority to buy of the pro-
moters of hostile bills, and to employ the
requisite professional lobbyists.
THE VANDERBILT SYSTEM.
Upon the walls Of the passenger depots
along the line Of the New York Central
railroad may be noticed elaborate and
handsomely framed maps Of the eastern
section Of the country, upon which is
delinested in colors an extensive rail way
system designated "The Vanderbilt
Lines" which seems to penetrate every
part of the empire state as, on ana
tomical charts, arteries are represented as
psrmeating every portion Of the body.
These pictures forcibly suggest the de-
gree to which the industrial interests Of
the east are dependent upon this one
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-11-22

According to these figures the Wander,
bilt estate controlled at the time Of Mr..
Vandsrbilt's death more than 1900
miles OF railway, with stock and bonded
debt of nearly $7OO,OOO,OOO, and with an
annual earning capital Of more than s2S,-
100000. The Vanderblts and their
friends absolutely owned the controlling
interest of these properties, and they
had no partners. The following shows
the acquisitions during the past six
years of this wealthy family and syndi-
cate which haa latelY baen called in New
York Che YandaFbilt- Morgan party.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-15

Very many Of the cases of pneu-
monia which are con family repo. ted
owe their existence to negligence.
The disease, which consists in an
Inflammation Of the proper substance
Of the lungs, is often brought on by
prolonged exposure to cold; and it is
always dangerous, as can be seen by
the weekly records of mortality In
this city, which shows that it destroys
more lives here than any OTHER dis
ease. The ordinary symptoms of it
are coughing, pain in the side, fever
ishness, accelerated breathing; and
just as soon as any one is affected by
these symptoms a doctor should be
sent for, while the sufferer must keep
indoors. The doctor will at once or
der the patient to bed, If he be not
there, and then try to give him relief
by the administration of those drugs
that have the approval Of experience.
A cure can thus be effected in a good
proportion of the cases Of pneumonia.
Many of the diseases that prove
fatal can be successfully treated, II
treated in time. Americans, when
taken i'll, are apt TO postpone the
duty Of sending for a doctor, fancy
ing that they will soon be well again;
they dislike to be ordered to bed and
kept away from their business, they
can't bear to make a fuss over their
ailments; they hate to take medicine;
they would rather not run Up doc
tors bills. Lives are very often lost
because of such foolishness. Innu-
merable people wouldlive through dis
eases that prove fatal to them If they
would act with judgment and pru-
dence when first taken i'll.
Better be particular about catching
a cold at this season of the year, and
In all the other seasons, II you catch
it, better try to get rid of it as soon
as you can. Many are the diseases
to which it renders people liable. -
Nav York Sun.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-15
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Go. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-15
OLD sT. pAvIp,s.
A Church with an Interesting History and
Many Memories.

A Church with an Interesting History and
Many Memories.
In 1885 there came from Radnor-
shire, Wales, a company Of people
who settled In Pennsylvania at a spot
they called Radnor Valley. Here in
Il sheltered dale they erected what Is
now one OF the oldest churches in
this country, building whose aged
walls are covered with a luxuriant
growth Of Ivy, and which is surround
ed by venerable oaks Of two centu.
ries' growth. Tradition says the first
church ON this site was built of logs,
but the present stone editlce dates
from May Is, 17l5. No pews were at
first provided, but everyone was at
liberty to carry his own chair or
stool. Afterwards the custom arose
Of selling floor spaces on which pur-
chasers might erect pews TO suit their
individual fancy,
There is a decided flavor of print
tive times in the tradition that In
this building the Colonlsts assembled
to take measures for resisting an an
tlcipated attack by the Indians under
Pontiac. Revolutionary memories
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-15

also cluster around it. Like the
great majority Of the Church of En-
gland clergy Of that period the rec
tor, In conformity with the liturgy,
continued to read the prayers for the
King and royal family, which caused
so much dissatisfaction that he was
obliged to resign con account Of age
and infrmities. At this same time
the lead in the window sashes was
converted into bullets and the COM
munion service, given by good Queen
Anne, was carried off. The sons of
liberty had little respect for anything
belonging to the Church Of England.
Sixteen unknown dead from the bat
tie of Brandywine are said to have
been buried near the gallery steps,
and the superstitious inhabitants
used to tell doleful steries Of ghostly
visitors in tattered regimentals seen
wandering nightly in the ancient
churchyard. In this yard lie the re-
mains of Gen. Anthony Wayne, over
which was erected the handsome
monument dedicated July 4, 1909.
Propositions have been made in re-
cent years to reconstruct and mod
ernie this ancient building, but hap
PLY a sentiment has prevailed
against any change. The quaint
features of the venerable pile COM
mand the reverence and respect of a
large element of the parishioners.
No church in America possesses a
more unique history. Established
during the reign Of William Ill, it
is closely connected with many stir
ring events in this country's history,
and it Is one of the few structures
we possess which have stood unscathed
by the ravages Of time and the hand
of the iconoclast.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-15
SOCIETY is not only as we make it

SOCIETY is not only as we make it
but as we see it. 1t is not necessary
to enter society and leave sincerity
behind. There may be falseness and
extravaganza in social circles, but
these are part and parcel of mans in
herent weakness and to be met every
where, in the church, at the bar, and
in the teachers sphere. But there is
a vast array of brave, sturdy, intel
Iectual men, Of virtuous and graceful
women, who hate deceits of all kind,
and whose atmosphere is as sweet as
crushed violets after rain.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-15
August
Flower

Zone of my neighbors, Mr.. John
Gilbert, has been sick for a long
time. All thought him pastrecovery.
He was horribly emaciated from the
inaction of his liver and kidneys.
1t is difficult to describe his appear
ance and the miserable state of his
health at that time. Help from any
source seemed impossible. He tried
your August Flower and the effect
upon him was magical. Itrestored
him to perfect health to the great
establishment of his family and
friends" John Quibell, Holt, Ont. o
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-15
Figures on Coal.

The production Of bituminous coal in
the United States Is now double that Of
anthracite. in 1892 there were no.
OUO, 900 tons OF bituminous coal mined,
against $4,000, 900 tons Of anthracite.
The area of production OF soft coal is
ten times greater than the area Of pro-
duction of hard coal. In the form Of
coke, bltuminous coal is constantly en-
croach'ng upon the field of anthracite
production.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-15

picturesque. Lying near it is low
wagon holding 36, $50 feet of timber.
This load is one of the biggest shipped
out Of Michigan on one car. The
logs are arranged in the form of a
pyramid thirty feet high, and in the
most airy way possible. But for the
thick chains bound in and out Of the
logs one could imagine the heaps
topping over at the slightest breath.
Some of the logs measure three feet
in diameter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-15
LOGGING CAMP AT THE FAIR.
Life of Michigan Lumbermen Represented
- Ur.ta,,- rnt,a.

Life of Michigan Lumbermen Represented
in Unique Cabin.
A logging camp is to be seen at
the Worlds Fair grounds, just west
Of the Live Stock Building. 1t forms
a rude but attractive picture, buried
away as it is between tall and glis-
tening buildings. The camp belongs
to the Michigan exhibit and is con-
sidered one of the glories of the VOL
VERNE State. Standing on a lot, %
by IS feet, its thick logs seem to hold
the earth in their firm grasp. Wild
forest scenery only is needed to make
the logging camp realistic as well as
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-06-15
To Clean All Kinds of Metals.

Wet a wooden rag in a mixture
composed of half a pint of refined
neatsfoOt oil and half a gill of tur-
pentine; dip in powdered rotten stone
and rub the metal briskly; wipe with
a soft cloth and polish with dry
leather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06

POLICE REroRT.-Last night was
clear and warm. There were six prls-
oners and one ledger at the station
house.
Mayor Strauss this morning disposed
of the following cases:
Henry Alexander, colored, for at
tempting to rob Mr.. Frank Toby's
money drawer. was fined s..
Mary Ann White, cOlored, charged
with having in her possession a pail~ot
shoes belonging to another colored
woman was made to deliver up the
property and pay the cost of the war
rant.
John West, coored, for beating his
wife, was fined s..
Perry Hollaway, colored, for assault
ing boy, was tiued s..
Edward Fields, colored, who had
been arrested on the charge of beating
his wife, was discharged, but the wom-
an, who denied the assault, and who
could give no reason for crying "mur-
der" was fined IS.
Patrick Martin, who said he came
from Washington, arrested for vagran-
cy, was ordered out of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06

DEATHS IN LoUDoUN.-Major Geo.
w. holland, one of Loudoun's oldest,
best known and most respected citizens,
died at his home near Round Hill,
Tuesday night, July 4th.
Mrs. Della S. Virts, widow of Mr..
Thos. Virts, and daughter of the late
Thos. Burch, died at the residence of
her mother. Mrs. Malinda Burch, July
4th. Mrs. Virts had for several years
been confirmed invalid.
Mrs. Shryock, the venerable mother
of Mr.. John Shyrock, OF the firm of
Shryock & Presgraves, of Leesburg,
died at her sons residence at Farmwell
Monday night, in the list year of her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06

THE TINE TO ADvERTIsE.-There is
no more profitable season for news
paper advertising than during gener-
al business depression, when panicky
feeling exists and the great mass of
people feel impelled to economic in
every possible way. When such con-
ditions exist the bargain announce
ments of the merchants are unusually
attractive, and many man or woman
who ordinarily trades with some per-
sonal friend, or at a store little more
convenient than others, will walk sew"
eral blocks to save dime or nickel.
The merchant, too, owing to a dull
trade, makes additional efforts to tide
over the stringency, and the bargains
be offers the public are real and desir-
able. He must have money to meet
his expenses, and first cost of wares is
not the most important consideration.
During the dull seasons the general
public has more time to read the news
papers, and SO the publisher can offer
the advertiser an increased circula ton,
and consequently more for his money,
Just as the advertiser offers the public
increased values in exchange for the
much needed cash, so that there Is a
mutual advantage to the people. the
merchant, and the publisher.-WoOn-
socket Reporter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06

FIRE COMPANY MEETINGs.-A regu-
lar meeting of the Hydraulion Fire
Company was held last night with
President r. +. Gronau in the chair and
c. F. Neale, secretary. The company
resolved to give an excursion to Colo
NAL Beach on Tuesday. July 18th, on
the steamer George Ieary and commit
tees were appointed to secure music,
&c. BY unanimous vote the present
fire wardens were recommended to the
CITY Council for reelection and Mr..
Geo w. Petty was recommended Tor
chief engineer. One new member was
elected.
The Columbia company also held a
meeting last night and transacted the
usual routine business. The present
fire wardens were endorsed for le cleo
ton and Mr.. W. H. Price WAS recon-
mended for chief engineer OF the fire
department. Mr.. J. ii. Strider pre-
scented the company with handsomely
framed photograph of the engine, hose
carriage and members of the company
AS they appeared in the parade in Fred
crick, Md, last month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06

pERsoHAL.-Walter ]. Dawkins, esq,
of Baltimore, and his sister, Miss Eva
Dawkins, are visiting the Misses Grlgg,
ll3 south Columbus street.
Mr.. Reed B. Poulton, of Leesburg, is
visiting relatives in this city.
Mrs. J. #. Beckham is visiting friends
in Charlestown, w. Va.
Miss. Mary Tebbs is visiting ftiends
in Franklin.
Representative Meredith called upon
Secretary Morton yesterday to again
urge the appointment of Col. 5. Well
ford Corbin, o. King George, for ap-
pointment rs Assistant Secretary OF
Agriculture.
Mr.. Robert ". Cline is sick at his
home on Wilkes street.
Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow, who has been
quite sick for the past few days, Is able
to be out again. /,
Mr. Al While, the Misses While and
Master Frank While have gone 20 Ohio
to visit friends. j..
Mrs. ]. T. Cox and children have left
for Caroline county to spend the sum-
mer at Mrs. C's old home, Spring
Grove. -
county, left yesterday for Laurel, Md,
where she will be the guest of the
Misses German at the country home OF
the Maryland Senator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06

FOURTH OF july Academia lit
tie son of Mr.. Frank Church, who is
summering at Riverside Park, on the
electric road, was the victim of a painful
accident on the Fourth of July. The
little fellow had broken fire cracker
into two pieces and ignited one. Not
Sizing" as he expected it would,
he began blowing at it, when the full
minating powder ignited and sent q
stream of fire into his nostrils and
right eye. He suffered considerable
pain and it was feared that the sight
of his eye was ruined, the pupil of
which became white. Yesterday, how
ever, the optic had assumed its normal
condition and no serious consequences
are apprehended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The City School Board meets to-
night.
a dance will be given at the Old Do
minion Boat Clubs house tonight.
Watermelons are becoming quite
abundant and cantalopes have mac G
their appearance.
The INGraulion fire company at
their meeting last night decided to give
an excursion to Colonial Beach on the
18th.
Mr.. w. E. Clarke is building a large
and handsome barn on his fine es-
tate, "Hayfeld," in lower Fairfax
county.
Mr.. George West lost valuable sor-
rel horse last night, the result OF kick
from another horse while pasturing on
Shutters Hill.
A repulsive looking freak called the
wild woman was brought here to-day
and taken to one of the excursion re-
sorts for exhibition.
Edna, the six.year-old daughter OF
Mrs. R. E. Figart, who resides on north
Columbus street, was seriously cut on
the face yesterday by the falling OF
some stove pipes.
The policemen who were charged by
merchant in the GAZETTE with being
in a bunch on King street before six
O'Clock Yesterday morning say the rules
require them to be ON that thorough
fare at that hour in order to meet the
relief squad. ~
Mr.. E. II. Reed says he is not the
man who was riding about the city on
Tuesday in an intoxicated condition
with a woman and that he did not see
the woman referred TO till late that
night. He also says he did not take
laudanum with suicidal intent and that
the doctor who was summoned to see
him treated him for a confusion on the
head, which he received at the hands
of some one unknown to him.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Peatre V.
Episcope and Minnie Stevens, of King
George county, Edward F. Mitchell,
of Strasburg, and Lizzie P. Bragg, of
Havmarket Pierce B. Redd, of Fau-
quier county, and Nora Davis, of Prince
William county; John Crown and Alice
c. Gaines, of Orange VIM. Page and
Anna West, both of Alexandria county;
Charles Craven and Hattie Destin, both
of Fairfax county, and George r. Pear
son and Annie R. Higginbottom, both
of LoudOun county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06

A terrific hailstorm visited Philadel-
pha and vicinity last night. Frozen
raindrops Of large size came down with
tremendous force, smashing in Win
dows by the thousand, stripping trees of
their foliage and striking terror to the
hearts of women and children by
the fearful noise made by contact with
tin roofs. The downpour lasted but q
few moments, but when it ceased it left
trail of damage that is estimated at
many thousands of dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06
Cor. Duke and Fairfax streets.

THE proprietors of Ely's Cream Balm do
not claim it to be a curc-ail but a remedy for
catarrh, colds in the head and hay fever. 1t
is not liquid or 4 snuff, is easily applied into
the nostrils 1t gives relief at once. SOC.
HAD catarrh of the head and throat for
five years. l used Ely's Cream Balm, and
from the first application was relieved. The
sense of smell, which had been lost, was re-
stored after using one bottle l have found
the Balm the only satisfactory remedy for ca
tarrl, and it has effected cure in my caSe.-
a. L. Never Waverly n Y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06
By r. F. Knox, iAuctianeer.
TRUSTEE'S SALE. 4

By virtue of the deed. of trust from Thomas
N. Fairfax and wife to the undersigned, re-
corded in deed book No, %, page 554, at the
request of the creditor thereby secured, the
undersigned will sell at public auction on
Royal street. in front Of the Market Building
in Alexandria, Va, on
SATURDAY, July %, 1893.
at or about 10 o'clock M, the following real
estate in the city of Alexandria, Va, situate
on the northeast corner of Duke and Henry
streets, fronting ON Duke street 81 feet 2l2
inches, and on Henry street 80 feet with the
use of the alley in rear thereof. The said
prop is the BRICK DWELLING AND
SIRE Oh the said corner.
Terms Of sale: Enough cash to pay the ex-
pense of the sale, and the principal and inter.
est due upon the note secured by said deed
say 81, $50, and the residue in two equal pay
ments at six and twelve months from day OF
sale with interest," secured by deed of trust or
retention of title.
ie17 Is Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06
A Horrible Railroad Accident

Is daily chronicle in our papers also the
death of some dear friend, who has died with
Consumption, whereas. if he or she had taken
Ottos Cure for Throat and Lung diseases in
time, life would have been rendered happier
and perhaps saved. Heed the warning! If
you have a cough or any affection of the
Throat and Lungs call at E. S. Leadbeater &
Sons, sole agents, and get trial bottle free.
Large size 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06
OUR REMNANT
DAY,
TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JULY eth.

No single element of our business receives
more thought than the art of losing money
when to make losses, how to make them wise
ly, 1t is IN art and we have learned it. The
adjustment of stocks to modern progressive
notions leaves many things out of harmony.
Wisdom tells us to let them go" not that in
trinsic worth is less, but because a new, bet
ter business policy demands it. One means
and one only, brings the desired result-the
losing method of the reduced price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-06
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. July 6.--The stock market re-
NAMED dull for some time after the opening
and the bears put out additional short lines
but without making much impression upon
prices. At about 1915 a. m. efforts to cover
caused prompt rally. At II a. m. the mar
ket was steady in tone.