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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
FIRST KANSAS CITY RAIL WAY.
Old TurntabIe of the independence
& Fort Wayne Unenrthed Mt

The old turntable of the Independence &
Fcrt Wayne railroad, which was built in
1919, was uncovered yesterday by workmen
who were ~excavating for the proposed i'm
provement of Maple avenue in Independ-
ence. The Independence & Fort Wayne was
the first railroad Quilt west of the Missis-
sippi river. Its %turntable in Independence
was located on Maple avenue. between
Usage and Liberty streets. To the north
of the turntable was the warehouse of the
railroad. which was burned several years
age. 1t was a great railroad system in its
day, but that was in the long ago.
Its rails were of wood and extended from
Independence to the Missouri river at West
port landing. which like its successor of
the same site, Kansas City, was the nat
ural center of the transportation lines serv-
ing the Western country. The right of way
afforded n gradual incline from Independ-
ence TO the river, down which the cars ran
OF their own v%olition. They were drawn by
mules. six or eight, as the load required.
The turntabie was a crude affair. Portions
of it lave been placed in the office of the
gas and water company at Independence as
mementoeS.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
TRUST" is STILL BOLD.
Doing Business I'm In Spite of
Lnw-Puts Coffee on
the List.

Topeka. Kas-. Nov. 20.-(Special.) CoHee
has been placed on the equality" list by
the wholesale jobbers, trust of Kansas. and.
no Kansas 1obbcr can now get coffee to
sell unless he agrees to sell il at The card
price. This information was brought to the
attorney general to-day by a representative
of one of the wholesale houses. c. T.. KEEL
so. a travelling salesman for the Parkhurst-
Davis Company, Of Topeka. and ], G.. Cor
don. representing a coffee jobbing house Of
Kansas City, held Il consultation with As
slstant Attorney General Smelling this fore
noon. They wanted 10 lind out If the legal
department of the state proposed to at
tempt 10 enforce the antitrust law. They
said that they had been informed that At
torncy General Boyle as well as Mr.. SncIi-
Ing had reached the opinion that the law
was unconstitutional. and that since thaft
impression had got out the wholesale
jobbers' trust of Kansas had extended its
list Of equality" articles to include coffee.
Mr.. Gordon produced a letter from his
house warning him not 10 sell the Park
hurst-Davis Company any coffee unless IL
agreed to maintain the trust price. Mr.
Mr.. kelso said that in order to do business
his company would hive TO handle coffee
lie wanted to know If it was co+rect that
the legal department had reached the opiu-
ion that the law Was unconstitutional
Assistant Attorney GeneraI Smelling no,i-
fled them that neither Mr.. Boyle nor him.
self had ever; reached any such a .concIu-
sion: on the other hand. they believed rhat
the law was valid. and that an effort womb
soon be made to enforce il. Some additional
testimony Will be taken at Chanute on De-
csnber ., and as soon as II can be trans
.r.bed and inspected the attorney general
expects to bring proceedings to bust the
trust." He VIII resort first 10 'inirincfior
proceedings. and If that fails he will ap,r,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
RUFF CONE DENOUNCED.
SedswiclS County Pop Committee
PASSES a Resolution Asking
Him to Resign. .

Wichita. Kas.. Nov. eo.-tSDecial.) The
Popul!st county committee to-day passed
n resolution requesting RUFF Cone 10 re-
sign his position as state central commit
teeman. There We're twenty-five members
present at the meeting, and a bitter war
of words resulted before the vote was
AXE The resolution carried by two votes.
Cone was sent for and appeared before
the committee and said he would not re-
sign. He dared and challenged them 10
do their worst. He roasted 3. L. kies,
editor of the Commoner. in unvarrished
language. Kies was in the room when
Cone started TO talk. but soon retired.
The Pooulist party is-rent in twain, and
n fierce struggle will ensue for supremacy
between the two aatiSiIS.-'T fight be-
gan when Governor Leedy appointed Col
onel Jocelyn and George Spencer as po-
lice commissioners.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
PRUNING DOWN THE SURPLUS.
baltimore Directors Wipe
Worthless Property OF the
COmpnny's Hooks.

Directors of the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road have Informed the stockholders of the
road that in the course of the last wear
they had wiped off the books of the COM
pany worthless assets to the amount of
81, So, f95.
The wipinE out of worthless assets car-
ried for years on the books of the com
pany is the most striking feature of the
directors report. Once before in tha biso
terry of the compar its accounts We're
given similar radical treatment. This was
III lSsS. when Mr.. Samuel Spencer. now at
president of the Baltimore & Ohio. Prior
to that time it was the frequent boast that
the surplus of the Baltimore d Ohio ac-
eregated Sis,eN.ONo. A committee OF the
directors overhauled the books in 1855 and
found that S2i, GOO. 900 of this surplus was
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
made up of uncollectable claims and value

made up of uncollectable claims and value
less securities.
Since then it has been the feeling In con-
sentative financial circles that another
pruning equally radical was necessary. For
some months past Il of the di-
rectors has been engaged in this work.
The personnel of this committee has been
the subject of considerable inquiry. 1t
was composed of Messrs. Alexander Shaw,
William II. Blackford and John V. l..
Findlay. Major Shaw is the chairman of
the Baltimore reorganization committee
and is well posted regarding the finances
of the Baltimore & Ohio. Mr.. blackboard
has been Il director for many years and IS
well known in financial circles. MIR. Find
lay Is one of the state directors in the
board. Tn personnel of the committee was
regarded as such that no single interest in
the property would be given any particular
advantage
"A complete overhauling of the assets of
the company WAS made. Much attention
was given to the stocks and bonds of 9TH
er corporations owned by the Baltimore a.
Ohio Railroad Company. Failure of q num-
Der of the properties upon which these Sc
curitieS Were based to earn either interest
or dividends made n la E block of the bords
and stocks value1esS. In such instances the
placed Il nominal value. and the
cost at which they appeared on the books
of the company was charged TO profit and
loss. Where the market value of Others
was less than their cost, as shown on the
books. the depreciation was charged off
and the securities We're written down at
their market value.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21

on any other of the lines. On the West
port branch all the joints welded in one
particular night nave broken. This was
night. The welding company has cIIaranl
teed the work and will have to make the
repairs.
The scheme of welding the rails and do
of the best inventions in the street rail-
way world" declared Mr.. Holmes. TT
used to be impossible to unite the rails
ing in less than a week. The greatest wear
on the cars was the loose joints. The rails
themselves wore out first at the Joints.
questions We had to solve. The end OF one
rail would become slightly worn and loose.
me rail that fitted up to the loose one and
Each time the car wheels passed over the
joint there was Il jolt that made the pas
sengers uncomfortable and in the. course
OF time had u disastrous effect on the roll
ing stock of the company. Blu with the
Joints thoroughly welded everything Is diff
ferent. We don't have the monotonous rat
Ting and humping of the cars every thirty
feet as we used to. The passengers are
able to enjoy car rides and the ompany
saves money in the long run"
The books of the company show that the
average amount spent each spring ,by the
company in repairing rail- joints alone. was
$1,000. Each year the same joints would
have to be repaired. To put new bolts and
fishplates at the joints necessitated the
tearing up of the pavement around the
joints
w spent between So. 900 and $40. 900 last
summer simply in welding these rails" said
MIR. Holmes. Next summer We intend to
weld every rail joint on the whole system"
Are you sure the principle of leaving no
room for the expansion and contraction of
the rails Is correct?"
There Is no question about 1t. The street
ailWay of Montreal. Canada, have had
welded joints for five years. A number OF
cities In the East have tried 1t, and it has
proved to be the very thing We ave been
looking for. Each of the companies that
the first year. The first year shows up all
the weak points in the rails. AS soon as
the points are strengthened then there Is no
trouble. / do not anticipate any trouble
on any of the lines but the Troost. but even
II 10 per cent of our joints break this win
ter we Will have saved hundreds of dol
lars on the rolling stock and on the other
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
Texas & rnciGc Plays to Gallery.

The Texas 6 Pacific has notified it's con-
n%ections that il Will demand its fun pro-
portion of the so cent rate on packing house
mon points. ever where the combination
of rates through TeXarkana is lower than
this basis. This action of the Texas &
Pacific is of no particular Importance. be-
cause it is required to accept all ship
ments offered at the local rates out of
TeXarkara. and where the combination of
rates is lower than the 80 cent basis. the
only difference will be in the matter of
billing. 1t looks like a theatrical play to
henetit the Texas a. Paci1icS standing with
the other Texas roads. No other possible
result can accrue from the issuance of this
nOiice-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21

! e.ted in our already popular monthly household publication.
\ We nox make you an Offer tha: "a 70 plan, home, I'D
( straightforward that you CGnno: make any rsisate-
: READ EVERY WORD WITH GREAT Gaze.
Z We publish in this adv't. 4 Picture Puzzles, No. l. asa,
y which VIC Sar: you to study out. VIXEN you ind the folr
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i the lines on the bottom OF this adv't and send to Us without
I acent OF money, or even q poEtcCc stamp, then If you nre
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I For the best solution, received each day, a S22. 90 Gold
4 Watch: for Tie s.eona beat solution each day. q beautiful
4 Imported Tea Bet, value S11 SO: for tn" seven nett bt-t
\ solutions. each day, \ S9.S7 Kou.sh-Sakih Diamond and
4 Euby Eing: fer the next best solution. a 5000 Gold Ptecs;
Z and for nil other correct solutions. Prizes Of Good vsluo.
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4 wait . long time in uncertainty be;oEe you know tho result.
\ There Is no element of loiscry 20 our plan. 1t makes no d If
= All you need Is to mail this sheet to Us and on the day itrea,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
Mr.. Robinson to Buy More Engines

w. P. Robinson. Jr.. general manage of
the st. Joseph d Grand Island. will leave
St. Joseph for New York this evening.
While in tine East Mr.. Robinson will con-
tract for three new engines for the Grand
Island. these, engines to combine speed
with strength and to be used in the fast
freight service of the road between S..
Joseph and Grand Island. While in The
East Mr.. Robinson will meet most of the
directors of the road. and shortly after
his return developments may be expected
in the matter of the Grand Islands en-
trance to Kansas City, either Via the pro-
routes
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21

J.. B.. Marshel. chief clerk of the Mil
waukee freight department. celebrated the
t~wenty-fifth anniversary Of his wedding
yesterday. Friends dropped in by ones and
-twos during the day and prolfered assist
ance in the celebration. Last evening a
number of them gathered at Mr.. Marshefs
home, III Ruby avenue, Argentine, where
there was a formal celebration of the
event. Mr.. Marshel was married in New
Albany. Ind. He is the father of three
children: he says four, but one is a son-in-
law recently acquired.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
4 Lost Husband Found.

Mrs. II. c. Coburn. wife of a farmer liv-
ing ut Cedar Junction. kas., arrived IN
Kansas City yesterday in search of her
husband who left Cedar junction last Fri
day for Lamar. Mo-, for the purpose Of
buying Il farm. He carried 800 i'll cash.
On Sunday he was at Lamar. and on Mon
day at Butler, Mo. Since then Mrs. Coburn
had not heard from him.
Coburn was heard from last night at
De Soto. kas., where he is alive and We'll.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
BOYLE PROMISES TO HELP.
Instructed to Go After the
Alleged Coal Trust.

Topeka. Kas., Nov. 20.-(special.) The
attorney general has written to County At
'torney Allen, of Harvey county, instruct
ing him to dig up what evidence he can
of the existence Of a Kansas coal trust
and that if he finds sufficient evidence to
warrant it to begin proceedings at once to
dissolve the trust. Mr.. Boyle has promised
to render him assistance in the prosecu-
ton of any proceedings Of that nature in
Stituted.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
PENSION BOARD REoRGANIzED.
Assistant Secretary Davis Makes Col,
H. ID. Bruce, of Illinois,

Washington. Nov. 20.-Assistant Secretary
of the Interior Davis has made a ~reorgani-
cation of the board of pension examiners.
Colonel w. T. Pierson, who was detailed
from the pension bureau as chairman of
the board. has been recalled to the bureau
and Colonel II. d. Bruce, of Illinois. has
been appointed chairman. Colonel Bruce
is a brother-in-law of Senator Teller, of
Colorado. and has been identified with the
work of the board for twenty years. J. w.
BiXler. of Iowa. and Captain L.. C. Hall. of
Pennsylvania, long connected with the ad.
Indication of pension cases, have been ap-
pointed vice chairmen of the board.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
katy to Reduce Time to Texas.

The operating department of the "Katy'
yesterday announced that 1t was figuring
on Il new time card for the entire system.
in which it is proposed to cut down the
time from st. Louis, and Kansas City. to
Galveston to eight hours. The road has
been put into shape for high speed. and this
condition is to be maintained for the pas
senger traffic to move on 4 fast schedule.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
Accounts Are Short.

After making Il thorough Investigation
of the books of the industrial Council. the
trustees of that body have discovered that
Edward NJ. Mahcney. the treasurer, has
$500 of the councils money in his posses
sion. Where Mahoney has gone is Il mys-
terry for the trustees. He has not been
heard from since November L.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
LEGAL NOTICES.
Mayors Proclamation
For a Special Election.

Notice Is hereby given that in compll-
ailce with the requirements OF I proposal
from the iaWmakinS authorities of Kansas
Siiy. MISSOURI tuppe house document No.
o.9sb, approved October 9Th, 1891. entitled
"A proposal from the lawmakIng authori-
.ies OF Kansas City. Missouri. 10 the quail
neo voters OF such city. that the city char
yer thereof be amended by extending tho
city limits, and also in compliance with
ordnance Nc. Sg6e, entitled An ordinance
providing a form Of submitting to the quail
ihed voters OF Kansas City, Missouri, d
proposed amendment 10 the city charter
Dy extending the city limits and for ascer-
tanning the result OF the election on such
proposed amendmen: and making a proper
record of the fact and providing for y
speCiai election TO ascertain the wish OF
sala quaiified voters on such proposition
approved October 9Th. 1885,. Il special cleo.
Ion Is hereby ordered TO be held III Kansas
lily. jackson county Missouri, on Thurs
Say. the second day of December. 1891. for
lns purpose OF voting upon the proposed
dEenGment TO the charter Of said city -
fr9vited in said proposal and ordinance.
Wines my hard and the seal Of said
nIh.ds City. Missouri. this 18th day OF o.
tober. y. D. 1SsI.
Attest: Ae s CJ.ERY
"oeaJ City Clerk
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
Special officer Accidentally s,o,

f. d. Helderman. special officer for III.
Suburban Belt railway, was shot in the toe
by Officer Kennedy of No. 2 precinct FRI
to stop n negro fight in a house at Eighth
and Santa Fee streets. belonging to the
mpa
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
Jumped From a Window.

Dora Mcintosh. a negress. iumped from
the second story of Lucy Cooks boarding
house at l0i1 St. Louis avenue last night
with the intention of committing suicide.
She escaped with a broken right ankle.
She arrived in the city a week ago from
Renfrow, O. T.. without money.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
Pre.ent to colonel stove.

Western Missouri here last week. the ex-
allied Masops of the Scottish Rite presented
to Colonel j. G.. Stowe a magnificent Jewel,
was Of gold and jewels. and cost over $500.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
Bnnk Robbcr Skip..

r. +. Lee. marshal of the supreme court,
was in the city yesterday looking for Will
Lockridge. who was convicted of bank
robbery at Savannah. Mo, several months
ago. The supreme court affirmed the sem
tcnce of the lower court of five years for
Lockridge.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21

at n meeting held a few nights ago in Kan
sas City AT which about 90 per cent of the
Kansas jobbinG houses were represented.
soap, matches, I've. coffee and tobacco.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
Still Another Raid.

Armed with state warrants from Justice
Krueger'S court, a squad of city detectives
yesterday raided the Colored American
Club at $50 Main street.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
Mr.. Condor Made Chief Operator.

Billy Condor. one of the tollboard op-
orators at No. / police station. has beer
appointed chief operator by the board Of
police commissioners.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
PIE HUNTERS ARE ACTIVE.
Pushing Their Candidates. in View
of Expected Appointments Soon
After Congress COnvenes.

Washington, Nov. 20.-(Special.) With
the near approach Of congress. the fellows
locking after the various Oklahoma appli-
cants show increased activity. Most every
one desiring an appointment. In the terri
tories especially, has someone engaged here
to look after his interests. These profess
sional officebaggers put up the usual con
game on applicants. explaining defeat or
success, as it may be.
II is believed that the selection of judges
will be about the first thing done for Okla
homa. That will be pulled off within two
or three weeks after congress convenes.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21
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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-21

Section S. Those who deposit one of thu
above ballots or any part thereof with ths
word No" erased after the proposed
amendment shall be deemed to have VOTED
for such proposed amendment, and those
who deposit said ballot or any part thereof
with the word Yes erased after the pro-
posed amendment shall be deemed to have
voted against said proposed amendment.
The foregoing sections are a true copy
Of the original sections IN said ordinance
Nc. 1851 Attest: c. g. CURRY
0eal-l City Clerk.