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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
MR. RIPLEY ToPEKA's FRIEND
Says as Long as he is President No
Decrease sin Work Here.


When President Ripley entered the
rooms of the law department in the
general Office building today to attend
the annual meeting of the Santa Fe
railway. he carried in his hands a stack
of the cards issued q few days ago by
Secretary COburn of the state board of
agriculture, giving q history of Kansas
agricuituraIly during the past year.
Going the round of the directors seated
in the room he handed each one of the
cards, remarking, as he started to make
the round;
I want to give each of you fellows,
especially you eastern fellows, one of
these cards to show you that Kansas is
a good place to run a railroad through.
That card shows what Kansas has done
the past year and our earnings will
show what the road has done as a re-
suit"
In conversation President Ripley
said:
when was in this city last Decem-
Der attending the hearing of the receiV-
ership case, I told you that during the
year 1897 we would spend a million and
a half of money in improvements. We
have already spent that amount and
something more, and the road is now
materially improved as a result. Next
year I expect that fully a. million and
half Will be put into Improvements al
SO.
The most extensive improvements of
last year We're made in Kansas, and for
TINS reason the improvements during
the coming year will probably be light
er in this state than in some of the
other states However, We will cOntin-
ue to improve our tracks and road in
general in Kansas, and cCnsiderab BILE
money viii be spent here next year.
some time ago there was a report
circulated to the effect that had said
that the manufacturing work of the
road was to be distributed to different
division points. and considera Ole work
taken away from Topeka 1 wish to
deny this, and say that never made
any such statement. The general shops
of the road are in this city, and we
have them equipped second to none in
the United States. AS long as 1 am
connected with the road the manuf2c-
turing work viii continue to be done
here as it has in the past, and possibly
it viii be Increased The Asfops at TT.
Madison are 70 be fixed up, and the
machinery moved from the present
wooden building into the stone building
already standing, but this Will be
simply because the repair work of the
Chicago division demands it, and not
because there is any intention of divid-
ing the general work between the shops
at Topeka and TT. Madison"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
SUES THE RAILROADS
MO Pacific and Rock Island Charged
With Violating Quarantine Laws.

Kansas City, Dec. 9.-John e. Gilbert,
a Kansas stockman, brought suit in the
common pleas court of this city today
against the Missouri Pacific and Rock
Island railroad companies, Jointly, to
recover .S5 damages. Gilbert
charges that the railroads failed to dis
infect cattle cars after cattle afflicted
with Texas fever had been shipped in
them
GiIbert's petition sets forth that he
purchased 107 head of cattle last Aug
ust. which had been shipped to Kansas
City from Lyon county, Kan. He ship
ped them to Lost Springs, Kan, for
feeding and soon after they We're placed
on his ranch they became sick from
Texas fever. He alleges that the two
railroad companies violated the Kansas
quarantine regulations, which require
cars to be disinfected.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
NJ. O. B. DOUBLES INN. Y.
Foreigners in America Remember
Those Left Behind

New York, Dec. 9.-In the mail bags
which went on the steamer St. Paul
were 5000 foreign orders amounting to
24.554 pounds. These orders are for
Christmas presents, and most of them
go to Norway and Sweden. This is
the first large batch of foreign money
orders that has gone out this year. The
first orders each year go to Norway
and Sweden
About a week later those intended
for German friends are sent, and after
them go the orders sent to Great Brit
tain and Ireland. The money order
certificates to France come last, pres
ents being sent for New Year, accord
ing to the custom there.
The money order business in the New
York postofffce this year is about dou-
ble that of the last holiday season.
There were 90 900 money orders hand
led yesterday, as against 900 on the
corresponding day of last year
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
MADE EAST TIME.
Directors Train Knocks Of A 1-2
Hours Time Between Topeka
and Chic9co

The New York and Chicago gentlemen
who came to Topeka to attend the annual
meeting OF the board of directors of the
Santa Fe were given on the road what
the westerners call d ttouch of high nfe''
in running time.
The party come from Chicago via Atch-
ison. q distance of 51S miles. The run in
Guiding all stops, was made in twelve and
One-half hours.
This makes an average of nearly AZ
miles per hour for the entire distance
Kansas city is fifteen hours There was
no special effort to make fast run
rectors wanted to see all of the road they
could in daylight and the train kept up
4 lively rate of speed during the trip"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
GROWING WEAKER.
That is the Only Change Noted in
Mother McKinley's Condition.

Canton, O., Dec. 9.-Mother Mckinley
survived the night, but the morning
found her very weak The president
was at the bedside nearly the entire
night
There was no indication of change at
10 o'clock this morning. At that time
she was resting quietly and the presi-
dent was out for a. walk.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
..Katvv Has a Water Famine.

Parsons, Dec. 9.-The M, K. & T is
Indian Territory. The bridge and build
ing department of the Texas lines has
received orders for all the water tubs
belonging to the Texas lines to be sent
to South McAlester and Muskogee, for
use in water trains in the territory.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
Double Track for the Rock Island.

cars of material for the Rock Island
extension to Atchison. arrived at
Rushville yesterday evening. The fact
ing right of way 200 feet wide indicates
that a double track will be laid. The
amount of material being received also
indicates this.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
A oman Killer'' Comes IN.

Engine No. 600 is in the round house
for repairs. This engine is known
among railroad men as "a man killer"
Several years ago this engine turned
over in wreck west of Marcelline No.
and Engineer Fred Heddy was killed,
since then the engine has been known
as a man killer" Some who are sup
erstitious have a constant fear of the
engine and avoid her as much as possi-
hle
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
BRYAN KILLING DUCKS.
Shot 43 Water Fowl on a Hunt Near
Galveston.

Galveston. Dec. 9-Wiliiam J. Bryan
and party returned last evening from Their
duck-hunting trip to Lake Surprise, in
Chambers county.
Mr.. Bryan carried off the palm by bag
ging forty-three ducks of which twelve
were canvas-backs. He expressed him
appeared to be in the best of health
After dinner Mr. Bryan departed for
San Antonio, where he will be Joined by
Mrs Bryan and eX-COnSul General Crit
tenden for d tour of Mexico.
Mr.. Bryan said he expected to reach
home about January 16.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

G. L. Simpson, the wholesale and re-
tail oyster merchant of BOP Kansas
avenue, died of pneumonia very sud.
denly yesterday at 2:15 O'Clock at the
StOrmont hospital He had been i'll but
a few days and his death was unex-
pected. The deceased was a single
man. He had built UP a hourishing
oyster business, running in competition
with the old oyster companies He was
well known in the city and was uni
Versally popular. J. Z. Simpson,
brother who lives in Kansas City, 81,
rived yesterday noon Another brother
from Washington, D. c., arrived today
The deceased's parents live at Wash
ingtOn. The funeral services were held
this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The re-
mains were taken to Kansas City for
burial.
Mrs. H. D. Dutton died last evening
at O'Clock at the residence of her SON
in-law, J. II. FOUGHT She was the wild
ow of NJ. r. Dutton and the mother Of
H. r. DuttOn. Mrs. DuttOn was a mem
Der of the Baptist church of Lawrence
She was well known in TOpel.~ and
had a large circle of friends. The fu-
neral services will be held tomorrow at
u O'Clock at J. II. Foucht's residence
al 712 Taylor street. The burial viii
take place in Lawrence.
VIM. Crawford Of Maple Hill drop
ped dead yesterday near his home. He
will be buried tomorrow at Maple Hin.
b George Rauss. foreman of the COM
posing room of the Capital received
word yesterday Of the death of his
father in st. Louis. He and Mrs. Rauss
left last evening for st. Louis.
Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver is in good condition. De-
Wits Little Early I2isers are famous
little pills for constipation, biliOusnesg,
indigestion and all stomach and lv9F
troubles G. w. Stansfeld, 632 KAN
sas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
Solves the Coal Stealing Problem.

Arkansas City, Dec 9.-Every winter
the railroad companies have been
bothered with coal thieves. A car load
of coal would hardly get in the yards
here until some one would be stealing
it. The Missouri Pacific has made an
Improvement whereby it is thought this
stealing can be prevented. They have
fenced a piece of track in the yards
here with ten wire barb fence. AS
soon as the coal arrives it is sent into
this +'pen" and locked up and held there
safely until unlOaded.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
Annual G. q. R. Encampment.

BY unanimous vote Of the executive
committee of the council of administra-
ton. Department Commander BOtkin was
instructed to arrange for the holding of
the next annual session of the department
encampment within the last two weeks
of April. 1898. at Wichita. In pursuance
of that instruction the dates have been
fixed for April 20, q and % The council
of ton and the committee on
credentials will be in session on the 20th,
and the encampment proper will begin on
the 21St.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
HONORS FOR BRYAN.
Reception Being Arranged Through
out Mexico.

City Of Mexico. Dec 9-There is much
interest shown in Mr.. Bryan's approach
ing visit, and the disposition is to treat
him as a. distinguished American with
out regard to his political standing as
the chief of the Democratic party. He
will be cordially received by the gov
ernment and shown many attentions.
The American residents in various
cities are organizing reception commit
tees
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
George Vanderbilt on a Tour.

New York, Dec. George w. Van
derbilt. bound on a tour of the world,
was a passenger on the American liner
St Paul for Southampton. 1t is his
intention to visit India for a hunting
expedition. Later ne win go to Japan.
w. B. Osgood Field, his friend, accom-
0anipd him
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
santa Fe to Avoid Washouts.

Santa Fe. N NJ, Dec. 9.-The annual
meeting of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe sub-railway coal and coke
corporation in New Mexico took place
here yesterday. 1t was decided to
change the line of the Silver City and
Deming road between Hudson and Sill
Yer City, running the road UP in the
foothills in order to avoid the WaShOutS
incident to the present roadbed.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09

Nudge The new car sheds received
special attention. The machine shops,
coach shops and round houses were
visited in turn. The visitors expressed
themselves as well pleased and some of
them were surprised at the large i'm
provements that have taken place.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
The Avooa Beaches Port.

Cape Town. Dec. 9.-The British troop
ship Avoca. with about LOCO men on board,
from Jamaica. has arrived here safely. \
rumOr prevailed in Halifax yesterday that
the Avoca had fOUndered, but the report
WAS not credited in London.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
Wrote ave Shall Meet Beyond tie
RIVER

New York Dec 9.-The Rev. DR..
John Atkinson, pastor of the Method st
Episcopal church. at Haverstraw, N
Y, died at that place today. aged IS
years. He was the author of I'VE
Shall Meet Beyond the River" and OF
numerous works on church affairs
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09

he has never been over the Santa F'e
California line. Both Mr.. Fowler and
Mr.. DuVaI are accompanied by several
friends.
President Ripley and the remainder
of the party will return to the East
after going as far as Newton.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
90 Close for Lack of Moneu-

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 9.-The board
of education has decided to close the
schools in Minneapolis March I, 1898, be-
cause it has no money and no legal right
to borrow.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09

The officials of the Santa Fe made a
tour of the shops and round houses this
morning in company with Superintend-
ent of Machinery Player, Master Car
Builder Hodge, and Superintendent
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
Ferrine wins a Priz,

San Francisco, Dec. 9.-Prof. Perrine,
one of the members of the Lick OBJ
servatory staff, has received a letter
from the French academy of science,
announcing that his work in astronomy
has been considered of such value as to
merit the bestowaI on him of one of the
annual prizes. The award will be made
at a public meeting in Paris in the lat
ter part of this month.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09

J. H. Gregg, of Dundee. Kan, writes:
my little daughter who has been trou-
bIed with Group ever since she was
three months old, I never found any
thing to relieve her until I tried Beggs
Cherry Cough Syrup,and that has cured
her entirely. I think it is the best
Cough Syrup on the market. At drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09

Tt is easy to catch a cold and just as
easy to get rid of it if you commence
1t cures coughs. colds, bronchitis, pneu-
monia and all throat and lung troubles
It is pleasant to take, safe to use and
saS avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09

Little Giant Pills They cure not only
constipation, sick headaches and bill
Housness. but relieves all kinds of dis
order. Take no substitutes. At drug
gistS.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09


Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. CSC. The genuine has L.
3. O. on each tablet.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
Ayers
Cure

better known as Ayers Cherry Pee
toral, has made a record for its
remarkable cures of asthma. Cases
that have been considered beyond
hope or help have been cured by
this remedy. We give two examples
of such cures out of the many on
record
Ny mother has been a great sufferer
from asthma for the past ten years, and her
recovery is almost without a parallel. On
account of her advanced age-over seventy
We had but little hopes OF ever seeing her
well again; but we are sincerely grateful to
inform you that she has been entirely cured
by the use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral-"
INGLIS BANKS, Tar Brook, N. S. -
@I was a sufferer for long time from
asthma, vainly endesvoring to procure relief
in the use of ordinary remedies. At lengthI
was induced to try bottle Of Ayers Cherry
Pectoral- The first bottle afforded me so
much benefit that I continued the use of the
remedy until entirely cured"
JOSEPH KL0NZ Charlotte, n. C.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09

Take your lunch at the Cremerie,
Scott & Scott, four doors north of the
old stand.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09

Photographs-aH sizes, all prices
Leonard takes them, ,613 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
NJ stark-- Pleasant RIDE. O-.

Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, o., says,
AFTER two doctors gave up my boy to
die, [ saved him from Group by using
One Minute Cough Cure" It is the
quickest and most certain remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles. G. w. Stansfield, 632 Kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09

Rev. D. A Wickizer of Des Moines Ia,
Will arrive this week and conduct services
Sunday next at the First Christian
church He comes with a view of becon-
ing pastor of that congregation.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09
The Coming Woman.

Who goes to the club while her hus-
band tends the baby, as we'll as the
good old-fashioned woman who looks
after her home, viii both at times get
run down in health. They will be trou-
bled with loss of appetite, headaches,
sleepIessness, fainting or dizzy spells.
The most wonderful remedy for these
women is Electric Bitters. Thousands
of sufferers from Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys rise up and call it blessed 1t
is the medicine for women. Female
complaints and Nervous troubles of all
kinds are soon relieved by the use of
Electric I3itters. Delicate women
should keep this remedy on hand to
build up the system. Only soc per bot
tie For sale by Swift & Holiday
The Rev G. f. Morrison is still a free
man. Policeman John Haisch returned
today without his prisoner. He SAYS he
went as far as Kentucky after the Texas
preacher, but failed to find him.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09

VIM. Crawford Of Maple Hill drop
ped dead yesterday near his home. He
will be buried tomorrow at Maple Hi1l.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-09

George Rauss, foreman of the COM
posing room of the Capital, received
word yesterday of the death of his
father in St. Louis. He and Mrs. Rauss
left last evening for st. Louis.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-03

along the line of the Cincinnati South
ern railroad. These men struck on May
!, and have done no work since. All
efforts to settle the strike have proved
Cnavailing. Few Of the men had any
money saved up, and the majority are
now suffering for the necessities of lie.
TIN PLATE WAGE SCALE.
Pittsburg, Pa, July 1.-The second con
ference between committees of manufac-
turers and the Amalgamated associa-
ton, on the tin plate wage scale began
here al 9 o'clock this afternoon. There
was a full representation on both sides.
The manufacturers held a meeting du-
ring the morning to discuss the situation.
At the close of the manufacturers meet
ing, Chairman Greer OF Newcastle sad
he could make no prediction as to the
outcome of the conference.
I'VE positively viii not pay the scale
demanded by the workers. said he.
THE condition of the trade viii not war
rant an increase in the cost of produc-
ton"
The working scale committee held a
preliminary meeting daring the morning
They determined, as ever, to make no
concessions from their original demands,
and are confident Of success
The meeting adjourned at midnight
until tomorrow morning, without having
sion was given over to discussion of the
merits of each side of the case, neither
side offering any compromise. The
workers think that tomorrow the manu-
facturers will make some concessions.
but the manufacturers will not admit
any such movement on their part.
ALABAMA IRON WORKERS.
Birmingham, Ala, uJly 2.-The two
rolling mills here and at Gate City have
closed down pending the signing Of the
scale of the Amalgamated Associa ton
Of Iron and Steel Workers. The miners
are still at work and the companies op-
Grating them have asked the men 10 ac-
cept a small reduction. Indications
point to their acquiescing.
LOWERED UNDER PROTEST.
Brockton, aMss.. July What is ia
ken to be the initial movement towards
general reduction in hte prices paid
for Goodyear lasting in this city was dis
posed of today when it became known
that on their return 10 work after the
usual summer suspension, the lasters
of the G. g. Snow company would be
asked to accept reduction which means
an average loss OF so cents a day. The
change will directly affect about $50
men. The new price list will be &C.
cepted under protest, with the expecta-
ton that the entire shop will be struck
"xnen the proper time comes"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-03
TO SWAP WE ATHER REPORTS
United States and Mexico Arrange Meteoro-
logical Reciprocity.

Washington. July Am irnpor;an.
arrangement has been completed be-
tween the United States and Mexico for
an exchange Of weather bureau reports.
The United States is interested in secur-
ing Information OF storms that come in
70 this country through Mexico. and
Mexico wants 20 know about the tenn
pera.ures working toward them An ef-
fort viii now be made 20 secure some
arrangement by which information OF
Storms IN the West Indies can be secur-
ed. The bureau now has reports az ir-
regular times from the IVES. Indies.
where there are nine meteorological sta
tons But Il is desired 20 have a daily
telesrsphic repor. such az Is received
from stations n this country. The wes.
India service would cos: abous so, 900
per snnum- TIE Mexican service is Sc
cured with a cost 90 not over 500. ar5
possibly no, more than 800 per anuum-
The Mexican system viii reach e.a-
lions ever the whole region % the coun-
Try covered by the Mexican seieg-aphfc
service. with at ieas. 5ne station n Low
er California, six OF The Mexican gu,s
Aaass 49, ..~AsAi~ >i- rhs psaiA.,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-03
TO TAX STOCKS AND BONDS
Tariff Bill Amendment at Which wall
Street Raises n Howl

Washington, July Senator Lodge to-
day prepared a draft of an amendmen
TO the tariff bill providing for stamp
tax on stocks and bonds, in accordance
with the action of the Republican sena-
torial caucus Of last night. and submitted
il to the finance committee As prepared
the amendment provides for a tax Of 5
cents a share OF 800 or fraction of the
face value OF capital stock or of bonds
on their issuance, and OF cents for each
SEQ or fraction on each transfer Of stocks
or bonds. United States and state bonds
are exempted, as are individual bonds 70
secure mortgages. and also the stock and
bonds OF mutual benefit building associa-
tons. The amendment has been submit
ted 10 the Republican members of the ju-
dietary committee and approved by them
as to form.
New York, July The governors of
the Stock Exchange sent 10 Washington
telegram protesting against the pro-
posed tax on stock and bond transactions
and asking that the finance committee OF
the senate grant a hearing.
New York, July 2.-The news from
Washington thar tax on all stock and
bond transactions was contemplated by
the government was discussed generally
in Wall street today. The more corserv
alive houses, especially those dealing in
investment securities, look with disfavor
on the subject President Ares OF the
Stock Exchange said that the proposition
was in-advised. He had no knowledge.
except In general way. he said. Of the
action OF the Republican senate caucus.
and until he had more DEFINITE informs-
lion he would say nothing except 10 ex-
press the hope that the proposed measure
would fail John T. Terry, a director Of
The Western Union Telegraph and Man
haitian Railway companies. said ne dJuh.
I'd the constitutionaiity Of the measure.
and thought i. unfair and unjus; in
stesdfast Republican since the forna-
every way. Mr.. Terry. vino has been a
ton Of the party. said Il seemed 10 him
that the party was rushing itself TO ruin
when ii passed suca legislation.