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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
INVASION OF PORTO RICO.

T. Dart Walker the artist and war
correspondent who accompanied Gener-
al Miles expedition to Porto Rico for
Harper's Weekly writes of the scenes
on the transports. He says:
1.-THE rank and file were packed as
closely as the horses. Their hammocks
were new and comfortable. But how
much room did they have in which to
swing? Just eighteen inches. In the
drill regulations of the army the width
of a man is estimated at twenty-five
inches. 1t is not pleasant to have four
inches of your twenty-five cut off when
you are trying to sleep in terrific heat,
and the ship is rolling in the bargain.
The troops on the ROumanian and the
City of Washington were simply packed
on board, and they suffered some. They
didn't complain. Why should they?
Weren't they going to war, or some
thing resembling it-and why should
they expect home or even sea comforts
at such a time? The long delay and
uncertainty as to starting were over,
and discomfort could be endured be-
cause of that. The point of view makes
a difference in the perspective.
The men on the st. Louis and the
st. Paul really had some sea comforts,
however. They had room in which to
sleep. Then, too, these ships were
Louis was. Captain Goodrich of the
st. Louis is not the kind kind of man
TO tolerate even a suspicion of dirt. No
troop ship horrors for himl His COM
plete fOrethOught, in providing all re-
quisite necessaries and in making his
ship absolutely wholesome throughout,
was much appreciated by all on board.
The large deck space on the st. Louis
and the St. Paul gave the soldiers COM
fort. One night proved it's advantages.
Sleep was impossible in the hot cabins
and hotter bunks-Weu ventilated
though the ships were. The second
night found hundreds of men on the
St Louis, priVates and officers,
stretched out in a confused tumble on
the spacious decks. all wrapped up in
blankets. Mr.. Walkers picture taken
from Harper's Weekly, Faithfully por-
trays the scene. Here and there white
silently. The soldiers needed them not:
their fatigue inducing the soundest kind
of slumber Nor did the troops move
about much in the daytime. In fact.
for three days and three nights each
man seemed to lie in the same place.
They were resting, simply resting; and
the fact that they lay still indicated
that indeed they needed rest.
There was very little seasicknesS on
the trip down-on this ship at least.
Only about a dozen fever cases were de-
velOped, a fact which reveals the thor
Ough work of Captain Goodrich in
making careful preparation of the yes
sci for her human cargo. The days
were hot but the nights were delightful
~ cool; and there were no especial in
cidents, other than those which are
common on all military transports,
where the men laugh and sing and joke
and speculate as to the future, and eat
and sleep and write home"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19

ing the preferred and common stock
holders of the Oregon Railroad and
Navigation company, was held here to-
day. The following were designated
to be voted for by the voting trustees
as directors of the company at the an
nual meeting to be held at Portland,
Ore, on September 1: A. l. Mohler,
H. w. Corbett, w. B. Aver, w. w.
Cotton, william Macintosh, Henry
Falling. W. NJ Ladd and A. l. Mills
of Portland; Miles @. Moore of Wa1la
WaIIa William L. Bull, Henry W. Can
non, Daniel S. Lamont and Edward H.
Harrison of New York; Q. S. Mellen Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
FARMER BUYS MINE.
Gives Up His Money and Signs Notes
That He Will Have 20 Pay

Normal ILL.,. Aug. ia sensational
silver brick swindle has been developed.
in which the principal victim is Smith
H. Knott of this place. Knott, who is
aged 63, is a retired farmer It seems
certain that he has been plucked to
the tune of S25 900 or $780, 900, if not
more. Knott was visiting in Ell Paso,
Tex, recently, and was associated
there with NJ Sieberlng and his four
sons of Peoria county, illinois, By
means Of a fraudulent assay he was in
duced to invest in a valueless silver
mine. Knott gave $4,000 cash and
notes. The notes are now coming to
Normal and Bloomington for collection.
Knott is seeking to stop payment, but
they have got into innocent third par
ties hands. Knott is worth 100000 to
$50. O0O owning a 300 acre farm in Cham
paign county and valuable property
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
HANNA PLAYED THE RACES
Cleveland Crowd Lost a Barrel of
Money on Bad Guessing.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 19.-The boast Of
NJ. A. Hanna and other Cleveland friends
of the western mare, Matte Patterson,
that no one could tell how fast she could
90. was short lived. when Directum Kelly,
the 4-year-old Direct colt. took her meas
ure in the 5000 Queen City stake, PIG
trOtting.
The Cleveland party lost a barrel of
money Matte Patterson having sold IA
yorite in the early pools p to IA on the
field. Mr.. James Butler. owner of d.
rTeetum . Kelly won handsomelyIi The
Matte and allowing Big Timber to pass
him after he saw he could not beat out
Directum Kelly. Summaries:
ZIP pacing. purse $1,500-Lady of the
Manor won second, third and fourth heats.
Time, 2:1414, 2:O934, 2:0994. Indiana won
first heat in 2:O914- Democracy, third.
Heirloom, Craftsman and Evangeline also
started.
Queen City stakes, 5000. PIG trot-Di-
rectum Kelly won second. third and fourth
heats. Time. POSE. 2:1O14, 2:10ls; Matte
Patterson won first heat in 2:1414: Big Tim
Der, third. Hattie R.. Surpol, Castleton,
Improvidence, Quarterstaf and True
Chimes also started
2;l2 class, trotting, purse 81. 509-The Alb
b2tt won in straight heats. Time. 2:121.
2:l4la, 213- Pat Watson, second; Al Rich,
third CrOesus, Ruby and Hans Nc
GregOr also started.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
CONCRETE FENCE POSTS.
Railway Magnates Find Something
Fire Will Not Consume.

Concrete posts for right-of-way
fences are attracting considerable at
tention among railway engineers. The
posts are rectangular in section, slight
ly tapering from the base toward the
top. Experiments have shown that the
best concrete for this work consists of
one part of the best Portland cement
to three parts of clean, sharp sand, and
sometimes the proportion is made as
low as two and One-quarter to nine.
One barrel of this cement will make
from eighteen to twenty posts of a
size suitable for railroad fences. The
posts are cast in wooden molds. through
which No. 10 two-wire cables under
tension are run from top to bottom, so
that the cables become embedded in
the concrete.
Four cables are used with the line
posts, one near each corner, while
eight cables are used in corner and gate
posts. The cables are to hold the parts
together should the posts be broken.
Concrete line posts cost from Is to II
cents each, and corner posts about "a
cents each. A railway engineer who
has carefully considered the use of con-
crete posts is of the opinion that when
made with care and of good material
their life might be twenty-five years, or
even more, as they are not subject to
decay, are not injured by fire and will
not rust,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
DiNGLEY SPEAKS OUT.
Framer of Tariff Law For An
nexatiOn of All Islands.

Rockland, Me, Aug. 19.-COngress-
man Nelson Dingley arrived here to
look after his political fences.
After comforting with the Republican
leaders of Knox county he granted the
following interview:
THE questions uppermost at the last
election have naturally been crowded
out of sight by the events of our war.
We have a great deal to do in caring
for the matters arising out of the past
three months and the administration
will require and deserve the loyal sup
port of the entire country.
THE question of the Philippine is
lands is one most difficult to dispose of
and cannot yet be reckOned with. It
is interesting to note the growth of
public opinion all over the country for
the complete annexation of the group.
From all parts this cry is heard.
"A most important point in this con-
nectiOn is the attitude of the religious
press and the Christian church, which
is practically q unit for annexation.
This great element of our population
we would naturally expect to find ar
rayed against a proposition of this
character, inasmuch as it cOmprehends
a departure from our established ma
tiOnal policy. In this instance, howev-
er, the reason is obvious. They feel
that II would be crime to turn the
Philippines back to the incompetent
rule OF Spain, and the alternative must
be a government by this country.
The influence of this great cOnserva-
tive element of our population must ex-
ercise potent weight in determining the
question of the Philippines.
4 look to see a large and prosperous
business growing out Of the relations
between this country and Cuba and
Porto Rico. While our disclaim of ter
ritOrial ACKNOWLEDGMENT made in de
claring war was honestly meant, events
transporting appear to indicate that Gu
ba is unequal to government and
will ultimately be annexed.
1T is still possible that war may be
renewed, for until a treaty is signed it
is not to be predicted what Spain will
do and until that time our army and
navy must be maintained upon a war
footing.
THE war taxes, some Of them. will
probably be permanent. Previous to
the war our new tariff was admirably
meeting the annual expenditures of
1870 goo, 000 The increase of SIS. OOO. 600.
therefore, is to be provided for and
hence enough Of the war taxes to ac-
cOmplish it viii have to be retained
The stamp tax will be the first to
be done away with. 1t is the tax most
irksOme to the business world and the
first that ought to be suppressed. I
should say it would have to be retained
not longer than a year and a half The
other features of the war taxes will
probably remain, for they are not an
nOyingIy felt"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
TALKING FAMILY.
Wife of General Miles Offers a Few
Remarks on War.

New York. Aug. 19.-The wife and
daughter Of Major General Nelson A.
Miles were in the city today prepara-
tory to their departure to join the gen
eraI in Porto Rico.
Mrs. Miles was busy completing her
arrangements when a reporter called
on her at the Holland house. She was
IN excellent spirits and said:
Naturally I am pleased that peace
has been proclaimed. While the gen
era1 wanted to capture San Juan. there
is adequate relief for that disappOint-
ment in the fact that no more Ameri-
can lives are to be sacrificed.
1.-THE war has been short and de-
cisive. Neither the general nor myself
had any doubt of the outcome. Our
troubles with Spain have again demon
strated the pluck, indomitable will,
and perseverance of our army and
navy. With the Americans there is no
such word as fail.
My daughter and myself will leave
tonight for Washington. proceeding at
once to Charleston, S. c., where we
viii embark on a steamer for Porto
Rico Just when we shall arrive 1 do
not know
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
NAME PROXY OoMMITTEE.
Men Who Will Represent q. P.Share-
holders at Official Meetings.

New York, Aug. 19.-The reorganiza-
ton committee of the Union Pacific
Railway company held its final meet
ing today at which the following action
was taken:
Whereas, The reorganization COM
mittee of the Union Pacific Railway
company at the outset of its under
taking, determined not to include a
compulsory voting trust of sharehold-
ers as a condition of it's plan, but at
the close of its labOrs to create a proxy
committee to which shareholders might
voluntarily entrust their proxies while
desiring to continue their policies and
management inaugurated by the COM
mittee.
Resolved, That the reorganization
committee of the committee hereby
nominate and select as a proxy COM
mittee Messrs. Louis Fitzgerald, Jacob
H. Schiff. Winslow S. Pierce, Oliver
Ames and E. H. Hersiman to perman-
emily represent at annual and other
meetings of the shareholders of the
Union Pacific Railway company such
holders of the common and preferred
stock of said company as shall desire
to entrust their proxies to said COM
mittee for the purpose of maintaining
the management and general policies
inaugurated by the reorganization
committee"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
MONEY Is PLENTY.
Commissioner Breidentha1 Says Kan
sas Exceeds All Her Neighbors.

1--WE have nearly 100000 deposits and
only 900 loaned, with cash and sight
exchange amounting to $50. 600 This seems
too much for a small bank to carry"
This is the statement in letter written
by a central Kansas banker who does
business in a town of 400 inha bitants. He
wrote to John w. Breidenthal to ask
where a good investment could be made.
Il have so many letters like this, and
don't know how to answer. OF course
it is too much for one bank to carry; 800
for every man, woman and child in the
town in which it is situated"
Breidenthal advised him to buy good
farm loans and then sell them to deposit
ors who have money they can spare for
definite periods of time.
This condition of Kansas banks will be
the subject of some controversy in the
campaign this fall The Republicans
say it proves prosperity The Populists
will say that it proves the reverse Bred-
enthaIS statement of the case is:
If conditions were favorable and
healthy there would be a demand for this
money by people who would make use of
it developing farms or business. As it is
Kansas is peculiarly fortunate in having
more money than other. states, but reli-
able men are afraid to borrow money to
enlarge and extend business"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
A MILEIN ? :O2 "a.
Star Pointers Remarkable Feat at
the Joliet Races.

Joliet. m. Aug. 19.-Star Pointer made
an effort at ingalls, park yesterday to
lower the world and his own record. A
IaSt track favored him, but a cool breeze
on the back stretch was a handicap and
made the time, 2:0224. a truly marvellous
performance. Prompted by a runner
McClary warmed the great horse, and
after stepping an eight in 10 seconds came
back and scored. Fifteen seconds were
registered as the eighth pole was reached
The quarter was passed in 3014 seconds.
The pair raced like team and reached
the half in 1:0014. Still the great horse
kept his tremendous burst of speed. At
the three-Quarters the watches clicked
1:2ys4, and the great bay came under the
Wire IN 2-O2s4, the most remarkable time
ever made by any horse, conditions con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
RAILROAD NEWS.
Santa Fe Using Fifty Cars of
Ballast Daily.
Furnished by Lantry & Sons at
Strong City.
IMPROVES ROAD BED.
Union Pacific Absorbing Branch
es Of Old System.
Proxy Committee Named to Vote
For Shareholders.
IMPROVES ROAD BED.

AS an example of the extensive work
of improving the road bed of the Santa
Fe, Barney Lantry & Sons of Strong
City have a contract to furnish the
Santa Fe with so car loads Of crushed
stone a day.
The contract has been filed to the
letter for some time and for two weeks
the crushed stone has been shipped out
Of Strong City at the rate of so cars a
day.
The stone is being used on the main
line west Of Kansas City and by spring
the Santa Fe road bed through Kan
sas will be the best in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
SCALE THE GRAND TETON.
Top of Wyoming's Great Mountain is
Finally Reached.

has just returned from a successful ex-
petition to the top of Grand Teton
mountain, which has heretofore defed
all attempts to scale it.
The ascent was made under the aus
pieces of the Rocky Mountain club of
Mountaineers and the party was COM
posed of w o. Owen, state auditor of
wyoming; Rev. Frank N. Spalding of
Colorado; John Shivee and Frank Pet
erSOn.
Previous attempts were made by
Michaud in 1S43, Stevenson and Lang
Cooper in 1871 Owen and Dawson in
1897, Owen in 1897. All were unsuccess-
full
The anerold barometer scored 13. 800
feet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
GROUND IS BROKEN.
Memphis Abandons Raznshackle De-
pot at Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Aug 19.-The Memphis
railroad company has broken the
ground for the new depot in this city.
The old depot has been an eye-sOre
for two or three years and the people
will gladly welcome the new building
to take the place of the old rattle trap
that the company itself had grown
ashamed of since the other roads into
this city had put in handsome build
ings. The ground for the new depot
was broken this morning and the work
of excavating for the handsomest rail-
road building in southeastern Kansas
is now begun. There can no longer be
any doubt that the Memphis will give
to this city a most creditabIe structure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
BUYS FEEDER LINES.
Union Pacific Rapidly Absorbing the
Old System Branches.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug 19.-The several
lines making up the Omaha and Re
publican Valley road, 1872 miles, were
bid in today at mortgage sale by the
reOrganized Union Pacific. Two sales
were held, one under the extension
mortgage, and the second under the
first and consolidated mortgages
w. D. Cornish, vice president of the
Union Pacific, and Lawrence Greer
were the only bidders The first sale
went to them at $4,000 and the second
at the upset price of $3.50, 600 Special
Commissioner w. S. Alexander made
the sale.
Today the Union Pacific, Lincoln and
Colorado branch will be sold at Lin
coin, Kansas. 1t is 225 miles long.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs Ada E
Hart of Groton s. D.: Was taken with
a bad cold which settled on my lungs
cough set in and finally terminated in
consumption Four doctors gave me up
saying 1 could live but a short time I
gave myself up to my Savior, determined
If I could not stay with my friends on
earth.I would meet my absent ones above.
My husband was advised to get DR..
Kings New Discovery for CONSUMPTION.
Coughs and Colds. I gave it a trial. took
in all eight bottles. 1t has cured me. and
thank God 1 am saved and now a well
and healthy woman Trial bottles free
at Swift & Holidays drug store. Reg
u1ar size soc and 81. Guaranteed or price
refunded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
Damage Judgment for $4,000.

Emporia, Aug. 19-Dennis Madden
has received notice that the Judgment
of Mamie Lee against the Santa Re
railway comDanv obtained in the dis
trict court here for 81, 900 had been sus-
tanned in the court of appeals. The ac-
ton was originally brought for per
sonal injuries which the plaintiff re-
ceived in the Denver excursion wreck
IN 1902
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WILL ALL BE OUT SOON.
Four Transports at Santiago Waiting
to Load.

Washington. Aug. 19.-The latest ad-
vices received at the war department
in regard to the transfer of the Fifth
army corps from Santiago to Montauk
Point. is to the effect that the move
ment is progressing satisfactorily and
that the last organizations in Cuba ter
ritOry will have embarked in a few
days There are now four transports
at Santiago in readiness to sail but
what regiments will be brought north
on them is not known at the war de-
partment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
SELLS TO THE TRUST.
Rubber Combine Absorbs Its Great
est Rival in the East.

New York, Aug. 19-It was reported
in Wall street today that the negotia-
tions that have been pending for two
weeks between the Boston Rubber Shoe
company and the United States Rubber
company, whereby the former was to
sell it's plant and good will to the
United States company, had been
closed. Although official confirmation
was lacking, it was said that the price
was IS, 900 900 cash and Sc, OOO, 600 bonds,
and that the bonds in part cover a
mortgage on the plant of the Boston
cOmDany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
FEVER AT CHERRYVALE.
Cattlemen Much Exercised by Out
break of the Texas Curse. q

independence. Kan. Aug. 19.-Texas fe-
yer has again broken out in this county,
this time in the town herd at Cherryvale,
and the state live stock sanitary commits
sion has established quarantine there.
About three weeks ago the Texas fever
broke out in several herds in FaWn Creek
township and a quarantine was eSta blish-
ed embracing the whole township. but it
was afterwards reduced about One-half
which was probably the cause of its
breaking out a gain. The Texas fever was
introduced from some Arkansas cattle
which were driven through this county
about one month ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
ArrACHMENT RELEASED.
Engineer Paid for Esoorting a Dead
Locomotive to Newton.

Newton, Kan, Aug. 19-Eugene
Leonard today received judgment for
wages and expenses against the Stearns
Manufacturing company of Erie, Pa,
and the big Arizona Central railway
engine which he attached for the same
will now be released and sent east. The
engine was destined for mountain ser
vice, but proved too small, and Leonard
was hired to take it back to the fac
tory. When he arrived here the engine
was placed on a fiat car. Leonard was
dismissed and given no money for SER
vices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 19.-Frank P.
Sergeant, grand master Of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen, has Off
cially notified the order that he will
retire at the end of his term, having
been appointed a, member of the indus
trial commission by President McKin-
lev 1t is thought that John J. Hama
han, first deputy grand master, will
succeed him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
seeka Santa Fe sac BIowers.

Salina, Aug ia Santa F'e special
agent was in town last night looking
for evidence that would lead to the
apprehension of the parties who blew
open the Santa Fe safe in this city
couple of weeks ago. A safe was blown
at Marion last week and the wedges
used were similar to those used in this
city, which would lead to the belief
that both rObberies were committed by
the same parties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
WANTED-sA1EsMEN.

TWO CLOTHING SALEMEN wanted in
Topeka and one in each county in every
state, to take orders for our s. to $40
nade-to-measure suits and overcoats.
Live men without experience can make
$3.50 per month. If you can furnish salts
factory reference, we will furnish a COM
plete sample line and outfit, and start you
at work at once. For particulars address
American Woolen Mills Co., Eenterprise
Building, Chicago.
SIS TO $35 a week and expenses paid men
to sell cigars on time; experience unnec-
essary. w. L. Kline Co., St Louis, Mo.
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Raferea nnmr Dad

New Orleans. Aug. 19.--Prof. J. H. Duffy.
the referee of the SulliVan-COrbet and
MaheT-F itzsmmOns fights died today. He
was clever light weight and won sew
eral battles until weak lungs force him
to abandon boxing, after which ne was
referee for the Olympic club and other
organizations. He had been ailine for
some time. He was "a years Of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Abbie E. Anderson to Annie Black Cam
mfr, $3.50, lots 500 and 81 Harrison street,
Huntoon's addition
To Annie NJ. Bigelow, lots and 10,
block 4, Auburndale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-19
He Got Ahead of the GalIows.

Norristown, Pa, Aug. &c o. Kali
ser, who was under sentence to be
hanged September for the murder of
his wife, committed suicide in his cell.
He first cut an artery in his wrist with
a latch spring and then hanged him
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NATIONAL LEAGUE

Boston 10; Chicago 0.
Washington 6; St. Louis 3,
Cleveland 2; Brooklyn 0.
New York Z; Cincinnati O.
Baltimore 9; Louisville 6.