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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
RAILROADS ON EARTH.
A Railway Sharp Gives a Few Com
Earative Statistics on Rails. Etc.

Iarative Statistics on Rails, Etc.
Speaking of railroads." remarked a
man who seemed to know what ne was
talking about, lit is rapidly becoming
the thing not to say railroads but
railways as the custom is abroad. and
a good one it is. 1t is a better word
and a pleasanter one to the tongue
But that isn't what I was asked to talk
about. I think it was railways on
earth, wasn't it? Yes. Well, the total
mileage is 433,959 miles divided up as
follows: Europe, 155.2 84 miles: Africa
S,169 miles; Australasia, Is, 1SS miles;
North America. 2O5. $50 miles; South
America, a, 026 miles; Asia, 26.S9O miles.
"Of course, North America leads with
nearly half of all the railway on earth.
and the United States leads North
America with Isl, III miles; and it only
falls short about 5000 miles of having
more than all Europe. Asia and Africa
combined, which is not so bad for a
young and growing country that didn't
have a mile Of track 20 years ago.
The ratio of railway to area is
greatest in Africa, which has only s.
169 miles to 1854 600 square miles of
territory. or about one mile of track to
], 400 square miles of territory. Asia.
with 14,710,0O0 miles area, has 26,890
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
INGALLS, TO SPEAK.
Ralph Persuades His Father to Make
an Address in Kansas City.

Kansas City. Jan. 4.-Ex-Senator John
J. ingalls, of Kansas has promised to de-
liver a political address before the Mis-
souri, Republican club of Kansas City and
has given it the choice of two dates, jan
uary Is and February L The club viii
choose the date desired during the week
and announce it, The meeting viii be
held in the largest hall that can be Sc
cured.
The clubs secretary, Ralph ingalls,. has
been hard at work trying to get his father
to give q date to the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

The Crystal Ice company of Topeka
has secured the contract for putting
UP all the ice for the Santa F'e at its
Argentine houses. There are twenty
houses at that point and it will take
10 COO tons to fill them. Mr. o. d. Skin
ner. president of the Crystal Ice com
pany who is also a member of the city
council was absent from the meeting
Monday evening for the first time in
his term. making the final arrange
ments with the Santa Fe company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
DIVISION OF KANSAS.
Judge Peters Says the Bill, in All
Probability, Will Pass.

Newton, Kan., Jan. 4.-Judge S. r.
Peters, who has just returned from
Washington, D. C., thinks that there is
little doubt of the passage of the bill to
divide Kansas into two federal districts
Judge Peters said:
Il have a good deal of faith in the
passage if that bill. A majority of the
Kansas delegation is in f. vor of it. to
begin with, including Senator Harris
and Congressman Simpson, Populists
They both are working very cordially
for the passage of the bill. The other
Populists are opposed to it, but [ think
one or two of them will be supporting
its passage yet. The president and at
tOrney general both favor division. al
though not squarely committed to it
They say that they think the state
should be divided.
THE committee of the house is in IA
vor of the bill My old colleague. Gen
Henderson of Iowa, is chairman. He
favors the passage of the bill, and I
think his committee does. The friends
of the bill will try to head off a minor
ity report. which would cripple the bills
chances. If that contingency can be
avoided it will be all right"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
SANTA FE REFUSES
To Handle Cars of Other Roads Not
Properly Equipped.

The order has gone into effect that
hereafter Santa Fe cars that are not fitted
with a Miller or a combination coupler
and the Westinghouse quick acting auto
matte air brake will not be handled on
passenger trains. This order is made to
prevent the handling of minstrel, theatri-
cal and circus advertising cars on passen-
ger trains that are not property fitted
with the specified equipment They will
have to be attached to freight trains. as
this order is imperative
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
KETCHAM'S SANITY.
Question to be Decided by Circuit
COurt-Wiu Admitted to Record.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-Judge Kohlsaat has
admitted the will of John B. Ketcham
to record. The matter will come I'D
again in the regular course in the cir
cult court, where before a jury the en-
tire question of the mental capacity of
Mr. Ketcham to make a will can be
brought IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
Santa Fe'a Houston Depot.

Houston. Tex, Jan. At is given out
mere, unohicially, that work on the new
Santa Fe depot to be erected on the
site of the old one on Congress avenue
VIII be begun during the early part of
the coming month. The new building,
and a half affair, with train sheds ex-
tending entirely back to Preston street
where passengers from the street cars
land
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
A HURRICANE.
Is Sweeping the South Coast of
the Gulf Of Mexico.

Colon, Colombia, via Galveston, Tex,
Jan. 4.-The norther continues to blow
furiously and has raised a tremendous
sea. The shipping business is para
lyzed. All the steamers are seeking
shelter at Porto Bello Much damage
has been done to the wharves, piers
and coast line
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

Mrs. Mary Bird Harrisburg, Pa.
says: My child is worth millions to
me; yet I would have lost her by Group
had I not invested % cents in a bottle
of One Minute Cough Cure It cures
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles. G. w. Stansheld, 632 Kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

way Conductor and Topeka State Jour-
nal for publication
A r. GLAZIER. Div. II,
w. SIMPSON. Div 36S,
G. Z. CARROLL. Div. 265,
SILAS S. DEMOSS, Div. A.
COMMITTEES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM
George E. billiard, Agent of the N. z.
Mutual Life, Stricken With
AnopIezV.
ApOplexy.

Ltlanta, Ca, Jan. 4.-George E. billiard.
special agent of the New York Mutual
Life Insurance company, was found dead
in his room at the KimbaH hotel last
evening. The coroner's jury has return>
ed a verdict of death from apoplexy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
BOREAN COLD.
In Northern New York the
Thermometer Marks "a
Degrees Below.

Malone, N. Y, Jan. 4.-The coolest
weather of the season was experienced
today, the mercury registering "a de-
grees below zero at Saranac Lake, %
below at Mountain View and 20 below
in this cjtV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
Rishon Vincent j.

Bishop Vincent is at home on a short
vacation from Episcopal services, and
will preach next Sunday at II a. m. for
DR.. Fishers congregation in the Oak
land NJ. z. church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

Mrs. M B. Ford, RuddelIs, Ill, suf-
fered for eight years from dyspepsia
and chronic constipation and was final
" cured by using DeWitt's Little Ear
" Risers, the famous little pills for all
stomach and liver troubles. G. w.
StansfeId, 632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
pon,t be perguaded MO buvIng Iinl

ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no
more, and it's merits have been proven
by a test of many years. Such letters
as the following from L. G. Bagley.
Hueneme, CAL are constantly being
received: The best remedy for pain
I have ever used is Cham berlain's Pain
Balm, and I say SO after having used
it in my family for several years" It
cures rheumatism, lame back. sprains.
and sweIlings. For sale by all drug
gistS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
Weather Indications

Chicago, Jan. 4-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Wednesday; variable
winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

Olof Ekberg merchant tailor, us
Kansas avenue, drst-class suit of
clothes for $25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if 1t
fails to cure. 25c The genuine has L.
3. Q. on each tablet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
Prevent
pneumonia

Prevention is always better than
cure, even when cure is possible.
But so many times pneumonia is not
cured that prevention becomes the
natural act of that instinct OF self
preservation which is Z" the first law
of nature" Pneumonia can be pre-
vented and is often cured by the use
of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Some years ago had a severe cold and
was thteatened with pneumonia I could
neither eat nor sleep, and was in wretched
condition. l procured a bottle of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral and took it according to the
directions, and at the end of fifteen daysw as
as well and sound as before the attack. I
have recommended it in many cases of pneu-
monia since, and have never known it to fail
In effecting cure"
JOHN HENRY, st. Joseph, La.
al was attacked with cold that settled
on my lungs, and defed the skill of my ply
sicians so that they considered me incIrable-
At last began to use Ayers Cherry Pectoral
and was entirely cured after having taken
two bottles"
FRANCISCO A. SEVERIAN0,
Taunton Mass,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

Ito Forming the Cabinet.
Yokohama, Jan. 4.-The Marquis Ito
IS forming a new cabinet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06
HOG AND HOMINY.

Ever since the gathering of the wal
cloud, this paper has been urging Nortl
Carolina farmers to raise hog and homi
ny. If war is ayerted provisions will pay
better than cotton, or at least quite a>
well. IL war should come there will b,
no demand for a big cotton crop, whereas
provisions would command high prices.
The Atlanta Journal is urging this
course in Georgia, saying:
What is good policy at all times fol
the farmers of the South is doubly good
now that there is Il strong prospect OF
war. Should war come the price of pro
visions would certainly rise, while the
price of the South's staple crop would
probably fall. Thus the Southern farm
or who does not raise his own food sup
plies would catch it at both ends of the
line
Tie Greenyillc Is. CO News gives
Southern farmers the best possible adj
vice when it says:
plant corn plant vegetables; make
big crops of potatoes; plant little OF
everything: SOW large crops Of grain:
raise hogs, raise beef cattle, for the
chance Of war is considerable and wal
necessarily means higher prices for
everything You and your families eat
II the war cloud passes without burst
ing, you will be in all the better condi-
ton for not having planted a large crol
of cotton"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06
MONROE DOCTRINE AND CUBA.

This country is now confronted with
ing policy jill dealing with the Cuban
question. IT, when it became apparent
that Spain could not conquer Cuba, t.n.
independence of Cuba had been aclSnowl-
edged, the present threatened horrors
of war would have been averted. Span
ish cruelty and Spanish domination
could be prevented by an adherence to
the Monroe doctrine. 1t is We'll II
this crisis for every one 20 be familiar
with provisions of the policy that is The
wisest that America could have adopted.
1t declares:
1--WE owe it therefore to candor and
to the amicable relations existing be-
tween the United States and those
powers to declare that We should cob
s.der any attempt ON their part to ex-
tend their systen to any portion of this
hemisphere as dangerous to our peace
and safety. With the existing colonies
Or dependencies of any European pow
er we have not interferred and shall
not interfere, but with the governments
who have declared their independence
and maintained it. and whose indepeh.
dence we have ON great consideration
and just principles acknowledged, We
could not view any interposition for the
purpose of expressing them or of cor
trolling in any manner their destiny by
any European power in any other ligh1
than as manifestation of an unfriandly
disposition toward the United States"
1t is called the Monroe doctrine be-
cause by him it was enunciated. As a
matter of fact it Should be known as
his brain that conceived it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06
NO PAPAL MEDIATION

The day of papai interference III tenn
poral matters in countries governed py
Angles axons is a recollection OF the
sixteenth century. The religious sway
of the Pope among Catholics IS lbs abso-
lutte rs ever, and as a great religious
teacher and guide his counsel for peace
is entitled to the same weight as that of
other great Christians-mi Of the
gospel of peace.
The suggestion that the Pope should
be the mediator between this country
and Spain reads like a leaf from the
pages of the last century. The world
has moved rapidly away from the no.
tons that prevailed when the Pope made
and unmade empires. Millions Of men
and women gladly render him homage
as the spiritual head of the church, but
as a power i'll political matters, the
scepter has departed from him forever.
The fact that the Pope, Cardinal Glib
bons, Archbishop Ireland, and other lead
ers Of the Catholic Church, and the
bishops and ministers of the Protestant
churches pray for solution of present
problems without bloodshed is crafty
ing to the country. There is Il wide
spread desire for peace with honor, and
Christian men and women still hope
and pray for it. This is 4 very different
attitude for the church to assume of
making the Pope mediator in an in
ternational controversy which is con-
cerned only with civil matters, bearing
no relation to the church or the spiritual
life Of the nations. There is no more
reason why the Pope should be the me-
diator than some great Baptist, Metho
dist, Presbyterian, Lutheran or Episco-
pal divine. 1t is no reflection upon the
loyalty and patriotism of the Catholics
for us TO decline with emphasis the
to make the Pope mediator.
1t is not to impugn his ability or his
1t is merely an asser-
ton of the perfect separation of church
and state which Jefferson secured i'll
Virginia, and which has saved the United
States from the ills that follow where
ever there is a union of church and
state. The Catholics III America and
the Protestants enjoy the same religious
liberty, and friction is ayerted by the
rights each enjoy. Any attempt to give
the Pope, even for good purpose, me-
diation would result in friction that
would work lasting evils.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06

The Warren Record thinks the sole
result of Russell's kicking up a terrible
fuss" has been to surrender everything
10 the Southern railroad just as they
wished it,"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06
TO RAISE TOBACCO ON A LARGE
SCALE.
Wilmington Measealger.l

Mr.. Peter X. Post, IT., of New York,
was in the city yesterday on his return
from Bannerman's Bridge, in Fender
county, on the North East river.
Mn. asedtheplantation
Mr.. Post has purchased the plantation
known as the Bear Garden, formerly
owned by the late Col. II. ID. Hall, of
Wilmington. The track contains 10000
acres of fine lands and it is located about
two miles from Mr.. J. r. Bannerman's
place, ten miles from Burgaw and thirty
miles from Wilmington. 1t has water
communication with Wilmington by the
North East river.
MIR. Post is making preparation to
raise tobacco on a large scale. He will
establish Il colony of about 500 thrifty
people on his place, and will soon bring
out a number of Italian and other lab
orens to get his hands in order. He
expects to begin operations right away.
Tie Bear Garden property has been
owned by several persons since Colonel
Hall owned it. Mr.. Post purchased it
from its last owner, Mr.. Ill. B. Newton,
of Haverhill, Mass
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06

There is already talk of issuing gold
bonds to Tie amount Of $5O0.O0O,00O to
get ready for and carry ON the Cuban
war. 1t is the hope of such things that
made Russell Sage war-like. If war is
declared, the first thing to do is to put
Il tax ON those articles that are now
untaAed. Bonds may have 80 come
later, but il jackson were alive the
money power would not be allowed to
make the national emergency contribute
TO their enrichment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06

THE NEED OF THE TIMES.

God give us men. A time like this dc
mands
Strong minds, great hearts, true faith
and ready hands.
Men whom the lust of office does no,
kill;
Men whom the spoils of office cal.
not buy:
Men who possess opinions and a will;
Men who have honor and who will
not lie;
Men who can stand before dema-
And scorn his treacherous batteries
without wink;ng.
Tall men, sun-croWned, who live above
the fog
I'm public duty and in private think.
ing.
J. G. HOLLAND.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06
Easter Lilies.

Roses, Carnations and other choice cut
flowers. Floral designs arranged taste
fully at short notice. Wedding decora-
lions, Palms, Ferns, etc, for house
culture For ornamental gardening at
the lowest price All kinds of bedding
plants, Geraniums, Callas, Heliotropes,
etc. Chrysanthuemums in best and
latest varieties. Vines for the veranda.
Tomato plants, once transplanted, in
standard sorts. Cabbage, pepper, and
pot grown Egg Plants. Celery at proper
season. All mail orders promptly attend
ed to.
ii. STEINMETZ, Florist
fhone ll3. Raleigh, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06
WHAT, OTHERS SAY.
SHOULD MOVE AT ONCE.
Wilmington Messenger.

Wilmington Messenger.
It is TO be hoped that the United
States government will take immediat.
steps to afford protection to Beaufort
and Morehead in this State. Prior r.
the war Fort Macon. of the old stylp
stood ready to be used if dangers threat.
ened. The war department should nj
once put dcfences ut the entrance f.
these towns that will give the Spanish
ships trouble if they do not keep then
away entirely. 1t will be very neglectfnl
and unmercifuI indeed to leave the in.
hahitants of those towns and the peo.
pie living on water courses adjacent
without the best available protection
While North Carolina militia are to hc
called out ut the sound Of the first toe.
sin. and her steamers are to be used for
war purposes, let the Federal anthoritic,
not overlook the present dcfensclessnes,
of the towns indicated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06

Referring to the interview with Chair
man Caldwell stating that i'll voting to
reduce railroad rates, he ''foolishly
yielded to the clamor of politicians. !"
the Farmers Friend, quotes the fol-
lowing:
Was the hope drunk,
Wherein you dressed yourself! Hath it
slept since?
And wakes it now to look SO green and
pale
At what it did so freely"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06

SUBSCRIPTION PRTCn.
Per Year INSTRUMENTATION. 500
Six Months ................... S.0O
Always payable strictly In advance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06
SOUND AND FURY"

Farmers Friend.
If Governor Russell means 10 back,
track on his fight for lower rates, he
might as we'll have left the Wilson's in
possession of the commissioners office
The contest he made with such vigor
and in the eye of the whole State will
he written down as ono "of sound
and fury, sgnifying nothing" Alas for
him ii such il to be the end.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06

The fifth annual session Of the Uni
versity of North Carolina summer school
will begin June y and end July 10. The
courses of study have been arranged
with special reference to every detail OF
work in the class room from the lowest
primary class to the most advanced
classes in high school and academy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06
The News : Observer.

Office: News and Observer BuilAins
Fayetteville Street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06

Thirty-ive years make generation.
That is how long Adolph Fisher, of
GAINESVILLE, o., suffered from piles. He
was cured by using three boxes of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Heartt Il
Heartt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06

The News and Observers telephones
Editorial Rooms ................. Dtl
Business Office ................1 III
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06

\eWhCrn journal.

new uCtl bOUEldt.
The Raleigh news and Observer i'll its
make up and news matter leads the
press of the State. to-day. Its display
heads and presentation of latest news
items are the best of any newspaper pub
lished in North Carolina. 1t is strictly
metropolitan in appearance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-06

No township primaries will be held,
but every person who may attend this
mass meeting will be recognized as a
delegate. Each township will be enti-
tied to cast it's vote according to its rela-
tive Democratic strength. Every white
man in the county who is in favor of
keeping the management of the colored
schools in the hands of the colored peo-
pie, and the white schools in the hands
of the white people; who is opposed to
mixing school committees among the
two races, who is in favor of the free
and unlimited coinage of silver, and for
q clean, economical and patriotic admin
istration of our State government, free
from scandal and jobbery is invited to
participate in this grand coming together
Of the people.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-26
Benbow Items.

Rev. Mr. iMobray preached an excellent
seimon at this place last Sunday.
MIR. X. e. Chapman was visiting Mr. A
Il. Buchanan Sunday.
1t is thought that Mr.. ID. w. Lynch will
get through his meadow work by the first
of September, III nothing prevents.
Mr.. A. w. Walk went to SprinpvilJe
last Sunday.
Our farmers are plowiug and preparing
to 90 to seeding.
Mrs. Ellen Thompson is visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Ward, Of Plumb Creek. this
week.
Mr.. Andrew Corell and his sister of
Poor Valley, took dinner with Misc
Lula Leese Sunday.
1t Is said that Mr.. Lunday has sold his
farm and Is thinking of leaving this val.
ley. We are always sorry to lose so good
citizen. ~ r'"'
We had good attendance at Sund Nv
S;hooi last Sunday. We believe that our
School has kept up better this year than
usual ald we feel like we should do
soNsthing TO encourage the little ones, a
picnic or something OF the sort.
Mr.T. omas Grossclose has moved his
saw ia III to Mr.. william Buchanan
farm. IL as leen said tiat Mr. Buchan.
anis a iu partner in this valuable prop
erty.
NJ. VIII am Il" mpson is very anxiou.
to know Is to be our next school teacher
Gu IS he would be very much ,sisappoion
ted y 1t Should be gentleman.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-08-26
Falls Mills Items.

Miss Lucy RAIDER, of Tazewell, is visit.
ing friends here now. We notice that
one OF our young men has brighter
smile on his face since her arrival than
he usually wears.
Joseph Tabor and his sister, Miss Nam
cy, attended the Teachers Examination
at Taxewll.
G. M. Mullin returned home Thursday
from a several days. visit to SpringvilIe
and vicinity. He reports avery enjoy
able trip. We wonder il there is any
special attraction for him in that direc
ton.
Several OF the young folks went to
f'nac'e Rock. near BramwelI, WA,
last Sunday. 49,