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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
Irwin Convicted of Arson.

DALLAS. Nov. 2.-The noted arson
case against Hiram P. Irwin resulted
this morning in the conviction Of Irwin
and a verdict of five years in the pent-
tentiarv. He confessed to having burned
property on which there was Sl5, 600 in
surance, the owners hiring him to CON-
NIT the crime
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
LIABILITIES ARE s2,l4o, 900.
William Browne g. Sons, Worsted
Yarn Manufacturers, Fall.


PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2.-Judge Nc
Pherson in the United States district
court upon the request of creditors of
William Browne & Sons. and the Phe-
nix Mills company, has appointed as re-
ceivers for the firms Thomas Walsten-
holme and Frank II. Keene. Further
argument will be heard as to the APP
pointment of third receiver.
The two concerns, which are practi-
cally the same, are manufacturers of
worsted yarns and their combined la
bilities are placed at 90, t40, 900. De-
preston in business and the borrowing
Of 81 ,000,00 on wool pledged with them
is said TO have caused their failure
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
HAMMOND KILLS TOM WALL.
Former Shoots His Brother-In-L0w In
Self Defense.

Self Defense.
ELBERToN, Ca, Nov. g.-Jim HAM
mond shot and killed Thomas ]. Wall a
few miles below Elberton. 1t seems
that Wall was beating negro tenant.
Mrs. Wall, his wife, tried to stop htrns
and failed. She sent for her brother,
Jim Hammond, who came and remon-
strated with Wall This seems to have
angered Wall, and he made rush at
him. Hammond ran and was followed
part Of the way by Wall.
Hammond went to a neighbours,
where he secured shotgun. He then
returned and met Wall, who shot at
him, but missed. Hammond then shot
Wall, the entire load entering the left
eye, killing him Instantly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03

CLEAN, N Y, Nov. 2. = Governor
Roosevelt's first stop this morning on
his campaign tour was at Randolph,
where he made brief speech and was
met by large audience.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
Woolley In Michigan.

DETROIT, Nov. 9.-John G. Woolley.
Prohibition candidate for president, and
party. entered Michigan today for their
second campaign tour of the state. Mr.
Woo1ley opened the days campaigning
with speech at o'clock from the plat
form of his car,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
Rich Find of Gold.

VANCOUVER, B. O.. Nov. 2. -Adyioes
from Cambourne, q new town in Koote-
nay, says very rich find Of free gold in
decomposed ore has just been made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
anotner VIctim Of FootbaII.

BERKELEY, Gal, Nov. Q. - Edward
Duff, substitute center on the freshmen
eleven Of the University Of California,
is totally paralyzed from the shoulders
down as a result of an injury received
In football practice last week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
Venezuela's Public Debt.

CARACAS. Venezuela, Nov. 2.-Pay-
ment Of interest for the foreign debts,
as well as that of the interior and diplo-
matte debts, will be resumed at once
This will include interest to German
debtors, for which the kaiser's govern.
meut has been pressing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
nndu Recnvcred and buried.

SEATTLE, Wash, Nov. s.-The body
- Clark M Carr, son of the former
,oiriatar 10 Denmark, General Clark =.
Carr who was drowned IN Lake Wash
inotan last Sunday, has been recovered
and was buried here today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
NO. 1863.

The best material only is what we in
sist on in buying our shoes. This
guarantee comes to us from the manu-
facturer and we pass it along to our
customers Our shoes fit well, and
wear as we'll as they fit. We carry all
the newest styles in footwear for man,
woman and child. Most merchants
are just out of what you are looking
for at this season of the year. We
always have all kinds in ell sizes. We
never allow any particular line to get
low. That's why there is no chance for
disappointment.
.Sc6zGmper'f Shoe Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
Has TAKEN DEFINITE SHAPE
Movement For an international Me-
taIlic Exposition.

IaAIIC EApOSII1OUs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. 2. - The
movement to hold an International Me-
tallic exposition in Birmingham within
the next five years is taking definite
shape. At meeting of the committee
of Is, appointed by President Kettig of
the Commercial club, Major Frank
Y. Anderson, who originally suggested
holding the exposition, was appointed a
committee of one to formulate plan of
permanent organization.
AS soon as the plan of organization is
adopted permanent association will be
formed with capital of probably $780,
0O0
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
TO Send Troops East.

HAMBURG, Nov. 2.-The Russian gov.
eminent has commissioned tho Ham
burg. American Steamship line to trans
port troops between Odessa and the fal
east
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
Deal Consummated.

CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 2.-The official
announcement is made today of the con-
summation of deal by which the Rapid
Transit company of this city, backed by
Philadelphia capital, has secured posses
sion of the well known Grass properties
on Lookout mountain, including the in
cline railroad from ST. Elmo to the top
Of the mountain and the electric lines
on the mountain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
worlsmen In a PITCHED Battle.

WHEELING, Nov. s.-In a pitched bat
tie today between the strikers at the
Riverside works of the National Tube
company and the men who have taken
their places Walter Davis was fatally
injured. Shots were exchanged and
missiles of every kind were thrown.
More trouble is expected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03

The above are only a few brands of the
many we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brandtes, etc.,
sold equally as low, from 81 rs gallon up
wards.
We make speciality of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph Will have our
prompt attention. Special. inducements Of
fered1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
IN Spanish Government Alarmed.

8 MApRID, Nov. 9.-In spite of the fact
that the Carlist uprising is officially de.
claretl to be ended q decree has been
promulgated suspending the constitu,
tional guarantees throughout Spain and
empowering the authoritie9 to utterly
eradicate OarliSm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
Has Completed Ills Investigation.

PANAMA, Nov. 2.-Walter Schlecht,
the last Of the members of the United
States canal commission to leave the
isthmus, left for New York on the
steamer Finance. He has finished all
the necessary work on the Gorgona Sec
tion of the canal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03
How IS 0ho Dime
% Purchase a .SrapAopAone

We have them from $500 to $4,000.
There is more real enjoyment in a
Graphophone than any instrument In
tho world. You can have at your bid
ding an unseen host of musicians ready
to delight with EXQUISITE melody.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-03

Carter farm, $50 acres, Lee county.
Freeman place, 40 acres, out Forsyth ST.
Hudson Block on Lee and Jefferson streets
and Hudson alley.
The Burke-Coleman city home place.
Also other valuable Lee street. Forsyth
street and Mayo street property.
GEORGIA LOAN & TRUST co.
See II. II. Davenport
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sNoHOMIsH SOCIETY.

sNoHoMIsH. Feb. 1.-THE most en-
joyAble social event OF the week was tho
chatting dish party given by Mrs Ennis
10 her friends.
81. Johns guild gave = cantata under
the auspices OF the church last Tuesday
evening. The subject was Floral Gin
derslla." by about twenty-five children.
The AFFAIR was most successful.
Midday evening the Cosmopolis Club
held an open meeting, swing a patriotic
programme commemorative OF Lincoln.
A pleasant party met mt Mr.. and Mrs.
BIRDS home Tuesday. and spent most
enjoyable evening at whist. After tho
games luncheon was served. About
nifty persons were present.
Miss Metzler. OF Tacoma. was appoint
FL teacher In the public school here this
week
Prof. and Mrs. Blosser. Of the academy.
returned from visit OF few days with
friends at Chchalis.
Mr. Arthur Eelis, member of Company
II. First Washingtons, visited his
brother Chester Eells. at the academy
Sunday
Robert Henry returned Wednesday
evening from a trip through Eastern
Washington.
tif H. j. r.antitt returned TO his home
IN Minnesota this week.
Mr.. Frank Mills was down from Index
this week visiting friends and relatives.
Mr.. Cassius Petit came up from Seat
Ia and visited In this city over Sunday.
Miss Minnie Whitfield is home for a
months vacation.
Mr.. A. NJ. Fairal OF Seattle, spent Mon
day, visiting MIR and Mrs Loose.
Mrs. la BELL and son we're in Everett
Wednesday,
M " Dean. of Union city. visited hts
sen Mr., Harry Dean. at the academy
Sunday,
NJ. G. Hewitt. OF St Cloud MINI. Is
Visiting his mother. Mrs. Ira Hewitt.
Mrs. u. A. Kelly, Of Seattle. spent the
week with her sister. Mrs O. a. Phelps.
Mrs. u. c. Johnson. OF Everett, visited
Mrs u X. Loose early this week.
Mr. VIII Ranscme was Seattle and
Iaeoma visitor Wednesday.
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LA CONNER SOCIETY.

LA CONNER, Feb. 17.--Mrs J. r. Fran
els and little daughter left last week for
North Yakima to visit her mother.
Mr. II. S. Conner returned from Seattle
tho fore part OF the week.
Miss Grace Carlisle, OF Vancouver, r. c.,
IS guest Of her friends. the Misses Mar
shall. this week.
Miss Mary Boyle. OF Seattle. Is a guest
Of Mrs. NJ J. sullivan at Cedar Park
home.
Mrs. @ T. svensen Is visiting relatives
and friends st Seattle.
Mr. william Hayton returned homo =
few days since from an extended trip TO
California
Mr.. f. r Anderson spent few days this
week I'm Seattle.
MIR. r. Bristow returned the fore part
Of the week from Everett
MIR A. APPEL. of Port Townsend. was
in town a couple OF days tho fore part OF
the week.
Rev. DR.. ] W. Nelson Is in attendane.
AZ the Columbia conference At Seattle this
week.
Mr. A. r. Anderson. Of wenatchee.
spent few hours IN town Monday visit
ing his parents.
The home of MIR and Mrs. J. O. Rnaers
at Pleasant Ridge was the seen. Of an
enjoyable surprise party IN honor Of Mr.
J. u. Jowman Tuesday evening some
sixty guests were present. and the even
ing was spent In playing games and in
strEmental and vocal music. Refresh
ments we're served.
Miss Leitha Gailgher left the fore part
~ the week 20 visit her sister Mrs
George Mailman. o, Olympia. for a few
weeks
Mr.. T. H. Miller spent q few days In
Mount Vernon the past week
Mr.. Thomas HASTE. Of CoupcvIlie. spent
the past week In town w!tf his brother
Mrs. john Poison snterta.ea at lunch
con so her home on Fourth street on
Saturday, Mrs NJ ~ Reyes. Mrs. Georx.
Gachce. Ms J, 5. Church Mrs. w. r.
Wells, Mrs, DIT A. Nelson. Mrs & p
Kendnll Mrs W r Kendall. Miss Marv
Benson ana Mss Mary ofIauehHn.
Mt n. McBriae. % Mount vernon sren,
a couple % days "a town The past week
Mrs. William Bell and little daughter
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- 81 - Mrs Westcotts 50c dinners at Ho-
Susscs ncn : 10 8 y. nA todAxs
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BELLuNGHAM BAY SOCIETY.

NEW wHATCoM, Feb 17.-Mr. and
Mrs. C. H. Hurlbut entertained at whist
Thursday evening. Forty guests were
present.
A valentine party was given Mt the home
of Mr. and Mrs L. T. Dodson In Fair
haven Wednesday evening. The guests
were. Miss Maud Wooding. Miss Grace
uuntoon. Miss Drake, Miss Kennel. Miss
Miller. Miss Witter. Miss Luce, Miss Grif-
nth Mr.. Horn. Mr. Roberts. Mr.. Lam
bert. Mr. McGlynn. Mr. McLeish, Mr.. Carl
Barlow. Mr. Fred Ames.
Miss Ida Lynch. OF Rochester. n. Y.
has arrived in whatcom 10 spend several
months as the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Graham.
Mr. ana Mrs. L. p. Fish. Of st. Paul.
who have been visiting Mr., ana Mrs. G..
c. Dellinger for the past two months, de-
parted for Los Angeles. Cal, Wednesday.
The Uno club Of Fairhaven gave a mas
auerade bali on Wednesday evening.
About twenty-five couples were present.
Mr. and Mrs A. NJ. Hotter. Of Helena,
Mont, spent few days In Mhatcom this
week
The West End Whist Club defeated the
Garden street Whist Club at the homo OF
Mr. and Mrs. T. II. Kershaw Wednesday
evening.
The young people OF the Congregational
church gave valentine party Wednes-
day evening.
A successful apron sale and social was
given by the Ladies' Ala Society Of Trim
ty NJ r church Friday afternoon and
evening at Good Templars' han.
Mr. ami Mrs. Edward Fischer enter
tained az dinner on Monday Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Il Bloedei, MIR and Mrs, w. II. Fowle.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. W. Purdy and Or. and
Mrs. Charles A. Daring
Mrs John Eiwoo3 and daughter Miss
Luuc Eta Hugh. returned Tuesday from
a short visit in Seattle
Mrs W C.. Judsun visited relatives in
Tacoma this weak
The family of Mr.. George r. Raymond
arrived from Seattle. They VIII reside on
Walnut street near Front
Miss Bertha ana Miss Fannie Falienshy.
% spokane, nieces Of Mr. ana Mrs c. "
Rickorson. are visiting IN Whatcam-
The fourteen members ~ the Cleo Club
% the Washington agricultural college.
y no sang at the Eei1inrham opera house
Monday evening. we're entertained after
the concert, at Lighthouse bah by the
normal school students
The principal society event OF tho week
was the valentine party given by MI. and
Mrs. John Templin and Mrs. F. J. Petit
bone NJ fhe l. q. O. p hall Tuesday even
iuE The bali room had been made very
pretty BY the elaborate use of evergreen
fesioonS. Oregon grape and fish netting
Hundreds 81 pink and while paper hearts
suspended In groups in different parts Of
the room added color TO the decorations
The pink and white eject was carried out
in table decorations and In the gowns q
the hostesses. The guests we're ushsred
by Miss I.uca Pettlboue. Mss Luiie Fitz
Hugh. Miss Bessie Colhuru. Miss Ethel
Scott and Miss Edith Scott. and were re-
ceivea by Mr. and Mrs. Temp.in Mrs
Petubone and Mrs. Templin. sr- AT the
refresbment tables Mrs John Elwoo5
Mrs E. l. Cowgirl sud MIS-. II l.. VOL
colt presided. and were assisted In serv-
ing by Miss Benson. Miss Templin ana
Miss Saaa Templin. Mrs. C. A Darling
prsai5sa ct TIA auaeA howl ESEas -ank
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VANCOUVER, 3. c.. Feb. f7.-Tne pre-
sentation OF the opera Morocco Bound" by
an amateur company was the most inter
esting event in society circles during the
week. The performance was very clever
and a great deal Of the success of the
piece was due TO the excellent work OF
Miss Marguerite Mckinney, OF Seattle.
who very ably filed the part OF the Hon.
Ethel Sportington. She gave a very pretty
rendering OF IF l Were a High Born
Lady" The ovation OF the evening fol-
lowed her appearance as a demure Halle
lujah lassie in Salvation Army costume.
and her singing of Follow on" from
THE Belle OF New York" There were
large houses on both OF the nights the
opera was given
Mr.. and Mrs. A Gartshore returned
from the East on Sunday and are the
guests of Mrs. Charles Wilson OF Howe
street.
Miss Rose Macdonell. on Nelson street.
gave a very Jolly tea on Saturday after
noon in honor OF Miss Amy Dupont, OF
Victoria, who is the guest Of her aunt,
Mrs. Bell. OF Burrard street
number of the gentlemen OF the Geor-
gia house entertained their friends at a
euchre party on Tuesday evening with a
dance following. Mrs. Hoare kindly acted
as hostess and the evening was made a
particularly pleasant one for large num-
Der OF guests.
Miss Gamble. OF Georgia street. left for
Rossland on Wednesday where she will
be the guest OF Mrs. Grahame Abbott
The marriage took place IN Christ church
last Saturday OF Mr.. s. C. Binus. OF this
city, and Miss Kathleen Sudbury. OF Que
bee. Rev. l., Norman Tucker officiated.
A large number OF friends saw them or on
their wedding trip
The Girls Hockey Club. Of this city, will
give a dance I'm the Hotel Vancouver on
February 26. the occasion being the annual
visit Of the Victoria Girls Hockey Club.
Mrs. Allan Cameron. accompanied by
her sister. Miss Wood left on Wednes-
days train for the East. II is hoped that
the trip WIN be beneficial 10 Mrs. Came
ron health. During her absence her
house win be occupied by jolly party OF
bachelors.
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CAPITAL CITY SOCIETY.

OLYMPIA. FNcA I7.-Mrs, ]. r. Warner,
% Ellenshurs, has been a visitor with her
sister. Mrs. T. @. kreider. during the week
Mr. VIII Anders has returned from Pull
man. where he has been In attendance at
the state agricultural college.
On Tuesday evening the ladies OF the
Catholic church gave another % their
enjoyable euchre parties at the O. A IT,
hall
Mr.. Leon Steele and Miss Grace Stepler,
both Of Seattle. were married III this city
yesterday, Justice Of the Peace schomher
oficiatius,
Mr. Frank II. Myers and Miss Emma l.
Lohr were married on Sunday afternoon
at o'clock az 1907 East Fourth street
The ceremony was performed BY Rev. a
G. Sawin, pastor OF the Baptist church
The wedding was quiet one. none but
intimate friends Of the contracting parties
being present The brides parents reside
In Whitman county, though she has been
brought up IN this city.
Mr. ami Mrs. c Il. Lugrtn, OF Victoria,
were visitors Sunday and Monday with
relatives in this city.
Mira y. A. 9rsens Of DsuninS. ThAts0m
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DEAFNESS CAN>0T BT CURID.

sy local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portions Of the ear. There
is only one way 20 cure deafness ard
that 81 bY constitutional remedies Deaf
ness is caused by an infamea condition o.
fhc mucous lining % the Eggtachian Tube
When this tune - iuGamea you have a
Rambling sound or imperfect hearing and
when IL IS entirely closed Deafness ls the
taken out and this tube restored TO its
normal condition. hearing viii be aest roy
cd forever; nine cases nut OF ten are caus-
ssi BY CatArrt which IS nothing but an In
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces
We Viii give ore Hundred Dollars far
any case Of Deafness tcaused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Hans Catarrh
Cure send for circulars. free
F. J. CHENEY & CO. Tolsdc, O.
Sod b. Druggists, &c.
. Ra1rs TAGir f.lb are tss nsns
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PuyAILur SOCIAL NEWS.

FuYAtLuF. Feb, l5.-Mr Henry Hin
sen Of Seattle. spent last sunday with
~ father Col J, II Hlnson, Of this city,
The Ladies' Social Club was entertain
q ~ Mrs. Thomas w. Musgroye on
Wednesday afternoon
Mrs. NJ. w staples. ~ Illinois. who has
esen Waiting her sister, Mrs, 3. r, StuvCr,
several weeks. left for her home Thurs
day
ihe Assembly Club gave a very pleas
eN ball IN WoodmaR hall last Friday
evening
ne pupils Of Prot David York gave
VIZ successful piano recital at the home
NJ and Mrs (. J stuart on last Fri
~ evenlng. \ large number OF invited
sseSts were present
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dancing were the diversions. The guests
were from both whatcom and Fairhaven
and were about 10 in number.
Rev. NJ. C. Cole returned Tuesday from
a visit in North Yakima.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Evans returned
Tuesday from a visit in Seattle.
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OF Seattle. are guests at the home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Peck
Mr.. James Caches spent a number Of
days in Seattle last week
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Nichols visited In
Seattle and Fremont the past week.
Mr. T. p. Olson, who had been visiting
bis parents and other relatives here. left
Tuesday for his home at Salna. Kan.
The La Conner Social Club gave an en-
toyable social dance Thursday evening.
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HARTFORD SOCIAL ITEMS.

hartford. Feb. Il Mr.. VI. w. nlwan
Visited Everett Thursday.
Mt Ira JOY vas a Snohomish visitor
saturday and sunday
Ms Y, Van Horn and son visited In
Aste last week, tho guests OF Mrs, J,
Ms, A. u. Eddy and Miss Josie Eddy
ENefett visitors last week.
W Jatncs Morris ana son. Of Missouri.
Ned IN Hartford last week and ara 20
NC Tits state their future home
~ Shar'cs Joy visited his friend Mr..
~ Sse2ry In burlington last week
- and Mrs y. a Biselow win move
Everett Soon.
wst,NnANuER. go 90 lIagger;y's for fine
sS lS Second avenue south
- - y. Mrs. Westcotts 50c dinners at Ho.
sas rom 10 . y. IA tcdaxx
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xSts.nANGER. go 90 Haggerty's for fine
NAsAs 100 Second avenue south
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-07
RAILROAD NEWS.
Extension of WestmOreIand Line
Bothering Kansas Roads.
Santa Fe, Rock Island and Union
Pacific Deny Interest.
OPPOSE THE PROJECT.
None of the Roads Want to See
Extension Built.
Kansas City Commission Firm is
Behind the Scheme.

Within the past two weeks the Santa
Fe, Rock Island and Union Pacific
managements have separately denied
any connection with the proposed exten-
sion of the Kansas & Southern railroad,
which now gives Westmoreland, the
county seat OF Pottawatomie county, a
connection with the Union Pacific at
Blaine As announced in the State Jour
nal several weeks ago ii is proposed TO
extend the line south from sWestmore-
land as far as Emporfa-
In reaching Elnporia the line would
1nterSect the Santa Fe. Rock Island and
Missouri Pacific in addition TO the main
Kansas line of the Union Pacific
Statements made by railroad man.
agements are not always So but truth
enters into the dGnials of the Santa Fe,
Rock Island and Union Pacific roads in
reference to the Westmoreland line None
of the three roads are behind the pro-
posed extension A Kansas City COM
mission firm is backing the project for
the purpose OF speculation
The same Kansas City firm has been
responsible for the rumOrs of each of
the three roads connection with the
new line The rumOrS have served to
boom the matter, and township elections
have been called in Pottawatomie coun-
ty to vote bonds for the enterprise. As a
matter Of fact none of the roads want
70 see the extension, as it might omen
the way for a new road into the ter
rltory- If it was built some one of the
lines might feel compelled to buy the
Westmoreland railroad
The denials of the Santa Fe. Rock ISL
and and Union Pacific managernents are
made with the hope of defeating the pro-
1ect-