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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-16
NO WIRES WERE USED.
Another Successful Experime emf
with wireless Telephony.

Win wireless EeIePh0ny.
James C. Kelsey, William Reid and
Frank Flanagan, of the local office of
the Northwestern Telephone Exchange
company, and John Todd. switchboard
man Of the st. Paul Office, conducted an
other successful experiment at wireless
telephony over the Mississippi river at
the short line bridge yesterday afternoon.
Kelsey and Todd were on one side of
the river and Reed and Flanagan on
the other Not only could the direct yer
bal message be heard as distinctly as
over the ordinary telephone, but even a
side conversation would creep over the
river.
Something with telephone Instruments
was discovered by the party yesterday
The conversation at first was very plain,
but after a while the tone grew @AGer
This led to an examination of the trans
mitter. and it was found that ice had
formed on the interior from the breath
of the speaker. That this was possible
was not known to any of the party until
yesterday. 1t has also been discovered
that the old-fashioned telephone instru-
meI1ts cannot be used for wireless tel
epilonY.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-16
WAS GONE But rive WEEKS,
BUT CIaq-a's Affections Were Won by
the Musician.

George Boyer, husband of Clara Lar
sen, as she is known In the half world.
was early last evening shot by, James
southeast. The bullet took effect In the
right palm, and continuing along the
bone Of The arm, lodged in the elbow
joint. KAlea appears to have the SYM
disappeared together, and had not been
located b. the police late last night.
Boyer sef4rned to Minneapolis yesteF.
Gay, after an absence of couple CT
weeks one of the Tirst things he heard
upon Seeking his cid haunts was that
killen, the piano PLAYER at Clara's resort,
had won hds wifes affections, and had
taken up his abode at the residence: He
hurried over to his home, and there found
KilIen. as had been told him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-16

have the account reopened. the probate
court decided 1T had no jurisdiction An
with results Unsatisfactory to Levi. He
secured rehearing in the district court,
however, and now Judge McGee DECIDES
In his favor, holding that the pfoodte
court should reinstate the account.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-16
NOW HAS TRAINS RUNNING.
EerY7tee Established Between Lyle
and Albert Lea.

The state railroad and warehouse COM
mission yesterday received official not f.
cation from the directors of the Duluth,
completion of q line from Lyle Mower
county, to a junction of the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids & Northern at GlenyiIle.
tgaL The first actual train service was
tad from Lyle to Albert Lea, Dec
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-16

Avoid the harsh winter menths and
Join our delIghtfu, xotS1s to Cuba and
Porto RICO, healthtest climate fel Rheu-
matte Genvalescent People. About
twenty days cruise $1,000 to s150.A0 cab
IN. al expenses Stop over privileges.
istration. Cheapest tickets TO and from
Europe. Cruises 10 Mediterran aan,
Egypt. Holy Land, etc. Drafts. money or
Gers special rate. The Arnesen Tourist
cargo.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-16
FIRST TRAINS THROUGH TUNNEL.
Cascade EyeIet Is to Be Used for
Traffic Today.

The great Cascade tunnel, two and a
half miles In length, whose compI ton
o. the Great Northern required nsilli3rs
of dollars and three years of Lfpla, Wi
DE orened today. The first trains to pass
through this giant subway VI be those
s1d Friday. No fopmalities will accom-
rany the opening Of this tunnel.
=, Fer some time trains passing through
motives, weighing $50 tons each. an &C.
pecially adapted to the heavy grades
along the. line. The engines viii be liTed
thur than other fuel.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-16

ton.
Mr. Pope states that it is hoped that a
carefully prepared bill for an act of leg
islation along this line will be favorabIy
considered by the coming Iegislat ure.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-16
UNION PACIFIC INSURANCE.
accident Business to BE In the
Hands of the Road.

OMAHA. Neb, Dec 15.-The Union Pa
ciiie railway is going into the accident
Insurance business. 1t has cancelled all
contracts with the companies it has
hitherto patronized, and turned all It's
business over to another company, It be-
ing understood that the railroad com
paay is to receive 80 10 per cent of the
premiums on the work that It does. The
linton Pacific viii write business itself
Through the heads OF departments and
section foremen
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-16
AMERICAN ARCHITECTS
~ rttsadIy Expe1 Three Members and
Then Adjourn.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Henry ives
nSssb. George Edward Harding and VIII
lIam Tyson Gooch were Virtually expelled
From the American Institute of Archi-
tsets at its session this morning. This
Petton was taken by the adoption of the
report OF the committee composed OF
frank Mills Day, w. d. Lee and Fred
Betek stonea appointed to consider tho
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-16

This elegant upholstered Leather Chair,
polished solid oak frame, SIG. SO, regular
$3.50. Any one looking for fine leather
goods will find them here at the very lowest
prices ever given in the Northwest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
Report That the Rock Island
Will Extend to Portland.
Survey Between Denver and
Ogden Already Completed.
ANOTHER GREAT LINE.
Would Compete With Santa Fe
on Coast Business.
At Present Rock Island is Hand
icapped by Connections.

Chicago, May 15.-It is reported that
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific has
contracted the building fever and will
extend its line to Portland, Oregon
Denver is now the western terminus of
this road and it's officers have long been
anxious to push farther west, more par
ticularly into the fertile northwest coast
territory. An officer of the Rock Island,
while in Portland recently, said that
his road intended to make that city it's
western terminus. He said the final
survey had been finished between Den
yer and Ogden and that track laying on
that part Of the extension would begin
this summer. A preliminary survey has
been made between Ogden and Port
land, the distance being 1000 miles
The distance of the proposed extern
sion from Denver to Ogden would be
about 1, 400 miles, and the route that
is said to have been selected will pre-
sent Few serious engineering problems.
There is little room for doubt that
extensions by this company and by the
Burlington will be made west from
Denver, but just where the Rock ISL
and will end is still a matter of conjec-
ture. These roads as well as all others
| that go no further west than eastern
| Colorado are handicapped for connec-
| tfOnS to the coast, and these connec-
| tiOnS, the Rio Grande roads and the
| Southern Pacific, have been very arbi-
| trary in their traffic arrangements to
| the far western districts over which
| they have had absolute mOnopolies. The
| entrance of the Santa Fe into San Fran
! cisco has also been a big factor in in
| f1uencing it's competitors out of Chicago
| to get their lines to the coast. The
| Santa F'e is now entirely Independent
of other lines on business between Chi
cago and the east and San Francisco
and other California points. Officers of
competing roads, particularly the Rock
| Island and Burlington, realize the i'm
pregnabIe position Of the Santa Fe, and
! they are enxious to have their lines OBJ
] tain similar geographical grips.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
ALTON MAY GET GOULD LINE.
Increase in capitalization Suggests
Great Railroad Deal.

New York, May 15.-Certain develop
mentS in connection with Chicago &
Alton recently-namely, the swelling of
its capital by about 100000, 900. the dec
laralfOn of a. 80 per cert. dividend on
the stock of the old company, calling
for nearly $4,000, 900, and the announce
ment made on Saturday of the creation
of collateral trust mortgage by the
new Chicago & Alton railway company
for So, 900, 000-have attracted general
interest in financial circles and have led
to much discussion as to the companys
plans for the future.
The first property that occurs to the
mind of the average Wall street man
in connection with the vast enhance
ment of Alton capitalization is Missouri
Paciflc-thiS because it is definitely
known that John D. Rockefeller has &C
quired heavy interests in the stock of
that property and purchased some time
ago through Goldman, Sachs & Co. a
large quantity of the bonds. The theory
of a connection with the Missouri Pa
cific fits very nicely with the conditions,
owing to the presence in the Alton syn
dictate of James Stillman of the City
bank and, George J. Gould. The former
institution is the accredited financial
agent of the Standard Oil company,
while Mr. Gould, of course, is president
and chief owner of Missouri Pacific. If
Mr. Gould can control the syndicate, it
is a safe guess that the Missouri Pa
cific may be turned over to the Alton
party; otherwise this theory will have
to be abandoned, for Mr. Gould would
not let the Missouri Pacific pass from
the control of the Gould family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
M'KINLEYS APPEAL.
Outline of the Platform to Be
Adopted at Philadelphia.

New York. May 15-The Republican
national platform of 1900 according to
advices to the Herald from Washington
will closely follow the Ohio platform,
and Senator Foraker who was chair
man of the platform committee in st.
Louis four years ago, is expected to
preside over the same committee this
year. The platform of 1896 will be re-
affirmed and the country will be con-
graduated on the restoration of pros
perity resulting from the carrying out
of the principles then declared for. The
adoption of the gold standard will be
put alongside the Dingley tariff law as
one of the foundations on which the in
creased prosperity Of the country rests.
The course of the administration in
the war with Spain and in regard to
subsequent events in Cuba, Porto Rico
and the Philippines will be commend
ed and the platform will declare that
the Republican party is willing to ac-
cept the results OF the war and dis
charge the duties imposed by them.
The progress already made toward
giving the Cubans a free and independ-
ent government will be pointed to with
commentator, and the government al
ready established in Porto Rico will be
approved.
The party will be pledged to the paci-
fcatiOn of the Philippines, the estaD-
lishment of free schools in the islands
the American standard of intelligence
and the institution Of the greatest de-
gree of Self-GOVeTnment OF which the
FilipinOs are capable.
The doctrine that congress has plen-
airy power to govern the territory be-
longing to the United States without
restrictions imposed in the states or
whore the constitution has been speci-
ficaly extended by act of congress will
be affirmed in the most positive man.
ner.
In discussing the insular possessions
of the United States the platform MAX
ers will refer to the greater expansion
OF American ocean commerce to be ex-
pected as result of the retention of
all the islands acquired from Spain, and
especially the Philippines.
The success of Mr.. McKinley's ad-
ministration in securing the pledges of
all the great powers Of the world to
maintain the open door, in China will
be lauded as one Of the greatest tri-
umphs in the history of American di-
plomacy- Maintenance of the Monroe
doctrine, a formal recognition of which
was secured by the American delegates
10 The Hague conference: increase of
the navy, construction Of the Near
aguan canal and passage of the bill to
subsidize American ships will be in
dorsed in the platform. and the repeal
OF the war revenue taxes which are
most burdensOme and the retention of
which is not required by the necessi-
Ties Of the government will be declared
one OF the policies to be carried out IN
the next session of congress.
The most difficult task Of the plat
form committee viii be to frame the
plank dealing with trusts A middle
course probably win be taken. The sub
Ject of trusts is giving Republican lead
eis great concern. They realize that the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
OPENING OF THE ARCADE.
Handsome Santa Fe Hotel at Newton
is Completely Finished and
Furnished.

Newton, Kan, May 15-The Arcade
hotel, undoubtedly the finest Harvey
house on the Santa F'e system, was for
mally opened last night by the Newton
Commercial club which has taken the
lead in attracting many of the Santa
Fe improvements to the city in the last
few years The hotel was opened for
business on April 1, but the formal op-
ening was deferred until yesterday, in
order that the house could be thorough
ly furnished and put in condition for the
reception and banquet. A reception was
held in the parlors at 9 O'clock and at
10 o'clock a banquet was spread.
Nearly 300 invitations We're issued, the
guests of honor being the officials of
the Santa Fe and Harvey system, and
approximately that number of. plates
were laid. P. NJ. Hoisington was toast
master
The cost of the structure was about
$4,000. 1t was built of stone, veneered
with brick, the foundation and first
story being strong enough for a ten
story building. 1t has been practically
rebuilt by the Santa Fe. The work of
remodeling was done under the super
vision of J. H. Banker, of Newton, gen
eral foreman of the bridge and building
and water service department Of the
middle division.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
SANTA FE LOCALS.

Paul Close, of the paint coach shop.
has returned to work. He has been IN
the hospital.
A. A. Vogel spent Sunday in the
country with Dan Markham.
Chas. French has returned from Leav-
enworth.
John Davies was fishing last Sunday.
John Bauer of the COACH shop is
painting his house in North Topeka.
George Brodfield, who had charge of
the transfer table at the erecting shop,
and recently resigned, has returned to
Topeka.
Will Greer, of Lux's gang, is building
an addition to his house.
Depot Matron Frye has returned from
vacation of a months duration in
Mexico.
John Stuart is being called ''Grand-
pa" because of the arrival of a pound
baby at the home of Chas. Keaton.
Denton Crotchett is sick.
]. E. Brown, of the coach erecting
shop is building a fve-room cottage in
Oakland.
John Ravens spent Sunday in the
country on a fishing expedition.
William Amos is the proud owner OF
a year old mare which he recently
bought near Pauline. The colt comes
from McGregor stock and is said to give
promise of exceptional speed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
DEPOT MASTER SAW SNAKES.
These We're Genuine and Haunted
Him Two Days.

A travelling snake show reached Topeka
Sunday over the Rock Island. It came
here with the intention of giving exhibi-
tons on the grounds of the street fair
Upon arriving in Topeka all the boxes
and cages containing the snakes were
stored in the check stand room. Soon
after this Henry Washington, the colored
depot master of the Rock Island, had oc-
caSiOn to go to the check room and the
very first thing he did on entering was to
stumble over and nearly fall into a box
covered with wire netting and containing
a number of snakes. This so frightened
him that it is said he almost cleared the
platform and reached the railroad tracks
in one leap.
Later on he was Gained down and be-
came brave enough to venture in and in
veStgate the matter Some time after
platform during the time the afternoon
train was in the station when Washing
ton came out of the check room with one
OF the cages of snakes. He was carry
ing it in front of him Just far as he
could reach. He walked up to where
remark about them. Soon a crowd had
gathered around them. The box being
quite heavy, Washington shifted his hold
and one of his fingers came into contact
with the sharp point of a nail. Emitting
a WhOOp which could be heard for a great
distance he dropped the box and ran
The next morning when he reached the
depot some of the men informed him that
two of the snakes had gotten loose during
the night and that they were crawling
around behind the check stand. After
hearing this inducement which could
be offered was strong enough to persuade
him to again enter the room while the
snakes were there.
The snakes have now been removed and
Henry is again living in peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
RATES FOR DEMOCRATS.
Western Passenger Association Makes
the Official Announcement.

The Rock Island and Santa Fe pas
senger departments are in receipt of a
circular announcing the rate decided
upon by the Western Passenger aSsOcia-
ton for the national Democratic con-
vention, to be held in Kansas City in
July.
rate of one first class normal fare
has been granted for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold from points east
of the eastern state lines of Colorado
and Wyoming on July 2, 3. and 4; from
points in Colorado and Wyoming on
July 2sand 3, and from points in Utah
on July 1 and 2, 1900.
Tickets will be limited to July 9 for
return passage from Kansas City. But
persons from points $50 miles or more
distant may if they so desire make ar
engagements with Mr.. Geo. H. Foote,
secretary of the Kansas City local pas
senger bureau, whereby they may have
the time on their tickets extended so
that they may return not later than
September 80, 1900. All tickets will be
limited to continuous passage in each
direction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
IN A FEDERAL PRISON.
A Convict Shot and Women Stripped
and Whipped.

New York. May ia Washington dis
patch to the Herald says:
"A special agent of the department of
justice is investigating charges of prison
abuses in Raleigh, n. C., of a sensational
character. The charges are set forth in
letter received by the department, dat
ed May 3, ana signed Fedora! Prisoners,
these statements are made.
"A crime occurred here today that
would shock any man who had the least
spark of honor in him The warden, who
is continually under the influence of
liquor, came down in the back yard while
we were at work and because a. prisoner
did not pull his hat off when he spoke the
warden pulled his gun and shot him down
like dog. then went off and laughed
about it. The prisoner is nearing his
end, and probably by the time this reach
es you he will be dead.
''They even strip women naked and lash
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
FRUIT SEASON CLOSING.
Santa Fe at Present Handling Fifty
Cars q Day.

The fruit season in California has
nearly drawn to a close. However, bust
ness will continue brisk until the end
of this month The Santa F'e has had
the greater portion Of the work of haul
ing the fruit east. It has been sent
at the rate of from so to 100 cars per
day.
At present the fruit is going through
at the rate of about so cars per day.
They are re-iced at different points
along the line, and about three tons of
ice are required per car. In conse-
quence $50 tons of ice per day are be-
ing used by the Santa F'e for this one
item alone The greater part of the
shipments of fruit consist of oranges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
Percentage
HEIRESS WEEDS COACHMAN.
Grandfather Threatens to Disinherit
Her Unless She Returns Alone.

New York, May 15.-Although she was
heiress to millions and was courted by
men of wealth and rank, Miss Annie
jackson, the 17-year-oId granddaughter
Of James E. Miller of 100 East Eighty
third street, eloped with a poor man, her
former coachman, Alfred c. Terwil-
Tiger The young couple are established
in a top floor fiat in Harlem.
Mr.. Miller never suspected that his
granddaughter took the least interest
in TeI'williger. why, she must have
been either crazy or hypnotized," said
the old gentleman today. "She has ev-
erything that wealth could give.
would not have been disappointed, how
ever, IL she had decided to marry a
poor man, but one who had an ordinary
amount of intelligence. can not I'M
derstand how she could marry this
drivel.
My granddaughter will be forgiven, -
ne continued, IF she returns alone. The
man shall never be forgiven"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
Another Oklahoma Road.

Oklahoma City. Ok. May 15.-Elliott
and Love, two railroad promoters from
Chicago, are here for the purpose of Sc
curing a bonus for the building of a
railroad from Coalgate, I. T., by way of
this place, to a point northwest of here
& Pacific, a distance of IT'S miles. They
agree to build the road providing the
Oklahoma Railway company, a local
company of this place, will guarantee a
bonus of $4,000. The local company is
to receive the benefit of all the town
sites along the line and all gifts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
sANTA BE PICNIC.
Arrangements Being Made For the
BIG Annual Event

Arrangements are being made for the
annual picnic and excursion of the Santa
Fe shopmen, which will be held some time
during the summer. A committee has
been appointed to make all the necessary
ARRANGEMENTS. From this committee a
Subcommittee will be appointed to visit
the various suitable places and decide
upon a place to hold the picnic. The
committee is as follows;
B. Alexander, blacksmith shop; VIM.
IIoeck round house; John Esplen, ma
chine shop; Ed MeKernan, machine shop;
Jud Coe. south erecting shop; Archie
Baughman. brass foundry; Walter Dwyer
boiler shop: Robert Stockwel, store
house; Joe Blevins, planning mill; Frank
Kensey: coach shop; Al Coyne. water ser
vice; Cross, yards and two others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
RATING OF WATCHES.
Inspector Bayles Will Soon Have Fin
ished His Work With Train
mems Timepieces.

Mr. J. E. Bayles, representing the
general watch inspector of the Santa
Fe, is in Topeka. Mr.. Bayles is inspect
ing the watches of the men who have
anything to do with the handling of
trains on the system.
Every two years the watches are
rated. This is what Mr.. Bayles is now
doing. Then every two weeks the
watches have to be taken to a local
watch inspector for examination to see
that they are running correctly.
Mr.. Bayles' trip of inspection has
taken him nearly all over the entire
road, and he will soon have this work
finished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
Porters For stockmen.

The Burlington company has recently
trains and men in charge of them that is
proving a drawing innovation. In all of
the yards from Denver to Chicago a sys-
tenn of porter service has been adopted
whereby. whenever a stock train arrives
at any of the division yards, a porter at
once goes to the way car and looks after
the wants of the men in charge of the
shipment. Sometimes the way car is
detached from the train and run up to
a side track near a restaurant and a
porter stays in charge of the baggage in
the car while the men are given an oppor-
tunity to step out and get something to
eat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-15
The Best in the World.

We believe Chamberlains Cough Rem
edy is the best in the world. A few weeks
ago we suffered with a severe cold and a
troublesome cough, and having read their
advertisements in our own and other pa
pers We purchased a bottle to see If it
would effect US. It cured US before the
bottle was more than half used 1t is the
best medicine out for colds and coughs
The Herald, .Andersonville. Ind. For sale
by all druggists.