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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
Omaha Emporia Limo to Be
Built Through Topeka.
WAS HERE.
Nh. Nevins Investigating Ad-
vantages and Resources.
Topeka Men Are Interested in
the Proposed Road.

Topeka will in all probability be ono
of the large cities through which the
proposed road from Omaha to Emporia
will pass.
1t is believed that the Missouri, Kan
sas g. Texas railroad is the largest fac
tor behind the movement for the con
struction of the proposed line between
omaha and Emporia, and II such a line
is built it will accomplish for Topeka
what has long been wanted in the con-
struction of q connection between the
Missouri Pacific line in Topeka and h
Central Branch line in Marshall county.
The new line will touch Bushong,
Frankfort. Alma, Wamego, Westmore-
land and Seneca, in Kansas, and will
allow Topeka jobbers an opportunity to
reach the territory northwest of here
that has heretofore never been invaded
to any great extent by Topeka whole
salers.
The proposed line will cross the Mis-
souri, Pacific at some point in Marshall
or Nemaha county. and will enable
shippers to make a connection with the
Missouri Pacific to get shipments west
on the Central Branch and in the terri
tory that has been solely the vantage
ground of Atchison. Kansas City, Oma-
ha and Lincoln wholesalers.
Another advantage, and one that is
of great Importance to Topeka, would
be the saving in freight rates On coal
6A1l A11lO 4OpGhd7 d10 L4aJOl L.
J. Anderson. In event such a railroad
is built, arrangements may be made
whereby Topeka will get rates on the
shipment of coal that is favorable to
those received by Kansas City.
1.-The mileage from Pittsburg. Kas.. to
Topeka is less than it is from Pitts
burg to Kansas City, and yet we are
forced to pay 80 cents a ton more
freight rates than Kansas City dealers
do.
1T is true that the new road would
not give a direct line into Topeka from
the coal regions. but it would not be in
convenient, consequently the construc-
ton Of the new line would solve one of
the problems that has bothered To-
peka."
between the new line and the Santa Fe
and Missouri Pacific and Missouri, Kan
sas & Texas railroads The new line
gives the Omaha packers a direct north
and south route that will be of adj
vantage to them both in the shipments
of live and dressed beef.
Frank Willard and Franklyn Hunt, of
Topeka, and w. G. Perry and H. p.
Wright, of Kansas City, together with
Richard Nevins, jr-, are among the Kan
c~orporators of the new road, the Omaha,
Kansas & Gulf line.
ichar Nevins spent several days re-
Gently in Topeka, and it is III he
was here to influence Topeka capital to
join in the enterprise.
1t is asserted that enough capital is
assured already to build the line if the
proper local aid is Forthcoming along
the line of the proposed road
A reporter for the State urn asked
J. r.. Mulvane concerning the enter
prise. Il know nothing of it," he as
serted. 1.-The project might result ad-
vantageously to Topeka, and it might
not. 1 have not given it any thought"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
PANIC IN CABLE SHARES
Marconi's Success Causes a Rapid
Decline in Values.

London, Dec. 21.-The fall in the Sc
curities of cable companies which COM
menced with the announcement of the
success of Marconi's experiments in
having signals transmitted across the
ocean by his wireless system Of teleg-
raphy, has been continuous throughout
the week. Since December IA Anglo
American preferred have dropped seven
points and ordinary shares "a dropped
four points, while Eastern Telegraph
was a close second with a fall of 6h
points.
Quite apart from the speculative bear
movement there has been a real selling
of stock. The opposition of the Anglo
American company to Marconi's expert
ments appears to have increased the
apprehension OF the shareholders of
cable companies as to the probability of
serious competition in the near future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
HAS NO OBJECTION.
Russell HARRISON Will Not Oppose
Pension For His Stepmother.

washington. Dec. 21.-Russell B. Har-
rison son of the late President Benjamin
Harrison. was admitted to practice in
the court of claims at its last session
Mr.. Harrison. In reply to an inquiry
concerning the reason for his presence
in Washington, said: h.
IT have been here entirely on legal
business. The report that I am oppos-
ing the granting of a pension to Mrs.
Benjamin Harrison is absolutely with
out foundation. I have hesitated to
make reference to his matter, wen to
deny the truth of the idle rumor, simply
from a dissemination to make reference
to family matters"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
CRUMBlE TO DUST.
City Engineer Says He Finds a
Surprising Condition.
Many Places Asphalt Repairs
Are Worthless.

A surprising thing has happened to
the asphalt pavement which was laid
on West Eighth street during the past
month. For q distance of two blocks,
where the Barber Asphalt company re-
surfaced the north side of the street,
the new surface is all coming off, says
the city engineer. 1t is crumbling like
dirt. and the repairs made are utterly
worthless. He says the same thing is
noticeable on the west side of Kansas
avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets,
and on other streets recently resurfaced.
City Engineer McCabe today instruct
ed Inspector Mattingly to go over all
the work done by the asphalt repairers
during the fall. and makes detailed re-
port on the condition.
A short time ago. before the Barber
company quit work here, a similar con-
dition to that OF West Eighth was
found to exist on Quincy street, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth. Here the Bar
Der company tore up and relaid a long
iously repaired"
It is said that in the face of this de-
plorable condition of things, several
members of the council are In favor of
paying to the Barber the ST.
800 still due. and releasing the COM
pany from further obligations. This
proposition was brought before the
council once before. and was voted
down.. 1t is said that it is likely to
come up again at the next meeting, and
another effort be made to pay the COM
pam for what the city engineer says
is wretched work.
The Barber company has already re-
ceived from the city nearly $40, 900 in
cash for keeping the pavement in re-
pair. When the 81, 500 is paid, the city
will have nc further legal hold on the
company.
Speaking of the condition of the
asphalt repairs, City Engineer McCabe
said today:
at think that the bad condition of
the asphalt on West Eighth street is
due either to the fact that the asphalt
was burned or that it was a very poor
grade of material I am inclined to be-
heve that the latter reason is correct
The p at first claimed that the
bad places were due to bad manage
ment by the engineer at the asphalt
works in allowing the asphalt to burn
in the watts. But / do not believe that
so much asphalt could have been in
jured by burning. E. B. Demarest, the
manager of the promised to
fix all the places which would require
fixing, but since the has pull
&c out and left us, I do not know what
to pec
II understand that some of the mem
bers of the counci hin that I ought
to accept the work done by the COM
pany, and O.. K. the bill. I will not do
this till the work is completed accord
ing to contract"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
TRAIN ROLLED DOWN HILL.
Twenty Cars Of Merchandise at Bot
tom of Missoula River.

ST. Paul, Dec 21.-A Helena, Mont,
special to the Dispatch says a freight
wreck occurred on the Northern Pacific
last 20 miles west of Garrison, and
as a result 20 cars of merchandise are
lying at the bottom of the MissOula
river n traffic is suspended. three
overland passenger trains being held at
Missoula. The cause of the accident Is
not Known, but it is supposed to have
been caused by the breaking Of a rail
or wheel flange by the cold weather,
which caused the train to separate, un-
coupling the rear portion, which tum-
bled down the into the river.
No one was INJURED
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGES.
Those of the Middle West Organize a
Union.

Chicago. Dec. 21.-The Presbyterian
College union of the middle west was
formed here last night for the purpose
OF promoting the efficiency of church
Fourteen Presbyterian col
leges were represented. The officers
elected were: President, DR.. William
p Kane of college; vice presi-
dent, F. w. Hinitt of Parsons college;
corresponding secretary, President Jno.
H. MacCracken Of Westminster college,;
recording secretary. President G. II.
French of Huron college,; treasurer,
President James Wallace of Manchester
college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
Two New York Banks to Unite.

New York. Dec 21--The Corn Ex-
change bank of is preparing
to absorb the Mechanics and Traders
bank, Brooklyn. The stockholders of
the latter bank have been informed
that the Corn Exchange bank has Of
fered 1925 a share for their stock The
directors of the Mechanic and Traders
bank have already accepted the propo-
sition. The Brooklyn bank is 80 years
old and has a capital stock of 500, 600
and a surplus Of S1S0. 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
Killed in a Duel.

New Orleans, Dec. 21.-William La
shell. alias William O'Day. who has been
here three months, was killed In a des-
by Finch Gerard, who has served a term
in the Texas -penitentiary. Gerard was
also wounded. IasheiPs wife is in the
city and says LasheIl was the son OF a
prominent ex-judge of Minneapolis,
Mimi. and that he had lived in Hous-
ton, Tex, Shreveport, La. Joplin. Mo-.
and Gainesville, Tex.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, Dec. 21.-The statement of
the associated banks for the week end
ing today shows: Loans 1857 .005. 400. de-
crease s13, 1858, 500; deposits 1904, 096. 300,
decrease SIS, 062, 900; circulation $31. $685.
300. increase $50, 300; legal tenders $70-
76O, 500. decrease 81. OBS. 200; specie $751;
O4S, 800, decrease 5 $40. 900; reserves $751;
800, 400, decrease 81. 435, 200; reserve re-
uuired 1925. O24, 075, decrease "a. 765, 500;
surplus S.. 1856. 325. Increase 1890, 300.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
PLANS.
Those of b President Are Not Yet
Fully Matured.

Washington, Dec. 21.-President Roose-
welt has not completed his plans for the
holidays. The report that he has de-
cided to go down the Potomac river on
the Dolphin for a shooting trip is in
correct Nc decision has yet been each
ed, but DR.. Rixey and Theodore Roose :
welt, Jr., who has been at Tho in
Massachusetts, and who arrived here
today for the holidays. are going down
the river for a few lays shooting. 1t is
not improbable that the president may
decide to accompany them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
FOR M'KINLEY MONUMENT.
New York to Raise @16O,ooO, North
Carolina $1,000.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 21.-The Mckinley
Memorial association is receiving en-
c~ouraging reports from all over the
country. Half a million dollars is the
sum fixed to be raised An apportion-
ment of the total sum has been made
among the states of the union accord
ing to population and location. The
largest sum is asked of New York,
$3.50, 600; Ohio's apportionment is $780,
900 and the other states proportionate-
ly less. North Carolina will be asked
to raise the least amount, 1000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21

New York, Dec. 20.-It is reported in
Wall street, say the Herald, that Chas.
which he proposes to add to his system
of national and state banks. His latest
acquisition. it Is stated. is the Four
teenth Street bank. 1t is a state bank,
having a capital of $100, 900 and a sur
plus of $50. 900. Its deposits are consid-
erably over 81. SOC. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
CALVES PROTEGE.
Edna Darch Meats the Great Singer
in New York.

New York, Dec. H.-Emma Calve. the
lyric artist, is in the city. With her is
little Edna Darch of Los Angeles, Cal,
whom she has adopted.
"She is a gifted, a divine child" said
Calve. "She has a voice. 1t is Cali
fornia that gave it to her. What a
marvellous land that is. If you are born
in 1t all the good fairies are at your
cradle. They make wishes for you.
These are great wishes. To realize them
you need only opportunity. It comes. I
shall do all that I can for little Edna.
My plan is to let her study here for a
while, under the care of persons in
whom I have confidence. Then she is
to come to France with me and study
there"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
slidell,a Niece Weds.

New York, Dec 21--The wedding OF
Miss Slidell. grand neice of the former
confederate commissioner to France to
the Marchez Govolde Verospi Duca di
Angelo, has just been celebrated at the
Church of st. Pierre de Chaillott, says
the Paris correspondent of the Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
oyolists Mustn,t Rum Awav.

New York, Dec. 21.SThe French
chamber of deputies. says the Paris
correspondent of the London Times and
New York Times has agreed to a bill
inflicting from six days to two months
imprisonment with a fine of from IS
a to 500 francs on any cyclist or
motor car driver who, after causing an
accident attempts to run away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
TO SEARCH THE RIVER.
Submarine Lighting Apparatus EN-
ployed to Find Missing Girl.

Atlanta Ca, Dec. 21.-A special from
Elizabeth City, N. c., says: As a last
resort today q submarine lighting appa-
ratus was employed in searching for the
body of Nell Cropsey, who has been
missing from her home one month to-
night.
The apparatus was sent by Andrew
G. Cropsey, of New York, uncle Of the
missing girl, who gave instructions that
the river be searched from end to end.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21

DIR. Woods Norway Pin Syrup seems
especially adapted to the needs of the
children. Pleasant to takei soothing n
its influence; 1T is the remedy of all
remedies for every form OF throat and
lung disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
Win Try to Compete.

Dec. 21.-Messrs. Stewart,
east iron makers have ordered 10000
IONS of Newfoundland iron from the
at a price which
they believe will enable them to com
pete with the American and German
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
Negro Freezes in Alabama.

Mobile, Ala, Dec. 21.-All the records
for December weather in Mobile were
broken early this morning when the
thermometer registered 15.5 degrees
above zero. The weather is clear, and
indications are for warmer tonight. A
negro was frozen to death in Baldwin
county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
Christmas and New Year Holiday
Rates via the Santa Fe.

Fare and one-third for the round
trip. Points within 200 miles of To-
peka. tickets on sale Dec. "A. 25 and
81. and Jan. /. 1902. final limit return
ing Jan. 2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
GRAINS wrecked Near MILAN.

Rome, Dec. 1.-Two trains were
wrecked today in a collision near MeIeg-
nano, ten miles southeast of Milan. Six
persons were killed and fifteen were
seriously injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
American oirl Marriee an Earl.

London, Dec. 21.-Miss Elena Grace,
daughter of Michael Grace, formerly of
New York, was married to the Earl of
DonOughmore at st. Michaels church
today. The service was choral
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-21
Christmas and New Year Holiday
Rates via thu Santa Fa

Fare and one-third for the round
trip. Points within 200 miles of To-
peka, tickets on sale Dec. "a. 25 and
81, n Jan. !. 1902. NAL limi, aturn-
ing Jan. 2.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-08
Lnte Potatoes.

1t seems strange TO me that so many
will recommend planting the main crop
in the early spring. 1t is all right to
plant a limited amount early but for
the main crop we have found ii best to
plant from the LIST to the 10th of June
This may look late to great many,
but the finest potatoes we ever raised
grew where we plowed up a strawber-
ry patch, after it had fruited, and
planted it the 25th of June. However
do not recommend as late planting as
that, neither do | favor blowing the
ground and planting at once TO be
certain of good late crop the ground
should be well underdrained. either
naturally or artificially. should be a
clover sod and plowed early, that il
may become settled before planting
time and retain the moisture. Cor. Ma
tional Stockman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-08
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.

Denver. Colo, July g
High temperatures have prevailed
throughout the week. The daily
excess has been degrees or 3 degrees
on the western slope. or degrees
along the eastern foothills and In the
south-central section, and 8 to 10 de
degrees In the eastern border coun.
ties. and maxmimum temperatures Of
8 to 10 degrees were recorded In the
different agricultural districts The
precipitation has been confined to light
showers over widely separated areas.
The conditions have been very IA
vorable to garden truck. late planting
of corn. potatoes and sugar beets;
and other crops have made favorable
advancement. The first cutting oil
alfalfa is nearly all in stack. and was
secured without material injury; the
second crop has started nicely.
Winter grains have ripened rapidly
and some fields In the Arkansas val
lev are practically ready for the har.
vest. The outlook for tree fruits con.
tinues satisfactory. and cantaloupes
and melons are thrifty. The water
supply Is diminishing rapidly in the
creeks and rivers, but the only scarcity
reported as yet is in few late prior
ity ditches. With few exceptions pas
turage continues ample. but rains just
now would be highly beneficial to the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-08
Hogs In the Northwe.t.

1t may be said that there is broad
field for the farmers Of the Pacific
northwest to occupy in producing su-
perior article of bacon and other pork
, products. The climate and feed con-
ditions are the very best that can be
found for producing grade of pork
which cannot be eXcelled in the world.
There is not "A day in the year over
large areas in this section when hogs
cannot have some form of green sue
culent food. Pastures of clover, grass
es and annual plants can be provided
that furnish large amount of food
which, supplemented with small ra
tion of grain. will produce a superior
article of meat product. The foreign
as well as the domestic market de
mands better pork product, especial
ly in the hams and bacon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-08
One Thing and Another.

Salt farming is rapidly developing
In California. Marshes along the coast
once valueless are utilized by the salt
farmers" who secure the product by
evaporati ton.
Mule breeding is becoming quite an
industry in certain parts of Colorado,
particularly in the fine agricultural
districts north Of Denver, and shrewd
men are making good money by fol-
lowing it.
A few Angora goats In a flock of
sheep are said to he a protection
against wolves and dogs.
Deep cultivation is now considered
by many of the experiment stations TO
be Injurious to corn. The first cult
walton should be rather deep. but dur
Ing subsequent workings the ground
should be stirred as little as possible.
Within the past ten years the "hand''
or farm" separator has been gradual
ly coming into use In Oregon and In the
near future is expected to cause Il re-
turn In many localities to the gathered
cream system.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-08

drin, are the best for the purpose. but
the dark bronze foliage of Bihorelli
purpurea. With brilliant crimson flow
ers, and the canary yellow blossoms of
Austria. borne on taller stems. make n
grand show also behind the rest.
With these richly colored plants n
few hydrangeas may be grouped. The
white hydrangea is one of the very
hest. being compact and highly tiorifer-
Gus, blooming even in tiny pot during
its first year
Hydrangens are most accommodating
plants. only requiring shift into n
pot two inches larger in diameter after
blooming, unless of large size, and a
rich top dressing just as they start into
growth in the spring.
An abundance of water aud biweek
ly supplies of SCOT water should he
given directly the plants begin to grow.
In fact. when in flower they can scarce
ly have too much water. and any fail
ure in the supply will cause the floral
hracts. which are naturally of snowy
wnitcness. to turn brown, thus spelling
the beauty of the plant.
4 special point In the cultivation of
these flowers is that they should stand
all the summer after blooming in the
full sunshine to ripcn their wood. for
without this they do not bloom we'll.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-08
News md Notes.

A fine promise for wheat and a gen
orally good hay outlook was American
Agrculturist's summary at the begin
ming of May.
A miniature Louisiana ricefeld. with
canal. pumps and thrashing machine.
just as found in the Crowley district. is
one of the unique features devised for
the rice growers exhibit at Buffalo.
New orange and grape fruit groves
are reported as being constantly plant
ed in Florida the past three years, the
rock lands of Dade county having prov
ed a pleasant surprise as far as sue
cessful orange growing Is concerned.
Good earth roads are still needed.
Drainage by one line OF properly laid
tile is recommended by an expert as
the best thing in road Improvement.
A Canadian bee man thinks that In
stead of working for long tongues the
effort should be to obtain a new clover
by crossing red and white or red and
alsike.
In few months there will be AZ beet
sugar factories In operation In this
country. no less than l3 being now in
course OF erection.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-08

JUDGING WITH DEEP DRAWN BREATH.
soon after the cows are MIXED the vol
atile oils to which these odors are
due will generally disappear from the
animals system before the next MORN
ing or evening.
for mans fault. When the owner de-
livers milk to the factory and is told
that it smells bad" he forgcts that he
or his men let it stand in the unclean-
ed stable to draw in the "cowy" and
worse odors or that they poured it into
pals that lacked II little of perfect
sweetness, and lie Immediately says.
I've got to stop feeding silage." The
cows ate some cabbage trimmings last
night" or Some one forgot to close
the ryetcld gate
The odorS due TO volatile compounds
in the milk are of most importance in
milk and cream. as the faults largely
disappear in making butter and cheese.
Thorough aeration is often helpful in
the removal of such havors.
Odors due to bacteria, molds and
yeasts which set up chemical changes
in the milk later are not observed in
freshly drawn milk. \ high tempera-
ture. however. is favorable to growth
of these low forms of plant life, so in
warm weather milk faults are COM
mon
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-08
The Kerr Plum.

or the Kerr plum f. 5. Earle of Ala
bama says: This is remarkably good
PLAN, whose valuable qualities seem to
have been overlooked by nurserymen
and orchardists. II is the earliest of
our really good plums, ripening here
about the first of June. 1t is large rich,
yellow. with firm flesh of high quality.
II blooms rather late, and the tree is a
good grower. 1t is strongly recommend
ed for both home use and market !"
ON the other hand, northern grower
has pronounced it "ft only for the
brush heap" You pays your money
and takes your choice"