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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26

cia1 hacker of Mr.. Scraper, which shows
that the invention will not lack for
proper support
Mr.. Scraper calls his invention the
"non-collision safety patent" 1t is a
method of blocking trains by torpedoes,
which work automatically. and abso-
lutely prevent two trains from running
within a mile of each other. 1t is i'm
possible for a head-end or rear-end col
lision to occur, if Mr.. Scraper's inven-
ton works as he claims it will.
Torpedoes are placed at intervals of
half a mile along the line, in a peculiar
box-like rangemen which is connect
ed by wires with a chain of similar
boxes along the line. A device under
the pilot of the locomotive is arranged
to gear into the mechanism connected
with each torpedo station" as the train
passes over AS the engine passes over
this mechanism it auses the wires to
operate for a mile along the track, and
set two torpedoes on the rail, a half
mile and a mile ahead of the train. 1t
also sets two torpedoeS at the same in
tervals back of the train. As the train
moves along it continues to remove and
reset ~torpedoes on the track, forming a
complete block on itself for a mile
ahead and a mile behind. If two trains
come within a mile of each other on
the main track, one or more of the tor
pedoes will be exploded, thus warning
both trains of danger. Mr.. Scraper
claims that he has perfected his de-
vice, ana mat II Will WOTk IN practice
A double system of wire is all that is
required, and Mr.. Scraper claims to
have an automatic adjuster which keeps
the wires taut at all times.
Speaking of his invention Mr.. Scraper
said: Il first began to study on this
question when I went to the depot here
in Topeka and saw the victims come in
from the Lang wreck. Since that time
l have spent hundreds of dollars on
models and experiments. 1 now have a
system which 1 believe will in time sup
plant the present block systems. 1t is
the simplest and cheapest and most
effective Why, with my system, the
train dispatchers can all go to sleep,
and there will be no terrible wrecks. A
wreck is impossible.
"As to the cost of my system, 1 pro-
pose to simply sell the rights to use it
to railroads. The castings are simple,
and each road can make it's own cast
ings- The cost of installation will not
be any more than for installing the
block system. I have given Mr. Black
man a half interest in this invention,
for which he will furnish the money
necessary to introduce it. / have not
shown my plans to any railroad Off
Gals, because | wanted to get my pat
entS all settled before I explained my
plans l nave no doubt in my mind
that the officials will take up with the
plan as soon as 1t is presented to them"
Mr. Scraper has never been engaged
in railroad work. He is at present run
ming the Topeka Spring Mattress and
Bedding at 116 East Fourth
street He is not a rich man, and for
that reason was obliged to get a cap
went broke" explained Mr.. Scraper,
selling goods or credit, and 1 can't
afford to put the money into this inven-
ton that is necessary"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
MRS. NATION AT ST. JOE.
Harangues a Street Crowd but Does
No Smashing.

ST. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 26.-Carrie Ma
ton was invited here Christmas by
anti-saloon crusaders, and when she ar
rived from Lincoln. Neb., the local
usade lost their nerve and would
not join her in a saloon-wrecking cam
paign. Carrie, undaunted, started on
her own hook, after denouncing her
synpathizers as devoid of vertebrae,
but she was accompanied by officers to
see that no property was destroyed At
Sixth and Messanie streets she mounted
a dry goods box and lectured, 300 peo-
pie listening.
You are on the high road to hell"
she began, casting her eyes over the
crowd. part of whom bore evidences of
spending Christmas in a frequent con-
s~ultation with the bottle and bartend-
ers. She then launched out in her char
acteristic style, assailed the dramshops
and their victims.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
THINKS 1T WON'T PAY.
Santa Fe Takes a Gloomy View of the
New Rock Island Extension


New Rock Island Extension
The Rock Island officials say that the
cost of their line to Ell Paso will APP
proximate 81, 900, 900, an average Of about
s15, 900 per mile.
The Rock Island construction has al
ways been of frst-class properties at
low net cost. 1t is claimed that the
Rock Island route to FL Paso is 222
miles shorter than by the Santa Fee.
Nevertheless Santa Fe railroad opinion
is that it will be many years before the
Rock Island extension to FL PasO can
be a paying investment. The entire
gross business that the Santa Fe re-
ceives through Ell Paso amounts to less
than 81, 900, 900 per annum. There has
been nothing more disappointing in the
Santa Fe growth han the failure of
the Mexican Central to materialize
through business to any considerable
extent.
The company would require addition
al equipment about equal to the cost
of the new line, which indicates that
h proposed new stock issue will not
be less than SIS, 900, 900. This would
make the capitalization of the extern
sion about $4,000 a mile, which is the
amount of the present capitalization
per mile.
This is less than the average mileage
capitalization of western roads, as
shown by the following:
Rock Island, s35. 000:. Northwestern,
$37, 500: Illinois Central. S45,30o; Santa
Fe, $4,000; Wabash, $66. 1900; Great
$50, 900; Northern Pacific, $780,
600; Union Pacific, 500, 000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
POISONED BY ARMY BEEF.
Eighty Soldiers Frustrated by EN-
balmed Bee

Denver, Colo, Dec. ga special to
the News from Cheyenne, Wyo., says:
Eighty of F, Eigh-
teenth infantry, were poisoned while
eating this morning, and for
a time fully half of them were in dan
ger Of death. Before was
over every man in the p had to
leave the table, and soon all were pros
trated and in great agony The post
administered an antidote. Forty of the
men who sat down first were in very
bad shape and vomited vigorously. The
antidote relieved all of them, and about
all of them were able to be Up. One
old man, however, whose name was not
ascertained, is critically i'll The sur
geon examined the food served at break
fast and is of the opinion that the
poison was in the beef.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26

win probably hold the run untn it has
been assigned.
was taken TO the hospital about a week
ago and who since that time underwent
an operation. is better
located in the north end Of the machine
shop, has been transferred to a position
north of the office door.
Two more engines. the property of the
Lantry brothers. havs arrivsd Tor general
the W. b and I railroad.
Fireman William Smith of the Cotton
wood division has taken the run on trains
Topeka n Marceline.
trnckers at the freight house. who was
taken to the hospital a few weeks ago a
s eoHering fT and iIy Is now I ABLE to Is f aaiwiy sofia lid
food
William Mozambique, a b~oilermaker.
for a day or two. For two months he has
pany and win return to that place.
According to ancient custom the men
Rins, the janitor of that building, with a
turkey. 'possum and other. Christmas
ment take a hand in it, and after the
presentation Perkins always makes a
speech from a goods box
Engineer John McGregor brought the
limited over from Kansas City at a lively
clip Wednesday morning From Wilder to
DS0Ol It 1ddC LIE Iii VI Oi6hL LIE III
eight minutes and that Notwithstanding
the fact that there are a number of sharp
curves and heavy grades-two of the great
obstacles against fast time.
Phil Williamson, who has been firing
west of here, has gone into engineers
service west of Emporia. This leaves the
west end fast mail run open for bids UNI
til December Is. The run on the Strong
City branch vacated by Edward Remy,
who is running west of Newton is like
wise to be held open until Saturday
7. S. Cafferty of the east
ern division has been informed by w. s.
Jones general manager of the Railway
Supply company of Chicago, that that
firm will handle the Cafferty-Knox safety
switch lock. The invention is a recent
one which has been used in only a few
places. but SO far has given excellent sat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
OUR GOODS IN DENMARK.
American Billiard Tables Are Espec-
tally Popular.

Correspondence of Associated Press-)
Copenhagen, Saturday, Dec 14--Im-
ports from the United. States into Dem
mark have been very large during the
past few years Some lines Of goods
have become popular and new articles
are gradually finding their way into the
Danish markets. One article that is now
here and seems to have gained favor at
once is the billiard table.
Prof. Tingelstadt, recently appointed
professor of Scandinavian languages
and literature at the University Of
North Dakota, is in Copenhagen for the
purpose of studying dc Morse and other
branches in his line of work at the Uni
verSity of Copenhagen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
New Depot Ready at Lecompton.

Lecompton, Kan, Dec. 26.-The new
depot is now ready for public use The
depot is 16x60 feet with two waiting
rooms, and operator room. The COM
pany has put in new instruments and
furnishings for operators office. Since
the plans were made the city has cut
away a high grade south of the depot
and are now laying a brick walk from
Halderman street to the depot. This
being done the is cutting out
two doors on the south to further &C
commodate the public. This is the
greatest improvene nt the Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fe has made
here for some time and will be great
ly appreciated by the people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
RETURN THE PASSES.
Eastern Lines Refuse to Accept An
nuals From the West.

New York, Dec. 26.-The New York
Central and the Pennsylvania railroad
companies are returning to several
western railroads annual passes for
1902 just received under the old ex-
change pass system. These western
rail- Dads refused 10 recognize the anti
pass agreement entered into by the
trunk lines, and that they
will abolish their travelling agencies
rather than pay fares for the agents
over the New York-Chicago lines. The
New York Central and the Pennsylva-
MIA lines say that hey will give the an
ti-pass agreement at least a three
months trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
A Sewer Pipe Trust.

Pittsburg, Dec. 26.-The manufacturers
of sewer pipe have within the past week
perfected an arrangement which Will
place the entire trade of the United States
in the hands of a set of dealers who will
be recognized as manufacturers agencies
and will sell their stock on the commits
sion plan. These agencies are to be es-
tablished in New England, New York.
west in selected districts. The price list
is to be uniform all over the country and
will be regulated by the makers, who
have formed a general association The
first meeting for the selection of the
agencies and to definitely settle on prices
is to he held early in January
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
MRS. M,KINLEY ALONE.
At Her Home With No Company the
Widow Spent Christmas.

Canton, o., Dec. 26.-Mrs Mckinley
spent Christmas day alone at her home
She was urged to join the Barber family
in their Christmas dinner at the old AK
ton homestead, but declined to do so. She
did not want to be so forcibly reminded
of the Christmas days of the past, as she
would be by such a dinner. Mrs. McKin-
ley'S condition is as good or better than
it has been since the rragedy. Relatives
who see her most often says that she
shows a gradual Improvement. She re-
membered many of her friends with little
Christmas presents and received flowers
and presents from all over the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
Trolley Connects New Louis

Indianapolis, Dec. ga report has
been received hero from New York that
Hugh J McGown, president of the In
dianapolis Street railway, is prominent
among men behind plans that are now
being made for a trolley system to con-
meet New York and St Louis. The
scheme, it is reported, is even broader
in scope than that of the great Everett
Moore syndicate, who's system is being
constructed to connect all principal
cities on the great lakes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
a Woman's Awful Peril.

There is only one chance to save your
life and that is through an operation"
I B. Hunt of Lime Ridge. Wis, from her
her of a frightful case of stomach trou-
BILE and yellow ~jaundice. Gall stones had
formed and she constantly grew worse.
Then she began to use Electric Bitters
which wholly cured her. It's a wonderful
stomach, liver and kidney remedy. Cures
soc. Guaranteed. For sale by x. j. Arm
old & Sons drug store. 81 North Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

James McCabe to Lily M. McCabe,
$500, lots $50, 571 Clay street, Throop's
fourth addition.
p. 1. B~onebrake, executor, to j. Nc
Cabe, $500, lots 56S. 57i Clay street,
Thrcop's fourth addition.
r.. H. Bayard to O.. Hatch. $500, lot 40S
and south half 706 Harrison street,
Walnut Grove subdivision.
J. E. Torrington and wife to o. Hatch,
81, south half lot 70S Harrison street,
Walnut Grove subdivision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
ABOUT RAILROAD PEOPLE.

Switchman Fred Morgan is off for a day
or two.
off of ten days.
Switchman William Busby is off for ten
days and is in Wichita
George Atkinson. engineer at the mill.
is aking his regular lay off today.
Brakeman Mordaunt who. for six weeks
has been sick. is ready to begin the new
year on duty.
Conductor Speer of the coal train is
running on the plug for a few days He
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
Land Withdrawn From Settlement.

kalispel. Mont, Dec. 26-The register
and receiver of the KaliSpel land office
has received a letter instructing the
withdrawal of all lands from settlement in
Montana north and west of the Koo-
tenai river. The order will involve over
one million acres of land in this county.
besides taking from the state of Idaho
26.000 acres which. when surveyed and
completed, will be made into a new forest
reserve to be known as the Kootenai
forest reserve of Idaho and Montana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
PURDY SAYS GOOD By.
Rock Island Ex- President Gives Some
"reminiscences

"reminiscences
into this station. In 1871 the great fire
moved me out. and now 1 leave the
Chicago, Dec. 26.-HIn 1867 I moved
words as they were uttered by w. G.
Purdy, president of the Rock Island
road h 200 officers and en-
plOyeS of the Rock Island sys-
tenn, with their records and other
effects. were scurrying here and there
through the old Lake Shore and Rock
Island depot 1t was moving day and
the general offices of the system We're
being transferred to the Grand Central
station, Fifth venue and Harrison
street, where they will be housed until
the cor pletion of the new depot that
will replace the present old structure
On Van Buren, street Work on the new
station probably will be started next
of tho Lake shore road will be moved
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
To Shorten Its Line.

Tacoma. Wash, Dec. 26.-The Northern
Pacific railway is preparing to shorten
it's main line In this state by 30 miles by
building the Lind E~llensbure CUTOFF
across Yakima valley. This CUTOFF will be
no miles long and will save a wide detouf'
to the south which the main line now
takes from Lind to North Yakima and
thence north to Ellensburg. The work VIII
cost about 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
IS
RAILROAD NEWS.
Topeka Man Invents q Nom
Collision Machine.
Claims That 1t Will End Danger
of Smash-ups.
NEW BLOCK SYSTEM
Works Automatically by a
Couple of Wires.
r. R1ooEnoun 4, Tho E;nonnsaI
L. Blackman is the Financial
Backer of the Scheme.

f. p. Scraper, of Topeka, has invented
a device to prevent collisions of railway
trains. which he has confidence will be
adopted by every railway in the
try which does not use the double rack
system. During the past week he sent
a working model of his invention to
Washington. and has been granted let
terS patent
l. Blackman. of Topeka, is the fnan-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
THREW STONES AT GOMEZ.
Cubans Call Him ~Traitor" and Break
Up His Meetings.

Havana, Dec. 26-According to tele-
grams printed in Senior Estrada Palma's
official organs Gen Gomez is faring bad
ly on his political tour in favor of Palma.
In the Puerto Principe province his meet
ings have been broken up and he has been
greeted with shouts of traitor and
stones have been thrown at him. Gen
Gomez is mounted on the same horse he
used during the war and is accompanied
by a band and a number of veterans. The
Maso feeling is running strong in Puerto
PrincinaL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
Convicted of Cattle Stealing.

Helena, Mont, Dec. 26.-The jury in
the United States court, in the case of
Robert E. Lee and Samuel Garvin,
charged with stealing seven hundred
cattle from the Indians on the Grow
reservation. returned a verdict finding
both defendants guilty, after a trial
lasting two weeks. Motion for a new
trial was made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
Col. q. M. TAYLOR Dead.

vincennes, Ind, Dec. 26.-Co1. G. NJ.
Taylor, travelling passenger agent for
the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern, is
dead at his home in this city from blood
poisoning following a slight surgical
operation. Col. Taylor came here from
St. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
Young corbett Feeds aNewsies."

Denver, Col, Dec. 26.-sYoung Cor
bett" romped for an hour or SO Christ
mas with a crowd of newsboys as if he
were one of them again and took them
to dinner at a restaurant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
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. icket on sale Dec. "a. 25 and
81. and Jan. I. 1902. fnal limit return
ing Jan. 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
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. rs and
81, and Jan. 1. 1902. final limit return
ing Jan. 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
walter Morosco Dead.

San Francisco, Dec. 26.-Walter Morosco,
the well known theatrical manager who
Grand OPERA house in this city to a syndi-
cate, is lead of heart disease at his, home
in FruitvaIe. He was a native of Gull
ford, Conn.,, aged So. His family name
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
sawall Is

camden, N. J., Dec. 26.-The physicians
in attendance upon United States Senator
SewelI say today that he is weaker than
at any time since he returned to his home
from Ashevile, N. c., nearly a month
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26

Many a man thinks his wife is gift
ed as a mine reader when in reality he
talks in his sleep.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26
THE BURLINGTON'S CALIFORNIA EX.
CURSIONS: PERSONALLY CONDUCTED.

SONSiOINSs GONBUGtEU
Every Thursday from Kansas City
and st. Joseph, the Burlington's Cali
fornia Tourist Sleeper Excursions cave
under protection of special conductors.
The route is via Denver, Scenic Colora-
do. Salt Lake City, the route of
Bile climate. Arrange to join these ex-
cursions-
THE GREAT NORTHWEST MOVEMENT.
The Burlingten-Northern Pacific
route. via Billings, Mont, is the short
line to the entire Upper Northwest from
Kansas City and Denver; great daily
through trains of Chair Cars, Sleepers.
Dining Cars to Puget Sound and Port
land. Send fer special folder 1.-The Bur-
Hnston-Northern Pacific Express"
H0MESEEkERS' EXCURSIONS.
October 18th, November 5th and 18th.
December I'D and 18th.
A GREAT RAILROAD.
The Burlington is the best line Kan
sas City to Chicago, St. Louis, Omaha.
st Paul. Denver. San Francisco, Butte.
Aelena, Spokane, Puget Sound.
Write US for rates and printed mai
ter describing you proposed trip.
r: r. CR0zIER, l.. w. WAkELEY.
4. r. A. s2s Main st. GenT Passenger ACT
KANSAS CITY. No. ST LOUIS. No
HOWARD ELLIOTT.
General Manager. ST. LOUIS, Nc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-26

GA Poor Relation" will be at the
Crawford Saturday matinee and night.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-06-29
FOR A SUMMER OUTING.

The Rocky Mountain regions Of
Colorado reached best VIA the
Union Pacific provide lavishly for the
health Of the invalid and the pleasure Of
the tourist. Amid these rugged sleeps
are to be found some of the most charm
ing and restful spots on earth. Fairy
lakes nestled amid sunny peaks, and
climate that cheers and exhilerates.
The
SUMNER EXCURSION RATES
pat in effect by the Union Pacific en-
able you to reach these favored locali-
ties without unnecessary expenditure Of
time or money.
ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP
PLUS 500 from the Missouri River. in
effect June 18th to 3Oth, July 10th to
August 3lst, inclusive.
The Union Pacific will also sell tickets
on July lst to 9th, inclusive, September
LIST to 10th, inclusive, at S15. 90 for the
round trip from Missouri River points.
Return limit October 81, 1901.
Proportionately loS rates from inter-
mediate points.
Full information cheerfully furnished
upon application.
s3l E. B. SLOSSON, Agent.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-06-29

Cora-Do you believe is palmistry?
Merritt-No, my dear. The only
time was glad to find life line in my
hand was when 1 was shipwrecked.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-06-29
SUMMERS ovERSOUL.
o earth thou hast not
any wind which blows

o earth thou hast not
any wind which blows
That d not music.
Every weed Of thine,
Pressed rightly, flows
in aromatic wine
And every humble hedgerow
flower that grows,
And every little brown bird
that doth sing,
Hath something greater
than itself, and bears
A loving word to
every living { ing-
Albeit Il holds
the message unawafes
All shapes and sounds have
something which Is not
OF them. A spirit broods
amid the grass:
Vague outlines Of the
everlasting thought
Lie IN the meiting SHADOWS
as they pass;
The touch of an
Eternal Presence thrills
The bfeezes Of the sunset
and the hills,
Sometimes-we know not how
nor why, nor WHENCE
The twittef of the swallows
meath the caves,
The simmer Of the light
amid the leaves,
Viii strike up through
the thick roots Of our sense,
And show Us things
which seers and sages saw
In the gray earth's green dawn
something doth stir,
Like organ hymns within Us,
and doth awe.
Congregationalist.
BY Richard Realfs
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-06-29

III suppose %. Itlooks like it,"
Then the Yale-blue tie"
"Binds you to me-"
They we're married, but whether they
lived happily ever afterwsrd history de-
poneth not. However, there was one
incident during the honeymoon which
is worth recording.
Jack, dear" said the bfushing bride,
you remember that affair about the
Ysle-blue ribbon?"
Jack said he remembered.
well. what l told you wasn't true"
Jack murmured sleepily, IL knew it..
P. Sand they were both satisfied
Ernest George, in the May Smart Set.