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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-07

1t is expected that there will be
number of distinguished guests in at
tendance upon the inauguration exer-
cises President H. T. Fuller of Drury
college, Springfield, Mo-, President w.
F. Slocum, president of Colorado college
Colorado Springs. Col, President Chas-
F. Tbwing, president Of Western Re
serve university. Clevelands O., are ex-
pected. besides at least one representa-
tive from every college in the state of
Kansas.
This afternoon at about 4 o'clock. the
inaugural parade was formed under the
leadership of Prof Orville G. Towne.
marshal of tie de-. The students as
sembled at Holbrook hall, and marched
by classes to the library, where the trus-
tees. faculty alumni and visitors were
assembled. The students then formed
in double line in front of the chanel.
and the -larty at the library marched
between the lines to the chapel. The
programme at tt-e chapel was as fol-
lows:
Solo-Miss Florence Morton.
Violin ohligato-Miss Lueelia B. Clarke
Invocation-Reverend Francis L. Hayes,
D. d.
Hymn-Tune Lyons
Address on behalf of the board of trus-
tees-Reverend Richard Cordley, D. D.
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TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.

Chicago. Oct. 7.-WHEAT-Wf1eat open
ed about steady the large receipts in the
northwest and southwest being offset by
firm cables. Trading was lignz early in
the day, with local sentiment apparently
on the buying side and with no great pres
sure to sell. December opened &c lower
to 1sc higher, at 69ssG69zc and the early
range was between 693s and 6g5sG69&zc
Minneapolis and Duluth reported receipts
Of 1,240 cars, which. with local receipts of
z45 cars-hve of contract-made total re-
ceipts for the three points of 4S5 cars.
against 1,4z1 cars last week, and 1,041 cars
Dizziness prevailed the latter part of the
session December closed 141ssc lower. at
CoRN-There was a slight decline in
corn at the opening, due 20 improved
One significant feature to trading was the
fact that the large holders were not in
clined to sell. December opened 1sQ1zc to
early to 4S1zc. Local receipts were 172 cars,
with ID cars of contract grade.
firm for May. December closed at $3.50
oATs-oats opened steady with rather
ceipts and good cash demand Trading
was light and without any special features
December opened 1sQHc TO &c lower. at
PROvIsIONs-The provision market
ly lower on weak prices for hogs. January
pork opened &c lower, at $l5S5: January
lard ac was unchanged to sc lower, at $3.50
WHEAT-Cash: No. red, zoe: No 3
red. 671z@6S1Ac; No; z hard winter, CSC; No
spring, 74@75c; No. northern spring, 73c;
CORN-No. 2. 6lq611kc; No. 9. 61d611kc.
OATS-No. 2, 3015c; No. 8. sc.
FLAx--.Cash: NV, 81 267s; Oct, 81. 241k;
BARLEY-Cash: ssdeOc.
TIMOTHY-Oct, $3.75d3 so.
CLOVER-Oct., $1,000.
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Norman

Washburn song.
Inaugural address-President Norman
Plass.
Greetings-President Charles F. Thwing,
D d., LII. D.
Prayer-Reverend Albert Bushnell, D. D.
Observation-Disclosures Plass.
Orchestra.
THIS EVENINGS SERVICES.
This evening at the First Presbyterian
church President Charles F. Thwing will
deliver an address on the subject, Some
Contributions Which Christian College
Should Make to American Life After
the address, President and Mrs. Plass will
hold a public reception at Representative
hall in the state house. The general public
is invited to this reception, though 1900
special invitations have been issued.
The decorations at the college have all
been put up by the students, under the
general management of Prof. F. w Ellis
He was assisted by the following chairme en-
of the subcommittee: Miss Rodgers,
chapel; Mr.. Shirts, arch; Miss Leavitt,
banners; Miss Fisk, First Presbyterian
church; Mr.. Vandemark, Representative
hall.
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Kansas C1ty Livestock.

: Knsas City. Oct. 7-CATTLE-Receip
today, 1900 head. including 3.0ee head of
Texans Market steady to 1oc lower. Ma
tive steers, 81 oGlI7. 80; Texas and Indian
steers. 81. s5a470; Texas cows. s2.1caz- 81;
native cows and heifers. $2G0G4.O0; stock
ers and feeders, s.. 50a4.7 Is; bulls. s.. 00d350
calves 50. 00d5 :. 50.
HOGS-Receipts today. 1900 head Mar
ket opened strong and closed steady to
weak. Bulk of sales. $4,000. 40: heavy, $7.25
G77.45: packers. 81. 25d7.40 medium, $1,000
7.45: light, $7.221z d7.3712; workers, $3.50
1914: pigs S6.75m7S0
SHEEP-Receipts today, 1000 head.
Market steady to lower Muttons, S3.l5a
3s5: lambs, S.. 7Gd4. %; range wethers, s2.75
"a 90. ewes s. 00fI4O0.
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Pensions for Kansans.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE following pen
sions have been granted: Kansas-Orig-
inal war with Spain. Luther Kate. To-
peka, Sc. Increase: George Hernberger, Ma
tional Soldiers home, Leavenworth so;
jeremiah Smith. Solomon. IS; Robert
Mooney, New Albany. IS: William Ryan.
Weir City, $40; Horace Smith, Colony, $40;
John Callahan, National home, Leaven-
worth, $40; William Douglas. Winfield. SIP
Theodore Brown, Richfield, So Widows;
Mary Churchill. Sawyer, So: Mary Mems
Hutchinson, S.; Emily Mullin. Marmaton
IS; Eliza DeMoss, Kinsley, $12
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kansas CITY Produce Market

Kansas City. Oct. 7.-C1cse-WHEAT-
Receipts today. ZAP cars Quotations:
hard, 66Ac. No. hard 6105s1zc: No. 4
hard. 5719@s9c: rejected hard. 55157c; No.
red. e51sc: No. red. 621z9 e3tsc.
CORN-Oet. 4S5kc: Dec. 3715371Sc: MAY,
367sd37c. Cash: No. mixed, 561kc; No. >
white Soc: No. 3 white, 59l5c.
OATS-No. white, 33d33Sz No. mixed.
HAY-choice timothy. ss.5oa1ooo; choice
prairie. S9.5eG10.cG.
cy. 19c.
EGGS-Fresh. NE
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ST. Louis Livestock Market.

St. Louis Oct 7.-CATTLE-Receipt to-
day, $500 head including $500 head Mar
ket steady Beef steers, $4.35d7.40; stock
ers and feeders. $3.25a4-50: cows and heif-
Texas cows and heifers, 81 250s. IS.
HOGS-Receipts today, 1900 head. Mar
ket steady. Pigs and lights, $1ed1.45;
packers. S7.25sI7.50; butchers. 81 400 80
SH EEP-Receipts today. 1900 head.
Market steady. Natives, $S.30@3.S5; lambs.
q 5cnS 30
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Wall street. New York, Oct 7.4STOCKS
Opening Quotations for stocks showed
a, rebound from yesterdays depression ow-
ing to the hope of relief for the money
market bv purchasing of government
bonds by the treasury department and to
a favorable Interpretation of developments
in the coal strike situation Stocks that
were most depressed yesterday showed
most strength Canadian Pacific rose ?
points ST. Paul, allowing for the per
cent dividend; rose IL points, Norfolk and
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and dismissed by Republican county at
torney?" Speaking of places for old sol
diers, he said many a one was barred by
an age limit and put in a law that was
passed by your Republican state legisla-
ture- Talk about old soldiers Look at
your Republican state ticket and you will
find but one old soldier on it. But that has
not got anything to do with taxes. Lug
ging. that into this debate is an evasion of
the issue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-07

Boston, Oct. William NJ. Wood and
James NJ. Phillips, Jr., of the executive
committee of the American Wooden COM
pany have cabled aboard for 5000 tons of
anthracite coal to be placed at the dis
posal of the operatives of the mills of the
company. The coal is to be sold at exact
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Topeka Market.

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
FURNISHED by w. o. Anderson & Co.,
30 Kansas ave.)
ORANGES-Mexican, "a. 50d5O0
IAEMONS-California, $50 size. s.. 50d4O0:
Messina $50 size. $3.50G4.00.
GRAPES-New York, S-ib. basket, &c;
California Tocay grapes, Is per 4-basket
Observation-Disclosures lower. being sHdsso
per h.; and running from $L75925 per
REPRESENTATIVE. 10000 per bu.: 5000,
PEARS-Colorado Bartlett, SIS pers
box; Beure Hardy, 81. 7562. 90 per box; ma
tive Kansas grown, $3.75Gl4.50 per Dbl
PEACH ES-California 75cu$1.00 per box,
lUINC ES-$2.00 per box.
PRCNES-Utah Italian, 400 per box
TABLE POTATOES-Kaw Valley, $50
per
VEGETABLES
Home grown cabbage, soc per 100 lbs
cucumbers, COO per Y bu. basket; tomatoes
4Oc per Il bu basket; dry onions 6Oc per
bu; Spanish onions. $50 per crate; wax
leans 75c per y bu. basket.
BUTTER, EGGS, POULTRY.
EGGS-Candled, loss of. 1s1Ac; case
count, 161Ac.
POULTRY-Hens. ne lb:: roosters. LEO
&c lb.; live spring chickens, S1kc lb-
HAY.
PRAIRIE TIAY-By car .......... s.. 5076. %
PRAIRIE HAY-By ton (baled) ....... e 90
PHAIRIE HAY Qoose) ........... IS. 50d6oo
Alfalfa hay is very scarce and in good
demand.
Straw $500 per ton. and very scarce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-07

Address on behalf of the college faculty.
Professor Harris Lachlan Mcneil, A. B.
Address on behalf of the under gradu-
ates-AIiss Elma Clementine Irelan, class
of 1905
Address on behalf of the alumni-Rev
Harry Edward Mills. B. A. B. D., class
of 1893.
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Chicago, Oct 7-BUTTER-Na firm.
Creamery, 16n22Hc: dairy 15120c,
EGGS-Market steady. Loss off, cases
returned. 2n62015c.
CHEESE-Market steady. Twins, 1O1sc:
daisies HE young Americas, 11011Ac.
ICED POULTRY-Turkeys steady, 131sc;
chickens frmer. -91aNl1c.
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snrar and Cofas Marie.

New York. Oct. 7.-SUGAR-Raw firm.
Fair refining. &c; centrifugal, 96 test,
9-16c: rolasses sugar, 234c. Refined firm.
Crushed. s.. Is: powdered, $4-75; granulated,
COFFEE-Ma-ket dull. no. Rio.
LAssEs-Markst firm.
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.Ranea of Pricaa on Stock.

| Furnished by J. E. Gall. Commissions.
Grain, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Office no West Sixth street. Telephone
1885, Correspondent Christie Grain and
Stock company, Kansas City, Mol
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New York, Oct 7.-Noon-MONEY-
Money call strong. at 1OQ12 per cent;
prime mercantile paper. per cent; ster Z
ling exchange barely steady, with actua7
business in bankers bills at si.Se1zQ4 S68
for demand and at 81. S3HQ4. 1875 for go days;
posted rates. "a. stand $4.S744S71kss CONNER
cial bills, $4.S212Q4-S3.
SILVER-Bar silver. 507sc; Mexican dol
lars, 40Ac.
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Tonaka Hide Market

Topeka. Oct. Z.
Prices paid in Topeka this week based on
Boston quotations:
GREEN SALT CURED NO 1-.-----.. SIC
GREEN SALT CURED NO. 2--.-....-.7 ne
NO. TALLOW, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81 9
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OlOckSs bOnuSs NIT6ln ana. ETO-
visions. Rooms 5 and s, Columbian build
ing Independent telephone 1881
Kansas City grain receipts today Wheat,
PAP cars; corn, A cars; oats, 81 cars
Opening LIVERPOOL cables Wheat, I'D
higher; corn unchanged from yesterdays
close
Second Liverpool cables: Wheat, I'D
higher; corn unchanged to 1zd higher.
Omaha received CISCO head of hogs today.
Market strong.
Chicago grain receipts: Wheat, 245 cars;
corn. 172 cars oats, ISL cars.
Northwest grain receipts today: Mime
apois 47s cars; Duluth. Isl cars. Total
1.240 cars. A year ago. Minneapolis, "a
cars: Duluth. S24 cars. Total. LOO. cars.
Closing Liverpool cables: Wheat 10
changed to I'd higher; corn unchanged e
I'D lower.
Bradst-eet's; Wheat Increased 1868 COX
bushel~
Chicago privileges. good next week: De-
cember wheat-Puts. 67s<c: calls. Tic. De-
ceH Der corr-PUts. 4sikc; calls 511kc
Chicago privileges. good tomorrow: De
cember wheat-Puts. 69c calls. 6s5sc; curb
$3.50. December corn-Puts, 4Sc; Gala
4Sszc; crfb. 4S9kc-
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New York. oct. 7.-COTTON-Spo cot
ton closed dull Middlins uplands $S.S5 Per
100 lbs. middling gulf, $40 per 700 lbs.
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Range OF Prices.

FURNISHED by ]. E. Gall. Commissions
Grain. Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Office no West Sixth street. Telephone
4S6. Correspondent Christie Grain and
Stock company, Kansas City, Mol
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PLASS HAS REINS.


Of blue bunting, past which the long
inaugural procession had moved at the
beginning of the afternoon festivities;
all these lit up by the soft sun of In
dian summer. while the big banners
tossed in the balmy southwest breeze.
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st. Louis. Oct. -WOOL-Marlzet steady
Territorv and western mediums 16617c
fine. 1ag16c; coaxDe. 12Q14c-
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Kansas City Grain.

FURNISHED by J. E Gall. Commissions,
Grain, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Office 10 West Sixth street. Telephone
4S6. Correspondent Christie Grain and
Stock company, Kansas City, Mol
Kansas CITY, Oct. 6.
Kansas City, Oct. Z.
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Grain Letter.

Furnished by A. G. Goodwin, Commission
Broker, Stocks. Bonds, Grain and Pro-
visions. Rooms and 6. Columbian build
ing. independent. telephone 1851
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FURNISHED by A C. Goodwin. Commission
Broker Stocks, Bonds, Grain and Pro
visions. Rooms and g. Columbian build
ing Independent telephone 1881
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
MEETING OF MISSOURI BAR.
Two Days Session Begins With
Good Attendance at Columbia.
REPUBLIC

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Columbia. No. May M-The Missouri Bar
Association opened its twentieth annua,
meeting in the university auditorium this
morning for a two days session. President
W b. IeasGaie OF Kansas City presided and
lean Alexander Martin of the law school
welcomed the many visitors in behal of
the university, President Jesse send ny re-
where.
y. I. Gentry made the address OF wei
come In behalf of the Columbia bar. He
mentioned Columbia's forte as a couven-
tIOh city ana assured the barristers that The
town mad never entertained a more APP
preciatvd body. Mr.. Gentry spoke OF the
httesS in meeting here. the university law
school town, claiming as sons Judges Bliss.
Martin, TODD. Hinton. kirtley, Guitar and
various member OF the Gordon and Turner
i&mIies' Too IN connection with the uni
rig plchart. Hall. Smith. Dill. Shelton.
Spencer, Nevtl, Burns and Bearing. mem
tioning finally Judge Advocate E II. Crow
der OF the United States Army.
President TeasdaIe responded in n few
Weu-chosen words, assuring the dean that
the university law school was a thing of
most proud, and that it took great pride
therein In his annusl address the presi-
dent tflsn summarized the legisIations Of the
various states the past year. as customary,
and recommended that in the future the
summary be broadened and applied solely
to Missouri.
1SSNC "a NiA.tL as rtCOTlneHIhI
by the chairman Of the committee. Judge
Schotield. resulted in the admission 10 the
premiership of these names: Kurt Won
Reppert. ST. Louis. X. p. Spencer, MarshaIi:
+. L. Luckett. Jefferson City; D.. Dunn
Kansas City. Lee W. Eagerman. ST. Iouis
and \. H Robbins. St. Louis.
Clarence s. Palmer read the biogranbv Of
Judge Francis Marion Black. deceased. and
ended with a beautiful eulogy of that
worthy jurtsts many virtues. On motion
the entire document was Incorporated with
in the minutes. Five more sessions win he
held, concluding with the annual associa-
ing.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
PASSENGER ASSOCIATION WAR.
southeastern and TranscontinentaI
Use Effective ~esoluticas

A war IS reported between the railroads of
the Transcont;nental and the Southeastern
Passenger Associations.
Some time ago., it is said. the Southeast
ern railroads. following the Example OF the
Eastern roads. requested the lines OF the
Transcontinental Association to stop issuing
prepaid orders for tickets in Southeastern
territory. The Western lines did stop is
suing prepaid orders in the East. because
of a declaration by the Eastern lines that
they would stop selling tickets beyond Chi
cage and ST. Louis.
Association in California last month a resp
luton was adopted TO continue issuing pre-
paid orders in Southeastern territory, I'M
less the Southeastern lines would accept
without question the rates and basis OF d.
visions on through ticket as rendered
them by Chairman Charlton.
Yesterday Chairman Charlton issued Il
~conftdentiaI' circular to the members OF
the Transcontinental Association. contain
ing a resolution adopted by the Southeast
ern Passenger Association at the last meet
ing In Atlanta. This resolution was to the
effect that the attitude of the Transconti-
mental should be denounced and resisted,
"as a satisfactory interchange of business
could never be had under such high-handed
and dictatorial conditions:" that these lines
would refuse to honor prepaid orders OF
foreign lines placing prepaid orders or tick
cts in Its territory. and that such action
should be accepted as notice that those
lines desired TO discontinue through ticket
Ing arrangements between themselves and
the members of the Southeastern.
1t is thought the T-ranscontinentaI will
with the request Of the Southeast
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
Gathering Of Prominent Demo-
Gratis From Three Big Missouri
Town Is Significant.
UNITY Is THE PLAN OUTLINED.
Jackson Club of Kansas CITY and
Monroe Club of ST. Joseph
Urged to Cooperate With the
st. Louis Organization.
REpLT.ITr SPECIAL

L-A-4
St Joseph. Mo, May So.-Seyeral hundred
Democrats from the jefferson Club OF s..
Louis. and the jackson Cub Of Kansas City,
enjoyed an outing at Lake Contrary to-
day. They were the guests Of the Monroe
Club. of this city.
The object Of the gathering was TO enable
the st. Louis delegation. headed by Harry
Halves, to explain 20 the Jackson and NIoe-
roe clubs the details Of the central organic
atom scheme, which has been suggested.
Ihe Kansas City and St. Joseph organizs.-
tons have declined 10 change their names
as suggested by Mr.. Halves.
Mr.. HaWes made a short speech at AXE
contrary in which he made clear many
points in his plan of which the local Demo-
Gratis were ignorant. In the evening there
an informal gathering at the Hotel
Donovan. where Nr. Halves and his
friends made many more converts.
Inc Kansas City delegation devoted its
city, for Governor in 1901. Many OF them
wore badges and shouted for Reed during
the entire day.
The St. Louis delegation Included: John
A. NcHose Is. Stlrke. secretary 10 Presi-
lent Halves; Herman Philip. William j.
Flynn. K: F Combs; J; II. Dieckman.
Waller Edwards, Ross b. Swift. G. J. Nord-
lmyer. j. j. McCafrey, c. II. Fountleroy.
timothy j. Hennessy. Joseph Rice and P.
= Gdrrltt- Ihey were Joined a Jefferson
City Dy o. +. Gentry, private secretary TO
Dockery, and L. s. Hickman,
building and Loan Supervisor.
Among the delegation from Kansas City
We're: I. 7. -Crltterden. County Clerk; II.
j: Groves. w. 7. kemper, Police Commits
Judge Cowgirl, City Treasurer; Cap
tain Thomas Phillips, candidate for Sheriff;
Police Judge Brady. Ray Samuels, canGi-
date for County Clerk: Con J. Cronin, NJ.
j Grove. NJ; J: Barry and Others.
Sheriff J. II. Dickman OF 81. Louis came
along and took occasion to meet his fellow
workers in the cause of Democracy.
The 81. Louis delegation left tonight for
kansas City and will be entertained there
[o-morrow by members Of the Jackson
Slub, returning 10 ST. Louis sunday.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
ST. LOUIS The CENTER
or RAILROAD ACTIVITY
Many Thousand Miles of Exten,
sions Now Under Way in
This Territory.

Uncommon activity IN railroad cOnstruc-
ton prevails in the territory dominated by
st. Louis. It is estimated that not less than
1850 miles of new railroad lines are under
construction in Missouri, Arkansas, Indian
Territory. Oklahoma and Texas. Contracts
have been let for at least that many more
miles. and projected extensions Will add
another 1850 miles
St. Louis's dependence on Eastern capital
has apparently become 4 thing OF the past.
No feasible proposition seems too big for
st. Louis finanCitrs to undertake. The Man
ufacturers' Record, q Southern journal OF
commerce., in this weeks issue says: The
Eastern fnancier is now put in the position
of being permitted to get in favor, pro
Vided there is anything left for him after
ST. Louis investors have had a first chance"
Not only is there an uncommon amount
OF activity in the Southwest, but in the
whole territory surrounding St Louis. In
Missouri to the north and to the last in
Illinois railroad building is going straight
ahead. with new construction, new projects.
new surveys. This whole area OF activity
is part OF the general scheme TO center
about ST Louis and partake Of It's pros
perity.
II IS reported that the Burlington IS after
coal roads in Illinois. for the purpose OF
supplying coal to the Hill Northern roads.
In additional TO the immense supply now
carried by that road. Tn Jacksonville aid
st. Louis IS mentioned as = coveted road,
and one that Will be taken into the Hill
system. Its sale Is becoming as often an
nounced as that Of the Chicago, Peoria and
St. Louis.
The Frisco Is In this position. II Presi-
cent 1oakum consents to a sale. IL will be
at a big ngure; but, II he doesn't the road
VIII become @ scll larger system. In some
quarters II is expected that he will return
from Europe with g. few new roads under
his arms. The Santa Fe lad this road. bur
1t had to drop 1t when the crash OF a few
years ago came. The Santa Fe Is a system
OF a great deal of independent Importance.
but there are those now who like to talk
Of things that might happen in an effort TO
put that system, along with the Frisco,
where they would not be disturbing factors
In the plans of other great builders of rail-
road systems in the West and Southwest. |
The men who deal In railroads when they |
are not playing golf or sailing yachts seem !
TO have conferred their attention about ST.
and almost anything is expected. |
No turn OF any magnitude would now be a !
surprise.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
GENERAL PER DIE MEETING,
Railroad Officials Interpreting the
New Code of Charges,

Cincinnati, O.. May 30.-Railroad officials
from all over the United States and Canada
held a meeting here to-day to interpret the
ment for the use of freight cars. as adooted
recently by the American Railway Trans
portation Association, and which code IL 10
go into effect July 1.
Under this code of rules n charge of %
cents for every twenty-four hours after the
car is of its own road and in use on
another is imposed instead of a charge of
six-tenths of a cent per mile, as at present.
One hundred and sixteen railroaders
ranging in Importance OF official %position
from car accountants to superintendent OF
transportation and vice presidents. were
present and representing ninety railroads
that control aH.Go miles of roadway and
own 1,5e,GD freight cars.
Thomas A Cole of South Bethlehem Pa
superintendent of transportation of the La,
high Valley Railroad, was chairman of the
meeting. and g. p. Conrad of New York
of the Railway Transportation
Association, secretary.