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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-12

same as if he had been Joe Jones, and
his hired girl left the back door oper
O. nights and tramps came along an6
stole his az and wheelbarrow.
Ny friends, it pains me to announce
that Washington is dead, Cesar is deat
and Socrates is no more, but we may
continue to read of them and let oul
admiration and reverence become ex
cited. At the same time let US remem
Der that greatness and humanity go to
gether and that he who leads an army
to victory or makes nation thrill with
his oratory may return home to sup
per to complain of too much saleratul
in the biscuits or raise a row becaus'
the hens have scratched up all the gar
den seeds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-12

the Bartholin- Mitchell murder mystery,
and who came here from Chicago re-
Gently left the Hotel Belvidere last
night giving as his reason that he
wished to find cheaper accommodations.
His present Wherea bouts are not known
Edwards called upon the police auth
critics yesterday and said he was ready
to return to Chicago at any time, should
his presence there be desired. but the
police here assert they have received no
word from the authorities at Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-12
CARNEGIE'S DOUBLE.
Beggar Bears . Striking Resemblance
to the Ironmaster.

New York. Aug. 12.-Andrew Carnegfe'e
double was arrested last evening for beg
sing in the tenderioin district. So married
was the likeness that Sergeant Cotton, who
was behind the desk when the old man
was brought in. saluted him with How
are you. Mr.. CarnegieF
The man was arrested at Broadway and
Twenty-eighth street He is about the
same size as the iron master. and wears
q similar gray beard. He said he was Geo
Gibson. and was in hard luck He was
locked w.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-12
Opening of coahuila 4 Pacific.

Loredo. Tex, Aug 12-The formal OPEN
ing of the Coahuila and Pacific railroad
took place yesterday. A large banquet
was given at which the officials of the
company and many prominent Mexicans
were present
Directors announce the reorganization
OF the company with A W. Lilfendahl
~ president. succeeding J. J. Detweiler,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-12
MESSAGE FROM THE KING.
Lord Mimic Receives the Thanks OF
Edward VII

Ottawa, Ont, Aug. 12.-Lord Mimic
has received the following message
from the king:
My most sincere thanks and those
of the queen to yourself, your govern
ment and my loyal subjects of Canada
for their kind congratulations.-Ed
R. ="
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-12
I'm MRS. KID MCCOY.
Said She, and I'm Of to the Orien
For q Year-And OF She Sailed.

San Francisco, Aug. IA woman
sailing on the steamer Coptic said she
was the wife of Norman Selby, better
known as kid Mccoy" the pugilist.
She said she intended to remain al least
a year in the Orient. Her anxiety to
see or communicate with a well-known
writer on sporting subjects led her to
disclose her identity. She was accom-
panied by a young man of short stature
and timid aspect.
Mrs Selby admitted that she had left
her husband, but appeared to feel re-
greet only because she left at Saratoga
business that demanded her attention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-12

following message of congratulation to
his majesty the king:
Citizens of Ottawa rejoice to learn
of your majesty's recovery from recent
severe illness and respectfully send their
hearty congratulations upon your coro-
nation and tender their pledges of con-
tinued loyalty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-12

Of Jersey. City, n. J., who was elected |
vice president. and director
President Liliendahl will continue to act |
as general manager Of the road /
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-12

FOR TRADE or 3 five room houses for
heavy work team, wagon and harue0D-
can syexins after o'clock - N. Tyler.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-12

rhe city of Ottawa has forwarded the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-12


MERCHANTY TRANSFER & STORAGE
Co. packs. ships and stores household
goods Tel 1s6. Clarence Skinner. Ii 4
9th IT
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18

tems and the people are to blame for the laws In Southern California they have developed. under our imperfect laws. the Mutual Water Company sys- tenn that is legal and successful. Southern California has had the en- ergy and the nerve to push the irri- gation problem to a successful plan of development We had to have the water and got it, and with it pros perity. Central California has always bragged that they could get along without it and they have failed.-L. M. Holt. in Los Angeles Times.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18
SAN DIEGO'S OPINION OF IMPERIAL.
WONDERFUL FERTHITY-TF1E NILE OF ANERICA-THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM BENEFIT OF CANAL TO THE COUNTY MAGNITUDE OF THE ENTERPRISE
 RAPID SETTLEMENT-GRANARY
 OF THE ORIENT


pension, the deposit of which upon the land through nameless centuries first created the dcltas which have now be- come poprlous and productive with homes and fields, while the annual repetition of the process lends to the soil degree of fertility almost be- yond belief. The civilization of the Nile is ancient, reaching back far be- yond the days of the Pharaohs, while the cilivization of the Colorado is very modern and destined to be one of the most interesting developments of the twentieth century. This difference, however, does not seriously mar the striking parallel presented by the two great streams. for there is a modern side also to the history of the Nile What American enterprise is effcctng in California, by the building of new works, the English government is do ing in Egypt by the reconstruction and enlargement of old works in the light of the highest scientific knowledge of the present day.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18

This rapid growth is more marked today than ever before
 The business development of Los Angeles is illustrated by the follow ing summary of real estate transfers in Los Angeles city and county during the year just closed which foots up as follows:
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18
The Wonderful Delta.

The Colorado river has made it's way through the passes and defles of the Rocky mountains, carving from the solid rock the indescribable grandeurs of the famous canon in Northern Ari- zona, and debouched upon the south western plains and deserts on it's way to the Gulf of California. before it be- comes available for irrigation upon any large scale. It's true delta was formed on it's right bank along the southeast ern extremity of California. reaching many miles into Mexico. Here is the most remarkable body of land to be found in North America. The condi-
 tions which make this so extraordinary field for irrigation, for settlement
 and for the production of regular and
 profitable crops may be but faintly conveyed by verbal description. and
 must be seen to be fully appreciated
 But these conditions relate to it's eX- tent. to it's fertility, to the abundance cheapness, and easy application of wa ter supply, and to the advantages of Comprehended in their full significance no argument is required to prove the need and value of railroad outlet to tide-water. Here are approximately
 2000000 acres lying in one compact body, Its fertility, now demonstrated by actual cropping, follows as a nat ural consequence of the process which created it for it is one uniform deposit of sedimentary soil. built up through the ages by the rivers overflow. In some places the soil reaches a depth of several hundred feet. The superabund- ant water supply is turned upon the l land by the simplest and easiest meth ] ods. The Colorado delta is the bed of an ancient sea, or, more properly ! speaking, was formerly a large arm of ] the Pacific Ocean. The climate, which l is distinctly that of the semi-tropics. is throughout the year. This factor more than doubles the productive capacity Of each acre of land. Thus we have. in a single body. practically all of which will be irrigated. in time. 200O,- 900 acres-more land than is now ir- rigated, in all the rest of California; {; more land than is now irrigated in Utah and Colorado combined: more than in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana combined. And the climate and range of production are such as to assure the maximum result upon each acre This is the wonderful delta.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18
Rapid Growth.

The growth of the city of Los An geles and Southern California has been something remarkable during the past thirty years.
 In population the city of Los An geles has increased as follows:
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18

During the years lSS6-1 Southern California was the scene of an uu- precedented wild speculative real es- tate boom that was followed by a col iSpse, as all booms must thus termi- nate, and still this country went right along in it's work of development, as is seen by comparing the increase of population of 1880 by that of 1890. and more particularly the population or 1890 with that of 1900 A busted community could not thus continue to expand.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18
The Irrigation System.

and partly Tn Mexico, thus covering the southern and northern extremities of the two republics at this point. The topography of the country is such that the water for irrigation is diverted in the United States, then allowed to flow across the boundary and through a strip of MeXcan territory, crossing the boundary again to be finally applied to government lands in California. Thus the resources of both nations will con- tribute local traffic to the railroad which shall tap this district. Ulti- mately fully as much land will be wa tered in Mexico as in the United States. This fact lends peculiar strength to the enterprise, since the conditions of labor prevailing south of the international line are, in some re- spects extremely favorable to the de- velopment Of the natural resources of such a region. While the magnitude of the enterprise delayed the undertak- ing for more than a generation, the work proved quite simple when actu- ally begun.
 Benefits of Canal to San Diego County.
 At a point one and one-half miles above the international boundary the river bank presents a bold front to the stream in the shape of high bluff composed of gravel and natural ce- ment. Here headwork of stone and timber are so placed as to tap the river nine feet below it's surface at the low est stage. The deepest channel sweeps against this bluff and no difficulties are presented to the construction of per manent works. The heavier elements of silt with which the water is charged are precipitated into settling basins. so as to prevent the filling up of the canal. The main canal parallels the river for about ten miles, the earth taken from the excavation being used for levee between the canal and the natural stream. At the end of this first artificial waterway the stream is turned into the old channel of Salton river, which with slight improvements serves all the uses of a main canal for over 40 miles. The utility of these dry river beds saved a very large eX- penditure which would otherwise have been necessary to conduct water over the same ground. From these natural channels the water is diverted into sev- eral large artificial canals owned by mutual companies of farmers who thus distribute the supply over their own lands Five mutual companies of this kind have already been formed, and doubtless there will be several more in course of time As will be seen from this brief description, the irrigation system was so economically con structed as to enable the company to ] furnish a very cheap water service to the farmers. They are charged $1.50 ] per acre each year for an amount of l irrigation equivalent to 36 inches of rainfall and available whenever and ] wherever required. The great volume of the Colorado river is the best pos sibe guarantee against danger from drought.
 Magnitude of This Great Irrigation
 Enterprise.
 ! The irrigation enternriSe now in fll1
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18


 and it's was very creditable sheet. It's review of the country now tributary to San Diego and that which might be made tributary to that city was very complete, and so far as we are able to judge accurate in the main For this reason we reproduce from its columns that portion of the review published in connection with it's ar ticie on the railroad situation that refers to the Imperial settlements:
 Wonderful Fertility of the Colorado
 Delta.
 When the railroad crosses the Colo rado River at Yuma it is but 150 miles from the bay of San Diego, 'as the crow flies" From this point it will traverse a territory that, in a peculiar sense, belongs to itself alone, and 1t ising new country to be found today anywhere in the world. The chief fact or in making it such is the Colorado river. This is the largest stream in the arid regions of the United States, and yet it Is the one which. until re- gently has performed the least service for mankind. This was due to the fact that the diversion of the stream could only be accomplished by means of large and costly works and that it fol- lows a course at most points far re- moved from railroad facilities. The three greatest rivers of the west-the Missouri, the Columbia and the Colo lado-all take their rise at the foot ol Mt. Union in the Wind river noun tains of Wyoming, 40 miles south o Yellowstone park. The Colorado flows under various names, and with many turns and windings, in a generally southwesterly direction, emptying al last into the Gulf of California. Wher it has reached the Green, the Grand the Gunnison and the Virgin in easterr and southern Utah it becomes a rivel Of magnificent proportions. navigabl' for a distance of 800 miles above It: mouth. While it has it's periods O high and low water, it is a great per ennial rather than a merely torrentia stream. requiring no storage to mak' it's waters available for irrigation, evel upon a stupendous scale Scientific au thority in the service of the govern ment has estimated that at it's loves stage it is capable of irrigating 5000, eco acres of land. while not more thar 5000. .000 acres are so situated as to b susceptible of reclamation by graVit. systems. Another curious and most for tunate provision of nature is the fac that the stream is in flood during Jun and July. at the very time when it waters will be most in demand. Thl reverses the conditions generally eX isting upon the western rivers.
 Nile and Colorado.
 To speak of the Colorado as "Th Nile of America" is to use an express ion which has become so trite as al most to lose it's force. and yet there i no other parallel to be found in thu world. Both the Nile and the Colorado rise in the interior of a continent ,tiov over course of thousands of miles. anC reclaim small empire for civilization before mingling their floods with tn,
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18

Then look at the building operations in the city of Los Angeles during the year 1901 and see the unprecedented advance in this line of work:
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18

Southern California during these years has also kept step with the southern metropolis as follows:
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18

The clearing house operations in the city of Los Angeles during the asst year have been lS follows
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18

The Imperial settlements are making rapid strides.
Imperial press and farmer., 1902-01-18


 The irrigation enterprise now in full progress on the delta represents the greatest single agricultural develop ment to be found on the North Ameri- can continent. It is difficult to convey fair impression of it's true signifi, canoe from the standpoint of railroad building to those who have not them selves been over the ground. At this writing water is actually flowing in the canal system sufficient to irrigate 100000 acres, the amount of irrigated land which in Salt River valley now supports 50OOO people and two local railroads with total mileage twice as great as the distance from San Diego 10 Yuma. But the government land already filed upon is much in excess of
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
AMERICAN FLEET, WITH RANKING OFFICER
III BIZ READY FOR VENEZUELAN DEVEI OPMENTS,

ers' II is wished by this Coz ~ nent that
The ranking naval officer be an American.
No particular haste VIII Sc iasde bv
Admiral Higginson in reaching La Guavra
as the feet is in such close proximity
that it could reach there within a very
short time.
A Powerful squadron.
The squadron under Admiral Hieginson
consistsof the batueships Kearsarre. Ar7-
oama, and Massachusetts. but il VIII soon
be augmented by the battIeship Illinois
These vessels have received more than
their usual force OF marines. and every
preparation has been made by the depart
ment 20 have the feet well equipped with
supplies and ammunition.
fFehcn. German. and English ships are
being kept in the vicinity of.cHe venezue-
Ian coast. and 10 is probable tlat should
The necessity arise a joint force from
these AID the American ships would 10
sent to the shore. As officer OF highest
rank Admiral Hleginsou would be in
command
Preparing for Action.
ofle3als Of the Government have sps-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10

reason tbey may have for opposing the
offer Of the French company TO the United
states is the doubt as to whether il would
be possible FOR that company to give the
United States sound aud perfect title.
When tho Panama proposition comes
before them they say that the H-st thing
to be done viii be 10 hold hearings for
the purpose Of investigating this ques-
tion.
They say that they are not familiar
with French law or practices and for
that reason they will require that the
exact legal situation Of the French com
pany as TO its control Of the title must
be presented 20 them by some american
legal firm Of reputation and standing in
whose opinion they can have confidence.
While they have much respect for mem
bers OF the French Embassy. they sav.
they viii not De satisfied with any repre-
sentatiOns that may be made from that
source, because OF the natural suspicion
that might attach 20 the opinions Of par
ties who have been so mauifestIy inter
czted in behalf OF the French Government.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
PANAMA COMPANY FORMALLY
OFFERS CANAL FOR S4O,OOO,OOO.
Tender Made to Admiral Walker, President Of the
ISthmial Canal Commission.

The Panama Canal Company in a let
ter received today by Admiral Walker,
president OF the United states Isthmian
Canal Commission. made a formal offer
for the sale Of the canal property 20 the
United States fer S4o.OOO.OOO
There is no reservation, the terms in
cluding all excavations already made. the
Panama Canal Company's interests in the
Panama Railroad. all machinery. the hos
pitals at Colon aud Panama. maps. draw
ings, plans. and records. besides large
grants OF land from the Colombian Gov
eminent
~ Lafnpre. the secretary general OF the
Iompany. said today after the offer had
been received, that his company was able
TO give clear title, not only to the prop
erty, but to the concessions made TO the
company by the Colombian Government.
It is understood the offer has been
transmitted TO the Presi mt.
CoIombia Is Wn.sng.
Colombia has already offer. Gy COM
munlcated 10 the United States Govern
ment her willingness to repeal in any
form that the President and Congress may
desire the permission granted some
months ago TO the Panama company to
sell its rights 90 the United States.
Scnor Hcrran. Charge d-Afaires OF the
Colombian Legation, said:
Colombia is anxious that the United
States shall complete the canal. and viii
facilitate the work therefore in every pos
sibIe way consistent with the proper pro-
lection or its own interests"
Admiral Walker at White House.
Admiral Walker called at the white
House this morning, and handed a mum
Der Of documents TO the President.
II IS believed the oner Of the Panama
Canal Company was contained in one Of
the documents.
While Admiral Walker was at the
White House Representative Fletcher OF
Minnesota, one Of the men who voted
against the Nicaragua bill. yesterday.
was admitted to the Presidents room.
Mr. Fletcher explained his opposition
10 the measure to the President and had
- long kaa.Eith Admiral Walker.
the Senate Committee on
2nsIs say the principal
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION WILL BE
PURELY PRIVATE CORPORATION.

viii not be compelled 10 convert into
cash the United States steel bonds which
the President declined 10 accept in the
name Of the Government.
The bonds will simply be transferred 10
the board Of trustees Of the institution.
the expenses OF which viii be met out OF
the . per cent interest that they bear.
Nothing definite can Be announced as
TO the probable action Of the board OF
trustees Of the Carnegie Institution until
after their meeting the 18th Of January
said Mr. CHARLES D. WaIcott. one OF the
iucorporators. this morning. Matters OF
detail wiz cosae up then.
1T IS too early 10 predict what VIII
be the first action taken by the board.
You VIII see by looking over the list OF
names OF the members that there IS room
fer n great diversity Of opinion"
Mr. Walcott did not know to what bank
the SloO0O,O ,OOo in per cent bonds would
be handel over. AT the meeting vhiclF
viii be held in the ofice of the Secre-
tary Of State on January 10 a working
organization viii be effected
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
EFFORTS TO MAKE THE SCHLBY
CONTROVERSY A PARTY ISSUE.
Resolutions Prepared for Next Caucus Of the Demo-
cratic Members Of the House.
THE REAR ADMIRAL IS DECLARED
TO Be THE REAL HERO OF SANTIAGO.

Gus assembled. That IL is the sense Of tbfg
body that Rear Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley is The real hero Of Santiago. that
the memorable victory achieved BY the
American arms on that glorious occasion
is due principally TO his genius and in
spiration
And be it further resolved. That the
Democratic members OF Congress hereby
pledge themselves 10 use every honorable
and patriotic effort TO secure his vindica-
tion by the American House Of Repre-
sentatives and the adoption by that branch
Of the Government OF Dewey's dissenting
opinion. which expresses the Judgment OF
the American people and the verdict OF
history and that should this effort fail
on account OF Republican ascendencv We
VIII appeal to the country 10 rebuke the
party which so misuses its power. and %
return to Congress a Democratic majority
which viii right one OF the most infamous
and appalling wrongs ever committed
against an American citizen
Probable Effects of the Movement.
Just what effect these resolution Il
adopted viii have on the majority in Con-
gress cannot be estimated at this time.
but IL is believed in some quarters that
the unaE5 nous adoption OF Mr. Sheppard's
resolution BY the Democratic caucus VIII
force the issue and compel the majority
in the House to take some action. pro or
con, Cn the sundry and divers Schley bills
and resolutions that have been introduced
in the House since the opening OF Con-
gTess on December ?
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-10
Mr.. KNOX AND THE
RAILWAY COMBINE.
HAS NOT EXPRESSED AN OPINION
VIII Not Take the Northern SecurI-
ties Case UP Unless the So
Prcme Court Declines
to Act.

I'll. .tt.-.s-.. - .g.- r1-....-..---.. - r.
,;... bs.. ho., ,,+-..t,4 - - -
m -, 80, n, n. r~...7
has declined tbro,,gb ,r-or,e,- c.no-,I
lJnov n ralzs ans, 80. ,.,I.r ,7,,. I,.4
eraI stotr,tse sg,irst tho ,,o~c.- ~, ,b.
Northwestern railroads one Of fbese rs-
porre fs tbs, Mr. L-Do, ,,1t ,,to-,.,- -,
eraI Douglas Of N,ippasota rbst in bls
opinion. the sherman onti-r-ust l,v- does
not cover the case m fseue
Il can be said on authority that This 70
port is not true and that il, fs.t NJ
Knox has eyDressad ma f7pn,-ta,f. ,.,i,iy.,