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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
.R.R s MUST COMBINE.
John w. Gates Speaks on the Rail-
road Situation. .5
TENDENCY OF FREIGHT RATES
1t VIII BE Lower, but the Profits
of the Roads Will BE
Greater.

Special to The Journal.
New York. July 19.-John w. Gates,
who is power in Wall street, even If the
other magnates do not like him or his
methods, has devoted a great deal Of time
to railroads and the railroad situation.
Speaking of the railroad prospects in the
United States he said:
''The railroad interests Of this country
are certain to go through continual
process of consolidation The small lines
will be absorbed by the larger ones. The
tendency Of freight rates In the United
States within the next ten years will be
lower, and yet the profits Of the railroads
will, in my judgment, be even greater
with lower rates. owing to improvements IS
in rolling stock, motive, power, the cut
ting out Of curves, the cutting down OF
grades and the increasing trainloads
"On1y few years ago every man OF
any prominence in the United States who
was riding on railroad pass felt that
he was entitled to 1t. This is being done
away with more and more each year and
justly SO. The staidard Of the railroad
man Is being elevated, closer comparisons
are being made and the cost of the main
tenance of equipment is being reduced.
Greater care Is exercised in the purchas-
ing and engineering departments. The
system Of accounts has become a science
and has been brought down to the finest
possible point. Directors are not so
reliant upon the operating men of the
road, for the reason that they can make
comparisons The amount of money paid
out by the railroad companies in rebates
since the passage of the Interstate COM
merce law in '86 would almost pay the
national debt = -. : ~, ,,,- -
"The railroad situation In the United
States to-day is better than 1t haS ever
been in it's history" -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
MATSUKATA'S WARNING
The United States Likely to Exper
ience a Serious Setback.

Vienna, July 1s.-Count Matsukata, the
former minister of finance Of Japan, who
recently returned from a months visit
to the United States, said: .....
While was deeply Impressed with the
tremendous energy Of the Americans and their
wonderful commercial development, I fear
that the too rapid progress of the United
States is likely to experience a serious set
back in the near future q <s-,.- ~.
In my opinion toe much business has been
done on borrowed capital. This, coupled with
the magnitude of the commercial operations,
common in the United States, will probably
lead to a panic at the first untoward circum-
stances, such as a bad harvest or similar mis-
fortune. While there are many strong banks
in the United States, there are also many
weak ones whose failure will render a crash
inevitable. fear that some Of these banks
are lending too much money to aid business
enterprises. -, = -.
Another danger lies in the bank note issues
While. this is perfectly safe in theory, be-
cause they are protected by a deposit of gov
ernment bonds, yet in stlme Of panic there Is
considerable difference between negotiable
paper and cash. Some of 1.-THE most promi-
nent f1nanciers in America share these ap.
prehensions and this leads me to hope thai
they, foreseeing the danger, will find means o.
avertng it. = T5t-E-.-, 49, $50 -s
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
WONIE.N'S NERVES,
Extract From Letter Received by
Mrs Pinkham. Flow Familiar
These Words Must be to Many.

~ and wretched" II should fly How
familiar these expressions things annoy
irritable You can't Sleep you for ordinary dutes
subject dizziness. gy..r .r1ast-z
That beangdown sensation helps to make you feel miserable
You have baache and pains low in the sd
head later at the base of the brain. -.
Such condition points unerrngl serious uterine trouble
had written Pnkham
impaired Vitality would have been spared these hours of awful
suffering. ~..-........
Happiness will gone your life sister,
you act promptly Procure Lydia f. Pinkham Vegetable Conn
Then
Pkha, Lynn Mass there anything about your you
not understand
You afraid to tell
could explain
with troubles enables what
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19
Trip to Ye1loyvstoneaPa

"A trip. to Yel1owstonek Park is like a
visit to another wpgld.1 fWond derland just
expresses it. The region is full of won
ders. One may read all that may be
written on. the subject, or look at all the
photographs, lantern slides and paintings
to be found. and then not be half prepared
for what one will see there. = "a; ,>.-, -.
There is nothing like 1t to. be- found
elsewhere: and it is like the present day
show and circus, a great combination and
aggregation of wonderful wonders and
strange, startling and seeming unrealities.
The tourist trip is progressive ad-
vance from day to day. From good to
better; from better to best, Is the rule,
and the acme Of grandeur and wonder is
reached at the Grand Canyon. . -
The tour begins at Mammoth Hot
Springs. which is the head center of
everything connected with the park, and,
there. During this time the eye, heart
and mind are regaled as they can be no.
where else. ,--'.z" -~+. = '
The Northern Pacific trains run to the
boundary Of the park, five miles from
Mammoth Hot Springs, where the fine
park stage coaches, which connect wit h
the trains, convey tourists to the large,
modern, eleotric-lighted, steam-heated
hotel at the Springs, from which the won
derful pink terraces and Liberty Cap are
in plain view. ri. 49, =:
The second and third days the geysers
and hot springs are seen; the fourth day
the beautiful Yellowstone Lake; the fifth
day the Grand Canyon and the Upper
and Lower Yellowstone Falls. -.
Send 6 cents for wonderland 1902"
IS cents for yellowstone National Park
to Charles S.. Fee, Gen. Passenger Agt.
Northern Pacific Railway, St. Paul, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

! When that time Is reached the sugar
| trust will be limited in its operations TO
the refining of cane sugar grown IN the
United States and In our island possess
sions. If, therefore, this dangerous rival
! of the trust can be now crippled and
finally destroyed, the trust will enjoy a
complete monopoly Of the market for the
sale Of refined sugar and reap a net
profit on the basis of this years consump-
| tion Of 100000 tons Of sugar, OF about
| s24, ,0OO, ,00O according to the testimony
before congress.
The sugar producing capacity Of Cuba is
practically unlimited and under favorable
tariff conditions, within comparatively
short time, we would be importing from
| that island all the raw sugar we consume
If, however, the friends of reciprocity
with Cuba in the senate would have &C
| cepted the house amendment reducing the
duty on refined sugar, the product OF the
| trust, while they we're striving ITO reduce
| the duty on raw sugar, the product of the
farm, reciprocity with Cuba would have
been an accomplished fact at this session
Of congress-
These are some Of the reasons which
prompted myself and others who were
with me in this contest to oppose the plan
OF reciprocity embodied in the original
house bill and In the so-called Spooner
| substitute.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

Silver Salt dissolved in water cleants
silver perfectly. No rubbing-it's differ
ent. IA - - -.=...
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

DR.. Dick says: II you have been out
and want to get in, take a Red Raven
sn1it t--clears the head and cools the blood.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-19

If your servants rob you or burglars
steal you blind, get even. by burglar in
surance. VIM. A. Badger Co., 426 Andrus
Bldg. Tel. M. 168 J 2. :. 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-05

maintenance is my principal stock In
trade I almost entirely rebuilt the
Chicago division during the Years 1888
1896 A still more difficult task was the
rebuilding OF the Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe during the years 1878.
There are other causes OF wrecks
than imperfect track Full investiga-
ton of wrecks that occurred on the
Chicago division to which the article in
question refers attributed all but one
Of them to other causes than imperfect
track. The single exception was the de-
railment of No. west of Marceline,
which was caused, presumably, by allow
spot although there is question even
in this case. The records are all in
the Office of the general superintendent
and will subst3ntiate this statement.
We all knew the single thing that caus-
ed the most important of the wrecks
in question.
1.-The cost of maintenance for the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe proper
for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1901.
was $40 per mile. For the last six
months of 1901. $407 per mile. Experts
claim that maintenance on first-class
road should not exceed $3.50 per mile
The amounts have named include I'M
important branch lines, increasing
main line maintenance correspOndingly.
IT had considered the incident of my
leaving the Santa Fee service as closed
If everybody else was satisfied l could
try to be so. I felt and still feel, know
ing as I do all the details, there Is
nothing to my discredit.
&c. F. RESSEGUIE.
"JuIy T. 1902"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-05
AINSLEE'S FOR JULY.

Ainslee's for July is well stored with
Illustrated articles and stories. '"The
Great Lakes" by Richard Linthicum, 10
comprehensive in view and picturesque
in treatment A most valuable and per-
tinenr contribution is REST and Fa-
tigue," by G. Stanley Hall, president Of
Clark university. Luxurfes of the MIL
Iionaire,' q new series OF articles, is
begun by Allen Sangree, who writes
entertainingly about horses of the mil
lionaire. 1.-The Fight Against Small
pox." by Charles Fletcher Scott, is a
well written informative article: Our
Farmer Aristocracy," by w. r. Draper.
is short and meaty. THE Realm Of
Sleep" by Meth Boyce. is interesting
reading, and "F. Aug. Heinze, Copper
King" by Robert Harlowe, Is a graphic
pen portrait from the hand Of one who
knows his subject thoroughly. Topics
of the Theater," as usual, has the double
attraction OF text and picture. The fic-
ton of Afnslee's for July is notable.
1.-The Strategy OF Gen. Minerva Small"
by J. c. Lincoln. is an amusing story Of
the Fourth in a far country. THE
Cumaean Sibyl." by Margarita Spalding
Gerry. is pretty sentimental story OF
Wellesley life. The Cutting Out of the
Heavenly Home" by Norman Duncan.
details a stirring sea adventure. 1.-The
Escape" by Mary Kelsey Champion, Is
full Of charm; and 1.-The Chimney
Sweep" by Zoe Anderson Norris, alive
with fun. (Street & Smith. publishers.
New York;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-05
SALISBURY TO GO.
RumOr Of Premier's Retirement
is Again Revived.

London. July Sat the earliest posi-
BILE moment Lord Salisbury contem
plates retiring from public life. But
that severance from the affairs Of the
empire which he has so long administ-
cred Is not likly to come until after the
coronation and it may possibly be still
further delayed by now unseen reasons
OF state or politics. During the last few
months the premier has more and more
detached himself from the cares OF once.
With increasing age his dislike of pub
licity and dread OF details which high
office holding involves. have been
strengthened Into an antipathy 80 strong
as to render even the conservative lead
ers less importunate in their demands
that he remain premier. Those who
have recently been brought into con-
tact with the aged statesman, privately
comment on his observation-disclosures.
which is only overcome by great effort
when it is absolutely necessary for him
to deliver a public utterance on q Ques-
ton OF Importance. Peace in South
Africa having been procured. Lord Salis-
bury Ia said to consider the browning
Of the king az the moment when his
services to the nation may most atty be
ended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-05
ROCK ISLAND CHANGES.
Mr.. Studer Is Master Mechanic
Now.

Changes in the Rock Island railroad
have come thick and fast since the cleo
ton of a executive of the system a
few months ago. So far there has been
nothing in the mechanical department, but
today a circular was received announcing
the appointment of A. L. Studer, formerly
assistant of superintendent of motive pow
and equipment, to that of master me-
chanic of the Kansas division. with juris-
tiers at that place, the same as before.
Studer has been with the Rock Island a
number of years and previously his juris-
diction extended over all lines of the sys-
tenn west of the Missouri river, about 2,2G0
total. The curtailment gives him power
over less than 500.
E. o. Cole has been appointed master
mechanic of the Nebraska division, head
quarters at Fairbury- w. E. Anderson be-
comes master mechanic of the Colorado di-
vision, stationed at Goodland, Kan, and
with his appointment the office of general
foreman is abolished. A. c. Adams is
made master mechanic at Chickasha, /. T.
for the Oklahoma division, and D. D. Rob-
ertson becomes master mechanic of the Ell
Paso division. headquarters at Harrington,
the position of general foreman there also
having been abolished.
e. w. Thompson, who has been men,
TONED in connection with the position of
general passenger agent to succeed John
Sebastian, promoted, returned Friday ev-
ening from Chicago and this morning dis
claimed all knowledge of the rpmored pro-
motion of himself. There has been no fur
Their order regarding the transfer of the
passenger offices to Kansas City, but the
general opinion expressed is that the
change which has been predicted will take
place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-05
MUST TAKE MEDICINE.
How Charles T. Foran Lost His Hard
Earned Cash

The United States district attorneys Of
fee has a peculiar case where it seems
that a mans affections and perhaps the
postal laws have been trified with
Mrs. 8. Ridley, a widow living at Erie.
advertised in q matrimonial paper for a
husband, and Charles T. Foran of Kins-
ley applied for the job. Mrs. Ridley ex-
planned that she was financially well to
dered by TO for s
wished to see if he was a good worker.
He went to her farm and worked three
weeks on trial. At the end of that time
she told him to go home till he heard from
her. He says he left $3.50 with her for
safe keeping. He says the money was In
a small sack and when he left she re-
turned it to him with some other money.
He used the other money for his expenses
and when he opened the sack he found no
money in it, but instead found 1t stuffed
with waste paper. Mrs Ridley now says
she changed her mind about marrying
Foran. The officials have decided that
Foran has no case against Mrs. Ridley, as
it would be his word against hers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-05
A FINE ESTABLISHMENT.
Moore Book & Stationery Company
Nerges with Hall Lithoeraph Co.

A strong business house that will add
greatly to Topeka's mercantile inter-
ests will open soon on Kansas avenue.
The new institution will be known as
the Hall Stationery company and will be
incorporated under the laws OF Kansas,
with Ralph F. Moore, secretary and
general manager. The entire stock OF
the Moore Book and Stationery company
will be moved to the building recently
purchased by the Hall Lithographing
company at 623 Kansas avenue. This
building will be greatly enlarged to ac-
commodate the immense stock that will
be carried. The alley will be bridged
connecting the factory Of the Hall Lith-
ographing company to the new store.
The entire store room will be fitted
with the "Unit System" of book cases,
with glass doors. This will make q
beautiful appearance, and at the same
time keep the stock entirely free from
dust. 1t is the purpose of the Hall
Stationery company to have the hand
soonest stationery store in the west
and perfect in the appointments OF q
modern business house
The department of new and standard
books will be conducted to suit the lit
erary critic. and will have the approval
of all lovers of good books. Special at
tention will be given to the department
of fine~correspondence papers for ladies,
where Hurd'S newest papers Will be
found in the latest sizes and tints.
A carefully selected line of framed
pictures ana StaIuary Will De dQded IN
time for the Christmas trade. One thou
sand eight hundred and fifty square
feet of floor space will be used by the
department of commercial stationery
and office furniture.
A solid carload of office desks and fill
ing devices will arrive in time to make
part of the opening stock. The blank
book department will be of interest to
every office man in Kansas, a place to
find what you want" in this line al
ways in stock. This house has the ex-
elusive selling rights for the Smith
Premier typewriters, Edison oscillating
mimeoeraph, and other labor saving
exceptional facilities for buying and sell
ing in large quantities, this home firm
will be in a position to meet eastern
competition and maintain a business
that Will be a credit to the city and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-05
LOCAL MENTION.

c. B. Smith went to Chicago today.
J. J. German has gone to Grand Rapids.
G. B. Merriam left this afternoon for
Chicago.
Mr.. ana Mrs Hiram Dillon viii leave
tonight for Far HIS N. j.
M. A. Low, attorney for the Rock L.
land. is in Fort Worth. Tex.
Mrs. Herbert L. Alkire will leave Tues
day for Boulder, Colorado, to spend the
summer
before Judge pMff aaen this morning and was
fined SO and costs.
z L, whans, q Chinese student at Baa-
A. at p. m. Sunday.
Judge ]. g. Wood will discuss the pros
and cons Of prohibition at the Euclid Ave
nue. Methodist church tomorrow evening.
The Ladies' quartet will furnish the spe-
cial music at the union vesper services at
the First Methodist church tomorrow ev-
ening.
While NJ. A. Carter of TO Buchanan
street was unloading pipe at the Edison
shs f sSsas It Saiy zen upon
The Light Bearers will meet on Monday
afternoon at o,os Gentrai Congregational si1a
Gers viii be elected and the plans Tor the
summers work talked over.
Miss jerome Hudson of Dallas. Texas,
and viii be the guest of Miss Elizabeth
Gavitt Wednesday afternoon. Miss Gavitt
son at her home, 80 East Fifth street
Two cases of contagious disease were
reported today. One is scarlet fever in the
O'Brien family at 1912 North Taylor. and
one is measles at "a Hancock street. The
city health officers are puzzled at the way
In which measles seems to be infesting the
Second ward 1t II stated that 50 per cent
of the m easles cases recently reported are
in that ward.
Santa Fe authorities are still unable to
identify the boy who was killed Friday
morning near Lake View. 1t is thought
by a number Of Topekans that the same
after begging something to eat and wear
started on his. way east. The lad who was
here said he had been driven from home
in San Antonio. Tex. by his parents and
was then on his way to a relative In Kan
sas City. He had no money and WAS In a
destitute condition. The body is still be-
ing held at Lawrence by the coroner Of
DOUGLAS county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-05

Handel; Sunday school at S:45 q. M; jun
ior C. =. meeting at p. m: Senior and
intermediate c. E. meetings at 6:46 p. m. !;
prayer meeting Thursday evening.
First Congregational church, Harrison
and Seventh streets; Rev. Francis L.
Hayes. D. D., .paetor-Preaching at II a:
m. subject, "A Modern Confederation Of
Christ's Parable of the Leaven;' union
vesper service at First Methodist church
at 8:45 p. M; Sabbath school at 9:46 a. M
Euclid Avenue M: E. church. corner Of
Euclid avenue and Lane streets; ]. M.
Jackson, paator-Sunday school at p. m.
public worship and sermon by the pastor
at IL am M; class meeting at II m. jun
Tor league at D. m; evening service, with
a temperance address by Judge ]. @.
Wood. at 7:30; Epworth league at p. m.
First United Brethren church will hold
q union service at the corner Of Eighth
and Topeka avenue at IL a.. m. The Rev.
]. P. White will preach. In the evening
9 union service will be held in the Second
more and Huntoon streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-05
OVERLOOKED 100000.
Robbers of Rock Island Train Got
Only $50.

Chicago. July 5-That members of the
kid" Curry band of bank and train rob-
bers. wanted for alleged completely in the
recent Union Pacific hold up. perpetrated
the robbery Of Rock Island express train
at Dupont, ILL.,, Thursday night, is believed
probable by detectives. 100 of whom are
working. on the case today. Charles Ness
Ter, the boy who was stealing a ride on the
men to detectives today and his descrip-
ton is said to tally with photographs Of
Dutch Cassidy and Sun Dance Kid, .
alias Barry .Longbaugh. alleged members
of the Kid" Curry gang. It was official
States Express company that the robbers
secured only $50 worth of jewelry- They
carried away package OF worthless
q package containing S1O0 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-05
KANSAS FAIRS In 1902.

Following is a list OF fairs to be held in
as t. the
Of Agriculture and compiled by Secretary
Allen County Agricultural society-c. H.
Wheaton. secrstary. lola September 2-5
Barton County Fair association-James
". Clarke. secretary. Great Bend Septem-
Brown County Fair association-Grant
W Harsinston. secretary. Hiawatha. Au-
Butler County Fair association-H. M
3 Bai tc secretary. sEl Dorado. September
Chautauqua county-Hewins' Park and
Fair assocfation-P. N. whitney. secretary.
The Kansas State Exposition Company
Fine stock show and race meeting Sep
Topeka
Clay County Fair assooiation-E- E.
Hoopes. secretary, Clay Center. september
Corey County Agricultural Fair associa-
tion-J; e. Woodford. secretary. Burling-
Cowley county-Eastern Cowley County
Fair association-J.- N. Henderson. secre-
Ffnney County Agricultural society-Fred
Minis. secretary. Garden City. August Il
Franklin County Agricultural society
Carey NJ & Porter Porter. secretary, Ottawa. Sep
Greeley County Fair association-G. p.
Hawkins. secretary. Tribune.
John e. Nicholson. secretary. Newton
jackson county Agricultural anu TAR
ton. September 1926.
Jefferson County Agricultural and Me-
chanical aSSoclat ion-GeOrge A Patterson,
secretary, Oskaloosa. September 2-5.
Jewell County Agricultural Fair aSSocta-
tion-H- R. Honey, secretary. Mankato-
Marshall county-Frankfort Fair associa-
tiona Up D. ., SssegE. secretary Frankfort.
Miami County Agricultural. Mechanical
and Fair aSsociatton-W. II. Bradburyssec>
rotary, Paola- September 9-2-
Morris County Exposition company-M
=. Amrine. secretary, Council Grove Sep-
TENDER 24-26.
Nemaha County Fair association-A- r.
Spaulding, secretary. Seneca. September
Neosho County Fair association-H.
Lodge, secretary, Erie. September 80 to
October 3.
Neosho county-Chanute Agricultural.
Fair, Park and Driving associa tion-A- E
Tfmpane, secretary, Chanute. August as
Ness County Agricultural associat ion-H-
C. Taylor. secretary. Ness City Septem-
Norton County Agricultural association
z L Miller. secretary. Norton. eepssm-
Usage County Fair association-E. T.
Price, secretary. Burlingane. September
Reno county-Central Kansas Agricultu-
raj. Fair and Live Stock assocfation-Ed
Der. 1913.
Rice County Agricultural association-C
Hawkins. secretary. Sterling. September
Riley County Agricultural society-A B.
Lee. secretary, Riley. September z-5:
Adams, secretary. Stockton 6eptember