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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13

Firemen's Convention Listens to What
They Say.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Sept 13.-At to-
days session of the Brotherhood of Lo-
connective Ffremen. several resolutions
relative to the constitution and bylaws
were referred to committees for report
W. S. Carter. editor OF the Locomotive
Ffremens Magazine. completed the
reading of biennial report which was
begun yesterday afternoon.
At the session of the Ladies' Society,
Mrs. Emma Ford, chairman of the sal
aries committee reported that the SAL
aries of grand president and grand sec
rotary be increased to $500 a year. The
society created the office of etiitress of
the B. L. F. Maya zine and a board of
-local and grand examiners for the So
ciety. Mrs. Maude Moore of Stratford
Ont. chairman of the insurance com
mittee. recommended that the member
ship insurance policies be increased
from 5000 to $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13
Holland Boss Boilermaker at Newton

According to report printed in a
Newton paper, Harry Dustin, until re-
Gently foreman of the boiler shop of the
Santa Fee in that city, has resigned and
his place has been taken by John Hol-
land, who for three months has been
boss of the boilermakers at La Junta,
ST.. of these shops and himself was in
that department here for awhile. Boiler
making runs in the Dustin family: the
father is a f1rst-class workman as well
as are the boys, although Ben. jr., is
only an apprentice; Edward is with the
Frisco at Springfield, Mo-, in that ca
pacity, and Jerry, the Oldest son. is on
shipboard in the employ of the United
States. The first work of Holland in an
official position was in the Northern Pa.
cific shops at La Crosse, Wisconsin, He
went from there to the Norfolk & vir-
ginia at Roanoke and just before going
to work for the Santa Fe he was fore
man of the c. & A. boilershop at Bloom
ington, IllinOinS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13
asPoTTER" CAUSED IT.
Imposed Upon Generosity of Union
Pacific Conductor.

From appearances. the Union Pacific
seems to be in a mood for removing a
number of its old and best trainmen.
The explanation of the discharge of sew
eral old-time conductors running west
from Kansas City seems to be in the
treachery of Salina man who worked
his way from Kansas City to Denver
without paying fare simply by imposing
on the generosity of the conductors and
then .speaching'' the whole matter to the
officials. 1t is understood that he has
been playing spotter for several weeks
Curtain had the plug from Kansas
City to Salina; Fields the O'Clock linn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13
a Parson's Noble Act.

at want all the world to know" writes
Rev. c. ]. Budlong of Ashaway r. T.,
what thoroughly good reliable medicine
1 found in Electric Bitters. They cured
me of jaundice and liver troubles that had
caused me great suffering for many years.
For genuine, all around cure they excel
the surprise of all for their wonderful
work in liver, kidney and stomach trou-
bles. Don't fail to try them. Only soc.
Satisfaction is guaranteed by the Arnold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington, Sept. 13.-These pensions
have been granted: Kansas-Increase,
William Jount. Pomona, SO; Frank
Hawkins, Partridge, $50; John Lock-
ridge. Oak Hill, s.; Sanford Sweet.
Montrose, IS; George F. Cav, Greenleaf,
IS; John Hard. Pittsburg, $16; Ben
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13
A Postomce FIGHT.

Leavenworth, Kan, Sept. 13.-The
postofiice controversy at the Soldiers
home has been opened again in spite
of the efforts of the officials to suppress
it. Friends of Major Prichard, the chief
of police, are pushing his claims. 1t is
now said they will run ticket in the
primaries making the postoffice the is
sue. The term of William Powell, the
present postmaster, does not expire I'M
til February.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13
Special County Convention.

Newton, Kan, Sept. 13.-A convention
to choose a successor to Joseph H. Hay,
deceased, as the Republican nominee for
county treasurer, was held here. Frank
D. Kaufman was nominated for the long
term and D. w. Wilcox for the short
term. The convention was addressed
by Judge T. B. Wall.
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win Meet Next Year in 1ola.

Burlington. KAN, Sept. 13.-The
Twentieth Kansas reunion closed here
with a banquet, after which the annual
business meeting was held. Colonel
Metcalf and the other officers were re-
elected. Walter p. Hull and Mr.. Con-
ley, of lola, were made president and
secretary of the entertainment commit.
tee for next years meeting. which will
be held at lola
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Apple Picking to Begin.

Troy, Kan, Sept. 13.-On account of
the frost apple picking will begin at
once in Doniphan county. There will be
about one-half of a crop, and the quail
cron 81 10 ooo harre1s " He has heen 1 nfs
fered 81 per barrel The orchard buy
ers of ST Joseph and Atchison are bid
ding on all the apples in this vicinity
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At the ElDorado Reunion.

Ell Dorado Kan, Sept. 13.-Friday was
to have been the last day of the reunion,
but, owing to the rain of Thursday, and
the big crowds in attendance, it was de-
cided to continue over Saturday. T. H.
Grisham and Mrs. Forter, the w. r. c..
department commander, were the speak
ers and Congressman Calderhead at
night. Officers for the ensuing year are:
President, E. N. Smith, secretary, Cap
tain w. L. Riley; treasurer, A. E.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13
Herington Digging for Gas.

Herington, Kan, Sept. 13.-Work has
progressed about 400 feet on the 1000
foot gas well which is being put down
here. An artesian flow of water was
found at sixty feet, but nothing of in
terest below that depth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13
SANTA FEE
Home Visitors Excursion.

Tickets to certain points in Ohio and
Indiana will be on sale September
16 and % at rate of one fare plus 81 90
for round trip. They Will be good for
thirty days. For particulars apply to
local agent the Santa Fe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13

on their farms there, the work of re-
patriation and settlement having pro-
crossed more quickly in that section
than in any other. The tour will. 1t is
expected, bring the governor of the
Transvaal into closer touch with the
people in the outlying districts, to
whom a visit Of few minutes appeals
more than a years government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13

Arkansas City. Kan, Sept 13-The re-
union closed last night at Camp Nc
Kinley. The attendance today was the
largest of the week and the weather
was good. The rain yesterday made the
day cool and pleasant P. P. Campbell
spoke in the afternoon. The closing
campfire was under the direction Of
Colonel L. C. Welty of Ga1ena.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13

tamin Furnish, wichita, 81. widows.
Elizabeth Tindall, Osborn, 50; Isbell
Snider. Wellsville, s.; Emaline Dodge.
Vassar. IS; minors OF William Lozer.
Galena, $14; Celia Cromwell, Atwood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13
naden-Powell to Tour TransvaaL

New York, Sept 1a-Lord Miner
who, with Gen. Baden-Powell and other
officers, left Johannesburg on Thurs
day, win proceed. says a London dis
patch to the Times, ON an extended
tour of the western Trausvaal the
most fertile part OF the country A
large number Of Beers already are back
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13
Old Settler La Dead.

Abilene, Kan, Sept. 13--Lewis Chriss-
man, who came here when Abilene was
a cattle town in 1869, died Friday, aged
~. He leaves six sons, all residents
here.
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STRIKES HER OLD GAIT.
Topeka Shows Gain of 3O5 Per Cent
in Bank Clearings.

New York, Sept. 13.-The following
table, compiled by Bradstreet. shows the
bank clearings at the principal cities for
the week ended September II, with the
percentage of increase and decrease, as
compared with the corresponding week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13

Diphtheria sore throat, Group. Instant
relief, permanent cure. DIR. Thoma8s
Eclectric Oil At any drug store
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-13

break the record. SO far as known. in
order to land the men at Fort Scott In
time for the lola train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
NDOPSES TROLLEY BOYCOTT
NO RADICAL ACTION By ALBANY STREET
RAILWAY MEN EXPECTED. HOWEVER,

NO RADICAL ACTION BIZ ALBANY STREET
RAILWAY MEN EXPECTED. HOWEVER,
Albany, Nov. 25-There Is q new complication in
the Schenectady boycott by reason Of the action
late last night Of the Albany branch Of the Anal
gamated Association Of Street Railway Employees.
A resolution was adopted indorsIng the action Of
the Schenectady Trades Assembly and pledging
hearty support. A committee appointed 70
visit Schenectady and report to the Trades Assem-
bly, the action Of the association and learn II the
local association will be factor IN movement 10
induce people not to patronize the road under the
existing circumst ances and report TO the Albany
members at once.
The Schenectady railway into Albany over
the lines Of the United Traction Company. It was
said this morning the probabilities were that
the local organization would not report OF
the railway company Of an intended strike, and II
IS understood that the Albany branch at least. Is
thoroughly equipped to meet any emergency and
that the men are aware Of Il.
Schenectady Nov. 25.-The news that the Albany
Division of the Amalgamated Association of Street
Railway Employees had indorsed the action Of the
Trades Assembly received in this city to-day
without any accession Of interest in the situation
regarding the boycott against the Schenectady
railway. While some of the officials of the Trades
Assembly who favor the continuance Of the boy
colt hope that there may be a continuance Of the
present action, and that it may be rendered ef-
fectve by reason Of the act of the Albany Division,
the more conservative persons in the organization
Trades Assembly The regular meeting Of the body
will take place tomorrow evening, when the ques-
ton OF the boycott will be discussed thoroughly
and action thereon will be taken. The statement is
Albany Division of the Amalgamated Association
could make trouble for the road by attempting TO
not believed that the situation will develop that
way. On Saturday Of this week the cars Of the
is completed as far as NaterVnet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
NO BAR TO CANAL IMPROVEMENT
STATE CONTROLLER MILLERs STATEMENT
ON STEPS TO BE TAKEN

Albany. Nov. Estate Controller Nathan l.
stumbling block in the way of beginning canal i'm
provements as soon the people have voted favor
ably the proposition which, il is expected the
legislature will approve this winter
The question of practcabity of course. depends
upon the passage by two successive legislatures
and the adoption by the people at the polls in 1905
of a proposition to amend the constitution by ex-
tending the time in which loans may be made for
canal Improvement purposes. from eighteen to fifty
years, First, however the proposition to spend
improvement money must be passed by the legis-
at next falls election. If that proposition goes
through there is question about the success of
the constitutional amendment.
The bond issue will have to be authorized by the
canal improvement bill, and provision also made
for sinking fund to pay off the bonds, the money
for this purpose TO be raised by direct taxation.
But by the time this act becomes effective the
people will already have passed upon the consti-
tutOnal amendment permitting the State to pay all
it's debts from revenue raised by indirect tax That
amendment will be ready for the people next fall
Work on the canal can be begun in the summer
of 1904 il the first proposition is enacted into law
The State il is proposed shall issue eighteen year
bonds to the amount of about $l0000,000 which
would be ample for carrying on the preliminary
work of the Improvement. The to be raised
for the sinking fund would accordingly be small.
In 1905, after the people have passed the amend
ment for extending the period in which the State
may pay its debts to fifty years, the original bonds
could be refunded and Ions term bonds issued
at that particular time. These bonds could be
easily sold and at a good price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
CITY Hs1L coLUMys HARD TO DEHoLIsH
ALpERMAH wILLETT WANTS ELEVATOR TO
CART BIS TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY
POUNDS Up ONE STORY

william NJ Aiken. supervising architect OF Man
haitian, says that in his experience ar architect
he has rarely seen anything so hard to denolish
the old columns inside the City Hall The work
men are busy az them day by day, but their prog
ress is slow
The inside columns and walls are made of stone
laid with white mortar" said Mr.. Aiken. When
started in on the remodelling We supposed that
the inside walls were of brick, which could be bat
tered down IN hurry The white mortar with
which the stones were laid apparently was Stacked
in the open air and allowed lie about month
before using. II now is just about as hard rock
i is very difficult TO knock wall OF this to
pieces
Alderman Henry Wiett Of Richmond HILL
Queens Borough, has asked Borough President
Cantor 70 put elevator in the City Hail while
The work Of Temodelling the building is in hand
The plans for the Improvements do not include an
elevator. but Mr.. Willett thinks that the plans
could BE- AMENDED az We'll as not. There are only
two regular floors OF the City Hall above ground
and an elevator could go up only story. Alder
man Willett weighs about two hundred and thirty
pounds. and he says the stairs the aldermen
chamber seem about q mile long TO him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26

and directing them toward the accomplishment Of
a Of the disease under which he might be
suffering. who say that II is a fraud or false
pretence promise within the meaning OF the
statutes? How can any one lay down the limit
and say beyond that there fraud and false pre-
vastly greater than most men would be ready 10
admit and yet those who might deny the existence
of the remedy would only differ in opin-
ion from those who assert II. There IS no exact
standard Of absolute truth by which 10 prove the
assertion false and a fraud
Mr. Fox began by declaring that the indictment
was defective and did not contain sufficient grounds
to constitute a crime or TO hold either the Quinn
byS or LathrOp responsible for the death of the
child. He contended that not single positive fact
had been brought forward to show that the de-
PENDANTS instrumental IN causing the death Of
the child. He declared that il not alleged that
the child might not have died, even If she had
been attended by regular practitioner as she was
suffering from malignant disease. He then
quoted the decision given by the United States So
prene Court
Mr. Ietmore also Of counsel for the defendants
spoke for hour and half. He quoted from the
English laws. referred to the constitution Of the
United States and declared that every citizen was
entitled full liberty in his religious belief and
argued that the Christian Scientists were honest.
and sincere in their belief in the power and
efficacy Of Christian healing. He said that there
was no law that compelled a Christian Scientist 10
call in a regular practitioner in case Of sickness
and because of the non-existenCe Of such law the
indictment faulty.
il had been clearly shown that the appearance
of the child indicated the presence Of a maAEnant
disease. and il LathrOp's plain duty TO nave
called a regular physician. In failing 10 do TINS
he was guilty of culpabe negligence.
Judge Platt reserved decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
COLONEL Dunn NON,COnuITTAL.
He WILL NOT TALK ABOUT HIS CONFER
ENCE WITH THE PRESIDENT

Colonel George ". Dunn, chairman Of the Re
publican State Committee. who went to Washing
ton on Monday night confer with President
Roosevelt returned last evening. hut he was non
committal about the conference
I have nothing to say Just now.r he declared
II saw the President. and he seemed to be in fine
health and spirits"
What about the appointment Of George "
Aldridge as secretary OF the State Railroad Com
mission"
We'll he IS named. Isn't he?" said the colonel
George will make n good secretary"
rs Joseph NJ Dickey to be named Railroad
Commissioner Ia succeed Ashley Coe?"
Il don't know. I believe that that situation IS
Just where 1t has been Cole is holding over
It is understood that the colonel went TO Wash
ington to talk with the President about the ap-
pointment of United States District Attorney for
the district of Kings County and about the sue
cessOr Of Mr.. Dickey as United States Shipnfnr
Railroad Commissioner. The colonel would nor
talk about this. however. 1t reported last
night that Ashley Cole would be named as com
nandant Of the Soldiers Homo at Bath If he re
now vacant, as Colonel Davidson. the commandant
there. died recently.
Cole would not take the place IL 1t was offered
10 him." said Colonel Dunn. He would make a
tfe commandant but | don't think he would
take it"
Senator Ellsworth the retiring leader in the
senate, called upon Colonel Dunn, and talked over
various matters with him. Governor Odell is ex-
with Colonel Dunn Senator Plat and other local
leaders. Many affairs pertaining to appointments
and legislation at the coming session OF the egis-
lature viii be touched upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
4 GREAT MARKET IN THE ORIENT
MERCHANTS IT IS FOR THEM
TO DEVELOP TRADE

San Francisco. Nov. 25-Several hundred business
men representing all the commercial bodies OF this
city. gave reception yesterday for Wu-Ting-fang,
the retiring minister from China. In response 10
an address Mr.. WI said
There is a great market in the Orient for you.
China has stood still for centuries, but its door is
open to foreign commerce. and II is for YOU TO
develop your trade In dealing with my countrynen
/ want TO warn you. gentlemen, that you must not
adhere the hard and fast ties in vogue here
When Chinese make promise. want YOU 70
understand that word Is just a good as an
others bond Therefore beg to suggest that when
a merchant in China gives you order you accept
his word He will always keep IT, Remember the
friendship thus formed will be permanent one.
The first transaction with a Chinese merchant is
very important.
Now / see many things here which we require IN
China but you have restricted merchants to
such an extent that they cannot come over here and
inspect your goods. Upon the subject OF Chinese
immigration I do not propose to dwell, but must
Impress upon you that II you desire TO increase
your trade tenfold do not exclude our merchants,
travellers students from this country, for they
can and will do immense good to you II Is TO your
interest.
In conclusion wish you to remember this China
Is a vast country, and while she is making extern
sve reforms, it is very difficult to INDUCE tnnova-
lions l beg of you, therefore, not TO be too
sanguine. nor to count too much upon my ability TO
bring about an increase Of trade with your country
when I am in office as Minister of Commerce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
BIG BLOCK OF COAL LANDS SOLD.

SIX THOUSAND ACRES IN WESTERN PENNsY1~
vANIA BRING 81 10000
Indiana. Penn. Nov. 25.-By deal consummated
here yesterday. OF the largest block Of I'M
touched Pittsburg coal IN Western Pennsylvania
changed hands for a consideration approximating
81, 2000o The transfer OF the coal is a preliml-
nary 10 the formation of a mining company with
capital Of 100000. which VIII begin in the spring
10 develop the field and the construction of a new
railroad by the Buffalo. Rochester and Pittsburg
Railroad Company.
The coal land lies IN Young and Conemaugh town
ships, this county, and purchased last year
by NJ. c. Watson for William HoFsett of Union
town. and James White. Of Irwin. The six thousand
acres were bought for about 800 The en-
tire block passes into the control OF the COM
pany at price approximating 500 an acre. The
new owners prominent in the Rochester and
PittsbuTg Coal and Iron Company. the industrial
ally OF the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburs Rail
road
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26

the Railroad Commission is believed to be in re-
ward of his successful management OF the recent
campaign in behalf of the Republican party IN
Monroe County. Mr.. Aldridge for many years has
been the Republican leader in Monroe. He was
head of the executive board Of Rochester. having
charge of its public works for nearly fifteen years
and in 1898 was elected Mayor. He was appointed
Superintendent OF Public Works by Governor Nor
ton on January 2. 1895. and was reappointed by
Governor Black in 1897.
Mr. Aldridge had charge OF the canal improvement
under the plan for which 100000 appropriated
In 1895 The canal investigating commission of Gov
ernor Black criticised the cement of that work
by Mr.. Aldridge and by State Engineer Adams
This led TO Governor Black appointing ex-Judge
Edwin Countryman of this city, to examine the
evidence taken by the canal investigating commits
sion to learn whether any judicial proceedings
should be taken. Ex-Judge Countryman examined
the evidence and made report to Attorney Gen
eral Hancock.
On November 30 1895 Governor Black wrote
letter to Attorney General Hancock declaring he
had read ex-Judge Countrymans report. He added
In that report It is recommended that criminal
proceedings, by indictment. be commenced against
the State Engineer and Surveyor and the Super
intendent OF Public Works. You hereby re-
quested TO Immediately take charge OF such pro-
ceedings behalf of the State"
The following day. December / MI Aldridge
wrote TO Governor Black saying that the conclu-
sions OF the canal investigating commission far
they related TO the Department OF Public Works
and to his official acts. not warranted by
the facts Nevertheless since ex-Judge Country
had reported that the conclusions OF the
mission warranted by the testimony they
took. he would ask 10 be relieved from the duties
Of his Office until such time as my responsibility
for alleged wrongdoing may be judically deter
mined" The following day Governor Black grant
ed this relieving Mr.. Adridge from further
performance o: the duties oc Superintendent OF
Public Works
Attorney General Hancock then appointed Benja-
min J. Shove, OF Syracuse. 70 examine ex-Judge
Countrymap's report and learn from it and the evil
dence taken by the Canal Investigating Commission
whether Mr.. Aldriage and State Engineer Adams
should be prosecuted Early the following year
Governor Roosevelt appointed Austen G Fox and
Wallace NacFarlaue 10 execute this same duty.
Messrs. Fox and MacFarlane. July 10. 1922 IN
report TO Governor Roosevelt tho result Of their
Investigation said:
We have decided not to institute criminal pro-
ceeorgs II some Of the methods adopted in pre-
pairing the bidding sheets and OF the provis-
ions Of the specifications appear the light OF
subsequent events 70 have been I'D Judged. such
mistakes 90 not constitute that wLfu neglect or
wl!iui omission 70 perform such duties which, by
our statutes Is made criminal offence.