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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-17
RAILROAD Y. M. C. A.
Secretary Hamilton
in the City.

y; Il. Hamilton. International secretary
of the Railroad Young Mems Christian
Association. OF Chicago. arrived in the
city yesterday for a conference with
Preatdent stevens with reference to the
development OF association work on the
Chesapeake ana Ohio system
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-17
To Prevent Ruinous Competition.

WASHINGTON December 16-Senator
Ouarles. of Wisconsin. to-day introduced
a bill for the amendment. of the anti
trust law. the purpose Of which is to pre-
vent trusts from forcing ruinous compe-
ton upon rivals in the same line Of busl-
ness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-17

LONDON. December 1I.-Rumors are
current in Brussels and Copenhagen that
Holland and Denmark are about to pre-
sent their claims to Venezuela for set
Element.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-17
FIVE CHILDREN
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Nc1hcr So Seriously Injured That
Her Recovery is Dcspnired ci-
Disaster Due to Explosion
CaxtrnIS

FORT LEE. \. j.. December lo.-bS
The explosion of a, gas tank today. the
residence of John Puglughi was demoilsh-
ed. his five children were instantly killed.,
ana his wife was SO seriously injured that
bar recovery is despaired OF. The dead
arc:
IDA PUGLUGHI. aged II years.
TILLY. l. years,
IRENE, 10 years
ADELlNE. s years.
GEORGE. 5 years.
The mother was found 200 feet from
where the explosion took place, her right
arm almost torn from her body.
Just retained from school, the children
were at the lunch table when the eNpio-
sion occurred. The roof and sides OF the
house were blown out An ADJOINING
cottage was also partially destroyed. Inc
debris Immediately took fire. and IN"
bodies of the dead We're badly charred
Mrs. Puglugh was waiting on the chill
dren at the table, was blown through
the side of tie house. and was found IN
the road. The father was away from,
home. The tank which exploded was in
the cellar and supplied the illuminating
gas for the building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-17
Floods in West Virginia Feared.

HUNTINGTON. w. VA. December 16
Floods are feared in Southern West Viz
ginia. All the tributaries of the Ohio are
bankful, and heavy rains continue. A
million dollars worth of timber is ahoat
on the Guyandotte and Big Sandy rivers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-17
.TELEGRAMs MADE BRIEF.

Washington.-The Senate passed a bill
authorizing the construction of a bridge
across the Savannah river at Sand Bar
Ferry, below the city Of Augusta, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-17

Manila.-The trial by court-martial of
Captain Rogers. of the Twenty-seventh
Infantry. charged with using disrespect-3
langua ge to- General as Davis was con-
scllided. It he verdict is not known, but
1t Is doubted that the court took a Sc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-17
DIR NAVY INFERIOR
Norc yenezueIanD eDts

there was no formal question be-
the Senate. the matter was dropped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24

where he is working for his brother, J. F.
White. storekeeper there for the Santa Fe.
Mr. White formerly worked III the store
house here.
Newton Hanson of the planning mill was
operated on for appendicitis last Thursday
at the Santa Fe hospital. Mr.. Hanson has
been sick for a good while, but 1t was
covered and an operation was thought
necessary.
Work was begun last Thursday morning
in Ihe car department OF the new Santa
Fc shops at San BerEardino Cal. This
is greatly If advance for the time set for
shops VIII be ready for work by the first
of next month.
Rev. F. w CranneIl was the speaker at
the regular meeting of the Railroad Y. NJ
c. A. held yesterday afternoon at the as-
ISOLATION rooms Appropriate selections
and orchestra. Mr.. and Mrs Harry Prib-
Bile delighted those present with a vocal
duet.
The Third Christian church band, which
is composed entirely of railroad men. viii
give a concert at the church Thanksgiving
night. This musical organization is some
thing new. II having been organized only
last May with D. L Boyes as president
and George Bartell vice president. The
band is composed of is pieces and is under
the direction of William Root Since the
time of organization the men have been
2nd a good concert is expected of them
next Thursday night. The concert Will
be free TO the public. but in order to de-
fray expenses oysters will be served.
Wesley Nedwed has been transferred
from the agency at Clements TO that at
al SafTordvilIe, was elected Treasurer Of
Chase county,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
sEAGRAvEs AT HUTCHINSON.
Explaining Sugar Beet Raising to
Reno County Farmers.

Hutchinson. Kan, Nov. &C. L. Sea-
graves, immigration agent for the Santa
Fe, was in Hutchinson last Saturday
and addressed meeting on the culture
of sugar beets- It was Mr. Seagraves
who recently conducted the excursion to
Rocky Ford. Col. and he is familiar
with all the conditions surrounding the
production of sugar beets in that state.
If sugar beets can be raised in this
section il win add a new an6 important
industry to the city There is little
question that the soil is adapted to their
growth if the water supply proves ade-
quate. The greatest success in their
production has been under irriga ton. 1t
remains to be shown that they can be
grown successfully without irrigation
Mr. Seagraves will no doubt urge that
experiments be made to this end, and he
viii acquaint farmers and citizens with
what Inducements will be made by the
sugar manufacturers to have a trial
made.
Experiments have been made around
Wichita with sugar beets with only
partial success. But this does not prove
conclusively that the sugar beet can not
be grown with success. 1t is certainly
worth an experiment. and if it is found
that the beets can be grown here sue
cessfully there is a strong p-cbe bility
that Hutchinson will get a beet sugar
factOrv
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KANSAS NEWS.
Young Farmer Killed by a Rail-
road Man at Lane.
Fatal Shooting on the Street
After a Drinking Spree.
BULLET IN THE HEART.
After a Quarrel Three Shots
Are Hastily Fired.
Dead Man Leaves Wife and
ChiIdren-Murderer Escapes.

Ottawa, Kas., Nov 24--The sherlh
and coroner returned from Lane sun
day evening. where they were sum
rnoned at midnight Of Saturday to IN
vestigate a shooting ARRAY in which j.
p. McEchron, a young man, was shot
and instantly killed by Al Tabor, fore
man of a Missouri Pacific section gans-
Lane is . miles from Ottawa. and Is
without peace officers.
The killing took place on the pubic
street in front of a racket store anu
caused intense excitement McEchroh
Is the son of P. 7 McEchron. a -romi-
nent farmer in the south part of the
county. He lived on a farm near Lane
He leaves a wife and two small children.
McEchron had gone to lane &c spend
the afternoon and evening. In company
with a ccmDanion. Lee Caldwell, he had
eaten supper. and both were drinking
heavily The two met Al Tabor and
Jack johnson. both railroad men, who
were also drinking. and a quarrel en-
sued. and Tabor fired three shots at
AIcEchron, one only taking effect.
At the post mCrtem examination the
bullet was found lodged in the victim :
heart. During the excitement which
followed the shooting Tabor escaped.
McEchrons fat:,er has offered 800 re-
ward for Tabor's arrest Tabor is OF
Irish extraction. is tall and smooth
faced, and wears brown corduroy trous-
ers and duck coat. His wife and three
children live at Lane.
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From Arkansas CITY.

The construction and grading outfits
builcing the eastern Oklahoma lines for
the Santa Fe have been moved from Cush-
ing. Ok. to Newl-irlz. Ok. where the new
line will connect with the present main
line They are grading and laying track
out of Newkirk toward Ralstcn. which
viii complete the line between Guthrie
and Newl-irl-
The grade of the eastern Oklahoma
branch which is to connect with the pI es-
ent main line at Newkirk. is three feet
lower than the present main grade and
the old grade will be cut down to level
with t,,e new
Superintendent Tice has been out with
H. E ASP. solicitor for Oklahoma. and
J. r. Stevens. engineer in charge of con-
struction of the eastern Oklahoma. for the
purpose of settling for the right of way
between Pawnee Ok. and Ralston Ok
A special train consisting of Mr.. Tees
car No. 9 and coach lead of Pawnee
Indians and Indian Agent Col Harvey
was run from Pawnee to Ralston and re-
turn The train was stopped on each of
the aIlotments for the purpose of settling
for that particular right of way
The new gravity coal chute at Purcell
will be put into operation next week
The double track bridge just south of
Arkansas City will be renewed and a new
bs LASTED deck bridge erected there The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
MRS. zEIsLER's TRIUMPH.

Paris, Nov. 24.-Mrs. Bioomgeld zeis-
Ter. of Chicago, the pianist, scored a
notable triumph at the sixth subscrip-
ton concert given by the famous Lam
oureax orchestra at the Nonveau thea
ter yesterday afternoon. The appear
ance of foreigner was a considerable
innovation and only once before has an
American been permitted to take part In
the programme of this exclusive organ
ization When Mrs. Zeisler appeared Oh
the stage a noisy arti-fo-eign demon
stration occurred, necessitating the IN
PREVENTION of the municipal guarsss on
duty at the theater to suppress it. The
artist Won her way to favor. however.
in spite of the demonstration. the audi
enee rising in enthusiastic approval.
with the composer, MoszkowEld. leading
the braves at the close CT her perform
ance.
Mrs Zeiser played in Topeka last
year under the auspices Ct the Lsd...
Music club and she delighted music los
aFC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

George P. Bates and wife to A. A.
Schmidt, 81 90 lots 1912 to 1z24 Seward ave
nue.. Bates addition.
Arch e Campbell and wife to l. Van
Hook 81 400, north half OF section 5, town
shop y, range Il, and northeast quarter OF
section s, township r. range a.
E. NJ. Ca:npdoras to A M kaczynskl,
Sc COO part of the northeast quarter of sec
Iion 49, township II. range IL.
NJ L Hounaon and husband to +. Fort.
500 lots . to 81 inclusive and lots !. and
: Elizabeth street, Jerome Park addition
F. .. Richardson and wife to Z. G. Rob
inson. g 30G. southeast quarter Of section
% township 10, range IA.
II. J. Burel to l.. NJ. Burel. 81. lot 13S I1o-
Gust street. MetSkers' second addition
A. II. Bates recorder, to =. &. Jones, u,
lots 43S 40 zz2 and ga Washbm1 avenue.
John Nortcn's addition
s K bennington and wife to Philip Lux,
g. part of the southeast quarter OF sec
ton Is township u. range Is.
w B. Lawrence to a. z. Jones. 81, lots
43s, 44o. az and IA Washourn avenue, j.
Norton's addition
National White River Bank Of Vermont
to A. E. Jones, $40. lots S3s, go. AZ ami
444 Washburn avenue, J. Norton's addi-
ton
W. w Phillip and wife to A NJ. Kaczyn-
ski. 81 part Of the northeast quarter OF
section 10. township Il. range b.
L s. Carapdoras to same, $1-00-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
EXTEND TO PUEBLO.
Rock Island May Build Addition to
Dawson Line.

Ell Paso, Tex, Nov. 24.-According to
advices which have just been received
in this city. the Rock Island is branch
ing out in another direction and build
ing more road. The latest report is that
the Rock Island is figuring on building
line of road from Dawson to Pueblo.
1t will not be long before the company
will have its Dawson branch, which
runs from Tucumcari nOrthward to the
Dawson coal fields and thence to
Springer on the Santa Fe, completed.
1t is understood on pretty good au-
thority that as soon as the work on the
Dawson branch is finished, the company
will instruct its engineers to extend the
line on to Pueblo and possibly by way
of Trinidad. If this line is extended to
Pueblo, it will be more than likely that
it will be also built to Colorado Springs,
to connect with the line out through
immense belt that would tap some of
the richest country in the west.
Several engineers of the Rock Island
are expected to shortly make a recon-
noissance of the new line and to make
preparations for its building The dis
lance from Dawson to Pueblo is only
about one hundred and twenty-five
miles and the work to be encountered is
reported as being easily done.
Since the absorption of the Denver &
Rio Grande system by the Gould inter
ests, who also control the Missouri Pa
cific. the Rock Island has been some
what hampered in getting its supply of
coal from southern Colorado and it is
causing that line to extend the Dawson
branch to Pueblo and possibly on to
Colorado Springs.
In addition to having a way of con-
trolling its own coal supply, the road
will find itself in field which is now
petition between them promises to be
very keen when the line is completed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
Wholesale Raise in Freight
Rates by Western Roads.
Over LOO Reduced Tariff
Schedules to Be Withdrawn.
PAY INCREASED WAGES
Roads Preparing to Recoup on
New Wage Scales.
Claim to Be Simply Restoring
the Old Rates.

Chicago, Nov. 24.-Western railroads
expect to recover. by a restoration of
freight rates to the basis of a year ago,
enough money to make up the addition
al wages provided in the recent wage
scales.
Arrangements were completed by the
representatives of western lines Satur-
day for the withdrawal of over LOO re-
duced tariff schedules which have been
fled since the United States courts is
sued injunctions preventing railroads
from giving preferential rates.
The effort to bring about a restora-
ton of rates in western territory de-
veloped a unanimity of opinion regard
ing the necessity of so doing and there
was not a single objection to the move
ment. 1t has been agreed to restore all
rates, except those on packing house
products and cattle, on December Is and
to maintain the restored tariffs abso-
lutely.
This action is probably the most i'm
portant from a traffic standpoint taken
by western roads in years. 1t will have
marked effect upon the revenues of
1903, provided it develops that the tar
ifs can be maintained.
The increased revenue resulting will
be enormous, but difficult OF accurate
work of preparing to take out the re-
duced tariffs state yesterday that the
restoration of rates to the basis of jan
uary l, 1902, would add fully 25 per cent
to the revenue received on the COM
modities affected and fully 10 per cent
to the aggregate gross revenue received
by western roads,
If this estimate is correct the added
revenue Will be more than sufficient to
take care of the increased wages of the
past two years. Although the restora-
ton OF rates was not due wholly to the
desire to offset the increased wage scales
the latter were potent influence
toward making a restoration possible.
Traffic men call attention to the fact
that the new tariffs are not in effect
raise in freight rates, but contend that
the present rates are not normal. They
insist, therefore, upon calling the new
tariffs a restoration of rates rather than
q raise in rates. Many OF the commo-
dities carried on the reduced tariffs were
hauled on close margins, and the re-
turn was not commensurate with the
service rendered. For this reason. if for
no other. traffic men insist the rail-
roads are justified in taking out the re-
duced tariffs of the past nine months.
The increase in revenue will be ample
to meet the recent advances in wages
made by nearly all the lines to nearly
all classes of employees.
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TROUBLE AT POMONA.
School Teacher and Pupils Carry Feel
1ngs Too Far

ottawa, Kas. Nov 24-Pomona, a
small town west of here, is in an up
roar about trouble in the public schools.
For some time there has been hard feel
ing between the principal. Prof. F. S
Brightman. and some of the older pu-
pills. The feeling has grown until il
spread to the parents of the pupils. Fri
day morning it was rumored that
Brightman intended to use the rod on
the leaders of the rebelliOus pupils, and
while he was temporarily absent from
his room about a dozen Of the pupils
walked out and went home. In a very
short time the parents began gathering
on the streets and it began to look like
a mob Brightman. hearing of the dis
turbance, dismissed school. handed in
his resignation and left town.
The beard was ready to stand by the
teacher. but he would not stay. The
designations of two of the young women
assistants were asked for by the board.
which claims that they are largely re
sponsible for the feeling against Bright
man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
OFF THE REEF.
Transport Bearing General Miles Has
Been Floated.

Manila. Nov 24.-The United States
transport Ingalls,, with General Miles
and party on board, which struck on
reef while entering the harbor of LIE
Gaspi Luzon, Saturday, foated al high
tide the same day and will arrive here
today. The vessel struck on a coral
reef while going at speed of nine
knots. The shock raised the ship two
feet along its entire length
Capt. Brugire has explained that he
was trying to save twenty minutes by
running through the charted channel be-
tween the reefs in the center of the Gull
Of Albay in straight line for LIE Gaspi,
instead o. following the usual channel.
A Spanish vessel which was asked to
give assistance asked 800. 900 Mexican
as salvage. but these terms We're de-
clined. Captain Brugire pumped out the
vessels water ballast and she noated
without aid. It is believed that the In
gals is uniniured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
MRS. NATIONS BROTHER.
He Died Suddenly at Kansas City
Sunday.

Kansas City, Mo-. Nov. 24.-Judge
Willy Moore, a member of the Rogers
Commission company of this city, died
at $50 o'clock yesterday morning at his
home, $500 East Eighteenth street, of
heart disease. He had been sick only
short time, AMI was conscious up to the
moment OF his death. His greatest wish
seemed to be that before his dea tn he
might See his sister. Mrs. Carrie Ma
ton of Kansas, noted for her crusade
against saloons. Mrs Nation, who is at
present in Boston, was telegraphed for
early yesterday morning, but relatives
here were una bic TO receive an answer.
Messages were also dispatched TO her
address in Boston after his death, and
it is thought that she will be able to
arrive in time for the funeral services.
Mr.. Moore was A years of age He
was born near Rickman's Mills, in Jack
son county, Mo, but in his third year
bis family moved to Bolton, Mo, where
he grew to manhood. At Bolton he be-
came a farmer and cattlemaE, being at
one time connected with stock ranches
in New Mexico. Six years ago he moved
to Kansas City and went into the COM
mission business. first securing a posi-
ton with the Taylor Commission COM
pany, where he was employed until he
becaume a member of the Rogers firm
three years ago.
Mr. Moore was member of the Chris
tan church and lived up to the re-
quirements of his faith. Rev. T. p.
Haley, pastor of the Springfield Avenue
Christian church, was at his bedside
during the last hours of his life.
Mr. Moore was married twice. He
was first married at the age of 81 to
Miss Julia Watson of Bolton. His first
wife died three years ago. and two years
ago he married Mrs Rose Mcfarland of
Hutchinson, Kas. His second wife and
two children survive The children are
! Charles .. Moore, 10 years of age. who
| is at Newport, n. J., in the naval train
| ing school, and Myrtle, ii years old, who
| lives with the family. Also three sis
tiers and one brother survive. They are.
| Mrs Carrie Nation, Mrs. Robert Butch
1 er of Los Angeles, CAL Mrs. E L
, CantweII of Louisburg, Kas-, and Mr.
Campbell Moore of Kansas City, Kas.
The body will be taken to Bolton, Mo,
for interment, and the funeral will b'
held from the Christian church in that
city at o'clock tomorrow morning
Rev. T P. Haley will accompany the
body and will conduct the funeral.
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BOLD NEGROES AT WICHITA.
Mistreat Servant and Children in Alb
sence of House Owners

Wichita. Kas.. Nov 24-This city is
excited. over the attempted robbery
Sunday t the residence of P. A. Gould,
who lives a little way outside of the
city. Mr. and Mrs Gould were absent
from home, and their three little chill
dren had been left in charge of the SER
want girl. Elsie Skatts. The latter was
just about to retire when two burly
negroes rushed in upon her. carrying a
revolver in one hand and long knives in
the other They grabbed one Of the
children. Elsie, and threatened to kill
her unless the servant should reveal the
hiding place of some money the Goulds
were supposed to have The servant
pleaded that they kill her, but spare the
child A struggle ensued. during which
the servant became unconscious and
was not aroused until several hours
later The police were notified and a
posse was sent out. but so far the Grim
inals have not been apprehended- If
they are captured there is likely to be
a lynching.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
swEDE WANTS $4,000.
Claims the Pullman Company Injured
His Brain and Spine.

Concordia Kan. Nov. 24-Otto Ka-
leen, Swede living in the vicinity of
Norway and who has been in the en-
plOy of the Pullman Palace Car COM
pany as a coach cleaner at the Kansas
City Union depot, has brought suit for
injuries received in September, 1891.
while at his usual occupation by en-
ployes of the defendant company switch
ing a car back against that in which he
was at Wo-- so violently as to throw
him down, inf1icting injuries to his head
brain, spine, etc, that have since ruined
his nervous system, weakened his eye
sight and his mind, leaving him perma-
nently disabled. Ellis. Clark & Ellis
and Pulsifer & Smith represent the
plaintiff, the suit being brought in this
county.
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SMALLPOX IN ARGENTINE.
Deaths Yesterday and Saturday Ran
the Total List Up to Twelve.

Argentine, Kan. Nov 24-There were
three deaths in Argentine from smallpox
In the thirty-six hours ending last night.
frank Sprous and his wife died SUNDAY
afternoon at their home. is North Firth
street Saturday George Olney Of Il South
Fourth street died az the Argentine small
pox hospital This makes a total of y
deaths from smallpox since the outbreak
of the epidemic in Argentine Four chill
dren of Mr.. and Mrs. Sprous were sent
to the hospital because they had been ex-
posed to the disease
The Argentine city council will meet
and an ordinance VIII probably be intro
duced providing compulsory vaccination.
The appointment of a permanent small
pox physician will probably be made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-24
MoNKEYED WITH THE BREAKS.
Bad Boys at Safordville Play Trick
on Santa Fe.

Emporia, Kan, Nov. 24-whiIe the
Santa Fe local train. No. Y, was stop
ping at Saffordville, y miles west Of
air cocks of the brakes along one side
OF the train. This sets the brakes. They
did it in several different places The
train crew had any amount of trouble
getting started. Each time the train
started it wis discovered that there was
yet another car with set brakes. SO
much trouble was caused by the boys
meanness that Detective Harmon went
to SaffOrdville to hunt them I'D. The
boys had watched the effect of their fun
and became alarmed when they saw
how much trouble they had caused. One
of them ''tessed up to the detective
and said he would not have done such
a thing had he known the danger. Per-
haps business will be made to pick up
for the youngsters.