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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-28
Thinks It May Reach Topeka

James Collinson, superintendent of mo-
tive power of the Kansas City, Mexico
and Orient road, gives it his opinion
that the line will run through Topeka.
Mr.. Collinson has lately returned from a
tour over the proposed route and says
that it is to be a winner from the start
He says that it is bonded for only $50, 600
a mile, while the Santa Fe bonds for the
same distance amount to $42, 900. Mr.. Col
linson thinks the road will be in operation
within three years, the Mexican end being
completed first. The production of fruits
and ores from the mines are to be
among it's richest means of profit.
Baby's skin never chafes when harm
less Satin-Skin Cream is applied It
looks so good baby wants to eat it. Csc.
Sold hourly daily. At The Model.
City Ticket Office.
Union Pacific r. r.. 526 Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-28
TO THE SCRAP HEAP.
Tain of Worn Out Santa Fe Engines
Sent East.

was a train of old Santa Fee engines
went east Sunday afternoon, having
been sold some weeks ago to a Chicago
railroad supply house as scrap material
Most of them are of a small switcher
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
OFFICIAL NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington. January 1. lg02.-The annual meet
ing OF the MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA will
be held on THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY,
1902. THE 2OTH INSTANT at the office of the
company. 902 Pennsylvani Avenue northwest,
commencing AT O'CLOCK A. VI.
BY the charter OF the company, the election
OF seven managers to conduct the Affairs OF the
company IS -equired to be held at the above
meeting. -f4
BY the sixth article of the by-laws OF the
company it is provided: AT the annual meet
ing Of the company the first business in order
shall be the appointment of chairman who
shall conduct the meeting and election in ac-
Cordarce with the act OF incorporation between
the hours OF o'clock a. m. and p. m"
Amount 1f premium notes. .........S2 6S3. .sI4 50
Amount OF cash on hand. .......... 1881 co
Securities 225.95l 90
Wal trtdte SI.0fp %
ON = t:'-riture and fixtures. 500 %
Losses ny fire, adjusted and paid 6224 IL
The annual statement will be ready for dis
iribn'ion at the office of the company about
January l., 1909.
d, order OF the Board of Managers -
mi-ld l.. PIERCE BOTELER. Secretary.
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
AUTHORIZES PRESIDENT TO BUY,
Approval of Commission Feature
In the Morris Panama Bill.

The amendment TO the canal bill which
Representative Morris gave notice he
would offer is as follows:
Provided, however. That If the Panama
Canal. so far as constructed, and the prop
erty. rights, privileges. and franchises of
all the corporations or persons interest
ed therein, can be acquired by the United
States free and clear of all encumbrances
for sum not exceeding forty million
dollars. and in addition thereto equally
as desirable political and territorial
rights and privileges as in case of the
Nicaragua route. and at no greater eX-
pcHse within six months from the pass
age of the act. then the President of the
United States, If the Isthmian Canal Com
mission or a majority thereof shall so
recommend. Is hereby authorized to pur-
chase the same. and to complete the con-
structon OF said Panama Canal. subject
TO all the considerations. provisions. and
limitations aforesaid. and The sum of
fifty million dollars is hereby appcopri-
ated out Of any money in the Treasury
not otherwise appropriated. toward the
project herein contemplated"
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
GUESTS FOLLOW THE DIPLOMATS.
Hundreds Not Connected With Corps
Received by President.

There was a momentary pause when
the last diplomat had passed. The re-
ceiving party had 4 breathing spell for n
moment, but for a moment only. Then
the invited guests began to pour through
and the stream continued unabated for
an hour and a half. The greeting of the
President to these was just the same as
1t had been to the diplomats. Each was
introduced by Colonel Bingham, although
many of them-the total number was over
1.50O-were personally known to the Pres
iient.
Among the first to be greeted by the
President were Senator Lodge. Mrs. John
Cabot Lodge, Senator and Mrs. Foraker,
Senator Kean and Miss Kean, Justice
Harlan, Justice White, Senator Wetmore.
Mrs Wetmore and the Misses Wetmore,
Mrs Burlington. Rev. and Mrs. Macl1ay-
Smith, and General Miles. 5-s
The reception of General Miles by Pres
ident Roosevelt was cordial. There was
no trace of chlliness In the greeting ex-
changed although there was on the other
hand none OF the familiarity which Mr..
Roosevelt evinced toward several officers
of lesser rank who passed in the line.
Admiral schIey Cordially Greeted.
A little later in the evening, Rear Ad-
miral Schley and Mrs. schley were re-
ceived. The President extended his hand
to Admiral Schley with hearty greet
ing. and was especially gracious to Mrs.
Schley All during the evening both Gen
eral Miles and Admiral Schley were the
centre of large groups OF fpiends in the
East Room, where the great crowd seemed
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at this time because its passage without
the concessions from Nicaragua and Cos
ia Rica would leave this Government up
in the air"
Would Leave Route to President.
Mr.. McCleary (Rep., Mimi asked if
there was anything to prevent some one
with SO stick of dynamite from blow
ing up the canal. Mr.. Hepburn said there
was nothing TO prevent that, either in the
case Of the Nicaragua Canal or the Pan
anna Canal. Neither could the blowing up
Of the Capitol or the assassination of the
Pres dent be prevented If men wanted to
commit such crimes.
Questions propounded to Mr. Hepburn
by Messrs. Reeves (Rep., Ill.), Douglas
tRep. n. -, Moon (Dem., TENN. McDer-
nstt CDem., n. j., and others, indicated
fhet they either favored giving the Pan
anna offer consideration, or leaving the
selection of The route TO the President
No Assurance of Bonn Eide Offer.
Replying to these questions, Mr. Hep
burn said that there had never been any
assurance received by Congress that the
offer was bona fide one. Secretary Hay
had said that Admiral Walker had said
that Mr.. Boeufye had informed him that
he had received a cablegram from some
one In France" he remarked. The prop
ositlon was no more tangible than that.
Amy Offer CIenr Profit.
Only once. and that four years ago, had
representatives of the Panama Company
appeared before a committee OF Con-
gress. and then nothing definite could be
obtained from them. The Panama people,
he declared. had everything to gain and
nothing to lose. II they got twenty mil
lions instead of forty it would be clear
profit. Their offer, he said, did not reach
10 the dignity Of report; it was only a
means Of delay. So, too. was the objec-
tion Of the gentleman from Illinois (Mr.
Cannon.
There never WAS time which was just
the opportune time in the case of any
legislation but an initial step must be
made. II concession could not be had
from Nicaragua and Costa Rica the law
could easily be repealed. He said he had
known such action TO be taken
Mr.. Hepburn gave the Panama route
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NICARAGUA CANAL BILL DEBATED IN THE HOUSE

ed to induce delay and produce schisms
and contention in Congress; that he
feared it was a Trojan horse and would
bring only confusion and conflict in its
path.
Both Parties Pledged.
He called attention to the party plat
forms of both the leading political
parties pledging support to the canal pro-
ject, and said the time had now come
to act. II the political parties had really
been in earnest in their pledges to the
people. He believed the canal the most
important project of the age.
Mr.. Richardson (Dem., Ala.) supported
the bill in a speech of considers ble
length. which was practically his ma den
speech upon any important legislation
Mr.. Mann tRep., I'D advocated the
passage of the bill. He declared that no
two bodies of engineers had ever agreed
upon any plan or any method of con-
structing the Panama Canal, and that the
engineering problems there presented
were possibilities only.
One Speech for Panama Route.
Mr.. Adams CRep., Pa was the only
member to deliver set speech in oppo-
sition to the bill and in open advocacy
Of the Panama route. He said that he
was impressed with the belief that the
Isthmian Commission really favored the
Panama route. and based its conclusions
only upon the belief that the United
States could not secure that route. Its
advantages over the Nicaragua route were
obvious, he said, and the economy in its
operation. as compared with the other
was equal to a capitalization of twenty
five millions.
The Panama route Mr. Adams said
was full days sail nearer to the entire
western South American coast-a terri
tory ripe for the commercial exploita-
tion of the United States. 1t was inhab-
tied. he said, not by a pagan people, like
China, whose prejudices had to be broken
down, but by civilized peoples, ready to
purchase our goods.
Bill IA Special Order To-day.
The bill will continue to be a special
order today. and it is probable that one
or two speeches will BE made against IL.
REPRESENTATIVE Bromwell has expressed
himself in favor of the Panama route, and
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
FORMAL PANAMA OFFER TODAY.
PrcsHf mt Not Expected to Make Any
Suggestion in Message

NJ Edward Lampre. Secretary General
of the Panama Canal Company will pre-
sent TO President Roosevelt today. the
formal offer of the company to sell ali
its rights in the isthmian canal to the
United States for $40 600, 900.
NJ. Lampre reached New York from
France Monday. He arrived in Washing
ton that night, and yesterday morning.
accompanied by Mr.. Boeufve, the Pana-
ma Companys representative here called
on Rear Admiral Walker. President of
the Isthmian Canal Commission.
Later in the day he saw Secretary Hay
and arranged for a visit to President
Roosevelt The President will send the
formal offer TO be cubmitted BY "
I.ampre. to both houses OF Congress. Ii
is believed he will not make any recon-
mendatiou with regard to H.
The Washington times., 1902-01-08

Once year the President of the Unit
ed States holds court. 1t is the diplo-
matte reception at the White House, and
the East Room holds the most notable and
brilliant assemblage that gathers on the
Western Hemisphere in round of sea-
sous.
The representatives of the nations Of
the world at this Capital were greeted
last night by President Roosevelt and
Mrs. Roosevelt the gracious first lady
of. the land. Hundreds of others, in no
way connected with the Diplomatic
Corps, attended the reception-the most
shswy function of the year at the White
House and the one which alone savors
of5the Old World formalities.
A Surety of Social Success.
The success of the reception last night
is an evidence that the Roosevelt Admin
istration will be a success socially. The
diplomatic reception is barometer of
the success of the social season at the
White House. No reception in honor of
the Diplomatic Corps was ever so largely
attended as the one last night. 1t is safe
to, say that never were the representa-
tires of foreign Powers so cordially
greeted or were they ever more pleased
with their greeting than was the case
last night.
There was contrast, striking in it's
way, between the stiff formal bows of the
diplomats. the stately greeting of their
ladies'. and the hearty handshake and
round-toned welcome of the President.
Perhaps the etiquette bound attitude of
the diplomats became less pronounced by
virtue of the simplicity Of their reception.
Conversation I'm Many Languages.
The East Room. into which poured the
stream of guests who had just been re-
ceived by the President and Mrs. Roose-
Welt, and who had bowed in turn to the
ladies OF the Cabinet in the receiving
line in the Blue Room, buzzed with con-
yersation in many tongues. The Ian
guages spoken within the four flower
draped walls of the hisoric apartments
were almost as variegated as the court
uniforms worn by the Ambassadors the
Ministers. the Charges d'Affaires, and the
host of attaches which followed each one
The long corridor, of which one end
OPcAo lilO inc E-hSL lNOOlli, anu l1e OIleT
into the =censervatories. was a kaleido-
scopic channel of color brilliancy. 1t was
the promenade traversed at least once by
every one OF the two thousand people who
attended the reception.
A Brilliant Parade.
The beautiful foreign-born women of
the Diplomatic Corps, clad in gowns and
bedecked with Jewels, alike the envy of
the even more beautiful American wom-
en- present. Ambassadors grown grey in
the exercise of statecraft for their Gov
ernments, smart young attaches detailed
TO embassy duty temporarily, Senators
looking doubly democratic in conventional
evening dress, army and navy officers in
uniforms, natty but sombre in contrast
with the rainbow effects OF the diplo-
mats-all passed along the corridor.
There were two distinct parts to the
reception. The President received the
diplomats. headed by Lord Pauncefote
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several hard knocks. The highest point
on the Nicaragua route is only $50 feet,
he said, while the Panama must be cut
through places 1888 feet above sea level.
Il am told that there are 5000 graves
dug along the Panama route. filled with
unfortunate workmen who gave up their
lives in that deadly climate.
Il have hope, and ! yet do not de-
spair," he continued, that this canal will
be used for a subsidy in shipping. What
impulse il would give TO shipping II the
American skipper sailing 10 American
hulls could have the use of this magnifi-
cent canal free OF all tolls"
In response to an enquiry from Mr..
Shafroth (Dem., COLI, Mr.. Hepburn said
that there was nothing in the treaty with
England to prevent our defending the
canal.
No Prospect of Two Canals.
the probability of the Panama Canal
being completed should the United States
build the Nicaragua Canal.
"As much probability as there is that
the French Government will build its
capital on the Mall. The Panama Canal
scheme is discredited in France; it has
credit only in the United States" replied
Mr.. Hepburn.
Mr.. Hepburn said the Secretary of
State had assured him that negotiations
with Costa Rica and Nicaragua had al
ready progressed so far that he was able
to assure him that the United States
would secure all that was necessary and
desirable for the canal at fair price.
OF Primary Importance.
In conclusion Mr.. Hepburn said:
Il can conceive of no aspect in which
this canal may be viewed that 1t does
not loom up of primary importance and
of the greatest interest to the American
people, now and to their posterity. The
American people have made their decree
that this canal shall be built, and built
now" (Applause)
Mr.. Davis of Florida, member of the
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Com
mittee, followed Mr.. Hepburn in advocacy
OF the bill He preferred the Nicaragua
TO the Panama Canal, and said he was
afraid this recent offer of the Panama peo-
pie to O.sell out to us was chiefly intend
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
SENATE COMMITTEE ENQUIRY.
MIR. Morgan DenOunces Alleged Anti
Isthminn Canal Combine,

Mr. Morgan DenOunces Alleged Anti
Isthminn Canal Combine.
The isthmian canal Question was brought
before the Senate yesterday. when Sen
ator Morgan of Alabama, chairman of the
Senate Committee on Interoceanic Ca
mails, introduced a resolution asking
leave for the committee to sit during ses-
sions of the Senate and to make enquiry
in regard to any agreement or concert
of action between any railroad company
and line of steamships to control naviga-
tion across the isthmus
Mr.. Morgan expressed himself decid-
edly, denouncing any such combination
as "a wicked monopoly" and he made IL
quite clear that the committee would
look well into this matter before it made
its report.
Mr.. Morgan and the Panama OTcr.
While the canal question, according TO
what Senator Morgan said after he SEN
ate adjourned yesterday. may be held in
committee for several weeks, there is no
doubt that Senator Morgan does not take
much stock in the new offer of the Pana-
ma people. He is Nicaragua all the way
through. and he is likely to maintain that
position to he bitter end.
A Senator whose name cannot be quot
ed said il. regard to Sthis subject: 81
asked Mr. MorgarS whether he wouldn't
consider a $4,000, ,00ei offer from the
Panama company and he said No
suggested that he might get the Panama
Canal for nothing. and he said that he
wouldn't take it 7for snothing-that he
wouldn't have it at any price
Awnit Presidents Message.
Mr.. Morgan says that the next real ac-
tion upon the canal question will come
when President Roosevelt sends to Con
gress a special message upon the subject.
in which the President will embody the
new offer of the Parama Canal Company.
showing that its price has COME down
from siO9, coo coo TO SiO,o00,cJO.
The Washington times., 1902-01-08

| S erected. will also face on Lafayette.
square, according to present plans, and
he third or fourth public building to face
IN this square. it is said. will be the
building for the new Department of Com
merce. when that department is created.
Referred to Committee.
Senator Fairbanks obtained unanimous
consent to bring the bill in, and ii was
referred to his committee.
In addition to this department, there
will soon be some decision reached in re-
gard to a Hall of Records, and a new
Executive building fer the use OF the
President, to be erected back OF the
Treasury Department, and to cost MIL
lion dollars, provided for in bill in
troduced by Senator Lodge early in the
session.
1t is quito probable that the Hall OF
Records will be placed in the square
known as block 143. and bounded by Eight
eenth and Nineteenth and T. and + Streets
northwest. This square is largely unifn-
proved property. 1t faces a small park
on the south and the Treasury Depart
ment is very partial to the site on ac
count Of its convenience. The majority OF
the property in the square is owned by
Secretary Hay. Senator Stewart, and Com
missioner Macfarland. 'HsA
For a Hall of Records. s2
Some decision will be reached soon by
the Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds, and it is believed that bill
will soon be introduced providing for the
erection OF Hall of Records on the site
named above, the building to cost ap
proxmately S1,500 600.
In regard to the new executive build :,
ing. which is proposed to relieve the
present crowded condition of the White
House. and to provide Offices for the
President and his staff, and room for
the Cabinet and for State dinners and re-
ceptions. the bill introduced by Senator
Lodge was referred to the President for
his recommendations and views, and he
has notified Senator Fairbanks that he
will discuss the matter with him at an
early date. y
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
Dr.. ki,mer's sWAMP-RooT

Is not recommended for everything; but il you
have kidney liver bladder trouble it will be
found just the remedy you need. Sold by drug
gsts everywhere in fifty cent and dollar sizes.
You may have sample bottle OF this great kid
ney remedy sent free by mail, also pamphlet
telling all about Swamp-Root and its great cures.
Address DR.. Kimer & Co., Binghamton. y Y.
The Washington times., 1902-01-08

divided into smaller bodies, each sur
rounding some notable.
The large number of prominent people
who had been invited to the Blue Room
remained in that apartment until the
diplomats had all been received, after
which they mingled with the crowd in the
EaSt Room
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
DIPLOMATS IN BRILLIANT
PARADE AT WHITE HOUSE.

and the British Embassy staff, in their
regular order of precedence. He was as
sisted by Mrs. Roosevelt and the ladies
of the Cabinet. Two hundred specially
invited guests were bidden to the Blue
Room and to stand behind the receiving
line.
Presidents Greetings Cordial.
After the last of the diplomats had
guests were received by the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt. Each one was pre-
sented by name TO the President by
Colonel Bingham, who stood at his left
To diplomats and to the others his greet
ing was equally cordial.
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
A MUSEUM OF WAR WANTED.
Veteran Organizations to Urge the
Suggestion Before Congress.

Nttcruh OrEhnfzntiOns 10 UrEe inc
Suggestion Before Congress.
The Spanish War Veterans of the Dis
trict of Columbia have taken the initia-
tive in the movement for the establish
ncnt of a Government museum of war in
this city.
Corps Commander Lee NJ. Lipscomb.
yesterday sent to Representative Greene,
for presentation tc Congress. resolutions
adopted by the local body urging that
such a museum be established here as
"a memorial to the endurance and pa
triotism of the American soldiers of all
wars. Similar action will be taken by
Grand Army posts, the Union Veteran
Legion, commands of Spanish War Vet
Grams. and other soldier organizations il
all parts OF the country"
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

JUST received, another lot of Government shirts.
for 800; genuine MeClelland saddles. $50;
good horse blankets, CO cents: U. s. oakum roof
ing paper, , and ply best quality, less than
the price OF the combination; handles, 80
cents a dozen. :. BENsINGER & CO., 1lth and B
sts. NV. We also pay highest prices for scrap
IRON old machinery, and metals OF all kinds.
jas-i
NOTICE To THE PUBLIC will not be re-
sponsible for any debts contracted by Leo Cohen.
formerly of the c. X. Bottle Co., on and
after this date, January $, 1902.
ALBERT RASHER
MI c. & r. Bottle Co.
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
Kitchener. weekly Score.

LONDON, Jan. An official despatch
from Johannesburg received at the War
Office today states the Boer losses during
the past week, irrespective of those given
in special reports, were Sc killed, wound
ed. 26l captured, and - surrendered.
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
MRS. R. J. DANGERF1ELD DEAD.
Was Prominent in Washington and
Virginia Society.

Mrs. Reverdy Johnson Dangerield, for
merly of Alexandria, died yesterday at
her residence. 2146 Florida Avenue north
west Mrs. "Rev." Dangerfeld was a
prominent figure in society in Virginia
and at the Capital. Her husband was
grandson of Reverdy Johnson, the dis
tinguished Maryland lawyer, and her
great grandfather, Daniel Carroll, Of Dud-
dington, was a cousin of Charles Carroll,
of Carrollton.
She is survived by four children, Sarah.
the wife of Charles II. Carter. of Balti-
more; Miss Eliza Dangerfeld, Mrs. Char
lotte Dillingham;. wife of Lieut.. Dilling-
ham. of theUnited States Army, and Mr..
Reverdy Johnson Dangerfeld. f
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
SATINS, LACES, AND JEWELS.
magnificent Costumes Seen Mt the
White House Reception.

Nothing too extravagant can be said of
the gowns and jewels. The East Room
the latter part of the evening was like
an opaiescent sea OF cleaning satins. bill
lowy with lace. and glittering with dia-
monds.
Mrs. Roosevelt wore a trailing robe of
white brocaded satin with the front and
low bodice veiied with silver embroidered
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
Splendid Uniforms, Beau
tful TOiletteS, Gold Lace
and Jewels.
THE ANNUAL RECEPTION
President Receives His Guests With
Cordial HandShake.
THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE.

Ambassadors. Ministers, Attaches,
and Junior Lcgationers with
Their Ladies' in the Linc-iaunce-
fotc. Dean of the Corps, the First
Prcsented-Represe of All
Nations Presept-FIOraI Decora-
tions MaEnificcnt.
The Washington times., 1902-01-08
THE lines COMPANY.
NOTICE OF ELECTION OF TRUsTl

NOTICE OF ELECTION OF TRUSTEES.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting OF the
stockholders Of The Times Company will be held
at the Office OF the company in the Hutchins
Building corner OF 10th and d sts. nw. WASH
ington g. c., on the 18TH DAY OF JANUARY,
1907, at & O'CLOCK p. n, for the purpose OF
electing f.e trustees for the ensuing year. and
for the transaction OF such other business Is map
properly come before such meeting.
Dated Washington d. c.. December IL, 1901.
W. J. DANTE, o.
dclc-Iu Secretary