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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
Santa Fe Directors Answer the Asper-
sions on New Bond Issue.

In view of the generally severe criti-
cism of the financial papers which has
been made on the action of the direct
ors of the Santa Fe in issuing $50, 000,-
600 additional bonds, the directors have
given out the following official state
ment on the subject.
The directors decided that the inter
ests of the CON pany clearly demanded
that various new acquisitions and i'm
provements should be promptly under
taken. The company had in the treas
ury June 80, 1901, $9,4S4, 200. but this
sum was not sufficient, and the queS-
ton was presented what method should
be adopted for the purpose of raising
the necessary money 1t was concluded
that it would be prudent to continue
the course adopted since the organiza-
ton of the company, expanding annual
ly a substantial amount of surplus net
earnings in improvements and addi-
tiOnS, the amount of income so ex-
pended from January l, 1896, to June
80, 1901. being $11,633. 237. 1t was also
concluded that it would be unwise at
the present time to make a permanent
increase of the con pany's funded debt
and fixed charges. Accordingly, it was
decided to obtain tn necessary money
by an issue of serial debentureS, of
which 81. SOC, 900 should mature annually.
The net earnings for the last fiscal
year amounted to about 615 per cent.
on the common stock, thus leaving ST.
100000 of surplus earnings after pay
ing 4 per cent. on the common stock.
1t is believed that the new equipment
alone will result in a saving in oper-
ating expenses amounting to more than
81, 500, 900 annually. The net earnings
for the first five months of the current
fiscal year have increased 81, 230. $40 over
the corresponding five months of last
year; so that, if the net earnings for
the remaining seven months should be
no greater than those of last year, the
surplus over and above 4 per cent on
the comno stock would amount to
about 81, $50, 900 for the fiscal year. This
includes addition aGGO11nf
saving in expenses and increase of
earnings which will result from the ex-
penditure of the proceeds of the de-
bentureS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
Kansas Midwinter Exposition-Tope-
ka, January goth to 3Oth.

The Rock Island will sell round-trip
tickets to Topeka at one fare on ac-
count of the Kansas Midwinter Ex-
position, which will be open during the
ten days, January 20 to 80. Tickets will
be sold from all Rock Island points in
Kansas on January 20 and again on
January q. From points within 200
miles of Topeka on January q only,
and from points within 100 miles on
January %, 25 and 20. Tickets limited
to five days with final limit January 81
This Exposition is undertaken in the in
terest of Kansas manufacturers, and
embraces interesting displays in dairy
and packing-houSe products, minerals
and mineral products fruits and fruit
products, cereals and cereal products.
manufactures and fine arts. For fur
Their particulars see local Rock Island
agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
L. w. WEIGH RESIGNS.
Old Division superintendent of M. z.
& T. Will Retire on Feb l.

Parsons, Kas., Jan. FL. w. WEIGH,
who has been division superintendent of
the M K & T. railroad with head
quarters in Parsons for the past fifteen
years, will retire from his position on
February L. 1t is understood that ]. A
Davis, superintendent with headquart-
ers at Sedalia, No, will come to Par
sons and take the three divisions
handled by WEIGH. The portion of the
road under control of Davis will then
be the m ain line from Parsons to Mus
kogee, the Kansas City division of the
road from Paola to Coffeyville and the
junction City division from Parsons to
Junction City.
1t is understood that Superintendent
Finney, who is now located at Franklin
Junction and has charge of the road
from Franklin Junction to St. Louis
and from Franklin Junction to Han
niba1, will add to his territory the por
ton of the road that has been handled
by Davis at Sedalia, which is the main
line from Parsons to Franklin junction
and from Sedalia to Paola- This is
thought to be the probable rearrange-
ment of the divisions, although it is
rumored that new man may take that
part of the road that Finney now
handles from Franklin Junction to st.
Louis and from Franklin Junction to
Hannibal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY.
Advertising Agents Take Church
Advertisements Out of Depot.

Kansas City, Kan, Jan. PA concern
in Chicago has the privilege on the
Santa Fe system of putting up adver-
Using matter in the depots. This priv
ilege is exclusive and no other adver-
Using is allowed in these places. Yes
terday a young man representing this
concern came into town, and seeing a
lot of church and lodge notices in neat
frames hanging around he straightway
removed every one and turned them
over to the janitor. Among the lot
were two nicely framed church direct
cries telling where the various places of
worship are located and giving the pas
tors name, as well as the hour at which
services are held.
The janitor took these to the agent,
and he ordered them put back up, and
stated that the superintendent had
given permission for them to be put
there. The only signs which the young
man did not take down were two mo
smoking" signs and the two smallpox
signs, the latter being ordered posted
by the state board of health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
RAILROAD NEWS.
General Manager Nevin, of Santa
Fe, is Dead.
Stricken With Paralysis at S:15
a. m. Sunday.
END WAS UNEXPECTED.
Died in His Wife's Arms With.
out Speaking.
Had Suffered For Years With
Fatal Malady.

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. 27.-william
G. Nevin, general manager of the
Santa Fe railroad system for the lines
west of Albuquerque, died Sunday
morning at Sis o'clock, at his home
on Garland avenue, this city. For sew
eral years Mr.. Nevin had been a vic
tim of creeping paralysis, the malady
necessitating a vacation. He went to
Europe for treatment. When Mr..
Nevin awoke in the morning he greet
ed his wife, but, suddenly reclining,
died in her arms, without speaking a
word. He began his business career
in Denver in 1876, and from the position
of bill clerk, with the Reading road,
worked up to a place of responsibility
with the Santa Fe. The lines under his
direction were the Southern California,
San Joaquin Valley and the Santa Fe
Pacific
News of Mr.. Nevin's death reached
Topeka Sunday morning by means of
a dispatch to General Manager H. q.
Nudge of the Santa Fe. Mr.. Nevin
was well known to the old officials of
the road, and his death caused many
expressions of sorrow among Santa Fe
men generally.
MIR. Nevin was never stationed in To
peka, his work prior to going to Los
Angeles being largely at Chicago.
Mr.. NeVin returned only a few months
ago from a long vacation in Europe
where he spent much time at the springs
at Baden He believed that his treat
ment there benefited him greatly, and
was thought by his friends to have al
most wholly recovered from his old
disease.
Mr.. Nevins first position with the
Santa Fe was as chief clerk for the
general manager of the Gulf Colorado
& Santa F'e at Galveston. He then went
to Chicago, and became chief clerk for
D. B. Robinson, who was then first vice
president, in charge of the operating de-
partment- On April 10, 1895, he was ap
pointed purchasing agent for the whole
Santa system, in place of w. G. fuller
His appointment as general manager
of the Santa F'e coast lines was on
March II, 1897, at which time he took
the place of K. H. Wade, resigned.
1t is not likely that any of the Santa
Fe officials will go to Los Angeles to
attend the funeral. General Manager
Nudge was called to Chicago yesterday.
Superintendent of Telegraph c. G.
Sholes is now on the western part of
the road, and may go to Los Angeles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
RIVALS THE SANTA FE.
New Route Being Surveyed to San
Francisco by Could.

Denver. Col, Jan. 27.-The News says:
Surveys are being made and right of way
secured in the district west of Salt Lake
City to San Francisco by agents repre-
Senting George Gould and his associates,
which indicate that within another year
the Rio Grande systems in Colorado and
Utah and the Gould connections east of
this state Will, together with new line
west of Salt Lake City. form great
tranScontinental route to rival the Union
Pacific and Santa Fe roads
The route of the proposed new line west
of Salt Lake will be from Salt Lake across
the desert through Eureka, New, to Wal
ker's Pass. then beyond to the Kern river,
line Will mass throIiph forty nnininS camps
of Utah and Nevada, including Is districts
in the Deer Creek, Utah., vicinity. The
survey across the desert in Utah leading
to Walkers Pass in the Sierra Nevada
range is 800 feet lower than any other
place in the upper country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27

Stuarts Tablets after every meal to in
sure perfect digestion and avoid trouble;
Tablets are just as good and wholesome
for little folks as for their elders.
have no appetite, do not grow or thrive.
should use the tablets after eating and Will
derive great benefit from them
Mrs. G.. H. CrotSley, 53S Washington ST.,
Hoboken, N. J., writes: "Stuarts Dyspep-
STA Tablets just fill the bill for children as
of luck with them. My 3-year-old girl
takes them readily candy. l have
only to say tablets and she drops every
thing else and runs for them.
A Buffalo mother short time ago who
despaired of the life of her babe, was so
delighted with the results from giving the
child these tablets that she went before
the notary public of Erie Co, N Y, and
made the following affidavit:
Gentlemen: Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets
months-old baby. which was sick and pu-
ny and the doctors said was suffering
hospital, but there found no relief. A
friend mentioned the Stuart Tablets and
used only the large sweet lozenges in the
box and was delighted to find they were
Just the thing for my baby. / feel justi-
Tablets saved my childs life.
MRS w. T. DETHLOPE
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
N-'' HENRY KARIS.
Notary Public in and for Erie Co., n. Y.
icate, the tablets will accomplish wonders
in increasing flesh, appetite and. growth
Use only the large sweet tablets in every
druggists for SOC, and no parent should
neglect the use of this safe remedy for all
stomach and bowel troubles If the child is
ailing in any way regarding its food or as
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have been
for all stomach troubles whether in adults
or infants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
A BISCUIT EXPLODES.
Newark Girl Will Sue Company For
Loss. of Teeth.

New York. Jan. 27.-Counsel for Anita,
Brown, a girl II years old, made appli-
cation today to Justice Gun mere for
leave to have the girls father act as
her next friend in a suit against d
baking company for $4,000 for injuries
received in eating a biscuit which, it is
asserted, exploded in the girls mouth,
knocking out two of her teeth and cut
ting her lips.
On November IS the girl went to a
grocery near her home at 80 Orange
street Newark, and bought a package
of biscuits. She ate two. but when she
bit into the third it exploded with
report like that of a giant torpedo.
She ran to her parents with her mouth
bleeding.
Her counsel's application was prompt
ly granted, and the case will come up
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
EARTHQUAKE IN EAST.
w. A. Eddy, Seismic Expert, Prophe-
sizes Heavy Vibrations.

New York, Jan. civilian A Eddy.
of Bayonne, n. J., says that there were
two slight earthquakes in New Jersey on
Thursday night or Friday morning. Mr.
Eddy's seisnograph recorded the two vi
bratiOns.
Mr.. Eddy believes that the turn of the
eastern states will come next for a de
cided vibration, because Saratoga, Mexico
and the central west have drawn around
this locality a circle of contractionS in the
earth'S crust
He has been preparing to record an
earthquake vibration in the eastern states
for a long time, and he believes that a
marked vibration like that on the Atlantic
coast on August 10, 1884 is likely to oc-
cur at any time within the coming year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
TAFT IN CHICAGO.
Spent yesterday There and Contin-
ued His Journey to Gin cinnati.

Chicago, Jan. 27.-william H. Taft.
civil governor of the Philippine islands.
arrived in Chicago yesterday afternoon
from San Francisco. He was met at the
depot by President S. M. FELTON,, of the
Chicago & Alton railroad, and went at
once to Mr.. Felton's residence, where
he spent the day. Owing to the death
of his mother-in-law. Mrs. Heron, in
Cincinnati, the governor denied himself
to all callers except a few personal
friends.
Governor Taft left at 8 o'clock last
night over the Pennsylvania road for
Cincinnati 1t was his intention to
hurry on to Washington on Tuesday.
but the death of Mrs. Heron caused
him to alter his plans, and it will be
several days before he reaches the cap
ital
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
MUST BE CLEANED"
Peculiar Order Which Stops the
Through Pullmans to Mexico.

Some time ago quite a ripple was
caused on account of report that the
Pullman company would allow no more
cause of alleged smuggling. 1t was soon
given out by the Pullman officials that
no such order had been issued but that
the cars would be stopped at the border
for the purpose of having them cleaned.
other cars however to be taken on.
The Pullman cars that were sent
through from Kansas City to the City
of Mexico had no chance of being clean
ed and the company decided to cut them
out at the border, have them cleaned
and sent on next day. This order was
made effective January D.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27

cry about 1850 600 tons, which is pretty
near the full capacity. Under the cir
cumstances it is not surprising that the
Mexican Central order for about 35, 900
to 10000 tons has gone abroad. Reports
have it that a large order has been
placed by an American road with for
eign makers for Gulf delivery. The
Pacific coast will probably be forced to
depend this year to a considerable ex-
tent upon important rails. Some small.
orders have already been placed, and
larger quantities seem likely to follow
them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
CHINESE MONEY Is SAFE.
Officials Dig Up 1oo,ooo,ooo Taels
Buried Before the Flight.

Pekin, Jan. 27.-Chinese officials have
found a treasure to the value of over 100,
100000 taels in gold and silver, which was
buried in the women's quarters of the
palace before the court fed from Pel1in.
The court has granted 100000 taels an
nually to Yuan Shi Kai. viceroy of Chi Ii,
for the maintenance of an army of 10000
men in Chi Ii province. Yua Kai Kai has
been given practical control of the army
and navy of China and proposes engaging
Japanese instructors for the army and
British instructors for the navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
Arrested For Deaertion .

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. 27-Fred Gilbert
alias Fred Webster, has been arrested at
Everett on the charge of deserving from
the United States army at Chicago last
october. His right name is Webster and
ne married in Chicago under that name
He has been living at Everett for several
ronths under the name OF Gilbert. His
wife and child live at Webster Citv. Ia
Webster has been taken to Fort F1ae-er
and delivered to the army officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
PROFESSIONAL JURORS.
Judge Hazen Makes New Rule Which
They Won't Like.

Judge Hazen put in force an effectual
rule to cut out the professional jury
men and loafer talesmen.
When the court orders the sheriff to
summon a special venire, as was done
last week in the Gregory case the
sheriff makes a trip along Kansas ave
nue. and summons men from their
stores and shops. They go to the court
house and report and they receive their
fee of 81 whether they serve on the jury
or not, their being challenged or if they
are not needed makes no difference
They are allowed the amount due them
by law. but the professional jurymen
who m AXE the court rooms their loafinas
place, have no such sinecure. judge
Hazen has ruled that man called from
the crowd in the court room to serve
on a jury shall not receive any fee IL
he be excused. In other words the
professional juryman must serve a day
on the jury to receive his money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
FROM GoopLAND.

GoodIand, Kas., jan 27-H. E. Far
rar has been appointed agent at Cal
vert
Lewis Farrow is calling engine crews.
taking the night job.
The children of Conductor E ]. Will
son are on the sick list.
The little daughter of Engineer Eb-
ert is sick with an attack of Group.
Engineer a D. Ebert took 1ayon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
UP TO THE LIMIT.
Iron Man ufacturers Have Booked All
the Steel Rail Orders They Want.

The Iron Age in it's current issue es-
timated that 2.350.000 tons of rails have
already been booked Dor delivery in
situation:
1T appears that the steel rail mills
now have on their books for 1902 deliv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
Irish snouters COMING.

London. Jan. 27.-The White Star Liner
Cymrlc, which is to sail from Liverpool on
January % for New York, will have among
her passengers William A K Redmond.
member of parliament for East Glare. and
Joseph Dev1in of Belfast. who are making
a tour of the United States for the purpose
OF completing the work of organizing the
United Irish LEAGUE Of America
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
CURSE
DRINK
CURED BY
White Ribbon Remedy.

Can be given in GLASS of Water, Tea or
coffee without Patients knowledge.
White Ribbon Remedy will cure or de-
stroy the diseased appetite for alcoholic
stimulantS. whether the patient is a con-
firned inebriate, "a tippler," social drink
er or drunkard. Impossible for anyone to
have an appetite for alcoholic liquors af-
ter using White Ribbon Remedy.
Mrs. Moore, superintendent of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance union,
writes: II have tested White Ribbon
Remedy on very obstinate drunkards and
the cures have been many. In many cases
the remedy was given secretly. 1 cheer
ftily recommend and endorse White Rib
bon Remedy Members of our union are
Delighted to find practical and econom-
zeal treatment to aid in our temper
Mrs West, president of the Women's
Christian Temperance union. writes u
know of so many people redeemed from
the curse of drink by the use of White
Ribbon Remedy that I earnestly requesr
You to give it a trial. Druggists or by
mail 81. Trial package free by writing
MRS. A. NJ. TOWNSEND tfor years sec
rotary of the Women's Christian Temper
ance union). 21s fremont street, Bos-
ton, Mass. Sold in Topeka by NJ.
Weightman. druggist. s3s Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
Haad Faals like Bnrating.

Maybe you were out late last night. If
you had taken Krause's Headache Cap
sule before retiring your head would be
cool and clear this morning. Take one
now and you will be right in an half
hour Price Csc. Sold by George W. STAINS
field. 632 Kansas ave; Marshall Bros. lis
Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
Hot One For San Demanding Sun.

The Albuquerque Journa1-Democrat
says: eff you see it in the Sun it's so.''
folks used to say of famous New York
paper. The railroad men of Albuquer-
que have paraphrased the saying thus
1y: If you see it in the San Bernardino
Sun it's NOT So +"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

Nip and Tuck will be at the Craw-
ford tonight. The Chicago Tribune
says: AT Hooley's beautiful little the
ater a packed house greeted Mr.. Harry
Weber in his royalty entertaining per-
Torrance of Nip and Tuck We re-
viewed this unique and interesting piece
of dramatic mosaic last season, and
need only add that the performance
and company were even better than be-
fore The many and varied scenes,
situa tons and characters, the agreeable
rush and swing of events, left a most
enjoyable impression, and for an even
ing of good wholesome fun tempered
with a modicun of exciting drama, we
can safely recommend patronage of
theater- goers."
1.-The Girl from Maxim's" will be at
the Crawford Tuesday night This Pa
risian farce ran for over three months
at the New Criterion theater, New
York, and its success was such that 1t
could have remained at that theater for
the entire season, but owing to arrange
ments previously made for the appear
ance of another attraction it had to be
withdrawn. Theater goers here will
see the big cast which is headed by
Miss Lena Merville, who has been ac-
corded the highest praise for her per-
formance of the frisky girl, and in
cludes a number of well known far
ceurS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27
Still Keeps It On.

During a period of poor health some
time ago I got a trial bottle of Dewitt s
Little Early Risers." says Justice-of-the-
Peace Adam Shook OF New Lisbon. Ind
Il took them and they did me so much
good have used them ever since" Safe
reliable and gentle, DeWitts Little Early
Risers neither grippe nor distress but slim
ulate the liver and promote regular and
easy action of the bowels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-27

City Ticket Office
Union Pacific r R.. 625 Kansas ave.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-10
MRS. HARPER DIED IN RICHMOND
Former Amercus Lady Passes Away
Recently.

Relatives in Americus received tele-
grams yesterday morning conveying
the very sad intelligence of the death
of Mrs. Ross Harper which occurred
at her home in Richmond, Va. on
Monday. The announcement was not
wholly unexpected, as Mrs Harper
had been very seriously ill for some
time. The deceased was reared in
Americas and as Miss Jennie Staple
ton was beloved by all here and where.
ever known,. She was in the prime of
young womanhood and her untimely
death is severe blow to all of her
many loved ones and particularly to the
stricken young husband and four little
children. The very serious illness of
Mr.. George Stapleton prevents her
parents from attending the funeral,
which will occur In Richmond this af-
ternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-10
a Million Voices

Gould hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, Ia. Listen
why: A severe cold had settled on his
lungs, causing a most obstinate cough.
Several physicians said he had consump-
ton, bat could not help him, When all
thought he was doomed he began to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton and writes: 'It completely cured
me and saved my life. now weigh 227
lbs" It's positively guaranteed for
Coughs, Oolds.aud Lung troubles. Price
SOC. and $1.O0. Trial bottles free at
E. J, Eldridge's drug store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-12-10
AMERIcUs GETS A CELEBRITY.
Mrs, lie Moyne, Famous Actress, is
Coming Here Soon.

Jones & Dudley, the enterprising
managers of the opera house, dated
yesterday the theatrical event of the
year in Americas. Mrs LIE Moyne, one
of the most celebrated women of the
day, has just started upon a great
Southern tour after playing two
months in New York City to crowded
houses, She will appear in but six
Georgia cities, and Americas, luckily,
is included in the fortunate half dozen.
Mrs. LIE Moyne appears here on Both,
inst, and not only will gthe cultured Of
Americas wish to see this celebrity but
people of half dozen nearby towns
will come as we'll to witness this mag
nificent play.