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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
WILL JUST GALL.
Ripley Says He WIN Have No Con
ference With Hartman.

ference WIN hartman.
Los Angeles, Cal. April 2.-The Los
Angeles Express says.
Rumors of a probable important
meeting Of railroad magnates at Santa
Barbara have been current for weeks.
and have been revived by Hartman s
tour. President Ripley was interviewed
on the subject in the Channel City yes
terday, and said.
This is the first I have heard OF any
formal conference of railroad presidents
at Santa barbara. Mr.. Hartman is
coming here in a few days. I under
stand, and courtesy demands that 7
should call on him. but do not expect
to be with him more than five minutes
during his entire stay. Mr.. Morton came
TO Santa Barbara expressly to see me
and to talk over some business mat
tiers"
When asked If any action would be
taken in regard to the Huntington lines,
Mr.. Ripley said. This is the first I
have heard Of any action being taken
in regard to the Huntington lines. as We
don't intend to bother with them in any
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
DURFEE PARDONED.
American Accused of Stealing Cuban
Railroad Funds.

NATION, H., April 2.-Former State
Senator Isaac B. Grain has received
advices from Washington stating that
Lieutenant Oscar S. Durfee has been
pardoned. Durfee, a lieutenant Of vol
unteers in the Spanish-Ameriean war
was appointed manager of the San
Fernandino and JucarO railway in
Cuba Christmas night, 1900 he was ar
rested charged with en- bezziing $4,000
of government funds in his capacity as
manager of the military road. He pro-
tested his innocence, and Mr.. Grain,
United States Senator Allison of Iowa
and others carried the case to Secretary
of War Root, who ordered the evidence
of the trial forwarded from Puerto
Principe and Durfee's pardon followed
He has a wife and four children in this
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
ROCK ISLAND w1rHDRAws.
Abandons Membership in the West
ern Passenger Association.

Chicago. April 2-OmciaI notice Of
withdrawal from the Western Passen-
ger association was given today by the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific railroad.
No reason was assigned for the action
but it is supposed that the recent in
vestigations by the interstate commerce
commission, of pooling among the vest
ern roads, is the excuse. Notice was
given that the road would still retain
its membership in the clergy and mile
age ticket bureaus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
Santa Re and 50. Pacific DISAGREE.

The Southern Pacific and the Santa
F'e have had a fall out at Deming- The
Southern Pacific has notified the Santa
Fe that It desires to do away with the
joint agency and yard work at Deming
at once or at the latest on April 3. The
Santa Re re1lied that it viii not be
ready for the change until April Is.
That win mean two stations, two ticket
agents, two sets of clerks and two
crews in the Yards al Deming where
formerly there WIS only one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
Broke Out, Not In.

The Las Vegas Record says: Seven
young fellows We're arrested last night
at the instance of the Santa F'e watch
man for breaking a seal. and slept in
Jail over night. This morning they
We're up before Judge Wooster and, af-
ter hearing their story he discharged
them. They said they did not break a
SEAL but got in through an open door
at Albuquerque and We're later locked
in. They We're fairly well dressed and
had some money. but said they hated
to pay railroad fare.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02

Some of the actors in a recent play writ
ten by popular dramatist are still laugh
ing at incident al one of the rehearsalS.
The author, who has rather finical man
ner and is in the habit of acting as the
stage manager of all his plays was very
much dissatisfied with the way in which a
certain actor in the company entered
room and took a seat, says writer
on must do that as l want YOU to. -
he said with his customary lisp. or I shall
be very tyrannical with you Now I will
show you just what I want.
Then the dramatist minced his way
across the stage, taking short steps and
shaking his head in an effort at masculine
Indifference He seated himself in an arm
chair. and, throwing his arm carelessly
over one side of it, posed his head senti-
mentally on one hand and stared languidly
before him
Something like that he said. Il would
like something like that
The actress who was making the pro-
duction shook her head.
'.ThatH never do" she said. No man
ever walked like that in the world. I sup
pose that if Mr.. X. is to be shown how a
man comes into drawing room and takes
a seat I'm the only person to do it
Then she initiated the stride of a man
better than the author had done it and
took seat more in the fashion of man
of the world than the actor had been able
The actor repeated the scene. The
author applauded him and turned to the
actress with a smile
1T was better than mine, he said to
her More like man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
what the Railroad Reporter Heard


The Emporia Gazette sent its railroad
reporter to write up a concert by an
orchestra and among other things he
wrote:
"Adolph Rosenbecl1er is conductor Of
the Chicago orchestra and engineer as
wen He would open up the throttle
and as one, the entire orchestra would
start off as evenly as any vestibuled
passenger train that ever carried mil
ionaire. No head-end collisions, no
disconnected draw-bars, no dropping
brake beams. nothing but sunbeams all
the way. Then. when station was
ahead. Mr.. Adolph would raise his
hands above his head and slowly cause
them to descend That would mean to
put on air; then noiselessly the brakes
would work and gradually the whole
train would slow Gown. down, until a
full stop was reached, and only little
violin away over in the corner would
vibrate just enough to tell that the
steam was still alive. Again Mr. Rosen-
becker would raise his hands. That
means "au aboard Again the throttle
would open and soon the whole orches-
ira would be tearing along at so miles
an hour, with everything clear ahead .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
KANSAS oITYs NEW TRAIN.
Rock Island Inaugurates Day Train
to Chicago.

Kansas City. April 2-The Rock Isl
and proposes to establish a day train
service both ways between Kansas
City and Chicago in connection with its
FL PasO train. The new tine card. has
not yet been issued. but the schedule for
this train has been fixed. 1t is to leave
here at a. m. and arrive in Chicago at
8 p. m; leave Chicago at $40 a. m. and
arrive here at $40 p. m. 1t is also pro-
posed to shorten uD the time of the
Rock Island flyer from Chicago to Col
Orado via Omaha. to "A hour run, leav-
ing Chicago at 6 q. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
HaIf tha Force Laid of.

Victor. Colo, April 2-Half the reg
ular force of $50 men employed at the
Portland gold mine have been laid off
temporarily. Manager Trevarthen said
today that the company considered the
treatment charges at the shelters ex-
orbitant and would curtail production
until the mill which it is building at
Colorado City is completed. It is ex-
pected that the new mill win be ready to
treat ore in d month or two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02

way There is nothing unusual in Mr..
Harrirnan's visit as he has spent a few
days in Santa Barbara every winter
that have been here. We viii probably
talk over business matters and or
course I can't tell what might come up,
but as to there being any Drearranged
conference there is absolutely nothing
in it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
Trenofvs Kindness Rewarded.

Moscow. April 2-The governess named
ALERT. who on Monday attempted to as
sassinate NJ. Trepoff, the project of po-
lice of this city, was imprisoned in Feb
ruary for participation in the students
disturbances. She was released a cou-
pie of days prior to her attempt on the
life of the project by order of NJ. TIE
poff. on account of the state of her
health
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
AFFECTS KANSAS ROADS.
Cattlemen Cannot Use Public Lands
Surrounded by Railroad Grants

supreme court has decided that the
grazing Of stock on the unfenced land
of another, although such land is not
marked as to boundary, constitutes tres
that it viii be impossible for stoclzInen
to Craze their herds on government land
embraced within the railroad lands alb
solute control of the surrounding gov
eminent tracts.
AS the same conditions prevail in
western Kansas. Nebraska, Utah, Colo
RADIO and other western states, the mat
ter viii be appealed to the United States
supreme court. Should the higher court
affirm the Wyoming court decision the
alternate sections Of government land
within railroad grants are absolutely OF
no value to any person except the rail-
road land lessee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
So Il 1Eav Build to purango.

The Albuquerque Citizen says: Defn-
tie assurance has been given by those
in position to know that the Santa F'e
Railway company will build from
Thoreau. a station on the Santa F'e
Pacific in Mckinley county, to Duran
60 Col. The road is to be run through
Canon Amarillo but is to be a separate
project from the proposed Durango
Clifton railroad. It will. however. also
tap the fertile san Juan, Animas and
La Plata valley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
&c Is N EFFEcG.
Union Pacific is Now in Control of It's
Own Dining Cars.

The Union Pacific railroad viii adopt
some changes today. The dining car
service passes from the management Of
the Pullman Car company to the rail-
road company and a new set of operat-
ing rules for trainmen win go into eff
feet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02

Total years contract 100000 2.695, 80
The contracts for the, books in use at
present expires with the current school
year. so that only those which are re-
adopted will be Of use hereafter, but one
Of the provisions Of the law is that pub
fishers shall accept old books for half the
price of the new ones The publishers win
ones and sell them in other states at a low
price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02

Tt is said that the Santa Re company has
struck one OF the greatest of oil gushers
IN the history Of California oil develop
Fullerton field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02

The making Of an epigram
Is easy, if you've planned it.
The hardest part is not the start;
It's just to understand it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
GREER GETS THE PLACE.
Santa Fe Man Goes to the Mobile,
jackson & Kansas City.

Mobile, Ala. April 2.-Nr. H. H Lane,
superintendent of the Mobile. Jackson
& Kansas City railroad has been ap-
pointed general manager "a and assistant
succeeded by T. W. Greer who comes
from the Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe
road.
T W Greer is not known to Topeka
officials of the Santa Fe. He is not on
the list Of Santa Fe officials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02

DO you think the man about whom
wrote to you would make a good candi-
date2" said one sadly practical politician
Well answered the other. he has an
abundance Of money and likes to spend it.
He would make an ideal candidate But
don't believe he would make much Of an
official w ashington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
FOR NORTHWEST SETTLERS.
The BuriingtOn's Very Low Rates

The BuriingtOn's Very Low Rates.
Every day during March and April.
1902. very low one-way CoIonists, rates
are made by Kansas Lines in connec-
ton with the Burlington Route, as fol-
lows:
Kansas territory to Portland. Ta-
coma, Se&$tle and Puget Sound points,
$500.
To Spokane and surrounding terri
tory, $3.50 To Butte and Helena
district. $1,000
For exact rates to intermediate and
branch territory, consult nearest tickeh
agent. or write undersigned.
1.-The Burlingtcn-N Northern Pacific
Express is the great tirne-savinE
train, carrying through coaches. througis
chair cars and through tourist sleepers.
to Butte. Helena, Spokane. Puget
Sound and Portland.
From Denver to the Northwest.-Tha
Burlington has fast service via Billings
in connection with The Burlington
Northern Pacific Express"
TO ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS.
Double daily train service Kansas
City to the twin cities of the NORTH via
Omaha and Sioux City.
BEST LINE EAST BOUND.
To Chieago.-Famous "Eli' from
Kansas city and St Joseph.
Double daily service to Chicago and
ST. Louis.
DO US the favor to write for rates,
free printed. illustrated descriptive
matter Let US advise you the least
cost of your trip.
R. H CROZIER L. W. WAKEIJ9Y
T. P A. S2S Main St. Genl Pass'r Ast..
Kansas City. Mo. St. Louis No.
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager,
St Louis. No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02

Mrs Muggins-sAre your new neigh
bors sociable2" Mrs. Buggins-stNo, the
stuck-up thingsl They haven't sent over
to borrow anything since they moved
in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
TABLE AND KITCHEN.

Conducted by Ida Anes Willis. Mar
quette Building. Chicago to whom all
inquiries should be addressed.
All rights reserved by Banning Co,
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
SMOKE

at de weather in dis worI dan dey does in
thingin' bout what kind dey'u halter
tackle in de next
One good pint in Satan's favor is he
allus got de sign out: dis Is My Busy
Day.''-Atlanta Constitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02

The atheist spends most of his time try
ing to make himself believe that he be-
lieves what he believes he believes.-Balti-
more News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-02
GOLD DUST.

Everybody reads the State Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-09-05
EAST DOVER.

Gilbert Goodell has begun work on
his house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harris recent
ly visited his mother, Mrs. d. w.
Yeaw.
A number from this place had the
pleasure of seeing the President at
Brattleboro' Monday.
1t was with sadness that people here
heard of the death of an old neighbor
and friend, S. H. Lazelle of Brattle-
boro. He lived here nearly all his
life, moving to Brattleboro five years
ago. The family have the sympathy
of the entire community here in their
bereavement.
Mrs. Lucinda Howe, SO, died last
Thursday from the general weakness
of old age. She had lived in Dover
nearly all her life She was an es-
Unable woman and had many friends.
She is survived by two sons, l.. l..
Howe of this place and Harlan Howe
of Newfane, and two daughters, Mrs.
Ellen Freeman and Mrs. Marilla Bar
ney of Brattleboro, and several grand
children. The funeral was held at
the home of her son, L. L. Howe,
where she died Rev. G. S. Sherman
officiated. The burial was in East
Dover, by the side of her husband,
who died several years ago. There
were many floral tributes, brought by
loving friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-09-05
WARDSBORO.

Mrs. A. N. Farnum is visiting in
Claremont, n H.
Mrs. Fred Eddy and friend of New
York are visiting at Mrs. Mary Eddy's.
The Misses Johnson returned to Lee
land & Gray Seminary this week for
the fall and winter term.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Wheeler left
Wednesday for New York, where they
will spend some time with relatives
and friends.
1t is understood that the farm now
occupied by Orville Rawson, known as
the Clarke Harris place, has been sold
to people in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Underwood and Mrs.
V. Harris are spending a few days in
Putney. Mrs. Harris will go from
Putney to her new home in Barre, this
state.
The A. z. club met on Thursday of
this week with Miss Annie Whitcomb
for a Sewing bee" The Sunshiners
will meet on Saturday, Sept 6, with
Walter Kidder.
George Miller and friend of Spring
field, Mass, are at the Wardsboro
House. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Laughed of Worcester recently spent
a few days there.
The election seemed to create more
interest than usual. OF the 1853 votes
cast for representative Spencer Rob-
inson, Republican. received 81. The
full vote appears in a table elsewhere.
Our village seems very quiet lately.
We miss among our guests John Glea-
son and family, Forrest Stetson and
family, Walter Leith and family, Mrs.
Alice Parker and two sons, Mrs. L. X.
Ware and daughter; also Mrs. Bent
and two sons who have been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Henry Hamilton.
School will reopen on Monday, Sept.
s. with Merle Willis of Jamaica as
teacher. The school building has been
painted inside and out. new floor and
new windows have been put in and
new desks put in place. We feel
sure the pupils will appreciate the
change.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-09-05

SOUTH VERNON.
Henry Brooks is visiting in town.

Henry Brooks Is visiting in town.
All the sick people are improving.
George Il. Nye of New York city
visited here last week.
Charles Newton Of Chicago has been
visiting his brother, w. A. Newton.
Miss Genevieve Skies returned to
her school in Shelburne Falls Monday.
Leon Bardwell of Conway Mass, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. w. N. Dun
klee.
Rev. and Mrs. f. E. Brooks will re-
turn to West Wareham Mass, the last
of the week.
Henry G.. Lee and Mrs. Jennie
Streeter left Thursday for Bay City,
Mich, and other places.
Mrs. e. G. Eames and little daugh-
ter have gone to birmingham Mass,
for visit of few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. j. Ennis of Mans
field Mass, who attended the Skies
Johnson wedding Monday, returned to
their home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Brooks and
daughter, Jennie, of Williamstown,
Mass, who visited at G. NJ. Brooks's,
returned home Wednesday.
r. w. Russell has returned home af-
ter spending his vacation at Alton
Bay, N. H., and with his son, Myron
R. Russell, at Bar Harbor, Maine.
Joseph Woodland and family of East
Mortified spent some time with
friends here on returning from va
cation trip to Springfield and Hart
ford.
A. C. Gilbert and two daughters of
Philadelphia visited at f. w. John
sons the past week. Mr.. Johnson
also entertained Mrs. George Allis and
son of Northampton over Sunday.
A large crowd welcomed the Presi-
dent when he passed through this
place Monday. He made a few re-
marks from the platform. The crowd
followed him to Mortified, where he
spoke in the Auditorium.
A very pretty home wedding took
place Monday, September l, at IL
o'clock, when Mary Skies, youngest
daughter of the late H. P. Skies, was
united in marriage to Thurlow John
son. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. F. w. Lewis, pastor of the
Methodist church in Brattleboro, the
ring service being used. The couple
stood in bower of evergreen and
golden rod. and the house was pref
tily decorated with green, golden rod
and sweet peas. The bride was be-
comingly gowned in white muslin, cut
en- train, and trimmed with white rib
bon and lace. She carried show
er bouquet of sweet peas. Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnson were the recipients of
many useful gifts. After a wedding
journey of two weeks, they will live
in their new home in South Vernon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-09-05
WEST ToWNsHEND.
Death Of Hon. o. r. Garfield.

lifelong resident of this place
and one of the most respected resi-
dents of the town passed away on
September Sd in the death of Hon.
Oscar II. Garfield. rs.
He had been in extremely feeble
health several months, but had
seemed somewhat better a few weeks
and was thought to be in immediate
danger but little time before the end.
Mr.. Garfield possessed in large measure
the respect and confidence of his
townsmen and held at different times
most of the public offices in their gift.
He was lister 30 consecutive years
and selectman several terms. In 1852,
at the age Of 2S, he represented the
town in the general assembly. and
was again representative in 81 '5S
and rs, and in 1884 was one of the
senators from Windham county.
He had the settlement of many es-
tates in his charge and his advice was
often sought. He was also one of
the kindest of neighbors. His wife,
Mary Rice Garfield, died in May, 1898.
He leaves a son and daughter, S. o.
Garfield, and Miss Addie Garfield, of
this place, and is also survived by one
sister, Mrs. Dana of Woodstock The
family have the sympathy of all in
their bereavement. The funeral will
be held at the house Saturday at 10
o'clock,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-09-05
WHtTINGHAM.

Mrs. Alice Pike went to North Adams
Monday.
Christine Murdoch has returned to
Great harrington.
Henry Russell and children returned
TO Holyoke Monday.
Harrie b. Chase is attending the High
school in Wilmington.
Robert Chase went to Bennington Mon
day on business trip,
Mrs Lucy Pike returned to her home
in Northamton Monday.
Betsey Boyd is at G. n. Upton's, and is
attending the village school.
Luke Plumb and daughter attended the
North Adams fair Wednesday.
Alta Carpenter is here from Boston for
vacation, and is staying at F. A. AL
bees.
Flora Bartlett and Florrie May visited
their grandmother, Maryette Clark, last
week.
Mrs. Calista Upton went to Fitchburg
Saturday for a months visit with her
sons family.
Miss Eva Sprague went to Cohasset,
Mass, Saturday, where she has a school
for the winter.
Mrs. Thomas Reed is still confined to
nearly every day.
Misses Bessie and Edith Bemis and
Miss Cornell of Dorchester, Mass, are
at II. A. Wheeler's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sawyer and son OF
Sioux Falls, So. Dakota, arrived at l.. H
Sawyers Tuesday night.
c. S. Chase and son left Wednesday
morning for county court at Newfane
c. b. Morse has gone as petit JUROR.
Rev. r. A. Nichols returned home last
Thursday. Mrs. Nichols spent part OF
the time while she was gone in Connec-
ticut
Archie r. Morse and Gertrude L. New,
ell We're married at the home of the bride
Tuesday afternoon. C. s. Chase, justice
of the peace, performed the ceremony.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-09-05

Mrs. Alkaline stebbins of Rochester,
Mimi. is at G. p. Stckney's.
A number of our people went to Brat
tleboro Monday to see the President.
Mrs. stephen Morris and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs Frank Cross and Miss Laura
Losea, all of Northport. l.. l.. are the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warren De-
Mott,
The fall term of schools in town will
begin Monday. Sept s, Mrs. e. a.
Sprague of Jamaica will teach in school
No. /, and Miss Nellie llingsbury Of
Grafton in No, s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Austin and son, Ray,
of Putney, and Miss Martha Austin of
Easthampton, Mass, and their mother
spent Sunday at a. A. Austins Miss
Austin and her mother will visit here
and then go to Stratton to visit with Miss
Austin's sister,
Rev, william Zell will preach again at
the Baptist church next Sunday. His
subject will be "The Lesson of Gethsem-
ane". Mr. ZeI gave a very interesting
lecture last Sunday evening on the jour
neys of the Israelites and the lessons for
u.s.
During the thunder shower of Monday
evening, as c. p. Stickney was driving
home from Newfane a flash of lightning
came and then dense darkness, just as
MIR. Sttckeny reached the Drldge just
above Albert Austins and the horse,
wagon and Mr.. Stickney went off the side
of the bridge The wagon was broken
and Mr.. Stickney was injured somewhat.
Fred Morse met with a bad accident
last week. saving the thumb and first
finger of his right hand so badly that
they had to be amputated, and the Sec
ond finger received a bad cut. Mr..
Morse will go with his family this week
to live in Northampton. Mr.. Morse's
son, Glenn, will be married there this
week, and Mr.. Morse will attend the we'd
ding.
Our summer is to be September this
year, judging from the weather at the
opening of the month. Potatoes are be-
ing dug; some report an average crop,
and others a very poor one. oats have
been harvested and are reported good.
Frank Roadway has a new threshnE ma
chine and expects to begin his rounds in
town in few days. Corn is small and
needs lots of sunshine to ripen it.