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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05
WRECK AT RATION.
Rear End Collision of Santa Fe Fast
Passenger Trains.

A lucky rear end collision occurred
in the yards here about 7:30 Friday
evening. Passenger train first No. 2
was standing on the east side station
track when the second section came
bowling into the station on the same
track, the engine, No. 1928, in charge
of P. w. Montgomery. poking her nose
under the rear coach, raising 1t high in
the air and making kindling wood of
the rear platform. besides breaking
several drawbacks at different points
on the first section. The engine escaped
with a caved-in front and some minor
damages The injured coach was the
private car of f. D. Brigham, general
freight agent of the Chicago & North
western. and was occupied by himself.
daughter. son and five other parties on
their return trip through Mexico. They
were eating supper at the time, and it
seemed a miracle that all escaped in
jury. In the next coach several par
ties sustained slight injuries. Mrs. VIM.
Perkins, of Norwich, Conn, back
sprained: A. B. GilIett, of Hartford.
Conn. wrist sprained: James Burns, of
the same place, internal injuries, sup
posed to be slight: Arthur Saunders, of
Trinidad. arm characterization Rs
nOrtpr -.-f.-.t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05
Is THERE A HITCH P
Rock Island Said to have Lost the
Seaboard Air Line.

0odOOd10 AlI xA1u6.
The Washington Times prints the fol-
lowing:
Rumors were circulated in the local
railroad world today to the effect that
serious hitch has occurred In the
negotiations for the controI OF the
Seaboard Air Line by the Rock Island
and the st. Louis and San Francisco.
Just what the trouble is, however, no
one seems to Know but it is believed
that the payments for the stock bought
have not been made as agreed.
1t is known that President Williams
did not approve of the sale and that
he intends to get back the stock if
he can. OF all of his properties, his
heart was most wrapped up in the
railroad. That he ever let the control
get out of his hands was a great sur
prise generally.
1t is intimated that the stock was
put on the market because some of the
associates of President Williams had
become involved in the troubles of the
Virginia and Norths Carolina Chemical
Company. 1t is now said that these
troubles have passed and that the rail-
road men can get all the money they
want.
Local men who are familiar with all
these details give much credence to
the reports, but as yet have received
no definite information as to what real
ly has happened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05
NEW SANTA FE BUILDINGS.
Plans Being Made for Improvements
at Argentine.

Kansas City, Mo, Sept 81. M. Dan
sew assistant engineer of the Santa Fe
railway, spent yesterday in Argentine.
Mr.. Dansey was sent here by the COM
pany for the purpose of looking over
the terminals at Argentine and draw
ing ulans for a new depot and office
building. The plans have not been de-
cided on. but it is the com1any's in
tention to build a stone deDet and di-
rectly west of it a large brick office
building
The present depot and office building
are of wood and are far too small to
accommodate the comDany's business.
When the contemplated improvements
in the Argentine yards are made it viii
be necessary to have more office room
at Argentine. Mr. Dansey VIII draw
plans for the new buildings at once and
work will probably begin before winter.
The present depot at Argentine was
badly damaged by the flood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05

outside OF the mail sack, and while in
his CUSTODY they shall be considered
as mail matter. Baggag emen shall de-
liver such packages at the place shown
in the address. Baggagemen are not
permitted to receive second-clasS mail
directly from the publisher on post
masters certificates, unless specially
authorized By the department through
the division superintendent to do so.
mall. when handled and delivered by
railroad Engagement will be duly
weighed and credited to the railroad
company carrying them, the same as
other mail matter. In order to dis
tinguish packages for outside delivery
sent by mail from those sent by ex-
press companies or by railroad service,
it is required that publishers shall have
printed in bold type on the wrapper of
mail packages for outside delivery the
words. United States mail for outside
delivery at publishers risk"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05
CARR STILL UNCONSCIOUS.
May Be Another Victim of the Wreck
at Great Bend.

Newton, Kan, Sept. Bob Smith, a
western division engineer. visited Engi-
neer Carr last night who was hurt in
the Great Bend wreck in which Scott
and Williamson lost their lives. He re-
ports Mr. Carr still unconscious and
that his injuries are much more serious
than at first supposed. Hopes are en-
tertained of his recovery but they are
slight. Besides the injury of a broken
leg and severe burns. he is suffering
from a bad wound on the head over the
left eye.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05
FROM MRS. P. M. ARTHUR.
Writes Letter to the Railroad Men
of Denison, Tex.

The Denison Herald says.-The fol-
lowing letter from Mrs. Caroline H.
Arthur, widow of the late P. M. Arthur,
has been received and is self-explana-
tory:
Mr.. James Bruce, Denison, Tex. My
Dear Sir: I wish to express to you,
and through you to each member of Di-
visions III and 56S, my appreciation of
the honor shown to my deceased hus-
band.
l have read the sermon with deep in
terest, and have arranged to have copy
made that may keep.
Thanking you sincerely, 1 remain
faithfully yours,
CAROLINE H. ARTHUR.
Cleveland, Aug. 26, 1908.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05
GIVES THEM NEW POWERS.
Baggagemen Can Now Deliver Pack
ages of Newspaper Mail

On the 25th of August the postmaster
general issued a formal order authoriz-
ing the delivery of unpouched news
paper mail by baggagemasters. The
regulation reads as follows: when
ever delivery of outside newsdeaiers'
packages cannot be made by the reg
uIar railway postal clerk because of
there being no postal clerk on the train
used for the TRANSFORMATION of such
packages the baggageman on the train
will deliver the newsdealers' packages
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05
SO TONS A DAY.
Santa Fe Getting Rid of Lots of Ice
at Newton.

Newton, Kas., Sept 5--The Santa Fe
uses at this point from 40 to so tons of
ice per day during the melon and green
fruit shipments for the icing of refrig-
orator cars Last night q cars were
iced at the ice house near the round
house. each car receiving from 1000 to
{. 600 pounds of ice The great store
house here will, if present conditions
prevail for any length of time, be empty
in a short time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05
TOPEKA PIONEER DIES.
Abraham Warren Passes Away in
Washington, D. c.

Abraham Warren died at his home in
Washington D. c., August "a. 1903, after
short illness. Mr.. Warren came to
Topeka from England in 1870 and re-
sided here until a year ago, when the
family moved to Washington. His wife,
two sons and three daughters survive
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05
Will Be a Good Job.

The railway conductors are voting
upon the proposition of establishing a
craftsmanship of the grievance COM
mittee covering the Rock. Island sxs-
TEN. If this carries. the job will per-
haps go to ]. L Joyce. The salary will
be $3.50 a month
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05
A Gentleman of Prominence Endorse,
Pe-ru-na.

Hon. Louis E. johnson, son of the late
reverend johnson. who was United
states Senator from Maryland, also At
torney General under President john
son, and .. S. Minister to England. and
was regarded as the greatest constitu-
tional lawyer that ever lived In a re-
cent letter from 1905 F. street. N W.,
washington, d. c.. Mr.. Johnson says:
NO one should longer suffer from
catarrh when Peruna is accessible. To
my knowledge it has caused relief to so
many of my friends and acquaintance
that it is humanity to commend its use
to all persons suffering with this dis
tressing order of the human system
Louis e. Johnson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05
Pe=ru-na Cures Catarrh of
the Kidneys.
Men of Dignity and Prominence
Endorse Pe-ru-na.

Major T. H Mars. Of the First Wis
consin Cavalry Regiment, writes from
LAPS Dunning St. Chicago, ILL.,, the fol-
lowing letter:
For years 1 suffered with catarrh of
the kidneys. I took Peruna for four
months and am now well and strong
and feel better than have done for the
past twenty years, thanks to Peruna."
IT. H. Mars
Peruna cures catarrh of the kidneys
with the same surety and promptness
that 1t cures catarrh Of the nose or
throat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05

Mr. Geo King Deputy N " years
well known merchant of
Y,
"Peruna what
Brghts Disease,
PeTuua blessing a
me-.
speak highly Of
health
tie OF 1t and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05

If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05
CATARRH DESTROYS THE KIDKNEYS.

GRANVILLE NJ. HOY, Sheridan,
Ind, Past Grand. Independent Order of
Odd Fellows. Lodge 691. in a recent let
ter says:
Il suffered for years with liver COM
plant, causing me severe pains and a
peculiar weakness across the small of
the back SO that it was hard to stoop,
and sometimes very painful to walk
about 1 had used so much medicine
without deriving any help that 1 just
let it go until a neighbor was cured of
Bright's disease by Peruna. That led to
my using it, and before had used ten
bottles was cured. consider it almost
miraculous "-Granville NJ. Hoy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05

be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-05

go to San Francisco and from there he
and his family will start for home.
They will be back in Topeka in about
two weeks.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-31
SHOP MEN STAY OUT.
Could Not Reach an Agreement
with Union Pacific.

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 30.-President Burt
met representatives of the striking
shopmen of that system to continue
the conferences begun in New York
three weeks ago. To-day's meeting re-
suited in the shopmen leaving without
reaching a settlement, and they de-
clare the strike will now be continued
indefinitely, and will be extended over
the Southern Pacific system.
President Mcneil of the National AS
sociation of Boilermakers was spokes-
man for the strikers, and told Presi-
dent Burt that a thorough canvass of
strikers had been made, with the re-
suit that they unanimously agreed that
they could not accept the piecework
system.
President Burt replied that the men
could not return to work under no
other condition, and regretted that the
men would not give the system a trial.
President Mcneil stated subsequent
ly that no plan had yet been arranged
for action on the Southern Pacific, as
it had been expected that it would be
unnecessary to bring the men on that
system into the strike, and he added
that such action might be deferred.
He said there would be no further con-
ference with President Burt at pres
ent. The Southern Pacific men, he
said, were ready to join the ranks of
the strikers at any time.
At Union Pacific headquarters an of
fetal statement was made, saying:
This strike is over, SO far as the
company is concerned. The men quit
the service last June and we hired new
men to fill their places. That's all
there is to it,"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-31
HOW BOGUS CHILD
WAS SECURED.
story of the Alleged Fraud OF
Countess KwiIecki.

countess II Wlleckl.
Berlin, Jan. 30-The Countess Isa-
bella Fesierska Kwilecki. who has
again been arrested and charged with
pretending to have borne a son six
years ago and presenting him as the
heir to an estate at Wroblewo, prov
ince of Posen, is 81 years of age and
white haired, though still an animated.
brilliant woman. She was 81 when the
child was born, and had three daugh-
ters.
1t is alleged that the Countess SEEM
ingly had two ladies of high rank as
accompliCes. These, whose names
have not been disclosed. are said to
have procured the illegitimate son of
the daughter of a railroad Waterman
in Austria and at the proper moment
TO have brought the baby to the
Countess apartments here. They went,
1t is asserted, from the railroad station
in cab gave the driver a gold piece
as a gratuity, and entered the house,
one of them carrying the baby done
up In shawl straps with breath
space cut in the bottom of the bundle
The child. 1t is further claimed, was
probably drugged and was apparently
kept two days in the house before it's
birth was announced. The servants of
the Countess, it seems, did not even
know of the presence of the child
Those nearest to the Countess took
the birth in good faith. The old
Count Wesierska. who was In fragile
health and who was I'm Italy at the
time, telegraphed to the family doc
tor at Posen to go to Berlin and as
sist In taking care of the mother and
child. The doctor came to this city
but the Countess would not see him.
and sent the doctor word that she had
every necessary attention.
When the legitimacy Of the child
was first contested, the Countess
aVerred that she had the services of
a midwife from Warsaw, who has
since died.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-31
TARIFF Is AWAY UP
GERMANY MAKES VERY REMARK
ABLE INCREASES.
PRODUCTS OF UNITED STATES
WILL FIND PROHIBITORY RATES
IMPOSED.

United States Consul General at Ber-
lin Submits a Report Showing the
Extent of the Advances That Are
Made-HOw the New TariT Will
Affect the United States Unless
Modified by Reciprocal Treaty.
Classes.
Washington, Jan. 30.-Detailed infor-
nation of exceeding value to exporting
interests concerning German trade is
contained in a report to the State De-
partment by United States Consul Cen
eral Mason at Berlin, just published.
Mr.. Mason analyses the new tariff
act, showing how it will affect the flu
ture import trade of Germany from the
United States unless meanwhile modi-
fled by a reciprocity treaty. Especial
ly significant are the duties on grain
and cereal products and remarkable
increases of duty are exhibited, that on
wheat rising from the minimum rate of
S cents to $1.7S per 100 Kilograms.
The duty on horses, now uniform at
S4.tO per nGdQ, rises 10 d Inquire vary
ing from $21 to $S5, and bicycles, in
stead of paying 49,. 81, will pay $35. 20
per 100 Kilograms.
Similar increases are reported in 9TH
er important staple exports from the
United States. such as shoes. lumber
machinery, railroad apparatus and rail-
way material while on the other hand,
most raw materials remain on the free
list.
Agricultural implements of small
type are given reduced duties, which
Mr.. Mason cites as illustrative of the
sCrupulous care with which the new act
favors the agricultural, as opposed to
the industrial and mercantile. classes.
He shows that the new duty on grain,
which will be about 5815 cents per
bushel, would in some years have been
a fair average price for the grain it
self in the American market
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-31
PLEADED FOR POLES.
Injustices of which Their Repre-
sentative Complained.

Injustices of which Their Repre-
sentative Complained.
Berlin. Jan. 3O-Dr Won Dziambow-
sh-Pompian, in the Reichstag to-day,
interpellating Chancellor Won Buelow
on the discrimination against Poles,
cited many examples of alleged injus-
tice.
The most painful thing to the Poles,
the speaker said, was the effort to
eradicate their language. He further
asserted that a German teacher at
Buchholz was dismissed for attending
Polish meeting, and said 1t was a
crime merely to listen to the Polish
tongue. He asserted that a Polish girl,
who had rescued drowning boy, was
not given the Prussian rescue medal,
the reason quietly alleged by the au-
thorties, he said, being that her ia
Their voted for Polish candidates.
In conclusion DR.. Won Dziambowski-
Pompian referred to the alleged Ger
man boycott of Polish merchants and
the invasion of Polish churches by the
gendarmerie, and said that German
letter carriers wrote insulting remarks
on letetrs addressed in the Polish Ian
guage.
Interior Secretary Won Posadowsky-
Wehner replied that no Polish ques-
ton I'm an International sense exists
for Germany. The Prussian Polish
provinces would remain Prussian so
long as a soldier could be placed in
the field.
DR.. Won Dziamb owski- Pompian, he
added, had drawn an incorrect picture,
which could not be discussed in the inn
perial parliament. 1t must be taken
up in the Prussian Diet
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-31
CLASH OF JUSTICES
PREVENTS INQUEST OVER WALLS
WRECK VICTIMS.
TWO JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
AND EACH WANTS TO HOLD THE
INQUEST.

Two Justices Juries Were Summon
ed-OperatOr CIOugh, Who Is AL
legged to Have Been Responsible
for the Wreck, Has Disappeared.
Search for Him Is without Avail.
1t lis Said He Has Fled to Mexico.
Railroad OmciaIs Do Not Know
Where He Is.
Tucson, Ariz., Jan. S0.-Conflict of
authority between the two justices of
the peace in Tucson is retarding the
investigation into the responsibility
for the train wreck at Walls.
Under the laws of Arizona. justices
of the peace act as coroners. Tue
son has two justices, and. therefore,
two coroners. w. H. Culver and o.
7. Ritchey both claim the right to
hear testimony on the wreck Two JUS
tees juries were summoned.
The sensation of to-day is the dis
appearance of Operator Clough, who. 1t
has been alleged, was responsible for
the disaster. 1t was stated last night
that Clough would appear to-day and
testify to his part in the affair; but,
Notwithstanding the fact that officers
of both juries have been searching
throughout the city. Clough has not
been found.
The railroad officials are ignorant OF
Clough's whereabouts. The report has
reached here from Benson that he was
seen yesterday on the International
train, presumably bound for Sonora
Mex
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-31
DISCUSSED BY CABINET.
Consideration Given Venezuela and
the Philippines.


Washington, Jar 30.-Two important
subjects, in addition to several routine
departmental matters, were considered
at the cabinet meeting to-day. The
questions of most serious importance
before the cabinet related to Vene-
zuela and the Philippines.
In connection with the Venezuela
question the action taken in Congress
for the strengthening of the coast de-
Tense fortifications and the improve
ment of the naval and military estab-
lishments generally was referred to
and cordially approved. 1t is made
clear that the United States are not
expecting and are not looking for
trouble, but the administration is de-
termined not to be unprepared for any
situation that may arise
Some consideration was given to the
Philippines Legislation pending before
Congress. While it is recognized that
the legislative situation at the capital
is complicated by the attitude assum-
ed by the Senate in the statehood con-
test, the hope is expressed by officials
of the administration that the impor-
tant legislation demanded at this time
may be enacted.
Secretary Moody announced after the
meeting that no conclusion had yet
been reached concerning the bids for
the first-class cruisers Washington and
Tennessee, which have been under con-
sideration for several weeks. He indi-
Gated that a decision might be reached
soon,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-31

equal treatment would be recognized,
and this unexpected turn of events has
caused much surprise and concern. For
the present it does not appear to be
the purpose of the French authorities
to assume an imperative position, but
rather to set forth what they regard
as the manifest equities of the French
position, with the view to induce its
further consideration and acceptance.
The view is strongly held here that
the United States France and Bel
GUM are in effect pacific allies. as they
did not resort to force against Vene-
zuela. 1t is insisted that the present
attitude of the allies tends not only
to prejudice the rights of the pacific
allies, but also establishes the dan
gerous principle that a resort to war
is preferable to efforts to maintain
peace
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-31
DEMANDS OF MINERS.
What They Ask of Those who EN-
pIOy Them

indianapolis, Jan. 30.-At the joint
conference of miners and operators of
the bituminous field to-day President
Mitchell submitted the demands of
the miners. He cited many reasons
the miners had for making the de-
mands for an increase of wages this
year. He said the country was pass
ing through a period of unparalleled
prosperity, but that the miners were
not receiving their share of it. The
miners demands, which he read, are
as follows:
Absolute run of mine basis for en-
tire competitive field.
fiat differential of cents per ton
between picked and mine mined coal
An advance of 1212 cents a ton on
pick and machine.
80 per cent. advance on all inside
day labor based on the Columbus in
side day scale agreement; uniform
scale for all outside day labor, with
appropriate advance with the mining
rates.
That drivers and cagers shall be paid
the same as tracklayers and timber
men.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-31
MEXICO is INTERESTED.
Gives Credit for the Movement to
Minister of Finance.


Minister of Finance.
City of Mexico. Jan. 30.-The news
from Washington regarding the joint
endeavor of Mexico and China to ac-
complish something for the improve
ment in value Of silver, excites the live
Hest interest in business and financial
circles here.
The action was primarily taken by
Finance Minister Limantour. who sent
committee to Washington with In
structions to approach the government
and to secure, If possible, the co-opera-
ton Of China. The Chinese charge
d'affaires was not able to take imme-
date action, and as the sessions of the
American Congress were approaching
their close. the Mexican note was pre-
sented alone. However, the Chinese
charge d'affaires telegraphed the text
of the Mexican note verbatim to his
government and five days later re-
ceived instructions to cooperate with
Mexico. Thus the entire initiative came
from MeXico's Finance Minister, and his
action here is regarded as a master
stroke and much satisfaction is felt
at the energetic efforts to terminate
the difficult situation.