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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
ABOUT RAILROAD PEOPLE.

]. A. Streeter, of the freight auditor S
office. has returned from a two weeks
vacation visit in Colorado.
John A. Dillon, of the Santa Fe freight
auditors office, left Wednesday for Colo
RADIO, where he will spend his two weeks
vacation
F. W. Thomas. superintendent of tests
for the Santa Fe left yesterday on a
short trip to Denver on business for the
company.
F. L. Feakins, travelling freight agent
for the Colorado Midland, was a Topeka
visitor Thursday. calling on his friends at
the Santa Fe general offices.
w. T. Hanson, of the office of n. r. Ris-
teen, mechanical superintendent for the
Santa Fe. left yesterday for Los Angeles,
Cal, where he will spend his vacation of
ten days.
J. f. Hurley, general superintendent of
the Santa Fe, left yesterday for a short
inspection trip over the Santa Fe lines in
southern Kansas He is accompanied by
c. H. Gaunt, superintendent of telegraph
Miss A. G. Disbrow and Miss NJ f.
McGiffin. both of the freight auditor 8
office, have returned to Topeka from Colo
RADIO. where they have been spending their
vacations. They resumed work in the
office yesterday.
w. J. Healy. freight auditor of the Santa
Fe, may again be found at his desk at the
general offices. Mr.. Healy put in
charge Of the work of disposing of the
freight which was destroyed during the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17

This dispatch is probably made VI,
out of ruTOr for so far as known.
Governor Bailey has never intima ted
that he would advocate such a law
The dispatch in the Globe Democrat is
as follows:
"A new phase of the Western passen-
ger rate war developed today, when
the Burlington announced its purpose
of selling so-called laborers' half-fare
tickets to its northwestern territory
from July 27 to September l. Compel
ing roads declare this rate is practical
ly the same as the colonists' rate, u.s..
ually put into effect in the spring and
fall, the only difference being that the
laborers' tickets provide for five or
more on each ticket, and the Burling-
toms action III putting this rate into,
effect during the summer is considered
irregular
mot only will the rate be met by
the other Northwestern roads, but
Southwestern lines are considering the
advisa bility of adopting a similar rate
for their territory. The ticket is prac>
cling upon it shall work or remain ill
the territory a number of days in order
to get the benefit of the half return.
The reason for putting the rate into
effect is stated to be the pressing need
for harvest labOrerS in the Northwest >
Governor Bailey of Kansas is said
to have endeavored to induce the south
western roads to make a labor rate of 1
said that in retaliation for what he con-
siders the unjust attitude of the roads.
he will recommend the passage of the
2-cent mile rate law.
1T was learned yesterday that the
Kansas City. Fort Scott & Memphis,
which is controlled by the st. Louis &
San Francisco. had effected a twelve
months loan of 81, OOO COO at about Z per
cent. including commissions. These
loans are sought through the sale of
notes, rather than Of treasury bonds and
other securities on account of the pres
ent condition of the money market"
Governor Bailey is now at Mt. Car
roll Ill. on his wedding trip. 1t might
be considered a significant fact, how
ever, that he went from his home in
Baileyville to Chicago, direct, and while
the object of his trip there was stated
to be personal business. he may have
taken occasion to call upon the railway
traffic officials, and inquire about his
harvest hand rate, which was uncere-
moniously refused by the companies.
The story of his threat of retaliation
against the railroad companies followed
close on his visit to Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17

alleged violation of the law in its con-
nection with the Rosenbaum Grain
company of Fort Worth and Chicago.
The other members of the commission.
it is said, favor a milder course al
though a majority of the commission
may yet order the institution of a
suit to forfeit the charter.
notwithstanding this enmity of the
Texas railroad commission. the Rock
Island is achieving excellent results in
settling up northwest Texas. Within
the next few month something like a
million acres of patented railroad lands
in DaIlam county, Tex, will be placed
on the market. and some 500 Boer fam
lilies have been induced to locate there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
DUE TO CORN.
Railroad Stock Trading Slow Because
of Possible Corn Failure.

of Possible Corn Failure.
New York, July 1.-THE dull and life
less stock market which has prevailed
for some time past may suit perfectly
what are called conservative interests -
but to those who depend upon their own
and other peoples trading for a liveli-
hood the present condition of things is
far from being satisfactory
On the surface the Wall street COM
munity is disposed TO lay the blame for
existing condition on the Fourth of
July, describing it as holiday dull
ness and past-holiday dullness, respect
lively. There may be some foundation
for this theory, but critical observers
detected beneath the surface a strong
undercurrent of anxiety on account of
the governments monthly crop report
which came out on Friday of this week.
There is no gainsaying the fact that
the condition OF the corn crop is a
source of much uneasiness in the finan-
cial community. The fact begins to be
realized with all its force that June
one of the best growing months for this
cereal, passed into history with the corn
crop today only where it should have
been a month to five weeks earlier.
Corn, from the viewpoint of railroad
tonnage, is the most important crop of
all. far surprising both winter and
spring wheat, and heavy decrease in
the yield of the coarse cereal will be
reflected in the earnings of the granger
railroads.
The western contingent is still very
bullish on corn. and as natural Sc
quence bearish on stocks. Their leaders
argue that corn is 90-day crop, and S
it is now from four to six weeks late,
teh early frosts Will be sure to overtake
it while it is yet in an immature state,
and it will therefore be almost mir
acle if the crop is harvested next Sep
TENDER without serious damage by frost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
VIA THE SANTA FE.
National G. A R. officers Have Sc
lected Their Route.

The Department of Pennsylvania of
the G. A. r. will leave Philadelphia
August over the Pennsylvania road
en- route to San Francisco to attend the
national encampment of the G. A. r.
There will be three trains of eight cars
each.
The veterans will arrive at Chicago
August 9, and from Chicago to San
Francisco the trains will go over the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe.
General Thomas J. Stewart. COM
mander-in-chief of the G.. A. R., and
his staff, numbering about 80. will have
a special car and will travel with the
Department of Pennsylvania.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
TWO MILLION BUSHELS.
Rock Island and Frisco May Build a
Large Elevator.

Kansas City, Mo. July IA report
is current that the Frisco and the Rock
Island railroads have completed pre-
Iiminary arrangements for the con-
struction of one OF the largest elevators
built According to one of the engineers
engaged on the work. the new elevator
is to have capacity of 100000 bushels
and go up on the vacant ground former
" occupied by the Jacob Dold Packing
company. Mr. Dold is said to be inter
ested in the scheme. Two million bushel
elevators mark the high tide of the ele-
vator business There are several of
that size in Chicago, but none larger.
Kansas City has two great elevators
now, each with a storage capacity of
l. 250, 900 bushels. They are owned by
the Union Pacific and the Maple Leaf
railroads
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17

but failed to materially affect Belknap's
vote and by the time three-fourths of
the counties had been called Belknap
had received 1.147 votes, or twelve more
than enough to nominate. Many cOun-
ties which had voted for Bradley and
Pratt then began changing their votes
to Belknap. Just before the roll call
was completed Judge Pratt withdrew
his name. The nomination of Belknap
was then made unanimous. After his
speech Of acceptance an adjournment
was taken and the rest of the ticket was
completed at the night session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
Begin $4,000 Depot Monday.

Oklahoma City, Okla, July 17-Su-
perintendent Tice of the Santa F'e rail-
way arrived here today in company
with other Santa Fe officials, and in
spected the site for the Santa FEES new
passenger depot, which has been cleared,
and is now ready for the foundations.
This will be modern in every respect
and will cost $4,000. Work on the
foundations will be commenced Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
Earnings of Hill Roads.

New York, July lit was officially
stated in Wall street today that the
earnings of the Northern Securities
group of railroads for June amounted
to $12,S21, 600. an increase of 81, 547, 900,
and the earnings for the year amounted
to $151 ,544, 900. an increase of SIS, 000, 900.
The Northern Securities company has
declared a dividend of rs per cent for
the quarter, payable August 8. Books
close July % and reopen August 4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17

town last summer and was near the
depot while a freight train was being
made up. As the train was backed up
one of the brakeman called to the
other: Jump on her when she comes
by; run her down beyond the elevator
and cut her in two and bring the head
end up to the depot" The young wo-
man in terror yelled ''murderr as LOUD
as she could
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
Man Of the n. x. & G. RaiIroad.

SaIina, Kan, July 1.-THE map ana
profile of the Nebraska. Kansas & Gulf
railway has been filed with the county
clerk The plat is for the road north
from Saiina. the southern extension not
yet being decided on. The road crosses
the Union Pacific about a mile west Of
SaIina and enters the city from a north
westerly course Now that the officials
of the road have accepted the PROPOSE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
MAY BE BLUFFING.
Texas Commissioners Make Savage
Threats Against Rock Island.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 1.-THE railroad
commissioner of Texas seems to be de-
ternined TO make the Rock Island sub
servient to it's wishes or drive it out
of business in that state.
Railroad Commissioner Mayfield has
recommended that suit be instituted by
Attorney General Bell for the forfeit
ure of the charter of the Chicago, Rock
Island and Texas railway company for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
A Railroad Retort.

Smart Passenger Here, conductor, is
my fare. I had no desire to beat the
company. but I thought I would see if
could fool you by getting busy with
this newspaper.
Conductor saw you. but you looked
as if you needed information a great
deal worse than the company needs
money. so 1 just let you read.-Balti-
more American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
RAILROAD NEWS.
Governor Bailey Said to Advo-
cate 2-Cent Rate.
Punish Railroads for Ignoring
His Harvest Rate Request.
WANTS A NEW LAW.
This Is the Report Sent Out
from Chicago.
Governor Bailey Was in Chica-
go This Week.
WANTS A NEW LAW.

A Chicago dispatch to the ST. Louis
Globe Democrat states that in retalia-
ton for the refusal of the railroads to
grant a one-cent a mile harvest hand
rate from Chicago and St. Louis, Gov
ernor w. ]. Bailey is preparing to adj
vocate the adoption of a law providing
for a maximum rate of two cents q
mile for all Kansas lines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
WE STILL LEAD.
England's Claim to Fastest Train If
Disproved.

{. Toledo, O., July 17-Oficials of the
Lake Shore railroad gave out figures
which disprove the claims of the Great
Western Railway company of England
to the worlds record for a long dis
lance run On May q last. No. %. the
twentieth century limited. left Cleveland
at 1902 a. m and arrived at Elkhart,
Ind at 1928 a. m, making the time 221
minutes for 24612 miles, The record
made by the English road was 246 miles
in 233s4 minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
Another Santa Fe Oil Well.

The Santa Fe has obtained another
good oil we'll at Olinda, Cal, by deep
drilling. Well No. 80 began to show
signs OF activity at depth of 2,4SS feet,
and is now flowing 279 barrels a day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
RED AND BLACK

flood, and in carrying on this work 1t has
been necessary for him to be out on the
road most of the time.
H. T. Nudge, general manager Of the
Santa Fe, will return to Topeka the last
of the week. Mr.. Nudge is now taking
an inspection trip over the western lines
of the road in company with Third Vice
President Kendrick.
J. f. Holden, traffic manager for the
Rock Island, passed through the city yes
terday in his special car. en- route for a
trip over the Fort Worth line. While here
he gave out statement to the effect that
the Rock Island would shortly experience
another congestion in wheat traffic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17

ton submitted by the citizens of Nc
Pherson, it is believed that considerable
progress in determining the route south
Will be accomplished within the next few
weeks Petitions will be circulated at
once in. Mcpherson county and the cleo
ton will be called as soon as possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
President Ripley Talks Crops.

President Ripley, of the Atchison,
says regarding the crop outlook: THE
harvest of wheat in the southwest for
1908 is the best in the history of our
road, Texas and Oklahoma being far
in excess of all previous years, while
in Kansas the crop has on only two
occasions equaled the yield of this
year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
Via Chicago Great Western Railway

SIS Kansas City to St. Paul and Min
neapolis and return. s19 to Duluth, Su-
perior and Ashland. s13 to Madison Lake,
WaterVille taribault and other Mime
sofa resorts Tickets on sale dailv to
September S0th. Good to return October
31st. For further information apply to
any Great Western agent. or ]. P. Ell
mer, G. P. A, Chicago. III.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
THE GREAT HEADACHE CURE
QUICK SAFE SURE
DIR. MILES, PAIN PILLS
CURE ACHES

pains, neuralgia or in fact any pain.
have taken them with best results. and
have given them to others and they never
appnint."-Gilbert K. Houser. Milford
Center o.
II recommend Dr. Miles Pain Pills for
headache or any kind of Pain."-E. ].
Hierholzer, teller Commercial bank, Ce
lima. o.
Have used Pain Pills in my family with
tire best OF results. They will do all you
claim for them."-A. c. Huston, ashland.
Ill.
- can not speak too highly Of DR. Miles
cure for headache and neuralgia pain4."-
Thomas BrighI. Marengo. ILL.,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17

J. r. w. Mcbride of Indiana polis late of
the Indiana supreme court. says: They
are simply n arvelous in their instantane-
GUS relief"
DIR. Mues' Pain Pills never fail to cure
headache In any form. and l have given
them to little children with the best re-
suits and without anv i'll effects afterward.
When my daughter was confined they
greatly aueyiated her suffering In fact
we consider them full legal tender Tor any
kind II pain Mrs William RoDerts.
Elrnwcss1 Ill
DR.. Niles Pain Pills are a perfect rem
edy Ter sick heads che. I am never with
out neTa-"-Nary Bunzert. Reliev.lle. H.
Or Miles Pain Pills never fail to cure
headache, pain in the back of aeck. cold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17

General Charles Dick. the eminent con
gresham from the famous Garfield dis,
trict OF Ohio says: 81 believe there is nj
remedy so efficient for headache as DIR
Miles Pain Pills"
VIM. 3. Bell general secretary Home,
Frontier and Foreign Missionary society
of the United Brethren in Christ, Dayton
o.. writes: u am never without supply
of DR.. Miles Pain Pills and derive most
excellent results from their use
/ N. Lagrange, elder in the Presbyteris4
church at Franklin, md has long suffered
from chronic heacachs. but he says he hei
at last found solace in DR.. Miles Pain
Pills He says nothing can equal them IN
giving relief from intense headache q
any pain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17

She Yelled Murder.
A Grant County California; woman
who did not understand the language
of railroaders was visiting a railroad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
stop-over at Niagara Falls

without extra charge is permitted on
through tickets to New York or Phiia-
delphia via the Lehigh Valley railroad.
Lidderdale and Lanesboro are bright
new towns on the Chicago Great West
ern railway. For particulars write Ed
win B. Magill Mgr, Townstie Dept,
Fort Dodge, Ia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17

City Ticket Office. Onion Pacino
Railroad. SIS Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17
STORMS OVER KANSAS.
Garnett and Emporia Suffer the
Most Perhaps.
AT GARRETT.

A portion of this county was visited
by a destructive hail storm Thursday
A strip of rich farming land two miles
wide and eight miles long is entirely
laid waste
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17

The Solomon river at Beloit is falling
at the rate of two inches an hour and
is now about eight feet above normal.
The forepart of the week it was seven
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-17

The Smoky river at this point is no
NAL. a light rain fell Thursday for,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Stove mats, oil stoves, wicks of all
kinds, mats and stove elbows and pipes
at cut prices. Savannah Crockery and
Hardware Company, S0S and S05
Broughton, west.
Ed L. Byck, corner Bull and BRYAN
has just received the finest selection
of imported and Tampa cigars ever
brought to this city. They are espe-
cially adapted for holiday purposes.
Call and be convinced.
w. NJ. Davidson & Co., the real estate
company, are me people to see for your
realty business, stocks and bonds.
thoroughly reliable. Ito East Bryan.
A. L. Desbouillons, the jeweler will
sell you goods in his line at lowest
prices ever heard of. A visit to his
store will convince you.
]. H. Helmken's cafe is a delightful
place to take your meals or regular
board. Tables furnished with choicest
table deicacies. Southeast Liberty and
whitaker
Call and see my special values in
blankets, comforts and gloves. which
] am Offering during the present week
Daniel Hogan, Barnard and Broughton
street.
Mccormick Movers Rakes ana re-
pairs for same. With seventy-two
years OF success. they have proved 10
be the best machine made. Heidi Plow
Company, sole agent, ~ West Broad
street
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
The Automobile Not a PIaything.
Casnar Whitney In Outing

Some opposition has developed, as
was natural 1t should. to automobile
endurance runs of the extent and char
acter of the recent one from New York
to Pittsburg. There is a movement to
follow the scheme of this years con-
test in England and Ireland, which was
a 1.000-mile run over given piece Of
road, or daily trips to given points
from London and return. This plan in
sured always the best of roads and a
comfortable lodgiL; at night: it in
cluded also contests in braking and hill
climbing.
For the diIettante chauffeur such a
plan of contest is admirably suited but
for practical and valuable results, the
plan adopted this year by the National
Association of Automobile Manufac-
turers is the only one entitled to serious
consideration, and practical results are
the only kind of service to the buyer or
the maker of motor cars.
1t is of course true, as contended,
that no one is likely to follow washed
out and cut up roads by choice; nor is
the tourist apt to select a period OF
flood for the very joy of adding nata-
torial TO the other sporting contests of
the journey. But it is very true that
the tourist does not wish to be stuck
in the mud when he falls upon an I'M
commonly bad stretch of road. nor re-
main indoors during a few days extra
heavy rain. He would not he long in
getting rid of such a machine.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
SANGUINARY FIGHTS.

st. Petersburg. Dec. 15.-Sanguinary
conflicts between Persians and Tur-
comans are reported to have occurred
on the Russo-Persian frontier. The
trouble arose from the establishment
of Persian custom houses. Fights be-
tween customs officers and Turcomans
followed, and resulted in killings on
bokh sides. The Governor of AS
trabad. with large body of troops
interviewed, and refused an indemnity
offered by the Turcoman Khans. In
the fighting, which ensued both sides
sustained heavy losses. According to
a telegram to the Novoe Vremya, the
Persian troops were defeated, and re-
tired TO Astrabad
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
REVOLUTION AFL0AT.
Another of Those Disturbances In
SantO Domingo.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Mr. Simpson
the United Estates consul at Puerto
Plata, San Domingo, has cabled the
State Department under to-day's date
that revolution has broken out at
Santiago, and that the movement is
extensive ard serious.
This is supposed to be the result of
the failure of the provisional govern
ment to secure recognition at the hands
of United States Minister Powell,
which fact operated to prevent that
government from obtaining money
necessary to maintain itself through
a foreign loan.
Nothing is known officially of the
reported plots against the life of Unit
ed States Minister Powell. but the
navy will take all necessary precau-
tions to protect the American legation
in San Domingo. The Newport will
return there from San Juan as soon
as she has coaled.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
SEALED BIDS

will be received until Jan. IA, 1904,
for the erection OF City Hall for the
city of Savannah, Ca. according to
plans and specifications prepared by
III. w. Witcover architect, Savannah,
Ga. Biu to be accompanied by certi-
fed check for per cent. of amount
of bid. Copies of plans and specifica-
tons may be obtained upon applica-
ton to the architect, and a deposit
of twenty-five (S25) dollars. which
deposit to he returned to the bidder
upon return of the plans and specifi-
cations. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
OFFICIAL.


of said statement and assessment ro,,
by the Council of the civ
of Savannah it shall then he.
come the duty of the city treas
urer to send to the abutting propertv
owners their proper bill for the same
as it may be ascertained by the civ
Council, and if such bill so sent he No,
paid within thirty 800 days after tbe
presentation or sending of the same
1t shall then become the duty of the
city treasurer to issue execution for
the amount, together with costs agains+
the persons and property aforesaid
which execution shall be made and
levied out of the property described
therein, as are executions for civ
taxes. The said statement and assess,
ment roll shall also show the amoun+
payable by any railroad company. and
should such company fail and refuse
to pay bill for the same thirty (3m
days after the presentation or sendins
of the same, it shall be the duty os
the city treasurer to issue execution
against said company and its pronert,
for said bill, together with costs, wbin5
shall be made and levied as are eve
cutions for city taxes
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained tba+
all ordinances and parts of ordinances
in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Ordinance read in Council for tho
first time, Dec. 8, 1903, and published
for information.
]. ROBT. DREAMER.
Clerk of Council