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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11
KANSAS HEARD FROM.
Grain Man Congratulates the Texas
Railroad Commission.

Austin, Texas. Aug. 1.-THE railroad
commission received a letter today from
F. A. Farmer, prominent grain COM
missioner of Kansas City. Among 9TH
er things he has this to say: I'VE de-
sire at this time to express to you our
admiration for your body. We hear
of you often, and you are always point
ed to as a model. that we wish we had
in our state and neighboring states,
with whom we do business.
1--WE feel that you are doing a grand
work for Texas and are a body that
rules the roads. instead of the reverse
which is generally the case Hoping
you will continue to exert the good in
fuence that you have in the past, 1 am
yours truly, etc"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11
Orient Route in Texas.

The route of the Orient has been de-
cided upon from the Red river south to
the border of Mexico and the maps and
prOfles have been filed with the Texas
railroad commission. From San Angelo
the road runs southwest through Tom
Green, Iron, Reagan, Upton Crockett,
Pecos. Brewster and Preside counties,
touching the towns of San Angelo Fort
Stockton and Alpine The road will
cross the Rio Grande and enter Mexico
a few miles below Preside del Norte
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11
Horse Kills q Child.

Mcpherson. Kas., Aug. 1.-THE little
11-year-old daughter of John Nelson, a
farmer living northeast of Mcpherson
was kicked to death by one of the farm
horses Monday. Mr.. Nelson had gone
to the stable and, taking a horse, rode
out to one of the fields, leaving the
child playing in the stable. When he
returned he discovered her behind one
of the horses dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11
RAILWAY CLERKS PICNIC.
Missouri and Kansas Employees Cele-
brate at Joplin, Mo.

Joplin. Mo, Aug. 1.-THE first annual
picnic of the Railway Clerks of Amer
lea, given under the auspices of the
lodges of Parsons. Pittsburg. Fort Scott,
and Joplin. was held here Three thou
sand people came in on excursions over
the different roads. Special trains were
run from Parsons, Fort Scott. Pittsburg,
Kan. Nevada, Springfield, Mo, and ST.
loan Springs, Ark While many of the
visitors were entertained at Grand Falls
park many of them spent the day at
Lakeside
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11
CHEER UP, LA JUNTA.
Rumor of Increase in Capacity of
Santa Fe Shops There.

La Junta. Colo, Aug. lit is re-
ported on good authority that General
Manager Nudge recently made the
statement that the Santa Fe contem-
plated making improvements in the
shops at this point involving an ex-
penditure of $50. 900, and that if it had
not been for the losses sustained on
account of the recent floods work would
be under Roadway at the present time.
This is somewhat different from the
stories circulated during the recent
strike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11

trouble. She started from Harrington
with a train of this size and made good
time with it. Sixteen cars were set out
at different stations along the line,
arrived in this city, still a fair sized
train. Behind the engine is a Chicago.
Milwaukee & St. Paul car fitted out
with o tonnage tester. which registers
the amount which the engine is re-
quired to pull at the different places
along the line
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11
Cholera Infantum.

This disease has lost it's terror since
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy came into general use The
uniform success which attends the use of
this remedy in all cases of bowel COM
plants in children has made it a favorite
wherever its value has become known. For
sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11
Claim Agent for Rock Island.

George c. Arnold has been appointed
freight claim agent of the Rock Island
and the St. Louis. Kansas City and
Colorado, with office in Chicago. He
was formerly with the Cotton Belt in
this city, and more recently with the
Worlds fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11
HAULING LONG TRAINS.
Rock Island Making Tests of Their
Engines Power

Wichita, Kas.. Aug. 1.-THE Rock Is
land system is making a series of tests
with a view of ascertaining how much
their engines can haul over this divi-
sion Of their road. and some long trains
are passing through this city. Engine
No. 1910 came through with a train
about three-duarters of a mile long
which is probably the record for this
part of Kansas. Engine No. 1910 is of
the big Mogul type and can pull a train
of a hundred cars without much
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11

Ellsworth. Kas.. Aug. 11-At a meet
ing of business and professional men
it was decided to spend $4,000 to pros
pect for oil and gas. Oil indications
are very strong in this section.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11
1890 A. M, 5:.5 P. NJ, 1000 Pm,

is the time Erie through trains are
scheduled to leave Dearborn station.
Chicago, for Columbus, Akron. Youngs-
town, Chautauqua Lake, Buffalo. Mag
ara Falls, Elmira, Binghamton. Albany,
Boston, New York and points east. For
further information apply to A. w
Moore. travelling passenger agent, Erie
railroad. Kansas City, no.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11
The Death Pen atty.

A little thing some times results in DEATH
Thus mere. scratch, insignificant cuts or
puny boils have paid the death penalty. 1t
is wise to have Bucklens Arnica Salye
ever handy It's the best salve on earth
and viii prevent fatality, when burns.
sores, ulcers and piles threaten Only 25c
at the Arnold Drug Co, 81 North Kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11
Going to See Prize FIGHT.

san Bernardlno, Cal, Aug. III. H.
1ghtfoot and Herbert Quinn, of the
shop office, left for San Francisco Sat-
urday morning to witness the Jeffries-
Corbett fight. which takes place there.
Mr.. Lightfoot is manager of the Santa
re baseball team and Mr.. Quinn is also
an enthusiast on sports
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11

not be constructed Ever since the
branch track was built from Williams
to the head of Bright Angels trail the
hotel has been planned
The cost of the new edifice will be
about 900 exclusive of furniture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11

made at Ell Reno which will connect
the Rock Island and Choctaw. SO that
the handling of freight may be facili-
tated, but nothing further will be done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-11
The NEW Royal Muskoka Hotel

is situated in the center of the finest
summer resort region in America,
known as the Muskoka Lakes. within
easy reach of the principal cities in
Canada and the United States. Open
for guests June Is For further par
ticulars, descriptive matter and all in
formation write to Advertising Depart
ment, Grand Trunk Railway System.
135 Adams street, Chicago, Geo. w.
Vaux, A. G. p. & T. A.
Ordinary household accidents have no
terrors when there's a bottle of DR..
Thomas Electric Oil in the medicine
chest. Heals burns, cuts. bruises.
sprains. Instant relief.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
A Canyon Wren.

) I had been in Tucson nearly q week
when one cold morning after coio
night Git was February . l went down
into the Santa Cruz Valley and took
the road that win6s-where there Is
barely room for it-between the base
of Tucson Mountain and the rver.
Steep. broken cliffs, perhaps 4 hundred
feet high, were on my right hand, ana
the deep bed Of the shallow river lay
below me on my left. Here l was en-
loving the sun and keeping my eyes
open. when 4 set Of loud. clear bird
notes in descending scale fell upon
INV ears from overhead. stopped
puIIed myself together. and said, "A
canyon wren" I remembered u de-
scription of that descending scale. The
next instant small hawk took wing
from the spot on the cliff when the
notes had seemed to fall. My mind
wavered, but only for moment. mo,
no" I said, cit is not in any hawks
throat to produce sounds Of that quail
ity;;" and waited. A rock wren began
calling. but rock wrens did not coQn!
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
TERRIBLE SUFFERING OF CREW
Lashed to Broken Mast 48 Hours and
Without Food or Water.

New York. Special.-After being
lashed to q stump Of mast fo- As
hours and without fresh water for
three days, Captain Gahrielsen and
nine of the crew Of the water log
ged schooner, John w. Linncll. have
reached this port aboard the Italian
ship Gabrielle Dali. Notwithstanding
their privaticns the shipwrecked ma
riners are not suffering any serious
i'll effects. The Linnell left Fernando
ma On October 18th and on the oath
plunged into a terrific gale. Owing to
the heavy sea running, Captain Ga
brielsen reefed his light sails. The
next day the wind blew hurricane
and 1t was found the schooner was
leaking. The wrecking pumps were
started, but proved Of no avail. and
in short time there was six feet of
water in the hold. The big seas had
smashed the small boats and ruined
the tanks holding the fresh water. The
sailors plight was made more des-
pcrate by the fear that the vessel
would turn turtle. To prevent this the
masts were cut away and the crew
lashed themselves to one Of the
stumps. The vessel was awesh with
the exception of top of the afterdeck
house and the sailors suffered terribly
from lack OF food and water. The
waves broke over them continually.
On the 2Gth the schooner was desper
in the wata:. and the gale continued
with undiminished velocity. On the
afternoon Of the oath Captain Gabriel
sen attracted the attention of the look
out on the Gabrielle D'Ali. and after
a hazardous trip the Linnell's men
were transferred from the sinking
vessel to the D'Ali. The Linnell was
abandoned IN latitude 30.16, longitude
1921, by dead reckoning. and later
vas reported by the schooner Advent,
which arrived at Vineyard Haven, No
vember 2.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
Circus Opposed By Prayer.

Danville, Va, Special.-It is alleged
by those in charge Of the Craighead
Street Mission that the failure OF the
Barnum & Bailey circus to perform in
this city last week was due to the ef-
ticancy of their prayers. All-day serv-
ices were held at the mission, COM
mencing early in the morning. Prayer
was held for several hours in the ear
" morning, the petition being specially
that the circus be not allowed to per-
form. 1t was not known till late in the
forenoon that the circus managers had
decided not to give the shaw here, and
when the fact was learned there was
much rejoicing. 1t is claimed that the
failure of the circus to show was due
entirely to the prayers of the mission
reople.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
News In Brief.

The Japanese minister at Washing
ton has received from his
government an explanation Of General
MacArthur's charge that the japanese
Consul at Manila promised to the
Filipinos.
The annual rate Of expenditure for
tranporting mails in the United States
is SOS, ,5O4, ,592.
The report of the Commissioner OF
Education shows that II 100000 pupils
are enrolled in the public and private
schools of the United States.
Senator Morgan, of Alabama. says
he believes the Democratic national
ticket next year will be German and
Mcclellan.
A provisional government was es-
tablished at Panama fo7 the new re-
public Of the Isthmus and the Colum-
bian warship Bogota sailed away af-
ter firing upon the city without doing
much damage.
1t is believed by some that the Unit
ed States was cognizant Of the revolu-
ton on the Isthmus of Panama.
The Emperors of Germany and Rus
sia met at Wiesbaden, Germany.
Senator Hanna in an interview said
the result In Ohio had not altered his
position on the matter Of the presi-
Dental nomination In 1904.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
WILLIAMSISLEADER
Democratic Minority Makes Nominal
tions Fer House Offices
The CAUCUS MET LAST SATURDAY
Representative Mcclellan Was Given
An Ovation-Ex.Democratic Leader
Thanked.

Washington, Specialize Demo-
cratic members Of the House. IN
caucus at the capitol, selected Repre-
sentatives John s. Williams. OF MIS-
sissippi, as the unanimous choice OF
the minority for Speaker. This action
makes him the minority leader or the
coming Congress. Representative
George B. Mcclellan, mayor-etect OF
New York, received an ovation as he
entered the caucus and was congrat-
ulated by his colleagues on his VIC
tory. By a rising vote, on molten OF
Mr.. Cooper. of Texas, seconded by Mr..
Williams, of Mississippi, and han
dozen others. the thanks Of the
caucus were extended to Mr.. Richard
son, of Tennessee, the retiring mlnori-
ty leader, for his services to the
party. Mr.. Richardson responded,
thanking his colleagues in turn Mr.
Hay, of Virginia, presided: Messrs-
Cowherd, Of Missouri, and Smith, OF
Kentucky, acted as secretaries: Mr-
Williams was placed in nomination by
Mr.. Cooper, OF Texas. Mr.. Vandiyer,
of Missouri, se.onded the nomination,
which was the only one placed be-
fore the caucus. The newly y-choseH
leader responded IN an address,
thanking the caucus.
Mr.. Williams was greeted with ap-
plause asshe came in and was ap-
plauded during the course Of his re-
marks. He said the Democratic party
was more united now than 1t had been
for years and that its prospects for
success at coming elections were excel
lent. He said he would be the mouth
piece of the party, the term Leader"
being O misnomer for him.
The other nominees Of the caucus
are as follows: Chas. A. Edwards, OF
Texas, for clerk of the House; e. "
BTookshire, Of Indiana, serGeant-atr
aTuS, a. II. JuuSu, uoOa-hCcHSi, -
K. Jackson, of Alabama, postmaster;
e. G. Bagby, of Virginia, chaplain; ].
R. Hill, of Ohio, James English, Of
California, G.. Knight, Of Georgia, and
Joseph Sinnot, special employees. Ex-
cept for one of the positions Of spe-
cial employees, there were no con-
tests.
Mr.. Williams. of Mississippi. offered
resolution, which was adopted,
providing that the Democrats be al
lowed one more representative on the
ways and means committee and that
the Democrats be given the same
representation they had on committees
in the Fifty-sixth Congress:
Mr.. Baker, of New York, proposed
the following resolution. which was
referred to a committee:
Resolved, That regardless OF the,
practice Of the Republicans, it isSthe
sense of the caucus that its members
do not accept passes or faEors from
the railroads.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
Cotton C-op Falls OFF.

Washington. Special.-A bulletin is
sued by the Census Bureau on the cot
ton ginned from the growth of the
present year up to October Is, places
the amount at 3.S39,S27 commercial
bales, as against 5,925,S72 bales gin
ned UP to the same date last year. The
complete returns on production for
1902 showed that 53.5 per cent. OF the
total crop had been ginner prior to Oc-
tcber Is. of that year. but the percent
age Of the gtnnage prior to October 1S
Of this year cannot be known until the
final report for the year Is made. Mean
time, two other reports will be SUBJ
mitted, on November Is and December
13. The statistics for the present year
were collected by 631 local agents. who
found that 27,723 ginneries had been
operated prior to October IS. while to
the corresponding date last year 29,314
ginneries had been operated. The
only comment made in the bulletin on
the falling of Of this years production
is the following: In comparing the
statistics Of the two years due allow
ance must be made for the different
conditions Of the two seasons"
The following figures show the pro-
duction ginned in the various States
for the present year up to October H.:
Alabama 446,102: Arkansas 1888;
Florida q, ,436; Georgia 619.644; Indian
Territory 6,S23; Kentucky 211; Louisi-
ana 241,000; Mississippi 479,10S; Mis-
souri, S.O27; North Carolina 232,625;
Oklahoma 40,526; South Carolina 414,-
709; Tennessee 69,74S; Texas l,O65 ,229;
Virginia 2,511.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
Nine Bodies Found,

Halifax, N. c., Special.-News Of
sea tragedy was brought to this port
Sunday by the lighthouse steamer Ty-
rian, whose captain, on arriving from
Sable Island, related that two weeks
ago the hull Of schooner with nine
decomposed bodies in it drifted ashore
or the island. The name Of the wreck
ed craft was made out as Topaz, but
the name of her sailing port had been
obliterated by the sea, only the first
letter IS" remaining. 1t is believed the
ill-fated vessel was the French fishing
schooner Topaz, Of Saint Malo. Fraaca.
The bodies were all buried In the little
island cemetery with appropriate SER
vices.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
OperatIon on German Emperor.

Berlin, By Cable.--Emperor William
Sunday underwent an operation for
q polypus from his larynx. The oper-
alton was performed by Prof. Moritz
Schmidt and was entirely successful.
The only inconvenience suffered by
His Majesty is that he has been en-.
io;ned not to speak until the wound
caused by the operation has been
healded. The bulletins announcing the
result OF the operation caused much
astonishment. even among coUA Off
cials, who had no suspicion that His
Majesty was suffering from any aTec-
.ion of the throat.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12

with me at that moment. Then, IN a
very different voice Il wren, presum-
ably the one was in search OF, began
fretting, unseen, somewhere above my
head; and then, silence. l waited ara
waited. Finally l tried an old trick
I started on. If the bird WAS watch
ing me, as likely enough lie was. !.
movement 20 leave his neighborhood
would perhaps excite him pleasurael!'
And so it did; or so it seemed: for al
most ut once the song was given out
and repeated: 4 hurried Introductory
phrase. and then the fuller, longer
more LIQUID notes, tripping quietly
down the scale. - Bradford Iorrey' H.
The Atlantic. - ~ -'t-.-''
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
Dowie's Last ne.ting.

New York, Special.-John Aiexan-
der Dowie held his final meeting in
New York in Carnegie Hall Sunday
night, addressing sparse audience,
which he characterized as "serawny
and miserable" He announced that he
had established a branch Of his Church
in New York, and that in future regu-
lar Sunday meetings would be adj
dressed by various authorizers. He
also declared that he intended to re-.
turn in two years at the head Of q
host 10000 strong.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
Daniels Must Hang.

Newbern, Specialize jury in the
Daniels murder trial at Trenton, came
in at 7:3O Saturday night with a ver-
dict Of murder in tie first degree.
They were out 80 minutes. The de-
fence had no witnesses, but asked for
q verdict for manslaughter. Judge
Moore overruled the motion for new
trial, and notice of appeal to the Su-
preme Court was given. The judge
sentenced Daniels to be hanged Decem-
ber II.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
President Notified.

Washington, Special.-Representa-
tives Livingstone, of Georgia; Tucker,
Of Virginia, and Rev. DR.. Morrison.
comprising a committee from the Pres
byterian Church, represented to the
President that the treaty rights OF
missionaries in the Congo Free State
were being violated. The President Will
take the matter up with the State De-
partment.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
Bird VIII Stay Away.

Lexington, KY, Special.-A. Floyd
Byrd, Commonwealth attorney OF
Breathitt county, who gained a repu-
tation in the prosecution Of Curtiss
Jett and Tom White for the murder
of Attorney Marcum, in long dis
tance telephone conversation to the
Associated Press correspondent. Sun
day night. confirmed the rumor that he
has decided to remain away from
Breathitt county during the term OF
court.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
Body Identified.

Ashaville, Special.-The body OF a
woman !nangled by the Southern Rail-
way train near Buena Vista, last night.
was identified as that Of Miss Kate
'Ambery, of Trenton. N. j.. who had
been staying with the family OF John
a. Rcebling, of this city. The young
woman left yesterday, saying she was
i'll. She was not seen alive AFTER
wards.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool, BY Cable.-Following are
the weekly cotton statistics: Total
sales of all kinds. $4,000 bales; total
sales, American. $4,000; English spin
ners' takings, $4,000; total exports, T.
600; imports of all kinds, $4,000; i'm
ports, American, al 900; stock OF all
kinds, 100000; stock. American, 139,-
600; quantity afioat. American. 81 600;
total sales on speculation, 600; total
sales TO exporters, 1,5OO.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
Warshlrs to Panama.

Washington, Special.-The Navy Dc
partment has received cablegfam
from Rear Admiral Glass. commanding
tn. Pacific squadron, announcing the
departure Of the Marbiehead and Wyo-
ming and the collier. Nero. yesterday,
from Acapulco. Mexico, for Panama.
The squadron is proceeding at full
speed.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
Ee Annual Waste
From Forest, Fires
By II. Al. Sut:r

fires destroy annually at least my
l
million buildings and oher property
estimate based ON the opinions VI PEI,
"A E subject long and close atenuoh ~
no account oi
H serious losses resulting iloln o
H their nature not easily reuu."
~ Among n'
1zUzs which must iurnlsh he uhoe
forest floor which mas Dee
liability periodic ana
power OF lor
holds moisture IN SUSPENSION
intermediate between the 1ar
where forest
.os n,ce after fire the many cases OF heo
pec there is great ~ a +h ,Siron
70 which Maine ana the Nuirou
dacks small item burned
not OIL
perennial regularity TWO
spring ana the
ra e results dry that which mas aeN IN
their
and great fires or the a' e
- a of time from the muue VI
Of geographic range IN h ~ n"
.rtrame West ana SouhAmerican Monthly ke'ie" ~
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Making MAGNIFICENT Library.

The large collection Of Bibles and
objects illustrating the Bible donated
by Mr.. s. Brainard Pratt to the Con-
gregational Library is still being In.
creased by his efforts. The library Is
steadily becoming enriched by books,
manuscripts and documents OF In
portance. r.la..ui,... |. Y sss, ,s.ISIs.s
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12
lie Versatile American
Dy RI. G. Merwin

HE Encisman Of alaround mental activity
He only thing
II !. :: ::
his living and he not desire
ashamed OF not
London him about distant
q will cyily. but unahaShed L can
is in beat An American police
and il, he did a mot know " he "0"'
plumber
improvsrd Such Il
England build
tinker his
butcher
arithmetic make speech
mt The American is
ani ioraoh anu IS
b. far wUr!naHLia;:erS Magazine
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-12

The bow OF promise is never seen
while We ere looking down.
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right be heard iuS
roniod chn
Ms bread Of the children dependent on u,
eof homes ana our
cultivate farm or operate
snanace store conduct railroad or paint @ tho
we
training 'nis
-, , life we KNOW not "n"'
hereaft