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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-09-15
A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.

This steady and undissipated attention to one
object is a sure mark of a superior genius; as
hurry, hustle, and agitation are the never-talllng
SYMPTOMS of a weak and frivolous mind. Hoe
age. was a maxim among the Romans, which
means, Do what you are about and do
that only. A little mind is hurried by twenty
things at once; but a man of sense does but one
thing at a time and resolves to excel in it, for
whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing
weII.-From Lord Chesterfeld's Letters to His
Son.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
PEARY AND THE POLE
Explorer Denies That We Know
All About II.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. "a
Lieut.. Robert Peary, U. S. N, the arc
tic explorer, in an address tonight be-
fore the National Geographical society
of this city, discussed plans for his
next expedition to the north pole He
said that the possible routes to the pole
nave dwindled to three, and in his own
personal opinion to only two. He ad-
Yocated the Smith sound, or "Ameri-
can route" that is, along the west
coast of North Greenland, to the north
of Kennedy sound. thence TO a still
higher latitude than that reached by
the Alert off Grant Land. The two
other routes were the drift method
adopted by Nansen and the so-called
Franz Joseph land route. Regarding
the former, Lieut.. Peary said that for
four or five years, at least, ship and
people must be but a helpless bit of
hotsam, entirely at the mercy of the
Ice in which they are drifting, and
practically unable to control their own
fortunes or contribute by their efforts
to success.
Presumably he said, ''Nansen and
Sverdrup are advocates of this route,
yet neither has, to my knowledge, eX-
pressed desire to repeat the expert
ence of the Fram's voyage. Bernier is
reported as contemplating a repetition
of the voyage. Abruzzi's is the only
CAPCo1llOH ny Lie fIdHZ Joseph Lana
archipelago. He, however, uncompro-
nfisingly advocates the Smith sound
route"
In disagreeing with the report of the
president of the Royal Geographical
society, of London, after Nansen's voy-
age, that We have practically reached
the north pole and know all there Is to
know about it, Lieut.. Peary said:
1.-TWO hundred and sixty miles off is
long way from the actual attainment
of the pole, and the view that the pole
has been attained and the veil lifted
at that range and the economies of the
polar basin have been reached, when
5000 square miles of it have not been
trodden by foot or seen by human eyes,
is an enthusiastic view"
Lieut.. Peary said the attainment of
the south pole is only a matter of time
and patience, and that the work can
be carried on in any season, and every
mile of advance can be permanently
secured, while the attainment of the
north pole means to so refine and per-
feet ones equipment, supplies and
party as to cover 500 miles each way
without coaches and without support
from the country, and to cover this dis
lance in the time limit of three, or at
least three and one-half months
Lieut.. Peary pleaded for the imme-
date financing of the expedition from
private sources. He urged that an ex-
petition, which, in his opinion, in all
probability would secure the pole, can
be fitted out for two years at a cost
of $4,000, the only expensive item be-
ing a powerful ship to take him to the
northern shore of Grant Land.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
RAILROAD NOTES.

The New York Central is planning 10
establish electric roads as suburban
branches in the central and west
ern part of New York in order to save
local traffic. which has been cut into
heavily by the Independent trolley lines
Fe, has announced that as soon as the
present furry in Wall street Is ended a
200-m1le cutoff VIII be built to shorten
the main line of the road. The new line
will start at Berlin, thirty miles south of
Albuquerque, and run east to Texico.
Texas, where connection will be made
with the Santa Fe system operated south
from KansasiiE
w. r. Rowe general agent of the
Frisco system in Cincinnati. has been
promoted to- fiji the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Z. f. Blomeyer. general
freight and passenger agent of the st.
Louis Memphis & Southwestern. He will
fill the same position PS for the st. Louis &
The work 5of the Santa Fe division SUI
perintendents., who have been in Topeka
arranging a. New time card, was ended
yesterday The most important change
win be making the California Limited
train a daily instead of a tri-weekly, as
heretofore. The winter service will begin
Nov. % with the Pacific coast train.
w. B. Dikon,5 Northwestern passenger
agent of the Milwaukee, left last even
ing for a tenSaay inspection trip in the
West Mr.. Dixon will visit the company's
offices at Butte Anaconda, Great Falls,
Spokane and Seattle
of the Milwaukee, was in st. Paul yester-
day.
The report Of an alliance between the
Rio Grande and the Denver Northwest
ern & Pacific. is denied at the Office of the
latter road in this city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
STICKNEY'S ACTION
BREWS TROUBLE
ar
Competing Lines Prepare to
Fight His Proportional IS
T'fto 81
Grain Rate Scheme. =

President Fish, of the Illinois Central,
says President Stickney, of the Chicago
Great Western, made mistake in
judgment when he did not extend his
road west of Omaha, the reason being
that the Nebraska city never can be
made a grain center without the Coop
Grafton of the other railroads entering
that territory.
But President Stickney is giving lit.
tie heed to the opinions Of rivalarail-
way presidents, and in all probability
will place his proportional grain rate in
effect Nov. l, announcement having
been made that an extension of time
mad been agreed on by the Great West
ern. The executive officials of the st.
PaHl-Omaha lines held meeting Fri
day in the offices of J. C. Stubs, at
chicago, and 1t was decided that eff
forts would better be made to induce
President Stickney to modify the pro
port1onal rate of cents to the Missis-
Slppi river and IA cents to Chicago and
Minneapolis from Omaha.
1t was reported from Chicago that
President Harris, of the Burlington,
had left the city Thursday evening to
visit President Stickney at ST Paul.
AT the Great Western offices yesterday
1t was said that President Harris had
not called there and that no confer
ence had been held with Mr.. Stickney.
From another source it was learned
that the conference on the Omaha
grain-rate subject will be held Mon
day.
AS the result of this conference il is
expected that the roads interested will
be able to induce tn Great Western
to change it's determination. Unless
the Great Western rates are modified
so as not to lower other rates it is
probable that serious results will fol-
low, and 1t is the wish of the railroads
that this be avoided if possible
North Western to Withdraw.
1t was rumored yesterday that the
North Western had threatened to with
draw from the Western trunk line COM
mittee in the event of the rates an
nounced going into effect, so far as
grain traffic is concerned. The North
Western also has threatened to reduce
grain rates throughout the state of
Iowa in case the Great Western does
not come into line and renounce its in
tention of putting in a proportional
rate through Omaha.
That the situation is looked upon as
serious is evidenced by the fact that
every effort is being made to effect a
compromise and avoid radical action
on the part Of the agreed lines. For
this reason a meeting of he executive
officials of the interested roads will he
held in Chicago Tuesday next, and 1t Is
expected report will be received on
the result of the conference between
president Stickney, of the Great West
ern, and President Harris, of the Bur
hngton. 1t is the opinion in railroad
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
SALTWATER


The Steamer Little Rufus, built on the
levee in this city by d. M. Swain for
Mr.. Larned. of Natchez. Miss. will be
launched either tomorrow or Tuesday
Her engines and boilers will be put in
place as soon as she is IN the water ana
Mr.. Swain expects to have her completed
in time to leave here before the lake
freezes over. The boat is to be used III
the freight trade in the South. AS soon
as the Little Rufus is launched Mr.. Swain
will begin the construction of a new
steamer for the La Sale & Peoria Packet
company, the new boat to be ready for
delivery in the spring.
Miss Inez McIlree. daughter of Chief
of Police McIlree, of this city, was mar
ried at Minneapolis Monday to Leo Drews,
of Saltwater The news of the marriage
OF Miss McIlree was not given out by her
parents until yesterday. Both of the
young folks are popular with Saltwater
people, the groom occupying a RESPONSE
BILE. position with the East Side Lumber
company.
The ST. Croix boom will continue in
operation throughout the coming week,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
No Bail for Parks.

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-Former Po-
lice Captain Daniel C. Moynihan ap-
peared at the district attorneys office
today, in company with James W. Os-
borne, counsel for Sam Parks. and Of
fered to give bail in the amount Of
$4,000 for the release of Parks.
District Attorney Jerome announced
that he would not accept the bond Of
fered by Mr.. Moynihan, on the ground
that the former captain was not NOR
ally responsible" Mr. Moynihan was
dismissed from the police force a year
ago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
TRUSTFUL KANSAS
MAN BUYS EXPERIENCE
Pays Five Thousand Dollars for a
"GoId" Brick Worth Fifty Cents.

TOPEKA, Kan, Oct 24.-Robert
Forbes, wealthy citizen of Carbon
dale, Kan, found today that a sup
posed gold brick purchased by him
three weeks ago in this city for $4,000
is composition metal worth probably
so cents. A fakir induced him to be-
lieve that he was a long lost nephew,
a mine owner in New Mexico. A con-
federate, posing as a chemist, helped
carry out the deception, and Forbes
came to this city and drew the money
from the bank. The pair have disap-
peared.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25

circles that President Stickney's action
will have a serious effect on grain
rates to Chicago, and there are many
who do not hesitate to say that the
Great Western did not realize the full
effect of its proportional rate when it
was made.
In the meantime settlement of the
controversy is made all the more diff
cult because the st. Louis lines are Sc
cretly pleased over the action of the
Great Western. as it will give them an.
equal chance on grain brought into
Omaha, In the meantime; President
Stiekney has announced that his rate
will: not be effective. until Nov. 1.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
RAILROAD COMPANY WINS.
Judges Frazer Decides Baltimore &. Ohio
1;s.s Grievance Case. --r =

BALTIMoRE, Md, Oct. 24.-one of the
grievances presented by the employees of
the Baltimore & Ohio at the recent con-
ferencSe with the officials of the company
was the discharge of Conductors Garner
and James, by supt:: ,Duer. These men
were charged with repeating a statement
said TO have. been made by Supt puer
which was derogatory to the brother
hoods with whom the company has work
ing contracts. f',-s.
IS Shpt. Duer asserted that he did not
make the Statements. The committee
demanded that these men. be reinstated
and it wasg agreed that Deputy Grand
Master Lee and General Superintendent
Loree would hear the evidence and if they
could not agree to refer the case to a
common pleas judge in Pittsburg.
Owing to Mr.. Lees other engagements
he could not be present and the trainmen
were represented by P. H Morrissey,
grand master of the Brotherhood of Rail
way Trainmen. Witnesses on both sides
were examined and the evidence was
taken down ,byt,a stenographer. Messrs.
Morrissey ana Loree failed to agree and
the case was referred to Judge Robert
Frazer, of PittSburg. Judge Frazer has
rendered a decision sustaining the posi-
ton taken by the railroad company
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25

ther, which he reached without having
sustained serious injuries.
After accomplishing this feat he
found himself $50 feet below his COM
panions. Not until the next day did
ne re1oin his companions, meanwhile
suffering severe hardships.
Gov. Herreid. who also slipped and
fell down the declivity, would have
suffered similar privations had not his
companions, by superhuman efforts,
rescued him from his perilous position
on shelf of the wall" where, by the
merest chance, he was able to arrest
his rapid descent by securing an I'M
certain footnold. Here he remained for
some little time before his companions
were able to rescue him and prevent
his falling to the bottom.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
Homeseeksrs,. Rate STANDS.

The attempt some of the Western lines
have been making to have the homeseek-
ers rates raised or abolished proved a
failure. At the transcentinental passen-
ger meeting in Chicago yesterday the
ROCK Island voted against the PROPOSE
ton of Increasing the rate and the mat
ter was dropped. Action on the colonist
rates was deferred until the spring meet
ing. AT special meeting of the Western
Passenger association held after the adj
journment of the transcontinental meet
ing it was practically decided that the for
mer should move it's offices from the
building.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
ME4EN IS OUT.
Closed His Career Yesterday as President
of the Northern Pacific.

Charles S::.FsMeilen yesterday closed his
office, and the 1cpmpanys new executive.
Howard Elliott, assumed his duties.
MIR. Mellen win be elected to the pres
1dency Of the, New York, New Haven &
Hartford Saturday, Oct. 81, when the
board of directors will hold special meet
ing for that purpose.
Mr.. Mellen left last night via the Mil
waukee. Hen,wafl arrive in New York
Monday. and six. days later will begin his
work with the New Haven line Mr.. Mel
len was not at the Northern Pacific of
fees yesterday, but spent the day at his
nome attending to personal business
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25

have been noticed on the eastern side
Oh the Andes. Rumblings were heard
near the towns this morning and
ashes fell for three quarters of an
hour. Cotopaxi has been active for
some time past. II is not believed that
there is any danger, although it is re-
called that in 1877 the volcano was
active some days before it made its
formidable eruption"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
Cuban Congressman Convicted.

SANTIAGO, Cuba, Oct 24.@The
trial before the superior court of Com
gresham Corona, editor of Ell Cubano
Libre, charged with killing Senior IN
sula, editor of La Republica, in this
city, last January, has resulted in a
verdict of homicide against the ac-
cused. He has been sentenced to six
years imprisonment and a fine of
$4,000,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
ECUADOR VOLCANO
RESUMES BUSINESS
cotopaxi Gives Forth Electric Dis
charges, RumbIines and Ashes.

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, Oct "a
The Cotopaxi volcano has been active
for the last few days. The Nacion. of
this city, today publishes a dispatch
lows:
"Since Thursday electric discharges
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
Accused of counterfeitina.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 24.-Ed-
ward Roedel. aged sixty-two, travel
ing doctor. who claims his residence
at Aurora, Ind, was arrested here to-
day, charged with counterfeiting.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
Longest Parliamentary Session.

OTTAWA, Ont, Oct 24-Parlia-
ment was prorogued today. 1t met on
March IL and the session has been the
longest one on record
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
5ooKKEEPERs AND sTENooRA-
PHERc

And those who have been placed in a try
ing position and have taken Rea Bros
Cascarin really know the true merit of II.
1t regulates the stomach and digestive
organs and tones up the whole system.
1t is good for all stomach sicknesses.
Sold at the leading druggists, price so
cents. or sample sent free.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25

DIR. RAILWAY & CO.
have been a sufferer from Rheumatism
for more than six months. l could not
raise my hands to my head or put NV
hands behind me, or even take off nv own
shirt. Before had finished three-fourths
of bottle of Railways Ready Relief I
could use my arms as well as ever. You
can see why | have such great faith in
939 Julia st, New Orleans --1-s'
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
R ,III|>'|||(

RAILWAYS READY RELIEF Is q snre
cure for every Pain, Sprain, Bruises. Pain
in the Back, Chest and Limbs
Taken inwardly there is not a remedial
and Ague and all other malarious, billions
and other fevers, aided by RADWAY'S
PILLS. so quickly as RAILWAYS READY
RELIEF.
Sold by Druggists
:, RADWAY & CO.. So Elm Street New
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-25
GOVERNOR NEARLY
LOSES HIS LIFE

Continued From First Page.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-01
PEDUNCLEs AND PEDANTs.

The daughter of John D. Rockefeller, Mrs E.
Parmelee Prentice. who recently prostratad
by a burglars visit to her New-York house. is
credited with the following pun:
Mrs. PreEtices brother, according to the story.
said to her one day:
what is the technical name for the foot
stalks Of 1owers?"
"PeduncIes," Mrs. Prentice. who is learned in
botany, replied
New-York tribune., 1903-03-01
MODERN METHODS IN OLDEN TIMES.

Caesar had Just fallen at the foot of Pom.
pey's statue.
.He isn't deadr' cried the crowd Hes only
taking to get a larger sale for his 'COmmen-
taries.'"
For so conversant had the Romans become
with book advertising that few had the pres
ence of mind to hctfoOt after Brutus.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-01

'1 knew they were uncles Of some Sort" said
Mr. Rockefeller.
Yes, they are peduncles," answered Mrs.
Prentice, "bUt the word is one which is only
used by ped-aunts."
New-York tribune., 1903-03-01
The TRIBUNES
EMz4zIE;ZART:"DIRECTORy Ez4I;
(%&Nzn9A n~o ~1FeW> York.

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UbeoboTo Cbartran Portraits 5h AO~
Paintings: Fifth AOeH~S High Class Paintings
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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
Bv Tn cir Fruits.

There are over a hundred school
districts in this county, but we
will wager a dinner at the Orien
tai that there is not a district in the
county and We will not except the
towns, that can show the number of
high grade teachers from its borders
that are now teaching in the county,
that are credited to the Summit Hill
district, No. 81, lying just west of
carlton.
Below we give the list with their
location and salary;
Julia Gaughan, Cremonia-S4o.
Laura Watt, Long Mound-S42H
DennisDaley, Spring Branch-S45
]. L. Kirk. South Valley-S5o.
Hannah Daley, Austin-S5o.
Julia Daley, LeanEa- S5c.
Nellie Gdughan, Abbott $50.
Arthur Gaughan, M )rehead--$50.
Of the six professional certificates
granted at the recent county exam
ination, three went to teachers from
this district, Hannah and Julia Da-
ley and Nellie Gaughan receiving
them. We believe every one Of
these teachers has been a patron Of
the State N Normal school and they
all contemplate completing course
in that institution. Just keep your
eye on the teachers from district 81.
They will always be found ranking
with the best in the county.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
Low Rates
South and Southeast

On September 18th and October 20t Ii
the Louisville & Nashville r. Il. will
sell round trip tickets from St. Louis.
to Evansville, Louisville and CInciu.
natl TO the following point at the
lowest rates ever named. Tickets
will be good returning Tor twenty one
(2D days from date OF sale, and stop
overs will lie permitted on going trip
at puint south Of Kentucky Tennessee
state line:
FROM ST LOUIS TO
New Orleans, $12. Atlanta, $l3
Mobile, Sl2. Montgomery. S12.
Birmingham, Sl2. Pensacola, Sl4 80
FROM CHICAGO TO
New o 'leaus, SIG. Atlanta SIS.
Mobile, S16. Montgomery. SIG.
Birmingham, SIS. Pensacola, Sl4.
FROM LOUISVILLE TO
New Orleans. 81. Atlanta, sl1.
Mobile, Sl4. Montgomery. S14
Birmingham Pensacola, Sl4.
FROM CINCINNATI TO
New Orleans, Sl4. Atlanta, SlI.
Mobile. sl4. Montgomery. s14.
Birmingham. $l1. Pensacola, sl4.
FROM EVANSVILLE TO
New Orleans, Sl2. Atlanta, 81.
Mobile, Sl2. Montgomery. SI2
Birmingham Pensacola, Sl4.
Rates to intermediate Points TO be
the same.
ProportloDately low rates to points
west OF New Orleans as far as Hous-
ton. To Jacksonville. Fla, and in
termediate points. SO 90 higher than
rate to Atlanta.
Take advantage Of these very low
rates To make trip through the
South to investigate its wonderful re-
sources and OF portunities.
Time tables, folders, maps and
descriptive literature relative TO
lands, truck and stock farming along
the line OF the
Louisville G. Nashville r. r.
will be sent upon application TO q. L.
STONE. General Passenger Agent,
Louisville, XIV.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
FIRST WILSON COUNTY SALE
Of Short-Horn Cattle - Clear
Creek Herd to Be Sold at
Public Auction.

Having sold my farm, l will Offer
at public sale, the well known Clear
Creek Herd of Short Horn cattle, al
the Z. Williamson farm, az miles
south and { mile east Of Fredonia,
Kansas, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER
2, 1903, Sale begins at I O'Clock
p. m.
This herd consists of IS head, as
follows: IS COWS, all with calf; 7
yearling heifers, 6 last spring heifer
calves, shorthorn yearling bull, S
suckingbull calves, ] three year old
herd bull, Bristow, I7o,726. Ten
of the COWS were selected from the
very best herds in eastern Missouri.
They are all of fine deep red, and
embrace some of the best show COWS
and heifers to be found anywhere.
If you are at all interested in fine
stock of this kind, it will pay you
to come to this sale and see for
yourself. Pedigrees all straight,
tracing to some of the very best
families. Good railroad facilities
for shipping in any d rection.
Terms of ale.-Cash, or bank
able notes on nine months time
with ten per cent. from date.
Lunch stand on the ground.
L. WILLIAMSON.
James w. Sparks, Auc't.
Marshall, Mo.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11

Fine RAIN Tuesday night. 1t was
just beginning to be d little dry and
the heavy thunder shower was very
gratefully received. Tue lightning
display was magnificent for some
time.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-09-11
Harmony.

Dan Cornell and wife attic nded
the old settlers meeting at Neosho
Falls.
Lillian Hardness and Violet
Bridges, of Chanute, visited Mary
and Nellie Minister last week and
returned home Tuesday.
A party was held at Chas. Bloom
hearts Saturday night. Quite an
enjoyable time was had.
Stella Elsten, who has been visit
lns in Harmony dist. returned home
Monday to prepare for her school
which begins Sept. 9TH.
A good oil we'll was brought in on
tho VIM. Davis farm by the Success
Co. This makes four good wells
they have here.
Mrs. Hogan did not accompany
Mr.. Hogan home as we stated last
week. She remained to look after
her sick mother.
VIM. Davis. who has been rustl-
eating and running wild in Colo
RADIO for a time, returned home feel
ing much better and finding gas and
oil on his own farm.
Kansas is exempt from any hot
winds this summer. This makes two
summers now without these winds.
The springs and branches are run
ming as in the spring.
Mr.. Tharp is cutting corn for
Wiley Davis.
Glen Redman, Chas. Stevenson,