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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
THINKING OF THE STARS.
A Habit More Common in the Coun-
try Than in Town.

TT is interesting to observe how the
people think of the stars" said an OBJ
servant man, and I am of the opinion
that the more time passes away the less
the masses of the people think of them.
Human beings multiply every day. and
the more the population increases the
less the people think of the stars. To
think deeply of the stars you must be IN
solitude, away from the madding crowd
and in the country, at sea or on some
lonely shore. Since forests are turned
into villages and villages into towns
and cities, the people, as a whole, get
to be less solitary, and consequently
less thoughtful about the celestial ma
chinery This sounds rather strange,
but it is true and can readily be under
stood. Take the people who live in cities
where sky scra pers and electric lights
interfere with the view Of the heavens.
They seldom think of the stars There
is no dismal darkness for them to peer
through, and they occupy themselves
with other things.
Then. on the other hand. take coun-
try people. In their loneliness they are
bound to mediate considerably about
the stars and the creation in general.
They remind me of men on the ocean.
I have known men at sea to dream all
sorts of things about the stars, and
while on ship often thought that some
of these star gazers would take to as
tronomy I was disappointed how
ever, as I afterward discovered that
their meditations about the planets
were due to the solitary mode of life
they had suddenly begun to lead and
have since found out that men who are
not used to loneliness Will become gen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
ABoUT RAILRoAD PEoPLE.

William Butler Of the spring shop drew
his time Wednesday.
An eastbound Gates special train passed
through Topeka Thursday morning.
An order for the rebuilding of 90 coaches
has bDen received by the coach shop.
John Layne and his gang of painters are
at work on the cutoff painting bridges.
J. H. Custenborder of the blacksmith
shop drew his time Thursday afternoon.
ThoraaS Shannon IS new man in the
machine shop. He began work yesterday.
J. Q. Thomas. general agent for the San
ia Fe at Leavenworth, was IN the city
Wednesday.
Harry Wilson. night clerk at the freight
house is absent from work this week on ac-
count of sickness
Peter Shilling of the blacksmith shop
came in Thursday morning after being of
sick for a week
superintendent II. S. Cable Of the Rock
Island returned this morning from an IN
speetion trip over the line
It is said that Ioadmasters are wanting
to know the improvements contemplated
by lie Santa Fe this season
Frank Schmitendorf of the machine shop
has been absent from work the last Few
DAYS on account OF sickness
]. NJ. Meade resident engineer Of the
Santa Fe. is over on the Chicago division
superinte nding the road work
K R Stewart, foreman of the Santa re
storehouse. has returned from a short
business trip to Cleburne, Tex.
Nelson NJ. Hope. formerly of the water
service department is visiting with rela-
tives in Topeka for a few days.
George r. Henderson. superintendent OF
motive power, is in Chicago on business
! He is accompanied by his wife.
James Peabody. statistician to Paul Nor
ton. second vice president Of the Santa Fe
who has been in the hospital for some time
on account of an attack of appendicitis, Is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

INCORPORATED We did secure a charter
from the state of Kentucky. but we
never Incorporated under it. The re-
linuuishment Of the charter was simply
a technical proceeding for the purpose
of terminating a suit brought by the
attorney general Of Kentucky for thai
end.
The American Ticket Brokers' asso-
citation with its $50 members is now
stronger than ever. A memberships
far as ticket frauds and fOrgeries are
concerned. we have made offers III
writing and by word to the Central Pas
senger association and to the RailWs v
Ticket Protective bureau to help then.
with funds and other assistance in fer
reting out criminals.
we shall continue as a voluntary as
ISOLATION. our members dealing only in
those tickets for which the railroads
have been COMPENSATED
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

Chanute and will take up the duties of his
new position Immediately. While in Cha
mute Mr.. Kane was assistant to the mas
ter mechanic there.
The old building at the north transfer
table was torn down Wednesday evening
and cabins are being built over the ma
chinery and the different mechanical de-
vices that have to be sheltered from the
elements. The old building was used as
shelter for the engineer when he was
not running the table, and the new build
ings are to serve the same purpose. The
one advantage of the new buildings is the
fact that the engineer can run the tables
mis- seat inside Of the cab it is the opin-
ion of most OF the men that Engineer
Hardy has got somewhat of a snap. The
only thing concerning the change that IS
to be regretted is that the new ca bins are
too small to accommodate the regular noon
meetings of the Truthful club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
CAR AND COACH MEN co OUT.
Accessions to Strikers at Kansas
City southern's Pittsburg Shops.

Pittsburg Kas March 2o.-At TIE
Kansas CITY Southern shops The now
men are doing All repair work that
comes in and the strikers are avoiding
any demonstration. The union men in
the cor and coach department quit work
Thursday through sympathy. Supt
Roberts made a talk 10 the men and
told them that they were at liberty to
leave the shop and stockade at any tine
but that the railroad would no be re-
SPcnsible for the consequences
The fence which is being built about
the shops. and which the strikers cali
a stoczade. is said by the railway OIL
Gals to be only a high board fence, but
armed deputy United States marshals
along the fence make it serve the same
purpose as a stockade The contract
signed by the new men provides thai
they are to be paid 81 cents an hour
and should they work thirty days they
Will receive 81 per day extra at the end
of the month. Fifty more non-union
men arrived today and We're put to
work. So far thirty imported men have
Joined the strikers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
BLOW TO BROKERS.
Relinqnishment of Charter Excites
Lively Comment.

Chicago, March 20--Announcement
that the American Ticket Brokers as
ISOLATION had relincuished its cnarrer.
granted hy the state of Kentucky in
1SSS excited lively comment IN Chicago
Tuesday L. G. Donald. chairman ana
treasurer Of the Railway Ticket Protec-
tive bureau, was surprised al the action
and viewed it as a serious blow to tn
brokers' organization.
Without corporate existence il viii
be imuassible TO sue the brokers as q
body he explained. and the dealers
in tickets viii thus be unable to offer
patrons the guaranty against loss that
IS now held cut But even If the Amer
lean Ticket Brokers' association were
disrupted. we would not discontinue our
crusade against ticket frauds and fer
geries Indeed. our campaign is direct
ed chiefly against frauds who. I under
stand. are not in the brokers' assocIa-
tics"
Beniamon Block. president Of the
American Ticket Brokers association.
and David Wasserman. a member of the
executive committee of the organiza-
ton. explained that the surrender of the
charter indicated nothing further than
q step to avoid useless litigation
Tt is voluntary association Mr.
Wasserman said. and has never been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
RAILROAD NEWS.
Arguments in the Wabash In
junction Suit Concluded.
The Case Will Probably Last
Throughout Saturday.
RIGHT TO COMBINE.
n. Judson Talks in support Of
the Men.
Other Details of the Injunction
Suit.
RIGHT TO COMBINE.

St Louis. March 20.-At the opening
Of court Col Blodgett resumed his argu-
nlcnt on behalf of the Wabash road in
the controversy with its employees.
Afr. Judson quoted numerous legal de-
cisions which went, he said, to prove
that the employees of the Wabash rail-
road have perfect right to combine, or
10 leave its service or 10 allow an or
ranizstion or other men to act for Them
No authorities he said. had been cited
by the lawyers Of the road to the con-
trary. The question of grievances was
touched upon briefly by the attorney,
who was passing to other matters when
he was Interrupted by the court.
You will recollect." said Judge Ad-
ans. that in the bin of complaint. it
was set forth that there were no griev-
ances. but that false statements were
made by the committee to the effect that
such grievance did exist and that these
statements were made for the purpose
OF securing recognition of the union.
Are you going to allow the matter 70
RESI- where it is2"
II am about to discuss further" said
Mr. Judson. and he did so at consider
able leng,h
There is no evidence" continued the
attorney in closing this part of his ar
gument, that the grievances originated
with the grievance committee and not
with themselves, but I declare that II
the grievance committee felt inclined to
urge employees of the Wabash road to
ask for better wages they had a right
20 do So"
"A paper has been read here" broke
in Judge Adams, 'purporting to be a
statement of the men authorizing this
committee TO act for them in negotia-
lions with the road. I want to see that
paper" 1t was handed uD and Adams
after reading it through made notes.
Mr.. Judson then took UP the affidavit al
leging a disposition on behalf OF the de
PENDANTS to tie up the Gould roads If
their demands were not granted by the
Wabash.
NO such thing was said,' he declared,
and no such thing was contemplated
The systematic strike is not sanctioned
by the brotherhoods. and there could
not have been a conspiracy to tie UP the
other roads. The history of these or
eanizati0ns is almost barren of
strikes.
Judge Adams again interrupted to ask
Tor Information which he required and
when he had received it adjourned court
for The day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
TAKES A HAND.
Government Does Not Approve o.
Present Freight Rates.

Kansas City.March 20.-Nhat was feared
by the more conservative railroad officials
when the agitation for increased freight
rates was begun appears likely to happen
State authorities and legislatures propose
TO tale hand in the matter so energet-
ically that before the railroads get through
they may have reason to wish they had let
sleeping dogs lie. Already the Illinois rail-
road ard warehouse commission has or
dered a reduction of 25 per cent in short
distance rates. and the legislators in Ne
bra ska have begun a fresh agitation for
lower rates. Another attempt is to be
made to resurrect the Nebraska minimum
freight rate law A bill is now pending
ia the Nebraska legislature directing the
attorney general Of the state to bring pro-
ceediugs to enforce the provisions of the
act certain parts of which were suspend
ed by the United States court. which also
pointed out certain parts of the bill which
could be enforced. The present agitation
is to force the state officials to take action
along the lines made by the United States
court decisions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
THEY PROTEST.
Western Lines Do Not Approve Of
Advance in Wool Rates.

W esLeru Lines 10 N OF approve o.
Advance in Wool Rates
Chicago. March 20.-A snarl has arisen
over the action of the eastern railroads
in advancing the freight rates on wool.
lit is asserted that efforts were made to
increased tarim in order to delay the in
eVitable protests of the western lines
and the shippers until the change had
gone into effect.
Already the western lines are making
their protests and their objections are
couched in the most vigorous fashion
The eastern roads, however, manifest no
disposition to recede and assert that
their action was forced by the aVarice
OF the western systems in eXacting an
unjust share of the tariff. They point out
that while the lines west of Chicago and
ST. Louis hauled the WOOL not more than
2 600 miles their share of the rate was
more than four times as great as the
proportion allowed the eastern roads for
hauling the same freight just half as
Ear.
The new tariff went Into effect March
4 Before that date the through rate
was - each Tor each 1000 pounds OF
This the western lines received Sl.64 and
the roads making the haul to the sea-
board got So cents. The eastern lines
have made the advance by transferring
wool from the commodities schedule TO
the general classification, washed wool
going .nta the first class and unwashed
wool into the third class
The advance thus effected in the tariff
from Mississippi river basing points to
the seaboard is estimated at Is per cent
The western roads viii either have to
reduce or advance their rate or secure
relief through the Central Freight as
ISOLATION Tit is suggested that q joint
meeting of eastern and western lines
might succeed in adjusting the tangle-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
C. E. Excursion.

Ottawa Kan, March 2O-The Chris
tan Endeavor society of the Christian
church have decided to conduct an ex-
cursion to some neighboring place. this
spring, probably early in May The
place was not selected, but Topeka has
been suggested as a probable destina-
ton for. the excursionists- c. L. Ollie,
E. c. Price and Frank Gaskill have been
appointed committee to investigate mat
tiers and arrange for the excursion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
he CHANGES POLICY.
Morgan Viii Become Active in Man
agement of Railroads.

New York. March 2O-The anticipated
resignation of Samuel Spencer. president
Of the Southern railway, to take the po-
sition of chairman of the board of di-
rectOrs of the Morgan group of rail-
ways, has occasioned a great deal of
comment in railroad and financial
circles as it is taken to mean that Mr.
Morgan no longer intends to confne
himself to the financial interests of
railways, but that he expects to become
active in the management of them
W. w Finley, the first vice president
Of the Southern railway who it is ex-
pected Will succeed Mr.. Spencer as pres
ident. has been long in connection with
the Southern railway and is well ac-
ouainted with all the needs of the sys-
tenn 1t is understood that the position
has been offered to him and that he VIII
take w the duties of the office on April
l.. At the present time Mr.. Finley is
in EurC.e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
KILLED By TRAIN.
Santa Fe switchman Loses His Life
in Frisco Yards at Kansas CITY.

Kansas City. March 20.-Lying across
the track, his head almost severed from
his body. E S. Morrissey, a Santa Fe
switchman, living at 1928 Liberty street,
was picked up by a switching crew in
the Frisco yards at lis yesterday
morning. He had been struck, suppos-
eddy, by an outbound Frisco passenger
train a short time before, and was dead
when discovered
Morrissey was a young man, having
been married only short time ago. He
was a member of the Knights of Pyth-
las, and in his pocket was found S22
The body was taken in charge by Dep
uty Coroner Boarman and removed from
the railroad yards to Wagnerfs under
taking rooms. while friends of the dead
man went TO his home to notify the
young wife of the death of her hus-
band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
BR1srow OR SEARS.
One OF Them viii Probably Succeed
Barker

Traiuma sters Bristow of Ration and
Sears of Narceline are being talked of as
successors to R. J. Parker as suoerinten-
dent of the Colorado division at Pueblo. It
is row officially announced that the
changes on the Chicago division, spoken
of in this paper several days ago. will take
place. The division will be divided. SUI
nerintendent Dolan vii remain in charge of
the north half and r J. Parker will take
charge of the south half. with heaGquar-
tiers at Fort Madison. Hence a superinten-
dent for the Colorado division is being
talked Of but it can not be told with arv
degree of certainty who the party VIII be
until the appointment is made and a cir
cular fssued--Newton Kansan-R Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
~ &c Extanaion-

Joplin Mo. March .20.-An army of 1000
men and zee mules began work today on
the great funnel on the White river extern
sion Of the Missouri Pacific railroad. where
it passes from Boone county, Ark. mto
fancy county Mo. The tunnels are 2700
and $3.50 feet long. through the heart of an
Ozark peak. The building of the White
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

Chickasha, L T.. March 20.-Chickasha
has sent a committee to Oklahoma City
to meet the officials of the NJ. X and T.
railroad, who are now there, in an effort to
induce them to extend the Katy here. The
Chickasha Commercial club is behind the
movement and expect their efforts to be
successful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

river road from Lake Ferry, Ark, to An
rora. Mo. is said to be the most difficult
piece of railroad construction ever attempt
ed in the United States outside OF the
nels of an aggregate length of $500 feet
The approaches to these tunnels will be
600 feet long Tt will take 100000 feet Of
lumbar to huild The trastles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

uine dreamers if they remain in solitude
for ever SO short a time It seems as if
solitude makes persons thoughtful about
the creation. and they are forced to
think wonderingly about many things"
New Orleans Times Democrat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
THROUGH SERVICE.
Contract Between the Orient and
Hamburg-American Line.

The deal made December % between the
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient railroad
and the neutrality-suspicious. steamship line
has been formally extended to include a
passenger service. A the time the original
contract was made for the freight service
an arrangement of detail prevented the
closing Of the deal for the passenger ser
vice. These details have been concluded
and yesterday at a meeting of the board
of directors the contract for passenger SER
vice was finally concluded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
o. P. CHANGES.
Rumor That salina VIII Be .. P. Di-
vision Point.

Saliua. March cot is again rumored
that Salina is to become a division poirt
for the Union Pacific. that the division at
Junction is to bt removed to Salina and
that Manhattan is also to be division
Railroad men. Of course. know nothing OF
the proposed change. but those who have
been apnrca ched on the subjects say that
if such q change is contemplated that the
divisions will extend from Kansas City to
isn't making divisions shorter, but longer.
Whether or Eat Sa1ina is to be q division
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

the company intends to make. improve
ments here that will place the roads equip
ment in Salina far ahead of any other city
aside from the division points. The i'm
prOyenaents in Sallna will amount to Dos
sibly $4,000 and the work may begin next
month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
Oldest Engineer.

Chicago. March pa dispatch to the
Record erald from Elkhart Ind. saws.
Henry stone, said to be the oldest Iocorno-
tive engineer in the country. has resigned
from the service of the Lake shore He
entered their employ 50 years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
Santa Fa Strike.

Emporia, kan. March 20-The wipers
at the Santa Fe roundhouse here. eight
in number. went out on a strike Tues
day night. They struck because the
youngest man on the force was promo
ted in place of the Oldest. Other men
are taking their places.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

Linen Ginghams-D. A. Andrews I'm
ported Scotch Linen Zephyr Ginghams-these
goods are not g linen finished cotton, but the
guaranteed linen fabric and retail in ST. Louis
for 45c yard-we have a good line of desirable
stripes in all the staple colors and will nc
offer them Saturday only, Az
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
GOING pRAMATlC EYENTs.

Daniel L. Hart, who is a young news
paper man of WilkesbaTTe, has come
into prominence as a dramatist By
writing a brilliant domestic play, THE
Parish Priest" in which Daniel Sully IS
starring. In collaboration with C. T.
Callahan. author of Coon Hollow and
''FOgg's Ferry" Mr.. Hart has written
story of the coal regions of that state,
called Pennsylvania" which is to be
presented at the New CraW ford tomor-
row afternoon and night. 1t is said 10
have all the delicate hunor. brilliant
dialogue and natural character draWins
which characterizes The Parish
Priest" joined 10 an exciting plot. The
scenery and effects are elaborate. and
New York artist. Prominent in the large
cast are Willis Marble. jr.. Dan Evans.
Lew Kelly, Fred Fairbanks, James 8.
KITS Rene Darcy. Dolly Kline, Scott
Siddons. Frank Merritt and the Eagle
quartette.
"A Woman's Sacrifice" viii be at the
New Crawford Sunday night
The Chaperons" will appear on Mon
day night at the New Crawford, ard
will probably be the most important
offering of the year. The CnaDerons'
company is said to number nearly nifty
people and the cast contains some very
well known players. The piece was
originally written by Frederick Ranken.
author of THE Amer and was sub
sequently revised by the humorous
writer, George v Hobart. The music
which is entirely original and said to be
Of a very light and catchy order, was
composed by IsidOre Witmark. The en-
tire performance was supervised and
staged by that inimitable stage director
and producer of the famous musical
pieces, George w. Lederer. The Chap
erons'' is now in its second season and
has had cancer of considerable pros
perity. It has been seen in every large
city Of the east and last summer was
given for ten weeks on Broadway at the
New York theater The original scenic
production and practically the original
New York cast are promised for the
engagement here. The sale started OF
big today at ROwley & Shows
City Ticket Office, Union Pacins
Railroad. SIS Kansas avenue