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Arizona republican., 1904-07-24
PEDIGEESS IN OUR NATIONAL

The ancestral Trusts.--I speak, Of course, respectfully of the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution anr the Colonial Danes, etc.-have so cornere1 the market that it is difficult to catch forebear of the required American antiquity. So hard is 1t now to secure a forefather who lived through the glorious days of seventy-six that theI e are some who even cast envious and covetous eyes at the Benedict Arncl 1 which accounts for the great circula- ton of books devoted to the rehab.lita- tion of that interesting person. Bene- dictArnold. by judiclous manipulation, may be converted in time into a suff1- ciently good "collateral'-for "col- laterals" are the very life of our sccie- ties devoted to the worship of ances- tors. Without the "CollateraP' ar rangement many honest citizens would be compeled to gnash their teeth in outer social darkness. But, after all, there is a way out. The assimilation Of the Philippines has opened new avenues for those unfortunates who have acquired no commercial position here, to purchase trolley lines in those happy islands. They offer space for congested speculation. Has it oc- cured to nobody that the societies of the South American Revolution give numerous chances for the enterprising? In almost any South American country you can get up revolution for a song, and the ingenious mind can easily s=- cure the prestige of one of their risings, and a button more gorgeous than any thing yet dreamed of in the conclaves of our own patriotic assemblies.
 It is to be regretted that the English
Arizona republican., 1904-07-24
THEFOURTHABROAD
The Natal Day at LuCerne.
 Switzerland
The Principal Address Was a Re- spOnSe by Former Governor \. U. Murphy.

The foreign papers reported that among all the Fourth of July celebra- tions abroad this year none was more successful or enjoyable than the ccle- bration by the large colony of visiting Americans at Lucerpe, Switzerland. Former Governor Murphy made the talk" at Lucerne on behalf of his fel- !ow-citizens, and it will be found in full below:
 Fellow American Citizens, Citizens of
 other Nations, Ladies and Gentle
 men:
 In responding to the toast "The Day we Celebrate" so far away from home, in grandly beautiful Switzerland, once the cradle. so to speak, of liberty in Continental Europe, and now developed into a splendid republic of intellectual, social and commercial strength, with an ideal Government; at this delightful luncheon arranged under the auspices of our most capable representative, the Consul of the United States, whose personal popularity is only exceeded by his patriotism and generous courtesy: and in the presence of so many fellow countrymen and distinguished guests not Americans, I am at a loss and somewhat In deubt as to how little CT how much ought to say.
 feel fit Is a pleasant duty to thank
Arizona republican., 1904-07-24

Consul Morgan and his associates for affording myself and other visiting Americans in Lucerne such a charming opportunity to celebrate our country s natal day.
 At home, in every city, village and hamlet cannons are booming, bands are playing, flags are flying from all the housetops, and orators are eloquently proclaiming the nations glory and pro- gress, and eXtolling the virtues of our great men living and dead. Tonight every town will be brilliantly illumi- mated by fireworks and electrical dis plays, political strife will be forgotten and happy enthusiasm will fill every heart, men will become boys again under the inspiring strains of Yankee Doodle" and the "Star-Spangled Ban ner." Wherever Americans are today. on land or sea, their hearts are thrilling with pride of country ard love for their native land; old men are carried back to their bOyhood days and their first bunch Of fire-crackers, and in fancy they hear the eagle scream, and forget their years.
 The usual Fourth of July oration full of splendid recorded history and eloquent patriotism; eulogiums upon the nations heroes, and glowing trib- utes to national successes in peace and war, must of necessity be lengthy, the scope of the theme has become so wide. and it would not be proper. nor would it be possible. to do the subject justice in responding to a toast at function of this character; and if I were compe- tent to appropriately wordpaint the wonderful achievements of the nation of which I am proud to acknowledge myself an humble citizen. l could not do so here. without tiring your patience and infringing upon the privileges of my compatriots, who will entertain you better than I can. I therefore crave your indulgence for any ommisions or extravaganza of expression of which may be guilty and I will endeavor to be as brief as possible.
 On the Fourth of July, one hundred and twenty eight years
Arizona republican., 1904-07-24
CUPID VERSUS ART.
Love Breaks Up Famous English Art
 School.

Professor Hubert Herkomer the not ed painter, has closed his wellknown art school at Bushley, near London, be- cause of the irrepressible lovemaklng of the students. The school was estab- lished by the professor twenty-one years ago. and has been conducted without any gain to himself, but mere ly out of the love of art.
 The students work together. Of late, especially, they have contracted the habit of falling in love with each other. Eighteen couples out of thirty-five are now engaged.
 Lovemaking, the professor says, is far more seriously pursued than the study of art. So he has withdrawn his patronage from the school, which ac- cordingly comes to an end.
 The students indignantly contend that they are liberty to court when the days work is over. and that nothing contributes more to developing artistic capabilities than love.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
CONTEST THE WILL.
Relatives of Miss DoIber Want Share
of Her Millions.

San Francisco, Aug. 3.-A contest
for the fortune estimated to be worth
100000 of the late Bertha Dolber,
who committed suicide at the Waldorf
Astoria hotel in New York city was
begun today by Adolph Schandler of
Alameda who alleges the deceased was
of unSound mind when she bequeath ed
most of her wealth to her friend, Miss
Eta M. Warren. The contestant sets
forth that he is an uncle of Miss Dol
Der, living in Alameda county and
that the next of kin are another uncle,
HoFatio Schandler, who lives at Sacra-
mento, and an aunt, Mrs. Josephine
L. Moody, living in this city. They
all believe that they are entitled to
their respective shares of the estate
as heirs at law and accordingly ask
that the will be declared invalid and
denied probate while the deceased be
adjudged to have died intestate.
The case came up before Superior
Judge Hunt and was continued for
ten days.
A few hours later another contest
of Miss Dolber's will was filed, the con-
testants being Frazier NJ. Dolber, Jane
Ann Brown and Alice H. Fern of
Brooklyn and Stephen M. Dolber of
Queens county. N. Y. The four are
the heirs of Moses DoIber who was
the brother of John Dolber, Bertha
Dolber's father.
The complaint in this case also ar
CUES that Miss Dolber was not in her
right mind when her will was made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
OVATION TO TAGGART.
Return of Democrat Chairman to In
dianapolis Is Celebrated.

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 3.-Thomas
Taggart, chairman of the Democratic ma
t1ona1 committee, arrived home last even
ing and was given public reception in
Tomlinson hall by the Democrats of the
city and county. The speakers were
Mayor John Hoffman, Mr.. Taggart and
ex-senator Charles A Towne OF Minne-
sofa, now of New York. The reception
was preceded by parade from the sta
ton to the hall, with two thousand men
Mayor Hoffman formally welcomed
Mr.: Taggart home and congratulated him
and the party upon his selection to con-
duct the national campaign. In respond
ing Mr.. Taggart asked for the united sup
port of the Democrat and independent
voters who favor IAN honest government
and economical administration of affairs
Ex-senator Towre congratulated the
party upon Mr.. Taggart's selection for
national chairman. He criticised the Re
publican party for what he charged was
a departure from the fundamental prin-
ciples of government. I'VE come into the
world, said he, ito exemplify liberty and
justice and when we cease doing this we
had better go out of it,
President Roosevelt was condemned by
the speaker for what he styled his ''un-
constitutional methods" The name of
Judge Parker was loudly cheered At
the close of the meeting Mr.. Taggart said
he probably would announce the members
of the national executive committee to-
day. He declined to discuss the western
headquarters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
SENDING ENGINES WESTWARD
Santa Fe to Transfer 16 of Prairie
| Type to Coast Lines.

Sixteen new engines are expected in
Albuquerque in the near future for ser
vice on the coast lines of the Santa Fe,
says the Albuquerque Journal. The To-
comotiveS, which are of the Prairie type
are being transferred from the eastern
lines to the west for passenger service.
The Santa F'e has been hampered for
some time by not having engines suffi-
GENTLY heavy to haul trains of the size
desired by the trainmasterS. For years
it has been the policy of the Santa Fe
to run heavy trains and the passenger
engines now in service have been found
in many instances inadequate for the
traffic.
The eastern lines had several engines
of the type desired and arrangements
have been completed whereby they are
transferred to the coast lines. The en-
gines the new arrivals will replace are
capable of hauling nine or ten cars
but are unable to successfully pull from
IL to Is as is often desired.
Another reason for the need of these
engines is the increase in the Santa Fee
business during the past year. The sup
ply of passenger locomotives has been
short when the increased business of
the road is taken into consideration.
The arrival of the new engines will do
away with the splitting up Of trains,
and in the future two sections of
passenger will rarely be seen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
RAILROAD NEWS.
Santa Fe Earnings Increass I'D
9.3 Per Cent Last Year.
Profits Were Equal to Nine Per
Cent on the Common StocF
EXCELLENT SHOWING.
N. C. g. st. l.. and b. II. g. p.
Also Report.
Gossip and Matters of Interest
i'm Railroad Circles.
EXCELLENT SHOWING.

The gross earnings of the Santa Fe
during the fiscal year ending June 80
according to a statement just issued
Increased e.3 per cent. The profits were
equal to approximately per cent on
the common stock. While the expense
of operation on competing lines was
heavy owing to unusual conditions, the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa F'e operated
at cost of 61-93 per cent on the gross,
against 61.65 per cent the preceding
year
per cent. The statement just issued
was only preliminary and an exact
statement of disbursements may show
the net applicable to common at little
better than the rate named For some
time those who have been advancing
higher prices for Atchison have assert
ed the earnings were equal to 10 per
cent on the common 1t pays per
cent
The figures for the month of June
were unusually good in the matter OF
gross, there being an increase OF u
Der cent. Operating expenses Tor the
month were 1888, against 73-49 for the
corresponding month last year.
The Nashville, Chattanooga & 81
Louis railway has also issued a pre-
liniAary statement for its hscal year,
showing an increase in gross OF 6-Z per
cent. Expenses were heavy, resulting
An a nominal gain in net
The Buffalo, Rochester & P1ttSburg
for the fiscal year shows small gain III
gross, but owing to increased operat-
ing expenses a decrease in net The
surplus for the year decreased $685.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
CRASH AT CROSSING.
Automobile and Street Car Collide at
Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 3.-Whi1e C. E. Per
of the Burlington railroad, and J. D. Rob
inson, a capitalist, both of New York
and their wives. were riding in an au-
tomobile near Miller park, their machine
collided with a suburban street car Mrs
Perkins was dangerously injured and
Mrs. Robinson seriously hurt. Their nus
bands received minor injuries. Mrs. Per
kins remained in unconscious condl-
ton for four hours, ard 1t was feared Tor
some time that she was fatally injured.
Later, however, she regained conscious
ness, and physicians say she will recover;
Mrs. Robinson Swas severely cut ano
bruised, but her injuries are not consld-
cred dangerous. ,
The street car was thrown from the
track and the automobile demolished, but
none of the other occupants of either
was seriously hurt.
Mrs Perkins and Mrs. Robinson were
buried beneath the wreckage of the au-
tomObi1e and were removed with dlf1cul-
ty They were placed on another car
and taken to the Central hospital
The roadway parallels the car line, go
ing some distance near Miller park, the
road crossing the car line obliQuely at
the corner of the park
The motorman of the car says he saw
the automobile coming some distance
away, but supposed the chauffeur would
not attempt to cross ahead of him. The
driver, however, either failed to see the
car coming or believed he could clear the
track ahead, because he did not slacken
speed until too late for either to stop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
SUBWAY TAVERN OEPNS.
Temperance Saloon Started on Its
Course by Bishop Potter.

New York Aug. 3.-Bishop Henry
C. Potter made the principal address
at the formal opening of the subway
tavern" a model saloon which was
esta blished by a number of leaders in
the reform movement in the city. The
purpose of the promoters of the enter
prise is to serve pure liquor and food,
at low prices, under the best possible
moral conditions.
| In his address Bishop Potter said
the keynote had been struck by this
attack upon the liquor situation. He
said he believed in the old village
tavern as a meeting place, where a
long evening could be spent without
the necessity of intoxicat1on-
81 belong to a dozen clubs he said.
eff I want to go out to dinner or a
social evening can do so in any one
of these clubs. But what of the man
who lives in two rooms with five small
children? He has no club. To get
his glass of beer with his luncheon he
must go to the saloon. This is the
greatest social movement New York
has ever known. 1t is a movement
every one of you must take into ac-
count if you would save the republic" "
Bishop Potter concluded by wishing
every success to the movement. The
formal opening ended IN the singing
of the doxology.
Joseph Johnson, jr., an ex-newspa-
per man. who became a great oak in
the order of 'acrons." which figured
last two municipal campaigns, pre-
sided at the opening. He is an active
director of the new enterprise
Earl Grey and his followers in England,
it was held had built UP central public
house trust which aimed to reduce the
the public house licenses, which were
thrown on the market, converting the
dramshop into an establishment as COM
patible as possible with good morals.
ern is founded on Earl Grey's idea and
on the Norwegian system of government
tai control whereby the profits of saloons
are required to come within certain limits
set by the government
In setting about the establishment of
his model saloon Johnson formed stock
company, whose principal contributors
were Robert Fulton Cutting, president of
his brother, and E. R. L Gould, ex-city
chamberlain and president of the City
Suburban Home association. The COM
pany has a capital stock of $4,000
earnest, so Johnson says, lies in the fact
that the enterprise is not to be a money
making one However, 1T proposes to pay
5 per cent on the capital stock. Outside
other saloons, except its appointments are
conceived in a more sprightly vein. The
wide front door opens into room occu-
pied by a soda water fountain and cigar
are allowed and behind it is a barrOom.
Every drink known to the saloon world,
intoxicating or otherwise, is on sale at the
bar. Lunch tables occupy part of the
from which food is served, without
charge, with every glass of beer. At an
other table the daily papers and a number
of current magazines can be found.
fists have lent paintings to be hung in the
barrOom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
DOWN THE MOUNTAIN.
Passenger Who Got Left Overlook the
Train ON Foot.

There are said to be some railroads
I'm the country where if you are in a
hurry the quickest way is to get out
and walk, but seldom is that you may
arrive at the station II minutes too late
and then overtake the train within the
next six miles by travelling on foot,
says the Ell Paso News. But this hap
pened on the Cloudcroft branch of the
Northeastern Monday of this week.
ing Sunday up there and when the train
left for Ell Paso Monday Mr.. BeisSwen-
ger missed it When he arrived at the
station he found that the train had u
minutes the start of him. However, he
was told that if he chose to take the
air line straight down the mountain
that he could overtake the train at 4
only a mile down the mountain and he
resolved to try it. After he started he
then saw the truth of at least part
of the agents remarks that it was
down" the mountain, and at little bit
nearer straight down than otherwise
He was inclined however, to doubt the
statement that it was only a mile after
descending quite a distance. His mode
of progress was a series of jumps from
each time. This proved a tiresome mode
of locomotion but he kept at it and
finally reached the station far ahead of
the train. He was inclined to congratu-
late himself then for overtaking a rail-
road train, but yesterday he experience
ed the effects of his trip and wishes he
had waited until the next train. He
was so stove up in his knee joints that
it was positively painful for him to
walk and feeling that way the trip lost
some of its record-breaking features in
his mind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
RAILROADS ARE MAD.
Will Not Submit to Charge That They
Extort Money by Increased Rates.

Through their news bureau the rail-
roads centering in Chicago have hit
back at the interstate commerce COM
mission and the United States senate
for issuing senate document No. 256.
which practically charges extortion
through the medium of increased
freight rates.
The answer to the senate and COM
mission is contained in Bulletin No.. -
prepared by Slason Thompson, who de-
clares of the senate document in ques-
ton: LAS an example of the lengths
to which AN untempered thirst after
powers which congress cannot consti-
tutionally delegate may tempt an Off
cial body, it affords a striking illustra-
ton of that 'vaulting ambition that
falls on the other side"
Mr.. Thompson uses plain language
and charges that the interstate COM
merce commission prepared cut and
dried data in anticipation of the intro
duction of the Quarles resolution call
ing for investigation into the changes
in railway freight tariffs since 1893.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
RUSSELL HARDING SAVED.
His Special Train Stopped at Edge of
Burning Bridge.

The following account of a narrow
escape of President Russell Harding of
the Pere Marquette, is contained in a
Globe-Democrat special from Platts-
mouth. Neb:
BY the burning of the Missouri Pa
c1f1c bridge across the Prairie river, just
above here, this morning a special train
containing Russell Harding, vice spresi-
dent and general manager; William Cot
ter, manager; J. Russell, superintend-
ent, and other officials of the Missouri
Pacific. barely escaped plunging into
the river and being wrecked. The St.
Louis exposition flyer passed the bridge
shortly before noon, and 1t is supposed
sparks from the locomotive set fire to
the woodwork of the bridge. The Off
cial train. which followed the flyer
rounded the curve at a high rate of
speed, and was almost upon the burnt
bridge when the engineer succeeded in
stopping and saving the special.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
ROMANCE IN IOWA WEDDING.
Woman Saved Lover in Civil War and
Will Now Wed Him.

Geneva, Iowa, Aug. 3-Lieutenant
Fl r.. Merrill has left for Charleston,
Mo-, to be married to Mrs. r. A.
Campbell.
In the fall of 1852 Lieutenant Mer-
rill, with a detachment of men, was
stationed near Charleston. Mo. A
young girl, who is now Mrs. Campbell,
came over from her fathers farm and
warned Lieutenant Merrill that Gen
eraI Morgan was sending superior
force to effect his capture. The warn
ing came in time, and he escaped
through the mountains one hour
ahead of the rebel force, getting back
to the main line without loss.
From that time on during the long
years that have interviewed the partici-
pants of the romance have never seen
each other. Some time ago by an
accident Lieutenant Merrill discover
ed the address of his benefactress and
wrote her a letter. An interesting
correspondence ensued, which gradu-
ally became more interesting and is
to end happily in a wedding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
World,s Fair Visitors.

The pavilion erected by the Frisco
Rock Island Systems at Main Entrance
of the Worlds Fair is surely a place of
no little interest. in fact it is one of the
many attractions.
Visitors to the Worlds Fair are cor
daily invited to inspect the Frisco
Rock Island System building. Here
will be found place of rest, courteous
attention, besides, there will be dis
tributed, free of cost, souvenirs and
descriptive literature of the Great
Southwest. The reader WILL undoubt-
eddy, overlook very important attrac-
ton in case OF failure to visit the
F'risco-Rock Island System pavilion.
Remember, Main Entrance World
Fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
A Letter to State Journal
Readers.
SO Cottage St, Melrose. Mass


January H. 1904.
Dear Sir: Ever since was in the
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trouble, and within the past year it
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/ know that your Swamp Root is
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-03
GIRL VICTOR OVER RATHER.
Young Virginian Plants Both Feet on
Snake and Escapes Uninjured.

Richmond, Va, Aug. 3.-Miss Julia
Divers, the daughter of w. A. Divers
a prominent citizen of Rocky Mount,
Va, kept a large rattlesnake captive
under her feet for ten minutes and
came out unscathed.
She, her father, and her little
brother were attending a picnic on
Grassy hill, the foot of a big noun
tain near the town. While strolling
with her brother Miss Divers stepped
on the reptile. The snake was in coil,
but unable to strike, because of her
weight. She realized her danger and
planted the other foot firmly on the
reptile and called to her little brother.
He went nearly a quarter of mile for
his father, who killed the snake. The
reptile measured four feet and had
nine rattles.