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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28
Cents
Cents.

The advanced methods in forestry
which are gradually coming into vogue
are arresting the reckless forest des-
truction in some quarters. But the re-
suits so far are feeble and not gen
eral. The solution of the problem by
using a substitute for the wooden tie
is often discussed. Metal ties have so
far proved a failure in America be-
cause of the great weight of the roll
ing stock to be sustained. Under any
conditions the steel tie will always be
wanting in the resiliency which IS SO
great a desideratum to both rolling
stock and track.
Should it be that the electric motor
will in time supersede the freight loco
motive with it's ponderous reciprocal
to the steel tie may be removed There
have been suggestions of ties of fbrous
artificial material, of toughened glass
and of asphalt. The last named pro-
poses the use of a block of wood I'M
der each rail base. Such a tie would
have notwithstanding surface struc-
tUral rightly and restliency and would
seem to be promising.
Some roads have already anticipated
the trend of things and have estab-
lisned departments of forestry, and
gone into the growing of their own
ties. This plan commits the railroad to
a large expenditure, but it is wise
one. However, it is believed very
much could be done by forestry
bureau to cooperate with the farmers
along the line, stimulating forest Gull
ture by the many agencies of educa-
ton and cooperation which the rail-
road has at its command. The pro-
Spect of tie shortage which is coming
before the railroads is due to wanton
and reckless waste rather tnan mad
eouacy of resources With better hus-
banding of resources great things can
he done
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28
IMPRISONED ON THE SUMMIT.
Queer Plight of Two Employees of the
Pixies Peak Railway.

tracks of the Manitou & Pixies Peak
railway, running to the summit of
Pixies Peak. were cleared and tourist
trains were operated. A sudden fall
of snow occurred soon afterward, COW
eriner the track five to twenty-five feet
deep in places, and two employees of
the railway company were imprisoned
in the summit house two weeks before
they could be rescued fortunately
the house was well stocked with pro-
visions, and the telephone had been
put in working order, so that they
could communicate with the officials
in ManitOu.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28
Pittsburg Man Missing.

Pittsburg, Kan, May 2S.-Lindsay
Kent, a resident of this city for the
past eighteen years, is just now figur-
ing in a case of mysterious disappear
ance. He left home on May IA, after
showing his wife a bogus telegram,
purporting to be from a packing house
in St. Joseph, No, Offering him a pO-
sition as bookkeeper. He had been
in the employ of the same firm for a
period of about a year before, and the
story told his wife at the time of his
departure was a plausible one. His
wife has since learned, however, that
Kent had not received the offer spoken
of, and that he had not been seen in
st. Joseph for about a year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28
Round a Dresden Suicide.

sert hanged himself in a pasture near
Dresden, in this county about three
weeks ago. Jay Chapman, a farmer.
found the body yesterday. There was
about $50 in money, several letters,
written in French, one certificate of
deposit for $500 and one for $500 is
sued by a Spokane, Wash, bank, two
rings and a watch in the clothing.
chief about his neck, added to its
length with his necktie and a cotton
handkerchief, fastened them to a
bowlder, and dropped off a low cliff
of rocks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28
Destructive Wind Near Toronto

Toronto, Kan, May 2S.-David Fell
ingham was killed and his wife and
child injured in a tornado which de-
stroyed their home south west of here.
Several houses and barns in Pleasant
Grove township, Greenwood county,
were wrecked, but others in the path
of the storm escaped with slight dam
aga Fellingham was a pioneer set
tier of the eastern part of the county.
The body was lying over a stone fence
500 feet from where his house had
stood. He was Is wears old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28

From the Chaplin. s. c., News. Early in
the spring my wife and I were taken
with diarrhOea and so severe was the
pains that we called physician who pre-
scribed for US, but his medicines failed
to give any relief A friend who had a.
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand gave
each OF us a dose and we at once felt the
effects. 1 procured bottle and before
using the entire contents we were entire
" cured. II IS a wonderful remedy and
should be found in every household Fl.
c. Bailey. Editor This remedy Is for sale
by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28
CALLS FOR A TUNNEL.
Gould Plans for California Line Have
Been Changed.

The engineers Of the transcontinental
railroad project, now engaged in sur
veying a route in the Gould interests,
it is said, under the cooperative name
Of the Western Pacific Railway com
pany, have decided to abandon the idea
of securing an exit from California by
way Of Beczwith Pass, but viii take a.
route through the Sierras by way of
F'redonia Pass in Lassen county This
decision was arrived at only a few days
ago
It is the plan of the promoters Of the
new road to tunnel under the pass to a
distance of 1900 feet. by which means
they will effect a great saving in grade
and distance. It is also learned that
construction operations along the route
will begin inside of three months. I'M
portant changes have yet to be made
in the survey Of the route through Ne
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28

To save a life DR.. T G. Merritt of No.
Mehoopany, Pa, made a startling test re-
sulting in a wonderful cure. He writes
"A patient was attacked with violent
hemOrrha ges, caused by liberation of the
tiers excellent for acute stomach and liver
troubles. SO I prescribed them. The pa
tient gained from the first, and has not
had an attack in IA months Electric
Bitters are. positively guaranteed for dys-
pepsia Indigestion, constipation and kid
ney troubles. Try them. Only soc at Arm
old Drug Co, 81 North Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28

George Herring began today the spray
ing of his orchard a Port Williams. He
has on his farm 1000 apple trees, 200 of
which are bearing; 600 peach trees and
200 pear trees, besides a very fine vine
yard. Next year Mr.. Herring cOntem-
plates the erection of a cold storage plant
on his farm, which will be capable of
holding several thousand barrels of fruit.
-AtchisOn Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28

est since 1898, and a decrease of Is per
cent, compared with the nine months
surplus for 1903.
while the company handled as much
business in March, 1904 as in March,
1903. it cost II per cent more to handle
the traffic. The coal shipments in
creased largely during the month from
Indian Territory points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28
Abilene High school Graduates.

ment exercises of the high school
were. held last evening. The class
numbered nine boys and four girls.
Those receiving diplomas We're: Ruby
James Carver, Blanch Hopbie. Her
bert Johntz, Bessie Kepner, Benjamin
Kessinger, Henry NeIlis, Clifford
Roger, Grace Sherwood, Charles Trott
and Clarence Warning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY.
The World's Fair Linz.

Seven daily trains between Kansas
City and St. Louis which leave Kan
sas City 6:55, 500. 1910 a. m ana
1910, 9:15, 1900 p. m. and 1905 mid.
night.
Ask for your ticket via this line
from Kansas City. If you miss one
train, you viii not have long to wait
for another.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28
General Funston Comes Home.

Kansas City, May 2S.-GeneraI Fred
erick Funston, of Vancouver Barracks,
was at the Midland hotel for a few
hours yesterday morning. He was on
his way to his home at Carlyle, Kan,
to attend the marriage of his sister,
which takes place in a few days.
west at about II o'clock yesterday
morning. He was met at the train by
DR.. Ernest Robinson, who is an old
college friend, and spent practically
all of his time with him while in the
city. The general is still accommodating
avoirdupois, and his appearance indi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28

SaIina, Kan, May 28.=The mobiles
of the Mystic Shrine of Isis temple
held a ceremonial session here, and
thirty noYices from Wichita, Concor-
dia, Hutchinson and other Kansas
towns were initiated. The session was
attended by mobiles from all parts of
the state, many of whom were accom-
panied by their wives. A grand ball
was given in the evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28

way. Prof w. E. Goldsborough,
chairman, Prof. H. H. Norris of Cor
nell, Prof. H. T. Plum of the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin, Prof. B. V. Sven
son of Purdue university, together
with a corps of able assistants, were
chosen by the executive committee to
have direct supervision of these
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28

lLdaAto u n II. 4AIIAOAlILlLE-ILLEs-
Emporia. Kan, May 2S.-Department
Commander Charles Harris, of the
Kansas G. A. R. has made the follow
ing appointments for the Grand Army
of the Republic: Gilbert Bodeu, To-
peka. assistant adjutant general; J. NJ.
Griffith Emporia, assistant quarter
master general; Judge o. L. Moore,
Abilene, judge advocate general; Cap
tain E. A. Waterhouse, National Mil
itary home, inspector general; J. H.
Rickle, Chanute, chief mastering off
Ger. No further appointments will be
made until the council of administra-
ton has a meeting. This meeting will
be held in Topeka, at Grand Army
Headquarters, Thursday, June 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28

Guthrie, May 2S.-J. NJ. Brooks
brought suit for $4,000 damages
against the ChoctaW, Oklahoma &
Western Railroad company, virtually
the Choctaw Railroad company. to-
day. In building through Guthrie the
company excavated an immense ditch
in Vine street close to the hotel build
ing owned by Brooks. The ditch was
never utilized Now Brooks alleges
that its construction and present con-
dition have damaged his property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28
COST OF TIES
Has Increased Rapidly and Is Still
Going Up.

How to obtain ties to maintain their
roadbeds in proper condition for sew
eraI years past has been a serious
question with operating officials of the
various railroads. The eastern rail-
roads for some time have been able to
draw only a small part of their tie
supply from their own territory. West
Virginia for a long time was a great
resource, but the reproducing area
has moved south. The great bulk of the
ties now comes from the Carolinas and
Georgia, whence the ties are brought
north by coastwise sailing vessels.
The growing scarcity is reflected in
the figures below, which are the aver
age price per tie paid each year by a
large eastern road:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28
INCREASED 5 PER CENT.
Katy Earnings Show an Increase in
Gross for March.

Gross for March.
Gross earnings of the Missouri, KAN
sas & Texas for March increased 5 per
cent over the earnings for the same
period in 1903. Expenses and taxes in
creased u per cent. As a result of the
large increase in expenses the March
net shows a decrease of 20 per cent
compared with net earnings for March.
1903. Charges also increased so that
there is a March deficit of $s1, 93S, com
pared with a March surplus of SIS, $50
for 1903. The nine months gross has
increased per cent and the nine
months expenses and taxes increased
Z per cent. compared with the cores
ponding figures for 1903. The nine
months surplus is SS4S.s36, the small
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28
Commencement in Yates Center.

Yates Center, Kas., May 2S.-The
fifteenth annual commencement of
the city schools was in the Audito-
rum. There were twenty-siX gradu-
ates. This was one of the largest
classes in the history of the schools
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28

vada, but meantime it is the intention
to start grading crews at work on the
west end of the line and to undertake
some of the tunneling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28

Gates that life in the far west is agree
ing with him. He did not discuss the
recent action of the Kansas textbook
commission in regard to the Bagbag
incident.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-28

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The San Francisco call., 1904-02-03
RALSTON AFTER
IRISH'S PLACE
Former Senator FELTON, Goes
TO Washington to Help His
Friend Get Naval Office Job
BARD STICKS TO CUTTER
Gold Democrat Orator Smiles
at the RumOr That He In
tends TO Resign Position Soon
Special Dispatch 80 The Call.

CALL BUREAU, HOTEL BARTON,
WASHINGTON. Feb. Upon the pre-
sumption that the story that John p.
Irish is about to voluntarily retire from
the position Of Naval Officer at San
Francisco the candidacy Of W. c. Rails
ION for that Office is being actively
Urged by his friends. Senator Ralston.
accompanied by his friend, ex-United
States Senator FELTON,, arrived here
some days ago from New Orleans and
are al the New Willard. FELTON,, since
his arrival, has been laid up with u
slight attack Of grip, but work has
gone on IN behalf Of RaIston. It has
been intimated that Senators Perkins
and Bard might possibly, in view Of the
circumstances. effect an agreement
upon the candidacy Of Ralston, as ii is
understood that their differences in this
regard is the one thing that would
cause the President 10 hesitate at max
ing the appointment. especially il the
place was left vacant by the resigna-
tiOn Of the Incumbent. Senator Bard
has been the champion of w. NJ. Cut
Ter for the place. while Senator Perkins
has nominated Ralston- The question
being directly put TO Senator Bard
tonight he replied that he had placed
Cutter in nomination before any man
had been named for the place since the
Withdrawal Of the name OF Wood OF
Stockton and that he saw no reason for
now substituting another name.
AS for the story Of voluntarily resign
ing John p. Irish, who is still here, only
smiles when ii is mentioned and says
u is an Old old tale that has made a
certain circuit in newspapers period
icaliy and that he gives il no counte-
nance.
Tins is as near a definite statement
with regard 10 any intention to retire
that ne may or may not have as he can
be induced 10 make.
An amendment was secured 10 the
urgent deficiency bill to-day providing
an additional appropriation for a Fed
eral building at Los Angeles in the sum
of s19.600. being the amount in which
The original appropriation Of s175,0 900
fell short according TO the award Of
The jury in condemnation proceedings
for the purchase Of the site.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-03
Russian Army Is Moving Forward to the Yau and
Japan Mobilzes Her Naval Reserves.
Copyright 1904 by Herald Publishing Co.

Petersburg, threatening to DECLARE war
if refused immediate satisfaction in the
way CT a reply to its previous note; bu.
still the Government is patiently wait
ing, although it is manifest if the de-
lay be much prolonged it will act en-
ergetically.
Events will move rapidly when the
note is finally received, if it is mate
rally unsatisfactory and the prospect
for additional negotiation is slight, al
though Japan may dispatch an ulti-
matum before striking. The Japanese
show a remarkable outward calm and
no scenes similar to those in America
and England before recent wars are
witnessed. There aer occasional dem
onstrations and outcroppings of pop
ular feeling, but the casual visitor to
the larger cities can see but little out
of the ordinary in the disposition and
behavior of the people. There is, how
ever, an undercurrent of desperate de-
termination running the nations length
and breadth. The people have counted
the cost and made final preparations.
SO that if forced to fight they are ca
pable of waging and sustaining war in
a manner that will surprise the world.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-03
PLACING oNUs UPON JAPAN.
French Press Busy Creating Sympa-
thy for Muscovite Ally.

PARIS, Feb. 2.-The Havas Agency
has circulated a dispatch to the effect
that Russia's reply to Japan, the sub
stance of which has been communicate
ed to the foreign chancellories every
where, has created an impression that
war will be averted. The concessions
go beyond general expectation and il
lustrate the sentiments of equity and
loyalty actuating the Car.
IF, in spite of the very large salts
faction Japan will receive continues
the dispatch, the issue of the crisis
should be war, Japan will incur the
whole responsibility and find herself
morally isolated"
The reply, the Havas Agency says,
only awaits it's final drafting and will
be presented on February 5.
The French Foreign Office authorized
a denial of the report, printed in New
York and emanating from Paris, to the
effect that the French and British Gov
ernments had agreed to exert pressure
upon Japan for the acceptance of the
coming Russian reply.
Motono, the Japanese Minister, in
the course of an interview published in
the Temps to-day, is quoted as saying:
''They know nothing in Toxic con-
cerning the contents of the Russian
answer, and Baron Komura, the ia
panese Foreign Minister, will know its
contents only when he has the reply
itself before him. For the present we
are in a state of expectancy and un-
certainty. 1t is said that the Russian
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-03
peca CabIegram Copyright

of Major General Ijichi to be military
attache to the Seoul legation.
The provisioning of the fleet and pur-
chase Of supplies for the naval and mil
itary personnel were completed, some
American firms securing profitable or
ders. Tenders for the supply of an
enormous quantity of food and pro-
visions were invited in the Manila pa
pers and it was inferred that Manila
might be made a supplementary base
Of supplies in the event of hostilities,
as British ports, such as Hongkong,
etc, would. be too closely watched to
be available.
One notable feature Of the Iull had
been the increased friendliness shown
toward the United States by the whole
Japanese people. This was manifested
by the attention showered on leading
representatives. United States Minister
Lloyd c. Griscom, who mas won great
credit among his colleagues for his
quiet, noh-committal bearing through
out the crisis, of course, has not figured
in any demonstration personally, but
a military attache of the legation was
one Of the special guests of honor at
a banquet given on the '14th ultimo at
Toxic by representatives of the bank
ing and commercial interests in honor
of the special correspondents of the
foreign press. The entertainment
proper comprised a modern masque and
some speeches. Sonoda Kokichi, presi-
dent Of the Mobiles Bank, made an elo-
quent speech, indicating Japan's re-
solve and readiness to act and the in
spiration afforded by the moral support
of the United States. Lieutenant Trow-
bridge, United States military attache,
then spoke and his remarks were
warmly applauded.
The Empress of China brought specie
valued at 100000 yen and landed it at
Victoria. While nothing definite could
be found to account for such an i'm
smense sum being sent the general i'm
preston is that it is to purchase war
supplies in British Columbia.
The press censorship in Japan has
been somewhat relieved and this tends
to show an easier feeling in Govern
ment circles.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-03
EXTENDS RIGHTS
TO PORTO RICO
By Special Resolution COmmis-
sioner Degetau Is Granted
Privileges Of a Delegate
MINORITY FAVORS ACTION
Legislation Is Now Pending
in House Providing Repre-
sentatiOn for the Island
MINORITY FAVORS ACTION

WASHINGTON, Feb. BY unani-
mously agreeing to- a resolution amend
ing. the rules of the House to-day the
resident Commissioner to Congress
from Porto Rico was given additional
authority equal in all essential respects
to that of delegate from a Territory,
the action not requiring the concur
renee of the Senate.
A bill which provided for delegate
from Porto Rico" passed the House
during the last Congress, but was
amended by the Senate TO such an ex-
tent that it failed. A bill duplicating
the action of the House at the last
session is now pending, but meanwhile
Porto Rico will receive under the ac-
tiCn taken to-day practically all of
the benefits extended in the measure.
A lively parliamentary debate pre-
ceded the adoption of the resolution,
which was reported from the Commit
tee on Rules as privileged matter.
The minority members of the commit
tee wished to set a date in the resolu
tions for the consideration of the bill
in question, and to- extend in the mean
time all the privileges of delegate"
to Degetau, the resident Commissioner.
Failing in this, the minority members,
after criticizing the majority, and also
the Senate for it's action of the last
session, supported the resolution.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-03

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 2.-Russia's
reply to Japan will not be sent until
Friday next, or Thursday at the very
earliest. On no day has the situation
been generally accepted as so grave as
to-day. A highly placed official this
afternoon admitted that this was the
case, saying that the japanese seemed
to have made up their minds that it
would be more advantageous for them
to fight now than later.
Publication of news Of the calling out
of. the reserves in the eastern provinces
and of reinforcements being hastily
sent to Vladivostok and Port Arthur
caused hopes of peace to sink. If any
thing more were needed it came from
Port Arthur in the form of a telegram
published in the papers here, saying
that the transports troops are moving
to Yalu. This is interpreted in official
circles as meaning war.
AS a final touch came news Of the
mobilization of the japanese naval re-
serves. The Bourse and business men
took the view that the situation was
bad.
Russia cannot climb down." said a
general as a final word last evening.
I don't see the remotest possibility Of
war being avoided. At best it can only
be postponed for a short time"
It was said to-day by one who has
considerable knowledge of what is go
ing on behind the scenes that the mat
ter Of the Russian ships leaving the
Black Sea had once more been vigor-
ously taken up and that the Sultan
had been constrained TO give his con-
sent
1 also heard a mysterious statement
that it had been arranged that war
should be finally brought about by
we'll and previously arranged move
ment made by Admiral Alexieff, which
would forthwith give Russia the domi
mating strategic position.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-03
POPE Plus MAY GIVE
BRAZIL A CARDINAL,
Pontff May Increase Representa-
ton by Promoting Archbishop of
Rio de JaneirO.

ROME, Feb. 2.-It seems more and
more likely that the Pope will meet
the wishes of the Brazilian Govern
ment by creating the Archbishop of
Rio de Janeiro Cardinal the Pontiff
remarking in this connection that
Brazil contains over 15, 900, 900 Catho-
lies.
1t is further asserted that Emperor
William of Germany has also ex-
pressed a desire to have another Ger
man Cardinal, as Germany now has
only two, Cardinals Fischer and Kopp,
while the empire contains 20,000.0O0
Catholics, or 100000 more than
Spain, which has five Cardinals.