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The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

Has a Surplus for the Year Of s4s,-
sO97.55.

Hiawatha. Kan, Oct. 19.-The an
nuaI report of the st. Joseph & Grand
Island railway submitted yesterday at
the annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the road which was held here,
shows q surplus for the year of $4S,-
09T.55 over all charges, an increase of
$44. .995.13 over the year ending June
so, 1903. The gross earnings for the
year were $1,314.22O.51 as against ST.
99,032.72 for the year before and the
operating expenses were S1,076, ,645.2s
as compared with $994,99S.63
BY way of preface to the report
President ". T. Van Brunt says:
The shipments of sheep to st.
Joseph have increased materially and
it was necessary to enlarge our feeding
stations along the line to properly
handle this business. This was done at
cost of $4,000. The wheat crop has
heen very good and a good corn crop
is also assured. 1t is therefore safe to
state that our business for the coming
year will show a good increase over
that of the last few years.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
NeAs York Stocks.

Wall St New York Oct. 19-STOCkS=
Some Of the leading stocks were under
sharp pressure in the opening dealings,
and heavy blocks changed hands on de-
Scending scale of prices Four thousand
shares of Union Pacific sold at an extreme
decline OF 1a point on running sales.
10000-sare block of United States Steel
sold at q decline of q point Canadian
Pacific fell IA points, Nortern Pacinc ana
Consolidated Gas point and Amalganla-
ted Copper and Norfolk and Western
large fractions. There was gain OF Is
point in Locomotive on the purchase OF O.
900 shares.
Railroad stocks were effected only to a
slight extent by the heaViness Of the &C
tive specialties, Alnalgamated Copper and
Locomotive yielding a point, but the lat
ter soon got back to 65A, yesterday
highest. Other stocks also developed q
firm tendency and st. Paul, Union Pacific
and Reading recovered fully. Great North
eru preferred, Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way Steel Spring and North American
made recessions of only 1 to IA points
and Northern Pacific points, with some
recovery Chicago and Eastern Illinois
certificates opened IA points lower than
the preceding sale. An advance OF a
point in Brooklyn Rapid Transit, Metro
politan Street Railway and Virginia-Csr-
oline Chemical helped the general recov-
cry.
Increased promise was given to specuIa-
ton in the Industrial group by an active
buying movement in Republic Steel, fol-
lowing the announcement Of reorganiza-
ton of the board of directors. A few 9TH
er stocks also moved up substantially, but
the general railroad list was unreSpOn-
SlVe. RepuDllc Sleel preferred aQVanCed
2A points. Brooklyn Rapid Transit 2
points, Long Island ~ points, General
Electric ~ points and Wisconsin Central
preferred, American Car, Republic Steel
and Havana Electric 1 point. Rock Is
land preferred, Chicago Union Traction
preferred and Lead sold down a point
Traders took profits in stocks that had
scored handsome results The general list
was little disturbed Stocks which had
rose early in the day, rose sharply again
at 2 O'Clock. Amalgamated Copper was
bought freely and recovered to yester-
days closing. New York Central, South
Pressed Steel Car improved to IA points.
General Electric gained 3 points and Cen
fral Railroad of New Jersey tel Is points.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
INFAMOUS FARCE.
Captain Carter So Characterizes
His Court Martial Trial.
Declares There Was a COnspir-
acy Among Army Officers.
ACCUSES GEN. OTIS.
OF Being One Of tie Leaders in
Plot Against Him.
Says Head of Court Conferred
Secretly With Prosecution.

Chicago. Oct. 19.-Charges OF CON
spiracy among army officers made by
ObeFlin NJ. Garter, who was convicted
OF embezzling S3.0O0,000 from the gov
eminent. enlivened the proceedings be-
fore Special Exa miner FVynan today
In reply to questions by Assistant
United States Attorney General Erwin,
Carter asserted that the finding Of the
court-martial which declared Carter
guilty was the result Of a conspiracy
among the officers constituting the
court-martial-
II was condemned and sentenced to
prison Oh secret testimony at hear
ing where neither myself nor my at
tOrleF was allowed to be present, said
Carter. THAT is why / was insistent
ON obtaining a trial in a court Of jus
tice where I could confront my accus-
cTs and summon witnesses. If could
have met my father-in-laW, r. f. WeS-
colt, i'm open court ] know he would
have told the truth. AS it was, he
was a feeble old man and the govern
ment representatives worried him into
signing the statement which is now
used as his testimony"
'Why should the government give
you another trial after a military
court-martial of three months inves-
tigation found you guilty and you We're
serving the sentence in prison." asked
Assistant Attorney General Erwin.
because 1 never had a fair trial, p"
shouted Capt. Carter.
"The investigation by the court-mar-
tial is an Infamous farce. Gen. Otis,
the presiding officer OF the eourt-mar-
tiai, was found one night in the Of
nee OF the prosecuting attorney plot
ting to have me convicted. My attOr-
ney and myself learned that Gen. Otis
had left the hotel secretly to cOnspire
with the prosecuting attorney and we
made an investigation and found he
and other members o. the cOurt-mar-
GiaI i'm secret session with the govern
ment attorneys. They walked q mile
and then climbed five flights of stairs
after the elevator stopped running, 50
as to be alone"
you charge that General Otis and
other members of the court martial en-
tered into a conspiracy to send you to
prison Q"
~ do. and I know what / am talking
about replied the witness. The late
president, William Mckinley. was an
honest man from top Of his head to his
toes. but I was advised that Attorney
General Griggs was corrupt"
'How do you know Attorney General
Criggs was corrupt2' asked Assistant
Attorney Erwin.
because a high OFFICIAL Of the Penn
sylvania railroad told me- replied tbs
witness.
"de said his road ran through New
Jersey and he had reason to know o.
Mr. Griggs' character. He advised mi
to have nothing to do with him.
Witness was questioned at length re
nardfuE a contract made with his uncle
II. D. Garter, in 1897, to pay him $1,000
year to work for his release from
prison. The government attorney show
"a that L. d. Carter had about $4,000
worth Of the defendants securities q
the time he was supposed TO be draw
ing g. salary Of $4,000 a year for lega
services.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
HOUSED LEGISLATORS.
Mutual Paid Rent in Building They
Lived in at Albany.

New York, Oct. 1e-William H. Car
penter. a clerk under A. F. Fields the
head of the supply department OF the
Mutual Life Insurance company, testi-
fed at the insurance investigation to-
day that the Mutual Life Insurance
company kept a house in Albany dur
ing the legislative session of 1908. He
testified further that Charles P. Nc
CleIland, then a senator, and another
senator lived in this house and took
their meals there, being members OF
the household He could not say
whether they paid for the expenses of
the house. Both senator's he said,
were members of the insurance com
mission.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
Han who Robbed Adams Elk.
press Co. of SlOl 900
Has Been Placed Under Arrest
at Bridgeport, Conn.
MAKES CONFESSION.
Willing to Return to Pittsburg
Without ReQuisitiOn.
Says the Money Is Intact and
Can Be Restored.

Bridgeport, Conn. Oct. 19.-Edward
George Cuniiffe. the Adams Express
company's employe who disappeared
from Pittsburg. Pa, with s101,00O in
cash. was arrested here today. He
made a confession and expressed his
willingness to return at once to Pitts
burg. He declared that the money
which he took was intact and that it
could be restored, but he declined to
tell until his return to Pittsburg.
where it is hidden. On his person when
arrested was found $3.50 in cash.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
low one Way Rates.

Every day from September Is to oc.
tober 81, 1905. inclusive. the Union Ps.
cific will sell one way tickets as fol-
lows:
5000 to Ogden and Salt Lake civ
5000 to Helena and Butte, Mont
ss2. so to Spokane and Wenatobea
washington.
$500 to Huntington and Nampa, Ida
$500 to Portland. Tacoma and Sc
attic.
$500 to Vancouver and Victoria
$500 to Ashland and Astoria, Ore
gon. via Portland.
$500 to San Francisco, Los Angeles
and San Diego
Corespondingly low rates to many
other California, Oregon, Washington
Montana, Utah and Idaho points.
Through Tourist cars run every dav
on Union Pacific between ATissouTi
river and Pacific coast: double berth
s575. For full information call on or
address nearest Union Pacific agent
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
OFFICERS OF THE WABASH.
Gould Retires as Chairman of the
Executive Board.

New York, Oct. Announcement
was made today that George J. Gould
has resigned as chairman of the ex-
ecutive board of the Wabash railroad
company and has been succeeded by
z. T. Jeffry. president of the Denver
& Rio Grande company. F. A. Delano
was elected president of the Wabash;
E. T. Wells, vice president; W. H.
BIodgett, third vice president and gen
eraI counsel, and f. B. Pryor, fourth
vice president.
A. c. Bird, formerly general man
ager in charge Of traffic, was not re-
elected
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
Are You Interested in a Fast CROWNS
Country?

The Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
way company viii furnish reliable in
formation regarding many desirable
locations in the west and northwest on
its lines for industrial establishments.
Hotels, banks, stores, produce buyers,
lumber dealers. brick yards and other
excellent business opportunities.
Full information regarding cheap
lands in this fertile territory. All the
particulars desired by prospective set
tiers are promptly furnished upon ap-
plication to agents of the Northwest
ern Line. or to W. B. Kniskern, Pas
sengener Trafne Manager, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
ASKED TO HOLD OFF.
PoIicyhOlders Want Vandiver to De
lay Action.

Jefferson City. Mo. Oct 1s-David
". Hill, speaker Of the Missouri house
of representatives has written a letter
to state superintendent OF Insurance
Vandiver asking for delay in action
proposed toward revoking the state Ii
cense of the New York Life Insurance
company in order that Speaker Hill.
who is a policyhOlder, may take the in
itiative in calling a meeting of the
policyholders in the state, to confer on
the situation and make recommenda-
tions as to what action those most in
terested think should be taken.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
LET EN- IN FREE.
Nashville Chamber of Commerce Ap-
peaIs in Miss AIice's Behalf.

Nashville, Tenn. Oct 19.-The
Nashville chamber of commerce today
unanimously adopted a resolution re-
queshng Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw if possible to admit free of duty
the articles brought into this country
by Miss Alice Roosevelt inasmuch as
they "were not her own selection and
purchase, but were presents from for
ign people and could not be refused
without the possibility of giving Of
fense''
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
Kansas O. I.ire sfocI. NEarl.ef-

Kansas City, Mo. Oct 19.-CATTLE-
Receipts today, 1900 head, including 500
steers, "a -0O1600 soutern steers. So. 4O694 90:
southern COWS, $f75d2 IS; native cows and
heifers. sL75d475; stoclxers and feeders,
81. .O0G3 %
HOGS-Receipts today. 1900 head. Mar
ket steady. Bulk of sales S.. .15d5. 20 heavy,
lights, 5.0005. Is.
SHEEP-Receipts today, 1900 head
Market steady NIuttons. S4.OOd5 25: lambs
$5.50d735; range wethers, s450G5.25; fed
ewes, S3.50G14 75
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

Chicago. Oct 19.-CATTLE-Receip to-
day. 10000 head Market steady. Beeves
50. 5000; cows and heifers s1.1594 Sol
stockers and feeders, $2.10d4.30; Texans
So S097A 80; westerns, S3. 2564S0
HOG3Receipts today. 10000 head; esti-
mated Friday p 900 head. Market steady.
Mixed and butchers, S4.95d5. So; good
heavy. So. .25d5.55 rough heavy. S4S5d5 10.
light 81 95d5. .45; bulk of sales, So. .10d5. 40.
sHEEP-Receipts today. 5000 head
Market strong Sheep, s4.0Oq4.5O: lambs,
q TES7Q a.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

New York, Oct 19-BUTTER-Alarlx
steady. Street price; Extra creamery, ia
Q22c. Official prices: Creamery common
to extra, 1615d211sc; state dairy, common
to extra. 161kG21c
EGGS-Market firm. with hardening ten
dency, and prices unchanged. western.
extra frsts. 2212Sc; do, hrsts, 21c.
POuLTRY-Aliye poultry quiet west
ern chickens, 131ac; fowls, 13c; turkeys,
14c. Dressed poultry irregular Western
chickens, 9015c; fowls, 10q1S1zc; turkeys,
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

4s1kc; No. new mixed dec: No. . white,
sic; Nod white, 501zd51c
OATS-darket firm. No white, 2S9zsci :
No. 9 mixed. 271kc.
RYF=Market firm. 631hc.
FIAY-AIarket strong Choice timothy
s10.0001050; choice prairie, $3.50.
BUTTER-Adarket firm. Creamery 28l2ci :
EGGs21Iarket firm. Fresh. 19c
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
M'CURDY WILL STAY.
Says Nothing Can Drive Him Out of
Presidency.

New gYofk, oct a1e+-Rfchard A Nc
Cundy.s president Of the Mutual Life
Insurance company, made the follow
ing statement today:
Il have not intimated that I intend
to resign as president of the Mutual
Life Insurance company and I have
no intention of so doing. I was elect
ed president until June z. next, and
nothing can or will drive me out
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

Louisville, KY, Oct. 19.-W. B. Smith,
former president of the Western Ma
tional bank. was indicted today by the
federal grand jury, charged with max
ing false entries, misrepresentation of
the funds Of a national bank and en-
bezzlements. Smiths whereabout is
not known. The Western National bank
was closed several weeks ago by the
federal authorities but reoDened last
Monday under the presidency OF T. L.
Jefferson.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

city court Tuesday and was fined SIS
and costs He claims that there was
nothing criminal intended in issuing
the checks and that he merely over
drew his account. The remainder of
the counts him viii probably be drop
ped as he is making an effort to settle
the matter out of court.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

Chicago. m. oct. 19-BUTTER-NIar-
Iet firm. Creamery, 171k@211zc; dairy, 161s
019c
EGGS-Adarlzet firm. At mark, cases in
cluded, 15A017s<c.
ESE-AIarzet firm. Daisies. 11szc
Twins, 11z @1115c; Young Americas, INC.
ALIVE POULTRY-Market steady. Tur-
keys. 17c; chickens, lie; springs, 1o1z911c.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
Kansas CITY Produce Market.

Kansas City. Oct 19.-Close-VV II EAT
Receipts today. 132 cars. Quotations
were SLOW unchanged and as follows:
Dec. T71sc; May, z5lsc. CASH No hard,
780e1c; No. hard, l61z4l8c; No 4 hard,
CORN-Market unchanged to lower.
Dec, 6eskc; Nay, Sc. Cash: No. mixed,
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

Two cases were on the docket of the
district court this morning charging
Emil Goldberg with violating the pro-
hibitory law. The first case was dis
missed on the motion of the city at
torney and the other was taken from
the jury by Judge Dana who instruct
ed that a verdict of not guilty be re-
turned.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
THROUGH A BRIDGE.
Engine Plunges Twenty-Five Feet Kill
ing the Crew.

Nebraska City, Neb., Oct 19.-A Mis-
souri, Pacific freight train crashed
through a bridge between Weeping
Water and Nehawka today, instantly
killing Engineer B. f. Young and Fire
man William Sheffield. The engine and
several cars were precipitated % feet
into the stream, crushing the engine
men to death. The train carried a pas
senger. coach, but it did not leave the
rails and no passengeT was hurt.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
CHADWICK JEWELS SOLD.
Nine Pieces Brought a Total of 81.
21z at Auction.

Cleveland. O., Oct. 19.-Nine pieces of
jewelry, formerly owned by Mrs Cassie
L. Chadwick, seized by the customs au-
thorities for non-payment of duty were
sold at auction in tlA, United States
marshaTs office today. The total
amount bid was 81, 2,217-considerab bly, less
than the appraised value. The largest
piece was a ring with a diamond set
ting weighing slightly over seven +carats
which was sold for 1868 The appraised
value was $500
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Mrs. John Long. the
Topeka pioneer, who died at Colo
RADIO Springs on last Saturday at the
age of 81 years, took place Wednes-
day in Topeka from the undertaking
rooms of L. NJ. Penwell at 2 O'Clock.
Interment was in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
THE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Blue Sky, Clouds and Rain During
Past Twenty-four Hours.

For the first time in nearly week
an occasional patch Of blue shows
through the blanket of clouds which
oyerhangs the city, and threatens to
break the nonotony by supplying at
least a few hours Of fair weather. The
temperature has fallen somewhat in
the last q hours and the overcoat and
heavy wrap are necessary. Steam has
been turned on in most of the steam
heated buildings and may be taken as
a sure indicator that the summer is a
thing of the past and that regular fall
weather viii soon be here. With the
separation of the clouds the rain which
has been threatening the city for the
past 48 hours and fell during the early
nights disappears. The indications are
that the city and state will yet be IA
vored with the beautiful October
weather for which Kansas is noted.
The temperature as recorded BY the
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
HE KILLED THREE.
Then Committed Suicide as Result
of Jealousy.

OskaIoosa. Ia, oct 1S.-Harry Nc
GIasson, who conducted a boarding
house at Frakesville, near this city,
shot and killed his wife, a five year
old daughter and his sister-in-law last
nieht. He then committed suicide.
Jealousy is said to have been the
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
A COURT ROOM FIGHT.
Ex-Congressman Mccormick Assault
ed by Angry Husband.

Phillipsburg. Kan, Oct. 1s.-Ex-Con-
gresham n. 3. Mccormick was assaulted
by W. r Robinson, husband of the de-
feudant in trial in Judge Geiger's
court, yesterday. Sheriff Utter ordered
the arrest OF both men The efforts OF
three men were required to separate the
belligerents.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

Fined for Drawing Too Many Checks
william Robb who was arrested sew
araI times on several charges Of Issuing
fraudulent checks was permitted to
oiead guilty TO a misdomeanor in the
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
Snow Storms.

St. Paul Mimi, Oct 19.-This after
noon a drizzling rain which had been
falling all day tsrned irHo a snow storm.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
$4,000
For the Round Trip to California via
Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale October II to p,
inclusive. Limit returning November
80. S12.50 more via Portland, Tacoma
and Seattle. For particulars address
r. L. KING. c. P. & T. A
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

Pierre, S. D., Oct. 1s-The snow storm
which started here ytgiterday morning
continued throughout the night and
still prevails. The ground IS covered to
the depth Of several inches.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

Punenburg-Td give anything to know
how you've managed to reduce your
weight.
Thinow-I have made it impossible to
get much to eat by joining the ANTRIM
ping society Brooklyn Lie.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

National Board of Trade, Kansas City.
FURNISHED by J. E. Gall, Commissions,
Grains, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Office 110 West Sixth street. Telephone
486 Correspondent Christy Grain and
Stock Co, Kansas City Mol
Kansas city. oct. Is.
Omen High Low Close YES
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

New York, Oct 19.-COTTON-SaIes to-
day. 100 bales. Spot cotton closed quiet
and . points lower. Quotations per 100
pounds: Middling gulf, s1O.5O; middling
upIands S10.25.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BROAdO qufnine tablets
Druggists refund money il il fails to cure
e. ". GROVES signature on each box. .25c
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
$4,000
san Francisco. Los Angeles and Re-
turn Via Rock Island.

Tickets on sale Oct 18th to 21st.
Limited for return Nov. 30th See
Rock Island agents.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
$4,000 ROBBERY.
Mrs. George w. HOadley Loses Her
Diamonds at a Hotel.

DIaIHuLllls aL q LUt5I'
New York, Oct. 19.-The ROBBERY Of
diamonds valued at $4,000. from the
wife Of George W. Hoadley at the
Buckingham hotel last Tuesday even
ing, was announced, by the police to-
day. George W. Hoadley is a brother
OF Joseph w Hoadley, the promoter
and fnancier.
The robbery occurred while Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoadley were at the theater. A
former bell boy of the Buckingham
and a waiter were arrested in connec-
tion with the robbery
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
X. @. Live Stock saIes Todav.

TThe following sales were made today at
the stock yards, Kansas City, Mo, and
teiephoned to the Topeka State Journal
by Clay. Robinson & Co.. live stock
commission merchants, with offices at
all markets.
Kansas City, Mo- Oct 19-CATTI,F,-
Receipts today. T. 900 head. Market steady.
HOGS-Receipts today 1000 head Mar
l1et strong. closing easy. Bulk of saIaz
S5.171z05. 2215; top, $5.25.
Representative sales:
O. TIT Z
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19

The ChlcagO independent Market
FURNISHED by J. 2. Call Commissions,
Grains, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Office 10 West Sixth street. Telephone
4S6. Correspondent Christy Grain and
Stock Co. Kansas CITY. Mol
The Topeka state journal., 1905-10-19
Topeka Hide Market

Topeka, Oct. 49,
Prices paid in Topeka this week. based
on Boston quotations7
GREEN SALT CURED. D.........-. .I9a<,
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ToDel,a RFarISet

Topeka, oct. 70
FURNISHED by Charles Wolff Packing Co
Yards close at noon on Saturdays.1
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-09-21

The first practical step toward the
establishment Of an endowed theatel
In this country has been taken by the
little town Of Red Wing, Mimi, boast
ing not more than 5000 souls.
The theater. which cost $4,000, was
the gift of the late Theodore 3. Shell
don, a citizen of Red Wing. who had
accumulated wealth by wise invest
ments in real estate. On his death II
was found that he had made gift
OF a theater to his city. In the bequesl
it was stipulated that the new play
house should not be used for gain,
either private or public. but should be
so managed as to become an educa-
tional factor IN the community.
There arr 10 free admissions. and
the citizens + Red Wing are expected
to support the institution by paying
the moderate charge of 81 seat
The World To-day.