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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17
HIGH FINANCE RUMoR.
Did Morgan start Fight on Hyde, Of
Equitable, to Smoke Out Hartman?

Did Morgan Start Fight on Hyde. Of
Equitable, TO Smoke Out Hartman?
New York, April 17-Wan street
has new report which. if correct
explains sufficiently tps retirement of
E. H. Hartman, from the Northern
Securities board of directors. The re-
port is that early this week Mr.. Har-
riman sold to J. PierDOnt Morgan the
James ]. Hill S20,OOO,0O0 par value
of Northern Securities stock at S175 a
share and thus disposed of all his per
sonal interest in that big railroad
combination. His personal interest is
aside of course from the Union Pa
cifics sale Of his Northern Securities
If these reports of Harriman's sale of
his Northern Securities stock and his
losing control of Union Pacific be true.
it looks like q, grand victory for the
Hill-Morgan party on the battlefield
of railroad finance, victory to which
the Equitable scandal contributed
probably not a little.
Mr.. Harriman's vigorous champion
able controversy and his bitter antag-
once the suspicion that he was largely
Morgan know that Hartman was be-
he start the fight on young HYDE to
smoke Hartman out?
There are people who are usually
very well informed on matters of high
finance who believe that Morgan ex-
ecuted Just such programme as that
and that he has carried it out most
successfully.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17
oharge Bic RalIwav swlndIe.

The Cleveland, Cincinnati. Chicago
& st. Louis railway, the Strater Bros.
Grain company of Louisville. the
Union Grain and Hay company. and
the Southern Grain company of Gin
cinnati allege that they have been vic
timized by the issuance of fraudulent
bills of lading by G. T. ricketts,. a
country grain dealer of Paris, III,
purporting to cover grain which was
never shipped. The consignees re-
ceived the bills of lading in advance
of the arrival of the supposed grain
and returned them with sight drafts
which it is alleged were cashed by
Ricketts,. It is said that the loss is
known to have been $4,000, and may
prove to have been $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17

whatever they are. We are proceeding
with our work quietly. examining one
rrodl7ceT at q time We think this is
bv far the best policy to pursue am
very glad to have met the Chanute oil
producers and hope they will give Us
their hearty cooperation.
Mr.. Garfield was loudly applauded az
the conclusion Of his speech Nearly
every oil producer in town was IN the
hail At the conclusion Of the speech
making. Mr.. Garfield held an informal
reception which lasted an hour
What Producers Ask
THE main points TO be presented TO
Commissioner Garfield by the Chanute
producers are these:
The encouragement OF deYelophlsll
and the promise of high prices by the
STANDARD Oil company
The good prices paid Tor Kansas OIL
until the Standard itself became interest
ed in production.
The fair freight rates enjoyed by the
shippers Of crude oil up to the compile
ton of the Standard pipe line 10 KAN
sas City and the completion OF the re-
finery there.
The practical doubling of the rate
when the refinery and the pipe line were
completed.
The difference in price between the
product of the Territory fields
and the Ohio fields, where the grade OF
oil in the Kansas Territory feIds IS
LIGHTER than that of the Ohio fields, and
the cost Of refining is less.
The difference in the rate between
crude oil and all other commodities be
tween the Kansas field and the mlddle
west. where the cost of handling the oil
was no greater than the cost of hand
ling wheat or corn or any other COM
modify
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17
Raising southern Kansas Tracks.

Ottawa, Kas., April 17.=For several
months past the Santa Fe has been at
work improving the track on the
Southern Kansas division and Assist
ant superintendent Raymond, who
was in Ottawa a few days ago, says
that more improvements are contern-
plated. Among the changes which
have been going on is the raising of
the track in several places and the
laying of heavier rails. The track
viii be raised higher i nsome places
than at first planned. Seven contrac cts
have been let for grading on the divi-
sion and some OF these call for a raise
Of nine feet. The object of raising the
track is twofold-to lift the roadbed
above the high water mark in case of
another food and to lessen the grade.
The Santa Fe recently purchased IS
big engines, and it is generally under
stood that several of these of a type
now in use on the main line will be
sent to the Southern Kansas division.
With the lowered grade and the
larger locomotives longer trains will
be run on the division.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17
MESSIAH" a SUCCESS
Thousands Heard the Rendition of the
OratOrio at LindsbOrg.

Lindsborg, Kan, April 1.-THE an
nuaI musical festival opened here
Sunday with an attendance of 5000
persons. A special train of twelve
coaches came from Kansas City and
one of seventeen coaches from Okla
home CITY. Okla. Both the afternoon
and evening programmes were given
successfully and the day was consid-
cred the best, from both a musical
and a financial standpoint, in the his
tory Of the local musical association.
The afternoon concert was by the
Innes band, assisted by a number of
soloists. The rendition at night of
the oratorio, THE Messiah by the
great chorus of Bethany college was
the ffty-third in this place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17

The trail of civil engineers indicate that
the Gulf, Hutchinson and Northwestern
railroad proposes to build from Hays City
to Hill City, cutting out Stockton and
Plainville, the original route agreed upon.
Hill City has offered better inducements
than the other two towns. It is claimed
that as soon as work on t his line is COM
menced the Central Branch will extend
from Stockton to Hin City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17

that they have the same right to
change cars at the junction as the
tourist in the Pullman. They are
more insOlent and troublesome at
Isleta than you find them any where
else. and If a man hasn't a loaded gun
and Dersuader he had better let
them alone. The officers are making
a determined effort to clean them out
OF the vicinity, but they seem to come
in droVes,,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17

devices and methods by which such
evasions are accomplished, and in
GLIDING refrigerator and other private
car systems, industrial railway tracks,
switching charges and the like, and
also to consider what legislation
should be enacted in relation to the
ability of railroad companies engaged
in interstate traffic, or operating lines
in any territory of the United States
for injuries received by their employees
when in the discharge of duty"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17
STORMS IN OKLAHOMA.
A Tornado. Rain and Hail Damaged
Crops and Buildings.

Guthrie, Okla. April 17.-Heavy
storms visited Oklahoma Saturday and
Sunday. Near Carnegie in Caddo
county a tornado destroyed several
buildings and at SUlIy a store build
ing was demolished. Colonel Nelson
of Boise was struck by a flying water
tank and critically injured. In the
vicinity of 8Iangum in Greer county
wind and hail injured crops and fruit.
and in Mangum every skylight was
broken by hail.
Throughout Lincoln county heavy
rain fell, assuming the volume of a
cloudburst near Chandler and causing
the already swollen Deep Fork to
overflow thousands of acres of land.
This 100 foot wide stream is running
from three-fOurths of a mile to a mile
in width and is gaining in volume.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17
COAL DEALERS TO MEET
Retailers Seek to Form a Defensive
Alliance.

New York, April IA meeting of retail
coal dealers throughout the country has
been called for this city May 10 to form a
defensive alliance against the mine own
ers and coal distributors. The avOwed
purpose of the movement is to devise
methods for the quicker delivery Of coal
by the operators and its better prepare
ton for shipment
It is said the new association viii not
attempt to regulate prices beyond trying
to secure lower freight rate concessions
from the carrying roads
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17
L. E. MYERS AT THE HEAD.
Manager of Topeka City Railway Pres
ident Of Chicago Auto Association.

The Chicago papers are printing the
picture of L. E. Myers, vice president
and manager of the Topeka City rail-
way. who has just been elected head
of the racing board of the Chicago
Automobile club.
The Chicago Automobile club is the
swell organization of that kind in the
west, and it is planning to have big
race meet at the Washington Park
track in Chicago on August 27 to 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17
Men and Material to BeIen.

AIbuquerque, n. NJ, April IL. Y.
Key, superintendent of construction
for the Santa Fe, has again estab-
nshed his headquarters at Belen. A
stenOgrapher was employed here for
him and sent to Belen. and a corps
of engineers, including F. H. Nudge,
has pitched camp at the cutoff town.
James Dun. chief engineer for the
Santa Fe, is expected in New Mexico
Y thin a few days. Building mate
rails and commfssary supplies are be-
ing shipped through tnfs city daily
en- route to Belen. A. C. Bradley, of
Lawrence, Kas., has passed through
Albuquerque en- route to Belen. Mr..
Bradley is civil engineer and has
gone to Beien to take a position as
assistant to Chief Engineer J. V. Keys,
who has charge of the construction
work on the cutoff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17

In taking your arrangements for
your vacation this summer it would
be well to consider convenience and
saving of time. The Wabash with its
own rails to st. Louis. Detroit, To-
ledo, Pittsburg and Buffalo is the
shortest line makes the best time, and
furnishes the best accommodations
Through service to New York and
Boston. Ask your local ticket agent
for tickets over the Wabash: they all
sell them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17
TOUGHEST Town on Santa Fe sYsten

sIsleta is by all odds the toughest
place for an officer to handle that
there is on the Santa Fe in the west -
said a well known special officer of
the Santa Fe to the Albuquerque
Journal.
Il have worked as policeman for
the company all the way from San
Bernardino to La Junta, and Isleta
beats them all HOboes from the
south, 'boes from the east and 'boes
from the west pour in there on every
train.
They come in on the rods and the
beam. and on the blind baggage and
in the side door sleeper, and under
the seats of the chair cars and every
way you can imagine. Then every
time a bunch of prisoners is turned
loose from the city or county Jail in
Albuquerque. they make for the juno
ton. They get out here in the morn
ing, and by nightfan they are lying
around camp fires at Isleta. You can
see the fires of the Willies burning
around the old pueblo almost any
night in the year.
They seem to take it for granted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17

New York, April 17-Union rockmen and
excavators in this city have decided to tie
up all work in their line May / unless a
demand for a new wags schedule is grant
ed before that date. Men to the number
of about $500 will be involved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17
WORK ON THE sEDALIA SHOPS.
Part OF the Missouri Pacific Plant to
Be in Operation August 1.

sedalia. Mo. April 17-SeveraI car loads
of machinery for the new one million dol
lar shops of the Missouri Pacific Railway
company arrived yesterday and other
shipments will arrive this week. A part
of the new shops will be in operation by
August / and the remainder by November
1. The plant viii have a capacity Of ESQ
workTnen and 1900 will be employed before
the close of the year. One of the big
travelling cranes will have a capacity OF
lifting and carrying 100 tons and another
will lift and carry IS tons. Last week go
shipbuilders were at work. All of the
brick work viii be completed by May Is.
Thirty-twO tracks enter the shop grounds,
giving total trackage Of D miles.
The. several buildings are as follows:
Machine shop 752 by 135 feet, two stories,
50 per cent completed; power house, 81 by
1876 feet, 80 per cent completed; blacksmith
shop, leo by PA feet, 10 per cent completed 3.
planning mill, so by 268 feet 60 per cent
completed; paint shop, 100 by 312 feet. foun-
dalton only completed; Office building and
store rooms, two stories and basement, 80
by 200 feet, go per cent completed; freight
car shops. 20 by 400 feet. wooden struc-
ture, completed; transfer table, 20 by 1,166
feet, practically completed: steel water
tank 80 feet in diameter and so feet high,
with d capacity of $4,000 gallons, so per
cent completed; brick stand for power
house, 175 feet in height, completed; oil
house. so per cent completed; paint stOr-
age room, foundation completed.
For coughs, colds, throat and lung affec-
tfOne PiSOfz -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is pos
tive, never nauseates or upsets the stom-
ach Cleanses and purifes the entire sys-
TEN. A great blessing to suffering hui
manity. % cents. Tea or Tablets Gatl1n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17

Bodily pain loses its terror If you've a
bottle of DR.. Thomas Electric Oil in the
house. Instant relief in cases of burns,
cuts, sprains, accidents of any sort.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17
Are Yon Going e

For coughs, colds, throat and lung affec
tons. 9iso.s Cure IS most effective.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-17

49, rundown
been one discovered that IS the
a systemic remedy, because it
stomach and digestion, and aft
OF roots. herbs and barks sele
and possesses just the proper
strong robust health. When
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30
,First published December %. 1861
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

In the District Court of the Twenty-tbird
judicial District, sitting in and for the
County of Trego. in the State of Kansas.
James w. Davidson, Plaintiff,
VS..
The Allegheny Trust Company.
Defendant.
To the above named defendant:
You will take notice that you have
been sued in the District Court of
Trego County. Kansas, by the above
named plaintiff for the specific per-
formance of contract and that you
must answer plaintiffs petition now
on file In the District Court of said
county, on or before the 10th day of
February, 1906, or said petition will
be taken as true and judgment rem
oered against you as prayed for in
said petition, decreeing that the said
Plaintiff is the absolute owner of the
following described tract of land w.
ing and situate in said County of Ire
go; State of Kansas, as follows to-wit:
All of section twenty-three f23l in i
township twelve 12) south of range
twenty-three (23) west of the 9Th Prin-
cipal Meridian, and that YOU will be !
ordered and adjudged to make as
Trustee a good and sufficient deed
said land to the above NAM
ed plaintiff and deliver the same to
tile said plaintiff; and a further judg-
ment will be rendered against you for /
all costs of this action.
. NJ HUTzEL.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attest. Il. f.. BURNS,
[sEAL-] Clerk of the District Court
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

The Peterson Sisters Concert COM
pany at the opera house Wednesday
evening was pleasing entertainment t.
The music, both instrumental and
vocal, was acceptable, while the
whistllng and other specfalties of A.
Rae Condit fairly captivated the aud
ience--Ness County News. At The
court house, Thursday evening, Jam
uary I1tlI.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Last Wednesday evening Miss Car
RE Mumert and Fl. F. Kline, both of
this city, were united IN marriage at
the home of the brides parents. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Scott OF the M. E. church. 1t was a
very quiet home wedding, but both
the bride and the groom have MANY
friends who were interested IN this
happy event. Miss Mumert is well
known in this community having
spent large part of her life here.
She has until recently held the posi-
ton of assistant cashier in the Wa
keeney State bank, and was one of
the most efficient clerks that ever &C.
cupied position in the bank. She is
young woman of most excellent
character and standing, and Mr.. Rlire
Is to be congratulated in securing one
OF our finest young Indies to share
lIfe's journey with him. Mr.. Kline Is
well known to our readers having liy-
ed here about five years He is one of
the successful real estate men of the
county. and during his STAY here has
made large number of friends. On
Thursday morning the happy couple |
eft for a visit to Mr.. Klfne's home AT |
iradan, Kans. The World with /
many friends extends hearty congrat- I
IlationS. =.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

: Outing 81 inches wide &c:
think of it; cheap as print.
That line of dress goods we
advertised SO cheap is disap-
pearing fast.
Colorado Apples, $1.65.
Spuds, soc.
Lenox soap, s bars 25c.
Diamond G Soap, s bars. 25c
Cider vinegar, 25c.
Street hats, old price 81,
now 25c.
Trunks, big line, from
50. 25 up.
Acme Flour, $1.2O.
Dishes given away. Don't
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Dr. Jones unloaded car of imple-
ments and among other things were
two gasoline engines, one for 1. T..
Purcell which will be used to pump
water, run the washing maching and
turn the ice cream freezer The other
one will be used by the World to
grind out campaign stories.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Last Saturday evening Marsh:.l
bandy arrested Henry Meyer on a war
rant charging him with keeping n
nuisance. He was taken before Po-
lice Judge Howe where he pleaded
not guilty. The Judge set his trial
for Wednesday at o'clock. In the
meantime number of witnesses were
suhpoened by the city. On Wednes-
DAY at O'Clock the case was called.
y. W Jones, of Hin City, attorney
for Meyer, made a motion to dismiss
the case on the ground that the ordi-
nance was not on the records of the
city. The judge dismissed the case.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

AT the dance at Big Creek hall
last Friday night some fellow danced
so hard that he lost his vest. The
owner can get same by calling on the
secretary of the hall association. 4 q
Stradal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

All the churches held appropriate
Christmas exercises. The programs
and music was very nice at each of
the churches, and the children were
all nicely remembered. On Sunday
evening the German Lutherans held
their exercises in the large new
church.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Congressman Calderhead has intro
dnced a bill granting pension of $50
a month to all soldiers who are totally
blind or paralyzed and are now draw
ing but Sl2 or less per month ICON
gress should see to it that this bill
passes and goes into effect immedi-
ately. ED
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs [. l.. Olmstead of Hon
py' kans-, returned from Kansas CITY
last Sunday night after Two weeks
Visit. They were loaded with pres
ents for-the little ones at home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Grandpa Nesbitt now has rubber
heels in stock. They can be cement
eel TO the heels of shoes, and are very
comfortable to walk in. He has had
several calls for them and wants the
public to know that he can now sup
ply them
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Uncle John Hoover and Otto Young
were up from Franklin township
"Wednesday on business. About a wear
ago Uncle John bought several head
OF thoroughbred Red Polled cows of
e. f. Grim paying sI15 for one. Ills
COW had twins last spring and this
week Mr. Grim offered him $50 for
the the calves Uncle John turned
offer down.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Two miles north of Wa-Keeney ON
the Hill City road, $50 acres with
pools of living water fed by never
failing springs
Enquire OF Leonard Schmitt, first
house north OF the court house. IO-I4
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Mrs. f. d. Hastings was confined to
her home several days this week with
a sprained ankle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30
PRICES TALK!

there must be store of lowest prices This store
has succeeded and has grown to be the store of lowest
prices Stock was big bargains plentiful as
now 1t Is harvest time for customers Dollars will
buy goods than Read over these GOOD
bargain The store that gives satisfaction or
money back If you will the FOLLOWING ar1.is
will see how we'll pay you to come to This store
You Will smaller prices get more goods for
money than at any other place in town.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30
TREGO MER. CO.
HEADQUARTERS FOR BARGAINS.

List your lands with me. have
purchasers for some choice improved
and unimproved lands. j. II. w
Cloud
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Rev. Sites returned home Wednes-
day from Cove county where lie held
series of revival meetings He re-
ports thirteen conversions.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Most of our town young people who
are attending college returned home
to spend the holidays.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. II. s. Howe and son
Lou spent Christmas with their son
w. j. Howe and family in Adair.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Mrs. j. b, Inscho and son Orda re-
turned home last Sunday nj ght from
Topeka, where she was called on ac-
count of the serious illness of her son
Warnie
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Miss G. q. Lindbeck, of Emporia,
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Mel
son this week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Nora Bell of Salina.
spent Christmas with Mrs. Bells par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Law.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

L. N CreSS was in from north Opal-
lah township last Wednesday and
made us brief but pleasant call.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

The dance last Thursday evening
given by the Rebecca lodge was well
attended and all report a fine time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

tanned f. S. Diebold and his daughter
Florence at Christmas dinner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Revival meetings at the Baptist
church every evening next week con-
Quoted by Rev. John Lane, evange-
list.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Poole of Grainfieid
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. #.
Purcell, Christmas. Mr.. PooIeis post
master, runs big general store, and
is interested in the telephone busi-
ness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

81 We wish all our readers and pa
irons very happy New Year. We
hope it will be year full of much
happiness and prosperity to all.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

The Trego House under the new
management is having a good trade.
Farmers when you come to Wa-Kee-
ney, stop at tile Trego House.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-30

Bob Morse, our popular agent, is
widower this week, his wife having
left him to visit with friends in Hill
City.