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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
RATES TOO Low.
Ripley Throws a Bomb at Live
Stock Rate Hearing.
He Claims It Costs More to Haul
Dressed Beef Than Cattle.

Chicago, Sept. 9.-Testimony in di-
rect opposition to the evidence given
by western railroad officers. in the suit
brought by the interstate commerce
commission against eighteen railroads
for alleged discrimination in the rates
on live stock and live stock products,
was given today before Judge Bethea
by E. P. Ripley, president of the Atch-
iSOn, Topeka & Santa Fe.
President Ripley declared that the
rate on dressed beef between Kansas
City and Chicago should be $50 per
cent higher than the rate on live
stock. He said that it costs less 10
carry live stock than packing house
products, and submitted statistics in
support of his contention.
1.-THE packing house business today is
so highly organized in so few hands
that this fact together with the keen
competition between the railroad prac-
tically makes it possible for them to
dictate rate for beef and packing house
products said Mr.. Ripley. Freight
rates have always been based on the
value of service furnished the shipper
rather than on the actual cost of trans
pOrtatiOnS."
The witness then read table of sta
tistics showing the cost of hauling car
load lots of live stock, dressed beef and
packing house products from Kansas
City to Chicago. According 20 the fig
ures submitted by Mr.. ripley the eS-
pense to the Santa Fe road for hauilng
a car os dressed meat from Kansas
City to Chicago is $S2.19, packing house
products $500, and live stock $64.77.
President Ripley claimed that his com
pany lost on every car of dressed beef
hauled between Kansas City anG Chi
cago.
my opinion based on a study of the
subject and years of experience in the
railroad business" continued President
Ripley, sis that the rate on live stock
should not be higher than the rate on
dressed beef and packing house prod
ucts. The only exception to this is
when conditions arise which make it
necessary for the roads to change
rates. Strictly speaking and under
normal conditions the rate on dressed
beef should be $50 per cent higher
than on live stock. 1t costs the roads
40 per cent less to handle cattle than
it does to handle dressed beef in re-
frigerators''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
FIRST NATIONAL SUIT.
Hackney & Co. Ask for $1s,7OO De-
posted After Bank Was Failing.

The first suit of what may be an al
most endless litigation in the First
National bank case was filed today
by Hackney & Co, of the Topeka
Mills, who ask for a judgment of
$18,741.43 against Receiver Bradley
of the First National bank.
The claim is made that this money
should have been considered a. trust
fund because it was deposited within
two days prior to the failure of the
bank and when the officers knew the
bank was in a failing condition.
The comptroller of the currency has
held that this money must all go into
the regular deposits and that it could
not be considered in any sense a pre-
ferred claim. The comptroller held,
however, that where checks on out
of town banks had been deposited and
had not been collected they should be
returned. One Topeka firm in this
way saved $4,000.
The attorneys in the suit are
Wheeler & Switzer and Austin & Hun
gate. The proba bilities are that it will
be followed by suits of other creditors
of the bank, who deposited money
after the bank was in a falling con-
dition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
TO IGNORE TARIFF.
President Will Not Take Time From
More Important Measures.

Washington, Sept. 29.-There will be
no revision of the tariff recommended
by President Roosevelt in his forth
coming annual message, according to
members of the cabinet in Washington.
The treasury needs all the revenue it
can get to meet current expenses and
besides there are too many other i'm
portant questions engaging the atten-
ton of Roosevelt which cannot be sac
rificed at this time.
Secretary Wilson of the department
of agriculture said today the farmers
of the west are behind the president in
his efforts to secure railroad rate legis-
lation and viii show their approval of
his policy by retiring to private life
any of their representatives who fail to
act in accordance with the president
wishes.
The secretary just has returned from
a trip through the DakotaS, Iowa, and
other middle western states. The farm
ers, according to the secretary, are more
interested in the railroad rate legisla-
ton than they have been in anything
for years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29

| city do some of the work which he
usually has to attend to himself. It's
a sure thing that that ordinance won't
go in this way unless it is modified
some. We weren't consulted at all
when it was drawn up"
! Councilman S. Z. Howe. who is dis
trict manager of the Bell Telephone
company, points out the objections to
the ordinance which Pankey cites. I
don't think that the ordinance is practi-
cable in number of instances as it
now stands" said he. There is no right
or justice in forcing us to pay an in
spection fee of 30 cents per hour when
all our wiring is very carefully done
in accordance with the code. We are
put to considerable expense in making
our wiring as perfect as possible. Ev-
cry change that we make must meet
with the approval of the engineers
at Kansas City and am sure the
work is gone over more carefully then
it would even if inspected by a city in
spector. 1 haven't examined the ordin-
ance very carefully but it seems to me
that too much power is given to an in
spector. He shouldn't be granted the
power to order relocationS at entirely
his own discretion. 1t seems to me
that it might be a scheme on the part
of Mr.. Eldridge to have the city look
after some of this inspection which
the insurance companies have been
paying for. We haven't got any objec-
ton to an inspection, or to the passage
of such an ordinance in general, but
we do think that it is not right to force
us to pay an inspection fee.
Il am opposed to having the city
appoint a special man for that position.
The city has sufficient burdens already
without assuming additional ones. |
believe Mr.. Clancy, the plumbing in
spector, is fully capable of handling the
position. though it might be necessary
to appoint an assistant to him.
An effort is being made to place this
department with Fire Marshal Will
martins department. This does not
meet with the approval of number of
the councilmen who think that the
head of the fire department has enough
to take care of now without assuming
additional burdens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
THROWN OUT OF BED.
Tenement DweIIers Hurled to Floor
by Bomb Explosion.

New York, Sept ga bomb filled
with both dynamite and a quantity of
1nf1ammable oil was thrown at the
rear of a crowded tenement house at
Eighth avenue and One Hundred and
sForty-third street early today. More
than score of persons who were
! sleeping at the time were hurled from
their beds by the explosion and two or
three of them were carried from the
? house unconscious. Within minute
after the explosion flames nearly en-
veloped the rear walls of the tenement
! house. The police believe that "Black
Hand Italian assassins threw the
bomb. The object of the attack was
the rear door of an Italian barber
shop on the ground floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
LOCAL MENTION.

| A crowd of Elks consisting of Henry
Ruff, Sam Lakfn. Tom Barns, Mark
Putnam and Doc Goodwin attended
the races at ST. Marys yesterday after
noon.
! In the case of Charles Patrick VS.. r
II. Hodgins in the city court, an eject
ment proceedings brought to gain pos
session of the building on Sixth street
now occupied by Hodgins as a drug
store, judgment was given for pos
session.
A warrant was sworn out this morn
ing by Herman Klauer charging Croll
Robb with passing $40 check on
him. Trouble seems to be multiplying
for Robb. who now has about half
dozen Just such cases against him.
A Berger, who was arrested some
time ago charged with stealing a
bushel of wheat from a car, was con-
victed in the city court this morning
and given a fine of S25 and cost of
the suit.
]. E. Foote. the insane street car
man who was arrested Tuesday on a
charge of insanity when he tried to
kill his wife, was tried by an insanity
commission this morning and adj
judged insane. He will be taken to
the insane hospital west of the city.
The Davis Welcome company has
taken out building permits for the
erection of two dwellings at HOO and
1904 Polk street. The one residence
will cost $500 and the other $4,000.
Both will be constructed of frame.
An additional permit was issued to
J. w. Clark, who will build a dwelling
on lots 49S-500 East Sixth avenue, to
cost $1,000.
Joseph Bratton, of 1918 East
Sixth avenue, was quarantined late
last evening for .diphtheria.
The Bethany girls and their teach
ers will attend the Washburn- College
of Emporia game on Washburn field
tomorrow afternoon and have re-
served seats in the center of the east
side of the field.
The claims and accounts COMMITTEES
met this afternoon and audited the
months bills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
CITY ADDITION Is APPROVED.
1t Extends From Sardou Avenue to
Soldier Creek.

The streets and walks committee of
the city council met last evening. The
addition to North Topeka, which Coler
& Co have plated, was recommended
to the city council as meeting all re-
quirements of the city ordinances
governing the plating of additions to
the city. The plat runs from Sardou
avenue in North Topeka to Soldier
creek and is bounded on the north
and south by the Union Pacific rail-
road right of way and the Kansas
river.
In addition the city the committee
recommended the creation of a benefit
district of the west half of the block
on Smith street between Seventh and
Eighth streets fer the purpose of a 80
foot strip of land from the east 'front.'
ing lots to widen the street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
FOR OIL AT vINEWOOD.
Coronado Company Puts Up Drilling
Rig Near the Park.

Vinewood park is the scene of oil ac-
tivity A rig and drill has been erect
ed just south and east of Vinewood
park by the Coronado Development
company who are making an effort to
locate oil or natural gas near Topeka
The outfit for we'll drilling has been
shipped out and the drill started to
work If the company is successful
they will secure q bonus of $4,000 from
the Commercial club
C. K. Holiday has subscribed $500 to
this bonus fund and circular letters re-
ouesting contributions have been sent
out to each of the members of the
cI1lh-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
CLOSES ON SUNDAY.
Saturday, However. Is TO Be Free Day
at VinewOod Park.

.Vinewood park does not close Satur-
day as has been enormously stated but
will be open until midnight Sunday. All
of the attractions on the grounds will
be free from II until o'clock on Sat-
urday and an extra effort will be made
on the part of the management to pro-
vide a day of unalloyed pleasure for
those who visit the park. MIR. G. c.
Matthews who has had the amuse-
ment attractions this year with the eX-
ception of the theater said: This sea-
son has been a very satisfactory one
to me, the business has not been as
large as it might have been but at that
we have made a little money and feel
encouraged to add new attractions for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Phares f. Nissley, brother of J.
E. Nissley of this city, and formerly in
business in Abilene. Kan, died recent
" at Fort Worth, Texas. from typhoid
fever. Mr.. Nissley was "a years old at
the time of his death and had re-
moved but lately to Fort Worth. He
had been identified with Mr.. j. E.
Nissley in the creamery business and
had visited in Topeka number OF
times where he had a large circle of
acquaintances. MIR. Nissley was mar
ried.
The funeral of Miss Linnie Haskell,
who died at StorTnont hospital Thurs
day morning at 2:30 O'Clock, was held
from the home of her uncle, ]. Has
kell. at 1705 Clay street, at o'clock
this afternoon. She died of typhoid
fever and had been sick about three
weeks. Miss Haskell was fourteen
years old and the daughter of j. S. and
Matte Haskell. They formerly lived
in Topeka, but have been living in Los
Angeles for the last three years and
have been here for five months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
Coleman Goes to Denver.

Attorney General c. c. Coleman has
gone to Denver. Col. to attend a con-
ference of attorneys interested in the
Kansas Colorado irrigation suit. It is
not known why this conference was
called: Mr.. Coleman did not inform his
assistants as to the objects of the trip.
It is supposed that the preparation of
the abstract of the testimony has been
completed under the supervision of S.
S. Ashbaugh, and that the attorneys
have been called into conference for
the purpose of approving the work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
JOHN HIGGINS PAROLE OFFICER
He Will Be Appointed to Succeed
Frank McGrath.

John Higgins, an old soldier living
at Lansing, will be appointed parole
officer of the state penitentiary to sue
coed the late Frank McGrath. John
Higgins is brother of William Hig-
gins, we'll known in Kansas politics.
1t was thought for a time that the
governor would give the place to
Frank McGrath's> son, Lee McGrath
but it is understood that when the
governor returns from his trip, he will
make formal announcement of Hig-
gins appointment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29

next year. We will probably add a
circle swing and a scenic railway and
possibly an old MILL with these attrac-
lions added the park will be pretty
thoroughly QUILTED as far as
amusements go. Next year will proba-
bly, see change in the management
of the theater and attractions Will be
given that viii be worthy of the pat
ronage of the public"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
TO Approve water Fstimates.

The board of waterworks trustees will
meet this evening to take up the esti-
mates from the city engineers office for
changes in the up river pumping plant.
The estimates include an addition to
the boiler house, the installation of
new boilers and an increase in the
height of the stack. If the estimate
council Will be asked to authorize he
expenditure and bids for the conzsrue-
ton will be advertised for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
New Sorlx Mop--.

New York, Sept 29-MONEY-Money on
call in strong demand at higher rates, $40
7 peri cent, closing bid 6 and offered at 81
per cent; time loans firmer; 60 days, 80
days and months, AZ per cent
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper, 41zG5
per cent: sterling exchange weak, with ac-
tual business in. bankers bills at 81. S51z q
4S53o for demand and at 81 8230d4 s235 for
50 day bills; posted rates, "a. 1872 and $4.S61a:
commercial bills, 81. s21z@4. S2ss.
SILyER-Bar silver unchanged Mexican
dollars, 45c.
BONDS Government bonds strong.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
MONEY Is HIGH.

New York. Sept. 29.-Before noon to-
day all money advanced to per cent,
the highest rate in many months. The
National City bank lent $4,000. 900
around this figure, while Blair & Co.,
lent $3,000.000 at 51z and many other fin
ancial Institutions lent large sums at
correspondingly higher rates. After
those loans the rate dropped back to
5M but again quickly advanced to 6
rPI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
These Prices Tell YOu

just how much you can
save by buying here. To-
morrow, the last day of
the month, we want to
force the sales UP to make
it the best business day of
the month. If you can't
come to the store use the
telephone and we will de-
liver your order promptly.
Best Cane Granulated Sugar
RI lbs for $I.Oo.
On $3.50 orders II lbs for SOC.
On $40 orders 80 lbs for S1.O0.
Hamburg Steak with
onions), 1b ......... .1Oc
Armour's Soups, 2 cans, 15c
Our own brand Lard,
lob pail ........ .$1.1O
Mocha and Java Coffee,
per To ...........2 5c
"a cup and saucer free with
each pound.)
Bouquet Patent Flour,
50-fb sack ........ .$1.19
Chuck Steak, 3 lbs. .25c
Plate Boiling Meat, ID 41ac
Good Vinegar, gallon. 1Oc
Dry Salt Pork. ID. Sc
Good Brick Cheese, 10. zoe
Sorghum, per gallon. 4Oc
Genuine Pork Sausage,
per To 1916
(Our own make.)
Flank Steak, 2 lbs for. .25c
Good bulk Starch,
s lbs for. ........... .25c
Egg-O-See, 2 pkgs. for. .15c
Atlas Oats, 3 pkgs. for. .25c
Matches, 1000 for. sc
Crosby's Best Flour,
50-fb sack ... 81 .25
Silk Soap, 9 bars. -. .25c
Remember we always have a nice
line of Premiums which we give to
our customers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29
Special Low Homeseekers' Rate Via
Santa Fe.

On the first and Third Tuesdays of
each month until December 81, 1905, the
Santa Fe will sell round trip tickets to
points in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklai1o-
ma, Indian Territory. Louisiana, New
Mexico and Texas. at the rate of rs per
cent of the one way fare, minimum $40,
limit q days from date of sale.
T. L. KING, C. P. & T. A,
Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29

On the first and Third Tuesdays of
each month until December 81. 1905. the
Santa Fe will sell round trip tickets to
points in Missouri, Arkansas, OkIaho-
ma, Indian Territory, Louisiana, New
Mexico and Texas. at the rate of rs per
cert of the one way fare. minimum SO.
limit q days from date of sale.
T. L. KING, G. p & z. A.,
Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29

A special meeting of Oriental Lodge
of Perfection No. 3, will be held at
Masonic hall, Friday, September %, at
.. m. to transact important business.
E. H. ANDERSON. v. NJ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-29

remember we always have a nice
line of Premiums which we give to
our customers.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-01-12
s1,ooaooo FOR /. A .,I new CAPITOL BUILDING.
the consrac. rate Of in.eres. 10 ten
LegislationaoP Proposed

the contract rate Of interest TO ten
per cent. aTn sar III
s B No. 4, by Ssoddard, providing
for the recording Of United States
pateats without acknowledgement.
s B No. 5 by Stoddard relating 10
school land leases and providing that
in Ease of default in school land
leases the commissioner can cancel
same and relet the land and person
~dsfaulting in first bid cannot bid
again.
S B No. 8 by Stoddard, providing
for the issuance of patents on sc hool
lands.
S B No. q by Stoddard, providing
for the loan of school money by
counties upon bonds.
Abel moved that the chair appoint
a committee of three to meet with a
like committee from the house to fix
compensation of Legislative en-
.ployees. Motion prevailed and the
chair appointed Abel, Wagner and
Northrup.
'1 House, January s..
Stokes, OF Marshal, moved that a
committee of FIVE on privileges and
election be appointed. Motion pre-
vailed. Speaker appointed Stokes,
OF Marshall, Turner, Rogde, Holman,
Belts, zafIt and sprick: \
Madison moved that the chief
clerk 81 tss 6ouss act with the sec
Rotary the ssnass IN preparing
sou copies Of Legislative manuel.
Carried.
"a Senate JsapsryT6
Prsysr b Ds1E Carson, 81 Scotland.
Toy moved that all resolutions
relating to the governments Of the
senate be referred to committee on
rules, Carried.
Lawson nominated 81. T. Cooper
for president pro tenn. Elected by
roll call Cooper alone voting naye.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-01-12
MANY MINOR BILLS FILED.
seme Twenty Bills Have Been
Introduced I'm EachsBody.
Ex.Governor Presented
with His Once Chair.
Interesting Notes.


senate, january y.
Messrs. Hussong, Oliver and Tar
hll appeared before the senate and
took the oath of Office.
Saltmarsh offered the following
resolution which YVES adopted:
Resolved, That the number of
senate bills 70 be printed for use OF
lhe members during the session be
sxed al 500 copies and that the
secretary be hereby instructed to
notify the publishers as provided by
Sec. 81, revised political code. 200
copies to be delivered for use of the
senate and 800 copies for the use OF
the house, committees and clerks.
Me- oughey moved that 5O0copies
Of tsovernor Herreidfs last message
and 800 copies of Governor Elrod's
Inaugural address be printed and
bound for the members Of the sem
ale, which carried. ss
Hayward offered the following
resolution:
Be Il resolved by the senate, the
hOuss Of Representatives concerning,
tAattho custodian of the state house
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-01-12

A. Anderson, of Aurora, school and
public lands.
George X. Burt, of Codington, military
affairs.
g. /. Vaughan, Of Clay, education.
j. d. Howard. Of Turner, corporations
aud bankers.
w. j. Sebbeson, Of Minnehaha, cities
and municipalities.
The president then announced the
committees.
Senate Committees.
Rules;
Lawson, Of Brown, chairman.
Cooper, of Lawrence.
Robertson, of Minnehaha.
Young. of Stanley.
Judiciary:
Lawson, Of Brown, chairman.
Robertson. Of Minnehahs.
Frieberg, Of Union,
Dillon. Of Yankton.
Rice, Of Moody.
Morgan, Of Charles Mix.
Cook, Of Aurora.
Whitelock, of Potter.
Cooper. Of Lawrence.
Elections:
Toy, Of Day, chairman.
Northup, Of Minnehaha-
Hayward. OF CLARK.
Branson, of Dawson.
y Royhl, Of Kingsbury.
< Morgan, Of Charles Mix.
May, Of Lawrence.
3 Larkin. Of Lake.
Hanlsy, Of Custer.
Education: sr8g stp3G 10
Payne. Of Clay, chairman.
Stoddard, OF Turner.
Koepsel. Of Brown. 49,
Mortimer, Of Meade.
Amsdem, Of Grant.
Cook, Of Aurora.
bonney, OF ano0rn 1888 L
vessis, Of Jsrauld.
Cassiii, Of Lincoln.
State Affairs. a
Abel. Of McC Jock. chairman.
johnson, Of Hamlin.
Doering. Of Hutchinson.
May, of Lawrence.
Toy, OF, Day. Al4I
willsie, Of Pennington.
Amsdsm, Of Grant.
Hutchinson, Of Beadle.
Anderson, of Deuel..
Ways and Means:
Dillen, of Ysnkton. chairman.
He'll, of Codington.
Hayward, Of Clark.
Toy, of Day.
Blanchard, of Campbell.
McCaughey, Of Sphinx.
johnson, Of Hamlin.
Larkin, of Lake.
Young, Of Stanley.
Appropriations:
Branson, Of Dawson. chairman.
johnson, of Hamlin.
Lightner, OF Edmunds.
Hanley, of Custer.
Royhl, of Kingsbury.
Frieberg, of Union
Williams, of Marshall.
Whitlock, of Potter.
Cordlll, Of Brule.
Railroads:
Saltmarsh, Of Hand, chairman.
Williams, Of Marshall.
Branson, Of Dawson.
Hayward, Of Clark,
Royhl, of Kingsbury.
NELL, Of Codington. y
Laghtner, Of Edmunds.
Hutchinson, OF Beadle.
Anderson. of Deuel..
Federal Relations;
Wagner, Of HANSON, chairman.
Koepssl, OF Brown.
Hougen, of Roberts.
Mortimer, Of Meade.
Amsden. of'Grant.
Doerings OF Hutchinson.
Cassill, Of Lincoln.
Counties and towns:
johnson, Of, Hamlin, chairman.
Frieberg, Of Aurora.
Stevens, Of Bon Hornme.
McOAughney. of Spank.
Wagner, Of Hanson. s
Morgan, Of Charles Mix.
vessie, Of Jorauld.
Public buildings;
stevensspf Bon Homme, chairman
Dillon, of Yapktou.
/, Whstalook of Potter.
Peyne, ~ Clay.
NSiil. o7 C~odipstep.
geQRillap, Of Miner.
Ht1nher, Of HYDE q 9a.
Ctttls snd AxShldpsl Qerporattons:
H6befls9p Nm chsirmsn
Cook ~ AQzor9
willsie. 81 renpknstoAs