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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-13
HEARD IN PASSING

When you are tempted to eat a
 green apple just remember that it is
 two to one you will be operated on for 1 appendicitis.
 1 No one can blame Russian officer
 who surrendered from refusing a pa
 role. He knows that he is better off
 in Japan than at home.
 1! There are some public officials who
 seem to understand Mir Cleveland's pronouncement that "a public office is
 public trust" so literally that they are adopting trust methods. The president might just as well
 recognize that the protected hog is | hound to get "his feet in the trough 1 It is the nature of the beast, and the removal of the protection Is the only cure.
 It is too bad we cannot all get the Panama commission to do our pur- chasing for us. Then We might have
 some show against the protected hogs" who have their feet in the trough"
 France is. not to be congratulated upon the retirement of Minister Del l Casse. The French diplomat had done q great deal for his country and he aimed to do great deal for the world. but h. las been denied the cordial and
 helpful support that was his due and
 has becolEe weary of carrying the heavy bu,den alone. France cannot afford to part with men like Delcasse. Providence Telegram
 Joo -;.lo his fevered brow at the opening of the centennial exposition in Portland, Ore. by using up the ice water provided for drinking purposes on the speakers stand, it seems almost cruel to try to prevent him, as the wife of the presi- dent of the exposition is said to have done. No wonder the Illinois states man vas angry and threatened to pull out of the list of orators on that great occasion. The Oregon people should know that the ice water bath is GUS tomary concomitant of legislation in Washington ill tie glad summer time. --Hartford Times.
 It has been represented that should the government buy steel rails abroad it would cripple American manufac- turers. If the entire Panama railroad were rebuilt, not enough rails would be needed to supply some of the American mil s with one days work. Seven thousand tons would more than supply the needs of the road These rails are now sold at foreign prices in foreign lands by the American mills, end it is difficult to comprehend why they cannot be delivered at Panama, another foreign country, at similar prices. There is no apparent reason why the canal should be made to pay % per cent more than the people on the isthmGs merely because the canal Is being built by the United States government. There is reason in all ;hings.-Bdltimore American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-13

Among what may be termed the specific influences of the week may be mentioned increasing dullness in the iron and steel industry and the publi- cation by the Analgamated Copper Co Of its initial statement. says Banker Clews. The former influence is proba- bly, more or less seasonable. The Amalgamated statement proved con siderable of disappointment, as it showed the company to be simply q carrier of other mining properties and not mining company itself. as many had been led to believe. shortly after the stock was tioated the price of cop per advanced to 17A cents per pound which caused dividends to be paid at the rate of per cent quarterly. The stock advanced thereon to 130. After this the price of the metal declined to 11l2 cents per pound and the stock of the company fell even more in propor- ton than the price of copper. as 1t re- ceded to 335s. and the dividend in con sequence fell from per cent to per cent per annum. Copper metal is now selling at about 15 cents per pound. an advance of 3ia cents from it's lowest price if 1903. which put the stock down to 335s. The statement shows Ss.9i2.- TIP surplus reserve, s7,3JO.OO0 being loaned out to the Wabash Copper Co. enc of its subsidiary companies. This feature of the statement did not seem 70 be kindly received in the street. as the collateral for this loan is far from being d quick asset.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-13

The Moroccan situation is beginning to attract considerable attention. al- though somewhat overshadowed by the peace negotiations. Germany has issued an invitation 10 all the powers signaf0ry 10 the convention of Madrid. negotiated in 1ss0. to attend an inter national conference to take steps 10 preserve the open door in Morocco. and as the United States signed that convention it ia invited to the new conference Moreover. it is intimstei that President Roosevelt intends to send a representative to this confer ence. although by 90 doing he would run the risk of seriously offending both Great Britain and France. especially tho Istrer. says our Washington cor respondent It will be remembered that France and Great Britain nesB- tizted a treaty whereby the former guaranteed the open door in 1IOrOocO for thirty years and when the treaty had been duly signed it's contents were communicated to Germany ImnleIi- atelr. or almost so. Emperor William made his plans to go to the Nesiitsr- rznezn and touch at Morocco While there. CT sooa after be had been there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-13

trunk around if. place it on the top of the pile. and then calculate it's posi-. ton. and push and pull until it was square in it's place. The oldest. be cause the most reasonable thing. was to see the elephant. pushing against the end of a very heavy log. stretch out one hind leg to give himself bal. ance and purchase. That seemed tc bring him. somehow. very near to us; he was not only doing our work. but he was doing it fin our way.
 Presently. with one accord. all the elephants dropped work and moved fin in the direction of the sheds
 That means it's II o'clock said the foreman Dinner hour. Not for King Edward himself could we get them to do a stroke of work from now till T It's their of time. At 3 they begin again. and work till dusk. and they start about ( in the morning. but they don't understand overtime. - Pail Mall Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-13
THE IMPENDING ORGY.

For years it has been customary to
 bewail for some days after the Fourth ! of July the discomfort. the confiagra- tons. the maimings and the deaths ] Which are attendant upon our method
 of celebrating Independence day. and
 to demand, with fine show of return
 ing reason and righteous indignation. 1 that the repetition of such miseries shall be forbidden by law: and then to
 do nothing practical about it or to ig- nore or defeat the efforts of those who do seek to abate the evil. We are elo- ] quent over the iniquity of theft after the horse has been stolen, and versa tile and enterprising with plans for putting burglar proof locks upon the
 door, but the door remains lockless
 and all We really do is to put another
 horse in the stall to be stolen next year.
 Never were the Bandar-Log more pro
 life of grandiose schemes and more
 tickle and impotent in their achieve
 ment.
 Last year the orgy was somewhat
 more prolonged. more barbarous and
 more destructive than usual. It began
 early and lasted for weeks. especially on Sundays, eliminating. of course. on
 Independence day itself, after which
 for fortnight there accumulated d
 long roll of juvenile morality. More than common attention was paid to it.
 too. and there were exceptionally viz orous demands for prohibitory legisla- tiOn. These were made by insurance companies. by health officers and by the police. There were brave resolu- tions. too. that something should sure ly this time be done. But nowy It is the old story of the Bandar-Log NoIn- ing of real importance has been dope. ence day, with every prospect of IT, We are only a month from Independ- beating and even increasing the rec ord of last year.
 This is humiliating and dishearten- ing. Yer even now the possibility of relief at least in this city is not past. if only the police will do their duty. We have said the police authorities have asked for reformatoTy legislation. That has not been granted. IL remains. then. for the police to show their sim ceTity and zeal by enforcing vigorously such laws upon the subject as do exist. At least one new law. dealing with the deadly toy pistol. has been made. It should be enforced to the very letter. and so should the other laws relating to explosives and fireworks which have for years been violated with impunitv. If only the existing laws were enforcesi the major part of the nuisance wouId be abated- But they are not enforcesi- They are widely. openly and fagrantly violated in the storage. sale and use If explosives The lavbrea kers know it Tie police know it. The public knows ft- IL is idle in such circumstances to talk about new laws If the old ones are not enforced new ones would he IL i-to use current phrase--up to the police to cheek this yearly debauch hy strictly enforcing the law or else to quit calling for more ravs. and il is mp to the people to require and to support such action by the police or else to quit lzmeufinz the devastation vhich they permit to come upon them York Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-13
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1905.

Arrangements are practically com plete for the trip of Secretary Taft to the Philippines and it is regarded as noteworthy that few members of con gress of any particular standing, espe- cially in the republican party, will make the journey. There are few of the more prominent democrats, but the leading republicans in both houses of congress are conspicuous by their absence. The reason of this is not easily explained, although it is said that the older men in both parties re- gard the trip as too expensive and arduous to permit of their undertaking it
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-13

Considerable interest Is manifested in what is termed the peaceful revo- lution of Norway against the rule of Sweden. The particular interest which attaches in Washington being due to the fact that it has resulted in the return of Minister Grip. who was popular in the national capital. Min ister Grip is Norwegian and will, it is supposed. resign from the diplo- matic service of Sweden when he re- turns to the Swedish capital. The out come of the revolution is also looked for with interest especially as it seems possible that Norway may establish a republic following the lines of the United States, but it is hoped with some modern improvements.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-13
If the judgment of prominent repub-

If the judgment of prominent repub- licans is to be accepted the president has run up the white flag before the assaults of the stand patters and will not call congress in special session next fall. The stand patters have been in- sisting that there would be no extra session for some time. but recently Senator Hansbrough, after long talk with the president came out and told the newspaper men that he believed that the stand patters had won the day. Senator Hansbrough is one of those republicans who belives, as did the president short time ago, that the people are being robbed by those tariff schedules which require revision. Moreover, the senator is standing by his colors. but he is likely to have a hard time explaining to his constituents next campaign why the president did not do the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
TO KILL HOCH.
Insane Man With This emission.
Is Arrested.
Deaf Mute Who Talks Of God
of Fire.
WRITES COMPLAINTS.
Calls Statesmen Worst Enemies
of ImpecuniOus Genteel.
Says That He Is an Objective In
Mystery.
WRITES COMPLAINTS.

A man who threatens to kill Gov
ernor Hoch and blow up the state
house, and states that the God of
Fire" has ordained him for several
anarchistic jobs, was arrested on the
streets Monday afternoon by Deputy
Sheriff Bob Miller, and will be tried
for insanity in the probate court. The
man is evidently a deaf mute, as he
makes no sounds except the meaning
less groans and shrieks peculiar to a
mute, and communicates only in
writing.
When found by the officer he was
walking along Kansas avenue and
gazing into windows. At each window
and then scribble something in a note
book. These writings were diseov-
cred to be meaningless words con-
corning Dean Kaye" and the high
church"
The officer took him to the county
Jail, not without some difficulty. When
he was incarcerated he began to write
vigorously, and these are part of the
remarks he made on paper:
The God of Fire told me to give
no information. but I have sworn
eternal vengeance on all pauper
| statesmen who are supposed self
made men. If it hadn't been for this
Hoch would have been no more as I
I WAS Oh my Way up 10 the CaDlLOl
| when I was arrested. One who has
risen from obscurity to aff1uence is
the worst enemy of the impecunious
| genteel. The time will come when
the capitol will be blown into atoms
and all legislators therein, even Hoch
himself.
It am perfectly tractabIe, but I viii
not have niger do service on me.
| Please cut the niger part, for if they
don't and I am ever released it will
! f,lr ffoh 4nOd .0F fv,5r to
4 pitiate."
The crazed man, after writing this
/ nonsense, wrote that he must have
/ cigarettes, and offered to give a. fine
seal ring for a package of the coffin
/ nails IN answer to questions, he
wrote ready answers. To the ques-
ton, ''HoW long have you been in To-
| peka?" he answered by writing: Il
/ do not cater to such questions; I am
I an objective toward mystery and such
/ shall maintain E en- tho heaven
and hell shall rise and descend in
wrath upon me- so do not interrogate
me further on Identity
In answer to the question, Were
you ever in any asylum ?" he wrote:
yes. It didn't, however, cost Shaw
nee county anything"
In a few minutes he forgot his re-
! Iuctance to disclose his identity. and
wrote when asked his name: 81.
Everest Worthington, NJ A.
The insane man is of slight build,
and about 80 or IS years of age. The
officers decided this morning that the
man was pretending to be a mute, and
a deputy sneaked up behind him and
fired a blank revolver shot The
prisoner jumped, raised his arms and
sat down again, without looking
around. The jar of the explosion was
evidently felt, but he did not seem to
hear 1t.
When captured the man was I'M
armed, and had no money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
FIX UP SELLS ESTATE.
Peter sells Topeka Property Valued
at 100000.

Lewis Sells of Columbus. O., came
to Topeka today to make a settlement
in regard to property here which be-
long to the estate of Peter Sells who
died last October. Most of the prop
erty is real estate and according to
Peter Sells will is to be divided
"amicab between Lewis and Flor
ence Sells, the children.
''Wiu there be any litigation over
the matter2" was asked Of Mr.. Sells
this morning.
mo, I think not" was his answer
Il do not see why there should be. It
was my brothers express desire that
there should be no resort to law to
make a settlement. He wanted it to
be amicable."
The part of the Peter Sells estate
which is IN Topeka is rated at a value
slightly in excess of 500, 1000.
After his brothers death, Lewis
Sells sold his interests in the show
business. He says that he is not go
ing back into that business again.
No" was his answer. eff I had
wanted to stay in it, I would have re-
NAMED right where was. I had the
best partners on earth and was en-
tirely satisfied. But I wanted to retire
and did Now I shall settle up diff
ferent business matters. Further than
that I have no plans for the future"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
HOWE AND GRAND OPERA.
Reveals His Familiarity With the
Great Stars.

E. w Howe, the editor of the
Atchison Globe, is perhaps the best
musical critic in Kansas or Missouri.
and there are few better in this coun-
try although there are many who use
more technical terms. Mr.. Howe's
critiques are always reasonably fair
and comprehensive by the average
musically untutOred reader, but they
reveal musical taste and intelligence of
a high order although he makes no
show of his erudiuOn. Monday S
Atchison Globe had very readable
and interesting account of the Satur-
day programme of grand opera at
Convention hall In the concluding
paragraph Mr.. Howe said that he had
used several words in his criticism Of
which he was. not certain as to the
spelling: Notable tbanshee," Cavel-
leria Rusucana and Jean de Reszke.
"a musical critic" he went on to say,
''in a town of this size writes i'll addi-
ton to musical criticisms, paid locals,
and does general local work 7 have
not had the time to look up the spell
ing of these words; accuracy in such
things cannot reasonably be expected
of paper in town of this size %
But accuracy in such things can well
be forgiven of a critic who writes as
cleverIy and entertainingly and know
ingly as Mr.. Howe in the following
which is a brief excerpt from a two
"I suppose have heard the old
Grau company thirty or forty times.
in st. Louis, Chicago, Kansas City and
New York. I used to go to one of
the cities named. hire the best room
at the best hotel, and attend every
opera given during an engagement
In addition, I attended lectures on
grand opera, given in the morning,
and during my spare time read mu-
steal literature. Grand opera is my
particular fad, instead of fishing or
hunting, or champagne drinking, or
occuItism. I have heard Melba so
often that know every mole on her
face and arms. And, incidentally, I
may say I regard her as the greatest
soprano I ever heard; I regard her
as superior to Patti Possibly one
reason for my preference is that I
like Media personally better than I
do Patti. OF course you have re-
marked that you have personal likes
and dislikes for those you do not know
personally. Patti always seemed to
me to be a smarty, and Media a good
fellow. Having heard the old Grau
company so frequently, knew the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
MORE BALL PLAYERS HERE.
New and Old Ones Report for Duty
In Topeka.

Another section of the Topeka base
ball team came in today. Letheby,
Dunn, Graybill. Stewart and Kean
were this mornings arrivals All OF
them looked fit as race horses
Dunn was the first to show uD today.
He weighs 100 pounds and is in the
pink of condition" He feels IT, 100.
'sWhen I left here last fall.' said
Dunn, 81 hit straight for Omaha.
There I got a Turkish bath and slept
for about thirty hours at one stretch
That made me feel good. All this
winter took the best kind of care OF
myself. I haven't touched q drink all
winter. and have been getting all sorts
of sleep. I never felt better in my
life He has been buying and selling
horses all winter with his brother at
Weeping Water, Neb. Though there
are a number of candidates for Dunn S
position, none of them will probably
beat him out. Ole Olson Will make a
trial for the Job if he comes back. The
management is not quite sure as yet of
his temperance
Letheby is a. big fellow, very quiet
and reserved. People who know him
say that he has 'eccentricities like Cy
Stinson. Further than that he has
steam like Jack Root. The two ought
to make him a phenom when he is
right.
Graybill is little short man with
quite a few years on his shoulders. He
is here at his own expense and at his
own bidding for a try-Out in the in
field. He has been railroading at New
ton all winter.
Stewart is a big fellow, a catcher
from the Chicago City league. His
bid for fame came through his catch
ing seven games for Comiskey's White
Sox last year when Mcfarland and
Sullivan were off duty. The Old Ro-
man recommends him very highly
Kean is a. chunky lad, also from the
City league. He comes with a. reputa-
ton that he is able to bat over the 400
mark in trolley company. His recon-
mendations would I'LL a book, and
Captain Abbott thinks that he will
make some of the out1elders hustle for
their Jobs.
Those who have reported were
given a little preliminary 'walk-out"
this morning. Captain Abbott hand
ed them a blue print of the city and
told them to walk about six miles to
loosen UP the sockets in their hips and
welcome the new corners.
This afternoon the team was put in
uniform and allowed to gambol around
over the park. Nothing more was
done than to tumble the ball around q
little bit and bat a few flies. By
Thursday Captain Abbott thinks that
his team will be in shape to begin
slamming things a little. On Saturday
a game will be played with the Wash
burn college team, while on Sunday
the Kansas City Schmelzers are here
for a contest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-04-04
BACK TO Topeka.
Rock Island Now Has $50
Employees Here.
Half Of These Had Been Taken
to Kansas City.
CHANGE HAS COME.
Capital City Once More Western
Headquarters.
Telegraph Department Is Again
on TmnO1.4anf One
CHANGE HAS COME.
Telegraph Department Is Again
an Important One.

Nearly twice as many people are now
employed in Topeka by the Rock Island
Railway company as were in the service
Of that company at the time the
changes were made which brought
about the removal of some of the offices
from Topeka to Kansas City.
The increase in the payroll in Topeka
has been brought about by the removal
Of several offices to Topeka which had
heretofore never been located here, and
by the return of a, portion OF the omlces
taken aawy.
At the present time there are nearly
$50 persons employed by the Rock Is
land in Topeka, and many of these are
Enen with families.
Fourteen dispatchers are located at
Topeka now who were not here when
the offices We're moved to Kansas City.
There are also ten more telegraphers
who handle nothing but Geographic cor
respondence, than were here at that
time, making a total of fifteen telegraph
operators, or a total of % in the tele-
graph department
The office of Division Superintendent
c. W. Jones Is now located in Topeka;
fifteen men ara employed in that de-
partment.
When the general superintendent
office was formerly located in Topeka
there were but three men in the depart
ment. J. O. Crockett, who has just
been located here brings back with him
ten man in the department.
The superintendent of motive power,
Thomas Roope, was brought here after
the removal Of the offices to Kansas
City. He has ten men in his depart
ment.
Principal Assistant Engineer ]. G.
Bloom and Division Engineer w. c.
Taylor are now located at Topeka with
a combined Office force Of about twenty
men.
A chemist is also located at Topeka
now.
The bridges and building department
under ]. S. Parks employs five men. The
land commissioner, tax title agents and
real estate men add four more to the
list. Three adjusting and claim agents
are now here. General Attorney NJ A
Low has six persons in his department
The ticket office and baggage room
employs seven persons, and the Kansas
division freight office employs six more
The travelling passenger agent is Iocat-
ed here, so that the passenger and
freight departments have about half as
many persons employed in Topeka as
were employed here when the general
traffic offices were here.
There are two depot masters, three
porters and an engineer at the station
Four water service men have headquar-
ters at the depot, and I'VE train crews
Of 1ve men each are permanently 10
Gated here. The switching work in the