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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-11

Mr.. Ripley in Regard to Mr.. Morton
The Chicago Tribune prints the fol-
lowing letter from E. p. Ripley, presi-
dent of the Santa F'e railway:
Editor of the Tribune-Permit me
to break what had intended to be a
permanent silence for the purpose of
replying to an editorial in your issue
of February II, bearing the heading
Paul Morton"
I have become accustomed to false
sions- I have realized that Mr.. Nor
tons political prominence made him
the target of unjust attack and that
it would probably have little effect to
standing of the Tribune makes such
comments as are contained in the
article in question I can no longer re-
main quiescent.
First let me deny that ''there is a
peculiar code of ethics in railroad
circles and that ''some men are per-
mitted to do things for their own
profit or for the profit of persons
closely related to them, which, if they
were done in any other kind of bust
ness, would bring down upon them
the censure of the whole commercial
world"
I Know of no higher standard of
ethics or of honesty and fidelity to
stockholders than that which exists
among railroad men-if there are ex-
ceptions they prove the rule. Mr..
body knows who knows him.
You instance three cases of alleged
wrong-doing on Mr.. MortOn's part,
viz:
First=The Hutchinson salt case.
It is true that Mr.. MortOn's brothers
were interested in the salt business at
Hutchinson, but that is hardly Mr..
Morton's fauft-the arrangement
made with them was not made with
the Santa Fe company alone, but by
all the roads entering Hutchinson, and
was a benefit for all of them. It was
precisely the same kind of arrange
ment that was made and is still in
force in hundreds of other places all
over the country fact well known
at all times to the interstate COM
merce commission.
Second-The case Of the Colorado
Fuel and Iron company.
Mr.. Morton did not ruin or drive
out of business the chief competitor of
the Colorado Fuel and Iron company,
or anybody else: it is not true that he
had been for years the principal officer
of that company; it is not true that he
was at any time while an officer of the
Santa F'e company interested in the
least degree in the fortunes of
the Colorado Fuel and Iron company
or had anything whatever to do with
its management The rules of the COM
pany expressly forbid its officers from
having any personal interest in any in
dustry along the line or with which
th0y are likely to have any sort OF deal
fngs.
Third-Mr. Morton has testified before
the commission in times past that he
himself violated the law. For this he is
to be honored because he had the frank
ness and Neutrality-suspicious. to admit
what others concealed-he was not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-11
WILL NOT LEAVE SANTA FE.
Fl. o. Nudge Denies Report That He
Is Going to Rock Island.

Denver, March HI. U. Nudge,
general manager of the Santa Fe rail-
way, when asked about the report
that he was going to leave that road
for the Rock Island, made a positive
denial. There has been no authori-
tative talk of his leaving the Santa Fe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-11

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea never
fails to tone the stomach, regulate the
kidneys, stimulate the liver and cleanse
the blood A great tonic and muscle pro-
ducing remedy. 35 cents. Tea or Tablets.
Gatlin Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-11

Catarrh Causes Disa-
greeabIe Symptoms.
Catarrh of the head
gives rise to a great
variety of disagreeable
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19
RoosEvELr ANo RAILRoAns.

Although President Roosevelt's mes
sage to congress was couched in diplo-
matte language, nobody knew better
than he, that he was not engaging in
pillow fight.
Nobody knew better than he, that
he was taclSling the stubborn hosts of
special privilege in their last political
stronghold, when he went up against
the industrial and financial bosses in
the United States Senate and in the
name Of the people demanded govern
mental regulation Of railroad rates to
the end that rebates and other forms
of graft might be abolished.
If the Senate were made up of hon
est representatives Of the great mass
of the people there would be no fight
at all, for then that body would be
responsive to the viii of the people
and would cooperate with the lower
house and enact legislation protecting
the people in their rights
But It is quite generally understood
now that for years the great combina-
tions Of wealth have been sneaking
their subservient tools into the Sen
ate, bringing about the election Of men
who represent class interests rather
than all the people.
And when President Roosevelt, as
the courageous champion Of the rights
Of the people and a government of
the people, by the people and for the
people, faces the United States Senate
today he finds that body made up
largely Of men evidently hostile to this
popular demand and determined to
continue running the government in
the interest of the privileged few rath-
er than for the benefit of the whole
people.
That's where you come in--you, the
average man. It's your right Presi.
dent Roosevelt is your representative,
your servant. He is making this fight
for you and your children and your
ohildren's children.
Have you never wondered how it
came about that out Of our Industrial,
commercial. political, financial and so.
cial system there grew a few multi
millionaires who reveled in luxury
while their millions of brothers found
1t mighty tough work to raise and odu.
cate families and make both ends
meet?
And haven't your eyes been opened
lately when you learned how the Nc
Curdys, McCals, Hydes and Alexan,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

dera grew rich handling the savings
OF the workers. the horde laid aside
to protect widows and orphans from
grim want2
Didn't Il open your eyes when you
learned how the Coxes. Durhams and
Mwphys became millionaires while
controlling the machinery OF municipal
government as political bosses
Can't you see that It was the men
on the inside, the men in control, who
got rich ont Of politics and insurance7
Doesn't it begin to dawn on you that
it Is the men on the inside. the men
in control OF our great transportation
systems, and their confederates, the
big shippers, who are getting the rail.
road graft and enriching themselves
at the expense Of the people who work
for a living and have no pullg
Isn't It plain that Roosevelt is the
most popular president since the days
of washington because he Is trying
to represent all the people and get
square deal for everybody
That's the central idea in this FIGHT
for governmental regulation Of rail.
road rates-a square deal fer every
body, square deal for the big ship
per and square deal for the little
shipper, square deal for the Norge ls
and the Rockefellers and a square deat
for you.
And every honest American citizen,
without regard to creed, color or poll
tics, who believes in square deal for
all and special privileges to none
should get right back of President
Roosevelt in this fight for represen.
tative government and give his de-
mand on the Senate all the force of
demand Of the whole people of this
republic.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

James Brown. found guilty Of grand
larceny and sentenced to two years In
the penitentiary. bond placed at $1,000;
Is days TO file petition in error.
Ed Carpenter, found guilty OF rape In
first degree. sentenced to ten years in
the penitentiary; thirty days to appeal
Ed Campbell, found guilty Of rape
in the second degree sentenced to five
years In the penitentiary; thirty days to
appeal; bond placed at $4,000
Richard and Charles Thomas. on trial
for manslaughter, jury celebrating.
J. p. Bachelor VS.. Kate Statzell et
al. foreclosure Of mortgage; judgment
set aside and vacated on motion Of
plainuf
Phillip Coleman VS.. r. ]. saddler ct
al. cancellation OF deeds and mortgages
and accounting; each party ordered TO
pay into court S25 TO dcfray expenses of
referee within five days from this date.
plaintiff eNcepts.
In Saturdays report OF the district
court proceedings in case No 447l the
title should have read. "The Meridian
Townsite and Right OF Way Co. VS. w
$. Cooper; promissory note" Through
an error the defendant in the case was
reported as being John McBrine. Mr..
Mcl3rine Is defendant in case No. 4475
S. L. Holstein vs.. John hcBrine ct al;
appeal rom Justice court.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19
BUSY DAY IN DISTRICT couRr.
Penalty Is Imposed for Selling Cigarette
Papers,

In district court this morning these
cases were disposed Of;
/ The Patterson Furniture company Vs.
York Byers. appeal from probate court;
! plaintiffs motion 20 reinstaSe cause ov-
erruled and excepted.
Tho Bes Line Construction co. vs.
G. G., Hornor. recovery OF money: plain-
tins motion for new trial overruled and
excepted
The Bes Line Construction Co vs., r.
$ Reaves, appeal from probate court;
defendants motion Tor new trial over
ruled and excepted
G. c. kinney indicted by grand jury
for selling cigarette papers, plead guilty
and fined s25 and costs.
Ernest Henson, by next friend Us. "
Urban. damages 20 person; plaintiffs
motion for new trial oyeruled and ex-
opted.
Martha vann VS.. Joseph vann. di-
vorsci journui entry filed
c. H. scrutchheld vs. W A. Johnson
Let az recovery of money and foroclos-
uro OF mortmge leave 10 Minneapolis
Centml Life 10 answer instanier
Guthrie Lodge no. p a. H. g. A. A.
~. David swank. ct an damages. leave
10 defendant 10 h,o answer and petition
Ia ten days
W. p. Eager a. al vs.. s. r. seeds ct
az recovery OF money. Judgment for
plaintin for S26t75, and for Ward and
i.otta for COSTS. Motion by plaintiffs FOR
new iril oFcrruied and excepted.
The state Capital Co VS. The Mor-
cahtle Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
ol Boston. recovery OF money. finding
OF facts ntsd
r. n. headleS vs. Charles HUI. to
quiet title. stricken from calendar
Anna Muriha VS.. Archie Ressen ot al
foreclosure Of len; default Judgment as
per journal entry.
Henry Braun rs. Alfred Nelson ct al
foreclosure OF morigase; defauit; iudg-
ment against Nelson.
Morris Sauiish vs. Frances A. Moore.
formerly Frances A. Reeves. q an fore
closure o mortgage and appointment OF
receiver; Mrs Moore wlthdsaas answer
and demurrer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19
INAUGURAL PLANS.
Executive COMMITTEES Meets and Dis
cusses Program.

The executive committee having IN
charge the arrangements for the Frantz
Inaugural met at the Elks clubs rooms
last night and outlined plans for the in-
augual entertainment The commit
zee discussed the details Of the celebra-
ton ana suitable date. although Che
matter VIII be arranged 10 suit the con-
yenience Captain Frantz. Although
no definite program was arranged the
following suggestions We're strongly con-
sidered Address at the opera houss
fro none 20 two-thirty, reception 10 in
coming and outgoing governors and
their wives al the Carnegie library from
half past two until five. In the evening
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Jones, and his l2-year-old son to chairs
in the railroad station here this morn
ing before daylight, six bank robbers
pried their way into the sufied Savings
bana on Main street, blew open the
safe after the ourth attempt. and made
away with about $4,000 worth Of reg
istered bonds and stocks, not negotia-
bic, according 10 President NJ. r. New
ton, Of the institution. They overlooked
$4,000 in cash and negotiable bonds In
a drawer nearby.
Although the safe was wrecked and
the explosion was heard or a quarter OF
a mile away, the robbers escaped leav-
ing no clew whatever
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19
NOTICE TO FARMERS.

Professor Fields and other prominent
speakers viii address the farmers in
Guthrie on various subjects at the an
nual meeting which viii be in session
AT the city hail. Wednesday and Thurs
day. December 20 and a. an Interested
are urged TO be present A request is
made for an farmers 10 make a display
OF ten ears OF good seed corn. which
will be passed on by an expert. Pre-
miuns will be given for the besi ten
ears OF each variety. The ladies' are
cordially invited TO attend tho meeting.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

the inaugural ball viii probably be Civ
en- In the city han auditorium, which
viii be elaborately decorated for the oc-
casion. A bunet lunch viii be served
and attendance win be such that con-
fusion Of any sort will be avoided.
A number OF sub-committees viii be
appointed Wednesday night
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

The Washington Star speaks OF Gov
ernor Ferguson's late report in a very
complimentary manner. THE COVER
sscs's report" says the Star. tells Of
Ohahomus mage development in a
comprehensive manner, so that he who
runs may read
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Being self made man. and heartily
satisfied with the Job. Mr.. J. w. Nc.
Neal can not appreciate school class
rivalry. When your Uncle Joe attend
ed 'deestrict school percentage com.
prised the curriculum and mumble-peg
was forbidden.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19
PREss COMMENT.

paper so well informed as the Guthrie
Capital should publish a picture OF
Pleasant Porter in fun Indian garb
in connection with a suggestion Of his
becoming a United States senator2 The
Capital well knows that Chief Porter
does not and never has worn the Indian
toggery with which Il decks him. that
In any collection OF well dressed. intel
ligent looking gentlemen no variation in
his costume and general appearance
from others OF the company would be
noted. Why by such misleading Illus
trations, give ground for the already TOO
prevalent opinion as to the uncivilized
condition OF the country?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Prince Peter Kuroratkin Is the head
OF the Russian revolutionary party,
Remembering what usually happens to
those Kuropatkins, we are beginning
to lose hope for the revolution.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

The faculty at the Logan county high
school should brace up. Glass rivalry
is all right but Smart Alexism should
be tabooed. AS rule when juniors
get overly gay, at the expense OF class
room discipline. they are spanked by
the dean of the faculty and the Incl.
dent is closed
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

However, IL any one thinks that
Governor ferguson Is not a fighter, he
should revise his thoughts. The ex-
ecutivc Is already starting the machin-
cry looking to future decapitations Of
enemies.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Nice. dignihed methods the state
hood delegation pursued at Washing.
ton Tramping from hotel lobby to
hotel lobby with Missouri shoat and
an emaciated little girl from Oklahoma
city, making the pig saueal and the
little girl sing, Of course helped along
sfafehond
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19
Home Made

Have your cake, mullins, and tea bis
cult homemade. They will be fresher,
cleaner, more tasty and wholesome.
Royal Baking Powder helps the house
wife to produce at home, quickly and eco
nomically, fine and tasty cake, the raised
hOt-bisclit, puddings, the frosted layer
cake, crisp cookies, crullers, crusts and
mullins, with which the ready-made food
found at the bake-shop or grocery does
not compare.
Royals the greatest Of bake-day helps.
sANna rowDss CO.. asw vOa&
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Deacon House OF the Topeka Capt.
tai, has written a book detailing
Grass Root" experiences. Governor
Ferguson has just cause to complain.
House has infringed on the governors
copyright
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

A doctor advises people to give
their stomachs a nice vacation" II is
thought, however, that only the man
who hasn't the price of a meal will
take this advice
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

This razor back hog and singing
girl demonstration OF the Oklahoma
boomers have not materially advanced
statehood's chances,7 said Senator Joe
Bailey. However. the amusement is
harmless; so was Coxey's army"
Bailey IS right He reflects the senti.
ments Of Washington on this matter.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

General Chaffee is again seeing a
war between this country and Japan.
The general ought not to eat so much
lobster salad at those banquets given
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

To man up tree it appears that
the Oklahoma City statehood delega-
tion to Washington was composed OF
one razor back hog and a lot Of sau-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Now they fear that Count Witte may
be kidnapped. II those Russians are
wise. witte win be the last man in all
the empire that they take from his
,ost
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

An English girl has a fad for collect
ing her friends kisses upon an album
An American Sirl usually uses her
lips instead of an album.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19
TO BE CALLED sEFoRr soA7o.
Hazed Middies Viii Leave Hospital
Tomorrow.

Annapolis, Md, Dec. -Midshipmen
kimbrough, the hazing of whom has
recently attracted much aieNton. and
Midshipman Cooper, who was paralyzed
while IN class a few days ago. are both
expected TO leave the naval academy
hospital tomorrow, and Il is understood
THAI both VIII shortly be called before
the board Of investigation now sitting.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

til kaiser wishes to help the czsr
crush Polsad" The kaiser might
easily get into better business If
only he would try.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Everybody seems perfectly willing
Just now to let the President make the
football rules Of the country for the
next eight months.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

A Switzerland hen has laid 1000
eggs. This is calculated to make the
Swiss minister of agriculture caclle
some over our Secretary Wilson.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

What has become of that man Fair.
banks since congress openedg Uncle
Soe Cannon seems to be the whole con
rressional show.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Rejecting upon the task that he is
now up against is enough to cause NJ.
Witte TO look with regret back upon
those days at dear old Portsmouth.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

the struggle fcl wealth and power viii
ruin the republic Then isn't 1t time
Tor Johnnie to call the old man ofg
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

The way that the President is ap.
pointing good Democrats to office
these days appears to be rather dis
pleasing 70 those bad Republicans.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

only death stops the tax collector,
and even the collectors successor
qualities and comes right on after you.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19
avRoLAas - sANk 80.

Bind Watohman and Son 20 Chairs at
Sheffield, Conn.
sufdeld, Conn. Dec. 1s.-After bind
ing eho railroad watchman, William
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Spain Is Kicking over her internal
revenue and tari1 laws 3 llu is try.
ing to act just like rep bio
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Of the battle; II we lose the hg:.t we
are vanauished and undone for years
TO come. Come what will. hold your
cotton for 10 cents. the more who will
do this, the sooner the fight Is won.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

At the Grand Leader the purchaser
is allowed TO take on one-fourth price.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19
LOCAL POINTS

The Business League win meet tonight
at the city hail.
A Christmas stamp table has been in
stalled at the postoaice
The Salvation army is preparing for a
big Christmas. Several scores Of people
VIII be fed.
W. IT, Emerson, president Of the
Farmers and Merchants bank Of Sparks.
was IN the city today
Loren Drake. Of Goodnight. was a
visitor In Guthrie today He says cot
ton is fairly rolling into Goodnight
Al Williams auto is In the stan
awaiting repairs. Williams. Cotting-
nam and overton drove TO watonga a
few days since, and the machines tires
were cut TO pieces.
Chauffeur Paul Eoster Is rapidly deveI-
oping into a Barney Oldheld The way
ne sends his gas wagon along is won-
der TO country horses. Chief Gates rode
20 Fosters driving the other day and
became seasiek. lie wanted TO get out
and walk home.
J." =. Irwin. Of the Southern Cotton
associalion, issued card today. advis-
ing farmers 10 hold their cotton for rs
cents. tie says. "l5 cents for the re-
malnder Of our cotton Is our slogan"
hut there Is am issue pre-eminent that
must be emblazoned on our orlname of
ballle' ana that Is THE people VINO
faise cotton shan have something TO
saY i1 determining its value" Il this
IS your sentiment, then rally 20 the asa
OF your brother already in the forefront
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

John D Rockefeller Jr, cars that
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Joplin Globe: The Guthrie Leader
persists in referring 20 the efforts OF
the Oklahoma delegation in Washing
ton as a razor back hog" method But
1t doesn't matter much what you call
the method Any old name win be an
right II the delegation accompllshes
what It went after
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Oklahoma is protesting because it's
statehood boomers In Washington are
parading a razor back hog as mas
cot From the way the Okahomans
are monopolizing attention. the Arizona
and New Mexico contingent win agree
that BERKSHIRE or Poland China
would make more suitable Oklahoma
emblem.-Kansas City Times
It's impossible to keep all ihe fools
at home when crowd like that starts
out. And the pity Of It is that the ac-
tions Of the silly contingent are more
widely heralded than are the quiet.
sensible proceedings Of the intelligent
majority.--Purcell Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

Watonga Herald: Ii now develops
thai Grimes is stockholder IN the no.
torious sanitarium. Dennis Flynn also
has his grab hooks in for a few thou
sand dollars of stock. which MoNeal
says is safely paying fifty per cent on
the investment. Grimes, Flynn and
Ferguson have worked shoulder 10
shoulder In the republican ranks, with
Crimes as counsellor and adviser. ever
since the party was organized in the
territory. A man seldom goes hack on
his friends. With Grimes and Flynn as
stockholders. how could Ferguson make
a thorough investigation of the sanlta-
rum? But now that a Mcclure man
has been appointed, Grimes sees the
handwriting on the wall and slips out
before the crash comes. We do not
mean to insinuate that uhe Mcclure
faction OF the republican party Will
strive to give a bette administration
than has been given the past four years
but 4 Is diamond cut diamond. and oy.e
faction Il sure to show UP the rotten
ness of the other.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-12-19

s'fAl sANl"a F0w0ss CO.. Asw YOak.