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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

To accommodate holiday traveIars ,
rate of a fare and one-thfrd fo~ -.
round trip to many points a. ~ ~
Union Pacific and Its connectfno lt,,lu
has been placed in effect BY the TI ,,ies.
Pacific Dates Of sale. Dec 20. 81 90
1st, 1907. Inquire of F o san.
City Ticket Agent. 525 Kansas ave s'r.a.
or J. G, Fulton. Depot Agent, ''uS'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

ooos 1t is stately will be distributed
among thousands of workingmen of
the United Staaes4 largely railroad
men, Nearly. every large railroad in
the country. as. wen as a number of
the industrial corporations will grant
an increase to the employees, to take
erect January j. 1t is stated that the
total increase in the wages of railroad
employes this year will amount to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
JoINTIsT HEAVILY FINED.
Butch Sturms of Fort Scott Given a
Year and 81. 600

Fort Scott. Dec. 2O.Z-Butch'' Sturms
was found guilty of violating the pro-
hibitory law and fined in the aggregate
81 500 and sentenced to serve one year
and seven months in Jail. Seven counts
were filed against him and convictions
made in all but three, in these three
counts there was some hitch as to the
the entire day in the police court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

The directors OF the Southern rail-
way have just appointed Henry B.
Spencer. a son Of the late Samuel
Spencer. as fifth vice president of the
company. He was formerly general
manager Of the road A. B. Andrews
is retained as first vice president and
John M. Culp, Charles H. Ackert and
Thomas c. Powell are advanced to
second, third and fourth vice presi-
dents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
sudden Death of JAY Bird.

Lexington, KY, Dec. 20--Jay Bird,
the most noied sire in Kentucky, lied
suddenly last night. He WAS owned by
W. L. Baker and was foaled in 1880
and was by George Wilkes. 2:22, out of
Lady Frank by Mambrino Star, 2:2S.
Jay Bird has sired 10 trotters and
PAGERS in the 2:30 and five in the 2:1O
list. His produce had earned his own
er more than $4,000. Although 26
years old, Jay Bird had sired forty-two
living colts this year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
Basketball Teams Long "Trip.

New Haven Conn, Dec. 2O.-Yale's
basketball team left last night for a 1900
mile trip. accompanied by Coach Billy
Lush. The team will go as far south as
Birmingham. Ala, and as far north as
Chicago The hockey team will play
four games IN Pittsburg. meeting Cornell
there January 2 and T. and the all
interscholastic team of that city January
s. The hockey team will practice in New
York till January J.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
Tony Faust's Great Race.

San Francisco, Dec. 2O.-The fea-
ture OF the racing card at Emeryville
was the Fidelia handicap which was
won in a terrific drive by Tony Faust
Conceding weight to his field he ran a
remarkable race. as at the half mile
pole he was obliged to go around his
field, and then in a dingdong finish out
gained DR.. Lego. The attendance was
fair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

Toddington until the stewards had con-
ferred- Jockey Martin, Allowmatse's
rider, claimed that Sir Toddington was
ridden at the finish so as to shut Allow
maise off. The stewards decided that
AEowmaise had not been fouled. Jock
ey Johnson was painfully injured
against the fence in a crush of horses
in the race. Weather cloudy and cold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
PROT. NIavberrx Badly Burned.

Professor L. w. Mayberry was very
badly burned last evening while heat
ing some medicine for his little babe.
The medicine exploded, running over
his hands and setting fire to some lace
curtains which were near. He grabbed
the curtains and threw them out the
window but in doing so was badly
burned about the hands. He suffered
intensely until the doctor came and
dressed his wounds.-Arkansas City
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 2O.-Discuss-
ing a proposition today as to whether
he would consent to re-enter the ring
if a sufficiently large purse was offered.
James J. Jeffries said that he would
agree to fight Tommy Burns if $780,
600 purse was provided. He would
not he said, make a match with Jack
Johnson. the colored pugilist. for any
sum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
one I,eavenworth saloon Closed.

Leavenworth, kan, Dec. 20.-At the
conclusion of the Butler Truehart trial
in police court here, the negro keeper
Of a saloon and disorderly house at the
northeast corner of Third and Seneca
streets. was dismissed as to the first
two counts Of the information and fined
s1OO for maintaining a disorderly house,
the third count In addition the place
was declared a nuisance and was Or
dered closed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
Paw JeH s1.OOO to Referee-

Tonopah. New, Dec 20.-Manager Riley.
of the Casino Athletic club. has decided
that James J. Jeffries should referee the
Gans-Herman fight. The articles of agree
ment gave him the right of selection il
the principals could not agree. Jeffries
was offered 1000 and expenses to referee
and accented
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
Marvin TTart ID Wrestle-

Terre Haute, Ind, Dec. 90--Swanson,
the welter-weight wrestler. will meet
Marvin Hart 1T Louisville Christmas in
an attempt to throw the Dugilist three
times in one hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
Tnxes arc Pouring Ia.

ottawa, Kan, Dec. 2O.-There was
paid into the county treasury by the
Santa Fe Railroad company today, as
taxes for the year, $21. 94444. By pay
ing all its taxes at this time the road
took advantage of a rebate amounting
to 1861. S. The Missouri and Kansas
Telephone company paid S4S7.sS in taxes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
Christmas and New Year Tsates -
Rock Island '-~

To all points on Rock island ana
Frisco lines one and one-third 80
for the round trip Also to poInts is
senger association territory At 60.
spondingly low rates. Tickets on 10
December 20. 81. %. %. "a, IS. 80 81
81 and January 1, with final ref,,,,,,
limit January Z, 1907. For tfcIxafs -
full information, see Rock Tsls.,'5
agents. A. NJ. FULLER. q. p '''u
Rock Island 0ero.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

slack The large Touring mill of Colburn
days this week on account Of not being
ape ape 10 secure coal, even after buying all
tnat was possible from the local coal
yards. The coal companies have taken
advantage of the situation and increased
Inc 0rce of mill coal from Is cents to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

Ann Arbor. Mich, Dec 2O.=Paul
Parker Magoffin Of Washington, who
has been playing halfback. was last
night elected captain OF the University
OF Michigan football team Of 1907.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
AFTER WICHITA SALOONS.
Ministers and Temperance Union
Would Aid MFR. Coleman.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 2O-A meeting was
held IN the First Baptist church in this
cussing plans for proposed Campaign
against Wichita 1ointists John AEarshai
~ " lnHeld, special counsel for the state
temperance Union, and Robert Norris. Of
, Iopeka, secretary of that association.
were the out or town workers present a
number Of Wichita ministers also &c =
part In the meeting. Nothing was done
except the appointment of a commiffee
for a campaign P'ai7
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
NaYy Wants Game With Pennsr-

Philadelphia. Pa. Dec. 2O.-The Annap-
oils football management has asked Penn
sylvania for a football game to be played
at Annaoolis next fan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
Racing I'D New Orlcans.

New Orleans. Dec. 20.-The race be-
tween Sir Toddington and Allowmaise
IN the Planters stakes at City park
was not finally decided in favor of Sir
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

Junction City, Kan, Dec ~ ~
Christian church here a meefinF - me ne
FOR ene purpose Of organizing law en-
several hundred people signed go
pteoglng their support for that kind 81 a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

Newton, Kan, Dec. 20.-The Newton v
NJ G. A. basketball team defeated -.
Peabody basketball team, the score NJ
ing ~ 10 First game ever played on
a field goal. i4'sllAlns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

For boys and girls at Towards. ITO
Kansas avenue Basketballs, gymna-
sium supplies. Darlor games. etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

\ AArs pdi4ipuleL report Ol TIE CtiioA q
enc railroad and auxiliary companies Tor
/ the5Sear ending June 80. 1906. which has
1slst been received here. contains stalis7
tics of much interest, not only to rail-
road men. but to the general public.
Some of these statistics are given here
Average miles OF road oD-
Number of revenue passengers aoo.o,
carried carried one rSsg mIs. pasTsnssis s42544 Az
mile per II mile 81 Fl road ri i'e ol. 1ss12
Receipts from passengers RS. ,s1s. 2ss 054 90
Average amount received from
Rs esh R pssassger s
mile Of main ns Tack. .-lS psi ssOs72
A FsS 81 ps sSsi# Is Ss+ train ss ss
Freight traffic CwaybiH ton
Tons revenue freight carried. 1s,04s, s46
Tons company freight carried. 4515, 6e6
Total tons carried .s....--..-.--.. 1885, 54
Tons revenue freight carried
ore mile 81 Il. is 9 % $50
fH htss per ml.s roao~@ 12osl-4
Az. distance carried-revenue
R fgslf9s fF %is revenue freight 81
Average amount received from
Receipts per mile main track 50. os6. 50
Receipts per revenue train mile $3.S4
freight es PET revenue niue a. 5osu
freight It. ..a's MS 81 1920
Az. tons per loaded car-aii
It is shown that out Of a total freight
car mileage of 403. $50. S14. the loaded mile
age was 3o1, so 553. while the empty haul
was 10l, 49, 1852 miles. The average number
was 6S; west or south, 2265 The aver
age number of loaded cars per train was
DC
cars per train was 797.
The comparative figures show an in
for passenger trains, over the previous
year, and an increase of . cents per reve-
number OF passengers carried in the year
ending June 30 1896, was 4,S03, O94. COM
with an increase in mileage of 1901 miles
in mileage The average distance of pas
sengers carried in 1906 was 1878 miles. |
while IN the year ending 1905 the average |
haul of each passenger was but 1881.
There was reauction in the average |
Year e e8dns en f sBaw2 wa5 mics
and the year 1903 1901 miles While the |
revenue train mile earnings show an in |
age amount received from each ton of |
freight showed a reduction of cents |
ton IN the load OF eich Fl freight i.h car u
During the year-epding 1906 there was |
an increase of I cent ser ton in the cost |
of fuel coal costing s1.77 against s1.7e the
The mileage of locomotive in the last
year was increa sed from 327S4 in 1905 |
to IS 6S7 in 1906. while the average cost of /
repairs and renewals per locomotive per
annun, including value of locomotive des- |
troyed, broken up. Condemned or other /
from 49, 7g1.0z to z$s, 0S7Sga lin 1866 80
The ayeraees cost 1ofstnaintenance per
car including rryalpe-f Of cars destroyed /
1906 ~ 9F't 70 =
During the year erfs7ing June 80 1903. the
gross transportation receipts were $67, 2S1-
542 co. while the operating expenses in
Guiding reserve fund of 81 2OS. So 80 set
apart for maintenance, renewals, ETC.
was SEE. 1863. 775. 16. The fixed interest
charges of the road are S. $50 911. 80. So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

11c00acneS and Neuralgia From rsaras
Laxative Bromo Qufnine, the world 49, -.
cold and grip remedy. removes the eas, s1s
Call for the full name and look Tor sfe,S 49,
ture of E. w. Grove. 25c 9's na-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20

La Harpe, Kan, Dec. 20.-E- H.
Toby. living south of La Harpe, has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
MCPHERSON Short on Coal.

N1CE1IltFSOII SHUT OH NOstI.
Mcpherson, Kan. Dec. 20.-The coal sit
uation in Mcpherson has reached a ser
ious condition. At ali the coal yards it
is being doled out in small quantities and
many families have resorted to burning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
Fan EnnpIoyes, Christrnas.

The biggest Christmas present ever
made. representing nearly 100000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-20
UNION PACIFIC REPORT.
Shows Increase in Train Mile Earnings
Both Freight and Passenger.

The pamphlet report of the Union Pa
cifie railroad and auxiliary companies for
the5Sear ending June 80, 1906. which has
lust been received here. contains statls-
tics of much interest, not only to rail-
road men. but to the general public
Some of these statistics are given here
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-24
GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET
Liquidation in Wheat in Current Month
is Feature.
wEAKENs NAY AND STRENGTHENS JULY
Cash situation Not NJ Promising as
Recently-Near Month I'm Corn
weHkens, but Deferred
Futures Are Firm.

OMAHA, April o. 1906
May wheat liquidation was the feature
OF the market. as q result of wnicn that
option closed Nc lower At the opening
there was firm feeling on higher cables
ana prices were up Bda4c. After holding
hrm the ftrst half of the session the mar
ket turned weak, May holders selling and
replacing May with July and September.
Iney were Influenced by larger receipts
and poor cash demand. The demand in
July frmed that option and the close was
nc higher than Saturday.
Though there was early strength In
the May corn market, the weakness in
wheat was too much tor IL. The market
Receipts are small, but indications are for
n better movement soon. Cash demand Is
good. July and September were strong,
May oats lost nc from Saturday after an
early strength. Deferred futures were
steady.
Primary wheat receipts were SIS, 900
bushels and shipments $1,000 bushels,
against receipts last year Of $4,000 bushels
and shipments of $4,000 bushels. Corn re-
ceipts were 10000 bushels and shipments
go bushels, against receipts last year
OF $500 bushels and shipments of $1,000
bushels. ClearanCes were 12l 900 bushels
wheat, as barrels -four, $4,000 bushels
corn and 111,O0o bushels oats.
Liverpool closed unchanged to Md higher
en- wheat and huid higher on corn.
Minneapolis wired there was a poor de-
mand for cash wheat, and millers said houi
trade was duh and price not satisfactory.
The worlds wheat shipments were 1855, 0Ol
bu.; corn shipments we're 10000 bu.
Wheat visible decreased 100000 bu., corr
visible decreased $1,000 blu. and oats de
creased 625,000 bu. The total United States
visible is $4,000 bu wheat, against 30
against Ii .O9s,O 600 bu. last year; 7,492, 900 bu
oats, against l467l 900 bu. last year
Local range OF options:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-24


SHEEP-Receipts were not very large
this morning, the run being only about one
third as large as one week ago, but the
receipts were all on SALE which was not
the case on last Monday. when very
considerable proportion of the number
counted in was consigned through 20 east
ern shearing pens.
The market, as a whole, on both sheep
and lambs was in very satisfactory con-
dition and NIGH. be described In brief as
steady to strong in addition to being active.
Nearly everything received was sold and
weighed up at an early hour. Good wooded
lambs sold as high as $6.S5, the highest
price paid on this market since February.
There were a few shorn lambs good enough
to bring $3.50 There were few wethers,
but no wooded wethers or yearlings on sale.
at least, none of any consequence. Some
right good to choice wooded ewes sold as
high as $780, the top price paid for full
loads of ewes In three years
While prices are very satisfactory, and
while the market is in good, healthy con-
dition. 1t would be well for shippers to
understand that the best way to keep it
so Is to limit their shipments to such sheen
and lambs as are strictly well finished and
ready for market. The feeling seems to be
general that II sheep men will use good
Judgment in marketing their stock. that
there is no reason why the market should
not continue in its present satisfactory con-
dition.
quotations. Good to choice native lambs,
S. 50d6.s5; good to choice light western
lambs, Sc. 40d6.s0; fair 70 good lambs, SSV.
as 40; Gull lambs S46Oq5.5o; good to choice
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-24
CarlOt Receipts.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS
Features of the Trading and Closing
Prices on Board of Trade.

CHICAGO. April 23.-Proft-taking caused
slump here today in the price of wheat
age reports distant deliveries held firm, the
July option closing hc higher. May corn
was of nc. Oats were also down Nc. Pro-
visions We're 7lkd321kc lower.
The wheat market opened Arm on fair
demand by commission houses and pit trad
ers, the buying being due chiefly to the
tirmness displayed by the Liverpool mar
ket. Notwithstanding the decline here Sat-
prday. Later several leading commission
active protit-taking by local traders. At
the same time there was considerable
changing from May to July and September
deliveries This caused a sharp slump in
the price of May and at the same time gave
additional strength to July and September.
The Kansas state report claimed that 10
per cent of the area sown to wheat had
been abandoned and that the condition was
So. Private reports had previously est.
mated the condition all the way from 90
TO o.. The market closed irregular the
May delivery being rather weak while other
months were. strong. May opened hgAe
1Sifc and 79Ac and closed at sac. July
opened wake to h@%c higher at 78hG7SSbc,
closed at the highest point of the day;
Clcarances of wheat and -four were equal
TO 2C1,oC0 bushels, The amount on passage
decreased Gas, 900 bushels and the visible sup
~ decreased 100000 bushels, Primary re-
ccirts were $4,000 bushels compared with
$4,000 bushels a year ago. Minneapolis,
4i1 cars against 4l6 cars last week and 294
cars a year ago.
Increased acceptances from the country
Induced profit-taking in May corn and re-
suited in weakness for that delivery. Other
options were firm. Higher prices at Liver
pool tended to strengthen the local mar
ket other factors that had a bullish in
furnce were a decrease in worlds ship
nents and in the amount on passage. Th'
market closed irregular with May easy anC
other months firm. May opened Shade
10 h0Mc higher at 47h@7%c, sold between
a6s d467sc and 471Ad47Fsc and closed at 4
f7xc July opened Mmhc higher at 466
I NC sold OF 10 469sc and closed at 461sc
B ocal receipts were 113 cars with cars %
4 The trend of the oats market was similal
y o that OF wheat and corn. Likelihood O
AN Increase in, local receipts caused fire.
selling of May and resulted In moderat'
weakness In that delivery. Other options
held steady because of a fair demand b!
commission houses May opened at S2he
sold between 3lhd32c and S2hm32&c ant
closed at &c. July opened shade highe
at 30Ssd3O4tc. ranged between s01sqS0tc ant
closed Unchanged at S09sc. Local receipt
were l47 cars
ton due to loo decline in the price of liv
hogs Local longs were the chief sellers
At the close July pork was on 82hc a
1880 Lard was of 7hdlOc at $3.50. Rib
were also T1k@i0c lower at SS.6lhnS,IO.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow. Wheat
u cars; corn, 26 cars oats. l2S cars; hogs
l6OO0 head.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
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The disposition of the days receipts was
s follows, each buyer purchasing the num-


CATTLE-Receipts of cattle this morning
were larger than one and two weeks ago;
In fact, It was the largest run for a Mon
day for the month to date. However, a
portion of the receipts consisted of cattle
not offered for sale. so that the actual
number on the market was only about an
average The quality of the receipts was
nothing extra and the market, as a whole
slow and unsatisfactory.
Buyers started out this morning generally
bidding prices that were a little lower than
the close of last week, while statesmen
| seemed to feel that they were entitled to
fully steady prices. At the same time
buyers did not appear especially eager for
supplies, and, taking everything into ac-
count, the market was very slow and dun
1t was late In the forenoon before any
business of consequence was transacted
The meat market, as a whole, might be
described as slow to lower.
Cows and heifers were also slow and
dull, with the tendency weaker, but as the
offerings were not especially heavy, sellers
| in a good many cases reported that they
| were able to secure about the same prices
| as prevailed at the close of last week The
! tendency, however, was lower and in some
cases statesmen felt that their cattle did
| not sell as well as they would have done
| last week.
There was fair run of storkers and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-24

HOGS-The market this morning was nat
1Oc lower than last week and not very
active at the decline. All markets came
lower and buyers at this point seemed de-
termined to secure supplies at lower
range of prices or leave them alone. Their
bids were on the basis OF S6.32l5 for the
general run of hogs. Sellers were little
slow about making such large concession
and put forth every effort to force packers
to raise their bids. However, advices from
other selling points were too discouraslns
and sellers had hard work. The hogs sold
largely at S632lsGS.35, as against @,+2AEq
6.45 Saturday. The fact THAI the receipts
we're larger than usual on a Monday helped
packers to bear prices, as every one was
anticipating heavy receipts. The close was
stronger, the later sales being largely AT
$685.
It will be noted that the hog market has
had a steady downward tendency since
Wednesday Of last week, on that day the
hogs sold on an average of $8.5Oss, which
was the highest point of the year. Since
then the decline, allowing for slight re-
action on Saturday, has amounted to ABOUT
IKE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-24
MrtnI MARKET.

NEW YORK, April S.--METALS-There
was a strong advance in the London tin
market attributed here TO speculative con-
diitons and spot closed at Els IS and fu-
lures at els l5s Locally the market was
irm and higher on the cables, with spot
quoted at S3S.05Q39.3. Copper was also
ard futures at csc los. Locally the market
was unchanged, with Lake quoted at $3.50
dlS75; electric, tlS.25dlS50: casting at
SIS. OOGllS25 Lead was unchanged at Gi5 ISIS
Sd i'm London and at S5.5Oq5.60 in the local
market Shelter was high In London, clos
ing at e26 Is Cd for spot, but remained un-
changed at S6O5a6.l5 in the local market.
Iron was higher In the English market,
with standard foundry and Cleveland war
rants both quoted at ass Cd. Locally the
market was quiet and unchanged. No ]
foundry northern is quoted at SIS. 5Oals, So
No. foundry northern, ylS.00QlS.35; No,
foundry southern. S175O418.50
ST LOUIS April S.-METALS-Lead.
steady at t5.b; spelter, steady at 800