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The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
RIPLEY on UNION DEPOT.
SAYS Kansas City station Ought to Be
Completed Jan. 1, 1908.

Completed Jan. 1, 1908.
Kansas City. No, June 25.-E. P. Rip
ley, president of the AtehisOn, Topeka
& Santa Fe, who was in this city for
a couple of days. said yesterday just as
he was leaving for Chicago, concerning
the new union depot: We propose to
build magnificent railroad station,
better than any other now built or IN
process CT construction. It has taken
years of untiring and patient effort to
get all of the railroads united on this
proposition. We have done our part
The railroads are united, the company
has been organized to build and operate
a new and adequate terminal system,
the ground has been bought. the plans
have been approved and the architect
selected. We win begin throwing dirt on
the new station as soon as the city
council does its part. We can and will
build the new union passenger station
and it's accessory facilities within eigh-
teen months after the city council ap-
proves our ordinances. If we can begin
in July we viii have the new terminal
ready for business January l. 1908.
I'VE are going to erect perhaps the
handsomest station in the world here
and we want to see it in a worthy set
ting. We want the people of Kansas
CITY to cooperate with US in making
the surroundings beautiful and attrac-
tive We want the same spirit shown
here that made your splendid park and
boulevard system possible. Do you
know what has made Salt Lake City? E?
Nearly every trauscontinenta1 passenger
is given a few hours to go about and
see the beauties OF 4Aat city. Kansas
City is a greater gateway for transcon-
tinentaI traffic. With a station built
amid attractive and beautiful surround
fngs. visitors would be tempted to ex-
plore further the attractions of this city.
Nearly all through trains would permit
stopoffs Of a few hours in Kansas City,
giving this great army of 'across-tne-
continent tourists an opportunity to see
the town.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25

ordinarily with SIS much sang froid as
If calling for ticket to Milan. II want
a special to take me to Alva, quick,
right away" reiterated the man in 6
hurry.
Taggart, recovered from his surprise,
rushed upstairs with his order and IN &
few minutes an engine and car stood
in front Of the depot, Kissing with
steam, ready for a lightning run to
Alva after the Panhandle express.
The circumstances that led up to the
ordering Of the special were quite ordi-
nary enough. An eastern emigration
agent, plotting fifteen homeseekers TO
New Mexico, Iarried too long at W1ch-
ita and missed sol on the Santa Fe-
As a forlorn hope, he took the Rock
Island No. IL to Wellington, made q
record breaking trip in a bus to the
Santa Fe station and there got his
special.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
on TANK CARS ToP HEAVY.
Railroads Discover They Are the Cause
of Many Wrecks.

of Many Wrecks.
All oil tank cars must be remodeled
is the decision Of the large railroads Of
the United States. These cars nearly
all belong to the big oil companies.
principally the Standard Oil company.
The cause for this decision on the part
of the railroad officials is that they are
top heavy.
There has been an unusual number
of wrecks caused by oil cars leaving the
track Especially is this true with the
roads that have dirt roadbeds or light
ballast Low joints cause the oil cars
to pitch from side to side and when
there are several bad places in the
track on a sh ort stretch the oil cars
will jump If the speed OF the train IS
not slackened.
The Missouri Pacific had a wreck up
on the Mcpherson branch recently ana
upon investigation it was shown that a
top heavy oil tank car was the cause
of the pile up.
Railroad men say that this defect
can be remedied very easily. As the
cars are now constructed the tank sets
above the level of the top OF the
wheels In some cases this feature IS
more pronounced than with other cars
Bv hanging the tank between the
wheels and below the level of the
bumpers. the defect will be overcome.
In the meantime all roads without q
first class roadbed in every particular
have issued orders to the trainmeE 10
run careful when oil tank cars are
part of the train.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
Gorernor MIclzex snealzs At ottawa.

Ottawa. Kan. June 25.-The Principal
speaker Saturday afternoon was Cover
nor Mickey, of Nebraska, the Chautau-
qua association having arranged for his
appearance some months ago. Cover
nor Mickey reviewed the lessons of the
civil war and the obligations to good
citizenship that have come down to the
present generation. THE soldiers in
the ranks Of citizenship" he said,
should stand guard that only fit men
may be chosen for Office and when fit
men are found they should be re-elect-
ed The evenings programme closed
with music and special exercises. Re-
ligious services were held at the taber-
nacIe Sunday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
* n. G. A1ARKs8fEN SELECTED.
Lieutenant Campbell Led the Team IN
the Fort Riley Shoot.

Lieutenant Campbell Led the Team in
the Fort Riley Shoot.
Junction City. Kan. June 25.-The
Kansas National guards. who have
been at the post range at Fort Riley
for the past week have finished their
competitions. The result of the last
two days competition that decided the
Kansas to Sea Girt in the fall to par
ticipate in the national competition
shows that the following made the
highest scores and will represent the
two Kansas regiments:
Lieutenant T. r.. Campbell of Com
with score Of $50 out Of $50: Musi-
clan H. l. Hunt. Company II, First
regiment 249; Sergeant F. P. Parmlee,
Company G, First regiment, 246; Lieu
tenant A S. Berg. Company NJ, Second
regiment, 243; Sergeant Guy P. Sawyer,
Company D. Second regiment, 2S3;
Lieutenant c. P. Eagle, Company I,
First regiment, 231; Sergeant B. Davies.
Company L. First regiment 230; Lieu
tenant c. c. Clark, field and staff,
First regiment, 230; Private c. O. Smith,
Company c, First regiment, 227; Ser
geant George H. Parsons, Company g,
First regiment, 21s; Sergeant J. w.
wood, Company c, First regiment, pa;
Lieutenant R J. Kessler. Company E,
Second regiment, 206; Captain A. H.
Herman, Company e, First regiment,
206; Lieutenant r. E. Stotts,
field and STAFF, Second regiment. 2O5;
Captain Bruce Griffith, Company A,
Second regiment, 205.
The captain, coach and spotter of the
team are yet to be selected. Sergeant
R. M. Foults. Company A. First regi-
ment, made score of 2z2 but could not
qualify for the team for the reason
that he has not yet served a year in the
Kansas National guard.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
knights of Columbus at Concordia.

#Concordia, Kan, June 25.-Several
hundred visitors from Kansas City,
Topeka, Atchison Wichita, Leaven-
worth. Salina and other Kansas towns
were here Sunday on the occasion of
the institution OF Concor3ia lodge No.
1142. Knights Of Columbus. by State.
Deputy ]. w Gibson of Topeka, and
District Deputy w. r. Kaffer of Sa-
lima. The degrees were given by the
Beloit, Salina and national teams in
the order named. There are 50 charter
mmebers of the new lodge. In the even
in ga banout was served in the court
room at which about 700 were served.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
/. DOUBLE TRAcK1NG ALTON.
Construction Work Causes Suspension
of Interurban Service.


Kansas City, Mo, June 25.-Chicago
& Alton of1icials say it IS not true, as
reported. that the Alton has abolished
its interurban service between Lincoln
and Springfield because it did not pay.
The service has not been abolished; 1t
merely has been suspended The Alton
is now engaged in double tracking its
line from. Lincoln to Springfield. The
work is intricate and exacting, and in
terferes seriously with the operation of
trains or makes It desirable to operate
as few as possible. Another thing that
operates In the same direction is that
since the cessation of the coal strike
in the Illinois fields there has been a
great rush of coal traffic over the Al
ton lines, and this has served to in
crease the embarrassment caused by
the work on the tracks. In view Of
this the management of the road de-
cided to reduce the number Of trains
passing over the lines where work IS
now proceeding 10 a minimum. All
through trains are now sent round by
another route, and it was decided that
while the Improvement work is in pro-
gress to suspend the tnterurban ser
vice entirely. When the double track
ing operations are completed, how
ever, the interurban service will be re-
sumed-
The double tracking of the line from
Lincoln to Springfield is but link in
the work of double tracking the road
from Chicago to st. Louis. The work
already has been completed from Chi
cago to Lincoln. Portions Of it have
been carried out between Springfield
and St Louis. When this link between
Lincoln and Springfield is completed
there will be but little OF the whole to
accomplish. The work Is being
pushed night and day with the greatest
energy.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
THE SCARCITY OF LABOR.
Contractor says There Is Plenty of 1t,
But Men Won't Work.

Concerning the cry "a scarcity Of
labor" which comes from various sec
tions of the country where railway
building is in progress, says the Rail-
way Age, an extensive railway con-
tractor writes: There Is plenty Of
labor but the difficulty is in inducing
the men to work. The papers are filled
with talk about labor shortage and this
makes them independent We pay good
wages, but laborers think more favor
able conditions may be found elsewhere.
and after working a few days or a few
weeks they pull up and leave, feeling
assured that there will be no difficulty
in getting free transportation and en-
ployment on some other contract. II
the. newspapers would cease their talk
about dearth of labor the men would
be contented to remain where they are
securing good wages and the difficulty
would be at an end" There is logic in
this argument, but the fact remains
that slow progress is being made on
many pieces Of railway work owing to
the difficulty Of securing and retaining
reliable help.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
soldIers to Jou1nev 225 Mic.

Junction City. Kan. June 25.-The
Twenty-fifth field battery will leave
Fort Riley on Wednesday en- route to
Seneca, kan, where 1t will give a drill
and sham battle on July l. The bat
terry viii stop al Waterville, Kan, on
Friday and give a drill for the benefit
of the townspeople. The distance GO
ing and returning. about 225 miles, will
be made bY marching.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
RosedaIe Joints omen

Rosedale, Kas.. June 25.=The Rose
dale joints. which were closed Satur-
day as g result of the Injunction cru
sade Of C. w Trickett assistant at
torney general of Wyandotte county,
did good business Sunday Nearly
all of the front doors were closed, but
the side and rear entrances We're open.
Slot machines were busy in nearly all
of the places. In Kansas City, Kas.,
the joints were open too.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
A school OF HorsemansFip.

Junction City, Kan, June 2o.@The
general staff of the army is now con-
sidering the practfca bility of esta blish-
ing school of horsemanship at Fort
Riley for the noncomnissfoned officers
Of the cavalry and field artillery IN line
with the other work Of the school Of
application at that post.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
R,.,o,,ettes as Engine Fuel.

ronsl1I -James g. McNally, writing
from I.ieee- SAYS that It is interesting
to note the continued increase in the
use of briouettes on the Belgian state
railways which were introduced IN
1898. For that year the eonsufnp sea si0n
90 472 tons: 1901, e7,755 tons; 1902.
11o.s0o tons; 1903, 1929 tons. and
In 1904. 2O5,175 tons. It Will be seen
that the consumption IN 1904 was 1,00o
times greater than in 1888, the nrsS
wear Of their USE
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
Twins Named After Curtis.

Hiawatha. Kan. June 25.-Mr. and
Mrs. John Connell, fullbiood Sac In
dians. who live on the North reserva-
ton in this county, are the proud par
ents Of twin boys. Twins are most
exceptional happening among Indians
and the boys have been named Charles
and Curtis in honor of Congressman
Charles Curtis, of this district Mr.
Curtis is expected to do the right thing
by his namesakes. They are the first
Indian twins ever born on either Of the
reservations here
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
HANGING FROM A TREE.
Fishermen Find a Badly Decomposed
Body Near Parsons.

Parsons. Kas., June 25.-WhiFe hsh-
ing on Labette creek a mile and
found the body OF an unknown white
man hanging to a tree. The body was
badly decomposed. The physicians
who viewed the body at the coroner's s.
inquest testified that in their opinion
the man had been dead for week
a gray suit Of clothes nearly new.
There was nothing on the body by
which it could be Identified. He was
apparently about 35 years Of age.
The rope with which the man
hanged himself was a new one. The
body was buried after the INQUEST.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
white Tramp Shoots CoIored one.

lola, kas.. June 25@A negro Civ
ing the name of George Jones came
to the police surgeon Sunday to have
wound in his arm dressed. He said
he had accidentally shot himself. but
finally admitted that he had been shot
by a white man in box car about 80
miles east Of Wichita
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
81 SLOT IN Els BODY.
Instant Death of Peter Allen Who Ac-
cused Partner Of Dishonesty.

ITTSTNWT
cused Partner of Dishonesty.
Pittsburg. Kan. June 25.-Fred VII
mer and Peter Allen, contractors, who
have been engaged in sinking shafts for
the Sheridan Coal company, seven miles
north Of this city, got into an alterca-
tion about 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon
after paying off, over money troubles,
and Wilmer. who had been charged by
his partner, Allen, with dishonesty in
settlements, suddenly drew q revolver
from his pocket and fired six shots into
his partners body, killing him almost
instantly. Wilmer then drove to Gfrard.
the county seat, and gave himself up.
claiming that he shot in self-defense.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
Bov KiIIed bv Fireworks.

Mound City. Kan, June 25.@Luke
Underwood, a small boy Of Prescott, is
dead from injuries received while
handling fireworks. The boy had mis-
pockets nIled with the explosives when
they caught IRE from some powder
The body was burned to a crisp.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
A TALE OF HAIL.
KiI-w5n Reports Drifts From Six to
Ten Feet Deep.

Ten Feet Deep
Kirwin. Kan. June 25.-Rain. fell in
torrents Friday night for about three
hours. This Is the end of two
months drought, but it is too late to
benefit the wheat. Along the county
line and two miles south the crops
were beaten into the ground by hail.
Hail from two inches to four inches in
diameter fell for about an hour. Win
dow panes were broken and holes
beaten into tt ; roofs of houses and
barns by the hail. Hail cut holes in
galvanized iron tanks. Cattle were cut
and bruised by the hail and driven into
fences. One horse was killed by hail
and some cattle were drowned by the
high water in sIoughs and creeks.
The hail which was washed into the
hollows by the water was to be found
two feet deep. and ii some places the
drifts of halls were six to ten feet
deep.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
Clond Countv Harrest COO.

Concordia, Kas., June 25.=Har-
vesting IS in full blast IN this county
now and there is a pleasant surprise
both in the quantity and quality of
the wheat, which is OF high grade
and far more productive than was
hoped for. Oats also are turning out
far better than was expected Boun-
teous rains during the past week have
put everything in fine condition.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
HERE's ANOTHER sCoTTY.
Emigration Agent Who Got Left Uses
a Special Train.

Wellington. Kan. June 25.-.sGimme
q special train. quick; I want to go to
Alva-'' said a man the other day when
he rushed up to the Santa Fe ticket
Office here Agent Earl Taggart gaped
and stared at the speaker. who. lean
ing over the window Of the ofnce.
looked at him with a look of determin-
alton what ~ gasped Taggart weak
y. People don't order a special train
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
Great Bend Celebrating

Great Bend, Kan. June 25.=To
celebrate the laying of the corn erstone
of the new city hall in this city today
a half holiday has been declared by
the business men. The programme Is
in charge of the Masonic lodge. A A.
Hurd- general solicitor of the Santa Fe
in Topeka, and Samuel Maher of Kan
sas City. both ex-nlayors of this city,
will be here.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
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The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25

Kansas City, Kan, June 25-Frank
NJ. Holcomb. clerk Of 5VVyandotte coun-
ty, has issued the census for this city.
The report shows a population of n. 912,
or 5120 more than last year. The report
is less than that of the Hoye Directory
company which gives SO. 9.s82 The diff
ference is accounted for by the directory
containing names of some persons who
live outside the city limits while The
report Of Mr. Holcomb only includes
those inside.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
Eagles Have a ClaInbaISe.

Arkansas City, Kas. June Is
Three thousand Eagles from northern
Oklahoma and southern Kansas were
here Sunday attending a clambake
given by the local lodge. The pro-
gramme was cut short in the after
noon by rain storm.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
Uncle sam's New Pipe Line.

Bartlesville. I. T.. June 25.@The
first Independent pipe line to be built
into the Tulsa oil field FOR the trans
portation of crude oil has been started
for the Uncle Sam OIL company. at
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25

BartIesvil1e. where it will connect with
the pipe line from Bartlesvi1le to
CherryvaIe on Usage lot No. 43. En-
gineers started to survey the line. and
are working towards Tulsa. Several
cars Of pipe are on the road for the
line
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25

los Angeles and San Francisco wa
Rock Island $500 for Round Trip.
Tickets on sale June 25th to July z
inclusive, return limit Sept 18th. For
sleeper reservations and all other in
formation, sea
A. M. FULLER. c. P. A.,
Rock Island Depot.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
Slight Earthquake at Wamego.

Wamego. Kas., June 25.-Sunday
morning at s:35 there was a percep-
tble earthquake shock felt here It
rumbled like distant thunder, ratified
dishes on tables and made everyone
sit up and take notice
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
WORE BENSON BADGES.
Delegation of 6. A. r. AEen to Ottawa
for New United states Senator.

Lawrence, Kan, June PA large
delegation of Grand Army members
went from Lawrence to Ottawa Satur-
day wearing badges inscribed Ben
son." This was done in compliment to
Judge A. W. Benson. recently appoint
ed United States senator.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25

wichita. Kas., June 25@J s. Aus
tin. 3S years old was instantly killed
sunday morning BY picking up the
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and
Res1nrnA 81 90. San1a Ena

Tickets on sale daily, good returning
as late as October 3fst. liberal stopover
privilege allowed. Fast Colorado Flyer
from Topeka 1925 .. m. arrives Colo
rado early next morning. Rock ballast
track and Harvey eating houses. T. L
King. c. P. & T. A.. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25

Los Angeles and San Francisco Via
Rock Island S52.00 for Round Trip
Tickets on sale June 25th to July Z,
Inclusive, return limit Sept. 18th. For
sleeper reservations and all other in
formation, see
a. M FULLER. c. r. A..
Rock Island Depot.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
Interesting Statistics Concern
ing Railways Of the World.
We're Compiled By the Archiv
fur Eisenhahnwesen.
AMERICANS ARE AHEAD
Mileage in New World Greatly
Exceeds That Of Old.
Gossip and Matters of Interest
In Railroad Circles.

Statistics Of the railroads of the
world, compiled by the Archiv fur
Eisenbahnwesen. indicate an Increase
Of 1871 miles. or 81 per cent, from
1903 to 1904. which is the largest ad-
dition reported for years. though but
little more than in 1901, the new mile
age in each of the six years down to
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25

= 11-5 s11OF's N IIICISdse OI o 8 q
miles since 1898 and OF 59.549 miles
since 1900, making a total in 1904 of
550,735 miles. of which a little more
than half is on the American CONT
nent, A q per cent in North America,
and 39 per cent in the United States.
The mileage in each of the grand di-
1-isi0IaE laf ha Z
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25
TO THE COAST N Two YEARS.
Terms OF the Western Pacihc's $780,.
100000 Mortgage.

Under the terms of the new mortgage
for $50, 600 600, the Western Pacific
agrees to complete Its main line before
September q 1908. with adequate ter
Eninals at Oakland. san Francisco and
The Topeka state journal., 1906-06-25

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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-05-17
NO GENERAL POLICY.
Insurance Companies TO Settle Losses
in Their Own Way.

e.
Insurance Companies TO Settle Losses
in Their Own Way.
San Francisco, May 1.-THE insur.
ance companies will settle their losses
In their own way, each company act"
ing for itself according to the con-
tracts embodies In its policies and the
fire underwriters adjusting bureau will
make no attempt to dictate a general
policy or lay down uniform rules for
the companies to observe in the set
Element Of claims, according to a
statement made by Attorney T. C. Co
gan, who is legal adviser to the ad-
justing bureau. The adjusting bureau
is merely to act as a board of 1apprais-
ers in dealing with claims and only re.
port on losses sustained, leaving the
settlement entirely to the respective
companies. Mr.. Cogan said: y.
"The companies will pay what they
legally owe, Moreover, they will be
perfectly fair. But they will obey nc
rules laid down for them by any bu
sreau. n. :; 515
All the savings banks of this city
will reopen for business on May %.
oficiais Of the various institutions de.
sclared their banks to be in excellent
condition financially. M