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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
THE Noise OF An AUTO.
An Instrument Being Invented Which
Will Record IT.

London, Dec. ga ''noisometer"
may be the next scientific marvel.
chief Commissioner Henry Of the
metropolitan police announced at an
automobilists' banquet that the prob
lem of constructing an instrument for
measuring noise is being studied by a
great scientist in consultation with
Lord Rayleigh-
Such an instrument would enable
the police to fix a standard of noise,
and remove the chief cause of com
plant against motor omnibuses, whose
noise and vibration cannot at present
be reduced for want OF an agreem ent
on what undue noise or vibration"
should be.
Unfortunately" said Sir Edward
Henry, I'VE have not vet been able to
formulate a standard of noise. The
form and intensity of electrical cur
rent can be expressed in terms of pre-
else significance, but the instrument
has not yet been invented which will
standardize noise.
II DO not say, however. that it can
not be invented. because am in COM
munication with scientist of great
reputation who is now devoting his
thoughts and ingenuity to solving this
problem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
RAILROAD NEWS.
All Gould Lines to Be Re-
habIlitated.
Retirement of Wabash Deben =
lures First Step in Plans.
DIN IN HNxAIIEE Il mn nTr
PUT IN DOUBLE TRACK.
Coast to Coast Line Must Be to
Highest Standard.
Gossip and Matters of interest
in Railroad Circles.

New York, Dec. 26.-The prompt ac-
ton taken by the board of directors Of
the Wabash railroad in pronouncing
operative the plan agreed upon for the
exchange of the $50, 1000, 900 debentu1e
IA" and b. bonds in new securities
is thought to signify not alone the I'M
ancIaI rehabilitation of the Wabash,
but of all the Gould properties.
The lifting of the Gebenture mort
gage from the Wabash evidently marks
the turning of the way for that pro-
perty, whose progress has been haRdi-
terms of the mortgages, which pracLi-
cally limited its development.
The Wabash viii now be in a posi-
ton to carry into effect many improve
mentS which are urgently NEEDED by
the property, such as double-t cking,
new equipment, etc. But it is evident
that these developments will also have
a far-reaching effect on the other Gould
railway properties. 1t is not unlikely
that the Wabash plan may be succeed
ed by one to increase the facilities of
the Missouri Pacific and its affiliated
lines
1t is understood as a matter Of fact,
that a financial reorganization of the
St. Louis Southwestern is impending.
This may take the form OF a divisional
bond issue to raise funds for further
development of the property.
While nearly all the great railway
systems of the country have taken the
opportunity curing tn1S year OF eXcep-
tional prosperity to provide for their
needs for many years to come by large
bond issues and, latterly, by huge in
creases of capital stock, the Gould
roads have not yet participated in the
movement.
Money for the construction of the
Western Pacific is, of course, already
provided for. But the Missouri Pa
cite has not yet adopted any compre-
heIasiVe plan for its future develop
nlent; although its rivals and competi
tors have been actively engaged dur
ing the last year or so with schemes
for their expansion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Railway Company.

Notice is hereby given that a Special
Meeting of the Stockholders of The
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail-
way Company, called by order of the
Board of Directors, will be held at the
principal Office of the Company, in To-
peka. Kansas, on Wednesday, the 30th
day of January, 1907, at II o'clock noon,
for the following purposes, viz:
To vote upon 2 proposal to increase
the capital stock of the Company Nine
ty-eight million dollars, such increase
to be Common Stock divided into shares
of the par value of One hundred dollars
each, so that the, total capital stock of
the Company shall be Three hundred
and eighty-one million four hundred
and eighty-six thousand dollars, divid-
ed into One million three hundred and
fourteen thousand eight hundred and
sixty shares of five per cent non
cumulative Preferred Stock, of the par
value Of One hundred dollars each, as
described in the Certificate of Incorpor-
alton, and Two million five hundred
thousand shares of Common Stock, of
the par value of One hundred dollars
each: and
TO vote upon a proposal to create an
issue of bonds of the Company, not ex-
million dollars, each of which bonds
shall entitle the holder thereof, at his
option during a term of years to be
expressed in the bond. to convert the
same into Common Stock, such bonds
to contain such terms and provisions
and to be issued from time to time
upon such terms as may be authorized
by the Board of Directors.
The stock transfer books will be closed
at the close of business on Thursday.
December p, 1906, and viii remain
closed until the close of said special
meeting; the books for the transfer Of
the Preferred Stock also to be closed
until Saturday. February 2, 1907, for
the purpose of the payment of the divi-
dend declared on said Preferred Stock
BY order Of the Board of Directors,
L. C. DEMING
Assistant Secretary.
New York. Deeember 5. 1906.
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HARTMAN ..Sf1LKED" ALTON.
Seven Millions in Profits. but the Road
in Bad Shape.

New York, Dec. 26.-Thats E H. Har-
riman and his associates MIXED the
Chicago & Alton railway of millions
while they left the property to deter
iorate is the complaint of the Rock Is
land men Whe have taken over the
management of the Alton. The Harri-
man syndicate is said to have carried
through an operation in high finance
of the most approved modern pat
term so much that the favored mem
bers Of that syndicate are supposed to
have pocketed nearly million dollars
in profits. The Rock Island group in
cludes William H. Moore, James H.
Moore Daniel G. Reed B. F. Yoakunl
James Campbell and their associates.
The specific charge is that the Alton
company, which was controlled by Mr..
Hartman at the time, issued and sold
to a Hartman syndicate bonds worth
% million dollars at SIS, which the syndi-
cate afterWard disposed of to one of
the big Three life insurance COM
panies at 90. In other words, the syn
dictate paid $3.50 for a $1,000 bond and
got rid of it at $3.50, a profit of $50, or
about IS per cent. ss
The Rock Island men are not making
these charges for publication, but they
do not hesitate to discuss them private
ly with friends and to predict a great
scandal. One of them in this connec-
ton said:
when Mr.. Hartman put through the
financial reorganization of the Alton
the company sold millions of bonds at
65 to Hartman scndlcate which
turned them over to an insurance COM
pany at So. While the syndicate appar-
emily pocketed a magnificent profit Mr..
Hartman failed to make: provision for
the future development of the railway
The Rock Island management, which
has just taken control of the Alton for
the coming year, flnds the property run
down. and money must be raised to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
DR.. Leego Captures another Purse.

San Francisco. Dec. 26.-Dr. LEGO,
winner of last years derby and of the
Burns handicap, captured the Christ
mas handicap at Oakland In a drive
from Proper, the second choice. Lego
was admirably ridden by Williams and
was undoubtedly BEST although Proper
came very strong, swinging wide into
the stretch and was beaten by only a
head. Ramus was third. Borghesi, the
favorite, gave up after running well for
a mile and finished last. Van Ness Won
the six furlongs sprint from Burleigh
in a pretty finish. Burleigh hung on to
the favorite all the way and the race
was between the two at all times. Van
Ness was q short length to the good
at the end. Ell Chihuahua, the TO 5
choice, gaIloped away with the opening
event. Jim Pendergast and Exapo,
two long shots, took second ana third
money. Governor Davis in the second,
Marion Rose in the third and Ocean
Shore in the last race, all favolites,
won their races easily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
coRCoRAN PICKS THE GIANTS.
The Baseball Veteran Makes an Early
Prediction.

New Haven. Conn, Dec. 26.-Tom-
my Corcoran, the biggest addition to
the New York Nationals, picks the
New York giants as pennant winners
for next year. He says that he ex-
poets to equal his form of two years
ago when he led the league shortstops
Sickness, he said, was responsible for
his poor showing early last season He
thinks McGraw will play him at sec
ond base and keep Dahlen at short
stop.
About the deal to make him the
Baltimore manager for next year he
said. II never planned Baltimore in
my layout for 1907. All I know about
my going to that city learned in the
newspapers. My ambition was to get
another chance in the big league this
year to show that with good health
am strong as ever.
II am through for good playing on
a western club. The cunning out there
gets fierce as soon as you have lit
tic bad health. especially IL you are
drawing a good salary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
IAvIGNE ON EARTH AGAIN.
The Kid Is in Training and Wants An
Other Fight

Detroit. Mich, Deg 26gS-F'ight fans
will be glad to learn that there is
some truth in the-report that Kid La
vigne is to returnz TO- the. s.ringrs TAT
present he is traissfug rOr~ all Ahe Is
worth at the Detroit Athletic club, in
anticipation Of a light Lavigne is as
hard as nails now, with not an ounce
OF superAuous flesh, and, although his
wind is not as good as It might be, he
expects soon to have his breathing APP
paratus in good order ready to supply
atmosphere in any. quantity desired
Some detractors have passed remarks
about the Kids age, and this has gone
against the grain with the subject of
their speeches.
I'm only thirty-six,'' he says. ''and
I'm in good physical shape. There
ought to be a few more fights in me.
Bob Fitzsimmons won the champion
ship OF the world by beating Jim Cor
bett when he was thirry-nve T didn't
take care OF myself and started to go
down. Now I'm getting back into
shane again 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
CANNON TO RIDE IN RUSSIA.
Jockey rs Engaged at $4,000 for
Nephew of the Gar.

New Orleans. Dec. 26.=The we'll
known jockey, w. Cannon fell into a
soft billet when James Ray engaged
him al a salary of $4,000 per year to
ride for the Russian imperial stables
the coming season.
Ray, who is handling w. G. Days
horses, has received a letter from
Prince Leberisky, a nephew Of the
car. asking him to secure jockey
Ray Immediately got into communi-
cation with Cannon, who should fill
the bill admiral bly,, as the high
weights in Russia will permit him to
ride in all sorts of races.
Besides the salary, the position will
Cannon will leave here for New York
January / and will report at St Pet
ersburg. the headquarters Of the
stable about Feb. 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26

owned by Johnny johnson of this city.
won the Christmas day coursing meet
sven oy the Wichita. and Southwestern
Goprslng4 association in an eighteen dog
stake The entries were limited to dogs
owned IN Sedgwick county. The day was
perfect and the sport was the best that
mas been witnessed here this. season Lady
w h1tehat, which won. the all age stake IN
TINS city Two weeks ago, was beaten in
the second round in a $40 course She
was not in as good condition as she showed
Two weeks ago Silverrose, another fav-
orlle which the talent picked to win the
money, was beaten by Lady Whitehall in
the nrst round. The association will hold
Two days meet open to all covers De-
cem6er "A and January 1. z. A. Fisher,
oI Winfield, Judged the events and also
viii officiate next week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
DENIES ROW IN ALTON.
FELTON, Insists No Disagreement Be-
tween Hartman and Moore.

Chicago, Dec. 26.@S M. FELTON,.
president of the Chicago & Alton rail-
way, has entered general denial of
the reports of strife over the affairs of
the company.
II went to Philadelphia from New
York day before yesterday" declared
Mr.. FELTON,, land had not seen any of
these stories until today My secre-
tary wired me that the papers were
charging erabezzl ement of 81 10000
on the Alton, but. Z haven't got that
su1flsin my grip I want to say that
every one. of these stories is a fabrica-
ton, produced by fervid magma
ton
Not been asked to resign ?" was in
Indeed not. How do I account for
such stories? Maybe some one made
money by writing them, if not then I
don't know"
Amy trouble in the Alton board
meeting? ?"
Trouble in the Alton board meet
ing? I should say not. Everything
was as serene as a summer day. Didn't
do anything to stir up trouble. We
simply declared the usual dividend and
talked about how we should meet the
collateral trust bond notes which are
soon coming due. You know that the
Alton some years ago issued $7,000,0 900
of bonds. At that time you could not
sell a gilt edge bond for SO cents on
the dollar So we made 100000 of
notes and put UP the bonds as collat-
eral. Some of these notes are coming
due
mo question was raised regarding
that bond and note issue?" was asked
why, certainly not. How could
there be. 1t was a straight, ordinary
business transaction, open and above
board, as is everything on the Alton"
rs there a disagreement of any
kind between the Hartman and
Moore factions in the Alton ?"
II should say not. Can't imagine
where all of this stuff came from"
People on the inside of railroad af-
fairs, however. declare that Mr.. Eel
tons denial of differences is a dipIo-
matte one. They are of the opinion
that serious strife did arise between
the Hartman and the Moore interests
over the policy of the Alton, but that
the trouble has been smoothed over
for the time being. at least.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
Baker WouId like Durham

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 26.=Jimmy
Durham, the school master baseball
pitcher of the Kansas City American
association team, has received an offer
to coach the baseball squad at Baker
university next spring. Just now Dur
ham is reporting for Wichita news
paper. He has not decided whether
or not he will accept the offer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
Patten-TiIIebrand Rnnlors.

New York, Dec. 26.-The rumor
will not down that-the New York
Americans will finally secure the
Washington club pitchers, Case Pat
ten and Doc Hillebrand The fact
that Griffith has turned Newton, his
only left-hander. over to the Mon
treat Eastern League club, has been
used as an argument that Patten, also
a southpaw, will be landed. But un-
less Manager Cantillon modifies the
terms named for the completion OF
these deals, there will be nothing do
ing.
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Pacific system inquiry Next Friday

New York, Dec. 26.-An investiga-
ton of the Union Pacific and Southern
Pacific railway systems, growing out
of their common agreement and con-
cord. will be commenced by the inter-
state commerce commission in New
York Friday.
It is expected that E. H Hartman
Will be one Of the witnesses. Frank
B. Kellogg and c. A. Severance of st.
Paul, have been retained by the in
terstate commerce commission to con-
duct the inquiry.
It is expected that hearings in the
case will be held also in Chicago, Kan
sas City st. Louis, Denver, Salt Lake
City, Omaha and San Francisco, and
that many officials and employees of
the two systems will be examined.
The inquiry will probably not be
completed before March 1. If deemed
advisable the information obtained
will be referred to the department of
justice. The interstate commerce
commission regards the investigation
as one of the most important cases IN
dertaken for a long time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
WvIie. to Des Moines.

e. G. Wylie, assistant general
freight agent of the Milwaukee & St.
Paul for the last two years and for
twenty-five years prior to- that time
prominently. connected with the ST.
Louis Office of the Wabash system, has
accepted the position of issioner
for the Commercial association of Des
Moines. Iowa. The association is COM
posed of the merchants and manufac-
turers of Des Moines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26

Tickets on sale (without regard to
distance Iirnit) to all points on the 4. T.
81 S. f. Ry., also to points on connecting
lines in the following states: Arkansas,
Colorado, Indian Territory, Kansas.
Minnesota. Missouri Nebraska, New
Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma. Tex
as end Wisconsin at rate of one and
one-third fare for the round trip. Tick
cts on sale December 20, Il, %. %. "a, Is,
g. 80. 81 and January I. Final limit re-
turning January Z, 1907. T. L. King.
Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
Thomas Ruys Brood Marc.

New York, Dec. 26-E. R. Thomas,
prominent as an owner of the Jockey
club tracks, intends to breed his own
race horses in future He purchased
several brood mares recently, includ-
ing BelIane and Leonora Loring, who,
with the famous sprinter, Lady
Amelia, retired last fall. will be bred
to the noted stallion, Hermis, who will
be placed at the head of the Thomas
stud
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Favorite Won at New Orleans.

New Orleans Dec. 26.=Despite a
biting north wind and generally raw
day a large crowd attended the races
at the fair grounds track. The Christi
mas handicap, the feature of the cards
was won easily by Allowmaise, the
favorite, Gid, running third. Wealth
er clear; track good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
La IIarpe S. Chanute O.

lola, Kan, Dec. 26.-Before a
crowd Of 1000 persons the La Earpe
football team defeated the Chanute
mer's grounds by the score of 5 to O.
Donald and Drummer OF K. U. played
star game for La Harpe. Williams
ana Haughey of Washburn played
with Chanute. The La Harpe team
was coached by De SaulIes and Rog-
ers, ex- Yale men, who played with the
AL-American team of 1897
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John Il. s11calzs for Cans.

Toledo. Ohio. Dec. 26.@s.To my no.
ton 'Kid' Herman is up against one of
the greatest fighting machines in the
world said John L. Sullivan, who is
Cans is a wonder. and / believe Her
man was matched against him too
soon. The fight may stretch out for a.
large number of rounds, because of
1erman's cleverness, but the finish, I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
Bascom Is PROMOTED.

c. E. Bascom, city passenger agent
for the Rock Island at Wichita, Kan,
has been appointed travelling passenger
agent at Oklahoma City. Phil w.
johnson is promoted from the passen-
ger office here to the. place made vacant
at Wichita. and c. A. Marshall. depot
passenger agent here, is transferred to
the uptown office, and Earl Fleming
sppss the depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26

Cambridge Mass, Dec z6.-Frank
Burr, Harvard and All-America foot
ball guard and star punter Of the
Crimson team, may not return to
Harvard to play football next season.
as he Is thinking Of engaging in bust
ness in the west
''At present am undecided whether
to return" said the husky gridiron
hero yesterday, but maybe at the end
Of the year I will make up my mind to
stay here"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
WiIhour Returns From New York.

H. Wilhour, a representative OF
the Beaver City, Okla, Comm ercial
club. has returned from a trip to New
York city, where he had conference
with H A. Ensign. president of the
EngIewood Santa Fe & Liveral rail-
way. an extension of the Santa Fe sys-
tenn. now being built through Beaver
county. Mr.. Wilhour states that
Beaver City can get the railroad by
the payment of a bonus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26

Los Angeles, Dec. 26.-The largest crowd
in the history of Ascot park crowded the
stand and all available standing room
Christmas. Twenty-eight books did bust
ness in the ring and there was never be-
fore such rush to get down bets. More
day. 1t was a bad day for the talent
and the books kept. a large part of the
money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26

Of the Exeter eleven. who played
decided to come to New Haven. From
Andover Yale will get Captain Daily,
one of the star players of the season;
Fitzpatrick. the clever half back, and
Greenough, who played at center;s Bob
Fisher OF Dorchester, for two years the
best tackle; Favorite. the other half
back; Clough and Rosendale. guards,
and Mason and Richmond. ends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
IsbeH Given an Emblem.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 26.-F'rank Isbell,
second baseman for the Chicago White
sox, has received the official emblem of
the national commission which is given
to each member of the worlds champions.
The emblem has on one side a diamond
and on the other a sapphire. World s
Champion is engraved side,
which also bears the shape of a player S
leg encased in a white stocking. with shoe
and spikes. Just as natural as it is pos
Sible to make It,
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Osborne "a. FranI.fnrf q.

Osborne, kan, Dec. -26.-Osborne high
school defeated Frankfort high school
at football here by the score of 20 TO
0. Frankfort's crack team was out
played at every stage of the game
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-26
Newton 81. Ennoria f2.

Newton. Kan, Dec. 26.-The Newton
Athletic club defeated the Emporia
team in a one-sided game Of basket
ball here Christmas afternoon by a
score of 52-to u.
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bring it up to proper condition. It
will be necessary to issue more bonds.
and when that is announced to the
stockholders there is sure to be a big
howl They will ask why it is neces-
sary to refinance the road so soon again,
and the operation of the Hartman syn
dictate will be fulls aired. There seems
to be a very. nasty scandal brewing"
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FootbaH at WeIIington.

wellington. Kan. Dec. 26.-Tfa a
hard fought game here Christmas
afternoon the x. y. Sumner county
football team defeated the SUNNI er
county high sch DOL eleven by q s re
of 6 to O.. AngneyG44he K. .. quarter
back. and iPattInCsrowe41, the K. q
tackle, did splendid work for the Jay
haWkerS
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Good Plever,s for Yale.

New Haven. Conn, Dec. 26-Ac-
cerding to a statement made here last
night at least ten crack preparatory
school football players will enter Yale
next fall to become members Of the
freshman squad and candidates for the
1908 varsity team Captain Vaughan