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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-03-04
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So it may be specified that such ire
nendous advances as have been made
in such stocks as American Smelling and
Refining. as National Lead Common. as
Tennessee Coal and Iron, as Great
Northern preferred. and a few others,
may by the accidents of speculation be
materially reduced without injury to the
structure of the financial markets. Al
though other securities sympathize
somewhat with the ups and downs Of
these leaders of speculation, it is a very
noteworthy fact that there are scores
and hundreds of securities which have
not enjoyed appreciabIe advance during
our long bull market. That fact opens
another side to the discussion, for II
develops the real safety of the financial
situation Compared with former times
there has been no imitation In the vast
majority of securities. Hence q collapse
affecting the stocks that have advanced
greatly strikes not at the whole struc
ture but at only a few of the leaders.
1t is when every security has felt the
effects of speculative excitement that a
downward movement becomes really
hazardous
During the past week there were many
examples of the ability of nominated
SIOEhS 10 MlNtASActEu the ueGAairs DAN A4NAAC
was so marked as that of the Wabash
securities. These actually advanced in
the face of the worst of the declining
markets. Such a marked exception Of
fers a pleasing contradiction to the be
lief that all progress is over. II inVes-
tors could look more closely into the rea-
sons for optimism upon the prospects of
many companies, they would not be dis
tuTbed over the difficulties of specula-
tors who have overdone the manipola-
ton of a few securities and have come
TO grief.
The material prosperity of dozen and
more of our smaller railroad systems,
and Of an equal number OF industrial
companies, which have not discounted
their progress In the stock market. is
buIwark against the attacks Of pesSi-
mists. ST. Louis Southwestern would
do as we'll as Wabash. as an example,
and Southern Pacific. or Southern Rail
way as well or better than either. In
ternatJonal Paper Columbus, and Hook
ing Coal and Iron, United States Steel
might be good examples from the indus
trial class. For all these and many
more are in better financial shape than
ever before. and are earning more now
than ever in their existences. Further
more there has been in such instances
ne stock imitation such as has been seen
in the cases previously mentioned.
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Prices are for quotations lots only:
sales of fractional lots not noted. High
est and lowest prices are for actual
sales. The close is the last bid made.
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PRICE CHANGES FOR WEEK

Totals 49,.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
MORTONPS FRIEND
GETS POSTOFFICE
Former Secretary of the
Navy Still Strong at the
White House.

The discovery that Paul Morton, life
insurance official. once Secretary Of the
Navy. formerly a Democrat, and ma
tive Of Nebraska, Is still strong enough
at the White House O. dictate postofnce
appointments in Nebraska has been dis
covered by the Nebraska delegation.
Following the death recently Of the
postmaster at South Omaha. Congress
man Kennedy named +. L. Howe for the
office When the nomination came il
was the name Of O. X. Paddock that was
presented for the South Omaha post
Office
Senator Nllard called Up Representa-
tive Kennedy To inquire what it meant
and there was a conference. Paddock
had been looked upon as an also ran"
in the postoffice night,
Investigation developed that MT- Pad
dock IS a friend OF Paul Morton, and
that Mr Morton had asked that ne be
named for the place. The Nebraskans
realized that there was nothing TO do
about il after they learned the situation.
Congressman Kennedy was defeated at
the November election. and Senator Mil
lard viii not be returned after March T.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
ACCUSED WANTS
A SPEEDY TRIAL
Oregon Congressman May
Hear Monday When His
Case VIII Be Heard.

On Monday. December Il, the Gov
eminent will probably set "a day for
the trial OF Congressman BingeT Her
mann of Oregon, who is under indict-
ment on a charge Of destroying q num-
bsr of letter press copy books OF the
General Land Office Congressman Her
mann was formerly Commissioner OF the
Land Ofh-e. He became involved in
the land frauds unearthed by Secretary
Hitchcock. He was indicted IN Oregon
and IN the District OF Columbia.
United states District Attorney Baker
has the case well ia hand. and on Mon
day he will ask Justice Stafford to set
a day for the Hermann trial. and also
the Hyde Benson land fraud cases.
Congressman Hermann. according 20
his friends. is anxious for a speedy trial.
His counsel Il is asserted, viii insist
that an early day be set by the United
States District Attorney for the trial.
II is believed that the case VIII come
up iu Criminal Court No. J. the latter
part or January
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
CHILD LABOR BILL
FAVORABLE REPORT

The Senate bill To incorporate the Ma
tiOnal Child Labor Committee was fav-
Orably reported 10 the House today by
Mr. TAYLOR of Ohio, under instructions
from the House District Committee.
The objects Of the committee are TO
invest gate and report the facts con
ceTuing child labor; To raise the stand
ard OF parental responsibility with re-
spect to the employment of children: 10
assist in protecting children by suitable
legislation against premature or other
wise injurious employment, and 70 thus
aid IN securing for them an opportunity
for elementary education and physical
development sufficient for the demands
OF citizenship and the requirements Of
industrial efficiency.
The committee as now constituted is
composed OF forty-eight members. repre-
sentatiyes Of sixteen States, and an as
sociate membership composed of over
l.5O0 persons, representing nearly every
State and Territory in the Union.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15

There has been no material increase ia
tonnage per mile OF this kind Of freight
IN ten.years, vet conditions for its trans
Tortation have grown constantly worse
rather than better Many railroads
have made no effort adequately to sap
Tly cars. relying on others 10 furnish
them The bili fixes the absolute duty
10 furnish cars in a reasonable time,
and names penalties for failure,
President Roosevelt has become deep
ly Interested IN the bill which viii be
pushed. II Is said. Practically as an ad-
ministFatiOn mess sure.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
Mrs. Miller
Makes a Fortune
Says She will Now Give Away SIG, 900
Worth Of Medicine TO Women.

TnUI a few years ago Mrs. Cora T.
Miller lived IN a manner similar 10
that of thousands Of other very poor
women of the average small town and
village. She now resides Ia her own
pdIatidl brOWnstOne residence, and IS
considered one of the most successful
business women In The United States.
Several years ago Mrs. Miller learned
Of mild and simple preparation that
would readily cure female diseases and
piles. After curing herself and many
of her friends. she was besieged by so
many women needing the treatment
that she decided 10 furnish II 10 those
who might call for It, She started
with only a few dollars capital and
the remedy. possessing true and Won
derful merit producing marvellous cures
when doctors and other remedies failed
several times compelled to seek larger
quarters. She now occupies one of the
City.s largest office buildings, which she
owns. and almost one hundred clerks
and stenographers are required 10 assist
IN this great business.
Million Women Use 1t.
More than million women have used
Mrs. Miller's Specific. and no matter
where you live, she can refer you TO
ladies in your own locality who can and
VIII tell any sufferer that this marvellous
remedy really cures women Despite the
extensive. she is always willing 10 give
aid and advice TO every suffering woman
who writes to her. She IS generous,
good woman, ana has decided to give
away 10 women who have never used her
medicine SO. 10000 worth absolutely
FREE.
EVeT1' woman suffering with pains in
the head, back and bowels, beariug-dOwu
feelings. nervousness, creeping sensa-
tiOus NJ the spine, melancholy. desire
10 cry, hot flashes, WEAKNESS, or piles
from any cause, should sit right down
and send her name and address TO Mrs
Cora IS. Miller. Box 33OS Koxomo, Ind
and receive by mail free Of charge in
plain wrapper a 50-cent box of her mar
Velous Specific; also her valuable book
which every woman should have.
Remeber. this offer will not last long
for thousands and thousands of women
who are suffering will take advantage OF
this generous means of getting cured.
So II YOU are ailing. do not suffer an
other day, but send your name and ad-
dress to Mrs. Miller for the book and
medicine before the $40. 10000 worth Is all
gone.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
NEXT WEEK

Senate viii continue with
Smoot case; may adopt Congo
resolution; will listen TO special
messages from the President on
Panama and the Japanese situa-
tion at San Francisco.
House VIII do some business
under suspension of the rules;
may take MP District of Columbia
affairs and more appropriation
bills.
Both houses viii adjourn De
cember 20 tC January 3.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15

This is the ultimatum which Judge 8
II. Cowan, of Texas. presents to Con
gress in an argument, 10 members OF
Congress in favor Of the Smith bill 10
compel roads 10 furnish cars and giving
the Interstate Commission power To
regulate car service.
Judge COwan's statement OF the case
is decidedly vigorous He declared that
railroads, in recent years, instead Of
improving service as they have been
growing rich. have been giving poorer
service than ever 20 stock shippers,
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
District Matters to Be
Given Attention on
One Day.
ADJOURNMENT ON DEC. 20
Weeks Record and Probable
Work Before Holiday
Recess Begins.
THIS WEEK

Senate confirmed portion of
Cabinet nominations: ratified
AlgcciraS treaty; listened TO
speeches about Smoot and the
Japanese question.
House Knocked out simplificd
spelling; started investigation of
Lumber trust; voted against in
creased salaries for Representa-
tiveS and Senators; passed the
Legislative, executive, and judicial
appropriation BILL carrying $751;
OOO.O
The Washington times., 1906-12-15

Congress did as much business this
week as it ever does prior To the Christ
mas holidays. The House has agreed
That the Christmas recess should begin
next Thursday December 20 and end
january @, and the Senate is reported 10
be willing.
The House is plugging away on the
bis appropriation bills. getting them
ready TO send 10 the Senate. and the
latter body Is herring "a lot of oratory
un miscellaneous subjects and clearing
up some of it's executive business.
The Senate has confirmed the transfer
ol Attorney General Moody 10 the Su-
preme Bench. and Secretary of The
Navy BuuaparJe 10 br Attorney Cen
eral, OF Secretary of Commerce and
Labor MeJcalf 10 be Secretary OF the
Navy, and of oscar $. SJraus 10 be
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
To Keep Hands Clean.
The Senate ratified the International
arrangement regarding Morocco which
was agreed upon by the conference at
AIgeciras. Spain. and declared the
United States interests in Morocco were
only commercial and that the United
States proposed to continue its policy
of keeping ont of European politics.
The Lodge resolution suggesting in
guiry into affairs i'm the Congo Free
State viii probably be reported next
Wednesday.
Consideration of the right .of Apostle
Reed SmOUJ. of The Mormon Church. 10
his scat as a Senator from Utah. OCCu-
pied The greater part Of Tuesday and
Thursday. one OF the diversions or the
week was Senator Rayner's rap AT the
President for his attitude on the Jap
unose question.
Messages Monday and Tuesday.
The Presidents message on the Pana-
ma Canal VIII be read in the Senate
Monday. and on the day following Sec
retary Metcalfs report on his investiga-
ton into the Japanese situation in Cali
iorni' VIII Dee sent IN by the President,
with brief message thereon.
About the most important thing the
House did this week was To deal
GcaJhbIoW 90 the Presidents scheme Of
slmplued spelling. The President stated
he would bow 90 the viii of the legisla-
tors.
The House directed am investigation
of the Lumber trust through the agency
of the Department of Commerce and
Labor. and voted iucreE sed salaries for
the Vice President. the Speaker. and the
members of the Cabinet.
Committees Were Active.
The Merchant Marine Committee wres-
Tied with the compromise ship subsidy
proposition, and withheld final action.
The Banking and Currency Committee
NtaTu secretary SHAW ana btRCTS on
the needs Of an elastic currency. Seed
growers and sellers protested 10 the
Agriculture COmitee against the free
seed graft.
Efforts to report ont amendments TO
.ue Chinese exclusion law were prac-
ticaIlv sidetracked in the Foreign Az
fairs Committee The IOWnsend COM
uulsory arbitration measure was made
the subject of hearing by the Inter
state and Foreign Commerce Committee
Next Monday the House viii devote
itself 20 business under suspension of
The rules. District of Columbia affairs
are entitled 10 one day
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
JAIL WOMEN SUFFRAGISTS
FOR INVADING PARLIAMENT

LONDON, Dec. 15.-Five Of the female
suffragistS arrested for attempting to
meet within the precincts Of parlia
ment were arraigned and sentenced 10
paw fines Of s. each, or In default 20
20 to jaiI for a fortnight. IN a London
police court. The women elected TO 90
10 prison
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
COMPLETE ROBBERY
AFTER FIVE WEEKS
Thieves Return to Bank and
Secure s., 500, Making
Their Escape.

NEW YORK, Dec. l5.-Five weeks ago
today yeggmen blew open the outer
doors Of the safe of g. j. Mather's
bank at Shortville. Early today they
came hack and completed the job by
blowing open the inner doors and max
ing off with 1900 in cash and $3.50 in
checks
The yeggmen got away
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
FATHER STILL MISSING,
CHILDREN IN QUARANTINE

No trace has been found Of John r
Parker. who disappeared from his home.
sic Eighth street southwest, some days
ago
The little Parker children are stilI in
the family home. now quaTantined be-
cause of the illness Of one from diph-
iberia
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
JUMPS INTO COKE OrEN;
REBUKEO BY SWEETHEART

pELAGtA, Col, Dec. l5-Because his
HauCec IN Austria wrote him that he
samhled too much and did not save his
money, wherefore she would not marry
him, Joseph Tonic jumped into "a hinge
coke oven, which was being run at
white heat.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
FIRE DOES $4,000 DAMAGE.

Fire Of unknown origin, which caused
about 5000 damage early this morning,
destroyed several sheds and frame
buildings in the rear or 403, 405. a01, 409
and Al n street northeast.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
Again Mingles With Society.

The appearance of the duchess at the
Russian bazaar, given by the Princess
DOlgorouki yesterday, looking radlauuy
happy, Is responsible for the report o.
the reconciliation.
On the Sunday following the duke s
visit 10 the house Of his wife Duchess
COnsuelO made her first public appear
aDce since their separation. YESTERDAY
was the second time she has mingled
with her former friends publicly.
AT. and Mrs. William X Vanderbilt
jT., sailed today on the Kron Prlnz vii
helm. In Southampton they Will be met
by the Duchess of Marlborough and
from there they go 10 the Mediterraa-
can, where they board the yacht Valiant
for three months cruise in the Medi-
tcrrancan.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
DenOu1ceS Railroads
For Failure to Gipe
adequate Car Supply
Judge Cowan, of Texas, Declares Business Is
Being Destroyed and Disaster Threatens
Country as Result of Poor Service

possible circulation OF railroad through
country will be sagnad business destroyed,
part particular railroads will disaster
the whole country
The Washington times., 1906-12-15

dicate that some sort OF settlement. If
not reconciliation. is under way. but
friends OF the family say that such
thing is entirely impossible and that al
though the duke was at Sunderland
House. he never saw the duchess. but
went there merely 10 have an interview
with Ms RnInlnnr
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
Announcement Puzzles Society.

Society has been puzzled by the an
nouncement in the Morning Post that
''the Duke Of Marlborough left SUnder-
land House. Mayfair, Saturday Tor
BIenheim Palace, Woodstock"
Since the rupture the duke. when In
London, has been staying at TIE Coburg
Hotel. and this evidently authorized an
nOunCemenJ is taken as intended 10 IN
The Washington times., 1906-12-15
SEPARATION TO END
BY CHRISTNASTIDE
Mother of Duchess Said to
Have Had Interview
With Duke.

LONDON. Dec. lJ.--Th8t the Duke and
Duchess OF Marlborough are near a re-
Cancellation. which viii be complete by
Christmas. is the report that is stirring
society.
IL is believed that il is part due to
the intervention of Mrs. Oliver Belmont.
mother OF the duchess, who, with Mr..
Belmont, is staying at Sunderland House
with her daughter. The Duke OF Mari
borough was summoned there and met
pleaded with him earnestly 10 effect a
settlement OF the family troubles.
II is asserted also that the wishes o.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
have had a share IN breaking down tie
barriers that had been reared between
husband and wife. The royal couple
have been anxious to see a recOncilia.
tion between the duke and duchess and
have used every effort 10 bring ii about.
The Washington times., 1906-12-15

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-11
SANTA FE NOTES.
Items Chiefly Personal Concern
ing Railroad Men.

Private car No. 407 is in the yards.
This car is used by Division Superin-
tendent J. l. Barnes of the Southern
Kansas with headquarters at Chanute.
Mr. Barnes Is in the city attending the
meeting of the officials who are con
sidering changes for the time card of
the Santa Fe.
Theodore Neske has moved his
shining stand inside the depot and is
now in the mems waiting room.
Theodore has found the weather 100
cool to work outdoors.
r. c. Curtis, a returned missionary
of India. addressed the meeting in the
coach shops this noon. A large num-
Der were present al the meeting.
Harry MeDade is the new night
caller Mt the depot. He takes the place
of Charles Bowman, who was recently
promoted 10 telegraph operator.
The new glass partition in the r. r.
r 81. @ ~ building between the baths
and the swimming pool is being in
stalled today
Francis =. Frost, electrical engineer
of the Santa Fe. left this afternoon for
Chicago. where he VIII make a short
business trip He expects TO return
Sunday.
Charles Bowman has been trans
ferred from night operator at Spencer
to a similar position at Pauline
Fireman Robinson has returned to
work in the yards on a switch engine
after having been in service on the
road for a few days.
Fireman Dozier who has heen run
ming a switch engine in the yards for
several days has returned to work on
the Kansas City plug.
Engine No. 06 has been received in
the local shops from the southern
Kansas division. The middle driver on
the engineers side broke a few DAYS
ago while in molten. smashing the
wheel and breaking few holes in the
boiler besides tearing off the brake
gear.
Conductor Henry Chamberlain Of
Argentine IS now confined In the local
hospital on account of q serious III
ness
". f. Lewis. who was recently called
to Grinnel, Iowa, on account of the
illness of relatives, has returned TO To
peka.
Robert Lee of the boiler shop. who
was married last Saturday night re
turned 20 work yesterday after having
been off on his honeymoon for a few
days.
Engineer Ryan Of the Southern Kan
sas has been sent to La Junta. where
he will be used for temporary service.
The traffic at La Junta is unusually
heavy ana the extra trainmen OF the
system. wherever they can be spared.
are being sent to that point.
Fireman Dobbs is laying off on runs
No. 81 and 81 between Argentine and
Topeka on account OF illness.
Conductor Rombo is on runs No. ia
and ia IN the place Of George Speer
who is taking layofr
Train No. was forty-five minutes
late today.
Fireman John Murphy is running on
81 and 81 today in the place of Fireman
Dobbs.
d. NJ. Higgins Of Des AIoines is a new
employe in the machine shops.
J. NJ. Lorenz. representing the Central
Electric company of Chicago, is in To
peka To-Day calling upon the electrical
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department in the interests OF his com
pany.
Nell Cooper who is known to a large
number of Santa Fre men in Topeka has
resigned his position as yardmaster at
Wellington to accept a similar one at
Chanute.
George Furman who has been run
ming a switch engine in the yards for
several days returned to road service
yesterday afternoon and resumed his
runs Nos 115 and 116 between Argentine
and Topeka.
Fireman James Dyer is running q
switch engine in the yards at Argentine
temporarily.
Engineer e. D. Webb is running on
the MarceIine runs in the place of En-
gineer Cunningham who is laying off
for a few days.
B. H. Kraft of the axle lighting de-
partment of the Frisco at Kansas City
is in Topeka today on personal bust
ness.
Z. 3. Tit has returned to his work in
the machine shops after having been
laying eff for a few days on account of
an injured foot.
Fireman Kinlar of Argentine is rum
ming for a few days on runs No. 113 and
ia between Topeka and Kansas CITY
in the place of Fireman Dyer
Fireman W H. Lyons of Argentine
has reported for runs No 113 and III
between Topeka and Florence.
J. P Sheldon, president of the Shell
don dump car company who has been
in Topeka for several days calling or
the railroad officials, left yesterday af-
ternoon.
Brakeman Isaac Robbins is now run
ming regularly on runs No. Jos and 106
between Topeka and St. Joseph IN the
place of Brakeman Hall.
Or. J. P Raster, chief surgeon of the
Santa Fe. returned yesterday afternoon
from an inspection trip to the various
hospitals of the system.
Myer Hurley of the engineers pro-
tectiye board is in the city on business.
The Santa Fe has ordered twelve To-
comotives Of the 2-10-2 type from the
Baldwin Locomotive Works for delivery
next month. The early delivery has
been assured by substituting these To-
comotfves for some which were ordered
early this year and under the change
will be delivered at a later date
Train No. 113 was delayed in Topeka
several minutes this morning. The
train was just leaving Topeka and had
gone nearly to Ninth street when the
water stop cock on the engine No. 70
which was pulling the train was blown
off A switch engine came to the rescue
Of the train and backed the train to the
station where engine No. OILS which had
just arrived from St. Joe was pressed
into service for another run and the
train pulled out without more than
twenty minutes delay in changing the
engines Conductor Peterson and Engi-
the train Engine No 20 was taken to
the roundhouse where it will be repair
ed and sent out on the ST. Joe run to-
night
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