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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

company for the year ended June 80,
made public today. shows gross earn
ings of S1O5, 632.549. an increase of
$1O,117,391 over the earnings of 1905.
The net earnings were 5,O47,6SO, an
Increase of $5,505,63S. The surplus
for the year, after paying fixed
charges and dividends. writing off
1857, 6S4 for losses by the San Fran
cisco fire and the expense of surveys,
was $11, 1883, an increase of 81
864O97
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
ALL LAWS ARE OLD.
Eugene Ware Says They We're in
Vogue 5000 Years Ago.

Oklahoma city, Okla. Dec. 22.-'I
maintain that there is not law in our
code of legal procedure today that was
not in vogue in the city Of Ninevah 5000
years ago, and which was not used IN
Athens 40 years before Christ" said
Eugene Ware Of Topeka. Mr.. Ware
spoke at the meeting of the Oklahoma
and Indian Territory Bar assoeiatlon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

Philadelphia, Dec. 22.-President A.
7. Cassatt of the Pennsylvania railroad
is iii at his home in Haverford. He
has not been in the best OF heaIth
since he was attacked with whooping
cough, contracted from one of his
grandchildren at Bar Harbor last
Summer, but he has been at his office
in Broad street station. nearly every
his bed. though his condition IS said
NOT IN he serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
uolidnr Excursion Rates-

To Accommodates holiday travellers a
rate of a fare and one-third for the
round trip to many points on the
Union Pacific and its connecting lines.
has been placed in effect by the Union
Pacific. Dates of sale, Dec. 20. 81. %,
%. "a. 25. 20, 80. 81. 1906, and Jan.
1sf 1907. Inquire of F. A Lewis.
civ Tickle Agent. 525 Kansas avenue;
or ]. c. Fulton, Depot Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
A Nfiracr1lons Cnre

Tho following statement by H. NJ.
ADAMS and wife. Henrietta, Pa. will in
terest parents and others "A miraculous
cure has taken place in our home. Our
Grind had eczema 3 years and was pro-
nounced incurable, when we read about
uiectrfc Bitters, and concluded to try it.
BEFORE the second bottle was all taken
we noticed change for the better, ana
erred IT'S the up-to-date blood medicine
and body building tonic. Guaranteed. soc
and 800 a ArnoIds drug store
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
FOR NEW FREIGHT LIST.
Railroads VIII Try to Adopt Universal
and Uniform Classification.

Yielding to the demands of shippers
and to the suggestions of the interstate
commerce commission, the railroads
have decided to try to adopt univer-
sal and uniform classification of
freight The first step has been taken
by the Central Freight association,
which has asked the eastern lines to
join it in considering the question. The
eastern and western lines will soon ap-
point committees to confer together
and see if a uniform classification can
not be agreed on.
If the railroads are not able to agree
the commerce commission is expected
to GRAFT classification and compel TIE
iailruaCs to adopt it. The commission
has already held informal conferences
with seVeral traffic men and has 2scer-
:ain frC III them that there is no traffic
reason v by the shippers SHOULD hot
have enc classification for freiSh- in
all rarts Of the United States. In 1892
an effort was made to adopt a uniform
Classification. but this was prevented
by the opposition of the New York
Central lines.
At present the following classical
tons pertain in the various territorial
divisions of the country. causing no
end of confusion to the railroads ana
to the shippers:
Eastern classification, containing six
classes Of freight. It pertains IN an
Of the Ohio river and also on through
traffic to the Mississippi river and 10
the south from all eastern points.
The western classification, which
divides freight into ten classes and
pertains to all freight originating west
Of Chicago to the Pacific coast.
The southern classification. which
territory south of the Ohio river and
east of the Mississippi
In addition to those, almost every
state which has a commission also has
local classification. Ihe Centrai
FREIGHT association has submitted that
scientific classification of freight
would take into account the following
things in their order:
l. Weight and displacement;
2. Cost Of handling, depending on
the character of the packages.
8. Valuation of the freight.
4. Liability in case of loss or dam
age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

New York, Dec. 22.-Those having the
matter in hand have announced that
500 eco or double the amount original
ly sought, had been pledged for q
monument to the late Joseph Jefferson.
Permission has been granted to erect
the monument in Central park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
AND WESTERN TRA1NMEN. TOO
THO Concession to Eastern switchmen
Caused a Demand for uigher Wages.

St. Paul Dec. Representatives
of the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men in the west are congregating here
to make a demand for an Increase IN
pay. They represent the lines west OF
The demands grow out Of the con-
cessions granted to the switchmen py
the railroads last october.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

Seattle. Wn.. Dec. 22.-Wrangel, on
the southeastern coast of Alaska, was
placed in Geographic ccmmunica ton
with the outside world for the first time
today. Such connections have been
made by L. S. cable ship Burnside and
The cfica is now omen for business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

Kew york. Dec. 22-The following table
compiled by Bradstreet shows the bank
clearings at the principal cities for the
week ended December 20. with the per
centage of increase and decrease as com
pared with the corresponding week last
NeAr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
MORNS G MYERS
corps dispense things sold by This Store

Twas just before Christmas when all through the place.
Not person was idle not even Jess Mace.
Mr. Morns with his paper, and Fay with her pen,
Had settled themselves to writing again;
When up from the cellar there arose such noise,
We sprang from places to look for the boys.
There Joe in the pickles, and Shem in the kraut
While little Ray Harris pulling them out.
Meanwhile in his office, sat Mr. Chas. Myers,
Taking telephone orders for Rock Island flyers.
Down from the stock we heard Lucian shout:
SSay boy! Haywood yu look what you all are about;
On the ladder our bald-headed bachelor clerk
Stood taking down goods tho it work,
While Mr.. Baker, the great big old Barney,
Was trying to sell Chill Con Carne
From butter department, so thriving and clean
Came the low whistle of Mr.. Herb Green,
With wink of his eye and twist Of his head
Soon gave to know we had nothing to dread
Well up in front Mr.. Ed Pelle
Showing our samples of homemade jelly.
There stood Uncle Ben like the rest, in his place.
While smile spread over his jolly round face
AS the sausage he ground--he steaming a ham
Now, just drop i'll and see him, whenever you can
When Milo exclaimed from up near the clock
Don you think you had BETTER George, send for Doc9
I might say scarcely had turned ourselves round
When Mr.. Charles Mathews came in with a bound.
He was spattered with mud from his hat to his boot
Coming back from the depot with vegetables and fruits.
Myrtle said not word while she balanced her cash,
And filing the Sacks she turned with dash
To hear Ella say, ere she went out Of sight
''Merry Christmas to all, and to all good night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
4 Missouri Pacihc IIntcIlinson Wreck

Hutchinson, Kan. Dec. ga MIS-
so,1ri Pacific eastbound passenger
train was wrecked .n the Hutchinson
yards last night by running into an
open switch The baggage car and
engine were pretty badly smashed and
injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

D'Auber-''I only got $50 for that paint
ing Newftt-''NTel1 you didn't put much
You never saw me trying to sell it
Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

The S. P.'s Prosperous Year
New York, Dec. 22--The annual re-
port Of the Southern Pacific Railroad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

business has been transacted and the
question is raised as to how much spec
ulative buying has occurred. There Is
no export trade, aside from regular
movement to South America and the is
land markets, although inquiries from
China are reported on special lines. The
opening ot the wooden goods seascn
has been sufficiently irregular to make
it difficult to determine the trend of
demand. Much business has been done
IN staple dress goods for delivery next
fall at last years prices.
Stable farm products have huctuated
within narrow limits, no developments
of Importance being reported. Wheat
had Inc support of unfavorahle crop
ne IS from Russia, but light grinding by
domestic mills prevented any material
improvement and there was no specula-
tive activity.
Liabilities of commercial failures thus
far reported for December amounted to
SIS, 703, S27. Of which $3,434.S3O were in
manufacturing, $2,11S,244 in trading and
$3.50, 1853 in other commercial lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22

outside n y. city. l1S4,1o9.9i6 46 -.
balances raid IN cash
@eNOt Included N totals because con-
taining other items than clearings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-22
MATT HARRIS.

san Francisco. Cal, Dec. ,. 1905
"tThe cure comes highly recommended.
Mr. Harris standing in the lumber trade
and as a man IS known TO many of the
fraternity The Lumberman is pleased
to give prominence to this statement BY
AR Harris and as for sending him a bill,
our answer is similar to that given by the
little boy with the apple when asked for
the core, There amt going to be no core.
IEDITOR)"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-20
TWO FOR

The following articles for sale at above
prices-two for Q cents
Large box tooth picks
Embroidery hoops
Small files
Salt and pepper shakers
Large size dippers
Good glass tumblers
2 dog. safety pins
Ironing wax
Screw drivers
tunnels
Egg heaters
Tracing wheels
Gold plated collar buttans
Tack hammers
Butter paddles
Gimlets
Shelf paper
Pot covers
Pie plates
Pkg. 25 envelopes
Bottle ink
Paper gold eye needles
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-02-20
Come early and make your pur.
chases. The rush will be Oh
during this sale.
9<<zAr>9<

Pick the aui1aners:
Prescott salt and pepper shakers
Set "silverite" spoons
Turnover collars
2Boxes hardwood maple toothpicks
Tooth brushes
4spools darning cotton
Ladies black hose
Horn dressing combs
n Id. good candy
Pocket combs
Talcum powder (riennen's)
Towel rollers
Dime banks
Zoe fine combs
doz. pearl buttons
Pudding pans
Roll crepe paper
Milk pans
Corn peppers
Asbestos coasters
Cream pitchers
8 boxes carpet tacks
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06

In the name of all that's fair, how long will the big Pacific Coast Steamship Company openly violate the provisions of its contract to carry the government mail to this part of Alaska, If we are not mis- taken, the agreement is to carry the mail from Seattle to Alaska every seven days, but with the old Cottage City as the only steamer on the run and the Humboldt re- fused the mail, some kind reader will confer a great favor by ex- plaining to us how on earth-or water, either-oan the company fill their contract.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06

merce of the country generally he does not conceive because it is in. conceivable.
 There was undisputed cause for recognition by the government of agricultural and industrial forces in the establishing of national bu- reaus and in the appointment of cabinet officials to represent them. Is there less reason for giving fed- eral encouragement to mines and mineral development ?"
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06
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In many respects the TOLEDO BLkDs ia the most remarkable weekly newspaper published In the United States. It Is the only newspaper espe- cially edited for national circulation. It has had the largest circulation for more years than any newspaper printed in America Furthermore 1t Is the cheapest newspaper in the world. will be explained to any person who will write Us for terms. The news of the world SO arranged tbet busy people can more easily comprehend than by reading cumbersome columns of daihes. All cur rent topics made plain in each issue by special editorial matter written from inception down to date. The only paper published especially for people who do or do not read daily newspapers. and yet thirst for plain facts That this kind of newspaper is popular. is proven by the fact that the Weekly Blade now has over l85. 900 yearly sub scribers and is circulated in all parts of the U S. In addition to the news the Blade publishes short and serial stories. and many departments of mat ter suited to every member of the family. Qn'.' one dollar ayear. Write for free specimen co2v. Address f :
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Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06

Entered November 20, 1902, at the U. s. Postofice in Wrangell, Alaska, as mail matter of the second class, accord ing to the act of congress, March 8, 1879.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06
Our forefathers took a deal of

Oea hOon - SaStAA OA pleasure from the old-fashioned spellin' school, and besides the pleasure, the youngsters derived much good from the practice of that part of the education which is given very little attention in these days of grasping after the root of all evil. Long winter evenings are upon us, with no pleasureable way of passing them, except by an oc- casional dance Let's revive the old custom of having a weekly meeting for spellin' school, cipher in matches and debatin' society in this community. It will help to make the winter pass pleasantly and profitably.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06

Display, per inch ' ;" % Locals, 10 cents per line, first insertion; ; 5 cents per line, each subsequent in- sertion.
 Cards of thanks, obituaries, etc., sent in iar publication will be charged for at the rate of 10 cents per line.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06

"You can't tell a man from Chi cago-anything." That answer won the $1O prize for the following question: "How can you tell Chi cagoan?" The second prize was given to a lady from Goshen, Ind, who said "Whisper canned meat and look at his wife's feet"
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06
THE TWICE.A.WEEK R E PUB LIC OF SAINT LOUIS
 Ie THE BEST HOME NEWSPAPER

Throughout the great Western and Southwestern country the Re- public is recognized as the BEST home newspaper. It is read regu- larly by more than a half million persons, twice every week, and ia firmly established as @ welcome visitor to the homes of its great multitude of subscribers by a repu- tation founded in the progress of almost an entire century, it is at once the oldest and most complete weekly newspaper published in the vast territory through which it cir culates. The Twice-a-week Repub- lie contains all the news of the world, and is consequently the mir TOT that reflects the doings of the world at large.
 The price of, this greet paper is $1 .O0 per year but as an induce ment to give our subscribers all the news, cheap, to all who will pay their subscriptions ONE YEAR IN AD- VANCE we will send the SENTINEL AND TWICE-A-WEEK REPUB- LIC for S2.Q0 per year-the price of the SENTINEL alone. Don't miss this opportunity of getting your reading for the next year.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06
DEMANDS RECOGNITION

letter by Ex-Senator Thomas Kearns of Utah, published in recent issue of the Salt Lake Tri- bune, is we'll worth reading in con- nection with the renewed effort now being made by the American Min ing Congress to bring about the creation of department of mining at the coming session of Congress.
 senator Kearns points out a fact which is not fully recognized, viz, that the commercial prosperity of the country is entirely dependent u"on its mineral production and [, 7. h;;nlut continued increase Q! that production. the business of tEa country must be brought to 8 standstill.
 The letter is ;n part as follows: q wonder if those who attempt to look into the future and who make mental pictures contrasting the greatness of this country ten or twenty years to come with its great. ness now have proper conception of the important work the mountain states shall exert in the country's development?
 'I wonder if our statesmen, our publicists, and those who make and administer the law, realize the vast influence which mineral mining in in the United States has on the country's commerce. 1 wonder if Congress and the President have shown that deep concern for this great industry its commercial i'm portance and influence deserves. l wonder if the people understand how much it contributes to their material welfare?
 'If one reflects on these three things, the answer must be in the negative. And the answer itself should stimu- ! late action not only in the West, where greater attention to the latent forces about us should produce swifter results than elsewhere. but in the entire business world.
 'It is not sufficient to say that the , mining industry of the United $ States is the greatest, is the most important, has the largest capital invested or is the most progressive, i for while these things are true, it s may also be said the industry is embryonic. The country's vast mineral resources are yetuntouched Mountains that yield no profits or small profits to-day, under the touch of modern appliances and equipment tomorrow will pour forth great streams of wealth. This development is national deve- lopment The product of this field of industry is the strongest pillar in the country's commercial struc- ture.
 Not the most thoughtful nor the rmost enthusiastic man--he who lives among the mines and wit ,nesses the tremendous work already lbeing accomplished in the west ~ ,can understand the importance of all this upon the country at large He sees cities builded with this wealth. He realizes that hundreds of thousands are daily employed in ,the expanding of the industry. He Iknows what local influence is ex- Grted, but it's effect on the com
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06

An exchange remarks that St. Louis woman who was sued for the payment of a costly pair of corsets, will endeavor to prove in court that they did not fit her snugly. St. Louis is in Missouri, you know.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06

The cable is here. Now let's go in for the improvement of the Dry Straits. We will accomplish our purpose only by concerted and per. sistent effort,
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
ADVERTISING RATES

Professional Cards, per month s1 % Display. per inch e 1" 1 %
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06

The contract for carrying the mails from this place to the West Coast of Prince of Wales Island provides specifically that the mail shall be carried in a steamer, and that during the winter months it must leave Wrangell upon the first and fifteenth of each month. Just new the provision is complied with so far as the kind of vessel is con- cerned, but, after the contract was secured by MT. Strong it was a very short time until gasoline launch was put on the run "be- cause" according to MT. Strong, "the amount received for carrying the mail would not justify It's being done by a steam vessel" It is presumed that before person bids for a contract, he has figured up the expense so as to see himself clear when the provisions of such contract are carried out to the last
 letter, and had it not been for the greedy spirit for which Ketchikan is noted, the mail route in question
 would have been in the hands of men who, having no desire to cut prices just to get the job, would have carried out every provision, just as they did before the Ketchi- kan "butter-in' got the contract. Experience is a good teacher, and Mir. Strong, or any other person or persons to whom he has or may let the contract, should be compelled by Uncle Sam to live up to every letter of that contract, even though they lose money by so doing. One treatment of that nature would stop price-cutting on mail routes and assure the people along the route a good service. So far as complying with the contract in re- gard to punctuality, that has never been done since the new contract was let. The mail boat makes the run during her leisure from other business, no attention being paid to dates. There should be a remedy for these conditions, and we think it should be applied without delay.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06

More than 100000 pieces of mail went astray in these United States last year because they were not directed we'll enough for the ex- perts to decipher the names and addresses.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06
JOB WORK

I his office is equipped for all classes of commercial job printing, and reason able prices will be furnished upon application.
Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-06

We are sincerely pleased to note that the local chamber of com merce, which has been dormant 30 long, is to be revived, and to also announce that the regular meetings will be resumed on the third Thurs, day night of the president This decision was made after discussion at the special meeting last Thurs day. The chamber of commerce has been instrumental in bringing to successful end several matters of vital importance to the town, not the least of which was the lay ing of the cable to Wrangell from Cape Fanshaw instead of by way of Dixon's entrance to Ketchikan, as once proposed, and which would have left Wrangell tout in the cold" for communication with the world. The organization now has the chance of helping in and boost
 ing another proposition which is of almost equal moment with the ca- ble, viz: the dredging of the Dry. Straits to depth sufficient to per- init the passage of all steamers coming to southeastern Alaska. This matter was once brought al- most to successful termination, and we know that if our people will just keep stiff upper lip and hang on in their demand for the irn- provement, it will come. Rome was not built in a day. Neither will Dry Straits be dredged this year. But the rapidly increasing business demands safer and more feasible channel than the one now used, and the sooner we work, the sooner will, we get what we want.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-20
sAGADAHoc
ROWpOlN.

Mrs. Ernest COombS of Auburn was
IN town recently called by the illness
and death of her father. Joseph Brown.
Walter HanSCOm of SabattuS and
Hattie Douglass Of this town were mar
ried Sunday at the home of her fa-
Their.
Miss Helen Adams passed Sunday at
Lisbon Falls. the guest of her brother,
Principal w. S. Adams.
Frank Noyes and daughter. Mrs.
Edith Coughlin of Lewiston were re-
Gently in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Foster Of Lis
bon Falls were in town Friday evening
calling OH friends.
Joseph f. Brown, who has been in ill
health for some time, passed away
Saturday. June IS. at the age of about
20 years. A widow. two daughters and
one son survive. The funeral services
were held Tuesday, June 10, at 10 A. NJ.
Eeuel Stone. who has been ill for
some time. remains about the same.
l.. b. Shaw of Topsham, who re-
Gently started meat route through
tn, town, is doing fine business.
Miss Carrie Weber is visiting her
| mother. Mrs. John Blake.
John Small Of Rowdonham was in
town Sunday.
While passing through the southern
part of the town recently your cores
| pond"nt noticed one man improving his
| time during this wet weather by put
| ting up an old-fashioned stone wall.