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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13
SIX PER CENT DIVIDEND.
This Is What the Directors of the
Santa Fe Are Figuring for Stock.

New York March 13.-Further in
quiry develops the fact that it is by
no means certain that the directors OF
the Santa Fe will feel it incumbent
upon them not to advance the divi-
dend rate on the common stock at
the regular dividend period. Indeed,
the statement is made by interests in
touch with the more influential eIe-
ments in the board that at the meet
ing scheduled for the first week In
April the common stock will be placed
upon 6 per cent dividend-paying ba-
sis.
According to the indications fur
nished by the returns for the first sew
en- months of the current fiscal years,
there would be left out of income for
use for Improvements an amount
equal to S u per cent on the common
stock. as, even should there be no in
crease whatever in the next five
months over the net earnings of the
corresponding period of the previous
year, the Santa Fe stands to show
earnings for the year of IA per cent
on the common stock.
In the fiscal year ended June 80,
1906, the company earned 1871 per
cent on it's common stock. In the last
five years the net income applicable to
dividends on the common stock aver
aged 9 per cent, and with the current
fiscal year ended, the six years aver
age would be raised to 9.S3 per cent.
1t is obvious therefore, that the COM
pany could suffer a material shrink
age from the present rate of earnings
before a per cent dividend rate on
the common would be in danger
The gross earnings per mile of the
Santa Fe for the month of January,
1907, were 1891, as compared with
S737 per mile in the same month of
1906, an increase of $94 per mile. or
about 1215 per cent. For the seven
months ended January 81 last. the
gross earnings per mile were $3.50,
as compared with S5.OS9 per mile in
the correspond ding period a year ago,
an increase of s664 per mile. or APP
proximately IL per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13
ARE FACING STRIKE.
Employers on Hartman Texas Lines
Threaten to Walk Out.

Houston. Tex, March ia strike of
the orders of railroad trainmen and
conductors on the Hartman lines in
Texas and Louisiana isc imminent. For
several. days the men have been voting
on the proposition resulting in the con-
ference held in Chicago throughout the
month of February, and while the re-
turns are not complete. there have been
enough votes counted to show the SEN
timent of the men is to strike, rather
than accept the proposition Of the COM
pany.
The trouble comes out OF the de-
mands made by the trainmen and
conductors on all roads west of Chicago
in December. A conference of the offi-
Gals of the roads and the unions was
held in that month, and a second con-
ference, lasting twenty-four days. was
held in that city in February. The de-
mands of the men were for increases in
wages, ranging to a maximum of Is per
cent for passenger train conductors. The
railroad officials offered increases rang
ing to a maximum of IA per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13
new ROAD IN SOUTH.
Line in Mississippi Will Form Connec-
ton Between Points.

One Of the latest railroad mysteries
in the south is the line projected to
run from Gulfport to West Point,
Miss. and paralleling the Mobile,
Jackson & Kansas City fully two
thirds of the way.
The identity of those backing the
proposed road has been successfully
concealed, supposedly for the purpose
of heading off several projected roads
to Pasca goula, which is a strong rival
of Gulfport. Moreover, it is stated
that the Frisco system may have a
hand in the projection Of this line, in
order that it may be able to obtain
entrance to one of the ports on the
Gulf coast. 1t is only short jump
from West Point to Aberdeen, where
the Frisco system now has a terminus
for a branch of the Kansas City. Mem
phis & Birmingham. Those who take
this view are of the opinion that, If
the Frisco is behind the proposed road,
it is the result of the fact that it has
been unsuccessful in its efforts to Sc
cure full control of the Mobile. jack
son & Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13
SMITHS STORY.
BrOther-in in Law of the Late
Stanford White
Testifips for the State in the
ThaW Murder Trial.
TOLD LITTLEOF VALUE
But Took Up Several Hours of
the Courts Time.
Related Conversation With
ThaW OH Roof Garden.
TOLD LITTLEOFVALUE

New York. March 13.-Mazie Fol-
lette. the chorus girl. was in the cor
ridor outside the court room when
the Tuesday afternoon session of the
Thaw trial began and evidently ex-
pected to be called as a witness. She
was accompanied by a Miss Jackson.
who was clerk in the photogra phic
studio at the time Evelyn Nesbit posed
for the pictures which have been of
fered in evidence. Miss Jackson is
expected to fix the date of the picture
taking.
James Clinch Smith was recalled to
testify. He repeated his statement
that he reached the roof garden the
night of the tragedy at about 9:15 and
seated himself on the Madison avenue
side of the hall
Did you see this defendant enter p"
asked Mr.. Jerome.
i did
Where did he come from -
He came in the same way that
I did-from the elevator-and went
down the aisle on the Madison avenue
side"
Was he accompanied by any one
whom you knew"
I knew the two gentlemen. Mr.. Nc
Caleb and Mr.. Beale.''
Was there lady with them?"
There was"
Did you know who she was. or do
you know now, having seen herr"
I have no personal knowledge of
who she was. 1 believe it was Mr..
Thaw's Wife
Now please describe in chronology
ical order what you saw the defendant
do and what you heard him say" said
Mr. Jerome
Mr.. smith proceeded with some diff
ficulty. as Mr.. Delmas objected almost
continuously.
"Thaw walked by me with his party
not recognizing me-"
Mr.. Delmas objected and the words
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13
NOnN0O0OM

Mrs. E. NJ, Harris. Dellwood, Wis.
writes:
After following your advice and
using Peruna and Manalin. was
cured of catarrh of the nose. throat
and stomach, from which 1 had suffer-
ed for several years. When I COM
menced taking Peruna 1 could not
make my bed without stopping to rest.
Now 1 do all my work, and am in
good health.
IT recommend this valuable remedy
to all suffering from any disease OF the
stomach"
1t is doubtful if there is any other
remedy in the world that could have
done better work than this. A remedy
that can do this sort of work ought to
be in every household. Peruna Is do
ing these things all over the United
States. The blessing that 1t has been.
to an untold multitude of women will.
never be known. Only a very smalll
per cent of such cases will ever make
known their experience.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13
TR1CE FOR GENERAL MANAGER.
International 6 Great Northern Man
| to Succeed Clark on NJ. p.

Kansas City, Mo. March 13.-The
report that Leroy Trice, president of
the International & Great Northern, is
to be elected vice president and gen.
eral manager of the Missouri Pacific
and Iron Mountain. succeeding c. s.
Clarke. resigned, has met with the
most hearty approval of Missouri Pa
cific men in this territory. Although
Mr. Trice is said to have denied the
report that George Gould had offered
the place to him. 1t is generally be-
lieved that he will eventually be the
man to take it. He is recognized as
one of the best railroad men in the
country and was offered the position
now said to be open to him when Mr..
Clarke was first elected He declined
the offer at that time. however, on the
grounds that the Missouri Pacific and
Iron Mountain were badly run down
and that he did not care to endanger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13
INCREASE IN WAGES.
Is Announced by the Management for
the Engineers of Lake Shore Road.

Cleveland, Ohio. March 13-It was an
nounced that an agreement was reach
ed today between Assistant General
Manager D. c. Moon of the Lake Shore
railroad and Warren S. Stone, grand
chief of the brotherhood of locomotive
engineers, respecting wages of engineers
on the Lake Shore. The agreement.
which is to be submitted to a commit
tee for ratification on Monday. provides
for increases ranging from 16 to IS per
cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13

his reputation by associating himself
with such property.
1t is said that Mr.. Clarke has done
very little for the betterment of the.
road, the passenger department espe-
cIally, seeming to have a grievance
against him. In the event of the Sc
lection of Mr.. Trice. it is expected that
a radical change in many OF the poll
cies of operation of the road will i'm,
mediately follow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13

shows very handsome earnings for last
quarter, the E. & H. T. division bring
ing up its full per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13
Katy Treasurer Dead.

Dallas, Tex March 13.-Arthur V.
Lonllin, treasurer of the Missouri Kan :
sas & Texas railroad of Texas, died to-
day of malaria fever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13
Rock Island Dividend.

The Rock Island has declared a quar-
terly dividend of IL per cent, payable
April J. to the stock of record March Is.
This will bring the road up to per cent
per annum. Nearly every division
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-13
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-01
GROCER IS MAD
Says Officer Who Was Appealed
 10 InSulted Him.

s If Joseph Labenson. q grocer. at 10
 Ward street. carries out his threat
 one of the officers of the police de- |partment may be brought before the board of safety. Labenson is not sure |of the patrolman whom he charges with conduct unbecoming an ofiicer.
 Labenson says that complaint was
 made to the officer about crowd of
 boys who were throwing stones near his store last evening. The officer gave him no satisfaction and later when Labenson again informed him of the rowdy actions of the boys. the
 officer, according to Labenson, said:
 If you don't get to h--l out of my way I'll break your - back
 Labenson was so aroused over the matter that he called at the station this morning and informed the sup erintendent. MT Beach promised him that he would investigate the matter declaring that If the officer made such remark there would be some- thing doing.
 Labenson when speaking about the affair declared that unless the super intendent takes hold of the case that he will consult lawyer. But I don't think will need to because MT Beach assured me that he would investigate the affair thoroughly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-01
BURNED TO DEATH
Six Year Old Girl is the First
 Fourth of July Victim.

The first fatal accident in Water bury from the deadly fire, cracker occurred Saturday when Anna. the six years old daughter of MT and Mrs William J. Burns of ITO East Main street, received injuries from which she died early yesterday morning. Somebody gave the child what was represented as harmless explosive that wouldn't even set fire to her clothing supposing the sparks came in contact with 1t, and believing that it was perfectly safe, 1t is SUD- posed that the child set fire to 1t and then went on to demonstrate how one could brush against 1t with out danger. In any case the first the family knew of the accident was when the child ran wildly up the back stairs shouting to her mother that she was on fire and begging her to save her. The mother acted promptly and made an effort to ex- tinguish the burning clothing by wrapping blanket over them, but it was too late, nearly everything on the child being burned on at the time and her flesh charred and badly burned. There was a good breeze blowing at the time and it didn't take long to burn the few light things the girl had on.
 Dr Brennan, Dr David and pr Mo- Larney were called and did what they could to save the little sufferer, but their efforts were of no avail. She was pupil at the Sacred Heart parochial school and a very bright pupil. The only girl, of course, she was idolized by her par ents and her sad death Is a great blow to them. It would have touch ed their hearts to lose her under or dinary conditions, but being taken away as she was the parting is rend- cred much worse. They have two other children, boys. both younger than the girl. The remains will be taken to Thomaston tomorrow for burial in charge of Undertaken Mori- arty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-01
CITY NEWS.

The aldermen will meet tonight.
 In the probate court to-day Miss Gussie Siviter was appointed admin istratrix on the estate of the late Sarah Siviter.
 The American band will give the last prom of the season at City hal Wednesday evening, this week, in, stead of Saturday, as formerly.
 City Attorney John P. Kellogg who entered on new lease of office for two years more to-day, was sworn in this morning by City Clerk w. H. Sandland.
 An anniversary high mass was celebrated this morning at St Francis Xavier's church by the Rev ]. J Curtin for the late Dennis Flayin of S05 Baldwin street.
 There will be special meeting of Waterbury Junior league tonight al 1880 at the Quaker Athletic club rooms, 1030 Bank street. All man. agers are requested to be present.
 John Hughes of 16 Highland avenue left home on June 10, and so far as can be learned nobody here has seen him since that time. He was a blacksmith's helper at the Scovill Mfg Co and had very nice home. He is 90 years of age, 5 feet 10 in- ehes tall and weighs 210 pounds. His wife has asked the police to see if they can locate him. From whas has already been heard 1t is likely that he has left town.
 One of the pleasures of life of Siles NJ Hines, 309 North Main street came from a rose bush near his house. To all his visitors he would show this bush, for it was we'll worth the seeing. When he came out this morning to admire and water 1t, he was shocked to see that some vandal during the night had torn it leaf from leaf and the roses were strewn about indicating the mischief was done through mere wantoness.
 James German, who lives at csc East Main street. was severely in- jured this morning while at work in the Scovill factory. German had his left arm caught fin the shafting. His arm and shoulder were so badly bat tered that his removal to the Water bury hospital was necessary. This -afternoon it was stated that the ex- tent of his injuries was not as yet known. but his arm and shoulder were said to be in bad condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-01
DECORATING GRAVES.
K. of P. Lodge Held Memorial Ser.
 vices Yesterday.

Yesterday the Knights of Pythias in this city celebrated memorial day and about 300 members marched to Riverside cemetery to decorate the graves of the deceased brothers. The men were attired in their regular uniforms, with white gloves holding handsome bouquets. They made an impressive appearance as they marched along. music being furnish ed by the American band. It was the first time since 1896 that the lodges and uniformed ranked divisions unit ed in general observance of the day. The Rev J. Atwood Stansfield of Waterville. chaplaIa of the Second regiment U. R. K P, delivered brief address at Speedwell hall be- fore the march was made to the cemetery. The companies in line were Waterbury company led by Lieutenant w. L. Weigner; Scott company, Uniform rank. led by Cap tain J. w. Rogers; Durand company. headed by Frank Ogden; Wateryille company with Captain Charles Drap- CT in command; many members from the lodges in Naugatuck. Waterville and Watertown were also in line. The grave of each departed member was marked with small yellow flag with the words. Faith, Charity and Benevolence."
 The officers of the exercises were: Chancellor commander, w. E. Thoms, |Speedwell vice-chancellor, F. R. White, Comstock; prelate. E. Condit, Speedwell; master-at-arms, c. A. Pouard, Comstock: master of work, L. Harper. Speedwell: inner guard. William Adams Magnolia; outer guard, D. Baribault, Magnolia.
 The list of deceased Pythians fol. lows: E. Morton Hurlburt. Frederick Frost. F. W. Allen. D. T. Munger, J. K. Giles. H. s. Ladd, Roger W. Cook, William Krocher. Frederick w. Chesson. Ralph I. Thomas. D. s. Law. renee, w. F. French. Clayton A. An. drews, Wilbur F. York, William Laird, Joseph Bartlett. Frederick Strauss, Charles Kiesel, Fully o'Neill, Charles H. Adams. Robert c. Partree, Charles 0chsaer. Ellis Phelan, Henry Smith, E. J. Roberts. Charles Rick, Charles w. Johnson, Henry Adams, William J. Watson, Charles Reinsch, John McHattie, Joseph Ingraham, George Kleeber. Julius Miller, Stephen W. Miller, Chauncey Web- ster. William Mcvittie. George D. Dayton. John Nichol, John A. Carl. son, Peter F. Snagg. L. A.. Hamiel, Charles K. Fuchs, John NJ. Kellogg, William Purcell, George H. Williams, Preston E. Turner, Martin Hell. man, John Thiel, Benjamin George, NJ. c. Barbour.J. Clifton Allen, w. H. Hunt, W. P. Thoms, Charles E. Tow. Ter, Patrick Keegan, John Schenk, H. c. Hoby. John L. Fitzpatrick, w. R. Seeley, R. H. Busted. c. H. Clark, L. Beardsley. Eugene NJ. Boughton, James Hunter, William Perkins, Fritz Von Minden. w. w. Hubbell, Charles D. Russell. George Fitz. simons. Calvin J. Moss, NJ. J. North. rop. Henry Makepeace, A. W, Champlin, Edward H. Belden, vii. liam P. Snagg. William Colby, NJ. S Babin, Adam Mason. Belmont For. est. Adolph Pollock. Paul Mendels. sohn and George B. Graves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-01
Elijah No veoetarlan.

Many vegetarians fall back on the bible for comfort. and 1t Is even said that the great prophet Elijah was a vegetarian. How so? God command. ed the crows to feed the old fellow. and we have it in l. Kings. xvii. G. "the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook. New York Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-01
DECISIONS ARE HERE
Judge Gager Sent Some Import. ant Announcements To-Day.

Some of the long expected julg- ments in cases heard by Judge Ed. win B. Gager in the superior court here within the past few moHths, came to town to-day.
 In the matter of Domenico Man fredi, administrator on the estate of Antonio Periello against Policeman Peter F. Meyers and the city of Wa. terbury, plaintiffs demurrer was sus. tained. This is an action arising out of the shooting by the officer named of one Periello on the night of June 10, 1900. Damages of s5,000 is asked. Periello, it was alleged at the time. was in a shooting affray and was making off when the officer. after repeatedly calling upon him to stop, fired and killed him in hls tracks. Public opinion exoneratcd the officer. City Attorney Kellogg's demurrer was that the city Is not re- sponsible for alleged illegal or im- proper acts of its policemen, and the court took this view of the demurrer.
 The divorce suit of Ora against William Jackson was dismissed. Ill this case the court held that the trou- ble was not assertion, but the de- fendant refused to work and give what wages he earned to his wife.
 Nominal damages of $50 with costs was the judgment in the s5,000 suit of Frank Pleasant against the Waterbury Brass Co. Pleasant was engaged on scaffolding fastening bolts with wrench. The wrech slipped, part of the. staging on which Pleasant was working tipped up and threw him off. It was alleged that if the staging had been properly ad- iusted or was wide enough the acct dent would not have happened. The court found that the staging was wider than the usual staging used for such purposes. Contributory negligence was found In the acci- dent Pleasant lost an eye.
 The plea in bar in the suit of Fred Demski against John Wagner ct al was denied, but permission to file any other kind of plea was allowed until September l.
 Defendants demurrer in the suit of the Colonial Trust Go, executor on the estate of the late David s. Plume, against his son, Frank c. Plume, was overruled. The defend ant claimed that money held by the plaintiff for him due on a life insur- ance policy could not be garnisheed. The court held otherwise.
 There are half a dozen other cases still awaiting judgment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-01
London.a Poetry.

London is full of poetry. full of pictures. full of rest. if people will only believe it The true painters and poets see none of the sights and draw backs which complaint Is made by the prosaic. nor does the really busy worker, the enthusiast. hear the noise which drives the idler away from .own.-Lady's Pictoral.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-01

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-01
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-01

The following are the new officers of the Park road school district: Committeeman, David MeIlor; second committeeman, George l.. Howe, treasurer. Charles Dole: clerk. Charles E. Reed; collector, Lawrence SuIli- van.