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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
TAFT IS NOT SURE.
But Says Probably He Will Abandon
Trip Around the World.

Manila, Nov. 6.-Secretary Taft
gave out a statement today in which
he said he had not yet decided regard
ing the abandonment of his Siberian
trip, but that the probability is that he
will return to Washington via San
Francisco. He declined to discuss the
reason for abandoning his trip around
the world, but laid great stress on the
situation at Vladivostok.
Secretary Taft today will receive the
assembly at a farewell reception.
The secretary has highly compli-
mented Manila on the fine engineering
feat in construction of the waterworks
for the city, which he inspected yes
terday.
A portrait of w. J. Bryan has been
presented to the assembly by Justice
Mapa and was received with many
thanks. 1t will be hung in an appro-
pirate place in the assembly hall.
No election returns are in yet but it
is believed that a majority of the In
dependent candidates have been elect
ed The vote is believed to be very
heavy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06

conditions of a year previous Conse-
| quently certain betterments to tracks.
roadways, and terminals have been
| abandoned temporarily. All such i'm
provements as far possible will be
carried on during the winter. All the
| locomotives and cars We're used during
| the summer season in order to keep
| freight out of the congestion at differ
| ent points. Thre is great need for
| improvements in these different depart
ments. The railroads are determined
| that thev must carry on improvement
operations which circumstances pre-
vented earlier in the season and what
ever men can be kept for these pur-
poses Will be kept and only those who
cannot be used will be cast adrift
However, it is unlikely that any other
than the improvements which have been
already started will be worked out to
completion during the winter season.
The money market which is now IL
somewhat of furry will prohibit new
extensions. Plans for new improve
ments will a rule be set aside until
the roads can get an opportunity to
dispose of their securities at reason
able rates and obtain funds for further
work. A great deal of construction
work will consequently be abandoned
for n1onthS-wOrk that under ordinary
conditions would be pushed to an end.
Consequently there are two good rea-
sons why men are being thrown out of
employment by the railroads; the work
that will have to be abandoned on ac-
which will have to be stopped on ae-
count of the present panic in the money
market.
On some roads other men will be laid
off. AS the volume of traffic diminishes,
train crews will be laid off. Owing to
the heavy business of the past few
months, the men in this department of
railroad work have had unusually long
hours and hard work. The roads have
been unable to get enough trainmen.
The number of men in the operating
department will have to be reduced in
conformity to the volume of the traf-
fic.
However, the instances where train
men will be reduced is largely confined
to the eastern roads. In the west and
the southwest not many employees can
be spared for some time if at all. The
companies in this section of the coun-
try adopted a conservative policy early
in the year, as result of the agitation
against the railroads, and they have
only made much extensions as were de-
sirable. Investments have been con-
centrated on making improvements for
the expeditions handling of freight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
MUST PAY FOR DOGS.
Missouri Pacific Express Messengers
No Longer to Receive TIPS.

After December 1 all dogs carried in
express cars on the Missouri Pacific
railroad will have to be checked. The
passengers will no longer be able to put
their dogs in the cars and give the ex-
press mess enger a tip of 25 or so cents
for hauling and caring for the dogs
Dogs must be checked with the bag
gageman the same as a bicycle or other
baggage. No one knows how the Gus
tom of carrying dogs in baggage cars
by tipping the messenger arose, but IT
has been countenanced by all roads
Mess engers realized neat little allow
ance from the custom and the action
of the Missouri Pacific will be disap-
proved by them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Reducing the Waist
Line in Both Sexes

Men and women with heavy. pendulous
abdomens who wish to reduce them quick
ly and safely are usually advised to go In
for certain tiresome twisting and bending
exercises that. as matter of fact, they
should carefully avoid as being dangerous
rather than beneficial.
A far better plan is to use the following
three simple household remedies which
can be obtained of any druggist at small
cost, viz: II OF. Marmola, II OF. Fluid
Extract Cascara Aromatic, and 81 ozs.
Syrup Simplex. These are mixed together
at home and taken a teaspoonful after
meals and at bedtime.
These three make a mixture that is not
only perfectly harmless, but actually
quite beneficial to the system, regulating
the digestion, purifying the blood. and
clearing the complexion of pimples and
blotches. Its chief and surprising benefit
is in the rapid natural manner in which It
reduces the fat person to the normal.
beautiful lines of fine physique. It hay
ing been known to cause the reabsorption
of as much a pound of fat a day. More
over, it does it symmetrical1y, so that no
wrinkles flabby skin left behind.
Strange to say neither dieting nor exer-
else are advised when this simple home
recipe is being used, for 1t will produce
results Independently of either and so the
patient is instructed to eat whatever he
or she fancies and is also permitted to
take things easy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
[ll2sFE! g. Pin 4 IAN ga Co

has other and more important places
to invest their earnings than in rum
ming their stub line from Colby to
road company has been making some
improvements on the stub road, includ-
ing the building of a new and subs tan
tlal bridge over one of the streams be-
tween Oakley and Colby, besides other
repairs. 1t looks to the people of Oak
ley as if these rumors came from jeal-
Gus newspapers who don't want to see
Oakley prosper. The town is one of
the prettieSt and most substantially
built in northwest Kansas If the
Union Pacific is still hunting for water
and never failing at that, with level
land for any or all improvements, they
couldn't do better than locate their d.
vision in Oakley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Roads Are Reducing COnstruc-
fiOn Forces for Winter.
Men Laid Off a Regular Feature
of This Season of Year.
is NOT SPITE WORK.
No Further Extension Will Re
Made Until Spring.
Other Items Of Interest to
Railway People.

The fact that certain of the western
railroads have laid off large forces of
men, coming at the time it does when
there is so much being said against me
two cent fare rate as a money making
proposition OF the railroads, has caused
great many idle rumors to crop out
to the effect that the railroads are try
ing to reduce their expenses and cut out
improvements in order to get even with
the public. However, any intimation To
the effect that it is being done for spits
work, the officials say, is unfounded.
Every year about this time the rail-
roads commence reducing their extra
forces which are used in track construc-
ton. This work has already COM
menced this season. The Union Pacific
was the first western road to start the
ball rolling. Only a few days ago the
announcement emanated from Omaha
to the effect that 1000 of the special en-
ployes of this road We're to be thrown
out of employment. This was taken as
an insult given by Hartman to those
who helped to curtail the profits of the
roads with two cent fare rate. A few
days later the Rock Island system an
nounced the. retirement Of 1900 men.
Other roads have since that time fol-
lowed suit.
There is no cause for alarm in this
situation. The roads commence every
year to lay off men at the beginning
of the winter season on account of the
fact there is a great deal of construc-
ton WOTk WHICH cannot De pursued in
winter. During the past summer there
has been great deal more construc-
ton work than ever before during
season and a great many more men
have been employed. Consequently the
curtaiIment of the construction gangs
on account of the coming of bad wealth
e& cuts off more men this year. The
reductions for this year are well under
way and by the time that the weather
becomes SO severe as to prevent activ-
ity on the lines all the extra and spec
ia1 employees will be out of service.
The arrangements of the various
western and southwestern roads are
now considering the number of en-
pIoyes to be used during the winter
and also the number to be cut off the
payroll. How many men will be re-
tanned depends to a great extent on
the work that can be pursued during
the winter.
1t is certain that the western and
southwestern lines will not discharge
men without reason as there is a great
deal more work to be done this winter
than ever before. The western and
roads during the summer
season have had but one object in view
to take care of the heavy traffic of that
season and to keep the traffic in move
ment as much as possible so as to pre-
vent a repetition of the car shortage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
SANTA FEE STORING COAL.
Over Twenty Thousand Tons Put Away
at EmpOria.

Emporia- Kan Nov. 6.-For the past
two weeks a gang of men has been busy
unloading the coal which the Santa Fe is
storing in the west yards south of the
company ice. houses. The railroad will I'M
load about 400 cars, Or 5000 tons of coal
at this place for winter use, having al
ready nearly fourth of it on the ground
To gain some idea of the size of the pile
of 10000 tons OF coal, imagine a pile a
block long. almost half a block wide
and piled from eight to twelve feet high.
Tracks are built ON top of the pile and
the cars are unloaded. The tracks are
then taken up and placed still higher I'M
til once more covered with coal.
The Santa Fe is storing large quantities
of coal at all of the division points along
the system. the amounts varying in pro-
portion to the Importance of the division
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
MUST RIDE OR QUIT
Officers Who Failed to Take Test Will
Be Retired.

Washington. Nov. 6.-Four army Of
ficers who failed to take the test ride
directed by President Roosevelt to de-
termine their fitness for army service
have been ordered before a retiring
board to meet in Washington November
II for examination. These officers are
Col. Henry Adams of the engineer corps
Lieutenant Colonel Ormond NJ. Lissak
of the military academy; Major Henry
H. Benham, of the Twenty-third IN
fantry, and Major Charles C. Pierce,
chaplain engineer corps now stationed
at Washington barracks, the second
senior chaplain in the service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06

Many persons who can't drink
coffee without lying awake at
night, find Postum Food Coffee
agrees with them perfectly.
The important thing Is to
boil the Postum at least Is min
utes so that its favour and full
food value may be obtained.
when made right and taken hot
with good cream and sugar to
suit ones taste. Postum is deli
cious as Java coffee.
Made of wheat, it contains no
drug or other harmful SUBJ
stance.
Try Postum 10 days while
you leave OF coffee with it's
drug, caffeine. There a Reas-
on"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06

New York, Nov. EN- New York $
governor is Republican presidential
possibility Electors are turning to
him from Maine to Oregon as a posi-
BILE Moses for 1908. In the face of
this situation the following statement
from Governor Hughes is most i'm
portant:
ITO avoid any possibility of misap-
prehension regarding my course, I say
this: I do not seek any public office.
The majority of people doubtless
think the power and distinction Of Of
flee are an irresistible attra ction. If
you had been constantly in my COM
pany during the past nine months you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Some Freak Potatoes.

James Collins, who resides southeast
of town, brought novel display of
sweet potatoes to the Tribune Office.
On single vine were four medium
sized potatoes. Two of them were ap>
parently of the early. Bermuda variety
and the other two were to all appear
ances Southern Queens. The tubers
were well deve1opedsand there was no
evidence of the vines having been
grated. Another large potato showed
streaks of both varieties in it's develop
ment.-Chanute Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06

would see that another point of view
is quite possible. To me public office
means a burden of sponsibility-a
burden of incessant toll at times al
most into1era ble-which under honor
able conditions and at the command
of the people it may be a duty and
even a pleasure to assume, but is far
from being an object of ambition. I
have not sought nor shall I seek, di-
rectly or indirectly, to influence the
selection or the vote of any delegate to
any convention; and with reference to
the action of any delegate to any con-
vention there will be no suggestion or
thought of influence protest or re-
prisal in the executive chamber"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
NO BLUE LAWS FOR ATCHIsoN.
City Council Decides Not to Close sun
day Tlleaters.

Atchison, Nov. 6.-The Glove says:
Atchison will have no blue laws tor
the present. Councilman Ben Early S
ordinance, closing theaters, pool and
billiard halls, skating Kinks and bowl
ing alleys on Sundays, got only as far
as third base. 1t was defeated by
vote Ct to 4. after a good natured dis
cussion in which three ministers of the
CITY took part.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Boycott by Doctors.

waverlv. Ia. Nov 6-The Bremner
county grand jury, which a few weeks
ago indicted Il members of the county
medical association, alleging violation or
the antitrust laws today reported addi-
tionaI indictments against DR.. w. A.
Rohlf and DR.. o. L. Chaffee on the gen.
eraI ground of conspiracy. Their alleged
offense resulted from their adherence to
the boycott feature of the association
agreement which operated to force an IN
which he as well as one of the accused
doctors, had been employed after he had
refused to sign the union scale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Chief of Creeks Hurt.

Guthrie, OKLA, Nov. 6.-A special
to the State Capital from Okmulgee.
1. T.. says that Maty Tiger, chief OF
ed while riding in the woods near his
home today. His horse became fright
ened and broke from the trail into a
dense thorn thicket, two large thorns
piercing Maty Tigers head, pressing
into the left ear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
wb;t,ov Case VIII Be Costly.

lola. Kan, Nov. 6.-County Coroner
n w. Reid has filed with the commits
sioners the bills for the two sessions OF
+he coroner's Jury which investigated
the Sapp case. These figures give some
idea of what is in store for the county
in the expense line before the end is
reached. Thus far the costs to the
county have been $25S6O: winch ooes
80 include the expense of the prelin1i-
nary hearing held in Justice Potter's
court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
WIKIDAL is PROMOTED.
Popular Chanute Ticket Agent Trans
ferred to Pueblo.

Chanute, Kan, Nov. 6.-L. P. Wikidal,
for two years ticket agent for the Santa
F'e here. has been transferred to Pueblo
and will leave some time this week. He
was called to Topeka last week for con-
ference with General Passenger Agent
Cornell and offered the city ticket office
at Pueblo at a substantial increase in sal
airy. Wik's genial manner and rotund
countenance behind the ticket bars will
be greatly missed by the travelling public
His successor has not yet been selected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
olklaholna Judgeship settled.

Washington, Nov. 6.-Under an arrange
ment made between the members of the
political delegation here from Oklahoma
been decided and Ralph Campbell of Nc
Allister and John Cottra1l of Guthrie will
be recommended to President Roosevelt
for. appointment Ito the two judgeships.
This settles the question as to these posi-
lions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Rank Fails at Globe. Ariz.

Globe Ariz.. Nov. 6.-The Globe Nation
al bank, with capital of $4,000 and de-
posts of $500, 600 suspended today. Heavy
drafts on the cash on hand. with no cash
coming in from outside banks. forced the
Cashier A G. Smith says the bank will
nav dollar for dollar to depositors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Mrs Romadka pleads GuiItv.

Chicago, Nov. 6.-Mrs. Evelyn Ro-
madka, wife of a Milwaukee million
aire, who was arrested on various
charges of thefts in Chicago. pleaded
guilty to three indictments for bur-
glary and two for larceny.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
New Hotel for ReIlerilIe.

BeHeville, Kan, Nov. 6.-The much
talked of yankee Inn Belleviile's new
hotel was opened to the public Tues
day The building is centrally located,
has been fitted up in modern style, in
GLIDING hot water plant and electric
lights. J. E. Caswell, the city mayor, is
nrOnrietOr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Vote to "Suspend'' Strike.

Chicago, Nov. GA secret vote of strik-
ing teiegra pliers tonight resulted in a de-
cisfon to recommend to the national exec
utive board that the strike be suspend
meeting and after listening to report
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06
Gold From Mexico.

|, Ell Paso, Tex, Nov. "a million
in gold from Mexico bound for New
York passed through here today 1t
Is said to be a part of the money for
the completion of the merger of the
Mexican Central with other Mexican
raiIMavs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-06

from the committee which has been seek
ing to make terms with the telegraph
companies in New York. will act upon
the recommendation. The vote stood ~
for adoption of the resolution and 100
against
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-27
First Shipments Ore.

The i1rtlaud will carry the first shlpmg.fs of ore ever seItt from Knights island to shelter ill the States. lhe i.ub bard. Elliott Co.,, at Drler bay, has shipment ready to send down this trip, and will probably be able to continue sending out small consignments of rock at intervals un- til the tramway is completed, when shipping wiil be on large scale. The Knights Island Copper Co. another Drier bay property, will also send some ore to the suclter on the Portland joe Dierringer hss been at the Island for some time getting out the rock for this consignment.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-27
"The old World And Its Ways 1"

This the title of new and profusely illustrated book by Col. William Jen- nings Bryan, recounting his noted journey around the earth aud through Europe, which was so widely heralded through the Amefican Press.
 The book is an illustrated and de- scriptive record of that journey, which is so memorable in current history. The journey embraced period of a year, and covered practically all tho nations of the earth
 Col. Bryan travelled G;th camera and pencil, and not only described, in bril- liant phrase, what ho saw, but further illustrated his journey by photographs. Tbe photographs constitute stri'tin z pictorial presentation md lcad ee- pecial interest to the book. They uunl- Der 2iO and they show in picture the world as ne saw it.
 The book will interest every reader as unique presentation of a wonder. fully interesting journey. 1t is sold only through solicitors. Tie Thomp- sen Publishing Company, St. Louis, Mo-, are the fortunate publishers. They advertise for agents in another column of this issue.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-27
Build Railway North.

Winnipeg, Man, Saturday, June l5-- Application for a charter has been made by the Northern Empirc Rail road Company to construct line from Montana to Alaska. This road is sup posed to be an auxiliary of the North ern Pacific.
 Forsome time there have been rumors of the new enterprise and the latest step is taken as coDfirmatOry of the big project being put through ulti- mateIy. It will Zap ap important country and make land of big resources accessible
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-27

San Francisco, June 25-Pres;. dent Small, of the telegrapher's union, has disappeared and it Is believed that he has gone to some other western city to take charge of the strike. All commercial bus mess is at a standstill here, so far as the Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies are con- cerned.
 San Francisco June 26-The betting on the coming prize fight now iavors Squires, who is a ten to eight favorite.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-27
Notice Of Forfeiture.

To Charles Thorbunson:
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned has expended one hundred dollars in labor and i'm provements on the claim known as the Island, Prince William Sound, Territory of Alaska in the Valdez Recording District, in order to hold said mining claim under the pro. visions of Section 232i oi the Revised otatutes of the United States, being the amount re- quire to hold said mining claim for the year 1906, and if wit hin ninety days from the service lication thereof you fail or refuse to contrib ute your proportion of said expenditure as co owner, your onc-half interest will become the ant to said Section 232i of the Revised Statutes of the United States.
 Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 17th day of April. 1907.
 Date of first publication April IS, 1907 Date of last publication July 1o 1907.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-27
From Wednesdays Bulletin

The Steam Tug "Oiga" arrived ill port at noon today from kinge Bay, having III tow about 150, 1000 feet of logs aud piling for the Valdez and Yukon Railroad Go.
 Dr. Winans left yesterday for Land lock ba.r, wlere he will remain for some :Itae
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-27
Probate Notice.

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE VALDEZ PRECINCT, TERRITORY OF ALASKA. BEFORE HON. JOHN LYONS, COM MISSIONER AND EX-OFFICIO
 JUDGE OF PROBATE. n the Matter O the Estate 0l Louis Brown, Deceased Notice is hereby given by the undersigned ad n nistrttor of the estate of Louis Brown Deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within six months after the first publication ol thi. notice 10 the said administrator. at the Clerks office in the Court House, in the Town of Valdez Territory of Alaska the same being the place for the transaction of the business oi said estate.
 Dated this 9th day of April. 1907.
 KNUTE BRANTSIT.
 Administrator of the estate of
 Louis Brown Deceased Under
 letters testamentary, with Nui
 annexed.
 Date of first publication. June 18th 1907 Date of last publication, July l1th 1907.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-27

COMPANIES incorporated, any State: expert work fair charges; stocks and bond issued handled East, Canada or Europe. BRITISH AM. FINANCE CO.,, Ltd, 132 Jordan ave. san Francesca.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-27
Voting Contest.

The voting contest for the Goddess of Liberty up to this noon has resulted as follows: Hazel Sheldon 363; Helen Brown 24l; Miss Osand 9; Miss Ida Corrigan l122;; Miss c Ashby l2S; Miss Messner Ill; Maxine Marshal 2l; Miss T. Dougherty 20; Mss Mae CrittendeD 20; Miss Lulu Kline ,. Miss Savoy l04
The Alaska prospector., 1907-06-27

w P. McCarty will give a grand ball at Mckinley hall next Friday evening in honor of the completion Of tue hull of his new steamer, the Valdez. The launchig will take place about one o'clock, in the morning, and during the dance, young lady will be selected by the votes of the dancers, to cAristen the vessel. A good time is assured and DO one should miss this event, the launching of the first large boat ever built in Valdez