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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
Accounting Rules of Commits.
sion Make Work Harder.
Work of Different Departments
Greatly Increased by Ruling.
GOOD In MANY WAYS.
Clearness in Reports Brought
About by Alterations.
Other Items CT Interest in
Railway Circles.

Accounting officials of the rail-
roads have a good deal to say these
days about the changes in their meth
DDS of doing things which have been
merce commission, and from which
| that body will allow no deviation.
| These changes, they insist, involve a
great deal of extra labor and expense,
/ and are by no means easy of obser-
vance in some features
mat the changes are without
value, however, is not even suggested,
and no attempt is made to deny that
| they insure in all particulars a clear
and systematic record of receipts and
1sbursements of the roads, the state
ments of which will no longer be sub
Ject to the suspicion that they may
have been doctored to further some
hidden object of their officials The
orders Of the commission are specific
and leave no room for misunder-
standing or evasion. Some of the
most important changes introduced
are the following:
A number of items which hereto
fore have been included in gross
earnings are to be excluded hereafter,
and for them a new account is to
be opened to be known as Outside
operations" These items include can
al, lighterage, steamboat and ferry
property, receipts from express COM
panies, baggage, freight and passen-
ger transfers, commercial telegraph
service, grain elevator, stockyard and
storage service and such like items.
By far the most interesting feature
of the change is the allowance for
depreciation of property in operating
expenses, including ties, rails, bridges,
buildings, docks and wharfs and ev-
cry class of property employed in
carrying on transportation. The i'm
mediate effect of this change has been
apparently to increase operating ex-
penses materially. The commissions
avowed object in insisting on this
change is to insure that all cost of
maintenance and preservation of
equipment, but no more, shall be
charged to operating expenses.
The commissions system provides
that equipment shall be kept as fully
repaired as possible mechanically;
that current depreciation charges
shall cover such gradual destruction
of property as can not be made good
through actual repairing, and that
charges on account of renewals shah
make good whatever destruction of
property may have taken place which
is not covered by any Of the other
provisions. It is said that the roads
will have difficulty in observing this
regulation on account of not knowing
in advance even the approximate life
of their equipment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27

after he lands in the American league
this time. The other man we sent up
this year. was McLear, whom we solo
TO Des Moines. He batted well, and
made good. Olmstead, whom / got
from Springfield for Comiskey, is
another good one He is a mighty
good pitcher, and with our team back
or him would have been a wonder. last
season He is one pitcher who can
bat, too, and he fills in pretty ac-
ceptab in almost any other position
In the three years that Wichita has
mad team, she has won two PEN
nants.
lsDell and myself own the team
now, and we believe we stand pretty
good show of winning another one
next season, though we will need a
lot of new timber to do it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
TRACK AVERAGE MAINTAINED.
Equipment. However, Fell Off Fifty.
five Per Cent During Year.

According to the statistics compiled
by the Railway Age, railroad construc-
ton in the United States has been near
ly as heavy in 1907 as in 1906, which was
the heaviest year since 1888. The total
number of miles of new track laid this
year has been 5,73O. of which 422 miles
were in Louisiana, BAL in Florida, 1856 in
South Dakota, 314 in Texas and 311 in
Washington. In Canada, during the
same time, 723 miles were built and 349
in Mexico.
The greater part of the new track
was laid before the financial stringen-
cy only a small amount of mileage be-
ing constructed after September. The
orders for freight and passenger cars
and locomotives in 1907 were smaller,
however, than at any time during the
last seven years. The volume of orders
for this part of railroad equipment was
about 55 per cent of the total of 1905
and 1906.
The year has been notable for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
Racing at Oakland.

Oakland Cal, Dec. 27.-Coming back
to his best form, Deutschland, the
speedy Sain horse. annexed the Lor1n
handicap for Barney Schneider, at En-
eryville Keough got the big bay off
in the lead and although hard pushed
all the way. Deutschland was never
headed thereafter. The Wilson stables
great chestnut geliing, Prince Brutus,
proved the easiest kind of winner In
the opener. Tine horse had won six
races previous to this one ana the tai
ent did not fail to get aboard, with tho
result that his price was soon cut from
4 TO 3 to 8 to 5. The track was slow
and Prince Brutus seemed to like the
going.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
ANOTHER NEW LINE.
Contract Has Been Let for Road Be-
tween ST. Louis and BartIesyilIe.

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. 27.-George Keeler
of Bartlesville, who is one of the d.
rectors of the St. Louis, Bartlesville IL
Pacific railway, says the road will be
built and that work will commence
soon. The Paris bankers who are fin
ancing the project had arranged for
the KnickerbOcker Trust company of
New York to handle the money and
when that institution recently failed,
the Carnegie Trust company was sub
stftuted. j. J. Curl and J. w. Gillespie,
both of Bartlesville, returned the past
week from New York, where they went
to contract for the building and equip
ment of the road, which is to run when
completed from Joplin, Mo-, to a con-
nection with the Orient road at Car
men, Ok. The j. C. White Contracting
company has the contract for the grad
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
HARD TO BELIEVE,
RumOrs of Missouri Pacific Improves
ments at Leavenworth.

Leavenworth, Kan, Dec. 27-The Mis-.
souri, Pacific Railway company is pre-
pairing to completely overhaul it's road
bed between AtchiSon and Kansas City
About January Is a large force of mer
will be sent here to begin the work
Their headquarters will be in Leaven-
worth for the winter.
The tracks will be re-ballasted and
surfaced throughout. New steel will be
laid where necessary and the rip rap
ping" of the river banks at the danger
Gus points will be extended. The cuts
will be ditched out and everything put
in order along the line.
The roadbed on the river route be-
tween Kansas City and Atchison is pc
culiarly constituted and owing to the
soft loamy nature of the soil requires
much attention and expensive improve
mentS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
SMALL ROAD TO EXTEND.
h. S. & G. at W.estmoreland to Build
Both North and South.

h. S. & G. at Westmoreland to Build
Both North and South
The Kansas, Southern & Gulf will
build an extension. This line now runs
from Blaine through Moodyville Springs
to WestmOreland, Kan.
The first section of the proposed ex-
tension will run from Westmoreland
through Flush to Manhattan, a distance
of twenty-five miles, then connection
will be made with the main line of the
Union Pacific, the Blue Valley Line, to
Lincoln, Neb., and the main line Of the
Rock Island, from Kansas City to Den
yer.
From Manhattan the route is in a
southwest direction to Wichita and Ok
lahoma, while northward from West
moreland the road will be extended to
Sabetha, Sycamore Springs, Kan, and
Falls City. Neb.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
Jones Head Coach for Yale.

New York, Dec. 27.-It is stated In
Yale graduate circles here that Tad
Jones, this years great quarterback
will be head coach of the Yale foot
ball team next year. 1t has always
been the custom for the captain of
the team to return the following year
as coach, but Captain Bigelow has de-
cided to give ~ athletics altogether
Jones will graduate in June but will
return to college as director of the
V NJ C. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
Robber Was Shot Five Times.

Smithboro, I'LL, Dec. 27.-In a pis-
toll battle following the robbery of
the Vandalia passenger depot in
Smithboro, ILL.,, early today, one of
two robbers was shot five times and
Emory Brown, city marshal of Sor-
ento, ILL.,, was wounded twice. Both
men are reported as being in a serious
condition. The pal of the wounded
robber was arrested and locked up in
Greenvi1le, I'LL, four miles away,
where his comrade was also locked up
after being given medical treatment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
Peabody SO. Hutchinson ID.

Peabody, Kan, Dec. 27.-In a very
fast and interesting game of basket
ball here the Peabody Athletic club de-
feated the Hutchinson Athletic club.
At the end of the first half the score
was a tie, 10 to 10. In the last half
the local team by fast work easily ran
the score up to 33 to IA, allowing the
visitors only one field goal. Boehn play
ed the best game for Hutchinson, and
White, Baker and Grifflths were Pea
body's best players.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
Holman wants Des Moines.

Chicago, Ill, Dec. N.-Pete Vroom OF
81. Louis arrived in the city in the in
terests of Artie Hoffman of the Cubs
in regard to the purchase of Des Moines
from the Cantillons. Evidently Hon-
man is in deadly earnest, as he asks
for definite terms. Joe Cantillon told
Vroom that Ted Sullivan had the first
call on the team, but that if he turned
down the proposition Hoffman was next
on the list Sullivan was undecided
whether he would buy the Western
League franchise or not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
ANOTHER RAILROAD MERGER.
Monon Route Said to Get Control OF
/ G., H & ID, Road

Lafayette, Ind, Dec. 27.-From the
headquarters of the Monon comes the
first of the year, secure control of the
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton lines
between Indianapolis and Cincinnati,
and indianapolis and Springfield Ill.
When Judson Harmon is dismissed
as receiver, the Monon will purchase
the line 1t Is said r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
Heels Conc From His Shoes

New York, Dec. 27.-The body of
e we'll dressed young man has been
found On the property of c. Oliver
Iselin, near Mount Vernon There
was a bullet hole behind the right ear
and nearby lay revolver. The pock-
cts of the mans clothes had been
turned inside out and the heels had
been pulled from his shoes. The po-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
Convenient Train.

For Topeka people who desire a full
business day in Kansas City is the
Union Pacific No. 102 which leaves To-
peka every day at 7:o5 a. m. arriving
in Kansas City at $50 a. m. You can
get breakfast in the diner on this train
and dinner on No. 101 which leaves Kan
sas City at p. m. reaching Topeka at
1885 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
Racinp at New Orleans.

New Orleans. Dec. 27.-Spring- like
weather and a good track drew large
crowd to City park. The steeple-chase
over the short course resulted in an
easy victory for Peter Becker. lack
Akin, carrying 1874 pounds, had little
difficulty in capturing the handicap.
Four favorites were successful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
HEALING WATER TO BE HIGHER
The Government About to Advance
Prices at Hot Springs.

Hot Springs, Ark, Dec. 27.-An-
nouncement is made that the United
States will double the price for its
healing hot waters after the first of
the year and that all bath house
leases will be doubled. A protest will
be sent to Washington. The hot
water now is dispensed by the govern
ment at $40 per annum for each tub
supplied. The bath house owners
state that, under the lid" govern
ment now in force they are unable to
meet the raise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
She Weds an Indian.

Denver, Col, Dec. 27.-News has
been received here that Miss Cora
Marie Arnold of this city was married
last Monday in Santa Fe, n. M, to
Albino Chavarria, a full blooded In
dian. The wedding ends a romance
which began five years ago during the
Mountain and Plain festival, when a
number Of Indians were brought to
the city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
RasketbalI Mt Hillsboro.

Hillsboro, Kan. Dec. 27.-The
Hillsboro Athletic association won a
rough and tumble game of basketball
from the Hillsboro High school by a
SCORE of 20 to IA. If the rough play
ing had not been INDUCED in by the
Athletics the game was a good one,
for some very fine plays were made
by both sides.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
DENIES RUMoR OF TRANSFER,
General Manager Mohler Says He VIII
Stay With u. p.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 27.-vice Presi-
dent and General Manager A. L. Moh-
Ter of the Union Pacific Railroad COM
pany, denied positively the statement
published in Salt Lake City that he is
to leave the Union Pacific to become
general manager of the Southern Pa
cif1c. "There is not a thing on which
they could base such a story said
he. land I have no idea how it
originated.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27
"Hy, 1yi What a Breath! Why
Don't You Have Gauss Cure
That CatarrhP

If you continually k'hawk and spit and
there is a constant dripping from the nose
into the mouth, If you have foul. disgust
ing breath, you have catarrh and can
cure 1t.
All you need to do is simply this: Fill
out coupon below.
Don't doubt, don't argue! You have ev-
erything to gain, nothing to lose by doing
as 1 tell you. want no money-just your
name and address.
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IN THE WESTERN LEAGUE.
Two Teams From the American Asso
citation May Be Taken In.

Chicago, Dec. PA report here is to
the effect that the Western League will
take in two cities now in the
American association circuit. cities
that will be dropped If two teams are
placed in Chicago by the associat1on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27

lice are investigating although they
are inclined to believe the young mar
killed himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-27

1t tones and vitalizes the entire system:
your station. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea is the surest preventative known
against disease. 35c. Tea or tablets
Fred T. Walker.
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number of block signals installed. the
increase having been 3,721 for the IL
months ending December 81
Evening journal., 1907-01-18
ROUTINE OF THE HOUSES.

Senate.
Special to The Evening Journal
DOVER, Jan. 17.-Senate met al
1890. President Parker presiding.
Prayer by Chaplain Smith.
Roll called, Messrs. Boyce, Lingo
Mendinhall, Monaghan, Morrison and
Reed did not respond.
Journal read and approved.
Senate proceeded to the House hall
for Joint session to hear Mrs. Maria
Weeds address to the support of q
Joint resolution urging an amendment
10 the Constitution abolishing poly
gamy)
Notice-By Mr.. Rose. act to change
the name of Sallie B. Loper to Sallie
Is. Johnson.
Adopted-Joint resolution adjourninl
both houses to Monday at 1880 a. m
10 allow the members to attend tho
municipal convention in Wilmington.
Recess to 2 p. m.
Afternoon Session.
laid on taible-House joint resolu-
ton calling for the appointment OF
night watchmen Con motion Of Mr.
Rose).
ccepted-Hnvitation from trustees
Of the Delaware State Hospital a
Farnhurst to visit that institution to-
morrow.
Notice-By Mr.. Rose, requiring non
residents desiring to secure marriage
licenses to file proper vouchers an'
prohibiting ministers who are in act
i've charge of church from marrying
BY Mr.. nine-Act to Incorporate tn
M1llsboro Trust and Safe Deposi
Company.
My Mr.. Rose-To provide Tor a re
visio-, Of the assessments OF New
Castle county.
Adjourned until Monday, pursuan
to joint resolution.
House.
House met at 1880 a. m.
Evening journal., 1907-01-18
The Best in Underwear
and Hosiery

Our underwear and hosiery sec
tons are demonstrating every day
the superiority of this busy stores
values.
Women's 25c and 3oc hose, 1oc
special.
Women's so and 7sc hose, s9c
special.
Mems Csc and s9c hose. 19c
special.
Mems SOC and 75c hose. 39c
special.
Women's Ribbed Cotton vests
and pants. not all sizes of one kind.
but all sizes in the lots; all SOC
qualities. 2Sc each. All 75c and
$1.O0 qualities, SOC.
Mems flat and ribbed, extra
heavy. fleeced, most all sizes. but
more shirts than drawers, all sold at
ST 90, reduced to soc.
Odds of Children's Underwear
reduced to one-half price.
Evening journal., 1907-01-18
Railroad Men Give Ball

Members Of the Delaware Lodge No.
23t. Brotherhood Of Locomotive Fire
men and Engineers. last night in the
New-Century Club gave their annual
reception. Rawnsloy's orchestra
furnished the music. James B.
Tucker. Jr., led the march that opened
the baM. The committee in charge
Of the affair were William o. Galigna.
chairman; James b. Tucker. Jr.. floor
manager; Leroy Dinsmore. secretary
and treasurer; Robert S. Dunlap and
George w. Shakespeare.
Evening journal., 1907-01-18
Given a Surprise Party

Joseph d. C. Hall was given a sur
prise party on Wednesday evening in
honor Of his twenty third birthday an
rfversary. Among those present were:
The Misses Emnna Farrow, Sue F'arrow,
Irene Crockett, Myrtle Baldwin, Beu.ah
King. Mamie Golden, May McManns.
Bessie McCracken, Mrs. Joseph Hall,
Hall, Helen Spath, Gertrude Hayes,
Bessie McCracken. MrMs. Joseph Hail.
Thomas Hall. oscar Hampel, George
Donohue, Walter Taney, Larry Davis,
William McKnee, Howard Adams, Mrs.
Catharine Hall. Mrs May Spatle. Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Hayes, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Farrow and Millard Hayes.
Evening journal., 1907-01-18
Norkmen Enioy pInner.

At the Lafayette Hotel last night
the first anniversary OF the Workman
Accident and Relief Association OF the
Hilles and Jones Company was cele-
brated. A fine dinner was served.
Previous to dining the election Of Of
hcers was held and resulted as fol-
lows:
President, James "A. Bradley: Vice
President, Charles Leak; Secretary.
Abram Comfy; Treasurer. Edward
Sayers; Trustees, Andrew Craig.
Thomas Barlow and Henry Hulze.
During the course OF the dinner Al
fred J. Jones, president Of the Hilles
and Jones Company, made am address
in whirh he congratulated the em-
ployes upon the success OF the orgaui-
zation and he was followed by the re-
tiring president. Jacob s. Beck. The
committee who had charge Of the din
ner follows: John Miller chairman:
James Bradley. Edward sayers, viii.
liam Lynch, Charles Morgan.
Twenty-Five sleighs for sale at WHIT,
Bros.' Front and Orange streets.
Evening journal., 1907-01-18
Newport
special to the Evening Journal

Special 10 The Evening journal
NEWPORT. Jan. 1S.-A cottage
prayer meeting was held at the home
OF Miss Lulu Gisendorfer on Wednes-
day evening.
George Porter, who has been for a
number of years constable here, and
Mrs. Porter have gone to Maryland
to reside.
A portion OF the Krebs Pigment and
Chemical Works is closed on account
Of the delay in the arrival Of chemicals.
Weston & Anderson, real estate
agents, Of Wilmington, are erecting
two new houses at Walnut and Air
streets.
Miss Mary Watson Green is enter
tanning Miss Blanche Carton, of Ne
braska.
Frederick McFAdden has returned
from a visit with friends in Aberdeen.
Mrs. Penrose Lyman and daughter,
Miss Senie Lyman, are spending some
time in Camden, n. j., where Miss
Lynam's father is seriously i'll.
Evening journal., 1907-01-18
-RauehIey

It was announced yesterday that
Miss Catharine p. Reagan and Ralph
c. Raughley, both Of this city, had
been married by the Rev. w. L. S.
Murray on December %. The groom
is an employe Of the P., B. and w.
railroad. Since the marriage was per-
formed it has been kept a secret, the
young couple making their homes with
their respective parents. The license
TO wed was procured by them at the
office OF Magistrate Hollis.
Evening journal., 1907-01-18
PIERCE TOPPIN
REPORTED DEAD
Word Was Received Yesterday
Notifying Ills Parents Of
His Death
Special to The Evening Journal

Special 10 The Evening Journal
NEW CASTLE. Jan. 1S--word was
received IN this city yesterday OF the
death Of Pierce Toppin. formerly Of
this city. at Fairmount. West Virginia.
II is rot known exactly how ne met
his death. as st was not stated in the
tdegnm. but as be was working on
an electric railway It Is thought he
was clectrocuted
Mr. Toppln was well known IN this
city, having at one time been
maohinist az the Baldt steel plant. and
had charge OF the erecting OF an the
machinery at that plant.
He left this city in the latter part
.Of Noyemher for the South. where he
remained until Christmas, when he re-
turned TO New Casble. After Christ
mas he eft FOR Faimnont. entered the
employ OF George G.. Baker and was
dosing well.
Alr Topin is survived by his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Topin, two SIS
tiers. Misses Pearl ana Annie roppin;
three brothers. William, Samuel and
Harvey roppln. ana a son, Pierce Top
pin. Jr.
The news was q great shock 10 his
pare llesuwsnt cmfwyshrdlucmfws
parents as well as his host OF other
friends In the city.
Prosperity in New Castle.
The people Of New Castle can scarce
/ ly reaiize the amount OF business and
number of business houses that are
In New Castle at the present time.
/ AT n recent estimate OF the tax COLI
lector property was found TO be as
follows; Eight saloons. five butcher
shops, four barber shops. two bakers,
seven candy stores two pharmacies,
three coal yards. five dry goods stores.
five tobacco stores. three ice cream
saloons three hotels. six milkmen, two
| pool rooms. two timers. two shoe-
makers a chinese laundry, bank, news
lTnper. a botuing company a lumber
yard, o. ship building plant, two livery
stables. gas company, am electric
Hight and water company n power
house ana trolley car system two
steel plants. woolen min, telephone ex-
change. three wharvcs and sixteen
grocery stores.
There are also FIVE churches four
schools a library. FIVE clubs and lodges
lpostofflce. Court House and Opera
House ana about 800 dwelling houses
Church officers Elected.
The following officers were elected
lat the recent meeting of the NJ. H.
Church for the year 1907
Board Of Stewards. Rev. James M
Wise. John y. Manlove. John S. King
James 70. Biggs. Patrick Ahern. John
NJ Wilson. James r. Cannon. william
r. Rothweu. c. Ferris Jemlson, B
Frank Blackburn. Theodore Atkinson
Bennett +. Lancaster and John B
Montgomery; Recording Steward, Rev
James M. Wise; District Steward, Johf
B. Manlove Trustees, Robert c. Cor.
don, Edward II. Naylor. William Dea
lkyne Harry Y. Jemison. Paul Gillll
and James r. Challenger.
Rev. George T. Anderson has beer
Evening journal., 1907-01-18
Hoffman-.MiIIer

Miss Laura Edith Miller and VIII
liam Emory Hoffman were married
last night at No. 1906 Market street,
by Archdeacon George c. Hall.
Miss Edith Blake played the wedding
march. The bride was attended by
Miss Grace Alberta Fairlamb as brides
maid, and Guy F. WeathertOn acted as
best man. The bride wore a gown of
white silk and carried brides roses.
Miss Fairlambs gown was OF white
silk mule. and she carried pink car
nations. A reception followed the cere-
mony Guests We're present from
Georgia, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Eas-
ton, Md. Baltimore, Philadelphia and
this city.