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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14

Tense of the railroads and his appeal
for a constructive policy in dealing
with the question of government reeu-
lation were enthusiastically appiauded
by the 700 members of the association
present
Mr.. Mather depicted as national
calamity the public lack of confidence
in the railroads, which accounts. he
said. for their inability to raise the
money necessary to extend their lines
to meet growing demands. Only a
policy that will restore the confidence
of the people in the great common
carriers will avert the total ruin of
the country's business.
The day is past, the railroad presi-
dent asserted. for any open rebellion
against federal control, and the great
end now to be achieved, if possible, is
regulation that is sane and practical
Crusad es to establish a mere abstract
righteousness he would have aban-
doEed and all effort directed to bring
ing about an amicable cooperation of
the government and the railroads.
Expects Wisdom From Roosevelt.
while the president may talk in
general terms of more or less terribly
ing sound" said Mr.. Mather, signifi-
cantly, ito the tumultuous and ap-
plauding crowd he meets on his jour
neys, we have right to expect that
precision, and wisdom. and conservat-
ism will formulate his final recon-
If this hope fails of realization Mr..
Mather would have the country turn
from Roosevelt and select an executive
who will assure a more conservative
policy on railroad regulation.
What the railroads have to fear
more than anything else is state regu-
lation, which, on account of local
prejudices. said the speaker. are
neither logical, nor consistent, nor
Mr.. Mather admitted that one of the
causes of the lack of public confidence
in railroad securities was railroad mis-
deeds, though he fastened to say he did
not mean rebating. He thought the
railroads had been pitched upon I'M
justly in this regard. inasmuch as mo
rebate was ever given that was not also
received" and he called the assem-
bled business men before him to wit
ness that their fortunes would be wiped
out if "a beneficent statute of limita-
tions" did not prevent the prosecution
of shipper as we'll as carrier for the
rebates of the past
The big Standard Oil fine was in the
minds of speaker and listeners much of
officially Mr.. Mather denounced
Wholesale and spectacular punish
ment for past violations" but approved
the terrifying influence of a confisca-
tory fine as a deterrent from future Of
fenses'' The Standard OIL fine and
Alton immunity reminded him of the
Biblical instance in which the woman
was taken under compromising cir
cumstances, no mention being made Of
the man.
'I have always wondered what de-
partment of the government granted
that immunity observed Mr. Mather
amid general laughter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14
MAY BE HEARST.
Isumor That New York Editor Is
Backing Mr.. Burton.

A prominent pol .ician from CEN
trail Kansas is authority for the state
ment that w. r. Hearst, the New
York editor, and late Democratic as
pirant for presidency, is the angel
who is backing ]. R. Burton in his
newspaper. enterprise, and that the
Home Rule published by Mr. Bur-
ton at Abilene, is really the sugges-
ton of Mr.. Hearst, made to Mr. Bur
ton while he was still in the jail at
Ironton.
This" says the politician "is the
explanation of how it is that ]. R.
Burton can continue to get out his
big weekly paper at Abilene without
any advertising matter to pay the
bills
It has come to be a source of con-
siderable wonder to the newspaper
men of the state, and to the politi-
clans, how Mr.. Burton could continue
to print his weekly without getting
more support than he seemed to be
getting. Subscriptions do not go very
far toward paying for such a pubIica-
ton as Mr.. Burton is getting out with
print paper, labor and supplies at
their present prices. Mr.. Burton also
invested considerable in his publish
ing plant, and while the presumption
was that he was backed by Abilene
parties interesting in putting him
back on his feet, the extent of this
backing has been gradually dawning
on the people who have been watch
ing proceedings. The explanation of
the politician may clear up the mys-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14

terry. Hearst may be the real hacker
of Burton.
Mr.. Burton's editorial policy has
been of a kind which would naturally
meet with the approval OF Hearst. 1t
has been as much Democrat as Re
publican, and more Socialism, new
thought" and anti-Roosevel. than
either one.
In speaking of the Burton pubIica-
ton, and its asset in the person of
MI Hearst, the authority for this re-
port says:
81 obtained the information con-
corning He2rst's connection with Bur
tons Home Rule from man who is
so closely allied with Burton that
there is little possibility of any mis-
take. I am informed that parties
representing Mr.. Hearst called upon
Burton while he was still in Jail at
1ronton, and suggested to him that he
should start newspaper after his re-
lease, for the purpose of advocating
the things for which Hearst stands.
Mr.. Burton took kindly to the sugges-
ton, and the Home Rule was the re-
suit 1t makes little difference to Mr..
Burton whether his paper carries any
advertising or not. His object for the
present will be to build up his cir
culation, and Hearst will carry him
along until the paper is able to Of
FER its advertising space at fancy
prices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14

A man who owns a fine coffee
plantation in Jamaica said: -Four
years ago / discovered that coffee
was running my health, and
quit and have been using Postum
ever since"
Experience taught this man
that he could not drink his own
hish-arade coffee. Its active
druR-caffeine irritates the
nervous system, and trouble is
sure to follow.
Some folks may take the hint
and change to Postum.
Ii is absolutely free from
drugs, and when well made, that
is, boiled Is minutes,it has a de-
licious taste similar to the mild,
high-grade Javas, with the nat
ural vital food elements of the
field grains that repair the dam
age done by coffee. There's a
Reason" Read that little health
classic, I" "The Road to MELVILLE"
in pkgs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14
MRS. SAGE PAYS OLD DEBT.
1t Had Grown From 81. 600 to $4,000
Through Lapse of Time.

Chicago, Oct. IA dispatch to the
Tribune from Dubuque, Iowa, says:
The fact that $4,000 of the Russell
Sage millions will go to the heirs Of
Ezekiel Oliphant is furnishing an in
teresting theme of conversation in this
vicinity
The ELEPHANTS, now residents of Des
Moines, formerly made their home in
Dubuque county, later purchasing
farm in Jones county
The story on which the payment of
the sum named rests dates back more
than sixty years. The debt was one
which the lapse of years has wiped
out so far as legal responsibility was
concerned. About the year 1914 there
was a partnership in the salt business
between Joseph afterwards General)
Slocum and Ezekiel Oliphant at SYRIA
cuse, N Y. The business did not pros
per and in settling up the affairs of
the concern, $1,000 belonging to Oliphant
was applied on the accounts.
Slocum remained in New York state
and Oliphant with his family came west
The eldest daughter of Mr.. Slocum be-
came the second wife OF Russell Sage
of New York.
The families lost track of each other
and the old debt of Joseph Slocum re-
manned unpaid. The matter recently
was brought to the attention Of Mrs
Sage's attorney and she ordered the
debt grown through interest from g, 900
to $50, coo, discharged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14
BARkEEPS IN CRUSADE.
Will Post Pictures of HabituaI Drunk
ards on Mirrors

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 1.-THE Hyde Park
Liquor Dealers association as a matter
of self protection has started a crusade
against those who imbibe. Notices have
been sent out by the secretary of the
association to each bartender to ask for
the photograph of every drunkard from
his wife or family in case complaint Is
made about selling liquor to him. The
pictures then are to be sent to the sec
rotary of the association and he in turn
is TIC have copies made and sent to ev
cry member of the association. These
pictures then are to be pasted on the
mirrors behind the bar SO that the dis
penser Of drinks may see at a glance
If he is selling liquor to a drunkard.
Two members of the association lately
have been prosecuted by indignant
wives for having sold intoxicating
drinks to their husbands. This caused
the movement to brand the drunkards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14
sCHWAB ON HIS WAY.
VIII Prepare for Taking Care of Bob
Evans, Fleet.

San Francisco, Oct. 14.-Charles
Schwab. head of the Union Iron works,
is on his way to- this city, where he
will make arrangements for the re-
ception of the big fleet of warships due
here next March in case it should be
necessary to dock any of them for re-
pairs at the company's yard.
Mr.. Schwab shwill take personal
charge of the arrangements himself
A. T. McGregor, president of the Union
Iron works, said last night that so far
as he knew there would be no extern
sive changes or Improvements in the
works. which will he says, be able to
dock all of the vessels in the fleet If
necessary.
Government Has a Plan.
Washington, Oct. lin connection
with the procurement of the large
amount of labor necessary on the Pa
ciffc coast to make the repairs to the
battleship fleet when it reaches Cali
fornia next year, the navy department
is considering a proposition which will
undoubtedly cause a great stir among
the labor union on the coast. This is
to induce eastern laborers to go there
by giving them and their families free
transportation, provided they contract
to remain in the governments service
a certain time. OF course higher
wages must be paid than are common
east, as necessary feature of this
plan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14
Everybody Reads the State Journal
THE AGE DEMANDS
Skill, Experience
DR.. D. A. cOOKINHAM, Specialist


of
No panor O
OF potash
BIAD undo my
show signs OF I'M
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its cured system of
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Monday. Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14
TO SHOW THEIR HANDS.
Candidates Will Be Asked How They
Stand on Government by Injunction.

New York, Oct. 1.-THE Central Fed
Grated union has received an appeal
from President Gompers of the Arneri-
can Federation of Labor which has been
sent to all the affiliated unions asking
them to request all political candidates
In the present campaign to commit
themselves openly as to government by
injunction.
Gompers said that the misuse of the
power of injunction occurs constantly
add Is dangerous to the liberty CT the
people. 1t was the duty of the labor
unions to investigate all candidates for
judicial and legislative offices, so that
they can be put on record as to how
they stand on the question of govern
ment by Injunction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14
EXPECT DOLLAR WHEAT.
Saline County Farmers Holding Their
Grain for Better Prices.

Salina. Kan. Oct. 14.-Farmers in
this section OF the Kansas wheat belt
expect to receive a dollar a bushel for
their 1907 wheat crop and as a conse-
quence are holding It. Several weeks
ago many of the farmers said they
would let their grain go when the price
reached So cents That price WIS Of
Tered early last week and The grain
buyers began to make arrangements
70 handle larger quantities than had
oeen coming in. but no grain was Of
Iereo. The price continued to raise
and Friday and Saturday 90 cents vas
onered. but even this was no induce
ment to the farmer who has wheat in
MS granary, and a very few loads were
offered for sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14

rheumatism is caused by the improper
working of the kidneys. The uric acid
which should be removed from the blood
remains in it. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea removes the cause and drives it from
the system. IS cents. Tea or Tablets.
Fred T Walker
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14

1t is useless to tell the story of Are
You A Mason?'' for it is known in every
quarter of the civilized world. 1t is a re-
markable fact that this play has been
produced in every country that possesses
a theater record that no other comedy
can claim This funniest of all comedies
will be the attraction at the Grand Satur-
day matinee and night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14

Imported Madras Drapery Reduced
45c Scotch Madras, As inches wide-a yard SO
sec &c &c ....3e
Toe +" 4s |' '' &c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-14

Requests were made for another revival
OF Edward Peples delightful comedy
THE Prince Chap" in New York. but
last seasons patrons in the cities visited
after its run on Broadway influenced so
many return engagements that contracts
were signed early for another tour, which
means that New York will have to wait
for THE Prince Chap until next season
Cyril Scott and the New York company
will be seen in THE Prince Chap" at the
Grand Opera house Wednesday evening.
The sale opened today.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-04

bers Of the Richmond Memorial assoc
citation was held, and the house was
packed. The old soldiers were shown
the wartime relics with which the
manson is filed and we're introduced
70 Mrs Hayes, President Davis
daughter; Mrs.AJ. r.. B. Stuart. and
other prominent confederate ladies
They actually were In the home Of
their wartime chief, and with them
was the only living child OF that chief
tain; before them were hundreds of
tangible evidences OF the terrific
struggle they had made and the trials
they had undergone, the very arms
their beloved General Lee had borne,
the sash be had worn. The sight
was too much for them. Many OF
them wept; all were deeply Affect
ed. The scene was by far the most
pathetic Of the great gathering OF
the southern veterans.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-04
Ten Negroes on Trial.

Montgomery Ala, June s.--Sever-
a. hundred men were at Troy, AlSe,
Saturday TO attend the triRls OF ten
negroes, charged with the murder OF
Fox owen, prominent young white
man two weeks ago. He was muir
derod while standing In the door OF
store, the assassin usinE shotgun
and nrinE nom the dark, Every ne
gro in the community has been sum-
moned 70 the trial and Il Is expected
that the name OF the murderer win be
discovered.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-04

Gainesville, Ga. June 3.-Whlle
talking With some friends, b G. Pc
tiers, an employee of the Southern
Bell Telephone company, fell over
the balustrade Of tie seeond-story
porch at the Bell hotel Thursday
night. and as he dropped toward the
ground his body became entangled
In a clothes line, was swung outward
and impaled on a picket fence. Two
Of the pickets passed through his
body. The man was quickly lifted
from the fence and he died an hour
later, without regalning conscious
uaog
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-04

Richmond, Va. June S,--Clement
A. Evans. OF Atlanta, senior general
Of the confederate veterans OF Ameri-
ca. will be elected by the grand camp
in session here 10 succeed Chief Com
mRnder General stephen d, Lee, who
will decline the honor OF recollection
by the veterans Delegates from every
state represented here are practically
united in the movement to elect Gen
eral Evans He Is one OF the honorsd
guests OF the reunion and has been the
recipient OF special attention since
his arrival and Is the idol Of all Geor-
gians who are here assembled.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-04
All.an,d Murd.rsrs E,eap'.

New York. June Tao
three ArmSniAns WHO are -. :.
connection with the nurse, y "A
er Kaspar. have len me 49,. -
according to Captain NegsH' 80.
the detective bureau ne
Friday that John
and Paul sarkislsn had zee
a Canadian town where 1r y
beea since last SATURDAY - :.
after the murder Is suore'ec
been committed The ~. -
covered in a house 10 We. 4
seventh street on last s'a "a
two msn hired the rooE u -
pnest's bOdy vas ioaEa = -
Two mes have beer t''si''s 20 "a
de,ective bureau to 20 70 y. -
dian city and Captain &c. -
poets 70 hear soon thti -
ans are uadsF arrest
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-04
Murd.r b Elrst peurss .

Roanoke, Va, June Sat Abing-
don, Va. Friday the Jury in the csse
OF Noah Fulton. charged With killing
John Johnson. near that place last
month, brought IN verdict OF mur-
DER In the frst degree. Sentence
was not passed. Counsel gave mo-
lice OF motion for a new trial. The
men ouarreled IN West Virginia and
after returning 70 their homes In var
gina. renewed The quarrel, wheh re-
suited In the killing.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-04
A GREAT EXPOSITION
FOR PACIFIC COAST
Will Be Held at Seattle, Wash.
In the Year 1909.
oAouND Is eRoKEN sAruRDAY

For the Alaska Pacific Yukon Expo
sitIon-- Governors, Legislators and
Mayors Attend the csremOnIes--A
Gala Occasion.
Seattle. WASH. June S.--Wlth i'm
ppessiye ceremonies, ground was
broken Saturday for the Alaska-Yu-
kon- Pacific exposition which will be
held here in 1909, opening just two
years from date. The day was a
holiday.
Seattle presented a gala appearance
and amid the blare CT drumpets, the
marching OF a military pageant, In
spiring speeches and baDauetting, the
Inauguration Of active work on the
Pacific worlds fair was celebrated.
Many prominent men. mayors, legis-
lators, goyenors and state officials
attended the ceremonies and visitors
from nearby cities we're present.
The Hon. John Barrett, director Of
The international Bureau OF American
Republics as the personal represen@
tatiye of President Roosevelt, was the
principal speaker of the day and TIE
guest OF honor.
President John Edward Chilberg, Of
the expedition, after appropriate re-
marks, turned he first spadeful OF
earth while the band played the "Star
spqnsled Banner" and the thousands
in attendance cheered. The other
addresses were deliygred by Governor
Albert e Mead, of Washington, and
Mayor Moore, Of Seattle.
The ceremonies started with a big
military parade at noon. II passed
through the principal down town
streets and ended at the railroad sta
tioa where special train was taken
for the exposition grounds.
II Is thought by the management
that two years OF strenuous work on
the $40 600 900 worlds fair will find
It completed in every detail by June
/, 1903, the opening day.
the purpose for which the EXPOSE
ton Is held Is considered to be wor-
thy o. the expenditure Of SO large a
sum. Briefly. its primary object is
the exploitation of the resources and
potentialitles OF the Alaska and Yu-
kon territories ip the United States
AMI Canada and to make known and
foster the vast Importance Of trade on
the Pacific ocean and with the coun-
tries bordering on IT, The exposition
site which will embrace the unused
portion OF the campus OF the univer-
sity of Washington. is ESQ acres in
extent, and borders for more than a
lille and a half on lakes Union and
Washington.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-04
FRED bush NOT GUILTY.
Atlanta Man Charged with Sending
Bomb Is Acauitted.

EtoHAe WaU OHai 8Co WIN O~UHlhb
Bomb Is Acquitted.
Atlanta, June S.--After being out
one hour and fen minutes, the jury
brought in q verdict Friday afternoon
Of not guilty in the case Of Fred Bush,
charged with sending an internal ma
chine to the Mccarthy home, at 447
East Georgia avenue, on tire night Of
May s.
Since jury of twelve men have
declared that Fred Bush is not guilty
OF sending deadly dynamite bomb
to the Mccarthy nome, the question
Us being asked II the detectives will
NOW try to find some other person who
may be suspected OF the crime The
verdict so far as the Jury is concern
ed, is paramount 10 declaring that
some other person than Bush sent
the bomb II SO, who waseit2.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-04
AFTER slNEws or WAR.
custemaIan Revolutionary Leaders 10
Procure Arms.

Procure Arms.
San Antonio, Tex, June la
special to the Express from Merida,
Yucatan, Mexico, says
Colonel ]. T. Plneda and Alfredo
Alyaredo sifontes, prominent in the
Guatemalan revolutionary movement,
sailed from this port Friday for New
York, where they will represent the
revolutionary junta in procuring
arms, ammunition, money and other
sinews Of war. Before his depart
ure Colonel Pineda said that he and
sifontes win return from New York
before the actual commencement OF
hostilities and VIII lead an attack.
They are plentifully supplied with
money and letters to prominent men
resident in New York.
It was given OUT here on excellent
authority that the revolutionary forces
when the time comes to strike wan
attack the .Guatemalan frontier in
three separate PLACES simultaneously
Colonel Pineda will lead a large force
from Puerto Barrios. while General
Toledo VIII attack from the Honduran
frontier. The reyolutionists are
pledged 70 turn over General Jose
Lima and Colonel Freebone to Next
co Immediately upon their victory, to
be tried In Mexico City for the muir
der OF General Barrillas.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-04
ENGINEER scALDED TO DEAF
Southern Train Is DeraiIed Near
Vannah River.

NaVUuU nlNFls
Columbia, s, c., June As a
suit OF derailment Of train No 4
on the Southern running between
lumbia and Savannah, Engines
K. Gibson Is dead and Fireman M
Avery. negro, is severely bruised
though his injuries are not Of s
Gus nature. Conductor Thomas Pril
ard was in charge OF the train.
The accident occurred Just south
the Savannah river bridge and Y
NOT known yet what causes ia'
railment. The engine Jumped
track about 300 yards south Of
long trestle at that point, and
jumped Engineer Gibson apple'
emergency brakes.
Following the engine asa "1l
we're the express and mall osis
as the train went over u ~
was reached and fully thirty yHI
woodwork demolished Inc eAs
tender and the front express '4
the rails completely and landea u
swamp below but one end Of ne
car stopped the bassage car an'
4wof oaseenaer coaches
with the exception OF those
toned above no one Vas au.',
though several we're severely 0'-
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-04
roor OF HAIL IN TEXAS.
Crops Rolned In One Of the Most Fer.
tile Sections.

tile Sections.
Liano, Tex. june 3.--One OF the
worst hailstorms that ever visited this
section Of Texas prevailed In the
southwestern portion Of this county.
at House Mountain Thursday night.
II was OF such violence that wire
fences were torn down and large
number of cattle, sheep, hogs and
chickens killed roofs torn off and
trees stripped of every leaf and small
limbs.
The storm lasted for more than an
hour. The visited area is one Of
the most fertile valleys Of the country
and 10 600 acres Of growing crops
were completely ruined Hundreds
Of pecan trees laden with fruit are
ruined The ice was more than a
foot deep over the stricken district.
After the hail storm, a most vio-
lent rain ensued, entailing further
losses and damage.