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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04
RAILROAD NEWS.
An Advance in Freight Rates
October 1.
New York Central Official Is.
sues Announcement.
TO SWELL EARNINGS.
Otherwise Lack Of Revenue
Would Reduce Wages.
Other Items of Interest i'm Rail-
way Circles.
70 SWELL EARNINGS.

Announcement of October l as the
date on which it is proposed to make
effective an advance in freight rates
in the official classification territory is
made in statement yesterday by w
c Brown senior vice president of the:
New York Central lines.
"A great many shippers are begin
nings to realize" declared Mr.. Brown,
in discussing the situation, that the
railroads positively are obliged to
either make moderate increase in
rates or a substantial reduction in
wages If they are to avoid bankruptcy.
and that the country as whole can
not be permanently prosperous until
the railroads are able to resume the
purchase of material. equipments, and
supplies. The general increase in
freight rates is to become effective
October 1. Every effort will be made
and the commercial relations of the
various communities dependent upon
them.
Thus the new charges will bear no
more upon one section of the country
than another. BY October l 1 expect
that practically all shippers will have
become convinced that, as between an
increase in rates and a decrease in
wages, the former will be less burden
some and dangerous.
THE railroads centering in Chicago
have within the last few days refused
to renew wage agreements with their
switchmen and trainmen Tor another
year.
They have no idea now of reducing
wages. but they naturally refuse to
bind themselves to the impossible con-
tinuation of present pay schedules in
the event that the freight rate in
crease should in some manner be pre-
vented. That shippers are already
coming to this point of view is in
dated by letter, copy of which L
hold, written to the Illinois Manufac-
turing association by one of the
largest shippers in the west.
This merchant states that he has
not a dollar invested in railroad
securities and does not deal in them.
but that he believes the commercial
bodies of the country will make
fearful mistake if they continue to OPP
pose moderate increase in freight
rates.
General Passenger Agent F. A. Mil
Ter of the st. Paul lines expects the
new Pacific coast extension to reach
Butte. Mont. by July IA. Construc-
ton work on the section Of the extern
Butte has not been as rapid as other
sections, owing to more difficult condi
tons.
The Colorado special of the North
western and the Union Pacific roads
pulled out of Chicago with new equip
ment. The cars are of the latest
Pullman company design, and are con-
structed in such a way that mini
mum of dirt and dust will accumulate.
Effective September 1 announce
ment has been made by the Central
Passenger association or return to
the normal rate for second and third
class passenger traffic between Chi
cago and New York and intermediate
points. This will of course cancel
the existing rate of SO, which
originally intended to be effective be-
tween Chicago and New York, spread
until the rate was also in operation
from ST. Louis and Cincinnati
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04
DIED ON THE FOURTH.
Two Ex-Presidents Who Expired on
National Holiday.

In the midst of joyous Fourth of
July celebrations. which today mark
'the anniversary of the Declaration of
Independence. it is only just that we
should bare our heads a moment in
reverence to the memory of John
Adams and Thomas Jefferson. These
great men. the second and third presi-
dents OF the United states respectively
died on the same day of the same
year. July 4, 1926. Jonn Adams was
born October 80, 1875. at Braintree,
Mass. He was graduated from Har-
ward university in 1855, after which
ne studied law. In 1865 he was
chosen representative in the congress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04
SHIPPERS WILL PROTEST.
Don't Like Minimum Charges Made
by Roads.

Chicago, July 4.-Shippers in all the
territory west of Chicago are aroused
over the plan which the railroads have
of generally increasing the minimum
weights allowed in carload shipments
The docket of the meeting of the
western classification committee,
which will be held in Manitou
Springs, Colo, beginning July Is.
shows that the railroads are going to
try to increase the minimum weights
on over 500 commodities. The in
creases vary somewhat, but the aver
age is about 20 per cent To many
shippers the proposed increases will
not mean an advance in the freight
rate. while to others it will be just the
reverse. Many jobbers and small
manufacturers, however. insist that
their business will be seriously Grip
pied If there is an advance, and for
this reason there will be an unusually
large attendance at the meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04
CHURCH NOTICES.

Swedish Methodist church. Miss
Wineie Gabrielson, now under ap-
pointment by the Topeka branch of
the Womens Foreign Missionary So
ciety as missionary to India, will
speak in the East side Second Avenue
NJ. E. church at p. m. and Revs
Gustav Erickson and ]. A. Gabrielson.
both of Lincoln. Neb., will speak in
the German NJ. E. church at S p. m.
These services will be the last of the
series of meetings that have been held
during the past ten days.
The w. c. T. U. will meet at the
First NJ. E. church at p. m. Monday
The First Baptist church. Thos. 5.
a. m, ]. s. West, superintendent
Preaching at IL a. m. and p. m. Pas
tors morning topic: Enlargement.
A worker among the Indians of New
Mexico will tell of conditions and work
there at the evening service. Miss
Reddick will sing at both services.
First United Presbyterian church.
Rev. J. A. Renwick, pastor. Preaching
IL a. m. and p. m. by the pastor. Sab
bath school 10 a. m.
given will be the subject of the SER
mon at the Third Christian church
Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. The SER
mon will be the fifth in series of con-
nected discourses. Preaching and COM
munion at 10:45 a. m. F. E. Mallory.
pastor.
St. Simon's Episcopal church. Rev.
H. B. Brown, priest a. m. celebra-
ton of the Holy Eucharist. 10 a. m.
Sunday school IL a. m. choral cele-
bration with sermon. Subject, THE
Adversary of Man. 4:30 p. m. Even
song (choraD with sermon. Subject.
st. Peters Miraculous Deliverence
From Prison." Clarence Olden will sing
1.-The Holy Land" All are cordially
welcome 10 these services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04
REMARKABLE Recovery.
THANKS TO PE-Ru-NA,

Mrs. Frank Stroebe, r. F. D. 1.
Appleton, Wis, writes:
Il began using Peruna few
months ago when my health and
strength were all gone, and was
nothing but nervous wreck, could
not sleep, eat or rest properly, and
felt no desire to live.
Three bottles of Peruna made me
look at life in a different light. as I
began to regain my lost strength.
While my recovery took nearly four
months. at the end of that time I was
better than 1 ever had been before. 1
had splendid color and never
weighed more in my life.
'I certainly think Peruna is with
out a rival as a tonic and strength
builder. and it has my endorsement"
This lady entirely recovered from
nervous breakdown. She did not go
away to sanitarium, and spend hun
dreds of dollars for a cure. She just
staid at home, took Peruna- and in
four months weighed more than ever
in her life, had a splendid color, life
looked bright to her. Peruna did all
this for her. What more could be ex-
pected of any remedy?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04
FOR AGED AND DEFORMED.
A Cleveland Man Wills $4,000, 900 for
Founding of Institutions.

Chicago. July "A dispatch to the Tri-
bune from Cleveland. Ohio. says:
The will of Benjamin Rose. who died
suddenly in London. on Sunday was filed
in probate court yesterday Relatives say
that practically the entire estate of So
100000 is left for the founding of institu-
tions for the aged and for deformed chill
dren.
The buildings are to be erected on the
twenty-acre Rose estate on Lake Shore
boulevard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04
Man-a.lin the Ideal Laxative.

the terms of the will of her nephew.
Henry w. Green, who died there a
short time ago. she and her children.
Frank Vermeule and Mrs. Margaret
Pearson, will inherit a 100000
estate.
Mr. Green was a resident of Frank
lin, Mass. and inherited his large for
tune from relatives. A year ago his
health became impaired and he spent
most of his time in travelling. He was
in Las Vegas when he died.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04

Derto. short time before had come to
.ue priest door and had been refused ad-
mittance, having been with him earIiar in
tne day Alberto's threats followed sew
eral unsuccessful attempts to get money
from the priest. Mr.. Chemil told the DO
lice last night that Alberto went 70 his
nome, winch adjoins the church. yester-
gay. ana demanded eighty dollars in order
priest said that when he refused 10 give
me man the money he was threatened
WIN death and told that his church would
be dynamited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04
THREATENED A PRIEST.
Alessandro Alberto Being Refused
Money Talks of Dynamite.

Chicago. July Hiding in the shadow
of the church he had threatened to dyna-
mite. after having been refused money by
the pastor. whom he had declared he
would kill. Alessandro Alberto. an Italian.
has been caught by detectives The pris-
oner. who is said to be a member of sev-
erai Italian secret societies. threatene
the life Of the Rev. Pacifico Chemil. pas
tor of the Holy Guardian Angels
A few minutes before the police arrived
Alberto was seen near the church AL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04
MAXWELL SUCCEEDS IVES.
Becomes General Traffic Manager Of
Wabash

ST. Louis, July president Delano
of the wabash yesterday authorized
the announcement that w. c. Max
well, assistant general traffic manager.
will be promoted to general traffic
manager, with headquarters in St
Louis. effective August 1. He will I'LL
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of General Traffic Manager d. o.
Ives. who has accepted the chairman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04
HEADS FOR DRINK AND FOOD.
Here's a Chicken Capable OF Two
Feeding Stunts.

Glenolden, Pa, July with two
perfectly formed heads and four legs.
freak chicken was Matched by a he'll
owned by John Plechner, of this bor-
ough.
The freak is perfectly healthy and
can eat with one head and drink with
the other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04
Mexican Bandits Flee to United states.

Mexico City July 4-Word has reached
this city the band of raiders who recently
attacked the Gus. house a. the village
of Palomas, have escaped across the bor-
der and now are on United States soil.
Dislya tches from various points say that
absolute quiet reigns everywhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04

principal events of his administration
were the purchase of Louisiana, war
upon Algiers and the reorganizing of
the militia. After his retirement from
Office he lived quietly the balance of
his life on his estate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04
WIDOW HEIR TO A MILLION.
Mrs. Vermcule Notified of Fortune il
New Mexico

New York, July Airs. Daniel
Vermeule a widow of Plainfield, N J.,
has received notice from the orphans
court a Las Vegas, n. NJ. that under
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-04

The w. c. T. u. will meet at the
First NJ. E. church at p. m. Monday
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24
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Chairman ]. II. Danger of the con.
vention committee Of the National
Woolgrowers' associatin, and f. c.
Gillenbeck, assistant superintendent OF
hotels and dining cars on the Short
Line, held an important conference
yesterday afternoon, which resulted in
the perfecting Of arrangements to feed
1900 delegates to next months con-
vention at each meal by the Short
Line alone, says the Pocatello Tri-
bune, The dining room of the Palace
hotel will be enlarged by placing ia
bles in the main lobby and enough
dining cars will be parked at a con-
venient place to enable the railroad
company to serve meals to 1900 WOOL
men at a time The service will be
the same as that on dining cars and
railroad hotels Meals will be a Ia
carte.
Two hundred men will be served az
a time at the Bannock hotel; the Ro-
land grill, the Turf cafe. Fred's place,
the various east and west side restau-
rants and special dining places to be
opened during the convention by
churches and societies will bring the
total to $500. The Gate City can
guarantee all who may attend the
woolgrowers convention plenty to eat
and on time.
In addition to pledging the railroad
company to provide good grub for
1900 men at a time, Assistant Super
intendent Gillenbeck yesterday assured
Chairman Danger that he would be
glad to assist the ladies Of any of the
churches in every possible way in pro-
vidng food for the wool men. If they
need a range, for instance, the want
will be supplied. The Short Line will
cooperate in all ways with the people
of the city to make the forthcoming
convention a magnificent success, to
the end that all delegates will forever
have a warm spot in their hearts for
the Gate City
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24

Annapolis, Nd, Dec. 23.-OHe hun
dred and twenty-five years ago this
old town was the scene of one Of the
most notable events in its long his
tory-the formal resignation of Cen
eral George Washington's military
commission. 1t was on December 23,
1873, that the father Of his country" "
after winning the final victory in the
most momentous war in the worlds
history, retired TO civil life.
This event was full of noearle in
cidents Fastening from the affect
ing scene Of his farewell audience
with the officers of his army, in a
triumphal journey. Washington ar
rived at Annapolis on the 18th Of De-
cember.
The news Of General Washington's
approach had preceded him. and a
few miles from Annapolis he was met
by Generals Gates and Smallwood,
"and several Of the principal inhabi
tants, who attended him 10 Mr..
Mann's where apartments had been
prepared for his reception" The
room still stands where Washington
spent the nights when here for the
illustrious ceremony, and up to a
score Of years ago the bedstead in
which he slept was there.
The discharge Of cannon announc-
ed Washington's arrival, the President
OF Congress. General Mifflin and
other members waited upon the dis
tinguished guest. On Saturday these
and the principal civil and military
Officers Of Maryland dined with
Washington in the Assembly rooms
at a state dinner. The same day. De-
cember 90 Washington commenced
TO arrange for the business he had In
nand, addressing a letter 10 Congress
informing II Of his presence with the
intention of asking leave 10 resign the
commission It had given him. Con-
gress appointed Tuesday, December
23. at noon. for the ceremony. Il
also resolved to give him a public en-
tertainment on Monday night.
Last Official Act.
The Council Of state Of Maryland
sent Washington a congratulatory
letter, the general assembly ADDRESS
ed happily drawn Communication.
and the city council Of Annapolis
made a most flattering and personal
address. Washington made 10 each a
cuitable reply. The last act OF wash
ington's official life. previous 70 re-
signing his sword, was TO write a let
ter to Baron Steuben.
Old Mammie Nellie Owens, the
nammie in the family Of Mrs. Rich
ard Ridgely. used to tell Of seeing
General Washington in the BARRIERS
chair that eventful day. The people
dogged the great mans heels so that
when he walked down to see Cover
nor Paca. he had TO rush unannoun-
ced into a friends house to get relief
from the annoyance. As he passed
out the rear door on his visit to the
Governor. he saw in the wintry day
a boy without hat. and told the lad
10 Get his hat. When the boy replied
that he had none, Washington put
his hand in his pocket. and drawing |
r piece OF money forth asked one Of |
his staff 10 buy the child a hat. ]
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24

A special holiday rate Of one and
one-third fare for the round trip will
be granted by the o. r. e y. during
the holidays. The rate will be good
for any and all points within a 300
mile radius of Pndleton. The selling
dates will be December 23, "a, 20 and
81 and returning the tickets will be
good until January 4. These rates
will give all chance to spend Christ
mas and New Years with "the home
felix's"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24
CENTURY AND A QUARTER SINCE
WASHINGTON HUNG UP HIS SWORD

Immediately upon his resignation
Washington started for Mount Yer
non that he had not seen since he
left in 1875. He crossed South river,
at Londontown. about four miles
from Annapolis, and, evidently, was
hurrying forward to spend his first
Christmas at home in eight years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24

One unfurnished room for rent in
the East Oregonian building Elec
trio lights and steam heat. Bath, hot
and cold water on floor. Rate very
reasonable. Enquire at E. o. office
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24
WILL FEED 700
WOOLGR0WERS
PREPARATIONS FOR BIG
MEETING AT POCATEILo

Oregon short Line Completes Ar
rangements TO Feed Hungry Sheep
mcn-Dining Room OF Hotel 10 BE
Enlarged So That Expected Large
Crowds Can BE Cared for Properly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24
Pacific Fleet Sails.

Washington, Dec. 23-The Pacific
fleet which has been at Panama for
several days, sailed today for Telca-
huano. Chile. The Colorado remain
ed at Panama in order to enable her
to take on board Captain c. b. Moore
who will succeed Captain Edmund B.
Sherwood, who is i'll at Mare Island.
She will sail December 30.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24

PILES CURED IN 8 TO IA DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to
IA days or money refunded. soc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24

The Short Line is arranging TO 4
feed 1900 woolgrowers at the Z
convention next month.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24

FOR RENT-Good storeroom in East
Oregonian building. Steam heat
ed. Rental very reasonable, Inquire
at E. o. office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24

Read the East Oregonian.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-09
ROMANCE AWAITS
NOTORIOUS OUTLAW

BARTLESVILLE, Okla, Sept. 9.
Emmett Dalton and Mrs. Julia
Lewis were married here.
A few months ago Dalton was
pardoned from the Kansas peniten-
tiary, where he was serving a life
sentence for participation in the
raid on the Coffeyville, Kan, banks
16 years ago.
Julia Lewis is the widow of Err
nest Lewis, who died in bloody
fight with Federal Marshals Keller
and Williams in this city last No
vember. Lewis killed Williams
during the battle, in which more
than 20 shots were fired in small
room. Lewis had served a term
in the Colorado penitentiary for
train robbery and had worried the
authorities of Kansas and Okla
homa by conducting modern
Monte Carlo" on a narrow strip
of ground which he declared was
owned by neither state. 1t was dis
covered that he had moved the
state line marker six years before,
/, preparatory to entering upon this
sort of enterprise.
The romance between Dalton
and Julia Lewis, known as the
Cowgirl" began 20 years ago,
when the latter was a pretty
daughter of Texas Johnson and
lived with her parents near the
Kansas line, IS miles north of
Bartlesville. She and Dalton were
about the same age and they rode
races, practised shooting with
rifles and rode their ponies to all
of the dances within miles Of the
Johnson home. While Dalton was
hidden from the officers 1t is said
that the girl cooked his meals and
kept him informed of the move
ments of his pursuers.
They will live here, where the
bride has large amount of prop
erty. The wedding was very
quiet affair before justice Of the
peace.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-09
PATCH MAN WITH
BACKBONE OF DOG

OIL CITY, Pa, Sept. eff Harry
Bemus of Warren, Pa, leaves the
hospital alive, and his physicians
believe he will, his head during the
remainder of his days will be par
TALLY supported by the spinal col
umn of an ordinary dog.
Bemus fell from a trestle at Riv-
erside Junction recently and broke
his neck. 1t was necessary to re-
move vertebra from his spinal
column, and in it's place was in
serted a vertebra from the back OF
dog.
The surgeons regard the unusual
operation as entirely successful and
expect that the patient will shortly
be discharged from the hospital as
cured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-09
.SHANGHAED BOY
GETS BACK HOME

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. o.
Samuel Dave, son of a wealthy
family at Vancouver, p. c., shang
haied at the age of 16, buffeted for
three years in the South Pacific,
beaten, starved and who despaired
Of ever seeing home again, is soon
to be restored to his parents.
After a heart breaking expert
ence young Dave arrived a few
days ago at this port on the bark
entine Iirgard, Captain w. A. Chris
Hansen, from Honolulu. Through
the kind offices of Captain Chris
Hansen he was put aboard the
steamer President and sailed north
on that vessel for his long sought
home.
Young Dave was pitched head.
foremost into a sea of troubles. He
was lured by Vancouver board
master aboard the Bark Castor and
was carried to sea and down to the
nitrate ports on the west coast of
South America. His disappearance
created sensation at Vancouver,
particularly by reason of the high
social standing of his family, but
no word could they get from him,
nor any trace, and, in the lapse
of months, they gave him up for
dead. On his part the boy tried to
get word to his parents. but, for
one reason and other, was unable
to do so.
Although closely watched on the
Castor, Dave managed to get away
at last, but, being penniless, was
forced to sign on the bark Throne.
gate, in the hope that In some way
or other he might be able to work
his way home. The Thronegate
took him to Fremantle, Australia,
where he shipped on the bark
Tweedsdale for a cruise in the isl.
ands Of the South Pacific. His next
vessel was the Carradale, on which
he reached Honolulu. That port
was the nearest to home he had
made in nearly three years and he
became jubilant at the idea that he
would soon be home again.
With this end In view he tried
to ship as seaman, but found that
he could not do so, and determined
to stow away. He got his chance
on the Irmgard. but was discovered
soon after that vessel cleared for
this port. He told the story of his
wanderings to Captain Christensen
and was well treated for the re-
mainder of the voyage. the skipper
also promising him that he would
get into communication with the
family at Vancouver and arrange
for the boys return to his parents
Captain Christensen, true to his
promise. notified the elder Dave of
the arrival of his son. and promptly
came the money to ship him home
at once.