The Topeka State Journal (Topeka, Kansas)
December 3, 1901

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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, TUESDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 3, 1901. upon whom the success of business op erations Inevitably rests. The slightest study of business conditions will satisfy anyone capable of forming a judgment that the personal equation is the most Important factor in a business opera tion; that the business ability of the man at the head ot any business con cern, big or little, is usually the factor which fixes the gulf between striking success and hopeless failure. CAUTION ADVISED. An additional reason for caution In dealing with corporations is to be found In the international commercial condi tions of today. The same business con ditions which have produced the great aggregations of corporate and individ ual wealth have made them very potent factors in international commercial competition. Business concerns which have the largest means at their dis posal and are managed by the ablest men are naturally those which take the lead in the strife for commercial su premacy among the nations of the world. America has only Just begun to assume that commanding position in the international business world which we believe will more and more be hers. It Is of the utmost importance that this position be not jeoparded, especially at a time when the overflowing abundance of our own natural resources and the skill, business energy, and mechanical aptitude of our people make foreign markets essential. Under such condi tions it would be most unwise to cramp or to fetter the youthful strength of our nation. UP OR DOWN TOGETHER. Moreover, it cannot too often be pointed out that to strike with ignorant violence at the interests of one set of men almost Inevitably endangers the interests ot all. The fundamental rule In our national life the rule which un derlies all others is that, on the whole, and in the Ion.? run, we shall go np or down together. There are exceptions; and in times of prosperity, some will prosper far more, and In times of ad versity some will suffer far more, than others; but speaking generally, a pe riod of good times means that all share more or less in them, and in a period of hard times all feel the stress to a greater or less degree. It surely ought not to be necessary to enter Into any proof of this statement; the memory of the lean years which began in 1893 is still vivid, and we can contrast them with the conditions in this very year which is now closing. Disaster to great business enterprises can never have its effects limited to the men at the top. It spreads throughout, and while it is bad for everybody, it is worst for those farthest down. The capitalist may be enorn of his luxuries, but the wage- worker may be deprived of even bare necessities. AS TO TRUSTS. Take Oara Not to Disturb Mechanism of Modern Business. The mechanism of modern business is so delicate that extreme care must be taken not to interfere with it in a sp'rit of rashness or ignorance. Many of those who have made it their vocation to de nounce the great industrial combina tions which are popularly, although with technical inaccurarcy, known as "trusts, appeal especially to hatred and fear. These are precisely the two emotions, particularly when combined with ignorance, which unfit men for the exercise of cool and steady judgment. In facing new industrial conditions, the whole history of the world shows that legislation will generally be both unwise and ineffective unless undertaken after calm inquiry and with sober self- restraint. Much of the legislataion di rected at the trusts would have been exceedingly mischievous had it not also been entirely ineffective. In accordance with a well known sociological law, the ignorant or reckless agitator has been the really effective friend of the evils which he has been nominally opposing, In dealing with business interests, for the government to undertake by crude and ill-considered legislation to do what may turn out to be bad, would be to incur the risk of such far-reaching national disaster that it would be pref erable to undertake nothing at all. The men who demand the impossible or the undesirable serve as the allies of the forces with which they are nominally at war, for they hamper those who would endeavor to find out In rational fashion what the wrongs really are and to what extent and in what manner it is prac ticable to apply remedies. All this is true; and yet it is also true that there are real and grave evils, one of the chief being over-capitalization because of Its many baleful conse quences; and a resolute and practical effort must bo made to correct these Vila. AS TO TRUSTS. There Is a widespread conviction in the minds of the American people that the great corporations known as trusts are in certain of their features and tendencies hurtful to the general wel fare. This springs from no spirit of envy or uncharitableness, nor lack of pride In the great industrial achieve ments that have placed this coun try at the head of the nations strug gling for commercial supremacy. It does not rest upon a lack of intelligent appreciation of the necessity of meeting changing and changed conditions of trade with new methods, nor upon ig norance of the fact that combination of capital in the effort to accomplish great things is necessary when the world's progress demands that great things be done. It is based upon sincere conviction that combination and con centration should be, not prohibited, but supervised and within reasonable limits controlled; and in my judgment this conviction Is right. REGULATION OP CORPORATIONS. It is no limitation upon property rights or freedom of contract to re quire that when men receive from gov ernment the privilege of doing business under corporate form, which frees them from Individual responsibility, and en ables them to call into their enterprises the capital of the public, they shall do so upon absolutely truthful representa tions as to the value of the property In which the capital Is to be invested. Corporations engaged in Interstate com merce should be regulated If they are found to exercise a license working to me pudiic injury, it snould be as much the aim of those who seek for social betterment to rid the business world of crimes of cunning as to rid the entire body politic of crimes of violence. Great corporations exist only because they are created and safe-guarded by our Institutions; and it is therefore our Tight and our duty to see that they work in harmony with these institu tions. PUBLICITY. The first essential in determining how to deal with the great industrial com binations Is knowledge of the facts publicity. In the interest of the public, the government should have the right to inspect and examine the workings of the great corporations engaged in inter state business. Publicity is the only ure remedy which we can now invoke. "What further remedies are needed in he way of governmental regulation, or Taxation, can only be determined after publicity has been obtained, by process wi law, and in the course of administra tion. The first requisite is knowledge, full and complete knowledge which .ay be made public to the world. artificial bodies, such as corporations and joint stock or other associations, flepending upon any statutory law for their existence or privileges, should be subject to proper governmental super vision, and full and accurate informa tion aa ta their operations should be made public regularly at reaspnable intervals. LACK OF UNIFORM LAWS. The large corporations, commonly called trusts, though organized in one state, always do business in many states, often doing very little business in the state where they are incorporated. There is utter lack of uniformity in the state laws about them; and as no state has any exclusive interest in or power over their acts, It has in practice proved impossible to get adequate reg ulation through state action. Therefore, in the interest if the whole people, the nation should, without interfering with the power of the states in the matter itself, also assume power of supervision and regulation over all corporations do ing an interstate business. This is espe cially true where the corporation de rives a portion of Its wealth from the existence of some monopolistic element or tendency in its business. There would be no hardship in such super vision; banks are subject to it, and in their case it is now accepted as a Bim ple matter of course. Indeed, it is probable that supervision, of corpora tions by the national government need not go so far as is now the case with the supervision exercised over .them by so conservative a state as Massa chusetts, in order to produce excellent results. ANOTHER CABINET OFFICER. To Ba Known as Secretary of Com merce and Industries. When the constitution was adopted. at the end of the eighteenth century, no human wisdom could foretell the sweep ing changes, alike m Industrial and po litical conditions, which were to take place by the beginning of the twentietn century. At that time it was accepted as a matter of course that the several states were the proper authorities to regulate, so far as was then necessary, the comparatively insignificant and strictly localized corporate bodies of the day. The conditions are now wholly different and wholly different action is called for. I believe that a law can be framed which will enable the national government to exercise control along the lines above indicated; profiting by the experience gained through the pas sage and administration of the inter state commerce act. If. however, the judgment of the congress is that it lacks the constitutional power to pass such an act. then a constitutional amendment should be submitted to con fer the power. There should be created a cabinet of ficer, to be known as secretary of com merce and industries, as provided in the bill introduced at the last session of the congress. It should be his province to deal with commerce in its broadest sense; including among many other things whatever concerns labor and all matters affecting the great business corporations and our merchant marine. TO SECURE EQUITY. The course proposed is one phase of what should be a comprehensive and far-reaching scheme of constructive statesmanship for the purpose of broad ening our markets, securing our busi ness interests on a safe basis, and mak ing firm our new position in the inter national industrial world; while scrup ulously safeguarding the rights of wage-worker and capitalist, of investor and private citizen, so as to secure equity as between man and man in this Republic BHXTT OUT CHINESE And Continue Protection of the Amer ican Laborer. With the sole exception of the farm ing interest, no one matter is of such vital moment to our whole people as the welfare of the wage-workers. If the farmer and the wage-worker are well off, it is absolutely certain that all oth ers will be well off too. It is therefore a matter for hearty congratulation that on the whole wages are higher today in tne united States than ever betore in our history, and far higher than in any other country. The standard of living is also higher than ever before. Every effort of legislator and administrator should be bent to secure the perman ency of this condition of things and its improvement wherever possible. Not only must our labor be protected by the tariff, but it should also be protected so far as it is possible from the presence in this country of any laborers brought over by contract, or of those who, com ing freely, yet represent a standard of living so depressed that they can un dersell our men in the labor market and drag them to a lower level. I regard it as necessary, with this end in view, to re-enact immediately the law exclud ing Chinese labors and to strengthen it wherever necessary in order to make its enforcement entirely effective. AWAY WITH CONVICT COMPETI TION. The national government should de mand the highest quality of service from its employes; and in return it should be a good employer. If possible legislation should be passed, In connec tion with the interstate commerce law, which will render effective the efforts of different states ta do away with the competition of convict contract labor in the open labor market. So far as practicable under the conditions of gov ernment work, provision should be made to render the enforcement of the eight-hour law easy and certain. In all industries carried on directly or Indi rectly for the United States govern ment women and children should be protected from excessive hours of labor, from night work, and from work under unsanitary conditions. The government should provide in its contracts that all work should be done under "fair" con ditions, and in addition to setting a high standard should uphold it by pro per inspection, extending if necessary to the subcontractors. The government should forbid all night work for women and children, as well as excessive over time. For the District of Columbia a good factory law should be passed; and. as a powerful indirect aid to such laws, provision should be made to turn the inhabited alleys, the existence of wnich is a reproach to our capital city, into minor streets, where the inhabitants can live under conditions favorable to health and morals. American wage-workera work with their heads as well as their hands. Moreover, they take a keen pride in what they are doing; so that, independ ent of the reward, they wish to turn out a perfect job. This is the great Becret of. our success in competition with the labor of foreign countries. THE MOST VITAL PROBLEM. The most vital problem with which this country, and for that matter the whole civilized world, has to deal, is the problem which has for one side the betterment of social conditions, moral and physical, in large cities, and for another side the effort to deal with that tangle of far-reaching questions which we group together when we speak of "labor." The chief factor in the suc cess of each man wage-worker, farm er, and capitalist alike must ever be the sum total of his own individual qualities and abilities. Second only to this comes the power of acting in com bination or association with others. Very great good has been and will be accomplished by associations or unions of wage-workers, when managed with forethought, and when they combine in sistence upon their own rights with law-abiding respect for the rights of others. The display of these qualities in such bodies is a duty to the nation no less than to the associations them selves. Finally, there must also in many cases be action by the govern ment in order to safeguard the rights and interests of all. Under our con stitution there is much more scope for such action by the state and the mu nicipality than by the nation. But on points such as those touched on above the national government can act. RULE OF BROTHERHOOD. When all is said and done, the rule of brotherhood remains as the indis pensable prerequisite to success in the kind of national life for which we strive. Each man must work for him self, and unless he so works no outside help can avail him; but each man must remember also that he is indeed his brother's keeper, and that while no man who refuses to walk can be car ried with advantage to himself or any one else, yet that each at times stum bles or halts, that each at times needs to have the helping hand outstretched to him. To be permanently effective, aid must always take the form of help ing a man to help himself, and we can all best help ourselves by joining to gether in the work that is of common interest to all. IMMIGRATION LAWS. Our Best Interests Demand Exclus ion of Several Classes. Our present immigration laws are un satisfactory. We need every honest and efficient immigrant fitted to become an American citizen, every immigrant who comes here to stay, who brings here a Btrong body, a stout heart, a good head and a resolute purpose to do his duty well in every way and to bring up his children as law-abiding and God-fear ing members of the community. But there should be a comprehensive law enacted with the object of working a threefold improvement over our pres ent system. First, we should aim to exclude absolutely not only all persons who are known to be believers in an archistic principles or members of an archistic societies, but also all persons who are of a low moral tendency or of unsavory reputation. This means that we should require a more thorough sys tem of inspection abroad and a more rigid system of examination at our im migration ports, the former being espe cially necessary. EDUCATIONAL TEST. The second object of a proper immi gration law ought to be to secure by a careful and not merely perfunctory ed ucation test some intelligent capacity to appreciate American institutions and act sanely as American citizens. This would not keep out all anarchists, for many of them belong to the Intelligent criminal class. But it would do what is also in point, that is, tend to decrease the sum of ignorance, so potent in pro ducing the env3r, suspicion, malignant passion and hatred of order, out of which anarchistic sentiment inevitably springs. Finally, all persons should be excluded who are below a certain standard of economic fitness to enter our industrial field as competitors with American labor. There should be proper proof of personal capacity to earn an American living and enough money to insure a decent start under American conditions. This would stop the influx of cheap labor, and the resulting com petition which gives rise to so much of bitterness in American industrial life; and it would dry up the springs of the pestilential social conditions in our great cities, where anarchistic organi zations have their greatest possibility of growth. Both the educational and economic tests in a wise immigration law should be designed to protect and elevate the general body politic and social. A very close supervision should be exercised over the steamship companies which mainly- bring over the immigrants, and they should be held to a strict account ability for any infraction of the law. TARIFF SHOULD STAND. Any General Change in Existing Law Deemed Unwise. There Is general acquiescence in our present tariff system as a national policy. The first requisite to our pros perity Is the continuity and stability of this economic policy. Nothing could be more unwise than to disturb the busi ness interests of the country by any general tariff change at this time. Doubt, apprehension, uncertainty are exactly what we most wish to avoid in the interest of our commercial and ma terial well being. Our experience in the past has shown that sweeping revis ions of the tariff are apt to produce con ditions closely approaching panic in the business world, let it is not only pos sible, but eminently desirable, to com- Dine with the stability of our economic system a supplementary system of re ciprocal benefit and obligation with other nations. Such reciprocity is an incident and result of the firm estab lishment and preservation of our pres ent economic policy. It was specially provided for in the present tariff law. RECIPROCITY. Reciprocity must be treated as the handmaiden of protection. Our first duty is to see that the protection grant ed by the tariff in every case where it is needed is maintained, and that re ciprocity be sought for so far as it can safely be done without injury to our home industries. Just how far this is must be determined according to the individual case, remembering always that every application of our tariff policy to meet our shifting national needs must be conditioned upon the cardinal fact that the duties must never be reduced below the point that will cover the difference between the labor cost here and abroad. The well being of the wage worker is a prime consid eration of our entire policy of economic legislation. Subject to this proviso of the proper protection necessary to our industrial well being at home, the principle of re ciprocity must command our hearty support. The phenomenal growth of our export trade emphasizes the urgency of the need for wider markets and for a liberal policy in dealing with foreign nations. What ever is merely petty and vexatious in the way of trade restrictions should be avoided. The cus tomers to whom we dispose of our sur plus products in the' long run, directly or indirectly, purchase those surplus products by giving us something in re turn. Their ability to purchase our products should as far as possible be secured by so arranging our tariff as to enable us to take from them those products which we can use without harm to our own industries and labor, or the use of which will be of marked benefit to us. MUST FIND MARKETS. It is most important that we should maintain the high level of our present prosperity. We have now reached the point in the development of our in terests where we are not only able to supply our own markets but to pro duce a constantly growing surplus for which we must find markets abroad. To secure these markets we can utilize existing duties in any case where they are no longer needed for the purpose of protection, or in any case where the article is not produced herj and the duty is no longer necessary for revenue, as, giving us something to offer in ex change for what we ask. The cordial relations with other nations which are so desirable will naturally be promoted by the course thus required by our own interests. The natural line of development for a policy of reciprocity will be in con nection with those of our productions which no longer require all of the sup port once needed to establish them upon a sound basis, and with those others where either because of natural or of economic causes we are beyond the reach of successful competition. I ask the attention of the senate to the reciprocity treaties laid before it by my predecessor. MERCHANT MARINE. President Pronounces in Favor Government Aid. Of The condition of the American mer chant marine is such as to call for im mediate remedial action by the con gress. It is discreditable to us as nation that our merchant marine should be utterly insignificant in comparison to that of other nations which we over top in other forms of business. We should not longer submit to conditions under which only a trifling portion of our great commerce is carried in our own ships. To remedy this state of things would not merely serve to build up our shipping interests, but it would also result in benefit to all who are in terested in the permanent establishment or a wider market tor American proa ucts, and would provide an auxiliary force for the navy. Ships work for their own countries just as railroads work for their terminal points. snipping lines, if established to the principal countries with which we have dealings, would be of nolitical as well as com mercial benefit. From every standpoint it is unwise for the United States to continue to rely upon the ships of com peting nations for the distribution of our goods. It should be made advan tageous to carry American goods in American-built ships. AT A DISADVANTAGE. At present American shipping Is un der certain great disadvantages when put in competition with the shipping of foreign countries. Many of the fast foreign steamships, at a speed of 14 knots or above, are subsidized; and all our ships, sailing vessels and steamers alike, cargo carriers 01 slow speed and mail carriers of high speed, have to meet the fact that the original cost of building American ships is greater tnan Is the case abroad; that the wages paid American officers and seamen are very much higher than those paid the offi cers and seamen of foreign competing countries: and that the standard of liv Ing on our ships is far superior to the standard of living on the ships or our commercial rivals. Our government should take such ac tion as will remedy these inequalities. The American merchant marine should be restored to the ocean. MONETARY MATTERS. Advises Care in Making Reduction of the Surplus. The act of March 14, 1900, intended unequivocally to establish gold as the standard money and to maintain at a parity therewith all forms of money medium in use with us, has been shown to be timely and judicious. The price of our government bonds in the world's market, when compared with the price of similar obligations issued by other nations. Is a Mattering tribute to our public credit. This condition It is evi dently desirable to maintain. In many respects the national bank ing law furnishes sufficient liberty for the proper exercise of the banking func tion; but there seems to be need of bet ter safeguards against the deranging influence of commercial crises and financial panics. Moreover, the cur rency of the country should be made responsive to the demands of our do mestic trade and commerce. AVOID A DEFICIT. The collections from duties on im ports and internal taxes continue to exceed the ordinary expenditures of the government, thanks mainly to the re duced army expenditures. The utmost care should be taken not to reduce the revenues so that there will be any pos sibility of a deficit; but, after provid ing against any such contingency, means should be adopted which will bring the revenues more nearly' within the limit of our actual needs. In his report to the congress the secretary of the treasury considers all these ques tions at length, and Iaskyour attention to the report and recommendations. I call special attention to the need of strict economy in expenditures. The fact that our national needs forbd us to be niggardly in providing whatever is actually necessary to our well-being, should make us doubly careful to hus band our national resources as each of us husbands his private resources, by scrupulous avoidance af anything like wasteful or reckless expenditure. Only by avoidance of spending money on what is needles or unjustifiable can we legitimately keep our income to the point reauired to meet our needs that are genuine. INTERSTATE COMMERCE. Means For Enforcement of Law Need Improvement. In 1887 a measure was enacted for the regulation of interstate railways, com monly known as the interstate com merce act. The cardinal provisions of that act were that railway rates should be just and reasonable and that all shippers, localities, and commodities should be accorded equal treatment. A commission was created and endowed with what were supposed to be the nec essary powers to execute the provis ions of this act. That law was largely an experiment. Experience has shown the wisdom of its purposes, but has also shown, possi bly that some of its requirements are wrong, certainly that the means devised for the enforcement of Its provisions are defective. Those who complain of the management of the railways allege that established rates are not maintained; that rebates and similar devices are habitually resorted to; that these pref erences are usually in favor of the large shipper; that they drive out of business the smaller competitor; that while many rates are too low, many others are excessive; and that gross prefer ences are made, affecting both localities and commodities. Upon the other hand, the railways assert that the law by its very terms tends to produce many of these illegal practices by depriving car riers of that right of concerted action which they claim is necessary to estab lish and maintain non-discriminating rates. The act should be amended. The rail way is a public servant. Its rates should be just to and open to all ship pers alike. The government should see to it that within its jurisdiction this Is so and should provide a speedy, inex pensive, and effective remedy to that end. At the same time it must not be forgotten that our railways are the ar teries through which the commercial lifeblood of this nation flows. Nothing could be more foolish than the enact ment of legislation which would unnec essarily interfere with the development and operation of these commercial agencies. The subject is one of great importance and calls for the earnest attention of the congress. AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT. Advocates the Establishment of a Bureau of Forestry. The department of agriculture during the past fifteen years has steadily broadened its work on economic lines, and has accomplished results of real value in upbuilding domestic and for eign trade. It has gone into new fields until it is now in touch with all sections of our country and with two of the is land groups that have lately come un der our jurisdiction, whose people must look to agriculture as a livelihood. It is searching the world for grains, grasses, fruits, and vegetables specially fitted for introduction into localities in the, several states and territories where they may add materially to our re sources. By scientific attention to soli survey and possible new crops to breed ing of new varieties of plants, to exper imental shipments, to animal industry and applied chemistry, very practical aid has been given our farming and stock growing interests. The products or tne tarm nave taken an unprecedent ed place in our export trade during the year that has just closed. FOREST PROTECTION. Public opinion throughout the United States has moved steadily toward a just appreciation of the value of forests. whether of wood, water, or grass, from contributing their full share to the wel fare of the people, but. on the contrary. gives the assurance of larger and more certain supplies. The fundamental idea of forestry is the perpetuation of for ests by use. Forest protection is hot an end of itself; it is a means to increase and sustain the resources of our coun try and the industries whfch depend upon them. The preservation of our forests Is an imperative business neces sity. We have come to see clearly that whatever destroys the forest, except to make way for agriculture, threatens our well being. The practical usefulness of the na tional forest reserves to the mining, grazing, irrigation, and other interests of the regions In which the reserves lie has led to a widespread demand by the people of the west for their protection and extension. The forest reserves will inevitably be of still greater use in the future than m the past. Additions should be made to them whenever prac tlcable, and their usefulness should be Increased by a thoroughly business like management. BUREAU OF FORESTRY. At present the protection of the forest reserves rests with the general land office, the mapping and description of their timber with the United States geo logical survey, and the preparation of plans for their conservative use with the bureau of forestry, which is also charged with the general advancement of practical forestry in the United States. These various functions should be united in the bureau of forestry, to which they properly belong. The pres ent diffusion of responsibility is bad from every standpoint. It prevents that effective cooperation between the government and the men who utilize the resources of the reserves, without which the interests of both must suffer. The scientific bureaus generally should be put under the department of agri culture. The president should have by law the power of transferring lands for use as forest reserves to the depart ment of agriculture. He already has such power in the case of lands needed by the departments of war and navy. WATER PROBLEM. it Depends Largely Upon Preserva tion of the Forests. The wise administration of the forest reserves will be not less helpful to the Interests which depend on water than to those which depend on wood and grass. The water supply itself depends upon the forest. In the arid region it is water, not land, which measures pro duction. The western half of the Uni ted States would sustain a population greater than that of our whole country today if the waters that now run to waste were saved and used for irriga tion. The forest and water problems are perhaps the most vital internal questions of the United States. Certain of the forest reserves should also be made preserves for the wild for est creatures. All of the reserves should be better protected from fires. Many of them need special protection because of the great injury done by live stock. above all by sheep. The increase in deer, elk, and other animals in the Yel lowstone Park shows what may be ex pected when other mountain forests are properly protected by law and properly guarded. Some of these areas have been so denuded of surface vegetation by overgrazing that the ground breed ing birds, including grouse and quail, and many mammals, including deer. have been exterminated or driven away. At the same time the water-storing ca pacity of the surface has been decreas ed or destroyed, thus promoting floods in times of rain and diminishing the flow of streams between rains. In cases where natural conditions have been restored for a few years, veg etation has again carpeted the ground, birds and deer are coming back, and hundreds of persons, especially from the immediate neighborhood, come each summer to enjoy the privilege of camp ing. Some at least of the forest re serves should afford perpetual protec tion to the native fauna and flora, safe havens or refuge to our rapidly dimin ishing wild animals of the larger kinds, and free camping grounds for the ever increasing numbers of men and women who have learned to find rest, health, and recreation in the splendid forests and flower-clad meadows of our moun tains. The forest reserves should be set apart forever for the use and benefit of our people as a whole and not sacri ficed to the shortsighted greed of a few. NATURAL RESERVOIRS. The forests are natural reservoirs. By restraining the streams in flood and replenishing them in drought they make possible the use of waters otherwise wasted. They prevent the soil from washing, and so protect the storage reservoirs from filling up with silt. Forest conservation is therefore an es sential condition of water conserva tion. The forest alone cannot, however, ful ly regulate and conserve the waters of the arid region. Great storage works are necessary to equalize the flow of streams and to save the flood waters. Their construction has been conclusive ly shown to be an undertaking too vast for private errort. rsor can it De pest accomplished by the individual states acting alone. Far-reaching interstate problems are involved: and the resour ces of single states would often be in adequate. It is properly a national function, at least in some of its fea tures. It Is as right for the national government to make the streams and rivers of the arid region useful by en gineering works for water storage as to make useful the rivers and harbors of the humid region by engineering works of another kind. The storing of the floods in reservoirs at the head waters of our rivers is but an enlarge ment of our present policy of river con trol, under which levees are built on the lower reaches of the same streams. The government should construct and maintain these reservoirs as it does other public works. Where their pur pose Is to regulate the flow of streams, the water should be turned freely into the channels in the dry season to take the same course under the same laws as the natural flow. FAVORS IRRIGATION. Water Must Be Brought Within Reach by Government. The reclamation of the unsettled arid public lands presents a different prob lem. Here it is not enough to regulate the flow of streams. The object of the government is to dispose of the land to settlers who will build homes upon it. To accomplish this object water must be brought within their reach. The pioneer settlers on the arid pub lic domain chose their homes along streams irom wnicn they could them selves divert the water to reclaim their noiaings. feuch opportunities are prac tically gone. There remain, however. vast areas of public land which can be made available for homestead settle ment, but only by reservoirs and main line canals impracticable for orivate en terprise. These irrigation works should De built by the national government The lands reclaimed by them should be reserved by the government for actual settlers, and the cost of construe tion should so far as possible be repaid by the land reclaimed. The distribution of the water, the division of the streams among irrigators, should be left to the settlers themselves in conformity with state laws and without interference with those laws or with vested rights The policy of the national government snouid De to aid irrigation in the sev eral states and territories in such man ner as will enable the people in the local communities to help themselves, and as will stimulate needed reforms in the state laws and regulations governing irrigation. RECLAMATION OF ARID LANDS. The reclamation and settlement of th arid lands will enrich every portion of our country, just as the settlement of tne Ohio and Mississippi valley- brought prosperity to the Atlantic states. The increased demand for man ufactured articles will stimuulate in dustrial production, while wider home markets and the trade of Asia will con sume the larger food supplies and effec tually prevent western competition with eastern agriculture. Indeed, the prod ucts of irrigation will be consumed chiefly in upbuilding local centers of mining and other industries, which would otherwise not come into exist ence at all. Our people as a whole will profit, for successful home-making is but another name for tlje upbuilding of iue riacion. The necessary foundation has already been laid for the inauguration of the policy just described. It would be un wise to begin by doing too much, for a great deal will doubtless be learned both as to what can and what canno be safely attempted, by the early etlorts which must of necessity be part ly experimental in character. At the very beginning the government should make clear, beyond shadow of doubt its Intention to pursue this policy on lines of the broadest public interest No reservoir or canal should ever be built to satisfy personal or local inter ests: but only In accordance with the advice of trained experts, after long in vestigation has shown the locality where all the conditions combine to make the work most needed and fraught with the greatest usefulness to the community as a whole. There should be no extravagance, and the believers in the need of irrigation will most benefit their cause by seeing to it that it is free from the least taint of excessive or reckless expenditure of tne public moneys. SHOULD PE HARMONY. Whatever the nation does for the ex tension of irrigation should harmonize with, and tend to improve, the condi tion of those now living on irrigated land. We are not at the starting point of this development. Over two hundred millions of private capital has already been expended in the construction of irrigation works, and many million acres of arid land reclaimed. A high degree of enterprise and ability has been,shown in the work itself; but as nracli cannot be said in reference to the laws relating thereto. The security and value of the homes created depend largely on the stability of titles to water; but the majority of these rest on the uncertain foundation of court decisions rendered in ordinary suits at law. With a few creditable exceptions the arid states have failed to provide for the certain and just division of streams in times of scarcity. Lax and uncertain laws have made it possible to establish rights to water in excess of actual uses or necessities, and many streams have already passed into pri vate ownership, or a control equivalent to ownership. PUBLIC OWNERSHIP. Is the Proper Solution of Water Sup ply Question. Whoever controls a stream practical ly controls the land It renders produc tive, and the doctrine of private owner ship of water apart from land cannot prevail without causing enduring wrong. The recognition of such owner ship, which has been permitted to grow up in the arid regions, should give way to a more enlightened and larger recognition of the rights of the public in the control and disposal of the public water supplies. Laws founded upon conditions obtaining in humid regions, where water is too abundant to justify hoarding it, have no proper application in a dry country. In the arid states the only right to water which should be recognized is that of use. In irrigation this right should attach to- the land reclaimed and be inseparable therefrom. Grant ing perpetual water rights to others than users, without compensation to the public, is open to all the objections which apply to giving, away perpetual franchises to the public utilities of cities. A few of the western states have already recognized this, and have incorporated in their constitutions the doctrine of perpetual state ownership of water. NATION'S AID JUSTIFIED. The benefits which have followed the unaided development of the past justify the nation's aid and cooperation in the more difficult and important work yet to be accomplished. Laws so vitally affecting homes as those which control the water supply will only be effective when they have the sanction of the Ir rigators; reforms can only be final and satisfactory when they come through the enlightenment of the people aiost concerned. The larger development which national aid insures should, how ever, awaken in every arid state the determination to make its irrigation system equal in justice and effective ness that of any country in the civilized world. Nothing could be more unwise than for isolated communities to con tinue to learn everything experimental ly, instead of profiting by what is al ready known elsewhere. We are deal ing with a new and momentous ques tion, in the pregnant years while in stitutions are forming, and what we do will affect not only the present but fu ture generations. Our aim should be not simply to re claim the largest area of land and pro vide homes for the largest number of people, but to create for this new in dustry the best possible social and in dustrial conditions; and this requires that we not only understand the exist ing situation, but avail ourselves of the best experience of the time in the solu tion of its problems. A careful study should be made, both by the nation and the states, of the irrigation laws and conditions here and abroad. Ultimately it will probably be necessary for the nation to cooperate with the several arid states in proportion as these states by their legislation and administration show themselves fit to receive it. NEW TERRITORY. It Must Be Developed on Traditional American Lines. In Hawaii our aim must be to develop the territory on the traditional Ameri can lines. We do not wish a region of large estates tilled by cheap labor; we wish a healthy American community of men who themselves till the farms thev own. All our legislation for the islands should be shaped with this end in view; the well-being of the average honie maTcer must afford the true test of the healthy development of the islands. The land policy should as nearly as possi ble be modeled on our homestead sys tem. It is a pleasure to say that It Is hard ly more necessary to report as to Porto Rico than as to any state or territory within our continental limits. The Isl and is thriving as never before, and it Is being administered efficiently and hon estly. Its people are now enjoying lib erty and order under the protection of the United States, and upon this fact we congratulate them and ourselves. Their material welfare must be as care fully and jealously considered as the welfare of any other portion of oui country. We have given them the great gift of free access for their products to the markets of the United States. I ask the attention of the congress to the need of legislation concerning the pub lic lands of Porto Rico. AS TO CUBA. In Cuba such progress has been made toward putting the independent govern ment of the island upon a firm footing that before the present session of th- congress closes this will be an accom plished fact. Cuba will then start a. her own mistress; and to the beautiful Queen of the Antilles, as she unfolds this new page of her destiny, we extend our heartiest greetings and good wishes. Elsewhere I have discussed the question of reciprocity. In the case of Cuba, however, there are weighty reasons of morality and of national interest why the policy should be held to have a pe culiar application, and I most earnest ly ask your attention to the wisdom, indeed to the vital need, of providing for a substantial reduction in the tarilf duties on Cuban imports into the Uni ted States. Cuba has in her constitu tion affirmed what we desired, that sho should stand, in international matters, in closer and more friendly relations with us than with any other power; anl we are bound by every consideration of honor and expediency to pass commer cial measures in the interest of her ma terial well-being. CASE OF THE PHILIPPINES. Hopes to Do For Them What Has Not Been Done Before. In the Philippines our problem l. larger. They are very rich tropical isl ands, inhabited by many varying tribex. representing widely different stages of progress toward civilization. Our earn est effort is to help these people upward along the stony and difficult path that leads to self-government. We hope to make our administration of the island honorable to our nation by making it of the highest benefit to the Filipino.- themselves; and as an earnest or wnac we Intend to do, we point to wnat we have done. Already a greater measure of material prosperity und of govern mental honesty and efficiency iins Dee:i attained in the Philippines than ever before in their history. It is no light task for a nation to achieve the temperamental qualities without which the institutions of fre,' government are but an empty mockery. Our people are now successfully gov erning themselves, because for more than a thousand years they bave been slowly fitting themselves, sometime consciously, sometimes uneonsriousi.v toward this end. What has taken us thirty generations to achieve, we can not expect to see another race ac complish-out of hand, especially vhe,i large portions of that race start vei far behind the point which our ancest ors had reached even thirty generation ago. In dealing with the Philippine people we must show both patience arrl strength, forbearance and steadfafi resolution. Our aim is high. We do not desire to do for the islanders merely what has elsewhere been done for tropic peoples by even the best foreign gov ernments. We hope to do for them what has never before been clone fo,- any people of the tropics to make them fit for self-government after the fawhioii of the really free nations. POINTS WITH PRIDE. History may safely be challenged to show a single instance in which a mas terful race such as ours, having been forced by the exigencies of war to take possession of an alien land, have be haved to its Inhabitants with the dis interested zeal for their progress thai our people have shown In the Philip pines. To leave the islands at this time would mean that they would fall Into a welter of murderous anarchy. Such de sertion of duty on our part would b a crime against humanity. The char acter of Governor Taft and of his asso ciates and subordinates is a proof, if such be needed, of the sincerity of our effort to give the islanders a constant ly Increasing measure of self-government, exactly as fast as they show themselves fit to exercise it. Since ttie civil government was established not an appointment has been made in the islands with any reference to consid erations of political influence, or to aught else save the fitness of the man and the needs of the service. VERGE OF SAFETY. In our anxiety for the welfare and progress of the Philippines, it may b- that here and there we have gone ton rapidly In giving them Icral self-government. It Is on this side that our error, if any, has been committed. No competent observer, sincerely desirous of finding out the facts and influenced only by a desire for the welfare of the natives, can assert that we have not gone far enough. We have gone to the very verge of safety in hastening the process. To have taken a single step farther or faster in advance wouid have been folly and weakness, and might well hae been crime. We are extremely anxious that the native shall show the power of governing themselves. We are anxious, first for their sakes, and next, because it re lieves us of a great burden. There need not be the slightest fear of our not continuing to give them all the liberty for which they are fit. The only fear is lest In our overanx- iety we give them a degree of inde pendence for which they are unfit. hereby Inviting reaction and disaster. As fast as there in any reasonable hope that In a given district the people can govern themselves, self-government has been given In that district. There In not a locality fitted for self-government which has not received It. But it may well be that in certain cases It will have to be withdrawn because the Inhabitants show themselves unfit to exercise it; such Instances have already occurred. In other words, there is. not the slightest chance of our falllnar to show a sufficiently humanitarian spirit. The danger comes in the opposite di rection. TROUBLES AHEAD. Filipinos in Future Should Be Treated Like Indians. There are still troubles ahead in the Islands. The Insurrection has become an affair of local banditti and marau ders, who deserve no higher regard than the Drlganas or portions of inn Old World. Encouragement, direct or indirect, to these insurrectos stands on the same footing as encouragement to hostile Indians In the days when we till had Indian wars. Exactly as our aim is to give to the Indian who re mains peaceful the fullest and amplest consideration, but to have It understood that we will show no weakness it he

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TOPEKA STATE JOTJRiSrAJU TUESDAY EVENING. DECEMBEK 3, 1901. TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL BY FRANK P. MAC LEN'NAJf. VOLUME XXVIII ...No. 287 TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Daily edition, delivered by carrier. 10 cents a week to any part of Topeka or suburbs, or at the same price In any Kansas town where the paper has a car rier sj-stem. By mail, one year By mail, ihre months Weekly edition, one year Saturday edition of daUy one year l.w PERMANENT HOME. Topeka State Journal building. 800 02 Kflpmf avenue, corner of Eighth. NEW TOP K OFFICEBi gll Vanderbilt Blag. Paul Block. Mgr. TELEPHONES. Business Office Bell phone 1OT Reporters' Room Bell phons 677 PTJIi LEASED "WIRE HEPCS.T C? TSS ASSOCIATED PRESS- The State JourneV Is a member of the Associated PresB and receives day telegraph report of that sreat news oriranization for exclusive afternoon puo lication in Topeka. The news is received In the State Jour nal building over wires for this sole pur pose, busy through the entlreday. a complete copy of tae night report Is also received. The Wabash wreck at Seneca resem bled in some respects the charge a Kalaklava somebody blundered. The deer hunting and football season will shortly be succeeded by the church Banta Claus In the work of reducing the population. Colombia is now claiming the whole credit of suppressing her revolution. It would serve her right if next time, Uncle Sam should permit the Rebels to lick her to a standstill. The man who wishes to know why he fails to get an office at the hands ut the administration, probably will be ac commodated in the same way that Gov ernor Jenkins of Oklahoma was. The Sunday school Santa Claus does not have a continuous season like the woman who lights the fire with coal oil, but he keeps things lively in the conflagration line while he is at It. The "TJttle Brown Man" Is an Ameri can citizen after all when It comes to j ritr mntter It will take coheres sional action to remove him from under the folds of the star spangled banner The highest court has decided, that the Philippines are a part of the united States. It is now up to congress Co make the archipelago foreign territory again as it did in the case of Porto Rico. This promises to be a lively month for Senator Depew. He begins it with opening the South Carolina and West Indian exposition and will run over to Paris and get married during the Tule tide. These young people are so rest less. Everybody who has anything to sell is offering it to Uncle Sam, probably because he has more money than any body else and is doing so much busi ness. A deal has just been closed with Denmark for her islands in the West Indies and now comes France with an offer to sell her uncompleted ditch across the isthmus. Texas has demonstrated the fact that an anti-trust law can be made to work if only the legislative and executive departments of the government are in earnest about it. The enforcement of the law has brought into the- state treasury from breweries alone the sum of $30,009 In fines. Contrary to the us ual rule in such cases the payment of the fine doesn't settle the matter and permit them to go on doing business until time to pay another, but they are barred from the state. STAN LEY T0SH 0 P IV1 EN. Talks About the Yalne of the Man. Gov. W. E. Stanley filled his broken engagement with the Santa Fe shop men, speaking to them for 20 minutes at noon today at the coach shop. "I was Just wondering," he began, "a I came down through the round house at the immense locomotives which they are building now. An out sider can hardly fully comprehend what a wonderful development there has been in this. But we must remember that behind it all was human genius. It took skill to take that iron out of the moun tains and mold and shape it and put that steel there. "Another thing, here is a man in one shop working at a machine, and there another in another shop, and the whoie working to an intelligent purpose are able to send out a complete train of cars. It is an age of not seeing what position a man holds but what he is and does. There is no distinction be tween the man of high and that of low degree. Nineteen hundred years ago a man came into this world and illustrat ed that by the parable of the Good Samaritan. "One thing I want to Impress upon you above all else is the value of a man. What a great farce life would be if the only object of it were to get rich. What a failure it would be if It were only to get position. But it isn't that, it is the idea of being a man. And you e laboring men have an opportunity to be men without any hypocrisy in your work. Labor Is honest; and the only honest thing In life. That's the great est thing there is. "I congratulate you on what a power you are. Tou have, every man of you, the power of following his own judg ment. Let it direct you as fathers, neighbors, husbands and citizens. Learn to be independent citizens. That is what the state wants; honest men who will do their duty as they see it. Behind all the inventions of the age is man himself. And I pray that you men may be a power to exalt and dignify manhood." Four hundred and seventy-five shop employes listened to the address. Snowing in Kansas. Kansas City, Dec. 3. A special to the Star from Hutchinson, Kan., says: A driving snow storm began here this morning bringing moisture that is needed by the wheat fields. The storm Is general from here west to the .-noun-tains and extends south to the Indian Territory. FATHER SCHAAPMAN HERE St. Mary's Priest Assisted in Dedica tion of Organ. as In the dedication of the new pipe organ at the Church of the Assumption Sunday Father Hayden was assisted in the ceremony of dedication by Father Scnaapman. S. J.. chaplain or fct Alary colleee. and Father Harrisran of To peka. Father Schaapman preached the regular morning sermon from the text found in the First Gospel. "Man has a soul to save, and a God to serve, he said. It was for the pur pose of saving these souls, and per mitting men to serve their God that churches were established. That is the mission of the church: to lift men up and make them better and cleaner. and bring them nearer to God. The great need of .-nan for God was the burden of the subject of the ser mon. "The man who has not the Heavenly Father in his life and -who does not have Him by his side, has left out of life the most important thing in it. he said. Father Hayden delivered a brief and earnest address detailing the measures which terminated in the purchase of the organ and thanking the people for their cooperation. ASLEEP THREOeARS. Hiawatha Man Passes Away Upon Awakening. St. Joseph, Dec. 3. A Daily News special from Hiawatha, Kan., says: J .S. Lytle, a Kansas pioneer, died here at 6 o'clock this morning. His sickness lasted three years and was particularly noticeable in that he slept most of the time. hile in Santa Ana, Cal., he slept from May 28 to August 20. He was brought home early in Sep tember and has been sleeping contin uously since the second day of that month. He died a few minutes after awakening from his last sleep. During his long sleep he was fed by means of a rubber tube, which had been inserted by the doctors. SIMPSON THE NEXT. Appointment as Revenue Collector Expected in a Few Days. Word comes from Washington that President Roosevelt will within a few days send the appointment of J. M. Simpson to be internal revenue collector for Kansas to the senate for connrma tion. It is stated that the president has so Informed Senator Burton. Mr. Simpson can take the office just as soon as he files his bond and it is approved. M. W. Sutton, the present revenue collector, informed Senator Burton several months ago that he was ready to turn the office over to his suc cessor at any time. He said the office had paid him $16,000 in four years, and that he had had enough for one man It is probable that the change in the office will be made about January L J. M. Simpson, whose home is in Mc- Pherson county, has been prominent in Kansas politics for years. He was chairman of the Republican state com mittee during the campaign in which Governor Morrill was elected, and he served a term as railroad commissioner. He is said to be the only person rec ommended for a high federal position by Senator Burton oil whom a fight has not been made. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. The funeral of Ogden W. Fox, will ha held from his late residence, No. 812 Buchanan street, Wednesday afternoon at z:au. A. H. Webb, a Santa Fe shop man who lived at No. 410 West Locust street. died of typhoid fever after an illness of eleven weeks at his home at Montrose He leaves a wife and one child. He was a son-in-law of Superintendent W. Hancock of the reform school and Mr. Hancock attended the funeral at Montrose. Mrs. Evan Davis, the wife of Evan Davis of the general passenger office of the Santa Fe, died Monday morning of consumption at the age of 60 years. The funeral will be held at the residence 1400 Topeka avenue, Wednesday at 3 o'clock. Mr. Davis has been with the Santa Fe 26 years. John Misener was buried Monday morning at 9 o'clock in the Catholic cemetery. He died Saturday evening at his home at Sixth and Sweigert ave nues at the age of 70 years. E. A. Stookeye died at his home No. 701 Western avenue, Sunday, of pneu monia at the age of 63 years. The fun eral will be Wednesday at 10 o'clock. Chas. Lynch died Sunday morning of paralysis at his home at No. 1400 Lake street at the age of 62 years. The fun eral was held at 10 o'clock today. Joseph Irwin, aged 85 years, died Sun day evening. December 1, at his resi dence, 318 Tyler street. Funeral ser vices were held at the home at 2 o'clock today, conducted by Dr. Countermine, Isiah Dake died this morning of pneumonia at his home. No. 1307 North Polk street at the age of 62 years. The funeral will be held at the residence Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. It will be in charge of Kaw Valley lodge No. 20 A. O. U. W., of which he has been a member since its organization. He leaves a wife, three daughters and a son who is employed in the Inter-Ocean mills. Weather Still Cold. The forecast sent out today by the government weather bureau is "threat ening tonight and Wednesday, with pos sibly snow flurries or showers. To day's minimum temperature was 27. The wind has been northeast, blowing 10 miles an nour. There was a high barometer in western Kansas yester day, which may be responsible for a snow storm. The hourly temperatures, according -to the government thermom eter, were as follows: 7 o'clock 27 8 o'clock 29 9 o'clock SI 10 o'clock 32 11 o'clock 33 12 o'clock 34 12 o'clock 34 1 o'clock 34 2 o'clock 35 A Cure For Lumbago. W. C. Williamson of Amherst. Va.,says: "For more than a year I suffered from lumbago. I finally tried Chamberlain s Pain Balm and it gave me entire relief, which all other remedies had failed to do." Sold by all druggists. An Attack of Pneumonia Warded Of. "Some time ago my daughter caught a severe cold. She complained of pains in her chest and had a bad cough. 1 gave her Chamberlain's Cough Remedy accord ing to directions and in two days she was well and able to go to school. I have used this remedy in my family for the past seven years and have never known It to fail." says James Prendt-rgast. merchant, Annato Bay. Jamaica, West India islands. The pains in the chest indicated an ap proaching attack of pneumonia, which in this instance was undoubtedly warded off by Chamberlain's Cough Remedv. It counteracts any tendency of a cold to ward pneumonia. Sold by all druggists. SPORTING NEWS. K. U. Has Next Years Football Schedule Nearly lleadj. Manager Foster Has 1902 Dates Practically Complete. KO COACH SELECTED Many Applications Hare Been Filed However. Association Has $2,000 For Start in Treasury. Lawrence, Kan., Dec. 3. 'Manager Foster of the Kansas university foot ball team is losing no time in perfect ing his schedule for the season of 1902. Nearly every date has been filled al ready and the whole schedule is practi cally completed. On the home grounds Nebraska, the Kansas State normal and Washburn college will play the Jayhawkers, while the northern trip with Wisconsin and Beloit of the paxt season will be repeated, with the proba- ble addition of Chicago. The season will be ended by the usual Thanksgiv ing game against Missouri at Kansas City. Foster says the '02 team promises to be one of the strongest aggregations in K. U.'s history. Nearly every man on this year's eleven will return and by their experience ought to make valu able men. while several old men will again enter the university next fall. With Nofsinger as captain, the Jay hawkers are confident of regaining their old football fame. Nofsinger is still confined to his bed, but slowly improv ing. No definite contract has been made for a coach, although many applica- tions have been filed. Manager Foster yesterday settled all his accounts and finds the Athletic association with near ly $2,000 In the treasury for the season just ended. The total income was about $7,000, and expenditures $5,000. Of the sum left $800 will be applied to square back accounts and the balance banked for next season's team. At the next meeting of the faculty council of Kansas university Professor W. N. Carruth will introduce steps looking to the eradication of the fea tures of football which seem to him especially injurious to the college and to the students. The measure will prob ably be in the shape of a resolution prohibiting the university team from playing any games except on the local gridiron. The students and many of the faculty of Kansas university are firm believers in the great college game and Professor Carruth's resolution will meet with a very spirited opposition. In some re cent chapel talks Professor Carruth aired his sentiments concerning foot ball and at a mass meeting the next week Clyde Allphin, one of the players was called upon to make a reply to the professor's speech. Allphin was cheered to the echo while the students who lis tened to Professor Carruth's talk did not give him a hand. SHARKEY AND MAHER To Meet For a Bout at Nutmeg Ath letic Club. New Tork, Dec. 3. Tom Sharkey and Peter Maher have practically been matched to meet in a limited round bout before the Nutmeg Athletic club, at Hartford, Conn., where Terry Mc- Govern and Toung Corbett fought on Thursday. Matchmaker William Crow ley has been negotiating with the men for the past two weeks and he expects to have them sign articles within a FEW PEOPLE REALIZE The Danger in That Common Disease, Catarrh. Because, catarrhal diseases are so common and because catarrh is not rapidly fatal, people too often overlook and neglect it until some incurable ail men develops as a result of the neglect. The inflamed condition of the mem brane of the nose and throat makes a fertile soil for the germs of Pneumonia and Consumption, in fact catarrhal pneumonia and catarrhal consumption are the most common forms of these dreaded diseases which annually, cause more than one quarter of the deaths in this country. Remedies for catarrh are almost as numerous as catarrh sufferers but very few have any actual merit as a cure. the only good derived being simply a temporary relief. There is, however, a very effective remedy recently discovered which is rapidly becoming famous for Its great value in relieving and permanently cur ing all forms of catarrhal diseases. whether located in the head, throat. lungs or stomach. This new catarrh cure Is principally composed of a gum derived from the Eucolyptus tree, and this gum possesses extraordinary healing and antiseptic properties. It is taken internally in the form of a lozenge or tablet, pleasant to the taste and so harmless that little children take them with safety and benefit. Eucolyptus oil and the bark are some times used but are not so convenient nor so palatable as the gum. Undoubtedly the best quality Is round in Stuart's Catarrh T.ablets which may be found in any drug store and any catarrh sufferer who has tried douches, nhalers and liquid medicines, will be surprised at the rapid Imorovement after a few days use or Stuart s Ca tarrh Tablets which are composed of the gum of the Eucolyptus tree, com bined with other antiseptics which de stroy the germs of catarrh in the blood and expel the catarrhal poison from the system. Dr. Ramsdell In speaking of Catarrn and its cure says: "After many exper iments I have given up the idea of cur ing catarrh by the use of inhalers, washes, salves, or liquid medicines. I have always had the best results from Stuart's Catarrh Tablets; the red gum and other valuable antiseptics contain ed in these tablets make them, in my opinion, far superior to any of the numerous catarrh remedies so exten sively advertised. The fact that Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are sold in drug stores, under protec tion of a trademark, should not preju- ice conscientious physicians against them because their undoubted merit and harmless character make them a rem- dy which every catarrh sufferer may use with perfect safety and the pros pect of a permanent cure. i For colds in the head, for cougns, ca- tarhal deafness and catarrh of the stomach and liver, people who have tried them say that Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are a household necessity. A GREAT CHARITABLE IHSTITUTIOII Adds Its Praise For the Grand WorK of Smith's Green Mountain R.enovator. The Suffolk Hospital and Dispensary of 4 Charter St., Boston, is a large charity hospital. Here is what Albert C. Smith, the president of this splendid institution, writes us: "Last season you kindly sent us your Smith's Green Mountain Renovator, and the good accomplished by its use cannot be detailed in this sheet. if the proofs of its value as taken from our record of cures will be4of service I shall be only too glad to send them." This voluntary statement is only another proof of the great good Smith's Green Mountain Renovator is doing. In all cases of broken-down constitu tions, shattered nerves and impover ished blood this remedy from the Green Mountains speedily cures. Every bottle is sold under an absolute guarantee to benefit. few days. t The fight will take place within four weeks. Sharkey has already accepted the club's terms and is waiting to hear from Maher. DENVER FIGHTS ARE OFF. Police Refuse to Sanction Boxing in Young Corbett' Town. Denver, Col., Dec. 3. Fistic followers here who expected to see their cham plon. "Young Corbett," in a battle at this city soon were given a hard knock when it was announced by President Adams and Member Burpee, two of the three members of the fire and police board, that no prize fighting would be permitted during their terms of omce, which do not expire until 1HU3. The members of the police board were approached with a view to learning its sentiment regarding a light between Young Corbett" and Dave Sullivan, which was talked of for some time when the announcement was positively made that no fighting would take place, The law- permitting 20-round hgnts has been declared unconstitutional by the district court and Is now in the supreme court on appeal, but fight pro moters are not anxious to press it, fearing an unfavorable decision. Haskell 36: Medics O. St. Joseph. Mo.. Dec. 3. The Haskell Indians played the Ensworth Medics on the South Sixth street gridiron Monday afternoon. The score stood 36 to 0. Sale of Peter Sterling. New Tork, Dec. 3. At the Fasig-Tip ton horse sale Peter Sterling, ch. g., years old, 2:1144, world's champion 3-year-old gelding, was sold to Frank Work, of this city, for $9,200. ACCEPTS THE TASK. Topeka Chapter Takes 86 Shares in New Masonic Temple. At the meeting of Topeka chapter No. 5 of the Masonic order last night, it was unanimously voted to take the t6 shares of stock alloted to that branch of the order in raising the funds to build the proposed Masonic temple. Six weeks ago, as told exclusively In the State Journal, the Masons began the preliminary steps toward the build ing of a temple on their lots on the northeast corner of Eighth and Quincy streets. The board of control, having in charge the present quarters used by the Masons, appointed a ways and means committee to devise a plan for the building of a temple and to report to the different Masonic bodies. The committee decided upon the issuing of uo snares or at sioo each, and appor tloned 86 shares to the Chapter. The report was received by the members of the Chapter last night, and by a unan- mous vote it was decided to accept the report and the apportionment of shares. CLAIMS AN ALIBI. Amos Brnbaker Trying to Prove He Didn't Steal Hogs. The trial of Amos Brubaker for hog stealing was resumed before the jury in the district court this morning. The state closed the examination of witnesses for the prosecution Monday afternoon. The defense is attempting to establish an alibi. It Is expected that the case will go to the jury late this afternoon or Wednesday morning. An Excellent Combination The pleasant method and beneficia effects of the well known remedy Stbup of Flos, manufactured bv th Camforkxa Fie Stecp Co., illustrate the value of obtaining the liquid laxa tive principles of plants known to bp medicinally laxative and presenting them in the form most refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the system. I; s the one perfect strengthening laxa tive, cleansing the system effectually. dispelling colds, headaches and fevers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per manently. Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub stance, and its acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels, without weakening or irritating them, make it the ideal laxative. In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the remedy are obtained from senna and other aromatic plants, by a method known to the Camfobota Fis Sybctp Co. only. In order to get its beneficial effects and to avoid imitations, please remember the full nameof the Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. BAIT raAiroxsco. CAL. XOtTISVXtXE. KT JTEW TOEK. 37- T. for sale by all Druggists. Price SOe. per bottla. KANSAS NEWS. School District No. 81 Has Plucky Teacher. a Miss Sbarpless in -a Conflict With Unruly Pupil. KNOCKDOWN AFFAIR. Lively Battle at a School Near Cherryraie. Case Will Come Up In Court For Settlement. Independence, Kan., Dec. 3. Miss Anna Sharpless, a teacher in district 81, near Cherryvale, has made com plaint against Brudge Darling before Justice Way charging him with dis turbing the school. The history of the case is decidedly breezy. The Reporter ays of it: "It appears from the evidence that has come to hand that a family by the name of Darling has been a disturbing element in the" affairs of No. 81 for some time. Recently a son of Robert Darling known as "Brudge" was ex pelled from the school by Miss Sharp less for improper conduct. The action of the teacher was overruled by the board of directors and Brudge was al lowed to return to school. He is a big, strong youth about 18 years old and as big as the average man. The action of the board seemed to make the boy more arrogant than ever, and Tuesday Miss Sharpless had occasion to at tempt to apply the rod as a corrective and as an example of discipline for the benent of the school in general. Th manly young fellow knocked Miss Sharpless down three times with his brawny fists and she has the marks on her features this minute that will show where the blows were struck. The children in the room became frightened ana rang the bell as an alarm. "Mr. S. K. Thomas, one of the dlrec tors, was plowing in a field near by and came hurriedly to the school house to learn the trouble. He took in the situation and had Just succeeded in ejecting the young bully from the house, when the elder Darling appear ed on the scene. He was armed with an iron instrument of some kind, with which he struck Mr. Thomas, felling him to the ground and rendering him insensible. "Miss Sharpless is not a delicate little thing by any means, and she weighs 160 pounds, and she says that with her own hands she dragged the insensible director into the school house. He re mained in an unconscious condition for forty-five minutes. A neighbor then took him to his home. Miss Sharpless succeeded in restoring order in the school room and they proceeded with the regular work until closing time. She is very nervy and says she will teach that school if she has to be taken away a corpse." UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Is tba Charge Made Against Attor neys in Morrison Trial. Kl Dorado, Kas., Dec. 3. Last June by request. Judge Aikman appointed a committee to investigate charges of alleged unprofessional conduct made against A. L. Redden, of Topeka, and T. A. Kramer ,of El Dorado, in connec tion with their defense of Jessie Morri son. In accordance with the report filed Saturday by two of the committee, giv ing it as their opinion that Mr. Kramer was guilty of attempting to bribe Mar tin Wills, a colored juror, Judge Aik man has appointed E. N. Smith, A. M. Brumback and A. L. L. Hamilton a committee to prefer formal charges against Mr. Kramer and report De cember 26. This Is the same committee appointed last June, and the first two were chosen by request of Mr. Kramer. being the two that signed the former report. MURDER TRIAL ON. Mrs. Belle Hotchkiss Has a Hearing at Great Bend. Great Bend, Dec. 3. One of the largest crowds that has gathered in the court here for some time was that of Monday, where Mrs. Belle Hotchkiss was on trial for the murder of James Duffey, a shoemaker at Fllinwood.Kan. The testimony is all in and the argu ments began at an early hour and con tinued all day. The case 'went to the jury late last evening. Great interest has been shown in this case, as there has been a large attendance or women all through the trial Laying Out Rural Routes. Beloit, Kas., Dec. 3. L. A. Thompson. special agent of the postofflce depart ment, who is investigating rural routes in Congressman Reeder s district, has arrived at Beloit, where he is making headquarters. Mr. Thompson is recog nized as one of the best men in the service. He stated that he had laid 100 routes in Kansas. He will complete the work in this district before the holi days. His recent work was at Burr Oak and Downs. Union Pacific Wreck. Ellis, Dec. 3. West bound passenger train No. 5 on the Union Pacific ran into an extra west bound freight at Collier, Kan., last night, completely demolishing the caboose and five freight cars and blocking the track. Passenger traffic will be delayed several hours. No one was injured. LOCAL MENTION. Lew Clogston, a Eureka, Kan., attor ney, is In Topeka on business. "All about McKinley'a message!" a little newsboy was shouting this morn ing when the extra edition of the State Journal was put on the streets. He had forgotten. S. L. Leavitt has had a second seat fastened to his new automobile. The large body of the machine afforded am ple opportunity to attach this improve ment. Josiah Jordan, formerly superintend- ant of the schools of Shawnee county, has been appointed Topeka manager for the International Correspondence schools of Scranton, Pa. Mr. Jofdan's headquarters are in the Columbian building. President Roosevelt's first message to congress was first given to the To peka public today by an extra edition of the State Journal printed at 11:45 o'clock, a few minutes after the mes sage was sent Into the senate and house. Claude Imbler, an East Fourth street barber, was fined $10 in police court this morning for gambling.although the evi dence against him was very thin, and the court expressed doubts of his guilt. The complaining witness was one Tom Henry.a erippled police court character. The case was appealed. G. I. Stitz, a grocer, was arrested this morning, for disturbing the peace Four Prominent Men Testify The men who achieve the great successes are those who guard carefully their health. WHAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THB APPRO PRIATION COMMITTEE OF THE ILLINOIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SAY S. Mr. Rankin was Oram) Muter ei the llllaela Odd Fellows la i7. Hon. Geo. C. Rankin of Monmouth, Illinois, is Chair man of the Appropriation Committee of the Uliifbis House of Representatives and in this position directs the expenditure of lira or six million dollars. Mr. Rankin is one of the prominent men of Illinois. He was Grand Master of the the Illinois Odd Fellows in 1897, is also prominent in the Masonic Fraternity in Monmouth. Galesburar and Chicaeo, is an Knight of Pythias and an Elk. Urn was City Clerk of Monmouth two terms. Clerk of the "alio!, uuiuy tigien years, pose- master at Monmouth under President Harrison, and is editor and owner of the Monmouth AH-Bnt,t. "can. ne is aiso preimeni ot tne Illinois Banner's Life Insurance Association and one of the directors of the I. O. O. F. Orphans' Home of Illinois. For four years he was Assistant Adjutant General of tne Illinois National Guard and for S3 years has been secretary of the Warren County Fair Association. Mr. Rankin was a member of the NntiAnsl FAitnruti A51?'ifr oni f?r fouf yettrs and has been a member ui un uuiiuia kci3iaiui iui fctvu larins. unoof uatB of March 28, 1801. he writes as follows: Springfield. Ill, Pepsih Syrup Company, Manufacturers of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, MonrJceUo. Illinois. Gentlemen: I have used your Syrup Pepsih and consider it invaluable as a tonic and an aid to impaired stomach and digestive organs. Your remedy promotes health and happiness and should be io every household. Vary truly yours, GEO. C RANKIN. JAME3 ft. FARRELL, A PROMINENT CHICAGO MAN. And the Oldest Member ef the Illinois Hens el Representatives Make RecommendaUoa. James H. Farrell of Chi cago, is one of the best known figures in the Demo cratic politics of that city. For years ho has been Mar shall of the famous Cook it oounry democracy marcn- I ini f-ltiK avKlk h --.1 J. U1S WIMWt JGU L.r IJL Dated in Democratic cam- j. J paigns in half the states of uie union, ana wrucn wenr, to New York especially tn Y assist in the election of Mayor Van Wyck. -J, I" C..ll i- Ik. .M..t Jfci member of the Illinois D point of service having been a member continuously shicv looc. nis mnauiuwiw ikto Bioi.uni nun sicm times. Ha has been a leader in that body from the beginning of his career and la one of the beat known figures in Illinois politics 4. Capt Farrell is 59 years of age and one of the best preserved men for his years in the Illinois Legisla- hire, despite his arduous and constant duties in that bodv. Mr. Farrell is engaged in the real estate busi ness in Chicago. Under date of March 14, 1 901, be write as follows: Springfield, III. Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, IB;, Manufacturers Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Gentlemen: I have found after a thorough trial that your Syrup Pepsin ie a most excellent and successful remedy for Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Sick Headache. It is most effective and pleasing in all cases of this nature, and it is with pleasure I recommend it to others. Respectfully yours .JAMES H. FARRELL Follow a good example. Heed the words of successful men. Dr. GaldweU's Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative Gom pound taken as directed will positively cure Biliousness, Head ache, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Gonstipation and Diseases of the liver. Dr. GaldweU's Syrup Pepsin keeps the stomach in a healthy, active condition, and you you should discard strong cathartics, expensive aperient waters, and take it as directed the year around. Your druggist can supply you. We will be glad to send a sample bottle and valuable book on stomach troubles free for the asking. PEPSIN SYRUP COMPANY, PROPER PRESENTS Genuine Barrios Diamonds f Trade-mark.) are equal to real diamonds as to looks the tests of old-mine gems. For a few days we offer magnificent rings, studs, pins, ear-rings, etc., at the marvelously low price of ONE DOLLAR EACH. Gentlemen's Heavy Flat Belcher Ring. We are the first to Introduce a gold- filled fiat Belcher King; heretofore they have been made only In solid prold. This ring eet with a beau tiful, brilliant Bar rios Diamond, will be mailed to any ad dress In the world upon receipt of price S1.00. This ring has the appearance of one costing $200.00. OUR GUARANTEE. GENUINE BARRIOS DIAMONDS are guaranteed to retain their brilliancy for ever. The mountings are heavy rolled plate The plate is thick-shelled gold and will last not to tarnisn tne linger ana greatly superior to any similar gooas ever placed on the market. Studs and pins, fl.CQ each. Barrings, screws or drops, 12 per pair. MAIL ORDERS. In ordering give full directions and state whether small, medium or larg ston Is desired. Order now to avoid the Christmas rush. If goods are not exuetly as represented money will be refunded. Fingtsr measurement of rings may bo given by using a piece of string. We have no branches or agents anywhere. Address all ordera plainly to the BARRIOS DIAMOND CO., of Mrs. J. Adams of Iceland street. Stiti appeared in police court, and the prosecuting witness alleged that he had come to her house and demanded the immediate liquidation of a grocery bill of five weeks' standing. Stitz was dis charged. Grant Hornaday. the Fort Scott banker and politician, owns the big end of a new building and loan association for which an application for a charter has been made. It is known as the Century Building company, and its capital stock is to be $60,000. The stock s divided into 500 shares, of which Orant Hornaday owns 434, and K. A. Hornaday s. Tne other tnree are neld by C. M. Ross, E. L-. Holt and E. C. Gates, who hold stock simply as incor porators. An appeal has been filed In the su preme court In a ease from Geary county In which George H. Iutney was convicted of shooting Robert Quilling in Junction City, and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Putney and his wife had trouble with Mrs. Nancy Tborntrurg over the possession of a barn, which Mrs. Thornburg- final ly nailed up. Putney got a. hatchet to break it open, and Mrs. Thornburg put her back against the door like Roderick Dhu. and defied him. He answered the deft" by procuring a revolver, and Quilling stepped in and sot shot. A PROMINENT MEMBER OP THB ILLINOIS LEaiSLATURB. Representative Charles W.Kepf, Calcage. Fifteenth District. coi. Chas. w. Kopf, a prominent member of the Illinois lerislature. is one of the prominent young- law- rsr-pouuGians or LflKSffO. ne was Dorn in that cm 1870 and lires with fnmHtf lit SO lihli Boulevard. Three years aeo ne was appointed a colonel on tne start ot uorenori John R. Tanner, and during his service was prominent in the affairs of the Illinois National Uuard. For two years Col. Koof has been a member nt (ha board of West Park Commissioners of Chic alto, la chares of the ereat West Side parks of that city.'tn- piuaing- uarneia. uouffias, numpoiat and tne smaller parks in the (real system whiea has made Chicaao imn,.a Last vear Col. IConf was elarMd a mamher rtf thm Illinois House of Representatives by the people of his district by one of the largest majorities ever given a Republican candidate in the district. He has played an important part in the proceeding of the General Assembly. Col. Kopf is a Consistory and Shriner Mason and a bright, capable lawyer, who has won success and fame for himself at the Chicago bar. KnriftfrfiAiH tu rK on rant pEPStN Syhup CO;, Monticello. III. Manufacturers Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Gentlemen: It gives me pleasure to state that I have found your Syrup Pepsin one of the best reme dies that any person can have in his household. I have used it as a general tonic and as an aid to the digestive organs and found it everything you olaim for ft. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin deserves a high place in the medical history of the SOth century and i cneenuuy recommena it to ail. Respectfully yours. Representative 15th Senatorial Cistrlct, Chicago, QL HON. ROBERT C. BROWN. One ef the Most Promtneat Mea la Seatk western lllleoU. Robert C. Brown, of Sparta, III., has represented his district, the 48th. for six years, and was recently noti fied of his coming appoint ment as Clerk of the U. S. trict of Illinois. He was K born in 1859 and has worked his way to the top simply by force of applica- dV tivn Anaram any! avtsu4 MAm p4? mon sense. X After working MvernJ years as a blacksmith, ha studied law at nlpht and was admitted to the bar tn 1894. He Is a prominent member of the Knitrhts of Pvthia. the Elks and Modern WoocLmaa. February SO. 1901, taa writes u follows: Pepsin Syrup Co.. Dear Sirs: From careful and varied experiences i( J d"4 o add my testimony as to the merit ef your Syrup Pepsin preparation. It Is in many respects qua! to the service of a dozen physicians. 1 have used it as a tonic after severe Illness and a a strengthener for the stomach and digestive organs. In one case in particular It was of Inestimable value in my household, and tt is with pleasure that I testify as to its worth as a hoasehold remedy. Yours respectfully, R. C. BROWN. Representative 48th Sanatoria! District. Sparta, EL Monticello, III. FOR CHRISTMAS! and wear, will cut glass, and stand all Ladies' Cluster Rings. The most fashionable ring for ladies at the present time is the Cluster. We hav old theso rings heretofore In solid gold onty at s.w eacn. l"or the first time In our history we are enabled to furnish these rin(rs with Emerald. Ruby, Opal or Turquoise centers at Sl.oo KACH. Oth ers ask H and 16 for these rings. Order at ones. Goods war ranted. ana are made of one continuous piece. 100 years. These rings are warranted 1139 Broadway, New Tork THE KILTIES ARE COMIN' Auditorium, Saturday, Dec. 14, Matinee and Night 40 Musicians 40 16 Vocal Choir 10 5 Highland Dancers 5 2 Bagpipers' 2 4 Military Buglers 4- 1 Giant Drum Major 1 CANADA'S CKACK MILITARY BAD Band of the famous 48th Hililauflers Itel ment. touring America by authority of JiU .Majesty's Govermnent in Canada, and by special permission of Col. Mac I ton Hid and oflieenr commanding thi cwlwhratfrl nrl rnfiiit. Prices -25c for Matinee. a5c and 50c for Night Concerts ifeierved .-eats at 8taBl1eld't irii Store. 32 Kansas Avt. The ladles of" the Frst Congregation al church will give a New England pup ppr at' the church, Wednesday evenii4f iecembr 4.

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t i t t t JOYFUL .ATEEOTY Hopeful Words to Childless Women. Two Grateful Women Tell How They Were Helped by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. ITott shall a mother -who is weak and sick -with some female trouble bear healthy children How anxious women ought to be to give their children the blessing of a good constitution 1 Many women long for a child to bless their home, but because of iome debility or displacement of the female organs, they are barren Preparation for healthy maternity is accomplished by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound more successfully than by any other medicine, because it gives tone and strength to the parts, curing all displacements and inflammation. Actual sterility In women is very rare. If any woman thinks she is sterile, let her write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Masswliont advics is given free to all expectant or would-be mothers. vim ffl( '"ssST" I The Story of Mrs. De Bett and Her Baby dirt. DkAB Mks. Pjhkham Before I took your medicine I suffered for years. Life to me was a torture. I often wished I were dead. I had no children, and the doctor said I never could hare. Menstruation was very painful, also Buffered with severe pains in left ovary, had pains in my back and heart, terrible headaches, and weakness of the kidneys. I tried everything:, had womb dilated twice but that did no pood. I pot discouraged and concluded to let the doctors go and try your medicine. After writing to you explaining my case, I followed your advice carefully and with the result that I never felt so well in all my life. I am indeed a" new woman and have a loving- little baby girl which is the hanpiness of my home. I feel that I owe my life to Lydia E. Pinkham's Medicine, and feel very proud to recommend it to others. I hope that many others will follow my example and that homes may be brightened as mine has." Mjbs. Luct Dje Bktt, 80 S. Halstead St., Chicago, 111. (March 1, 1901.) Dear Mrs. Pinmam I must write and tell you what your Vegetable Compound has done for me. Before taking your medicine I was unable to carry a babe to maturity, having lost two one at six months and one at seven. The doctor said next time I would die, but thanks to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, I did not die, but am the proud mother of a six months old girl baby. She weighs nineteen pounds and has never seen a sick day in her life. She is the delight of our home." Mbs. A. D. jA&aKT, Belmont, Ohio. Get Eli's. Pinkham' ItJvioc. It is free as the air. She has been the means of making many a miserable life turn into one of joy no other living person has had euch wide experience with woman's ills. Her address is Lynn, Mass. BEST PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURI5T EXCURSIONS (Qailiformi VIA LEAVE TOP Eli A Wednesdays and Fridays VIA Scenic Line LATEST IMPROVED cA.T TRAINI E. W. Thompson, A. Q. P.T. A., Topeka, Kans. tH We Don't Sell ft the coal in Topeka share of it. EYery ounce coal, and full weight, and THE SOUTHWESTERN FUEL CO. Sales iseats lilT. CARPilEL COAL CO.S CoaL 734 Kansas Ave. Telephones 193, 771, 144. A Files Cured Without the Knife. Itching-, Bllni. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. No Cure No Pay. All druggists Authorized to refund money where Faio Ointment fails to cure any oase of piles, So matter of how lone standing. Cures rdteary cases in six days; the worst 1tr to (WtMa days. One applloatiea REWARD Owing to the fart tkat soma skeptical people hare from time te time questioned the gonuiness of tbe testimonial letters wo are constantly publish ing, ws hare deposited with the National City Bank, of Lynn, Jffass., $S,ooo, which will be paid to any person who will how that the following testimonials are not gen nine, or were published before obtaining the writers' special per mission. Lydia e. PINKHAM MEDI CINE CO., Lynn, Has. LEAVE TOP EH A 'Wednesdays VIA Southern Route TOURIST CARS but we do sell a good we do sell is good, clean you can bank on it. gives ease and rest. Relieves Itching In stantly. This is a new discovery and is the onJy pile remedy sold on a positive guarantee, no cure no pay. Price 60c. If your druggist don't keep it in stock send as 69c in stamps for it. Paris Med. Co., St. Lnuls. also m'f t'rs. celebrated cold cure, IjTattve Bromo-Quina Tablets. RAILROADNEWS. Report on the Osage City Kail road Wreck. Blame Attached Wholly to Missouri Pacific. JiO STOP AT CROSSING. Claimed That Missouri Pacific Is Liable. Damages For Wreck Will Be Mauy Thousand Dollars. The report of the joint Investigation of the Santa Fe-Missouri Pacific wreck at Osage City, which occurred on Nov 14, has been completed, and is now be fore Superintendent Resseguie and Division Superintendent Parker for consideration. The report shows that the Santa Fe train stopped and whistled at the cross Ing, as required by law, and that the Missouri Pacific train did not stop or whistle. The blame is attached wholly to the Missouri Pacific, according to the evidence as reported to the Santa Fe officials. The Santa Fe will demand that the Missouri Pacific take all the responsibility for the wreck and settle the damages. The damages will be heavy. Two men both of whom were on the Santa Fe engine were killed. Railroad men are accustomed to estimate lives at about $5,000 apiece, and the Santa Fe believes that in fixing- the responsibility for the accident on the Santa Fe, it has clear' ed itself from liability for these Uvea. The joint investigation was in pro gress at Osage City for several days. Stenographic reports of the testimony taken have been transcribed, and are now ready for the consideration of the officials. It is said to be customary In the Mis souri Pacific management for such questions to be settled wholly by the highest officials. The division supenn tendants are not supposed to have much voice in the question. inere fore the Santa Fe expects to encounter considerable delay before getting a final settlement of the claims. The accident at Osage City was a most unusual and sad affair. The San ta Fe train crashed into the third car of a Missouri Pacific freight. The San ta Fe engine was thrown over on its side, and badly wrecked. Several Mis sourl Pacific cars were smashed to pieces. Fred Slusser, the fireman of the San ta Fe engine, was brought to Topeka after the accident, and died here in the Santa Fe hospital. Roy Reams, the other man killed, was an Osage City engine wiper. Slusser also lived in Osage City, a short distance from where the wreck occurred. Slusser was married and had a 7-weeks-old bahy. The following story of the wreck is taken from the report printed in the state Journal of November la: "There are conflicting reports con cerning the accident, but it seems that lust as the Missouri Pacific was mak ing the crossing, after both engineers had stopped and whistled according to requirements, the Santa Fe struck the third car of the Pacific train. This threw the Santa Fe engine over on its side, and the unfortunate fireman was caught between the boiler and the ground. The crash damaged the engine so badiy that steam and water escaped in great quantities. Slusser, pinned be tween the boiler and the ground, was bathed for 35 minutes in a steady stream of boiling water, and he was horribly scalded from the waist down. His brother Jesse, who was a brakeman on the same train, stood by and held him up. He begged pitifully to be re leased, but this was impossible until the heavy locomotive nad been lifted. The accident happened within two blocks of where Slusser lived. "Slusser was an old Santa Fe fireman. His run was on the Alma branch, but he had formerly worked on the cut-off. He was an engine wiper in the round house here for awhile. He had many friends in Topeka. COACH CLEANERS STRIKE. Mexicans Demand to Be Paid More Than $1.20 a Say. El Paso, Tex., Dec. S. The coach cleaners employed by the Galveston. Harrisburg San Antonio, all of whom are Mexicans, are out on a strike for higher wages. All but the foreman quit. They told their foreman, G. Parras, that as the travel over the G. H. and S. P.. was getting much heavier there was more work for them to do, and this being the case they thought they should have more pay or a larger force. They said they would be content if only one more man was added, so that the work would not be so hard on them. Foreman Parras presented their case to the local authorities of the road and their demands were refused. They said they could get better wages else where and would not return to work. They were getting $1.20 per day, which is more than the majority of Mexican laborers are getting. The striking coach cleaners were soon replaced by other Mexicans and the road is still In operation. HOLIDAY RATES HIGHER. Slight Increase Over the Charges Made Last Christmas. It will cost one-third more to travel this Christmas than it did last. Kansas railways have raised the rate from one fare to a fare and a third. The one fare rate was the rate last year, and it applied to all points west of the Mis souri river. East of the Missouri river, the rate was a fare and a third last year, all of which goes to prove that the west is adopting eastern habits. The official announcement of holiday rates has been made by the Santa Fe, Rock Island, and other roads. The rates will be the same on all roads. Students and teachers in colleges will have to pay the one and a third fare rate, the only special regulation for this class of travel being in regard to the time limit of tickets. The following are the regulations which are announced for this season: Tickets for the general public will be on sale December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. The return limit is January 2. The one and a third fare applies only to points between which the fare is $6 or less one way. That is to say. no re duced rates will be given for distances of over 200 miles. This is in substance the same regulation as last year, except that the fare is one and a third instead of one. Teachers and students, on presenta tion of a certificate signed by the head of the institution with which they are connected, will be allowed to purchase tickets at one and a third fare on the date of the closing of school, or the day after the closing, but not earlier than December 13, nor later than December 21. The final limit on teachers and students tickets is the opening date of the school with which they are con-. nected, but in no case later than Janu ary 8. The holiday rates for points east of the Missouri river will likely remain the same as they were last year. The railway officials make no state ment as to the reason for the advance, except that the other road3 were in fa vor of it, and they had to yield to ac commodate the rest. As a matter of fact, the cause of the raise over last year is simply because the roads be lieve that times are good, and people can afford to pay one and a third fares. The traffic may fall off slightly, but the chances are that everybody who has been intending to go anywhere will not be deterred by the small ad vance over the holiday rates of 1900. KNOCKED HOUSE OVER. Peculiar Accident in the Santa Fe Yards. There was a small wreck at the car shops Monday forenoon. An old shack which had been fixed up as a Bhelter for Alexander McNair, a boilermaker who has been riveting draw bars, was turned over by a moving car a little wider than the common run. Jesse Dix and Meredith Shockley.who were working inside, made a speedy run for the outside. Shockley escaped untouched, but Dix was struck on the right shoulder by one corner of the falling building and received a slight bruise. He was not obliged to lay off. SURPLUS INCREASING. Union Pacific October Report Is Very Favorable. New York, Dec 3. Union Pacific report for October: 1901. Inc. Dec. Gross receipts 4.7H7.259 254,893 Kxp. and taxes 2.316.441 $25,S97 Surplus 2.41.817 280,891 Four months to October 31: Gross receipts ....17,110.361 1.028.882 Kxp. and taxes 8.754,673 31,208 Surplus 8,355,683 1,060,091 New Freight and Passenger Agent. T. B. S. Brasted, general agent for the Rock Island in the southwest, has just issued from his headquarters in El Paso the following bulletin: "Effective November 20, 1901, Mr. H. F. Cox is appointed traveling freight and passenger agent for this company, (the Rock Island) with headquarters at El Paso, Tex., vice G. W. Merrill, who resigned October 15, 1901." Mr. Cox was formerly in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was contracting freight agent for the Rock Island. He has been with that company for quite a number of years, having gone into its service when a boy. Rnmor of Another Santa Fe Road. Another projected railroad in New Mexico is stated to be from Colmor, on the boundary line of Colfax and Mora counties, as the connecting point wltn the Santa Fe system, in a. southwesterly direction toward and through the Ocate country and on to the Taos valley. ABOUT RAILROAD PEOPLE. Blacksmith William Crawford is out, moving. James McGlvern of the paint shop bas been off sick. John McDonald Is a new trucker at the storehouse. George Oppenheimer, a heater on the frame lire, is absent. James Snyder of the machine shop has been laying off. Conductor R. C. Scott has been off his car for a day or two. Brakeman Wettling Is off duty on ac count of a sore foot. Brakeman Libby is kept away from work because of a sick child. Robert Adamson, division storekeeper at Argentine, was around Monday. Edward Davis, a night car inspector, has been off since Saturday, sick. Clarence S. Alexander of Leoti, has been put on as a trucker at tbe store house. Chief Chemist W. A. Powers has re turned from the south, where he went last week. Machinist John Sehneibel is putting in the time looking after an attack of rheumatism. John Austin, of the boiler shop, who has been away for a month or more, is at work again. William Cremer is off with a bruised foot. While at work Monday he dropped a block on it. John Welter, who handles scrap iron but who has been out for a week came in again Monday. Machinist Thomas McGIll Is home from Chanute. He went down there a week ago on a visit. August Zart, of the cabinet depart ment, is in his place again after an absence of one day. George Burghart and George Spahn, members of the storehouse iron gang, have been laying off. James Baird, a coach carpenter who has been ill and unable to work for two weeks, has reported. Thomas Checksfleld, night hammer man on No. 2. has been too sick to work for a short time. George R. Henderson, assistant sup erintendent of machinery, has been in Chicago for a day or two. Fireman W. T. Roberts, of Emporia, is running on the fast mail west of here with Engineer James Rollo. James Collinson. general master me chanic, letf today for a tour of inspec tion on the Chicago division. Andrew Meder and Jacob Wyler, both employes of the blacksmith shop, are each the father of a baby girl. Reed Wells, pilot man in the cab de partment, who has been off since No vember 15, reported for duty Monday. Clayton Grout, of the water service. is in after a short Thanksgiving vaca tion spent at his home near Auburn. Fred Johnson, of the blacksmith de partment, who went home sick at noon one day last week, reported Monday. Blacksmith Robert Stevens has taken a leave of absence for a short time and is visiting a brotfher in Hamilton, Mo. Firemen of the Cottonwood division will give a ball at Emporia on January 21. Preparations for it have been be gun. There is a vacancy for engineer on trains 201 and 202 between Kansas City and Ottawa. Bids will close December 6. Edward Thomas, a cabinetmaker who was married last Thursday to Miss Edith Noel of Valencia, Is on duty again. William Dwyer, a scrap iron work- HEALTHY BLOOD The blood is the source of strength. If you are weak you need a medicine to tone up your stomach and make plenty of rich, red blood. The medi cine to do this is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It will not shock the system, and it cures indigestion, dyspepsia, heartburn, belching and malaria, fever and ague. Try it, also obtain a copy of Hostetter's Almanac from your drug- eisfc- uncTrTTrD'c nuoici icrro STOMACH BITTERS. man, will be off duty until Wednesday. He is out at Dover recuperating for two days. Engineer Shy has returned' to his home in Chanute from here, where he has been receiving treatment for an in jured hand. Clyde Boltz, who works In Miller's machine shop gang, has returned from California where he has been for about two months. A. A. Robinson, president of the Mex ican Central, returned Monday after noon from the City of Mexico, in his private car. K. R. Stewart, foreman of the store house, has returned from a vacation of two weeks. He spent it in Colorado and New Mexico. Joseph A. Jacobs is a new night coal wheeler in the blacksmith shop. He is a brother of John Jacobs a day heater in that department. Edward Hardy, formerly a black smith in Topeka shops but now in that department of the Rock Island at Hor ton, was around Monday. Conductor J. O'Byrne, who is making Emporia his temporary headquarters, returned to that place Monday after a brief visit here with relatives. Claude Harley, of the water service, came in Monday after an absence of about a week made necessary by the illness and death of his mother. R. J. Putnam, clerk in the office of the machine shop foreman, will move this week to 318 Branner street. His present residence number is 333 Lake. Albert Nelson, a machine hand in the mill, who has been out about three months on account of an operation for appendicitis, came in again Monday. G. Dahlman of the cabinet shop is in his place again. He has been off half a wreek celebrating the arrival of a new boy at his home in North Topeka. Switchman George Bigham left Mon day on No. 1 for Los Angeles, Cal., where he will visit for a while and if it suits him he may not return. Blacksmith Samuel Florence came in this morning. Florence was burned by sparks while at work a little more than a week ago, and has been off since then. Fireman Dan Carter who runs on trains 113 and 114 west of Topeka, is keeping his engine hot again after a short absence on account of sickness. Andrew Hartwick is in charge of the boilers at the round-house heating plant daytime now. William Maloney, who has been doing the day firing, is work ing nights. Engine 334, a ten-wheel Pittsburg which has been receiving a general overhauling at the hands of Jenks' gang in the east shop, went out on a trial trip Monday. Norris Prescott is here from Denver, where he is a packer in the storehouse of the Colorado Southern. Prescott formerly held a similar position in the store department here. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Widau entertained a number of friends at dinner Sunday at their home in Oakland. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. Grose. Widau is in the blacksmith department. Andrew D. Whitlow left here today for The Needles, Cal., where he is to take charge of a Santa Fe section crew. He comes from Pauline, where he has been in the track department for some time. Engineer William Sherman went to Osage City Monday morning to relieve Randlett, the regular man, for two trips. Randlett runs over on the Alma branch, but is out now for a little recreation. John Burghart, a member of Shultz's gang on the east side of the tracks, has returned to work. Burghart's house and goods were destroyed by fire about a week ago. but he has a force of men rebuilding a cottage for him. Charles Havens, the east shop ma chinist who was struck in the eye by a piece of steel Saturday, is recovering from the injury, ne was aDie to come down t-o the shops Monday, and will probably be in again shortly. Arthur C. VanCleave, day foreman of the freight house truckers, was taken to the hospital Monday with a severe attack of typhoid fever. His case is not thought to be serious, although it will be some time before he can resume work. Harrison Euler, who has been firing the mill boilers at night, went to Lebo on the cutoff Monday with a small steam shovel which was recently brought here from Pueblo for repairs. His place here is being taken by Wil liam Schenck. Joseph Sieben, a machinist who won a turkey the other day, failed to ap pear for work Monday. He had the fowl roasted for Sunday dinner, and it is surmised that in trying to dispose of it he was overcome, and has not yet recovered. About six men have been taken from the machine shop gangs of Al Graham, E. E. Jenks and Ira Miller and have been put on the job of getting together GEO. M. NOBLE CO. Financial Agents Buy, Sell and Manage Real Estate. Buy, Sell and Collect Mortgages. Insure Property in Seven of the best Companies in the State. TOPEKA, KANSAS. Telephone 444. 501 Jackson St. The First National Bank OF TOPEKA, KANSAS. Depository of the State of Kansas, Shawnee County, and the City of Topeka. PAID-UP CAPITAL, $300,000. OFFICERS Wm. Sims, President O. B. Hawlet, Cashier. W. H. RossiNOTON, Vice President O. 8. Bowman, Asst. Cashier. DIRECTORS: A. A. Robinson, W. H. Rossington, Wm. Sims, Chas. J. Lantry, Chaa. J. Devlin, W. A. Stephens, C. E. Havrley. Interest paid on Time Deposits. Foreign Drafts on all Prin cipal Points. Letters of Credit issued. Small accounts as well as large receive the the parts of the new Baldwins. Eight of this class of engines have been re ceived within the last three or four days. Men who are in touch with the situ ation and who have come in directly from the west say that the lines out there are exceptionally busy. There ap pears to be no particular reason for it aside from the fact that the commer cial prosperity pervading this portion of the country is general. Frank White, who has a punch in the blacksmith shop, is in his place after a layoff of four weeks. While on duty a month ago some oil got into a slight wound on one hand and poisoned the member so badly that he has been un able to use it most of the time since. Harvey Thomas, of Leavenworth, has been appointed ticket clerk at the Un ion Pacific depot. He began his rail road service in that city but was af terward transferred for a time to Sioux City, Ja. Eight more men were put on the force of concreters at the new machine shop Monday. There is a rush to get as much of the Job done as possible before very cold weather comes. About as many men as can be secured will be used in hurrying the work. Bert Stewart, an employe of the boiler shop, who has been in the hos pital since the middle of September, left Monday accompanied by his wife for Arkansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart will remain there for two weeks visit ing relatives. Stewart will probably be able to report for work the first of the year. O. Swanson, who has the contract for much of the new construction which is being done along the Santa Fe, will be gin shortly putting in a brick platform at the Santa Fe depot. It will extend from where Fifth street should cross the tracks to the extreme south end of the present walk, or in front of the Wells Fargo express building. In order that the switching for the shops may be done more satisfactorily in every way, it has been decided that one yard engine shall be assigned to that work. There is more of this than is commonly supposed. The handling of dead locomotives is no small item, and there are several drags in and out of the sheds each day. The other six crews will double up on the Job. Fred Austin, who works in the boiler shop, failed to come in Monday morn ing. Austin started to the shops, but on his way was seized with an attack of heart trouble. He fell to the ground, and In tbe fall struck his head against same careful attention. NIGHT SCHOOL OF Y. M. C.A. The Business course is free to all members of the Association. The studies are: Bookkeeping, Ele mentary and Advanced, Arithmetic. Elementary and Business, Practical Grammar and Letter Writing, Spelling and Punctuation. Professors E. H. Roudebush and C. B. Van Horn have been engaged as teach ers for this year, and are thoroughly equipped by long experience as teachers in Business colleges to help men to the very best advantage. Each student will receive personal at tention and those who complete the course will be awarded the Internation al certificate. For further information call at the Association office on East Elgthh street. a fence nearby. His brother John, who was with him, picked him up and took him back home, where he afterward re vived. His head was considerably bruised and swollen as a result of the fall. Because Harry Goodrich, of the south shop, got hold of a little stove Monday the report has been passed around that department that he is going to be one of the parties to a wedding soon. The stove came out of the cab of one of the Baldwins, having been used for cook ing purposes by the messenger who ac companied the locomotive. Goodrich has the stove, pipe, frying-pans and the like. He says he can find use for it, expecting to fire It up for making tobacco tea to apply to his plants In disposing of insect pests. John Mildner, the coach shop em ploye who was buried Monday, had been in the service of the company for 17 years, all the time in the car depart ment. He was 72 years old, a native of Austria and had been a soldier in the Austrian army. In a saber conflict at one time he was badly wounded, the fleshy part of one arm being partially cut away. Mildner's death was rather unexpected. Saturday he was reported better and only a few minutes before the end came he was out in the yard. He bad been 111 for a long time, how aver. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature on each box. 25c. C. F. Mennlnger, M. D., office 727 Kan sas ave. Tel. 19; residence 1251 Topeka ave. TeL 85. Office bourse 2 o 6 P- m.