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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
Governor Leedy Can't Pin Down
the Legislators
To a Promise to Vote For His
Bill.
AND HERE is THE RUB.
He Will Not Call the Legisla-
ture Until
Nd HERE is THE RUB.
He Has Written Promises of
Enough to Garry the Bill.

Governor Leedy has not yet received
pledges for the support of his railroad
bill from majority of the members of
both houses of the legislature. This is
why the call for the extra session is be-
ing delayed, and for the same reason
the delay may be continued and posi-
bly, the call may never be issued.
Gov. Leedy has received letters from
a majority of the members of both
houses, but all the members do not ia
vor the bill. Many intimated in their
replies that they would be willing to
vote for the measure, but there was no
positive pledge given,and without posi-
tive pledges from a majority of both
houses, the special session will not be
called.
To all of these members second letters
have been mailed, asking for either a
pledge OF a statement that the bill
would not be supported, and the gov
ernor is now waiting anxiously for re-
plies.
He realizes that to call a special ses-
sion without sufficient pledges would
be to injure the party.
It will probably be several days at the
least before a decision is arrived at.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
FROM DODGE CITY.

Engineer Alexander won the table
scarf ratified off by Brakeman Byers.
Brakemen Conway, Wallace and Sin
gletOn have gone to Denver.
Brakeman Helm is on the sick list
and extra Brakeman Crawford has his
run.
Extra Passenger Brakeman Miller has
gone to Parsons for thirty days visit.
Brakeman Kearns is laying off and
Extra Brakeman Mulligan is on in his
place.
Brakeman Hamilton is on the sick list
and Extra Brakeman Harrison is work
ing in his place.
Conductor Dick has taken a lay off
and Extra Conductor Crawford will run
the local in his place.
Conductor Stockweu has taken a 20
days lay off which he will spend at his
Colorado ranch.
Switchman Burdett is on the sick list
this week, and Extra Switchman Rog-
ers is working in his place.
Extra Conductor billiard has been in
charge of Conductor Heutis' crew while
the latter is doing passenger service.
Agent Breckenridge of the Rock Is
land, now has an assistant in the per-
son of his nephew, who recently arrived
from Kansas City.
Passenger Conductor Brown has been
on the sick list, and Conductor Heustis
has been doing passenger service in his
place,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
AMONG RAILROAD MEN.

Frank Atkin, a brakeman, while at
tempting to put some tramps off his
train in the Missouri Pacific yards re-
Gently, was struck on the head with a
revolver in the hands of one of them,
and received a painful, but not a dan
gerOuS wound,
Jeff wisner, the Rock Island conduc-
tor who went to Hot Springs three
weeks ago hoping to secure relief from
dropsy, has died. Several operations
were performed on him in St. Joe. some
time ago He formerly ran into Atch-
isOn.
Mr. Frank Wilson, who has been with
the Santa F'e at Chanute some five
years in charge of the company's store
has been promoted to chief clerk in the
company's division store at Ottawa
Dick BrOwnfeld, day operator at the
Santa Fe freight depot at wellington
has been given position in the train
dispatcher's Office. at the union depot
J. A. COOnes will handle the keys at the
freight depot in BrOwnf1eld's place for
the present.
President A. B Stickney, of the Chi
cago Great Western, yesterday an
nOunced that a $50,0OO depot would be
erected at Third and Antonio streets.
St. Joseph, work to begin at an early
date. The structure will be built of
brick and stone.
c. H. Carr, a fireman on the Ration
division, has been transferred to Las
Vegas.
Engineers Mills and Underdown and
Fireman Craig will represent Ration in
the rush for KIondike this spring
Night Yardmaster W. E. Crews is in
charge of the local yards at La Junta
in the daytime, during the absence of
Yardmaster J. H. Hohl in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08

have unloaded eight tons of merchan-
disc besides transferring three tons to
other points one day last week
Miss Mary Whipple, of Norton, form
erly clerk in the register of deeds Office
in Norton county, is visiting the family
of Station Agent @. NJ Wilson
T. F. COwley rOadmaster on the west
ern division of the Central Branch at
tended the funeral of his nephew NJ. L.
Fitzpatrick, at Lecompton, Sunday
For many years he was general road
master of the Central Branch. He was
injured in a wreck near Trinidad, Col,
from which he died.
Central Branch depOts at jamestown
Clifton, Whiting and Jewell City have
partially been rebuilt and undergone
much needed improvements.
Superintendent I. H. Luke, of the
Central Branch says his road is short
not less than 300 grain cars. On ac-
count of the scarcity of cars farmers
are hauling their grain from Centralia,
VermilliOn and Vleits to the St. Joe &
Grand Island, where they find plenty
Engine No 1853 on the Burr Oak
branch is undergoing repairs in the
AtchisOn shops.
Engineer Fred shippee. on the long
run between Downs and AtchisOn is
laying off to visit his family in Green
leaf.
Bert Mooney has been appointed
night operator in the Greenleaf depot,
while Ed. DObyns has been promoted
day operator in the same place.
VIM. CullOm, formerly day operator
in the Greenleaf depot has been trans
ferred to Netawaka, and given a sta
ton.
John Bragg, extra engineer. at downs,
has been appointed temporarily engin-
eer of the Greenleaf yards.
W. A. Priest is temporarily filling the
position of hostIer in the Greenleaf
roundhouse.
Al Land, brakeman on the Prosser
run, is temporarily filing Yard Master
Frank MortOn's place in Greenleaf, who
is laying off on account of sickness.
A D. Crooks of VermilliOn who has
been agent of the company since 1880,
to his grain interests He is succeeded
by J. B. Benham. Other changes in
Central Branch depots are: L A
Branner goes from Glen Elder to
Clyde. and Chas. r. ToIliver from Ne
tawaka to Glen Elder.
The work of rebuilding the Osborne
depot will commence as soon as the
company can get the material on the
ground.
1t is said Nebraska people bought
about $4,000 bushels of corn in crib in
COncOrdia, and paid a cent or more a
grain buyers who claim they were
given tip by the 3. & NJ road, who will
have the handling to do.
The new fast mail train on the Cent
raj Branch turns out to be slower than
the old time card. 1t leaves AtchisOn
two hours earlier, but the time is slow
er.
The towns on the North Fork of the
Solomon river are looking for that bet
ter train service they so generally pc
titioned the railroad commissioners for
a year ago. Frequently their only train
mail, express, passenger and freight
combined is detained on the prairie tC
unload ties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
FROM LAS VEGAS.

Coach % passed through the city
from Silver City to Topeka to be over
hauled.
Roundhouseman Coy, who was in
jured by being caught between an en-
CINE and the round house, is able to be
around again
Machinists E. A. Lutz and Fred Bur-
nett, and Helpers Claude Brown and
John Hicks came to the Las Vegas
shops from Ration to stay until the
round house is renovated.
A new turn table will be put in at the
Las Vegas round house after the one at
Ration is completed.
Joe Nance, a brakeman, has skipped,
owing many debts, and treating worse
those who treated him best.
BOilerwashers Joe Flannery and Emil
LaZara We're sent here from Ration yes
terday. They will help in these shops
for at least a few days.
Machinist Helper White had his fin
ger caught in some of the machinery of
one of the locomotives this morning, and
was cut off as if it had been struck with
a cleaVer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
BELo1rs NJ. E. CHURCH.
Dedicated by Bishop CraRstOn Of
Washington-@2,5 500 Debt Lifted.

Beloit, March S-Bishop Earl Grams
ton of the state of Washington dedicat-
ed the NJ. E. church of BeIoit Sunday
last.
Every seat was occupied long before
he COMMENCED his powerful and forci-
bic address. The cost of the church was
a little over $4,000. 1t was commenced
in 1898, but on account of the loss of
crops, work was stopped for two years.
Bishop Cranston understood there was
an Indebtedness hanging over it of ST.
500 md Immediately after his eloquent
sermon in which he didn't even refer to
the fact, he proceeded to raise the
amount, and in short time it had all
been subscribed.
The Queen Esther socity of the church
has contributed in all toward its build
ing and completion 1,45O, of which 5000
was subscribed by tkat society Sunday.
Twelve persons subscribed 800 each
The Queen Esther society was a valua-
BILE factor in furnishing the beautiful
church.
The choir at the dedicatory sermon
We're: Miss Frances Bull, organist;
Mr.. and Mrs George Goudy, Mrs. H.
Jermark. Miss Bertha Martin, Professor
Harold Barnes and Fred Bull.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
FROM NEWTON.

The stay bolt cutter has been placed
in the blacksmith shop. 1t works on the
principle of a pair of shears and is
worked by compressed air. The ma
chine will do work in 80 minutes that
would take two men half a day to do.
Daddy De Long of the car cleaning
force, passed around the cigars yester-
day on his 65th birthday.
Switchman Gibbons is taking a lay
off for few days and Switchman Jack
GUILTY is working in his place.
Harry Brightman, son of Col. Bright
man, machinist in the shop, will be con-
nected with the Republican after April
1st.
Firemen Brice of Wichita and Girls
void of this city have been exchanged.
Both are working on switch engines.
Conductor Stevens wired from Great
Bend that he is feeling better. He was
fortunate in carrying considerable acct
dent insurance.
Romig and Kinney have been sent to
Wellington to run on the 46 for short
time.
William Hodson, who has been doing
hosting work at night, has gone to Tex
as to see a sick sister.
Boilermaker James Cunningham is
suffering from a severely injured arm
He hurt himself the other day while at
work, spraining his back and arm. He
thought nothing of it at the time, but
laid off for a few days. Saturday his
arm began TO swell up and a bunch APP
peared on it as big as a base ball. He
went to DR.. SmOlt who examined the
injured member, and said that Gun
ningham had ruptured blood vessel in
his arm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
BIG ROCK ISLAND DEPOT.
Putting in a 100000 Structure at a
Chicago Suburb.

Denver. March 8.-GeneraI Manager
W. H. Truesdale of the Chicago. Rock
Island & Pacific railroad, returned to
Denver this morning from trip to
Salt Lake, and tomorrow evening will
leave for his home in Chicago. Mr..
Truesdale says that the road is making
along the line.
AT Englewood, just north of Chica-
go" said he, work has been COM
menced on a new union depot which
will cost not less than 500 900. This
structure will be used by the Rock Is
land, the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern, the Pennsylvania lines, and
the NickIe Plate. 1t will be built in the
shape of a triangle, each road coming in
on one side of the triangle. Two, of
course, will have to come in on the
same side. Thus, the depot will be sit
uated in the center of a triangle with
tracks on either side
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
ON THE DEATH OF TIA OSBORN
Board of Santa Fe Directors Pass Res
oIutions in Chicago.

At the regular monthly meeting of the
board of directors of the Santa Fe rail-
way, held in Chicago last week, the fol-
lowing resolutions on the death of eX-
Governor Thomas A. Osborn were
adopted:
Whereas, on February f. 1898, the
Honorable Thomas A. Osborn, who has
been a member of this board since it's
organization, was suddenly taken from
US by death;
Resolved, That we desire to place
upon our records the statement of our
sincere appreciation of the valuable
services rendered to this company by
Governor Osborn while one of our mem
bers; and also of the sterling traits of
his character, which secured universal
recognition for his ability and worth.
His directness of method and his abund-
ant common sense at all times inspired
respect and esteem; his long service for
the state of Kansas and the United
States in various public positions tes-
titles fully to the regard in which he
was held by those who knew him best;
and this board feels that this company
was exceedingly fortunate in being able
to receive the benefit of his services
during the years of his maturity.
Resolved, That the assistant secreta-
ry be instructed to furnish a copy of
these resolutions to the press and to the
members of the family of the deceased
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
WERE ALL DEMOCRATS.
How a Santa Fe Section Foreman
Proved the Political Com
pIexion of His Men

A politician looking for votes, accost-
ed a Santa Fe section foreman by the
name of Pat O'Hare. Pat said he.
how many Republicans and how many
Democrats have you working here2"
Are yez buying votes2' inquired Pat
as he lit his clay pipe ready to talk bus
ness.
We'll. yes" said the man rather ia
ken aback, but thinking he would make
a bold front.
well, which kind be yez buying?"
asked Pat.
Democratic votes,'' said the man.
We'll me min are all DimmecTats.
said Pat, land Oil git EN- all to vote
for yez if yen buy me. They Chaws
all votes ez I soay."
I Will" said the man, ''if you will
prove to me that they are all Demo-
Gratis
'.AII roight," said Pat. "Jist watch
me-
..Arrah there, all yez Republicans
come down here and heave this pile of
rails over to the ground fer nintz Their
fence and all We Dimmecrats sit on this
hand car til the fast mail goes by"
Pat was right, they were all Demo-
Gratis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
Peculiar to Themselves.
Special Cotton Colors of the Fast Dia-
nond Dyes That Are Entirely
Unlike All Other Methods
,F n-zai~cr
of Dyein,

Thousands of ladies in Kansas now
fully understand that dyes prepared
for cOlOring wooden goods cannot De
used successfully for the coloring OF
cotton and mixed goods.
The manufacturers of Diamond Dyes
have long ago overcome the difficulty,
and now their special cotton colors are
chemical triumphs.
The cheap limitations have one all
round dye that they claim viii color
wool, cotton. and mixed goods The re-
suit is that thousands of women are
sadly disappointed when they use these
crude dyes for cO1Oring cotton and mix
ed materials. The users of these imita-
ton package dyes get blOtchy and mud
dy coIors that cannot stand sunlight or
wear.
The sixteen special cotton cOlOrs of
Diamond Dyes are wonderful discover
les unknown to makers of common
dyes. Every color is clear, deep, brill
liant and fast as a rock. When you are
about to dye cotton or mixed goods, ask
your dealer for the Diamond Dye Cot
ton colors, the only reliable cotton col
ors in the world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
Issues silver Passes.

indianapolis, March S-Presfdent
Thomson of the Pennsylvania lines has
issued a transportation card to MRS
Edgar Thomson, Mrs. Thomson Scott
and Mrs. George B. Roberts, widows of
former presidents of the Pennsylvania
road. The card is of solid silver, about
the size of the presidents annual pass,
and beautifully engraved. The pass IS
GOOD during the life of the holder, and
can be used upon any train or in any
car. Besides this, he has issued to
members of the board of directors a
silver pass about the size and shape OF
a silver dollar. On one side is the coat
of arms of the state of Pennsylvania
on the reverse side is the name of the
director and a keystone and the words
Good on all trains and on all lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
SANTA FE LOCAL NOTES.

Mr. Alonzo Parish, night engineer at
the depot, will be married on the 23d
to Miss Pearl Murphy.
No. was % minutes late on account
of a hot box.
Ed Davis, night car inspector, who is
at Las Vegas for his health, is report
ed much improved and is able to be
around without his crutches.
Herbert Miller of the erecting shop,
is laid up with an injured hand
II. c. Davis of Newton is visiting
around the roundhOuse.
Coaches 139 and $50 and baggage and
express car S53 and way car lib left the
shops yesterday.
Private car 217 is in the shops for
varniSh.
Private car 215 went out on No. 2.
Frank Brindle of the boiler shops is
sick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08

c. T. Mcclellan of the Eastern division.
J. L Barnes of the Southern Kansas
division, r. J. Parker of the Middle di-
vision, f. T Bo1an of the Oklahoma
division, Charles Dyer of the Western
division and J. E. Hurley Of the New
Mexico division.
No action was taken in regard to the
new time card further than discussing
the matter. Another meeting will be
held when it comes time to make up the
card.
There has been some difficulty in the
Interpretation Of rules and the superin-
tendents will endeavor to have them
understood by all alike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
MINIFOLD'S- BAND GROWS.
Beloit's Musical Organization Now
Numbers So Men.

Beloit. March S-ManifoId's military
band have increased their membership
from SO to So
At the annual election of officers the
following were chosen:
Director, A Manifold; president. Wal
ter Geenen; vice president, Y.Y. Young;
secretary, Harry Manifold; treasurer,
Hamcr DilWOrth.
This band visited Topeka during the
Fail Festival and Soldiers reunion il
1896 and 1887 This year they contem-
plate taking in the Mountain and Plain
festival in Denver, next fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
ALONG THE CENTRAL BRANCH

Downs. March S.-Assistant Yard
Master w. J. Kenyon is laying of a few
days. He is putting in his time beau
tifying his residence property and hunt
ing.
George linn, fireman on the middle
division, has been promoted to the long
run between AtchisOn and Downs.
Mrs. Chattie Allen, wife of Ed Allen.
wiper in the rOundhOuse, has been
Ladies of the @. a. r.
The railroad employees at the depot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
BELOIT CALL PROSPERS.
State Printer Parks Paper Has a New
Press and Dress.

Beloit. March S.-The Call, one of the
leading POpuIist journals in the Sixth
congressional district, will come out this
week in a handsome new dress and
BabcOck printing press.
The Parkes. publishers and owners of
the Beloit Call, have always been lucky.
John Parks is the state printer, while
his father, 1. w Parks, has been men
toned faVOra bly, in connection with the
Sixth district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O. It is a delicious, appe-
tizing. nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grOcers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like
the finest coffee but is free from all its
injurious properties. Grain-O aids di-
gestiOn and strengthens the nerves. It
is not a stimulant but a health builder
and children, as we'll as adults, can
drink it with great benefit. Costs
about Il as much as coffee. Is and Csc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
A Remarkable Cure.

Mr.. Alexander Moore, a reliable BUSH
ness man, of 1880 S. 18th St, Phi1adel-
phia, Pa, says: 81 contracted a violent
cold which settled all over me. The
pain in my chest and side was excruci-
atlng- The doctor gave me medicine
and blistered my side, but only grew
worse Then you gave me a bottle of
Brazilian Balm. 1 had little or no faith
IN It, but decided to try it. I took 8 or
& good doses before bed time, and rubbed
It we'll over my blistered side. That
night slept like a tOp-my first good
rest Tor over week-and awoke in the
morning cured. Brazilian Balm is sim
ply invaluable
Sold by druggists A J. Arnold &
Son. wholesale agents, Topeka, Kan.
thrill Of terror is experienced when
q bTassy cough of Group sounds through
the house at night. But the terror soon
changes to relief after One Minute
cough Cure has been administered
SaLe and harmless for children. G. w.
StanS6eId $50 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
Weighing the Mail

Commencing this week, for period
of 80 days, the Santa Fe company viii
weigh all United States mail carried
over it's lines. This is a practice that
is carried out every four years as a
basis for the compensation paid the
road by the government for handling
the mail. The company receives 50
much for every pound of mail handed,
and the amount handled in the next 81
davs will be used as the basis Of every
monthly payment for the next four
years. The last weights were taken in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
Santa Fe Division superintendents

All division superintendent of the
Santa Fe were called to Topeka TO-DAY
Nv General Superintendent Nudge to
talk over the new work planned Tor
their respective territories during the
rresent year The question OF new
lime card is also being discussed, but as
tha sDring time card will not go into
erect until some time next month, no
definite plans are being made The uni
form Interpretation of the scheduie
-11las in regard to the trainmen is
another matter that is being discussed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
NEW SANTA FE SHOPS.
G. W. Singleton Will Superintend the
Building at Ft. Madison, Iowa.

Mr. C. w. Singleton of Topeka will
superintend the building of the new
Santa Fe shops at Fort Madison, Iowa.
The new shops will be all under one
roof and will consist of boiler machine
and blacksmith and tin shops. The rea-
son for the better equipment of the
shops is in order that the engines of the
Chicago division can be repaired with
out being deadheaded to Topeka. The
shops will be as we'll equipped as the
Topeka shops and have all the modern
machinery and will be placed in a new
building.
This will save sending both the en-
gines and material to Topeka. Nothing
but engine repairing will be done there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08

hours each day the past week, for the
first time in many years. 1t is expected
that this order will remain in force all
of this year.
Machinists Gene Lutts and A. G. Bur-
nett and Helpers John Cox and Lloyd
Brown. and several boiler washers went
to Las Vegas yesterday to help out in
the round house there for few days
while the turn table is being put in
place at Ration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
Horeseekers' Excursions.

Tickets will be sold on the first and
third Tuesdays OF January. February
and March via the Union Pacific to
Territory, Oklahoma, Texas. Louisiana,
Arizona and New Mexico, where the
roinirnum round trip rate is $500 or
over. at one fare for the round trip plus
$500.
For exact territory and full informa.
ton or tickets, call on Or address,
+. A LEWIS,
City Ticket Agent
J. c. FULTON.
Depot Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
FROM RATION.

A new ash Dit. somewhat larger than
the present one, is being built
The new turn table is almost COM
pleted.
coat of kalSonine.
Chas. Denne, an engineer of Kansas
City, arrived at Ration Thursday.
The shops have been working ten
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
To Cure Headache in Is Minutes.
Take DR.. Davis Anti-headache. Druggists

What pleasure is there in life with
headache. constipation and biliOusness2
Thousands experience them who could
become perfectly healthy by using De
Wits Little Early Risers. the famous
little pills. G. W. Stansfeld, 632 Kan
saS avenue,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08

Meet to Confer in Regard to New
Time Card.

Monday the following division super
intendents of the Santa Fe met in To-
peza for the purpose of comforting in
regard to a new time card. handling of
freight connections and the uniform in
depreciation OF rules
w. c. Nixon of the Chicago division,