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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
RAILROAD NEWS.
Rock Island Inaugurates New
Sleeping Car Service.
First w estern Road to Put on
"Ordinary" Pullmans.
AN ATTRACTIVE MOVE.
Passengers Secure Good Ser
vice at a Low Rate.
Railroad News of General and
Local Nature.

The Rock Island railroad has taken
the lead of all the western roads in
the inauguration of a new class Of
sleeping car service. This new service
is called the Ordinary" and was estab-
lished on November LIST on the Rock
Island Omaha and Oklahoma flyer
which runs between Omaha and points
in Oklahoma.
The first experiment with the 'ordin-
ary' Pullman sleeping car service, was
made by the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, some six months ago between
Chicago and Philadelphia. The service
is proving to be a great success on the
B. & O., and is far exceeding the popu-
larity which the officials of that road
anticipated.
These ordinary Pullman sleeping
cars are wide Vestibuled, gas lighted, Is
section cars. with all modern and up
to date improvements. The furnishings
are a great deal better than those of
the common tourist sleeper, but not so
elaborate as the regular high-priced
Pullman sleeper. They are neatly fur
nished, and offer practically the same
comfortable accommodation as the
regular Pullman sleep car at a much
lower rate.
The introduction of the Ordinary
Pullman sleepers by the Rock Island
on the O. and Q. flyer, has been con
templated for some time. and was hast
ened by frequent requests made to the
passenger department by patrons of
the road for accommodations of this
kind
This Ordinary sleeping car service
is rapidly gaining in popularity in the
east and its introduction by the Book
Island in the west is bound to meet
with deserved favor from the travelling
public. The charge in an Ordinary
for a double berth, accommodating two
persons, is 81 per night, and this low
price places the sleeping car service
within the reach of all The adoption
of this class OF sleeping car service by
the Rock Island is a practical move,
and was determined upon after thor
Ough Investigation regarding its merits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
HOBART Is BETTER.
Physician Is Well Pleased With the
Patients Condition.

Paterson, N. J., Nov. 8.-After rest
full night during which he slept most
of the time Vice President Hobart
awoze at an early hour this morning
and said that he felt much better. DR..
Newton. his attending physician, said
at $50 this morning that he was we'll
pleased with the apparent change for the
better in his patients condition. He
said that no official bulletins would be
issued during the day unless an unex-
pected turn for the worse occurred.
DR.. Newton called attention to the
fact that Mr.. Hobart was able yester-
day to sit up and take some solid food
for the first time in a fortnight, but
added that the change did not neces-
sarily foreteIl recovery but only a tenn
porary relief.
Mr.. Hobart yesterday and today dis
played considerable interest in the cleo
ton but the subject was not discussed
in his presence for fear of exciting him.
President and Mrs. Mckinley sent to-
day their regular daily telegram to Mr..
and Mrs. Hobart. The president is each
night sent a detailed report of Mr..
Hobart's condition by DR.. Newton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
IN SOCIETY.

EFrom the Chicago Inter Ocean.1
A family living in a north side fiat
welcomed a new housemaid last week.
The girl had just come from Michigan
and her appearance was preposSessing.
Soon after her advent it was discovered
that she was inclined to treat the family
with patronizing air.
Mary, you must do better, or I shall
have to find some one to take your place, -
the mistress remarked the other morning.
I don't allow any one to speak to ne
that way replied Mary, with a toss of
her head. I'm just as good as you are
and I want you to know it,
Mary fiounced out of the room and re-
turned in two minutes with the weekly
paper from her town. Among the social
items was the following:
cago to spend the winter. Miss Hanson is
an acknowledged belle in the leading cir
cles of SaWdust Creek
Mary waited until her employer had had
time ia read the personal" and then
she said with whitening scorn:
AS I have always been accustomed to
going with the best in my town and as I
don't believe you ever have your name on
the society page of the Sunday papers [
guess can't afford to stay with YOU
The north side woman declared the do
nestle incident closed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
GOOD DUCK SHOOTING.

TChurch Creek CId.) Spec. Baltimore SUM
If a comparison of the stock Of ducks
now in the Dorchester marshes of the
Blackwater. with that of recent previous
years at this season may be accepted as
qQcKlIg season VIII prove eAtf ttof alLetL y.
More black ducks and mallards are now
on the marshes than have been there at
this season for at least four years. ana
probably longer. Springtails, which last
peaFed n SoOaiy NUMBERS. iesI IlOus7A
always In recent years scarce are max
ing fair showing and trash ducks are
Throughout the month straggfers have
great focks at the pond, and now as cool
er weather approaches large bunches
at their old Shaunts' At night the baited
D0ndS are alive with feedi?Ic ducks and
over the marshes the swishing of wings
and the clear calls of the black and mall
lard brakes as they guide the flying fiocks
sboatfng shores haze been baited since
September and proprietors Of the ponds
ducks NAV become accustomed to them
During recent years batting has become
necessary to hold the stock of ducks at
corn win have been consumed before the
shooting begins Even now the ducks are
nightly. and when the migration IS nearly
bers several bushels can easily be de-
vOured during the night If the fowls are
Much competition occurs among the
proprietors of the shooting shores and
probably If the batting system had not
been introduced by some Of them the
most expensive factor Of modern ducking
on these marshes would never have be-
come necessary. Duck grass has grown
during the summer with unusual vigor,
and viii diminish materially the amount
of grain necessary Summer ducks which
are now about to begin the southern mi
grafton, have been rather more numerous
than usual, and despite local laws have
been shot hard during September ana tho
present month. This is rather early for
the summer ducks to leave. but their de-
parture is being FASTENED by prematu re
frosts that are now preEaiing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
PRISONS CROWDED.
Luzon Bastiles Are Full to Over
flowing

San Francisco, Nov. S.-The transport
St Paul has reached this port after
rough passage of p days from Maya sa HI.
She had but eleven passengers including
several discharged soldiers.
The transport Indiana. with the Tonnes
see regiment aboard was al Nagasa XII
when the St. Paul sailed Besides the
Tennessee regiment she had over a hun
dred prisoners Most of these are des-
tined for AIcatraZ. Billibil prison on Luz
ION is so crowded that many prisoners
escape coJrt-nartial as there is no place
to confine them When the St. Paul left
Manila it was understood that each trans
port would bring 50 or a hundred TO Alca-
traz. Most of the men are charged with
minor offenses, though three We're con
Vtcted of a-sSaulting an officer and one of
desertiOn.
The United States cattle transport Wye
field has arrived from Manila Her vow
axe was uneventful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
THEY ARE CONVINCING.
Statement of A Neighbor is To Be Be-
lieved.
Nothing So Convincing as What Per-
sons Whom We Know and
Respect, Say.

There is nothing quite so convincing
as the statements of people whom we
know and respect. If your neighbor
tells you something, you know it is true;
no neighbOr Will deceive another. So
that is the way with Kid-ne-oids. The
statements of people living right here
may ask these people and find out the
great good Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are
doing.
w. >. Mccormick, S13 Kansas avenue.
says: I suffered for several years with
kidney trouble before knowing the
cause of my trouble. had frequent
desire to urinate, and discharges being
scanty at times and at others profuse.
/ became alarmed at my condition and
consulted a doctor, who pronounced 1t
kidney trouble, but said he could not
cure me. I then used kidney remedies
without being relieved; MOrroW'S Kid
ne-o1ds was the only remedy that gave
me particle of relief. used them ac-
cording to the directions and was great
" relieved. I am satisfied that I have
round IN Morrow Kid-ne-OidS a cure
for kidney troubles and I will recon-
mend them to others afflicted as 1 have
been have used MorrOw's Liverlax
for torpid liver and constipation and
find nothing better
MOrrow's Kid-ne-oids are not pills.
but yellow tablets, and cure all kidney
disorders, backache and nervousness.
They sell at fifty cents a box at all
drug stores and at Swift & Holidays
drug store. MOrrOW's Liverlax are
small red granules and sell at twenty
dVe cents a box.
Mailed on receipt of price. Manufac-
tured by John Morrow & Co., Chemists.
Springfield, Ohio
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
BOILER MAKERS STRIKE
Entire Force at the Cheyenne Shops
of the Union Pacific Walk Out.

Cheyenne, Wyo.. Nov. S.-The entire
force of boiler makers in the Union
Pacific shops here went out on a strike
Monday They demanded that they re-
ceive the same pay that men are get
ting at Laramie, Green River and Evan
ston for the same works. cents per
hour, or else be allowed to work full
time at the rate of 5212 cents per hour,
the price they have been receiving in
the past The hours here were cut down
from nine to eight per day.
The boiler makers held a meeting and
while in session they received a mes
sage from Master Mechanic Manning
who is out on the road, asking the men
to please return to work. that he would
make a satisfactory settlement with
them upon his return.
The men all returned to their benches
and it is believed that the trouble win
be settled in manner satisfactory to
all concerned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
MUST TAKE THE RISK.
a Decision Important to Railroad
Men Given In Ohio.

The circuit court Of appeals for Ohio
has rendered a decision of interest to
railroad employees in the case of an
injured switchman. The court says
In the absence of statutory provision
a switchman employed in the yards of
a railroad company assumes the risk
incident to UNLOCKED switches and
guard rails. where, in general, there are
servant has been employed therein for
such a length of time that in the exer-
else of ordinary observation he must
have known such fact.
The doctrine of the assumption of
risk by a servant is that it is a term
of the contract of employment, express
or implied and no right of action ac-
crues to the servant for an injury due
to such risk. because, under the con-
tract the master has violated no legal
duty in failing to protect the servants
from dangers the risk of which he
agreed to assume"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
CAPTAIN SHOOTS HIMS ELF.
Colored Soldier Commits Suicide at
st. Louis.

St Louis, Nov. 8.-Captain Louis Nc
Nabb, 35 years old, commanding Off
Ger of K company, Firty-ninth United
States volunteers, the co1ored regiment
in camp at Jefferson barracks, has COM
mitted suicide by blowing the top of his
head off with a Krag-Jorgensen rifle.
AfcNabb, who is colored, was recently
promoted from first sergeant in the
TWenty-fourth United States infantry
to the command of K company, Forty
ninth volunteers, now under orders to
proceed to Manila. No reason is known
for the deed.
The deceased leaves a widow and two
children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
DEFECTS OF LEBEL RIFLE.

CLondon Letter to The Birmingham Post.I
The Lebel rifle. am told. is the cause
of much anxiety among the French mill
tary experts. 1t now transpires that the
latest edition of this weapon, though pos
sessing undeniable advantages over its
predecessors. jams, and that then it is
simply innocuous. A committee of ex-
perts has considered the matter and it is
said that the alterations which they de-
sign in the rife will slightly reduce the
capacity Of the magazine. The alterations
indeed are SO mOmentOuS that when the
rifle energies from the hands of the ex-
perts it will be practically another edi-
ton, and it would be little surprise to
find the French soldiers beginning to lose
faith in the service weapons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
a sToCK o. PREMIUMs.
hIrs. Amos Beeler Particularly Fortu-
nate in Securing Prizes

The piano, which Mrs. Beeler, wife of
Amos Beeler. the weIl known engine
tester of the Santa F'e, won as a prize
for procuring the largest number of
subscribers to an eastern paper, has ar
rived, and now occupies a position in
the front parlor of the Beeler residence
on Lake street. The piano is a fine in
strument and is finished in walnut. It
is of excellent tone and has five at
tachments. The piano was looked at by
an expert here and was said by him
to be easily worth $500.
In addition to the winning of the pi-
ano, Mrs. Beeler has been very fortu-
nate in securing other prizes, as prem
iums for securing different numbers of
subscribers to this eastern paper.
Among her collection are the following:
A lady's silver mounted purse; toilet
set; clock; one half dozen tea spoons;
one half dozen desert spoons;a satchel;
a sterling waist set; large photograph
album; a parlor lamp; writing desk; a
ladies' bicycle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
Sloan Was Second.

London. Nov. Sat the Liverpool
autumn meeting today Little Red Rat
won the county stand plate. Poulten,
ridden by Tod Sloan, was second. Pal
may, with J. Reif up, and Karnak, pi-
loted by L. Reim, was unplaced. The
betting was 4 to I against Poulten.
Chaffing on which Martin had the
mount was second
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08

Atchison, Nov. S.-John J. Donahue,
who has just finished tracking the Mis-
souri, Pacific from Kansas City to
Leavenworth with 75-pound steel rails,
has moved his entire force to the Cen
trail Branch line for the purpose of put
shape. In the neighbOrhoOd of twenty
five cars of stone ballast goes out from
Atchison every day, and the Central
Branch track as far as bingham has
already been ballasted equal to the
main line OF the Missouri Pacific.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08

Chicago, Nov. 8.-Within the next few
weeks the through passenger service of
the Illinois Central railroad, between
Chicago and New Orleans and st. Louis
and the new Chicago Omaha line, viii
be improved by the addition of several
new trains. Much of the equipment, It
is said, will be used in the Omaha ex-
tension. This company has just placed
orders for IS cars. There will be two
dining cars, nine chair cars, Is coach
es, six composite and six baggage cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08

co company will shortly commence a
survey from Chandler TO this city, pre-
paratory to building a line between
these points. The construction of such
line would be of very great advant-
age to Guthrie, as we'll as to Chandler
At present the only railway connection
is a. roundabout course by way of Ok
lahOma CITY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
Col. Irish Found Dead.

Pittsburg, Nov. 8.-The body of Col.
Dallas c. Irish, one of Pfttsburg's
wealthiest men, was found on an IN
frequented part of CoIeman's Lane, not
far from his residence in the East end
last night. Four play was at first
suspected but the physicians believe
death was due to apoplexy. Col. Irish
was descendant of Captain Nathaniel
Irish. of revolutionary fame, and was
the exclusive owner of one of the most
valuable estates in PENNSYLVANIA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08

San Francisco Nov. S.-The compa MES
of the 42nd regiment who were detained
on their way from the east by a railroad
accident in which twenty men were slight
" injured have arrived here on their way
to the Philippines. Lieut. Col. Beacon will
be in command of the regiment until it
reaches Manila where Col. B. Milton
Thompson awaits its arrival The regi-
ment Includes IS officers and 1900 men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
a Condnctor So Yeara.

When Conductor Green of the Baltimore
and Ohio road dons his new uniform it
left sleeve, meaning fifty years of service
on this line, each stripe standing for five
years work. Captain Green's run is
between Baltimore and Cumberland, Nd.
CHICAGO Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
strickrott Has Moved.

John f Strickrott. the well known
view photographer, has moved his
studio to SIS Kansas avenue He is pre-
pared to furnish first-cIass work on
short notice. he will also continue to
finish work for amateurs and has a
free dark room at the disposal Of Gus
toners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
Astor,s Contribution.

London, Nov. S-Wm. Waldorf Astor
has contributed 100 pounds to the Maid
enhead branch of the national fund for
the widows and orphans of the soldiers
and sailors killed in the war and for
the destitute wives and families of
those now serving in South Africa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
RAILROADS UNDER FIRE.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Takes Up Terminal charge Fight.

Chicago. Nov. S.-The hearing of the
commission for a peremptory order to
compel the Chicago terminal lines to
discontinue the exOrbitant rate of 81
a car for switching live stock to the
Union stock yards has been commenced
in the United States circuit court, be
fore Judge kohlsaat. 1t is expected
that the evidence and arguments viii
occupy two or three days.
Prior to 1884 the railroads switched
cattle to the stock yards free of charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Nov. S.-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Thursday; cooler in ex-
IRENE southeast portion tonight; var
liable winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
Oldest Priest In the State.

Philadelphia, Nov. 8.-Mgr. Nicholas
Cantweu, vicar general and rector of
the Church of St. Philip de Neri died
today at the age of 81 years. He was
the oldest priest in the state. For forty
eight years he was identified with St
Philip church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
Homeseekers' Excursion via Santa Fe
Route.

On Nov. 7th and 21st will sell tickets
to points in Arkansas, Arizona, Louisi-
ana, New Mexico, and Texas at one
fare plus $500 for round trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
Pronosad Frisco Linz

Guthrie, o. T., Nov. s-A report
which is not absolutely authenticated.
but which appears to be based on good
authority is to the effect that the 'Fris-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-08
ROYAL Visitors.

Potsdam, Nov. 8-The car and car
ina arrived here at Il o'clock today and
were welcomed by the emperor and en-
press of Germany, at Wild Park sta
ton. The most cordial greetings were
exchanged Their majesties then drove
to the new palace.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-13
THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA.

Proposal to Tear IL Down for the
Stone 1t Contains.
Four of the five companies. European
and American, are said to he interested
in the proposed tearing down OF the
Great Wall of China. says the New
York sun. The wall happens TO be in
the best state of repair in districts that
are most accessible ana populous, .-ld
1t is believed that building stone from
the wall VIII be worth fortunes TO those
who may secure the concession to tear
it down. There are supposed 10 be full
~ 1000 million cubic feet of masonry
IN the great structure, which has a to-
tai length OF about 1000 miles. including
its many windnss ana the double and
triple lines of wall that are constructed
at some places.
In the end the wall was Il failure. for
II could not keep out OF China the host
of GcnShis Khan. who swept over it
ana conQucrcd the country i'm the thir-
tccnth century. After that time the wall
ceased to have any strategic import
ance but Tor fourteen centuries before
the great conqucror lived the wall had
wei served it's purpose. 1t stretched all
along The northern frontier of China
and none Of the hOrdcs OF the north had
been able to pass il. Day and night fo.
centuries Chinese guards were mounted
on the towers that ovcrtoppod the wall.
and they always gave timely notice of
the approach Of an enemy. Garrisons
were stationed at every gate ana natu-
raj passage through the walls and
towns SpranE M ut these cnclmpmcntS.
many Of which became important mar
hei places. Thus the wall really helped
China 20 develop into a strong nation.
for during the process the great bar
ricr was of much assistance in kccpinc;
outside barbarians from molcstng the
country.
Time has left lis marks unon tbi.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-13
REVIEW OF MARKETS
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Stocks, Money, Exchange. Bonds, Grain,
Cotton, Provisions, Etc.

New York, Aug. l2.-'ro-day's stock
market started lowe, on foreign adNice
London maufcstnG anxiety as 10 thu
feature of the money market. The local
TO make capital out of the situation in
France and predicting Il Southwcstoru
freight rate war. The strong bank state
mcnt, however, changed tho tone OF TN"
market. ana the Close showed nct gains
1n the more active stocks.
In the early weakness tho Changers ana
high priced specalticS We're the principal
sufferers. Sugar. Brooklyn Transit. i'ro-
piles Gas ard American steel and Wire
declined about po!nt each.
The bears were disposed to cover at the
decline and prices rallied rather quickly.
but remained below last nights level. The
dulness and hardness of the market
which succeeded continued until the bank
statement made is appearance on the
tape. when the market Immediately burst
into great animation ana developed Il sur
priSinEly huoyant tone Mt some points.
The stocks which had yielded most easily
an the early trading camo back most
steadily. and rs a rule show the best not
gains on the day. The shorts were i'll a
scramble TO cover and bid UP prices on
benturcs SCARED upwards 10y successive
Jumps. selling at 1921. ut last, 81, above
the lowest and Az net advance The pre-
ferred IA stock of this company made
q net gain OF 29s. Tennessee Coal also
made "A very vigorous advance 10 ST, a net
gam of ga.
The closing of the market was active
and tirmcr at about the top. Bonds have
been rather quiet during the week and
price movements irregular. United States
new As have advanced 4 per cent. in
the bid price. The total sales of stocks
New York, Aug. 12.-Standard Oil. Arg
4.74.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-13
1t has disappeared entirely.

1t has disappeared entirely.
The Chinese are much given 10 walls.
The word for city in the Chinese Ian
EuaSc means walled town. and the
law of the empire requires that every
city be surrounded by u wall of spcci-
fled height. This law. however. is not
strictly observed, ana the walls around
many cities have been allowed 10 crum-
BILE and afford no protection whatever.
1t happens sometimes that Il city fears
an attack. and then there is Il great
hustle 1T the walls. for IL largo force of
men is put at work repairing them.