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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
Santa Fe Reading Rooms at
Topeka Are Appreciated.
The Engineers and Firemen Es-
pecially Pleased With Them.
PRACTICAL USE.
One Big Room Full Of Charts
and Instruments
Where Instructions to New Men
Can Be Given.

If all the reading rooms to be con-
structed and maintained by the Santa
Fe at different points along the road
are as successful as the one in Topeka
it will prove the idea to be one of the
best that has been carried out in rail-
reading for years.
The building at Topeka has already
become the pride of the engineers and
firemen running out of here. There are
two large rooms and a wash room One
room is used as an instruction and ex-
animation room At one end a full set
Of Westinghouse air brakes includes an
engine tank, freight and passenger car
brakes and all in running order The
walls are covered with diagrams and
blue prints of most everything known
in the art of engine building One side
of the room as devoted to skeleton
valves, iniectOrs and lubrica tors that
can be seen in operation inside and out.
When Travelling Engineer Will Ham
ilton or Master Mechanic johnson wish
to examine a fireman who hopes to be
set up they take their pupils into this
room There are all the charts and ap-
planes needed during the examina
ton.
The other large room IN the building
is the reading room It is nicely finish
ed, well lighted and CHEEKY There are
two long tables covered with railroad
magazines and papers. Two sides of
the room are devoted to lockers Each
fireman and each engineer running out
of Topeka has a locker.
There is a large wash room where
the men coming in off the road can
scrub up before going home. All this
is furnished the men by the company
free of charge The reading rooms are
in charge of superintendent S. Z. Bus
ser. It is expected that these rooms
will be esta blished and maintained at
principal points all along the line of the
Santa Fe.
1t is a new idea that has been foster
ed by the Santa Fe and it is a good one
and one that makes the employees ap-
preciative of the work done by the COM
pany in their interests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
CHICAGO TO BE LEXOWED.
Governor Tanner Appoints13an Investi-
eating Committee.

Chicago. Ill, April 1s-Goverror Tanner
has appointed committee TO Investigate
the municipal affairs Of Chicago
Chairman Baxter of the com nnitcee said :
It must not be considered a committee to
hunt for corruption and make sensa tforS
We are going 10 find OFIt how the laws are
administered in Chicago. that We may
know in the future what Chicago really
needs in the line of laws. At every ses-
sion of the legislature We are confronted
with the problem of what Chicago wants
Different people there claim different
things are or are not needed Now we
propose to find out
We shall. OF course. look into the DO
lice department and the civil service bu-
reau- the police and justice courts and
everything pertaining to the city govern
ment-''
The legislative committee is to be fore
stalled chicago is 10 have LexoW
committee of its own, made up of mem
nsrS OF the present reform city council
rms mas been in COntem plaCiOn ever since
the successful organization of the council
by the reform element. and the reported
revival OF the old Berry committee by the
STATE senate has clinched the nail which
me reIorrners were driving home
me plan IS to make up a special com
nn1tJee from among the better element of
COUNCIL members and confer on it the
power to audit the accounts and fuvesfi-
gate the affairs of every department of
the city hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18

Pierce, chief consulting physician OF the
IuvaIid's Hotel and Surgical Institute, of
Buffalo, N V, telling him of the benefits
received from his wonderful prescriptions
and the careful professional advice which
he sends by mail without charge
A lady living in West Eaton, Madison Co.,
N V, Mrs Matte A Walker. in recent letter
to Dr. Pierce. SAYS write to inform you
what your remedies have done for me; but they
have helped MUCH that know not where
to commence or where to leave of, I had such
q pIiCatiOn of ailments For three years I
had such bad spells thought that If dying
fer again; ] would be glad to have death come
any night I got so discouraged II seemed s if
I could never be well ana happy again had
asthuatic Spells towards morning Sometimes
I felt as if could not get breath enough TO live;
had dreadful pains in the top of my head and
was 50 nervous I felt as If something dreadful
was going to happer-I could not tell why
either. I could write dozen sheets fun and not
tell all the dreadful things suffered from fe-
male weakness, constipation, as%n1natic spells,
and rheumatic neuralgia
Dr. Pierce's medicines but TO get his advice also,
for II has helped much I cannot say
enough in praise of both the advice and the
remedies. I look on your medicines as being
Cod-seud. and will ask God to guide suffering
humanity to the right relief"
For nervous troubles and ailments pecu-
liar to women Dr.. Pierce's FavoTite Pre-
scriDtion IS the only proprietary remedy
designed by I regularly educated physician
For bronchial affections and digestive diff
culties his a. Golden Medical Discovery is
the one permanent cure His Pleasant
Pellets are the most effective natural non
gripping laxative for constipation
Send to Dr. R V Pierce. Buffalo, N Y,
for free CODY of the =" Peoples Medical
Adviser" For paper-covered copy enclose
II oue-ceut stamps to cover mailing only.
Cloth-bouud. j stamps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18

eru Kansas and Oklahoma a better
train service, and the question has been
taken up by the highest authorities of
the road, from whom a favorable reply
is expected most any day.
The nature of the Increased service is
to put on Sunday trains from St Louis
to Wichita. and in fact throughout the
entire southwest system. Wichita has
long needed such an arrangement, and
the road owes IL to its southern constit-
uency The Sunday trains would be of
an inestima BILE benefit to Oklahoma. In
case the officials at Chicago act favor
ably on the proposition submitted to
them the time cards will be altered so
as TO still further benefit Wichita BY
the new arrangement southbound train
No. 8 will arrive at Wichita at 7:05 a..
m, instead of $40 and northbound
train No. 4 will be due here Just one
hour earlier than the present time, max
ing it arrive here at $50 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
High Speed on French Railways

TFrom the Scientific American
Of late years a few of the French rail-
roads, notably the Chemin de Fer du
N0rd, have been paying particular at
Uention to their express train service,
with the result that the last named now
holds the leading place, running several
of its crack trains at an average speed,
including stops, of over 54-5 miles per
hour.
OF the % expresses that are booked
to run at a speed of over so miles an
hour. there are six, including one be-
tween Aniens and Calais Vile. 1929
miles. with a speed of between so and
500 miles an hour; seven between 81
and 5LS miles an hour; seven between
$50 and 52.7 miles an hour. and five
having respective speeds of 54.5, 54S
SOB. sos, and 57-7 miles an hour, in
Guiding stops; the last med run is
made between Paris ana Amiens. SIX
miles. while the average of sos is main
tanned on a continuous run. without
stop. between Paris and St Quentin, a
distance of 957< miles
What splendid service this is will be
understood when We bear in mind the
fact that the five fastest trains exceed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
FROM DENVER TO PUEBLO.
Double Track Line Has Been Incor-
porated-Capital $5,OOO,OOO.

Denver, April 1s.-Articles of incor-
poration of the Denver and Northwest
ern Terminal Railway company were
filed today, with a capitalization of So
900. 900. The object of the company is to
build a line from this city to Pueblo TO
connect with a through eastern line, IN
derstood to he the Missouri Pacific. A
branch to tap the undeveIoped north
western portion of the state will also
be built
Steps are being taken to secure rights
of way and terminal facilities in Den
yer. The agent of the eastern prOmot-
ers is now in this city looking over the
ground. Options have been secured on
a right of way and necessary grounds
for terminals. 1t is proposed to build a
double track to Pueblo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
MIDLAND TERMINAL SOLD.
IN Connection With Florence &CrippIe
Creek Road to London
Syndicate

Denver. April 1s.-It is reliably learn
ed that a deal has been closed in New
York whereby the Midland Terminal
Railway company the Florence & Grip
pie Greek railway and the Florence Re
duction works at Florence have been
sold TO a. London syndicate for IS, 900. 600.
The deal has been on foot for the last
six months and was contaminated in
New York by MeSsrs- D. H. Moffatt and
Eben Smith
Details of the deal are meagre but
il is intimated that the syndicate will
build the long contemplated air line to
Denver. connecting with the Midland
Terminal near Divide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
Death of D. ]. Thomas.

Word has been received in this city
of the death at San Angelo, Texas. of
D J. Thomas, formerly a brakeman
employed on the eastern division of the
Santa Fe. After leaving here Thomas
was employed in the mechanical de-
partments at Arkansas City and Ration.
New Mexico, and later took a position
with the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe.
When the telegram announcing his
death was received here it was at first
supposed it meant D. J. Thomas. who
was formerly an employee in the Santa
Fe shops here and a member of Mar
shaIFs band. Both men bear the same
name, and the latter is now in charge
Of a steam shovel on the Gulf line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
USE a NEW COUPLER
Santa Fe Engines Being Supplied
With New Drawhead Combine

The engines on the Santa F'e are be-
ing supplied with new pattern of
drawhead
The new drawhead is a combination
of the Miller and Janney cOuplers and
time or trouble The new drawhead is
a heavy affair swinging on pivot
When set with the Miller coupler for
passenger service it takes but mo-
ment to turn the head a quarter round
and there is a Janney coupler for
freight service. AS fast as the engines
go into the shop they are being supplied
with the new couplers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
Is TOURING EUROPE.
President E P. Ripley of the Santa
Fe on a Foreign Trip.

President z. P Ripley of the Santa
Fe is now in Europe. He left Chicago
bout ten days ago. and will travel
through France, Germany, Italy, Scot
land and England before returning to
the United States. He will be absent
for several weeks
While President RipIey's trip is prin-
cipaIIy for pleasure. he will note par
ticuIarIy the workings of the European
railways If he discovers features in
railway service which he believes viii
be worthy OF introduction, or at least
trial. in this country. he will secure all
Information concerning them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
THROUGH TO Los ANGELES.
Santa Fe Will Run Two Specials From
Chicago to Baptist Anniversary.

The Santa Fe will run two trains
from Chicago to Los Angeles for the
National aptist Societies anniversaries
to be held in California in May. The
first train will leave Chicago Tuesday,
May 16, at 10 p. m and arrive at Los
Angeles Saturday, May 90, at $50 a m
1t will carry both first class and tourist
sleeping cars. The second train will
leave Chicago Wednesday, May II. at
p. m and reach Los Angeles Satur-
day, May 20, 1t 1:50 p. m This train
will carry only first class Pullman
sIeepers and a dining car will be at
tached.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
YARDMAsTER AN ARTIST
G. W. Stafford, of Usage City, Does
Good Work In Oil Painting.

George w. Stafford, yardmaster of
the Santa F'e at Usage City, is an ar
fist. He paints in OIL
When off duty he spends his time in
copying some we'll known picture and
his work is good especially for rail-
road man. Men who do yard work,
couple and throw switches are not often
able to do work as delicate as the
painting of a picture of a young girl
in a boat, which hangs in the office of
General Auditor c. J. Webb of Leaveu-
worth. Topeka & Southwestern. Mr..
Webb prizes the picture highly and it
hangs on the wall above his desk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
rheumatism Cured in 24Hourz

T J. Blackmore. of Halter & Black
more. Pittsburg. Pa. says: A short
time since 1 procured a bottle or 'NIys-
tic Cure 1t got me out of the house
in twenty-four hours. took to nv
bed with Rheumatism nine months ago
and the Mystic Cure is the only med1-
cine that did me any good. I had five
of the best physicians il the city but I
received very little relief from them I
know the Mystic Cure to be what il is
ommending 1t TO other poor sufferers"
Sold by Swift & Holiday, druggists, 523
Kansas avenue, Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18

Some of the results Of neglected dys-
peptic conditions of the stomach are
cancer. consumption. heart disease and
epilepsy. kodoI Dyspepsia Cure pre-
vents all this by effecting a quick cure
in all cases of dyspepsia Geo. w
Stansield, w H Wilson, A J. Arnold
s. Son, A J. Kane & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
AGAINST THE SANTA FE
Atchison Woman Given a Verdict of
$4,000 For Husbands Death

Atchison. April 1S.-In the damage
suit of Mrs. Nancy Judah against the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad
the Jury returned a verdict last evening
an favor of the plaintiff for $4,000.
In January, 1898, Mrs. Judah's hus-
band and two daughters were killed in
q crossing accident near AtchisOn, and
three separate suits for $4,000 each
were brought The first case to be tried
was the one just ended Upon pre-
disa greed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
Several Companies of Regulars Will
Pass Westward Within 3 Week.

Two companies of the Thirteenth q.
s. infantry will pass through Topeka
over the Santa F'e the latter part of
this week en- route to San Francisco.
The troops have been stationed at FIT.
Porter and FIT. Niagara, New York.
Four companies of the Sixteenth in
fantry now stationed at FIT Leaven-
worth, will also pass through Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18

the speed of our own Empire State ex-
press, which is timed to run from New
York to Albany at the rate of 53-5S
miles an hour, though they do not equal
the Atlantic City flyer on the Philadel-
phia and Reading railroad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
SUES SALOON FOR DEATH.
Michigan Girl Brings Action For S1o,-
600 on Ground Her Father Was
Killed by Drink

Ann Arbor. Mich. April 1S.-Ruth Marie
Dexter, a girl years OF age living al
Milan Mich. has commenced a so 600
carnage SUIT against Charles Schmirr a
SaIoonkseper- and Fred G.. HasIey and
Henry COe- his bondsmen
The suit is broJght under 4 rec47Ifar sta +
ute OF Michigan Her father. Thomas F,
Dexter. died little over q month ago
Xhe declaration sets forth that . bout a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
Hurt While Riding Trucks.

Newton. Kan. April 1S.-Albert John
Santa Fe train yesterday south of New
ton. let one leg fall, fracturing the knee
cap He was brought to this city and
placed in a hospital He gave his homo
as GaIIatin. Mo. There he claims his
brother is the sheriff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
Must Deposit 100000.

Jefferson City. No. April 1S-The house
has passed bill requiring foreign surety
companies to deposit 500 go with the SUI
perintendent of the insurance departing
state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18

year ago he began to drink excessively
and beca me- ha bituaI drunkard. and that
this fact was well known to the saloon
keeper
He continued to sell him liquor until il
brought his death.
1t is understood that another suit for
like amount will be instituted against an
other SaIoOnkeeper of the village
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18

over the Santa Fe en- route for San
Francisco the latter part of this week
or the first of next. All the troops have
been ordered to the Philippines for duty
there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
No wonder

w OA- AOA
ON e women
feel as if the
disease which
constantly pur-
sues them IS
Just 4 malig-
n ant devil
booming them
to endless mis-
cry. Thousands
of women who
could get no re-
lief from any
other so uTC =
h ave written
grateful letters
TO Doctor R V.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
BETTER TRAIN SERVICE.
Rock Island Considering a Plan to
Put on Sunday Trains

Wichita, April 1S.-A strong effort is
being made to influence the Rock Is
land people to give Wichita and SOUTH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
California
$3.50. via Santa Fe Route

You viii have no more saw edges on
your collars If you viii send them TO
the Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-18
To Helena. Mont

Only s2s-s5. via santa Fe Route.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-15
ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVERTISER NTS.
SENT FREE TO men
The State Medical Institute Discovers a
Remarkable Remedy for Lost
Vigor.
ARE SENDING FREE A TRIAL PACKAGE
TO ALL WHO WRITE.

Free samples of most remarkable
remedy are being distributed. by the State
Medical Institute. Fort Wayne, Ind. 1t
cured so many men who had battled for
wears against the mental and physical
Suffering of lost manhood that the insti-
tute has decided to distribute free trial
nackages to all who write. 1t is a homo
Treatment and all men who suffer with
any form of sexual weakness, resulting
from youthful folly, premature loss OF
strength and memory, weak back, varico-
cele. or emaciation of parts can now cure
themselves at home.
THE remedy has a peculiarly grateful
effect of warmth and seems to act direct
to the desired location, giving strength
and development just where 1t Is needed
II cures all the ills and troubles that come
from wears of misuse of the natural func
lions and has been an absolute success
in ali cases. A request to the State Med
ical Institute, 1893 First National Bank
building, Fort Wayne, Ind, stating that
YOU desire one of their free trial pack
sees will be complied with The Institute
is DESTROYS Of reaching that great class
of men who are unable. to leave home to
be treated and the free sample will en-
able them to see how easy 1t is to be
cured of sexual weakness when the
proper remedies are employed. The In
stitute makes no restrictions. ANY man
who writes will be sent free sample
carefully sealed in a plain package so
that its recipient need have no fear Of
embarrassment or publicity. Readers are
requested to write without delay.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-15
OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship Co,

!
H. Steamers leave Broadway
EsaN~> wharf, San Francisco:
ETaNSSeA For Alaskan ports, 10 a. m,
ESs8SeXA Feb. 8, 10, 49, 90 Is; Mar. 2:
4 - hxdvSkA change at Seattle.
4 ESfSSas# yAa For Victoria, Vancouver, (B
EfAsNzS Co. Port Townsend, Seattle
S2FSS&%A Tacoma Everett. Anacortes
BsA and New Whatcom (Wash.l.
10 a. M, Feb. 5. 10, 49, 90 25;
Ma ard avery fifth day thereafter change
at seattle TO this company's steamers for
Alaska and q. N. Ry:; at Tacoma to N. r.
Rv =. ar Vancouver to c. P. Ry.
For Eureka CHumboldt Bay). p. M, Feb. g.
8. 10. is, 2S. Is; Mar. .. and every fifth day
For santa Cruz, Monterey. San Simeon,
Cayucos Port Hartford, (San Luis Obispo)
Gaviota' Santa Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme.
San Pedro East San Pedro CLOS Angeles) and
Newport. a. m Feb. l, 8. .: Is. II, q, rs;
Mar. j, and every fourth day thereafter.
For San Diego, stopping only at Port Har-
ford (san Luis Obispo) Santa Barbara, Port
Los Angeles and Rendondo Clos Angeles), II g.
M, Feb. g. Z, H. IS, 10. 20, 81 Mar 8, and
every fourth day thereafter.
For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay, San Jose del
Cabo Mazatlan. Alfalfa. La Paz. Santa Rosalia
and Guaymas Mex.), 10 a. m, Feb. II, Mar. g.
Apr. 8.
The company reserves the right to change
Without previous notice, steamers, sailing dates
and hours of. sailing,
TICKET OFFICE New Montgomery
street palace HoteD.
GOoDALL, PERKINS & CO.. Gen Agts..
10 Market st. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-15

Auditor, and Treasurer were signed at
the brokers' office in blank by the teacher
consequently it was easy to fill in any
month at will; Some Of the orders on
BE Bier n4 q Reggansburger had been made out
Der or, January, had been added, it is
claimed, indicating great cleverness on
the part of those warrant shavers. But
as their. contract gave them an everlaist-
ing leadpipe cinch on those claims this
little trick of trade loses much of the pc
culiarity of its character. Tt, fail Of their
January salary at last is a hardship, in
deed, after the loss of observation-disclosures
Der money. but those employees got one
month. less the brokers' usury, out of
the three, consequently they must be
satisfied.
Almost all of the janitors had sold their
claims and number of the teachers who
went to their ''uncles'' were lately placed
on the unassigned list. Some of the claim
sellers at first discussed the problem of
charging the brokers with illegally chang
ing the orders, but concluded after read
Ing the small print lengthy contract that
life was not long enough in, which to es-
cape the provisions of that business
. agreement
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-15
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD
TIburon Ferry, Foot Of Market ST.
Va Sausalito Ferrv.

via obuSdA1tO FSTrY.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO MILL. VALLEY
AND SAN RAFAEL
WEEK DAYS-t7:20, 1890, 11:00 a M; s1:45,
3:45, 5:15, $780, $50 p. m.
EXTRA TRIPs-For San Rafael on Mon
days, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1850 p. m.
SUNDAYS-*S:00, 1000, +11:30 a. m; '1:15,
$780, +4s0 6:15 p. m
Trains marked run to San Quentin.
FROM SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO.
WEEK DAYs-5:25. 1876, 7:45, $3.50 a. m;
1920, 2:20, *3i45. sos D. m
EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays at $40 p.
SUNDAYS-6:20, $500 10000 "1f:55 a. m. !;
s1:15, 1910, 4:40, 1920 D. m.
Trains marked starts from San Quentin
FROM MILL VALLEY TO SAN FRANCISCO.
WEEK DAYs-5:45. $40. 7;55. $40 a. m;
1886, 2:45, $50, $40 D. m.
EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays at 700 p. m.
SUNDAYS-S:o0. 1906 a. M; 12;O5, 1:2O, 800.
$780, $40 p. m.
THROUGH TRAINS.
1870 a. m. week days-Ca zadero and way sta ms.
las p. m. Saturdays-Duncan Mills and way
stations.
500 a. M sundays-Duncan Mills and way sta's.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-15
Bvington Will Be Supervisor.

The contest instigated by Peter A.
Kearney, for the office of Supervisor of
the Seventh Ward, against Louis F. By
ington was dismissed yesterday on the
motion of contestants counsel. From the
opening Kearney lost and finally decided
to abandon the case. At the close of the
recount the contestant had lost POI votes
and as Byingtcn was declared elected by
81 votes he had but poor chances Of
catching up. Hence the dimissal.