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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
SANTA FE BACKS DOWN.
Discontinues Switching Charge of %
on Cars at Kansas City.

Chicago. Sept. ia committee from
the Kansas City board of trade con-
ferred with officers of the Santa Fe sys-
tenn in the Great Northern building Sat
urday concerning the 81 switching charge
upon grain cars in Kansas City After a
long discussion the Santa Fe officials
agree to discontinue the charge temper
arily.
scented the interests of the transportation
bureau, and the following was the COM
uittee from the board of trade: Presi-
dent. w. T. Kemper, J. s. Mohr, Colonel
Second Vice President Paul Morton
and Freight Traffic Manager W. 3. Bid
die represented the Santa Fe-
In speaking of the action taken. Man
ager Biddle said: 1.-THE switching fee was
fiTst made on account of an oversupply
OF cars. We discontinued 1t only be-
cause the cars are now cleared away
The action is only temporary II has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
RAILROAD NEWS.
Santa Fe May Discontinue En-
CINE Pooling.
Engine Failures Prove System
Unsatisfactory.
MEN DISLIKE PLAN
Much Prefer Old System Of
Regular Engines.
Locomotives Do Not Receive At
tentiOn They Did Formerly.

Santa Fe officials are considering the
advisability of abolishing the system of
engine pooling. On the New Mexico and
Rio Grande divisions of the road engine
pooling was discontinued some time ago
and 1t is probable that the old plan Of
giving engineers regular engines will
again be put into effect on the Santa Fe
proper.
Under the present pooling system an
engine runs between certain points con-
tinuously, and does not belong to one
engine crew any more than to another.
1t is withdrawn from service only when
damage makes it absolutely necessary.
Under the old system every regular en-
CINE crew had charge of a particular en-
CINE, and the men watched and cared for
the big machines as If they We're animal
companions Much of the leisure en-
joyed by the engineers and fremen was
spent in making slight repairs and
cleaning the intricate parts of the loco
motives.
Both passenger and freight traffic is
now very heavy on the Santa Fe, and
the reports show many engine failures
This means that the big iron horses are
giving out through lack of the little at
tentionS they formerly received at the
hands of the engineers and firemens A
prominent Santa Fe engineer in dis
cussing the matter today said:
when we had regular engines we
looked after them in way we never
think of doing now When little repairs
were necessary we would make them
during the time the engines were in the
round house. Many an engine failure
was saved by this attention, and many
of the failures that now occur could be
saved by such attention. NOW the men
feel that they may never see the same
engine again, and are not interested in
caring for 'tranS1entS'.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
SWITCHES BEAR NAMES.
Santa Fe Switchmen Have Curious
Titles for Their Track Charges.

Santa Fe Switchmen Have Curious
Titles for Their Track Charges.
Tt is generally known that switchmen
have all the switches in large switch
as well as curious. The Santa Fe
switchmen in Topeka have name for
nearly every switch in the yards. Here
are few of them:
Puzzle switch.
s. H. switch.
Beer Garden switch.
Grange switch.
Whisky spur.
Bessie Turner switch.
Beecher switch.
Tilden switch.
Tail Track switch.
Long Ellis switch.
Short Ellis switch
The s.puzzle's switch is just opposite
the Santa Fe depot but no one seems to
remember just how 1t received Its name.
The "Beer Garden switch received Its
title because at one time there was a
large store house at this switch where
a great many car loads OF peer We're
unloaded every day.
The Grange switch received Its title
during the grange excitement or 70
when a large warehouse was built at
Seventh street and switch laid to 1t.
whisky Spur is known as such be-
cause several years ago yard master
was accustomed to quite frequently go
over to turn a switch just in front OF a
saloon 1t became a standing joke with
the boys at the time to say, Jake has
gone to pull whisky spur
ssT3essie Turner ssBeecher'' and It'll
dem, were so named during the trial OF
Henry Ward Beecher. 50 -laa1sss z-ds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
SPORTING NEWS.
First Meeting of the Ball Play
ers' Union Is Held.
Steps Taken Toward EfFecting a
Permanent Organization.
MINOR LEAGUES JOIN.
Jim Jeffries Now Poses as 3 Man
of Muscle.
Lifts Hundreds of Pounds With
Ease of SandoW.

New York. Sept. 1o.-Whether the
baseball magnates of the country win
have opposition among the players
making up the great army i'm the Ma
tional league win probably be known
by tonight. Every baseball club in the
National league will have representa-
tives in this city today. The players
who some time ago formed themselves
into Ball Players Protective union
viii. what the delegates are pleased to
call 1t, hold their annual meeting at
Sturtevant house. There will be two or
more players from every club Present.
1t is expected that at this meeting
all the details looking towards permaL-
nent organization viii be settled up.
Several happenings since the union was
first formed will also be gone over. 1t
has been reported that there have been
several ructions in the ranks of the
players. and it viii be the duty OF the
promoters to see that harmony prevails.
Some time ago some of the players
on the Philadelphia and ST. Louis teams
were having a set~to among themselves
IN St Louis and the Philadelphia play
erS threatened to Withdraw unless one
or two of Tebeau's angels were expelled.
This little matters has not yet been
settled.
1t has developed that playera from
the American and Eastern leagues have
asked for admission to the union and
this viii without doubt be granted.
The players from the minor leagues
have begun to fear that the demand of
the American league magnatea that the
draft rule be abolished will lead to per-
petual slavery for the minor league
player. If the draft rule is abolished,
they argue, the minor league magnates
could keep them year in and year out,
and they would consequently have no
chance IF getting in the big league. The
men have not figured that in a year or
two the American league might become
more than a rival of the National.
One of the principal topics under the
discussion will be the five-year reser-
vaticn rule. The players say they must
have contracts from the magnateS
which call for a. limit of service of five
years. At the expiration of that time
each man can leave or sign for another
period at his pleasure. The players ex-
pect to be strong enough to prevent
trades or farming, and while the men
are under contract their salaries can
not be reduced.
1t is claimed by the principal pro-
motors that practically every National
league player is enrolled One asserted
that the Chicago club is solid for the
union, but it is claimed that there ara
more than two who are not on the books
as members Jimmy Ryan is mentioned
as one Of those outside the breastwerls,
or at least not in harmony with the
movement. The younger members of
the Chicago team are also said to be
looking askance at the new move
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
SOUSA'S TOUR.
European Cities Made Familiar With
Some American Airs


New York, Sept. 1O.-John Phillip
Sousa and his band returned on the
american line steamship st. Louis In
honor of the homecoming of the band
the steamship was decorated with
bunting. AT the bow were dashed hand
some silk flags, the colors Of Germany,
France, Holland and Belgium and the
cities of Cologne and Frankfort For
ward on deck, under the leadership of
Sousas was the band, and as the big
liner came into her dock 1t played The
Stars and Stripes Forever Star Span
gled Banner" and Home, Sweet
Home"
One Of the first passengers to come
ashore was Sousa- He discussed his
European trip freely, and spoke of the
success which had marked the tour of
the band. He was particularly pleased
that the Americanism of his organize
ton had been the chief factor of its
success abroad.
I'VE have visited more than one town
where they did not know that our col
ors were red. white and blue" said Mr..
Sousa, but they do now and they are
familiar with The Stars and Stripes
Forever. and The Star Spangled Ban
ner-' We have made those two tunes
known throughout Europe"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
NELS M'CONNELL ROBBED,
Burglar Took $14 From the Home of
a Policeman

Burglars entered the home of NeIs
Mcconnell, at 1916 Polk street, early
Sunday morning and secured s14 in
cash. Mcconnell is on the police force
and was on the Santa Fe beat, a fact
probably known to the burglar who
took advantage of it. Entrance was
effected by removing a screen from a
window in the rear of the house. The
burglar found the pocketbook in
bureau drawer and took what money
vas IL. it,. but did not take Mrs. Nc
Connells watch, which was also IN the
drawer. He rummaged around the
room and awakened Mrs Mcconnell,
and as she sat up in bed the burglar
pointed his pistol at her, saying:
Hush, not a word
But she didn't obey the Injunction,
and in spite of his threatening attitude
SCI canned SO loud that the neighbors
were aroused
Tie burglar fed before Mr.. WorIey.
the closest neighbor. arrived. The po-
lice say it is q mighty mean trick for
a burglar to rob the home Of a police
man, but they say that a policeman
should not have had s14 in cash In his
house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
PROSPERITY ALONG Q. ?.
Good Business Showing on aalina and
Oakley Branch Of Road.

Lucas. Sept-10.-To show the enormous
work the freight crews are doing on the
Pacific, 1t Is only necessary to refer to
one days work. The. regular train leav-
ing Salina on time, 10 O'Clock a. m,
reached Lucas, distance of So miles, at
Q O'Clock p. m, a little over eight hours
running time. The train crew unioaded
nine cars of local merchandise, of which
two were from Topeka
Three elevators are full of wheat in
Lucas, with no cars. in sight to ship it
out. On an average two special trains
with from 35 to 45 cars loaded with
wheat, run over this branch a week, in
addition to what the local daily train
hauls
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
cheap Fares to CHICAGO.

would apply the low rate of one fare plus
81, or $3.50, for the round trip from
Kansas City to Chicago for two ex-
MISREPRESENTATION 10 and 26. These
rates had been named from Kansas and
Nebraska points to eastern committee
territory, but it had been decided they
would not be applied from Kansas City
proper. The Santa Fe has taken indie
pendent action in the matter however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
A Long Trolley Line.

Independence, Sept.1O.-An electric line
connecting the principal towns of the
southern Kansas gas belt has been pro-
posed. The line is to be about rs miles
long and will connect Coffeyville Cherry
vale, Neodesha, Parsons and Independ-
ence- This place will be the central point
with lines diverging in three directions
Freight will be carried as well as pas
sengers. The plan is being considered
by capitalists in the towns which are to
be on the line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
EXCURSION BOAT SINKS.
500 Passengers on Board But Not
One Was Drowned.

Cohassett. Mass, Sept 10.-The ex-
cursion steamer John Endicott. on the
Boston and Plymouth line, struck a
sunken rock just east Of Minot's light
Sunday afternoon and tore a hole in
full steam for the shore or North
Scftuate, where she foundered. There
were on board 500 passengers at the
time of the accident, but by the hasty
use of all her lifeboats and with the
assistance from the boats nearby every
person aboard was saved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
OLD TIMERS MEET.
A Reunion of Men Who Came to the
Sunfower State A Years Ago.

|. Lawrence. Sept. 1O-About 200 of the
early settlers of Kansas met here Sat-
urday and formed an association of the
. '56ers," men and women who partici-
pated in the free state struggles of that
year. Many gave "reminiscences of the
early days. George w Martin of the
state historical society was present and
made an address. The association elect
ed Col o. E. Learnard president and c.
l.. Edwards secretary, and it was voted
to hold annual reunions on September
IA of each year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
Fire at Douglass.

Ell Dorado. Sept. 10.-Fire was discov-
cred in the opera house at Douglass Sat
urday. Fire protection is very meager.
and the whole opera house block was de-
stroyed. Five Of the leading firms in the
town lost everything, while several oth-
ers, INCLUDING the Tribune office and post
office, We're badly damaged. Estinlated
loss. SIS. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
kicked by a Horse and NAV Die.

Independence, Sept 10-HarTy Miller,
year old son of j. w. Miller, who lives
west of town, was fatally injured by be-
ing kicked by a horse. He was driving
a horse in a pasture. with switch, when
the horse kicked him in the face. break
ing his left jaw and cutting his face in
several places. The broken jaw has been
set by a physician, but he can not re-
cover f'r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
His Dlploma Faulty.

Hays City. Sept. 10.-For some time a
man named H. L. Wilson has been prac-
ticing as doctor in western Kansas.
At Hays City he was arrested on COM
plant of the state board of health as
practicing without the required diploma,
tried last Saturday by jury which
found him guilty on three counts
He presented a diploma in defence
given by some Chicago concern, but
Judge Monroe instructed the jury it was
not such a college as is recognized by the
state laws Of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
PLANS FOR A BIG HOTEL
independence is to Have Hostelry
Costing $75, 900.

independence. Sept. 1O-The plans for
$4,000 hotel for Independence have
capitalists of this city. THE plans call
for the finest hotel building in this part
of the state. 1t will be a three-story
building. 140x150 feet with 100 rooms and
all the modern hotel improvements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
Small Bruise win Be Fatal.

Independence, Sept. 10-R. d. Hand
ley, former proprietor of the Hickman
hotel of this city, is reported dying to-
DAY from blood poisoning, the result of
small bI+uise on his thumb. which he
received last week. It has extended
through his entire system and he can not
live long.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
ROCK Ireland ofaoials Here.

General Superintendent A. J. Hit.
Superintendent of Motive Power and
sstant SUPERINTENDENT of Motive Power
and Equipment A. L. Studer of the Rock
Island were in Topeka Saturday in
private car No. 500. They went from
Topeka to Horton. From Horton the
officials will make a. trip of inspection
over the southern lines of the system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
Marion's Prosperity.

Marion, Sept. 10.-Compilations from
the records show that while 225 farm
years ending with 1896, only Sc have been
foreclosed since. Only five have been
foreclosed this year. In the past IL
months practically half million dollars
in farm and city mortgages have been
paid off in this county, the best record
in the county'S history.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
Gas Found Near Canev.

Independence. Sept. Unnatural gas
has been found in the well being drilled
by the Caney Gas company, one and a
half miles north of Caney. at depth of
900 feet The Caney Gas company has
the contract to furnish gas for the city
of Caney, and they will begin at once
piping the gas from this well to Caney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10

nothing to do with the suit brought by
Kansas City grain buyers against the
Missouri Pacific railroad. In fact, don't
know of any such suit. Our action will
not affect rates between Crete, Neb., and
Kansas City and st. Louis"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Great
Favorite.

The soothing and healing properties of
this remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt
and permanent cures have made 1t a great
favorite with people everywhere. 1t is es-
pecial1y priced by mothers of small chill
dren for colds, Group and whooping cough,
as it always affords quick relief and as 1T
contains no opium or other harmful drug
it may be given confidently to baby
as to an adult For sale by all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
Killed in a Runaway.

Lindsborg, Sept. 10.-Mr Perry Peter
SON, young farmer near Assaria, Ii
dead from the result of a runaway. He
was thrown from buggy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10

The Wife of the PugiIist Announces
That She Will Sue for Divorce.

New York, Sept. 10.-James ]. Cor
bett sailed for Europe on the Cunard
Aine steamship Campania- His depart
secrecy, and unknown to some OF his
most intimate friends. When the for
ner datts champion was wen cast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
Saturdays Baseball
NATIONAL LEAGTIE

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Cincinnati, 2; Boston, l. ~
st. Louis. s; New York, 8
Chicago, 5; Philadelphia, 2.
Ptttsburg, 1876; Brooklyn, 7-6.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Milwaukee, 10; Buffalo. 3.
Kansas City. 10: Cleveland, s.
Detroit, s; Chicago, o.
indianapolis. 5; Minneapolis, L
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Sept. 10.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Showers and thunder storms to-
night; Tuesday fair; variable winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10

Best Prescription For Malaria,
Chills and Fever is a bottle of Groves
TastelesS Chill Tonic. 1t Is simply iron
and ouinine in tasteless form. No cure
mo pay. Price. Soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10
Sumner Complaints,
DYSENTERY, DIARRHGA,
CHOLERA MORBUS.

Taking Railways Ready Relief in water
will in a few moments cure Cramps,
Spasms. Sour Stomach, Nausea Heart
burn MaIarfaf FeverS, Sick Headache,
Collie FIatulency and all Internal Pains
Externally for rheumatism. Neuralgia,
Sciatica- Sprains, Bruises, Mosquito
Bites Stfngs of Insects, Sunburns, Burns
Toothache, Headache, Pains in the Back
fhe annlication of N
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10

Sandy Hook, his wife announced that
they had separated and that she would
sue the pugilist for divorce.
A report that attended his going was
ests here and might not soon return.
With Corbett went George Considine,
his manager. Their names did not APP
pear on the passenger list. 1t was be-
ieved that they had taken passage un-
der other names
John r. Considfne. Corbettss partner
in his saloon at 1903 Broadway, con-
firmed the report OF their sailing.
Mrs. Corbett was seen at her apart
ments, 215 West Thirty-fourth street
She said she knew her husband intend
ed to sail for Europe yesterday and
made it pain that she did not care If he
never came back She said the time
had come to make a statement of her
reations with the fighter.
it a secret that and Mr.. Corbett have
net been living together for about six
months. We separated by mutual con-
sent, and If he has gone away TO stay
I shall consider myself well rid Of him
We were married five years ago and he
has treated me cruelty ever since"
St. Louis Team Loses Member.
st. Louis, Mo, Sept. 10.-Louis Criger.
the king catcher of the St. Louis team,
will not be with the club the balance
of this season in the east. At Pittsburg
he tore the muscles of his left side SO
as to incapaciate him from playing. He
has gone to his home in Elhhart, Ind.
and is not expected to be ut for duty
before the end of the month, Robinson
will catch in all the games until Buelow'
VINO was farmed out to Denver, winds
up his season, early next week, when
he will join the cardinals and play the
position the balance of the season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-10

to the part or parts affected VIII In
stantIy relieve and soon cure the suf-
ferer of these complaints. Sold by all
RADwAY & CO.. New York.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-08-09
Town Of Moose.

In this county there is probab.S
~ no other township that has in9
| a few short years made bigger
progress than the township of
Moose, which bounds Sheylint
township on the south. It prom
ises to be the best farming COM
munity in the county. During
this dry season, the crops seem to-
promise a big yield, and they look
| fine. One farmer swears that his
wheat will yield over20 bushels toS
the acre.
The farmers are industrious and
they have been making their mark
right along. "A lot Of blooded
stock is being raised and several
hundred acres Of new land is be-
ling broken this year. Some farrn-s
ers have as much as SO acres into
small grain. There are two thresh- M
ing machines in Moose, in spite Of
| the common remark that there are
no threshers in this county.
Four years ago there was only
one schoolhouse in Moose with an
attendance Of II. Now there are
four districts, each with q fine
frame building, neatly painted and
furnished with a "a inch bell; the
smallest attendancein any district
lis 27, The largest 4S.
There are 1O2 voters in the
town. One year ago there was not
a frame house in sight, now there
are nine. Four years ago the COM
munity was supplied with mail
once a week; now a daily mail from
north and south is not too much.
And these are only few changes
which mark the rapid progress Of
a promising township.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-08-09

being made this season, and we
see no reason why the village will
not continue to grow as the sur
rounding country continues to be-
settled up. Shevlin will always
be a good shipping and trading
point with the farmers, We were
informed that the railroad receipts
show that Shevlin is already the
second best town in the county.
Whatever it's future may be, the
people Of Sheylin are well satisfied
with the present.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-08-09
Are OF Birds.

It is only possible at present to coll
lect data from the duration of lives of
birds in captivity; evidence otherwise
must be unreliable, and it is purely a
matter of theory as to whether the I'M
natural possible life is greater than
that under the unnatural conditions OF
captivity. There are records of a
nightingale havi1sss lived rs years, a
thrush Il, blackbird that was still
alive at 201s, a goldfnch %, and sky
larks of "a and 20 Ravens. owls and
cockatoos are popularity supposed to
live to a very great age, and the fol.
lowing record appears to be authentic:
Raven, SO. gray parrot, so and 30; blue
macaw, 81 eagle owls, So, and ons
still alive at 68. Some aquatic birds
appear to live to a ripe old age, for
We hear of a heron of so, goose so.
nute swan 10.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1900-08-09

YIYo the person who secures a club Of five yearly
F. subscribers to the PIONEER. Our regular gar ].
names sending us Five Dollars we will send you,
free Of cost, a handsome book.