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Gilpin observer., 1900-02-01

If a man made no good resolution
New Years day he would be quite
lonesome, having none to break.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-01

A curious man bent over the swiftly
moving Chicago river so fondly that he
fell in. Free baths should be strictly
prohibited in the river, admitting that
the temptation is now very strong.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-01

Taking a drop and taking a tumble
are not synonymous, but one may lead
to the other.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-01

Religion may have its drawbacks,
but the backsliders are generally the
victims.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-01

Il takes the lone fisherman to'reel on
catchy yarn.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-01

Nervousness is the bud and lunacy
the flower in full bloom.
Gilpin observer., 1900-02-01
The British charge pell-melT, and the
Beers continue to shell we'll.
The advance agent isn't necessarily
a forward man, but he usually is.

The individual who frequently goes
on tear is seldom able to pay the rent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-08
SANTA FE CHANGES.
Extensions of Territory Announced
on the Oklahoma Division.

A number of important changes have
been made on the Oklahoma division of
the Santa FTe-
Trafnnaster J. F MeNaIIy has had
his jurisdiction extended to include that
portion of the Eastern Oklahoma rail-
way from Eastern Oklahoma Junction
to Saltwater, O. Z
ter. viii be from mile post $50. Arkansas
City extension. just east OF Eastern Ok
Iahona Junction to Purcell L T. and
the Eastern Oklahoma railway from
Eastern Oklahoma Junction to SILVIA
ter. 0. T Headquarters will be at
Guthrie
The Jurisdiction of W Ellington. road
master. win be over the F. E & W Y.
from Florence TO Winfield Junction
Over the w & S W from Winfield
Junction to Arkansas City and Arkan-
sas City extension from Arkansas City
to mile post $50, Just east of Eastern
Oklahoma Junction. Headquarters at
Arkansas City.
The Jurisdiction of Roadmaster C. NJ.
Cornell is extended to include that part
of the c. K & w from Augusta to Null
vane. Headquarters at Newton
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cific Railway company to induce Beers
to come TO this country and settle on
the cheap lands owned by the corpora
ton along its lines in Kansas. Nebraska
Wyoming and other western states. c.
E Mainland, one Of the chief land
agents of the company. visited Wash
ingron during the recent stay Of the en-
v0ys in that city and conferred with
them it is said, regarding the COM
pany'S colonization scheme.
Mr.. Wantland. who is Of Dutch an
cestry, is confident that thousands Of
the farmers of the TransvaaI will come
to the United States rather than submit
to British rule if the result of the pres
ent war favors the latter nation. The
railroad company has promised to re-
fund all railroad fares paid by the Beers
from any port in the country to the
western lands provided the ticket pur-
chaser buys go acres Of land.
It is understood that the Beers in the
TransvaaI will leave there If their in
dependence is taken from them and IA
vOrabIe offers from this country would
be listened to eagerly. according to the
B0er ENJOYS. Mr.. Vessels one of the
representatives of the South African
Republic, said yesterday. While we
believe that the Beers will obtain free
dom, or at least partial freedom. within
a year or so, If not at once, we are very
uncertain as TO the future If any def
mite offer is made to Us as the official
representatives of the people in South
Africa we shall be glad 70 lay 1t before
them and give them an opportunity To
/ decide whether they wish to come to
/ America or not %
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Mr.. Edward Grafstrom Assumes
His New Position in Topeka.
Recently Appointed Mechanical
Engineer of the Santa Fe.
HAS HAD EXPERIENCE.
Was Connected With Pennsyl-
Yania Lines For IL Years.
Later Held Similar Position on
Illinois Central.

Mr.. Edward Grafstrom. who was re-
Gently appointed mechanical engineer
Of the Santa Fe, has arrived in Topeka
and viii at once take up the duties of
the position.
Mr. Grafstrom succeeds Mr.. R. F.
Hoffman, who resigned some time ago
to take a position with q railway pub
LEGATION in the east
The new engineer is a graduate Of
the Boras Technical college, one
Of the foremost colleges in
Sweden. When he first came to
America he became connected with the
Pennsylvania. lines and remained with
this system II years in the capacity Of
mechanical engineer. He went from
this road to the Illinois Central. 1eav-
Ing that line TO accept the position with
the Santa Re
Mr.. Grafstrom will have charge
OF all locomotive, car and other
draughdng and of the physical
and chemical laboratories. His
work viii be under the direction Of the
assistant perintendent of machinery
Mr. Grafstrom is a frequent contrib
utor TO the technical press An instruc-
tive article by him appears in the June
number OF the American Engineer and
Railroad Journal, on the subject
Freight and Car Draft Gears"
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1T is FINISHED.
First Session of 56th Congress
Brought to a Close.

Washington, June s.-Congress ad-
j0drncd sine die at 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon For the senate it was a
day Of waiting. The naval appropria-
tior bill--the stumbling block to final
adj0urnment-cOuld not be agreed to
by the cJnferaes of the two houses, and
the disagreement was reported TO the
senate early in the day. The report
was accepted by the senate. which re-
fused TO request another conference,
although Mr.. Hale expressed the belief
that an agreement might be reached
At 3 o'clock. after several recesses had
been taken il became known TO the SEN
ate that the house had concurred in the
senate amendment remaining in con-
trOversy. and soon afterWard the house
resolution providing for final adjourn
ment was passed. an amendment fixing
the hour at > O'Clock. June z.
1t was not until 4.40 O'Clock. twenty
minutes before the hour fixed for ad-
journment. that the president pro tenn
of the senate Mr. FRYE affixed his sig
nature TO the naval bill
With some other measures it was hur-
r1ed to the president, who was in wait
ing in his room at the capitol and was
signed by him a few minutes later
TIE concluding hour of the session
was purely social session. No bust
ness beyond the adoption of the Gus
tomary resolution Of thanks to the
chair (AIr. Frye was accomplished
IN acknowledgment of the compli-
mant Mr.. FRYE delivered a brief and
graceful speech. which was received
with cordial applause throughout the
chamber
The conclusion Of the work of the
senate was quiet and perfunctOry. at
tended by no exciting scenes. such as
are often incident to the close Of a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-08
BIBLE FOR RA1L ROAD MEN.
One Presented to Santa Fe Engineers
and Firemen Shows Result of Use.

A table in the reading room of the en-
gineers and firemen OF the Santa F'e in
this city is piled high with technical pa
pers and magazines The only book to
be found on the table is a Bible The
book appears to have had considerable
use, although it has not been the pro-
perty Of the reading room for q very
great length OF time
The book IS an international Teachers
Bible with a concordance. references.
and helps. together with full set of
maps On the front fly leaf is found the
following
The A T. & s F. Railroad Engineers
and Firemens' Reading Room at To-
peka. Kansas:
This Bible is presented for the use Of
the men using this room. by a fellow
railroad man in the hope that It may in
terest- instruct. or help while away q
lonely hour. with the fervent wish that
we who have to take our lives in our
hands and the lives of our fellow be-
ings, may realize our responsibilities
and be preserved from all harm
With the best wishes and kindsst re-
CARDS THE GIVER
Topeka. Kan, July 1s. 1899.
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tons are sustained in a large measure
I ne receiver was guilty OF abseu-ing him
self from Office without leave and he was
somewhat careless in handling official
documents However, such conduct IS ex-
cused- because of the excellent reputat ton
Of the receiver and Of his general. accur-
ate and honest supervision Of his offIcs
and his prompt and correct reports to this
office The department has a right
though 70 presume that its officers are
at their posts OF duty and the right OF
the public to hnd them there is equally
unQuesuOned- There IS a further palIia-
ton IN the receivers absence wherein it
appears that sickness sometimes was the
occasion and which If properly shown at
the time would have been protection TN
der the regulations Therefore, as 10 Suc1
unauthorized absence and to such neg
lect- the charges are sustained and inzo-
far the receiver merits the csnsurs OF THIS
office. and It IS SO conveyed 70 him Be-
yond this Z Is not proper % go This Of
nee can not uphold the inspector as 70 tne
further charges as 70 his Incompetence.
false certifeztiou or regur5inE ccli1Siou
with applicant to purchase lands FOR tbs
receivers own use
-Second-Tshee receiver makes compIete
rerutatl0n OF these other charges. and n
M opinion. the evidence does not sup
part the inspectors complaint as 70 such
items. and 1 must report that find Re-
CeiVer Anderson sustained in competence
as an officer. and in integrity and So
ity-
such being the conclusion reached IN
this review of the case. the recomuenda-
ton of the inspector IS not c0ncurred in.
and Cyrus Anderson should be retained as
receiver Of the Colby land Office
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session, and when the gaveI fell finally
expressions Of relief and gladneSs were
heard from all senators.
IN THE HOUSE.
Washington, June SIN marked con-
trast with the exciting scenes attend
ing the bitter struggles Of the closing
hours Of the session, Speaker Hender-
son laid down his gaveI at o'clock
yesterday afternoon at the conclusion
of one Of the most picturesque scenes
which has ever occurred in the hall Of
representatives. During a brief recess
taken within 30 minutes of the time
fixed for the final adjournment to give
the president an opportunity to affix
his signature TO the bills that were be
ing rushed to him for approval. a
group OF members, led by Mr.. Mercer
(Nev.1, Mr. Rau CTex-), Mr. Fitzger-
aid (Mass-) and BIr- Tawney (AIinn-)
cOngregated in the area TO the left of
the speakers rostrum and began sing
ing patriotic airs The galleries were
banked TO the doors Columbia, Gem
Of the Ocean Aud Lang Syne,"
The Red, White and Blue" success
SIveiy rang out As the singing pro-
ceeded members Joined the group until
without regard to age or party the en-
tire membership Of the house Joined in
the chorus The spectators in the gal
ler1eS apDlauded each song until the
strains Of Dixie filed the hall Then
their unbounded enthusiasm broke out
in wild cheers But the enthusiasm
Dixie evoked was not to be compared
with the remarkable demonstration
which followed when, in a clear, ring
ing tenor. Mr.. Fitzgerald (0Iass-) start
ed the national anthem with the in
spring words Through the dawn's
early light"
The principal feature Of the closing
day in the house was the reversal OF its
action in turning down the conferees on
the naval bill for yielding on the item
relating to ocean surveys Over night
the sentiment OF the house underwent
a complete change and the members
voted by r large majority to accept
outright the senate amendment, which
goes much further than the compro-
mise which the cOrferees offered The
new conferees. led by Mr. Cannon, who
bad brought in a compromise which
/ they considered more satisfactory, were
iguOminiously pushed aside It was a
distinct victory for the old couferees.
AIessrs. FOss (IlL), Dawson CW. Va.
ard Cummings IN " The other fea-
ture of the closing day was the course
of Mr.. Lentz (O) in blocking unani-
nous consent legislation For three
days he has objected to bills because
the majority would. not allow the tes-
tfmony in the Occur d'Alene investiga-
ton to be printed, and he maintained
( his position to the end
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-08
NoRTHWEsTERN's ANNUAL
Stockholders Rally the Purchase of
Several Branch Lines.


Chicago. June S.-The stockholders of
the Chicago & Northwestern railway
held their annual meeting here Be
fore proceeding TO the transaction Of
regular business. they took favorable
action on the proposition of the direc-
tors to purchase a number Of proprie-
tary roads The roads which were at
fected by this action and which viii be-
come a part of the parent system are
The Boyer Valley, The Harlan and
kukman. The Minnesota and Iowa, The
Iowa. Minnesota and Northwestern.
The Winona and St. Peter, The Dakota
Central and the Minnesota and South
Dakota.
The annual statement shows a total
net income for the year ending May 1
of S10.051. pa. From this sum for real
estate purchases. construction and other
items, together with dividends on the
common and preferred stock were
taken, leaving a surplus, exclusive OF
the land income, Of 1,594, 300.
The session was much longer than
had been expected by many and a
rumOF was afioat TO the effect that
some changes in the officers Of the road
were under discussion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-08
GAS IN OKLAHOMA.
Rich Discovery Made at the Rock
Island Town Of Granite.

FL Reno, Ok, June S.-Great excite
-Iu14sl .Msu sul.s1IuBL0 IL sIEBAaId ausu
nal town of the Rock Island road, over
the discovery of natural gas on the
farm of J. L. Armstrong, about two
miles from the new town. and at the
base Of Headquarters Mountain, in the
Wichita range. The flow was struck last
Thursday while boring for water, and is
of such strength as TO stop further pro-
gress until more suitable machinery
may be obtained The gas has a pres
sure of probably rs pounds
A large corporation was formed to
handle it, and immediate steps taken to
utilize the flow. Indications of coal and
oil have been seen in that country for
several years, but the discovery OF nat
uraI gas in the wichita Mountains was
a great surprise. The Rock Island has
built into that country, and as a result
the mountains are swarming with pros
pectOrs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-08
TRAMP TRAINING SCHOOL.
Railroad Officials Declare That One
Exists at Denver.

The tramp question IS one that is
giving the railroads considerable trou-
BILE Railroad men say that the city of
Denver is a training school for tramps
Boys and young men will begin their
career there by hanging around the wa
ter tank, boarding freight and passen-
ger trains and riding out to the repair
ing several months After becoming
thoroughly accustomed to stealing they
begin to extend their journeys. Becon-
ing Drawer they make a run to Color
ado. Springs and Limon- And finally, to
add the finishing touches to their. course
of instruction a trip is made to Color
ado Springs, Pueblo and back by way
Of the Springs and I-frnon to Denver.
After this they are ready to take long
transcontiuautal tours
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surplus for the -.

Surplus for the year...........S . 462. 40 u
in addition TO dividends there was ais
tributed among the stockholders S4ss.-
$50 50. as a special dividend.
In comparison with the previous year,
passenger earnings show an increase OF
S4S7. 1857. or S.65 per cent, which is made
up Of an increase in earnings from con-
Meeting lines of S117, 016-66. or 1872 per cent
and an increase from business originating
on our line of 1910. ABS 81. or S-79 per cent
The total number of passengers carried
increased ~ coz. or 1907 per cent The
average distance travelled by each passen-
ger during the year ending March 81, 1898.
was forty-tvvo miles. and during the past
year forty miles The rate per passenger
per mile for the year ending March 81,
1899 was Z.34 cents. and for the year end
ing March 81 1850. was 2-62 cents
Freight earnings for the year increased
81 SIS. 4S6 ~. or 1858 per cent The revenue
from through freight freight delivered 10
or received from connecting hnesl IN
creased 1894 6S7 or 11S5 per cent and the
revenue from local freights increased
1884. 749. 4s. or SIS per cent OF the entire
freight earnings 59-14 per cent was from
through freight. and 40.s6 per cent from
local freight The movement of freight,
as compared with the previous year,
shows an increase of 639, 616 tons or 81
per cent the rate per ton per mile being
0.s9 cent the same as for the last fiscal
YEAR
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-08
ENGINE OF MANY NUMBERS.
Identity of L. & 7. Locomotive No. l
Has Changed Several Times.

Lion Tanner Amos Beeler made
trip with the Leavenworth and Topeka
engine No 1 yesterday. This engine
may boast Of having had more numbers
than falls to the lot Of an ordinary en-
CINE The engine IS an efght-wheeler.
This engine was originally No. l. on
the Wichita & Western railway After
doing service on this road the initials
were changed from W & ". to A. T. &
s. 2. After the initials were changed
the engine first bore the number OF 491.
Later this was changed to Il. And final
", the engine, after being in the repair
shops for several weeks has come out
the l. & 7. No. /
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-08
a PREsIpENrs RoMANcE.
Railway Executive Marries Girl De-
spite an Irate Father.

Sioux City. Ia, June s.-W. c McNa-
mara, president Of Eastern Nebraska
and Gulf railroad, and Miss Mary Nc
AIlfster. Of Dakota City. Neb., were
united in marriage yesterday at the
Hotel Garrison, Justice of the Peace
Ferris performing the ceremony.
The young bride was driven forty
miles in the night from Pender. Neb.
This move was made to prevent the
irate father of the girl from interfering
with the ceremony Mcnamara and the
father have been fighting in the courts
for weeks for possession of the girl.
McAIlister has made many threats and
there may be more trouble yet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-08
RAILROAD LOCALS.

J. C BonnelI advertising agent Of the
Rock Island made a call at the Rock
Island passenger Office IN this city yes
terday.
Rev HsO. OFT. the newly elected pas
tor Of the English Lutheran church in
this city. delivered an address in the
Santa F'e coach shop today at noon. A
large crowd was present
Dean Low, Of the Rock Island law
department, is in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-08
Excursion For Colorado Teachers.

The Rock Island Will run an excursion
from Colorado points east on June II
and p This excursion will be for school
teachers The schools have all been let
out for the summer and the teachers
will be given the opportunity to visit
the eastern cities. The passenger de-
partment has ordered extra equipment
in the shape Of ten Pullman sleepers.
These sIeepers viii be for use on the
special trains
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Tickets will be sold from points Of
Missouri Pacific to Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo. Colo. and Salt
Lake and ogden, Utah. June 1st to Sep
TENDER 18th, at greatly reduced rates
See nearest ticket agent or write
H. c TOWNSEND, G. P & T A.
St Louis, No.
2. E NIPPS, Agent,
Topeka, Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-08
Broke the CLAY Pigeon Record.

Utica, y. Y, June Sat the state
shoot in this city today J. S. flaming
killed 21S clay pigeons with a miss, thus
breaking the worlds record. The high
est previous score was I'll. made by c
A Young. of Ohio
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-08
DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS,
PUEBLO AND RETURN, $24,
va &c santa &c.
Tourist Rates Id CoIorado and Utah.

Tickets on sale June 1st; stopover al
lowed at Colorado common points.
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ROCK ISLAND SHOWING.
Full Text of Report Submitted to
Stockholders by Pres. Purdy.

The report submitted by President
Pur1y at the annual meeting of the Rock
Island stockholders in Chicago this week
was as follows:
Cross earnings from operation. So. $50, s04- 81
Operating expensesS14 0S3. 7eS .
Taxes ....-.......-.. SSS 6S2- Sc
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Base Ball.

Santa Fe Reds vs. Washburn college.
Saturday. June 9Th. Admission Csc
Game called at $3.50.
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BoERs AND UNION PAc1F1c
Representative Vessels viii Lay Pro
posals Before His People.

Chicago. June s.-A vigorous effort IS
being made BY officials Of the Union Pa
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Net earnings from operations 7.66s, 154 %
Add income from loans and in
EeSUmengS --------:-.----. oSe'A0S-9L
land sold ..............-.. 5000. 90
Net income .....................sS 8. 1853 500. "a
From this amount has been paid:
For interest on
bonded debt. ...-... S, 055, 313-33
For rentals of Ieas-
ed lines -. 7,A6s9
For rentals and
tolls Missouri riv-
er bridges ....--.- 134. 5000
ordividend on cap
iual stock, per
cent ...........-... 1893. $500
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R. ". Sqoires, 732 Kansas Avlnue.
A. O. Rosser 10th and Topeka Avenue.
Swift & Holiday Drug Co., 523 Kansas Avenue.
A Kane & Co.. Family Drug Store Kansas Avenue
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-11-02
Projected Reservoirs.

Sioux City, la, Oct. a9.--Colonel \.
NJ. Chittcndcn, United States engineer
at this point, has just returned from
Watcrtown, s.. d., where he investi-
gated the matter of the projected
reservoirs, in which to store the sur
plus water of the Sioux river in spring
tine and release it when wanted dur
ing the drier portions of the year The
colonel will report favorably to the
war department on this subject. The
plan is to construct dam across the
Zig Sioux river, So as to back the in
tcrrupted waters into Lake Kampesla
During the summer when stock is
looking for water along the course of
the stream the stored water will be let
out and the river made running
stream during the whole year
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-11-02
SCRIM MAGE WITH STRIKERS.
Eight Soldiers and Fifteen of tho Mob
Were Injured.

Montreal. Oct 27.--Twcnty three
were wounded, one fatally, in n con-
flict between militia and striking mill
hands at Valley Field Que
Two hundred men employed on the
foundations of n new mill went ont on
strike demanding an increase of -
cents day in their pay. The company
refused to deal with the union. The
strikers prevented the company from
shipping goods and held up the COM
pany's coal pile. The local police were
powerlcss. The company had to have
coal or shut down. A message was
sent to Montreal for military assist
ance.
At dusk big crowd composed of
strikers and their sympathizers gath
cred near the mill and began throwing
stones through the windows and other
wise destroying property. The troops
charged the mob with fixed bayouets
They were driven back. Eight of their
number were wounded, two of them
seriously. The strikers had fifteen
men injured, one fatally.
Reinforcements were then asked
from Montreal. and 300 men with med
zeal assistance left there promptly.
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Wedding Trip on an Auto.

La Porte, Ind, Oct. CIV. w.
Baker and bride of ManlIato, Mimi.
are en- route to New York city on their
wedding tour. The couple are travel
ing across the country in an automo-
bile, this novel way of making bridal
tour being one of the anti-nuptial
agreements
Mr.. Baker is wealthy and the ma
chine which is carrying them overland
was built specially for this long trip
This couple claim that the distinction
belongs to them of adopting this novel
method of making a wedding.