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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
NEW U. P. TRAIN.
Additional Service to Be Provided
Between Chicago and Portland.

Salt Lake, Utah, Feb. s.-OficiaIs of
the Union Pacific, Oregon Short Line
and o. r. & N. met here and decided
to place in service a second through
train between Portland and Chicago.
The train will leave Portland in the
morning. At Ogden the officials named,
with Northwestern and Southern Pa
cific officials, met to discuss changes to
be made in through service on account
of the Southern Pacific's recent change
for the benefit of the Rio Grande lines.
The through service, however, via the
latter route. will not be materially
changed. The Ogden gateway was not
discussed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
Through Rock Island Service.

The new through Chicago-San Fran
cisco service of both the Rock Island
and Burlington roads will be inaugural
ed at 1920 pm. February %. Both roads
will run through Pullman sleepers, and
the Rock Island will in addition have
a continuous dining car on the train.
The passenger going by the Rock ISL
and viii be given the opportunity of
seeing the grandest scenery in the Uni
ted States by daylight as the train is
so scheduled that the Rockies are
crossed in the daytime. A six hours
stop at Salt Lake will give an oppor-
tunity to see Mormontown while rest
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
Missouri Pacific in Oklahoma.

Guthrie, Q. T, Feb. 8.-A Missouri
Pacific engineering corps is now survey
ing into Oklahoma. 1t started at Penn
Junction, about thirty miles east of
Arkansas City, and worked south to the
headwaters of the Salt Fork in the
Usage nation. Salt Fork was followed
to the Arkansas river. The surveyors
are keeping a southerly course, and will
probably strike Pawnee and ingalls,.
and will then veer to the southwest and
divide the territory between the Frisco
and Santa Fe into Oklahoma City
Such was the programme three months
ago. and it is presumed that the plans
outlined at that time will be carried out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08

chine, run by power, and is constructed
of two parts. One is really an ordinary
bit which all carpenters use, and the
other is a hollow square tool, sharpened
at one end and similar to FOUR chisels
this hollow square tool, the bit is swiftly
AS the bit sinks into the wood, it cuts
a round hole, and being followed by the
square tool, which cuts out the remain-
ing corners of the hole the result is that
g. square hole is bored out The rapidity
with which the bit turns and the power
with which the square tool is pushed into
the wood, at the same time, insureS a
clean cut and quickly bored hole.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
Train a Mile Long.

Wichita, Feb. s.-The biggest train
ever known to have passed through
Wichita went through over the Rock
Island. The train was No. 95, a Texas
freight and consisted of two engines,
ninety-two loaded cars and way car.
The reason why such a big train was
sent out was because the yards at Her
ington were so crowded that the yard
force was compelled to work at a very
great disadvantage, so they put all cars
that were billed for points south of
Caldwell into one train and sent them
out with a double header.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
FROM LAS VEGAS.

The night office at Ojita. formerly
Blackwell, has been closed.
Iron bridges Nos. 10 and II are being
erected on the Hot Springs branch
VIM. Whittier, a. train dispatcher in the
early days of Las Vegas, is here again to
go to work.
Conductor w. ]. Fugate has gone up to
Denver with his wife whom he met at La
Junta, and Conductor Ed La Rue has las
run.
Passenger Conductor Ed. Stimmel has
gone up to Denver to be accompanied
home by his wife, his run on the Hot
Springs branch being temporarily taken
by Conductor Alcott.
A letter received in Albuquerque from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08

Withstands the Tests In Santa f.
Yards.

The new wrecker which has recently
been turned out of the Santa Fe shops,
was tested yesterday and found to be
sisted in the lifting of the front end of
one of the large ten wheeled locomotives,
which was secured from the scrap pile
for the occasion, and also a fiat car,
loaded with car wheels.
This new wrecker is made Of wood, and
although strong enough for ordinary
work is not nearly 50 powerful as the
steel wrecker which has been in service
on the road for many years. The new
wrecker Will be sent to some of the divi-
sion points on the branch lines of the
Santa Fe road, where the equipment of
the road is not so heavy as is met with
on the main line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08

President D. B. Robinson, of the FRS
co line, announces that the gentleman,
who is now at the Coronado Beach hotel,
viii leave for the east in few days and
viii pay a visit to the Duke City.
Steps have been taken by the wives Of
railway conductors toward the organiza-
ton Of a ladies' auxiliary to the o. r. c.
here. Mrs Geo. M Hill has been elected
chairman, pro tenn, and Mrs. Sibey secre-
tary pro tenn. Application has been made
to the grand lodge for a charter and nee
essary supplies upon the receipt of which
q full CORPS Of Officers will be chosen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
Another 2. & g. President.

St Joseph, Mo-, Feb. S-A prominent
railway official and personal friend of
w. c. Brown, general manager of the
c. B. & O., at Chicago, formerly gem
eral manager of the Burlington lines in
Missouri. with headquarters in St. Jo-
7seph, tonight said that Mr.. Brown had
besn offered the presidency of the Kan
sas city, Pittsburg & Gulf railway and
had accepted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08

Washington, Feb S.-The house COM
rnittee on public lands acted favorably
on the bill by Representative Mondeu
allowing a second homestead to one
who has committed or has lost his
homestead without relinquishmenr
for value. The committee also heard
Colonel Buffalo" Jones in favor Of the
bill for a buffalo reservation in New
Mexico. He stated that the American
buffalo was almost extinct the entire
number the world over being about 300
or 400
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
BoREs A SQUARE HOLE
Peculiar Tool In Use In Railway
Shops.

A bit which bores square holes. is in
existence. and a visit to the Rock Island
shops will convince the most skeptical
that such a thing can be done As
strange as it may seem. that a round bit
will bore a square hole, yet 1t is being
done q thousand times a day, and when
once understood, It is so exceedingly SIM
pie that it does not seem strange at all.
The tools which do this work are called
hollow mortise bits. They come IN diff
ferent sizes, and a square hole OF any
diameter may be bored out with them.
The tool Is made to ut in a boring ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy.
brain flag into mental power. They re-
wonderful in building up the health. Only
Csc per box. Sold at Waggoners drug
store, 731 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
Stock Rates Forced Down.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 8-The state
board of transportation has reseinded
its order of a week ago, compelling the
maintenance of car load rates on live
stock in lieu of the existing 100 pound
rate, and adopted an order reducing the
rate on hogs 5 per cent. and on cattle
10 per cent. The board tomorrow will
make this action operative and begin
an investigation of railway freight rates
with a view to ordering further reduc-
tons if found to be justified.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
SHAKESPEARE NOTICE.
Associate Members Requested t.
Bring TIL sir. Tickets to
FIad & Grubbs.

All associate members of the ladies'
Music club who have sold one ticket to
the Shakespeare lecture-song recital
are requested to bring their associate
tickets to FIad & Grubbs' drug store
Friday or Saturday and receive two
tickets to this entertainment in accord
ance with agreement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08

turn to Wellington in a few days and
go on the extra board here. One side
of the Notwithstanding passenger
run has been thrown into the chain
gang and runs as a mixed train, and
as a consequence several changes have
been made in the trainmen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08

Boston, Feb. S.-Henry A. Holcomb, of
New Bedford, manufacturer, flied a pc
tition in bankruptcy today. Liabilities,
s., 1851, ABS; assets, none. The unsecured
claims amount to $67. 800; the notes and
bills which ought to be paid by other par
ties to his transa ctions A,283, 6S1. The in
debtedness is chiefly to New Bedford,
Providence and Boston banks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
DEAR SIRs:-
Nov. is. 1899.


THEoDORUs VAN WICK, former Editor of the Mt. Vernon
News, and of the prosperous real estate
brokers in New York, 128 South Eleventh Avenue,
Mount Vernon, N. Y.
To WHOM MAY
had been sufferer for the past five years from
attacks of rheumatism and kidney trouble probably
tracted by exposure hunting expeditions and wadng
streams. tried many remedies the patent and other
kind but of them seemed to do any good.
persuaded by old and valued friend to Swamp Root
and frankly confess that has benefited other
medicine has. feel like myself again. do not
have the constant aches and pains which at time
ed to make life unbearabe 1t is positive benefit in all
of this kind. always keep in the house. is
Just necessary bread and butter.
Very respectfully,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
DIR. K1LMER & Co..
GENTLEMEN:

S the
of
with trouble
would for time but o
sen for a 1eof Swamp fd
a
drug and consider myself perfectly do not have during the
all and
still using They, myself h
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from idney andb dde diseases
renain,yo yours veryt
o the Greater York.
of
helped wonderfully Have bottles purchased from
if m IN IL
entirely cured, and chefly medicine suffering
kdneydi GrandS NewY okCt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
SANTA FE LOCALS.

J. W. Gibbons, foreman of the loco
motive paint department here, attended
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
MR.
''COLDS"

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vents, Colds. Coughs, Sore Throat, Infiu-
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the Joints, Lumbago, Inflammation, Rheu-
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Asthma, Difficult Breat thing.
1t is a Sure Cure for Every Pain, Sprains.
Bruises, Pains in the Back, Chest or
Limbs Ii. instantly stops the most excru-
Sol Sold tiI By l Druggists. RADwAY & CO.. New
York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08

enmAdeb whkhn o
tt Dr. & Co.. Bngham Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-08
HIS OWN PHYSICIAN ORDERED 1T.

Ne0O York, NOO. ~, 1899.
To Whom It May Concern:
all dozen health and spirits. from
oOerSOOrk on the exchange floor. deOeL0bed
neuralgia and also SaOered from acute attack of
rheumatism.
of course I had careful medical ATTENDANCE bit
SOAfIe cOmOGzescfg my physician himself ordered
me to take Scamp Root to build Ab my nerOOnS sys
tenn and PIT kidneys in shape 1t helped
than other cztratfOe tonic used nO0p
I al1G1s keep it in my medicine chest With best
soiShes IOr sufferers,
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D'''4 J.R ~ae~@ze~- ~dZO<oeS" e<s
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-08
10 nention-sven aside from the main one

b mentiou-even aside from the main one
that II Is not reliable.
The Romans Il would seem, adopted q
calendar and used II for the twofold pur-
pose of keeping a record of the days and
months Of the year and as a means OF tick
ling the vanity Of their petulant rulers. IL
is said that RouIulus contrived calendar
containing year OF ten months. The year
contained 30i days. The names OF tho
months were selected to suit the fancy OF
the arbitrary monarch. and not with the
view to serving any consistent purpose.
July and August, Q1intilis and Sextilfs,
were named in honor OF Julius Caesar and
Augustus and later the last named month
was heightened at tho expense OF another
month namely. February. to crafty the
vanity OF the capricious Augustus. This
| sovereign felt Sighted that his month did
not contain many days as July. SO the
| calendar was changed.
Again, the Decemvirs. IN the year 452
| made another change, and 1t was not until
| 15S2 that the people had anything In the
way of a reliable system for keeping a rec
ord OF time. This was when the Gregorian
calendar was adopted. This calendar has
| served the purpose Of all nations except
| that Of Russia. China and few others. bu,
| its inlperfections are not overlooked by any
| Of them They are rather tolerated because
| there seems to be nothing better in pros
pect.
For the past decade. however. astrone
uners. scientists. thinkers end business met
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-08

have IonEed for q practical calendar. This
demand has been increased In America
since the adoption OF standard time, The
organization of the Postal Union and the
drawing of all parts of the world so closely
together by telephone. the telegraph ana
rapid transit on land and water. During
the last century divers charts have been
invented, but for one cause and another
they have not met popular approval
The Russian Government, which has re-
tanned the Julian calendar. Is Just now
clamoring for something better. Indeed, II
has been decided 20 revise the calendar 10
make Il conform to the Gregorian calendar.
But while there Is a weil-marked sentiment
in the land OF the Gar against the Gregg
rian system, II is not at all improbable that
| the Russian Government may profit by tina
| advice of some OF Mr.. Bundy's friends IN
Washington and adopt the new calendar Of
| thirteen months.
On the heels of this decision upon the part
| Of the Russian Government comes the re-
port that a commission Is to meet at Paris
| during the Exposition to go fully into the
matter OF an International system of keep
| ing time. Whether this will be done or not
| at this time, II Is but a matter of time
| when the question will be taken up in SONS
| manner
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-08
FATHER OF
- - EXPOSITIONS.
To De immortalised BY . Grand Monumeu
In Pafis.

In Pafis.
wnrrEy FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBILo
A grand monument is to be erected to
tho memory Of Nicolas Francois de Neuf-
chateau, French Minister Of the Interior In
1888 and tho originator ana moving spirit
Of the first Paris Exposition
Paris was not the first city to hold N
exposition. London had one in 17bs and an
other In 1857: Prosue had one in 1891. But
that Of Paris was on larger and srander
scale. and for that reason Francois de Neur-
chateau is known TO history as the father
Of expositions." The monument to his
memory will be erected in Paris. perhaps
close 10 the site of his first exposition. on
the Champs de Mars
The opening of the first Paris fair which
was intended to give additional br'lliancy
to the festivals in honor Of the Republic.
was attended with great pomp. AT the ap-
pointed hour. on September, IS. Iiss. tho
Minister OF the Interior made his appear
ance In the Exposition building. escorted
by q number Of men carrying cocoa palms.
banana and other tropical plants. THESE
came from the Island of Trinidad. and
ELECTED great admiration and establishment
Busts OF Homer and Brutus. which occu-
pied d prominent place In the hail. were
crowned with golden laurel wreaths ard
then q choral ode to industry was sung
the ascension Of a hot-air balloon decor
ated with symbols Of freedom and tho
arts"
After thi, first step exhibitions occurred
At frequent inervals In Paris, and each
was bigger than tho preceding. In lS<S the
number Of exhibitors had risen TO $500. All
these exhibitors were national in scope.
The FIRST international exhibition was held
In London In 1851 the second in Paris In
1855. To the latter nearly 1900 exhibitors
contributed
Francois de Neufchateau was a man Of
some distinction. He was born near Neuf-
chateau in Lorraine. His precocious poet
zeal talent caused him to be regarded as
an infant prodigy. Later he studied law
and held various positions under the Gov
eminent.
In his capacity as Minister OF the In
terror (his portfolio including also agricul-
ture. commerce. manufactures. education
and the fine arts he rendered valuable
services to his country. He established the
museum Of the Louvre; gave s6 new lmpe,rs
hensive system of education. He vas Gre
ated Count by NAPOLEON. and In 1904 was
elected President of the Senate. He died in
12S. at the age Of u
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-08

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBilc.
Jefferson Harrison, double life pr1s-
oner in the State prison at Ananosa, la.
has secured his own pardon after years or
tho most untiring effort He has claimed
all along that the charge Of committing
four highway robberies-two OF stage coach
es and two of tra!ns-were not true; that
he was innocent, IN spite OF all the evil
dence against him. lie was forced TO 40
nit that tho evidence was strong. but stili
he insisted that he was not gu.lty-that ne
was an unfortunate victim OF circum-
stances. And. after so many years. he has
proved this to be SO. ct least TO tho salts
faction Of a large number Of his former
neighbors In Alabama, the prison attend
ants at Anamosa and the President or
United States.
Harrison's case was one OF the most Pc
culiar and remarkable Of Its kind In tho
criminal annals eff this country. A life
convict Ia no uncommon thing in any penal
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-08
THIRTEEN MONTHS MAY
SOON CONSTITUTE A YEAR.
Russia and Other Nations Considering New
Calendar, Invented by an Indiana Man,
Which Has Many Unique Features

STA and China did not adopt the Gregorian
calendar. The former country continued to
use the Julian calendar, which reckons time
from January !. % B. @. Because OF the
imperfections Of this calendar. Russia g
dates are now at variance some two weeks
with those of the rest of the world. China's
are Just at the present moment. more near
ly IN accord, for II was only q few months
ago that tho Dowager Empress issued an
edict which Get her dates nearly straight
Both the Gregorian and the Julian calen-
Oars havs many Objectionable features. In
the former there Is an irregular division OF
the months into days-e division that Is
much at variance with the lunar periods
and which creates great irregularity In the
recurrence Of church. business and holiday
dates-and there Is also the necessity FOL
leap years, and even for the occasional
omission Of 4 leap year. As for the Julian
calendar, thu objections are too numerous
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-08
PRISONER, WHO
CONDUCTED HIS OWN CASE,
PARDONED BY PRESIDENT

institution. but "double-life'' man. one
upon whose life the law has placed two
liens. Is rare. II is the first time In the
history of the Anamosa Penitentiary where
the Warden was commanded by two sep
arate Commitments TO hold the person OF
one individual until death should inter-
fere.
Harrison was received at the Anamosa
prison OIL the Eth day of May. 1893, from
the United States Court for the Northern
District Of Alabama. The Marshal in
charge of the prisoner surprised the peni-
Tertiary officials by handing them two COM
mltYnent papers in each of which the War
den was commanded to keep Harrison at
hard labor during the period Of his natural
nfe
Harrison was no ordinary prisoner. For
seven years he occupied the gloomiest pros
pect for future freedom Of any convict In
'1,fe row" He did not go into decline ard
give himself over to despair like one without
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-05
NUMBER 1S5.

One human beings consciousness
Of another, however brief, often
makes some difference in a life. MU-
tual influence is a mental and moral
fact. A lady gives a pleasant exam
pie. A housekeeper, after several
complaints TO her grocer, because
unsOund fruit had been sent her,
was one day offered a basket of
peaches and a basket of gem melons,
acoOmpanied with this assurance:
You will not find a single dam
agedpeach or melon in either of these
packages. If you do, I will gladly
refund the money you pay for
them"
She found every peach and melon
perfect. The housekeeper reported
his on her next visit to the dealers
store, and asked why he was posi-
i've in warranting his goods.
"Why!" exclaimed the man.
Why? Because I have found that
the farmer who furnished those
baskets never sends dishonest pack
ages to market"
The farmers's number, among the
commission dealers consignments,
was "135." After that the lady al
ways bought No. 1876, and the con-
tents of the baskets never failed in
measure, condition or in quality.
Admiration for the conscientious
farmer grew upon the housekeeper
and literally made her more con
Scientious herself. She felt ashamed
whenever she was tempted 80 slight
or scamp her work. Nc. 135
seemed to be looking at her. One
particular that deepened this i'm
preston was the non-appearance in
market on Mondays of any baskets
beaRing the favorite mark. Farmer
l35 would not pack fruit on Sunday,
the dealer said. The housekeeper
telt her face flush when that was
said. She had never been SO scrup-
uIOus. The summer and autumn
passed, but the sermon of the fault
tess fruit continued to preach to its
'uyer when when she could buy no
moro. Careless lapses of duty fire.
quently brought up the thought
No. 135 wouldnot have done that. y
h remembered and thanked the
unknown man whose integrity had
>Uengthened and helped her. His
roctitude represented to her the
Slnless Teacher.-Ex.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-05
10000 CASH

was paid for the copyright Of
this work, and until recently it
was sold at $3.50, but lately to
put it within the reach OF
everybody, it has been pub
lished in somewhat cheaper
form. Tt is printed from new
type, and on fine paper.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-05
correspondence

For the free discussion, in a non-partisan spirit,
OF Political questions, current events, Alliance
matters, etc, ETC., this department is set apart
Men of all parties are asked to contribute, the
editors assuming nc responsibility whatever
for opinions expressed. If you find an article
advocating views OF which you do ~nOtapprOVe,
reply to It. We wish to get both sides of every
question. Avoid personalities and partisan al
tacks: discuss measures, not men; principles,
not parties.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-05
She takes off Follies, Flirta-
!, tions, Low Necked Dress
ing, Dudes, Pug Dogs,
Toboggan, Etc.
OPINIONS OF NOTED: CRITICS :

OPINIONS OF NOTED: CRITICS
Exceedingly amusing. -
Rose E.. Cleveland. Delicious
Humor. viii Carleton. t'SO
excruciatingly funny, we had
to sit back and laugh until the
tears came. Witness "Bit-
terest satire, coated with the
sweetest of exhilarating fun"
Bishop Newman.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-05
Life Column.

Each church should support two
pastors, n for the thousands at
home, the other for the millions
abroad.-Jacob Chamberlain, d. D.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-05

livery young man and every young
woman should be a junior partner
with the Lord Jesus for the saliva
ton of the wOrld.-acob Chamber
lain, D. D.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-05

There is no use of living if our
lives do not help other lives. They
must help other lives if in them
selves is the power of GOd.-Phillips
Brooks.