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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
RAIL ROAD NEWS.
Rate of One Cent a Mile Made
For G. A. r. Encampment.
Is an Unusual Concession in
Favor of Veterans.
PASSES ARE BARRED.
Roads Agree Not to Issue Free
Transportation.
Interesting Items Of a General
and Local Nature.
PASSES ARE BARRED.

Chicago. Feb. 17.-Central Passenger
association lines, at their meeting in
this city, decided to grant a rate of one
cent a mile for the national encamp-
ment of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, to be held in this city next August
This is the lowest rate ever made for
any occasion. Commissioner Donald
was authorized to appoint committee
to recommend plans at the March meet
ing for the establishment of a joint
agency to handle the tickets during the
encampment, to suggest forms of tick
cts to be used, and what action shall
be taken regarding the transportation
of g. A. r. committees coming here to
make the necessary arrangements. and
for bands etc. The various roads
pledged themselves not to give passes
or reduced transportation to anybody
on account of the encanpment pending
the report of the special committee at
the March meeting.
It is certain that the western roads
and all other lines in the country will
follow the example of the Central Pas
senger association, and grant an
equally low rate. .--
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
WAR ON TIE SANTA FE.
Edmond, OKLA, Citizens Do Battle
With Santa Fe Trainmen.

Arkansas City, Feb. IA small war
is on at Edmond, o. T., between the
Santa Fe trainmen and the citizens of
that place. AS a result one of the cit
liens was wounded by shot from a
revolver in the hands of Al Nixon, a
Santa Fe Waterman, and Conductor
Hildehrandt, of this city, was severely
wounded by the other side.
It seems that Tuesday Conductor
Harrah, who had charge of a ballast
train working near Edmond discovered
some boys stealing coal from the Santa
F'e coal shutes. He attempted to drive
them away and in so doing threw a
rock at them which struck a boy named
Terry. Next day, when the ballast
train came back, the boys had gath
cred a lot of companions and were
waiting for the crew. As soon as the
train reached Edmond hOStilitieS be-
gan and Brakeman Harrah, a son of
Conductor Harrah, was knocked down
in the melee. Conductor Hildebrandt,
who was at the same station in charge
of the local between Guthrie and Pur-
cell, waiting for the ballast train, saw
the trouble and went to the aid of the
crew. A general fight occurred in
which Hildebrandt was struck on the
head with a rock and knocked insen-
sible He also had a rib broken in the
row. He was brought to this city to
have his wounds dressed. and Con
ductor John Allen went to Guthrie to
take his place.
After the fight, in which Hildebrandt
was hurt, Al Hixon, the Santa Fe Off
Ger at Guthrie, was wired and he went
to Edmond. AS soon as he arrived he
was attacked by the mob and stoned.
He took a shot at the crowd and
wounded one of the Terry boys. The
ball struck the boy in the forehead.
but glanced, so the wound is not Sc
rious After this shooting Hixon was
mixed up in the row properly, and used
his gun as q club, with which he beat
several of those who ventured too close
Additional trouble is expected. The
mob seems to be largely made up of
bOVS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17

choice of the routes will be left to Cen
eral Manager Yoakum-
The contract for the construction of the
new road calls for its completion by July
l, 1901 Mr.. johnson, the senior member
OF the railroad contracting firm of John
son Bros & Taught, who was here a
few days ago, expects to reach here soon
The work has already commenced from
Sapulpa, and as fast as the surveyors To-
cate. five miles of the road. a sub--con-
tractor will be put to work. The contract
calls for the erection of a passenger de-
pot to cost $4,000 and a freight depot to
cost 81. 900 at this point. The railway
shows and round houses will also be To-
Gated here. Close traffic arrangements
will be made here by the road with the
Houston and Texas Central, putting US
on another through line from st. Louis
to the Gulf. The road will be sixty-five
miles shorter to st. Louis than the NJ, K.
& T. 1t already handles an immense ton
mage, and is on good financial basis.
With this new outlet it will he able to
handle a largely increased business. 1t
opens new country of vast wealth. It
Indian territory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
STEEL RAILS IN DEMAND.
Output of Pueblo Plant Shows a Big
Increase Over Last Year.

Pueblo, Col, Feb. 17.-Steel rails are be-
ing turned out in great quantities by the
steel works just now. The rail mill has
been running steadily for some time and
there are plenty of orders piled up ahead
of 1t which will keep it going for a long
period. A vast amount of railroad con-
strucdon is going on all over the western
country just at present and the Bessemer
plant IS getting its full share of the bust
ness. It has orders from nearly every
road in Colorado on hand. For some time
the mill has been working a big or
der for the Burlington to be used by that
road in western Construction. The kind
of rail mostly in demand is the 75-pound
grade which the roads seem to be gradu-
ally adopting a standard. However.
many of lesser weight have been turned
out at the mill, notably 4S-eight pound
ers.
Comparisons of the rail mills product
during January, 1900, and the correspond
ing months of last year shows interesting
figures. During January of the present
ed out was 8,37S tons, which Includes
7.454 tons of 75-pound and 9s4 tons of As
pound rails. Last year the total amount
of both kinds was only 3,724 tons or al
most less than half the product of 10
Founders alone during the month this
wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
MILLIONS OF cABBAaEs.
Corpus Christi Will Send Out 1000
Cars of the Vegetable.

FL Paso, Feb. 1.-THE shipments of
oranges from California through Ell
Paso," said a railroad men yesterday,
will find a comparison in the shipment
of cabbage from Corpus Christi. That
town is now full of freight agents bid
ding for the shipment of cabbage which
will begin from Corpus Christi tomor-
row or the next day.
According to my information there
will be 1000 carloads of cabbage ship
ped from around Corpus Christi during
the next week. 1t will be by far the
heaviest shipment Of early vegetables
from the coast country ever known and
the railroads are bidding for the busl-
ness in way that shows their eager
ness to accommodate the growers.
Every Texas road in that section and
every line leading to the northern mar
ket will have a representative at Cor
pus Christi within the next few days.
Several commercial agents were on the
ground last week and looked over the
situation. They ascertained when the
heavy shipments will begin and then
returned to their headquarters to rest
up for a grand rush"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
COMPLIMENTS WESTERN MEN
President Truesdale Explains Why
He Appointed Some of Them.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE first annual
meeting of the Delaware, Lackawanna
& Western since William H. Truesdala
was elected president of the road will
occur next Tuesday. At that time
President Truesdale will present his an
nual report. In an interview he says:
During the last year have appoint
ed many western railroad men to posi-
lions of responsibility on the Delaware,
Lackawanna & Western. am west
ern man and it is natural that in select
ing my staff I should prefer Westerners,
for understand their abilities and linn
ftatiOns, and they understood me- so
that complete harmony among us has
been established. Western railroad men
are naturally more economical opera
tors than fasteners, ~ eause they are
trained in a different >;hool Problems
in management that cas- arn men would
solve with a check, western men are
obliged to solve by economy. Western
men are experts at pruning and getting
the most possible out Of the most mea-
ger facilities, and they are just the men
to take hold of the various departments
of a road like the Lackawanna. The
results of the past year, I think, con-
firm the correctness of my Judgment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
Weak. Nervous PeonEe

whose hands tremble-who startIe at
trifies, or who are easily agitated peo-
pie who have dizzy feelings, creeping
rigors, poor memory, should take these
grand pills. made especially for all ner-
Vous affections. Thoroughly tested for
the past fifty years and never known
to fail.
Sold at all wholesale and retail drug
stores, 81 per box; six boxes, sufficient
to cure most obstinate cases, So.
RowIey & Snow, 600 Kansas avenue,
Topeka, Kan, or sent direct from lab
oratOry, prepaid, on receipt of price.
Advice on all diseases from specialists
free. Address HALLOCK DRUG CO,
10 Court street, Boston, Mass. Estab-
lished 1S4S.
Trade supplied by John w. Park Sons
& Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
Northern Pacific's New Move.

Portland, Ore, Feb. 17.-General Pas
senger Agent Charles S. Fee, of the
Northern Pacific railway, who is in
Portland today, announced that begin
ming April %. the Northern Pacific will
establish a double daily passenger train
service between Portland, Puget Sound
and st. Paul. The new train, which
will carry an observation car, will be
known as 1.-The North Coast Limited .
In connection with the Northern Pacific
the Burlington on the same date will
inaugurate a through service between
st. Louis and Puget Sound and Port
land, via Billings, Montana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
SANTA FEE NOTES.

Santa Fe pump man Of Kiowa and At
tica, is to be transferred to a better posi-
ton at Fort Madison, Iowa, March /
\ The Santa Fe has taken off all Sunday
trains on the Hutchinson-Southe branch
and Kingman, with three roads. has to
wait forty hours between trains. The
morning train now leaves Hutchinson at
9:35 a m.
All wooden water tanks on the Santa
Fe are being replaced by steel tanks as
fast as they can be reached.
When you want Usage City Shaft
coal, you will get what you order in
quality and quantity by placing orders
with
Telephone 1913.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
COUNCILMAN BLOSSOM HURT
Is Hobbling on Clutches as Result
of an Accident.

Councilman Blossom of the First
ward is hobbling around on crutches,
with a fractured bone In his ankle
About ten days ago while he was NOV
ing house at Granville, he was struck
on the ankle with a tipber. The ankle
panied him a little. but Mr.. Blossom
about his work A few days ago Mr.
Blossom caught cold and it settled in
his ankle. Yesterday he took to crutch-
es and summoned a doctor. The physi-
clan told him one of the ankle bones
had been broken and he must not step
on it for three or four weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17

=, A4S record Is SHOWN Dy the DOCKS IN
the office of the state treasurer. Mr.
Grimes has made the necessary abstract
of the amounts due from the various
counties and viii take immediate steps to
The largest amount of the accounts
with the counties has been running FIVE
years; the remainder has been on the
treasury books since early in 1891 now
nine years.
The last few years of good crops has
made the counties prosperous. and it is
the opinion of the state treasurer that the
payments for the most part of the de-
hnquencies will be prompt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
FRISCO TO DENIsoN.
Extension Of the Robinson Line Will
Not Stop at SapuIpa.

Denison. Tex, Feb. lit is now def
nitely settled that the Frisco will build
to Denison from Sapulpa- 1. T. The re-
CURED subscription has been raised, and
General Manager Yoakum has telegraph
ed his acceptance and will be here next
week. From Red River to Denison two
routes have just been surveyed The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
DUE ON SEED GRAIN.
Counties Still Owe the State Over
$4,000.

The legislature of 1891 and 1895 appro-
priated 100000 for the purchase of seed
grain for the destitute farmers of the
western part of the state, who had been
unfortunate in the loss of crops by drouth.
/. The legislature of 1891 appropriated $780,
000 of which $54. S10.76 was expended.
Of that sum there remains unpaid s12.-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
NERVOUS
DECLINE
Brain Fag, Poor Memory,
Stiff Joints, Creep
ing Rigors.

Do you wake up in the morning tired
and unrefreshed? Do you perform your
daily duties languidly? Do you miss
the snap, vigor and energy that was
once yours? If this describes your con-
dition you are in urgent need of
DR.. HaIlOck's wonderful ELECTRIC
PILLS for weak, WORKOUT, nervous peo-
pie. They win restore the nerves, which
are the vital forces, to their normal
condition, and give you the vim and
look of perfect health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
Paine's Celery Compound sustains vitality, keeps the
body healthy and free from exhaustion and pain.

third floor. The city pays a rental OF
SIS per month, which includes heat and
water, but the city pays for its own light.
The lease viii not begin until March l,
but the removal will be made during the
last week in February.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17

De Wits Witch Hazel Salve IS IN
equalled for piles, injuries and skin dis
eases. It is the original Witch Hazel
Salve. Beware of all counterfeits. At all
drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-17
They VIII Make New Rich Blood

giving rosy cheeks and healthy skin.
They will impart vigor and vitality to
the most wasted system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
The Shnrk,a.Mouth

Nd doubt the shark 81 mouth dis placed
so much beneath the projecting muz-
zle, under which also the nostrils lie,
that 1t may serve its proper purpose in
the best way. In all records of the
habits of the fish we are todd that il
can and does bite out large ,chunks of
flesh from the dead bodies of whales
and even from living victims of its at
tacks, and 4 is easily seen that if its
mouth was like that OF other fishes the
necessary leverage would be lacking
y further reason seems toSbe that the
shark by this peculiar position of its
mouth is compelled to turn upon its
back to strike and is thus able toLde-
liver it's onset from below 1with Imore
deadly effect.
This formidable strength off jaw is
backed up by n most terrible array of
teeth. of which in some species there
are as many as six rows all, around.
Each tooth is saw edged andfpointed,
and some of the largest are as much as
two inches in breadth at the base.
These lie nat against the jaws and can
be raised by separate muscles AZ will,
SO that, as the shark darts upon its
prey, they spring on end, las a cate
claws are stuck out from it's paws.
This arrangement will not allow any
thing once bolted to return, so that a
sharks mouth is yeritablesdeath trap.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
To ssSock.v


This word is in constant - use In
Northamptonshire, England. 1t has
two meanings, one being Ito throw"
e. e, IN sock a stone at you" A ia
vorite diversion among boys is sock
ing birds. They proceed along the
hedges, one boy or more on each side.
all armed with stones, with which they
numerically pelt, or "sock," any poor
bird they come across. The other mean
ing of the word is Ito beat or to clout;''
e e. III fetch you sock o the ear
hole"
1 have known sock" in this connec-
ton all my life, and it is sometimes
now used here. IN sock him." "PIl
give him bellsock," HE got a good
socking' are common forms. y for
midable fighter is called "a bellsock-
err" Sock" is common when speak
ing of furnishings" given and taken.
TO give one socks" meaning "to
give one a good beating" is in common
use in East Anglia. And SO is pull
up your socks" for make haste" and
set TO work"
\ stone in the heel of n sock or stock
ing IS a Well known exteIupoUe life pre-
server or takeT.-Notes and Queries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
A spraiued Ankle Quickly Cured.

AT one time / suffered from a Sc
we're sprain of the ankle, says George
f. Cary, editor of the Guide, Wash
ington, Va. After using several
well recommended medicines without
success l tried Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and am pleased to say that re-
lief came as soon as l began its use
and a complete cure speedily followed.
This remedy has also been used in my
family for frost bitten feet with the
best results. cheerfully recommend
its use to all who may need a first
class liniment. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Took Ample PrecautIons.

The imperialist administration was
wise, according to its day and genera
ton, in raising the volunteer army for
the Philippines from the country at
large instead of from states, as volun-
teer regiments have heretofore been
enlisted. Had the present army in the
Philippines been recruited by comPa-
MES and regiments from certain terri
tories, the families and friends of
these boys would raise such a howl
over the conduct of the war that no
end of trouble would be created for
the administration. Our soldiers are
recruited at large and from so large a
territory that very few are found in
any one regiment from the same To-
calitv. Their friends and families are
wide apart and cannot act in concert,
and while they may protest individu-
ally they can accomplish nothing.
The boys, therefore, must take what
comes without redress. They are SOL
diers of the emperor, not of re-
public composed of sovereign states.
They may howl as much as they
please, but they will have to stay
where they are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Regard For the Fox In Japan.

All over Japan you will see images OF
foXes-old foxes. with their noses chip
ped and their ears broken off; older
foxes still, with n growth of moss on
their backs; sly. alert foxes, with noses
perked smartly in the air; great foxes
and little foxes, sages and clowns, all
kinds and degrees. showing the preva-
lence of this belief in the land of the
wistaria and the fan and also showing
in what respect the fox Is held. 1t IS
curious to note that in all countries the
fox, above all other animals, has been
considered TO exert great influence and
power. All nations have legends Of
which the cunning and intelligence Of
the fox are the theme
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
The British Medical institute
Has Been n Success From the Start. Its
Oficers at No. 1902 Second Avenue
are Crowded Daily.

A staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical in
stitute have, at the urgent solicitation
of large number of patients under
their treatment in this vicinity, estab-
lished a permanent branch of the in
stitute in this city at No. 1902 Second
avenue.
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided to give their services entirely
free for three months (medicine ex-
cepted) to all invalids who may call
upon them for treatment between now
and May 80. These services consist
not only of consultation, examination
and advice, but also of all minor sur
gical operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and the af-
flicted, and, under no condition what
ever will any charges be made for any
services rendered for three months to
all who call before May 80.
The doctors treat all forms of dis
ease and deformities, and guarantee a
cure in every case they undertake. At
the first interview a thorough eXami-
nation is made, and. if incurable, you
are frankly and kindly told SO; also
advised against spending your money
for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrh
and catarrhal deafness, also rupture,
goitre, cancer, varicocele, and all dis
eases of the rectum, are positively
cured by their new treatment.
DIR. +. Valentine Heaton, the chief
consulting surgeon of the institute,
is in personal charge.
Office hours from p. m. till p.
m. Davenport Office hours, . a. m.
till 2 p. m. Not open Sundays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
A Platform.

A glance over any rePu blican news
paper known to be with the national
administration through thick and
thin, will make the policy of that adj
minis tration plain to anyone. Several
copies of such paper were recently ex-
amined. Its principal owner is post
master of his town, and he is known to
reflect the exact sentiments of the
president. In the several copies of
the paper appear the following arti-
cles:
A defense of the assassination of
Goebel.
A defense of the bull pen iniquity
in Idaho.
An anti-Boer article.
The suggestion that trusts are an
evidence of prosperity.
An article demanding large stand
ing army.
An article in defense of the Porto
K co tariff.
An article showing the advantages
of Imperialism.
Several paragraphs ridiculing Ad
mirals Dewey and Schley.
One can easily see in advance what
the republican platform will be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
AMoman,s Awful Peril.

There is only one chance to save
your life, and that is through an OPP
Grafton" were the startling words
heard by Mrs. l. b. Hunt, of Lime
Ridge, Wis, from her doctor after he
had vainly tried to cure her of a
frightful case of stomach trouble and
yellow jaundice. Gall stones had
formed and she constantly grew
worse. Then she began to use Elec-
trio Bitters, which wholly cured her.
It's a wonderful stomach, liver and
kidney remedy. Cures dyspepsia.
loss of appetite. Try it. Only SO
cents. Guaranteed. For sale by
Hartz & UIlemeyer. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-15
Doe. ~ Payto Buy Cheap-

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right. but you want some
thing that will relieve and cure the
more severe and dangerous results of
throat and lung troubles. What shall
you do? Go TO warmer and more
regular climate? Yes. if possible; if
not possible for you, then in either
case take the only remedy that has
been introduced in all civilized coun-
tries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and slim
ulates the tissues to destroy the germ
disease, but allays inflammation,
causes easy expectoration, gives a
good nights rest, and cures the pa
tient. Try one bottle. Recommend
ed many years by all druggists in the
world. Sample bottles at I. H.
Thomas, druggist.