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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
SOME NOVEL LOCOMOTIVES.
Northwestern's New Engines Expect
ed to Make Fast Time.

Chicago, Aug. 13-The new class d
Northwestern type of locomotive, which
has just been placed in service on the
Overland Limited train, is intended to de-
Velop much greater power and higher
speed than the familiar type of locomo-
tive. This type has what is known as a
trailing wheel, which supports an outside
bearing, thus helping largely to steady
around curves Many other striking inno-
vations will be noticed particularly in the
Doller and cylinders. The old-time steam
chests have been entirely abandoned and
cyilndricu or piston type of valves sub
Sututed in the saddle portion of the cylin-
der The valves take their steam at the
center, and in order to obtain the best
results from the method of steam distri-
button novel arrangement of link motion
has been introduced.
The cylinders themselves are 20 inches
in diameter by 20 inches stroke and pro-
PEELED by 2OO pounds per square inch steam
pressure, turning the S0-inch driving
wheels to carry the engine at a high rate
Of speed with relatively low number of
revolutions.
The engine weighs 16O. 900 pounds, 80 900
pounds of which are the four driving
wheels, the remaining being divided be-
tween the truck and trailing wheels. The
tender carries 500 gallons of water and
twelve tons of coal, which would be ample
for run of 200 miles with a train of ten
cars. 1t Is expected that a speed of 73
miles an hour on j. level stretch can be
maintained, or with eight-car train a
speed of so or 80 miles an hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
STRIKE ORDERED.
San Francisco Mill Men Denied
Eight-Hour Day.

San Francisco, Aug. 13.-The mill
mems union backed by the building
trades council today began in earnest
it's fight for an eight hour day. A strike
has been ordered and the strength of
the movement will soon be known The
lumber and planning mill owners have
not yet decided whether the mills shall
try to continue operations with nom
union men or shall close down until an
adjustment is effected.
In four San Francisco mills and in
all of the Oakland mills the union men
were paid off Saturday night after their
refusal to return this morning under
the old schedule and were ordered to
remove their tools from the mills
Unless some understanding is reach
ed before the end of the week. said
Andrew Wilkie, proprietor of the Me-
chanics mills, IT believe building will
practically cease in San Francisco and
the bay cities and the $1,000 men in the
building trades will be thrown out Of
employment"
No advance in wages is asked, but
the same pay is wanted for eight
hours as is now given for nine hours
work. The mill men say they cannot
grant the demand and meet eastern
competition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
GOVERNOR FAILED TO COME
Mr.. Stanley Advertised to Make Ad-
dress at Colored Church Dedication.

The opening exercises of the Shiloh
Baptist church (colored) were carried
out at the church on the corner OF
Twelfth and Buchanan streets Sunday
The meeting was opened by Rev. w.
L. Grant who prefaced his remarks with
a brief resume of the work done IN
'Tennesseetown." He said: Five years
ago 'TenneSSeetOwn' bore the reputation
of being the home of the rougher ele-
ment and that 'holdups' in broad day
light were an every day occurrence. At
that time there were only a few Chris
tan people in this neighborhood. They
worshipped in little building which
did not cover half the area that the
present spacious church does although
it stood this same spot Since that
time the Lord has accomplished Won
ders. The rough element has been elm
mated and the church has been built
up in a wonderful manner"
Work was begun on the Shiloh Bap-
fist church last year but the building
has just been completed. 1t is valued
at about 81, 600, the greater part OF Wh1ch
was raised by subscription, although
the proceeds of entertainments of var
iouS kinds helped to swell the fund The
church debt is only about $1,000 and
this will undoubtedly be paid Off inside
the coming year.
The church is located on the south
west corner of Twelfth and Buchanan
streets. 1t is a frame structure and
has a seating capacity for about 500
persons The interior is made into one
large room which has an inclined floor,
thus giving all good view of the ros-
trum, which is on the south side Of the
room.
The windows are of colored glass. The
auditorium is light, airy and cheerful.
Three chandeliers hang from the ceiling,
and, with the incandescent globes
placed along the sides of the room,
furnish the light.
To the building committee belongs
much of the credit for carrying to
successful termination the erection of
the church. The committee is composed
of S. W. Pasker, Henry Weddington,
r. Hightower, w. T. Mcknight, Peter
Davis, w N. Core and H. T. Monroe.
Announcements were made on the
programme that Governor W. E. Stan
ley and James Troutman were to make
special addresses. Neither of the gen.
tlemen were present. Mr.. Stanley sent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
Rock Island Opening New Branches

west and southwest is being opened up
by the completion of several extensions
which the Rock Island has been at work
new line from Gowrie. Ia, to Sibley, Ia,
Is completed to Laurens, a distance of so
miles. Operation of trains, both passenger
and freight, will be begun today. The
balance of the line to Sibley will be COM
pleted by fall. Another line recently
opened for business is the Kingfisher and
Guthrie line in Oklahoma Territory. The
Rock Islands Anadarko line running
from Chickasha, /. T., to Mountain View.
O T., has been extended to Granite, O.
completed t Ma 9n % bof snI ml pc
Another branch line recently opened is
known as the Billings line, running from
North Enid to Billings, o. t. a distance
of 26 miles. BY the addition of these
branches the mileage of the Rock Island
is increased 149 miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
Pullman Ordinary Sleeping Cars For
Tourists

are the most comfortable, commodious
means of travel for large parties in
tending settlers, homeseekers. hunting
parties.
These cars are run on the Union Pa
cific daily from Kansas points to Cali
fornia and Oregon points, and are fit
ted up complete with mattresses, cur
tains. blankets, pillows. etc, requiring
nothing to be furnished by the pas
sengers. Uniformed porters are in
charge Of these cars, who are required
to keep them in good order, and look
after the wants and comforts of pas
sengers. These cars are new, Of mod
ern pattern, and are nearly as convent
ent and comfortable as flrSt-class Pal
ace SleeperS.
For time of trains and full informa-
ton call on or address
F. A. LEWIS, City Ticket Agt
Or J. C. FULTON. Depot Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
MILITARY POOL.
Eastern Lines Making the Govern
ment Pay Well for Troops.

New York, Aug. 1S.-Eastern trunk lines
have entered into a combination for the
transportation of troops. The fact was
evidenced on the Tth when the govern
ment officials opened bids for the trans
portation of several battalions from the
neighbOrhood of Washington to San Fran
cisco. But one bid found it's way to the
quartermasters office, and it was so high
that the officials climbed the roof to
see it
The bid was by the Southern road, and
offered to carry the officers to Ogden for
$47-10 each and the soldiers for $40.69 EACH
From Ogden west the Southern Pacific will
get $23 first class and $3.50 second class,
making the rate from Washington to the
coast SOLO first class and $500 second
class The difference between cOmbina-
ton and no combination is seen when it is
known that the last bid for the transpor-
tation of troops to and from the same
places was $14.65 second class.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13

his regrets, saying that he was not well
and could not come. The time was oc-
cupied with the following programme:
1. Introductory address, Record
Breaking" Prof. c. L. Clinksdale.
2. Vocal solo, Mr.. Parsons.
3. Address, IA Better Understanding
of Faith" Rev w. P. Barker
4. Music. Violin and banjo duet.
5. Address DUTY of the Hour" Rev
L. Halbert.
6. Address, "Home and Foreign Mis-
sions," Rev. J. D. Countermine, D. D.
z. A short talk was also made by w.
N. Allen of the Central Congregational
church,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
New OkIahnnna Linz.

Guthrie, Okla, Aug. 13.-Secretary WIZ
liam Jenkins granted charter today to
the Kansas City, Oklahoma and South
ern Railroad and Construction company.
with capital stock of $500, 600. The line
is to be built from Medford to Augusta,
and the places Of business announced are
Pond Creek, Medford, Blackwell Enid and
Kansas City. The directors are: Adolf
plus Owings, of Garfield county; Helena
NJ Patterson, of Grant county; George J.
Patterson, of Grant county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
ASYLUM TEAM LOST.
"Has Beens'' No Longer Worthy of
Their Name.

Theinsane asylum baseball team went
down to an ignominious defeat Saturday
when the HAS Beens'' run in "a runs
to the asylums 4.
The city team used to play ball and
the old spirit was revived Saturday. The
asylum pitcher, Owen, who has had
things pretty much his own way this
summer, was batted all over the field
until the fielderS were tired of chasing
the balls. For the city team Mayer held
the asylum team down to a few scat
tering short hits. The asylum team
was easy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
Aids a Train Dispatcher.

Texarkana, Tex, Aug. 13.-George Gel
ger, chief train dispatcher for the south
ern division of the Kansas City Southern,
at this place, was taken from a sick bed
today and carried to Mineral Wells, Tex,
to regain his health. From there he will
take two months tour of the United
States, the railroad company bearing all
expenses and allowing his salary to run.
The company assumes this attitude
toward him in testimony of it's apprecia-
ton of his valuable services. Mr.. Geiger
has been down for the past five weeks
with slow fever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
Wholesale Smuggling.

Victoria, B. c., Aug. 13.-w. c. Mar
burg, a trader on the Yukon, tells a
story of wholesale smuggling of Can
adian goods from Dawson into Ameri-
can territory. He says: There is not
a single instance that encountered on
my trip of $50 miles down the Yukon
meeting more than forty" scoWs and
boats belonging to traders where any
one had been called upon to pay duty"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13

What is known as the Manual pattern of
signal will be used and they win be placed
at all important stations and at inter-
mediate points where business is heavy.
When the work shall be finished the road
will be equipped with several hundred of
the SemaphoreS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
$500

Denver, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and
Return via the Santa Fe.
Ilekets on sale August 18th and 21st.
1000 returning as late as October 31st
Stopover allowed on going trim after
reaching Pueblo. Tickets viii also he
sold at this rate August 18th and 9otb
good returning September 10th --'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
Death From Old Age.

New York, Aug. 13-Robert S. Hughes,
president of the Rogers Locomotive
company, is dead at his home at Pater-
son, N. J. Death was due to general
debility resulting from old age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
Block svstem for R- q o.

of block signals is to be installed on all
lines of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
between Chicago and the Ohio river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
Tea Partvr

Every lady in Topeka is invited to
take tea at McCoy's. 935 Kansas -, -
rue. Tuesday. August Il. Free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo,
$1,000 for the Round Trip.

Tickets on sale August and q, Sep
TENDER and Is, final return limit Oc-
tober 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13
J. MALCOLM GRAHAM.

Exclusive Recent Photograph Of Shanghai Correspondent and His
Staff of Interpreters and Couriers, About to Join
the Advance O Pekin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-13

Subscribe for the Journal.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-07-12
HANDLING CLOVER HAY.
1t Ii One of the Arts of Fla rminE and
One That Is Understood by But
Very Few.

The curing of clover hay is one of the
arts of farming, and the reason so
many farmers depreeiate its value is
because they have never realized the
good results to be obtained from feed
ing well-cured clover hay. 1mme-
diately after clover is moved down it
will begin to wilt and then dry
as it is termed. The process of cur
ing clover requires more time than
some farmers can conveniently give
it. If it is moved down in the morn
ing it will be thoroughly cured so it
can be taken in the same day, and If it
is cut later in the day it must re-
main out over night and absorb the
dew. This is where the mistake is
made. Clover after it is cut should
never be allowed to lie spread over
the ground in falling dews or rain. l
NOV clover hay in the morning as
soon as the dew is gone and let it cure
until toward evening, then rake it UP
and make it into doodles. In the
morning 1 spread the hay loosely over
the ground again, and in an hour it
is perfectly cured. then it is hauled
into the barn. Clover hay should not
be stacked. as it will not keep in wet
weather. even dampness will spoil it..
j. C. Z. Jacot. in Prairie Farmer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-07-12
A GENEALOGICAL JOKE.
The Unique BasfS Of an Aspiring
Enwlixhmnn's Alliance with
Royalty.

The fruit that grows on the gene
illogical tree is generally dry. but not
always dry with humor. Occasionally
it develops a little juice which surely
should be carefully preserved. .'Sylva-
nus Urban tells in the Cornhill Mag
azine story which we gladly perpet-
uate.
A man applied to the herald's COL
lege for a coat-of-arms. In such a
case it is pleasant to be able to bor-
row one from celebrated ancestor.
This man could net remember that he
had a great-grandfather or a grand
mother even, and of course could not
mention any achievement by any of
his ancestors which could be used as
the basis of coat-of-arms.
But the officer to whom he applied
was not easily discouraged. Have
you nct done something YOURSELF" he
asked
Nothing. fear" said the man, add
ing as pathetic antithesis. that once,
being locked in Ludgate prison for
debt, found means to escape from an
upper window.
And how did you get uown?'
Il got cord, fixed it around the
neck of King Lud's statue, and low
cred myself down.
Just the thing. There you have it
honor enough. Lineally descended
from King Lud. His coat-of-arms is
good enough for YOU
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-07-12
OLD FRIEND NEWLY NAMED.
"A Book Title That Was Forgotten
and Rene IN berel in
New Form. ...

A somewhat crusty old chap of our
acquaintance had boaraed for some
time with widow whose garrulous
and designing nature had excited his
contempt. says the Boston Courier.
Learning one day through a break
fast-taol hint that her birthday was
at hand. he determined that he would
like to send her something that would
in measure reflect his opinion of
her. Speaking to a frient. about it.,
the latter suggested widow Bedotte,"
as the very prototype of his lady ac-
quaintance. and advised his getting a
copy of the book for her. He glee-
fully accepted the idea, and, visiting
neighboring city entered book
store to secure the coveted volume.
Approaching counter where clerk
awaited him he at once started in
with:
Have you-have you" and then
came to dead stop.
The experienced clerk appreciated
the fact that he had forgotten the
name of his intended purchase, and
said nothing.
An embarrassing silence of some
moments followed, when a smile of
relief irradiated the visitors face. and
unconsciously prompted perhaps by
his prejudice, he confidently ex-
claimed:
''Have you a copy of book en-
titled The Widow Bedam ::
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-07-12
PUT IT WRONG.
Amusinx Bits from the Private Lives
Of Noted Old Time
ActresNes.

Many stories are told of the way
in which Mrs. Siddons, the famous
ira gic actress. alarmed people in pri-
vate life, says Youths Companion.
She was visiting at the country seat
of friend. One day the butler. who
was passing her the butter. hastily
withdrew the plate, saying: Excuse
me. madam. there is fly on the but
ter"
"A fly, say ye!" came those never-to-
be-forgotten tones. ''How gat he
there?'
Upon which the buffers wits
promptly forsook him. and he began
to stammer unintelligiblee explanations,
to the vast amusement of the COM
pany.
His fate was similar to that of a
meek young man who essayed CONVEX
sation witt. Fanny Kemble, the niece
of Mrs. Siddons. She also was pos
sessed of a tragic manner. and tones
not much below those of her aunt
in their power of inspiring awe in the
breasts of her listeners.
The unfortunate young man met
the actress at Rome, and as an OPEN
ing remark after his introduction, said
timidly: II hear you have very fine
hotels in America
''Sir!" was Numbered at him, in
such way that he almost jumped
from pure fright. Il have no hotels
in America!"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-07-12
HANDY PLOW ATTACHMENT.


piece of q inch iron rod, perhaps 20
inches long, with joint about $
inches from the back end. This short
part is fattened and has two % or
7-16-inch holes in it to bolt to the
beam in front of the jointer The
other end has loop to put the
doubletree clevis in. Figure resem-
bles a long U. This is about inches
long and made of wagon tire. 1t has
four ss-inch holes in it; 3 inches of
the open end is brought to an edge
to fit the notches in the casting on
the pillow beam. This is put on over
the big clevis on the pillow and bolt
is put on each side of it, on the out
side of 5he big clevis. If the bolts do
not fit up tight against it, use rat
tail or three-cornered file and make
it fit.
Slip Fig. 9 backwards between the
second and third bolts and bolt to
the beam. Put your pillow clevis in
the loop, and you are ready. When
you want to change the depth of the
pillow, the U, being bolted to the big
plow clevis, comes out of the notches
with it. One of our neighbors saw it,
few days after we got it, and, after
holding our pillow one round, got one
made for his plow. Last fall another
neighbor put one on his pillow. We all
like it, and the cost is little. While we
do not claim our plows are the best.
ones made. we do not like to throw
them away before they are worn out
w. z. Cochrell, in Ohio Farmer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-07-12
Cat Understood French.

Not long ago there was a sale Of
Angora cats in Philadelphia store.
The cats were in separate cages, and
all looked harry and contented except
one little fellow sitting dejectedly in
corner. A lady viewing the cats,
learned that this doleful feline was
from France, and she called to it in
its native tongue. Instantly the little
creature raised it's head and came
eagerly forward. Then, as the lady
continued to talk to it in French. the
cat began to purr and walked up and
down, rubbing against the wires with
the most evident delight. Presently a
crowd gathered and the lady with
drew. When she returned the cat was
again disconsolate, and again she
cheered him up with his native
tongue. BY this time the news had
spread, and several other people who
could speak French began to talk TO
the little foreigner. When the lacy
left he was perfectly happy under TIE
impression that he was once more at
home in France. Let US hope he was
bought by some one who could speak
Crench.-Golden Days.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-07-12
Keen the Good Mares.

There is always a temptation before
the owner of a good mare. If times
are bad she is the only thing that will
bring fair price. If prices are good
she is wanted by somebody for breed
ing. The man who has horses and
needs to sell something IS therefore
likely to part with the best-just the
one he ought to keep if he expects to
continue in the business. Thousands
of good mares have gone to market
within the past five years whose for
mer owners would now pay consid-
cradle advance to get them back. 1t
rarely pays to let go of an exception
ally good brood mare. Experience has
shown that the time to keep them is
when the other fellow is selling them
National Stockman.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-07-12
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

Keep the stock off the meadows.
Buy and sell for cash whenever pos
sible.
Many people impoverish themselves
buying bargains.
A deficiency of irrigation insures
abundant irritation.
1t is questionable economy to work
the soil when it is wet.
Good roads are a necessity to any
enterprising agricultural commu-
nifty.
It is a good plan to go over the
fences at once and see that they are
in good repair.
Wouldn't permanent bluegrass
pasturage be a good thing on river
bottom lands, subject to annual over
flow?
Shade trees about the house are
desirable. and elm and hard maple
are among the best varieties for the
purpose.
One advantage with clover is that
it can be grown with crop of small
grain. without special preparation OF
soil, and at small cost.-Midland
Farmer
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-07-12
A Problem That Puzzles Many

Which is most profitable, to go into
poultry raising for the sale of flesh
and eggs to consumers. or to go into
the raising of breeders to sell to other
people? Well, that depends on a good
many things. The man with no cap
ital is not likely to make much trying
to raise fancy poultry, unless he is
more than ordinarily fortunate in Sc
curing customers for his breeding
birds and eggs. 1t takes money to
find customers after the eggs and
breeding birds are produced. But il
a man has the money he can find the
customers. Inc finding of markc
for fresh eggs is not difficult. and
poultry meat can always be sold a.
market prices.-Farmers' Review.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-07-12
out that she might wave that deed in

II .
the air and exclaim:
81 telegraphed you about it. and
here it is. You are the owner OF Para
disc mine at last"
The majors knees began to wobble
and he sat down. He was expected to
say something right away, but his
tongue refused to do duty. 1t was
long minutes before he could pull him.
self together and tell his story, and
there were dull thuds enough in it to
shake the chandeliers. 1t amounted
to lust this: He had made $4,000 by
selling mine. and his wife had dropped
$3.50! 900 by buying the same thing back
again.
Two days later Clark entered the
Office and said he had found another
hole in the ground which could be
bought dog cheap and ''salted" to sell.
The major looked at him for long
minute and made no reply.
being that honesty don't pay"
unused Clark-'being that the world
has no use for integrity and an honest
man has got to bring up in the poor
house at last, let's you and II
The major held up his hands to stop
him.
'.What's the matter? Has the Bos-
ton man got onto the trick and come
back to raise row.!
"No. it isn't that" replied the major,
in voice as hoarse as if it had been
filtered through an army blanket.
"We sold Paradise for hundred
thousand dollars"
"Egad, but we did!''
''And my wife has bought her back
for hundred and fifty thousand!
"Thunder!" gasped Clark, after a
painful silence, and he tiptoed to the
door and passed out without another
word or look over his shoulder.