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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28

Day promises to be an interesting one
The Reds are beginning to get down to
practice that win tell when the contest
takes place. So far they have been
much handicapped in this respect, but
the work Of the next few days will put
them in better shape than they have
been before.
James Morgan, body foreman in the
coach shop, has returned from Kansas
City where he has been for ten days
that had a record of going a mile in
2:s2.
J. F. Going, the member Of the black
smith shop gang, who had a foot mash
ed about a week ago, is rapidly recov-
erlng and was able to come down and
watch the best work Monday.
Henry Schnoor returned in time to go
to work this morning in the car machine
shop. He has been up at Alma for two
days.
A. P. Goodhue, division foreman at
Emporia, is sick in the hospital at this
place.
Fireman Milton Holt has reported for
work.
Engineer Scahii1 is laying of. Neuge-
bauer is taking his place
Engine 1865 was sent to Argentine for
service this morning.
Fireman Benson is off for a few days.
]. NJ. Meade, resident engineer, went
to Joliet. H., Monday.
Engineer J. P Kelly and Fireman
Bartell are running on trains 121 and
122 this week
John Holloway has gone to work on
trains II and 6 between Topeka and
Newton, taking the runs vacated by
Vincent Coggins, who was struck and
killed by a mail crane at Plymouth sew
eral weeks ago.
W. s. Marble. a machinist helper in
Schlegel's gang, is of for day or
two.
William Deveny.- who cult the round
house machinist force several weeks ago
to engage in the restaurant business at
Chickasha. L T.. is in town for a few
days.
Anton Lambrecht. a member of the
car machine shop force, who had one Of
his feet badly bruised Friday, is at work
again
Charles ]. Cherry Of the hand car de-
partment who laid off more than a week
ago in the hope of recovering entirely
from recent illness IS at work again
Engineer B. w Client has reported for
duty.
Engine 1oa went out to Meriden Mon
day on its trial trip.
Walter Copeland, who works in the
mill and who has been in the hospital
for ei~ht or ten weeks on account of an
operation for appendicitis, has returned
to work. Copeland is assistant chief Of
the Santa Fe fire department.
Fireman John Helvie. who runs on
trains II and 6, has reported for duty.
Engine 2274 which has been in for
general overhauling. went cut on 63 this
morning for Wichita.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28

on comparatively Instantaneous
terms On completion of the refundings
the refunding bonds viii be secured by
absolute first lien upon L 902 miles of
railroad, and the equipment and when
the A B. and c. bonds. which mature
in 1906, have been exchanged, the re-
funding bonds viii have the security Of
the first lien on the main stem from Pa
cific "a miles west from St Louis. The
earnings of the st. Louis & San Fran
cisco for the nine months ended March
81 show after interest and dividends and
all charges, surplus of $1,451s14,
against $763, 232 in the same period of the
previous year. It is estimated that for
the year ended June 30, 1901. the total
net income available for payment of
fixed charges and dividends viii be no
less than 81, 900, 600 against estimated fix
ed charges of $2,275, 000 The railroad
company has agreed to sell $50, 100000 Of
the new refunding bonds to a syndicate
of which J. and W. Seligman & Co. are
managers. The latter have already COM
pleted arrangements for the acquisition
of about $40 000, 900 underlying bonds
which are to be exchanged for new re-
funding bonds To avail themselves OF
the privilege of exchange, holders of
underlying bonds must deposit them on
or before July next with the Morton
Trust company, depositary, New York
City, or with the old Colony Trust com
pany, of Boston, the Union Trust com
pany of St. Louis, Seligman Bros, of
London. Selignan e Stettheilner of
Frankfort, Berliner Handelsgesellschaft
of Berlin, Seligman FrereS & Gle of
Paris, or AlSberg, Goldberg & Co. of
Amsterdam The syndicate managers
are also prepared to purchase for cash,
at certain stated prices all or any of
the underlying bonds which may be
surrendered to them on or before July s
next. The right is reserved at any time
without notice to alter the basis of ex-
change or the purchase price of the
bonds affected or to withdraw wholly
or partly the offer of exchange or pur-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
A HAPPY CHILD

is one who grows, without in
terruption Of health, from a
baby uP-except the inevitable
diseases Of children
And SCOTS emulsion Of cod
liver oil has done more, in the
a6 years of its existence, than
any half-dozen other things. to
make such children.
Itkeeps them in uninterrupt-
ed health. It is food that
takes hold at once, whenever
their usual food lets go.
Wen send you Ettieto try. IL YOU Like.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 80 Pearl street New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
Farmers Don't Like Two Roads.

Emporia, May 28.-The farmers along
the right of way for the Orient, are
kicking because the route laid out places
them between the Orient and Santa Fe
tracks The Orient parallels the Santa
Fe four miles straight west, till it strikes
the east line Of the Neil Forde farm.
where it DIVORCES to the southwest for
a way, then turns west again, running
parallel to and about eighty rods south
of the Santa Fe. to the Chase county
line. The farmers between the two roads
complain that it shuts them in, so that
they can not get out either way without
crossing the track of one or the other,
and thus diminishes the value Of their
land and endangers their lives
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
These Eli be fonowed by the &c Rney

tests.
Officers of the army have devised q. new
carriage which they expect to overcome
an existing objection as to the effect of
the recoil. The present carriage makes It
necessary to reset the guns after each
shot is fired Private corporations ana
inventors. both Of the United states and
other countries. will submit types OF car
riages in competition with these designed
by the army officers. Members OF the
battery located at the fort viii take
charge of the guns and test them by
forced marches, passage at a gallop over
rough country and by putting the recoll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
shndders at Els Past

ct recall now with horror" says Mall
Carrier Burnett Mann Of Lcvauua, OF.
my three years of sufferings from KID
ney trouble ! was hardly ever free from
duh aches or acute pains in my back 10
ssoop or lift mail sacks made me grohIt-
I felt tired. worn out. about reacy 70 give
up when / began TO use Electric Btttefs,
but six bottles completely cured me ana
made me feel like a new man.. Iney re
unrivaled to regulate stomach, Liver.
I(idne77s and Bowels. Perfect Satisfaction
rgl1aranteed by A. j. Arnold q son. ~
North Kansas avenue. Only soc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28

unhealthy kidneys responsible sickness
suffering other dease therefore, when through neglect
other kidney permitted rssaIs
aresu to
Your other organs need attentionbu kidneys
because they mos and media first
you ee badly" begin taking Dr. KHmers Swamp
great kidney, bladder remedy,
you kidneys they organs
trial willie anyone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
SANTA a LOCALS

Engine Az which exploded last Thurs
day evening seven miles west of Car
rellton, Mo, causing the death of Fire
man John Hatfield and the injury Of
Engineer Andrew Smith, is being strip
ped preparatory to an overhauling- The
engine has been viewed by great many
people since its arrival at Topeka shops
Osman Bates Of the south machine
shops is laying off on account of sick
ness.
The game between Washburn college
and the Santa F'e Reds on Memorial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
Goes to the seaboard Air Line.

W. E. Henry. CHIEF clerk to the assist
ant superintendent of machinery. has
resigned his position here and left Mon
day afternoon for Portsmouth, a.,
where he will accept a position in the
mechanical department of the Seabcard
Air line. Mr.. Henry was brought to the
Santa F'e from the Norfolk & Western
by r. P. c. Sanderson, and has the
reputation of being an efficient railroad
man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28

The mild and immediate effect of DR..
Kflmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney
and bladder remedy, is soon realized 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root will set your whole system
right, and the best proof of this is trial.
Invest 117th ST., New York City.
Dear Sir: Oct 18th, 1900.
Il had been suffering severely from
kidney trouble All symptoms were on
hand my former strength and power had
left me: could hardly drag myself along.
Even my mental capacity was giving out
saw an advertisement of yours in a New
York PAPER but would not have paid any
attention to it, had it not promised a.
sworn guarantee with every bottle of
your medicine, asserting that your
Swamp Root is purely vegetable and does
not contain any harmful drugs. / am sew
enty years and four months old, and with
a good conscience can recommend
Swamp-Root to all sufferers from kidney
troubles. Four members of my family
have been using Swamp-ROot for four diff
ferent kidney diseases, with the same
good results"
With many thanks to you. I remain,
Very truly yours.
ROBERT BERNER.
You may have a sample bottle of this
famous kidney remedy, Swamp-Root
sent free by mail, postpaid, by which
you may test its virtues for such dis
orders as kidney, bladder and uric acid
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
Fought For His Life

MY father and sister both died Of con-
sumption writes y T. Weatherwax Of
the same frightful fate only by Dr. Kings
New Discovery. An attack of pneumonia
left an obstinate cough and very severe
lung trouble. which an excellent doctor
could not help. but a few months use of
this wonderful medicine made me as well
as ever and I gained much in weight
Infallible for Coughs Colds and all
Throat and Lung trouble. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed bottles soc and 500 at
A. J. Arnold g. Sons. 81 North Kansas
NV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
Missouri Pacific Ballasting It's Track.

The Missouri Pacific is ballasting its
track between Leavenworth and Atchf-
son with crushed rock. Nearly hum
dred men are employed, amonSs the
number being thirty-fOur Italians from
New Orleans When the work Is fn-
ished the road bed viii be one Of the
finest in the country. The improve
ments will be carried on to Omaha.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28

may not At the requirements Of her own
offspring. A falling milk is usually
poor milk. Borden's Eagle Brand Con
densed Milk has been the standard Tor
more than forty years. Send 1Qc. Tor
'sBaby's Diary" n Hudson ST., N. u.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
Summer Tours ia santa Fe ROME.

If you are planning trip this summer
send for illustrated books and folders
giving information. hotel rates, points
Of interest, etc. of the Northern Lake
Resorts, The Buffalo Exposition, The
St Lawrence River and Colorado. See
or address T. l. King Agent. A. T. &
s. F. r. r. Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
TESTS in ARTILLERY.
Inventors Trying to Improve the New
Field Gun Carnage.

Washington. May 2S-The war depart
ment expects to make some interesting
tests at TT Riley, Kan. shortly of the
81 inch held gun carriage now used by
our artillery There has been some dis
satisfaction expressed with the present
neld guns Tests are to be made at the
Indian Head proving grounds TO deter
mine the penetrating power OF the guns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28

new 725-foot machine shop viii prob
ably be begun some time in August, and
it is expected will be completed by Oc-
tober Is,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
A Very Remarkable Remedy.

TT is with a good deal OF pleasure and
satisfaction that I recommend Chamber
lain Collie, Cholera and DiarrhOea Rem
edy says Druggist A. W. Sawtelle OF
Hartford. Conn "A lady customer. seeing
the remedy exposed for sale on my show
case. said to me- ! really believe that
medicine saved my life the past summer
while at the shore and she became SO en-
thusiaStic over its merits that at once
made up my mind to recommend it in the
future Recently gentleman came into
my store SO overcome with collie pains
that he sank at once to the floor. I gave
him q dose Of this remedy. which helped
him. I repeated the dose and in fifteen
minutes he left my store smilingly in
forming me that he felt as wei ever
Sold by all druggists
c. F. Meninger. NJ. D.. Office 727 Kan
sas ave Tel 10. residence 1851 Topeka
:.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
QUITS THE MEMPHIS.
Fort Scott Dispatcher Gives Up His
Trick After II Years Service.

Fort Scott. May 2S.-After a long con-
tinued service in the capacity of dis
patcher for the Memphis road in this
city W. W. Burke has sent in his resig-
nation. to become effective June Is. Mr.
Burke has been in the c0mpany'S offices
here fer seventeen years and has made
a faithful and trustworthy employee. He
has sent hundreds CO trains over the
Washburn hills. His resignation is due
employers, as his relations with the
company have been most pleasant. His
retirement from this road Will also end
his career as a railroad dispatcher, it be-
ing Mr. Burke's intention to go to Nom
tana. and embark in some kind Of mer-
camille business. He will probably To-
cate in the same town where his son,
Gary Burke. resides. His decision TO
go west is on account of Mrs. Burke's
declining health. He hopes the climate
win prove beneficial to her
Mr.. Burke is an old dispatcher. hav-
ing held down some of the hardest and
best tricks in the country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28
Sd. Louis 8 sap Franeiseo Reminding

The st. Louis & San Francisco Rail
road company has determined to re-
adjust and refund its bonded indebted
ness and the underlying bonds secured
by liens upon its system of railroads.
For that purpose it Will create a 50-year
gold refunding mortgage to total
authorized amount of $50, 900 600 OF this
sum So. SOC, GOO bonds are to be issued and
reserved for refunding purposes and the
bonds not required for refunding are to
be reserved for additions. extensions.
improvements and for additional equip
ment and property. The refunding will
not only reduce interest charles but viii
enable the company to finance more adj
vantageously any additions and extern
sions of its system by the sale of bonds
having an established market value, in
stead Of divisional bonds which the com
pany has hitherto been compelled to sell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-28

EDITORIAL NOTICE-If have the slightest syInpto
bladder trouble If there of family hi
to Pr Kilmer & Co. Bnghamton. N T. who win gladly send
nnedately, without bottle
tanning Of the thousands thousands Of estmon
cured. writing, that
erous offer in the Topeka Daily state Journal
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-01-17

Of the B. Smith Steel Construction
Company all considered the specifica-
lions for the remodeling of the Court
House. At Tuesdays meeting of the
Commissioners the contract was signed
Work will likely begin in April.
Because of defective commitment of
Justice George r. Slye, Ruben Owens,
of Maddox, was Monday last released
on habeas corpus. The justice exceeded
his jurisdiction in finally trying the ac-
cused The Court Of Appeals has de-
termiued that a justice of the peace has
not jurisdiction to try prisoner for lar
ceny. The justice may give the accused
a preliminary hearing and discharge him
or commit him for the action of the
Grand Jury.
Not long ago farmer Of this county
had occasion to fix a rake and needed a
gimlet for the job. His wife saw him
looking around and asked what he
wanted. He told her, and she said that
she had the very thing; had bought it
during a recent visit to Baltimore and
would loan it to him if he would prom
Use to bring it right back and put it away.
OF course, he promised and the imple-
ment was produced, but what had been
bought for gimlet turned out to be a
corkscrew.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-01-17
A Few Thoughts on Leonardt0wn.

Correspondence Of the Beacon
Messrs. Editors Will you kindly
permit me to express through your live
paper few thoughts on old st. Mary's
capital.
The people there appear to respect
the Scriptural admonition, "be content
with such things as ye have" The Leon
ardtown people, il not contented, can
not be called kickors.
Here in Baltimore, if brick or two
gets out OF place on the sidewalk, or
few cobble stones sink ia the road-bed,
the GROWERS raise howl as noisy as the
Christmas COW bells.
And If the street lamps do not light
up sufficient or the cars get tW o crowded
the GROWERS howl becomes loud and
long.
The Leonardtown folk are glad they
are living. They are not worrying
about sidewalks, roads and lamps
Street lamps, indeed Was not night
made for sleep--rest The little work
carried on there after dark, II left I'M
done, very few would be the poorer for
it. am informed the town used 10 be
a great place for card playing
The man with his load OF wood used
to be watched for there as eagerly as
stonewalls men ever waited and watch
ed for Banks commissary train.
II they were as clever with their cards
as the present generation are with their
hospitality so much the worse for the
trent" with the wood.
went from here to paint some houses
down there, the last one. that Of Mr.
Enoch Abel. He well sustained the
reputation Of old ~. Mary's before the
war, when the stranger was given the
test seat at the table and the softcst bed
in the house. At the close OF the job be
gave myself and men a dinner good
enough for Paul Kruger aud his brave
generals After dinner his talented wife,
in consideration OF my nationality,
played for me Irelands love song, Kath.
leen Mayourneen Is Il any wonder
that propose as soon IS the days get a
little longer TO return to your town,
where my work has been SO much APP
preciated and myself the recipient Of so
much kindness.
ISAAC McCuRRY & soS,
220l Barclay ST., Baltimore
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-01-17
Maddox Items.

Correspondence Of the Beacon.)
The moonlight card club met at Miss
Ida Kinks Friday night.
Misses Blanche and Annie Pinkney
Hayden, who spent their Christmas hol-
iday with their parents at Willow Glen,
left Thursday to resume their studies at
st. Mary's Seminary
A very enjoyable evening was spent
Monday by the ladies and gentlemen OF
this neighborhood at the home of Mr..
John Reeves. The mistletoe was used
very freely.
Misses Sarah and Mamie Lyon have
been quite successful winning the prizes
of moonlight card club.
Judge Slye and Miss Rose Milburn
paid visit to Leonardtown Saturday
last
Schools are largely attended and the
pupils seem deeply interested in their
studies.
Miss BERTHE Hayden, who has been
spending the past three months at ST..
Mary's Seminary, is now home with her
parents.
The dance given by the young people
at Chaptico Hall was largely attended
and a grand success
Mr.. Francis G. Hayden is having his
house repaired, and expects to move in
in the near future. RosALIE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-01-17
Commissioners Court.

The Commissioners Court was in SEES
sion Tuesday last, with all the members
present.
Contract was signed with the B. F..
Smith Steel Construction Company to
remodel, repair, fire-proof two rooms
and to outfit the Court House with desks,
furniture and heaters for the sum Of
$1f.350.
John T. Ballenger authorized to visit
asylums, inspect the condition Of coun-
ty patients and adjust claims against
the county.
Premium on fire insurance policy on
Court House ordered paid.
Order passed that hereafter Clerk to
Board of Supervisors of Election be al
lowed but $50.
Collectors ordered to return insolyen-
cies and to turn over money due the
county by February II, proximo.
Board adjourned TO Tuesday, Februa-
ry 18th, proximo.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-01-17
A PROMINENT ch!saEa wanan spsaks.

Prof. Roxa Tyler Of Chicago Vice
President Illinois Woman's Alliance, in
speaking Of Chamberain's Cough Rem.
edy, says 81 suffered with severe
cold this winter whi,h threatened to run
into Pneumonia. ! tried different rem
edics but seemed TO grow worse and
the medicine upset ny stomach. A
friend advised me to try Chambcrlain's
Cough Remedy and found It was pleas
ant to take and il relieved me at once.
/ am now entirely recovered, saved a
doctors bill, time and suffering, and !
will never be without this splendid med
icine again" For sale by William r.
Greenwich & Son, Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-01-17
IS, THE sun. 20,
BALTIMORE, MD.
THE PAPER OF THE PEOPLE,
FOR THE PEOPLE AND
WITH THE PEOPLE
HONEST IN MOTIVE
FEARLESS IN EXPRESSION
SOUND IN PRINCIPLE

A newspaper is IA educator; there are
all kinds OF educators, bud the man who
spends money iudiolously and literally
Is better able 20 impart his knowledge
than the man who has little or nothing
10 spend
Tng sus Is the highest type Of news
paper
Tuz Suns SPECIAL CoRnEsPospESTs
throughout che United States as well a.
in Europe. South Africa, CAina, and, IN
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THE MAHkET RgrUHIF and CONNER
cial features put the farmer, the mcr-
chant and thc broker ia close touch with
The markets a. Baltimore Norfolk.
Charleston. New York, Chicago, Phi'a-
delphia and other places which are
prominent renters.
From now on the news az ihc world
promises - be more interesting than
ever before and national and political
questions wil! arise, making probably
the most eYentful period 10 the coun
;ry's history
This, together with tbe corps % cai-
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ineiou aud New York. make THR SuN
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By mail. SO cents q month; six months,
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-01-17
The Mothers Tavorite.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
mothers favorite. 1t is pleasant and
safe for children to take and always
cures. 1t is intended especially for
coughs, colds, Group and whooping cough,
and is the best medicine made for these
diseases. There is not the least danger
in giving it to children for it contains
no opium or other Injurious drug and
may be given as confidently 70 babe as
to an adult. For sale by William #.
Greenwell & Son, Leonardtoan. y
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-01-17

Sore and swollen joints. sharp, shoot
ing pains, tortufing muscles, no rest, no
sleep That means Rheumatism. II is
stubborn disease 10 fight but Chamber
lain's Pain Balm has conquered il thous-
ands Of times. II will do 50 whenever
the opportunity is offered Try il. One
application relieves the pain. For sale
by william +. Grconwcil Son, Leon.
ardtoWn
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-01-17
Try It..

We clip the following from an exchange
and leave our readers the task of ascer-
tanning how appropriate the references
are: IF you arc down with the blues
read the 57th psalm; if you feel lone
some and unprotected read the Dist; if
you are out Of sorts read the 18th chap
ter Of Hebrews; if people pelt you with
hard words read the 18th chapter Of
John; If you don't know where to look
for months rent read the 9th psalm;
il there is chilly sensation about the
heart read the 9th chapter Of Galatians,
7th and 9th verses; II you hnd yourself
losing confidence in men, read the first
chapter Of lst Corinthians; II the stove
pipe has fallen down aud the cook has
gone of in a fret, put up the pipe, wash
your hands and read the 3fd chapter Of
James.