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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
SANTA FE DIRECTOR DEAD.
Gao. a. Nickerson Passes Away at
His Home at Dedham, Mass.

George A. Nickerson, one of the d.
rectors of the Atchison, Topeka & San
ia Fe, died at his home in Dedham,
Mass, yesterday afternoon at the age
of AZ years. Mr.. Nickerson was a son
Of Joseph Niclerson, one of the origi-
nal owners of the Santa F'e road. He
has frequently been in Topeka to at
tend the meetings of the directors. He
was here last in December.
The news of Mr.. Nickerson's death
came as great surprise the Santa Fe
officials. So far as known here. Mr..
Nickerson was in excellent health. and
being such a young man, his death was
most untimely.
Mr.. Nickerson has never been con-
nected with the operating department
of the road. He has served as director
of the Sonora railway, of the Chicago,
Kansas & Western railway from 1888
to 1894, and as a director of the old
Santa Fe company from 1898 to 1895
On December Il, 1895. he was elected
a director of the new company. His
term Of Office viii not expire till 1904.
Mr.. Nickerson was born in Boston in
1854 He has always lived in the east.
visiting Kansas only occasionally on
business of his Tosition Dedham. the
place of his death, is a suburb of Bos-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
ROCK ISLAND IN TEXAS.
Will Have Trains to FL Paso by Mid
die of Decan Der.


Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. s.-H. A Par
ker, first vice president of the Rock
Island has been making a trip over the
company-s new extensions out in west
Texas. He made the statement that he
expects to have trains running into FL
PasO by the middle of December or the
first of January at the latest The COM
pany is exerting every effort to reach
that place earlier If posi- Bile. Mr.. Par
ker says the two roads are only about
200 miles apart and the gap is being
closed up very rapidly. He said: The
labor troubles have Kindred US soma,
but that is about over now. Laborers
have been sent in from the north and
as soon as they were paid once they
would return and others would have to
be sent out to take their places. This
has been the case all over the country
and railroad building has been retarded
no little. We have built over 400 miles
OF road this summer and made as good
progress as was ever before made in
such a country. We are building one
bridge over the Canadian river that will
require another month in completion
yet, and when that is done the track
laying will be pushed through in a hur-
ry- The bridge IS a solid steel structure
$50 feet high and 800 feet long This is
the most expensive piece of work on the
road and viii be the finest bridge in the
southwest
Mr.. Parker denies that the Rock ISL
and would lease and operate the FL
Paso and Southwestern road after it's
completion, and build from Bisbee to
San Diego, Cal. He says the Rock ISL
and is building to Ell Paso in order to
connect with the roads into Mexico and
the great mining country in the repub-
lie Mr.. Parker will go to Chicago from
this point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03

Plans to Handle Cereals on Oklaho-
ma Railway Lines.

Guthrie, ok. Sept. 3-The railway ac-
tivity in eastern Oklahoma continues
undated. The Choctaw and Northern
road is now running regular passenger
trains from Geary, north to Yewed,
Woods county, a distance of 80 miles.
On this line 20 grain elevators have
been put up within the past 80 days.
They will be running to Alva by Sep
TENDER 10. and instead of going to
Kiowa, will build to Anthony, Kan, to
which point they will be operating by
October Is. The Blackwell and South
western reached Okeene, Blaine county,
yesterday. The Rock Island track has
found Okeene, and will reach Watomga
in about Is days. Thence they will push
on to Gary by October IS. The Choctaw,
Oklahoma and Gulf will begin tomorrow
running trains to- Elk City, Mills coun-
ty, on the extension west from Wealth
erford.. and will reach the Texas line by
October l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
USE DOUBLE TRACK.
Many Chicago-M Missouri River Lines
Are Putting 1t In.

Chicago, Sept. 3.=Double tracking
Of several of the leading Chicago Mis-
souri, river lines is approach ching COM
pletion. Work of this kind is now pro-
crossing through Iowa a good dis
lance beyond the Mississippi river The
road most advanced is the Chicago &
Northwestern, which has a double
track as far west as Maple River juno
ton, Ia Twenty four miles of addi-
tional second track soon to be put into
service will leave a gap of only forty
three miles of single track between
Denison and Missouri Valley in the
whole distance of 490 miles between
Chicago and Council Bluffs.
On the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
railroad the double track crossed the
Mississippi river two years ago and ex-
tends to Batavia, 268 miles west of Chi
cago and sixty-tWO miles west of the
Mississippi river. Work on the con-
struction of a new second track IS
progressing as far west as Red Oak,
with a break of ninety-tWo miles of
single track between Ottumwa and
Murray. 1t is expected to have a new
second track completed for operation
this year between Murray and CreSton,
the latter point being 107 miles from
Omaha.
On the Chicago, Rock Island & Pa
cific railroad double track is being op-
Grated as far west as West Liberty Ia,
221 miles from Chicago, thirty-nine
n lies from the Mississippi river at DaV-
export, and 30 miles from Omaha
The Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul
railway has a double track road in OPP
GRAFTON to the Mississippi river at Sa-
vannah, Ill, and with some breaks
ninety miles further, or 262 miles from
Omaha.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
OFFICES ARE READY.
Rock Island Headquarters at Kansas
City Finished Monday.

Kansas City. Sept 3-The remoddled
streets were finished Monday. The
ticket office is furnished throughout IL
mahogany, the wall paper is hand
painted and the counter rests upon
marble base. The counter was designed
by c. W. Jones, city passenger agent.
and conveniences has been the aim
of the makers. 1t has an open space
for shelf purposes Immediately under
the counter top and extending the en-
tire length. Below this are sliding doors
which open on spaces where shelly
ing from two inches apart up is intes~-
changeable with drawers, in whole or
in part at the will of the ticket agent,
thus affOrding a place for everything
that is and facilities for making a
place for most anything that may be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03

ened a private boarding and roOuAing
house.
c. Hardenburg is laying or and Is
going to the mountains
William Wolff took a trip down on the
Rock Island Thursday.
Harry Petition is assisting Agent Fen
gel of the Rock Island
Fred Bubeck and family are home
from Buffalo
Fred Bommerlin was fishing at Ford
City. Friday, and captured an eel
VIII Henry of Caldwell was in the city
visiting a few days
Mrs. A. f. King is visiting in Colorado
Springs
Jim Corey is home from Oregon.
Bob Kissick's smiling face was seen
on the streets this week
Frank Gould from the Rock Island is
in the city visiting his family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
MISSOURI PACIFIC CHANGE
Will Parallel Santa Fe For Some
Distance Out OF Kansas City.

Kansas City, Sept. BY the building
of a line around the Independence hill
east of Kansas City, starting at the
Santa F'e crossing in the east bottoms
and connecting with the main line at
Lake City, the Missouri Pacific railway
viii within the next three months Sc
cure a water grade freight line the en-
tire distance between Kansas City and
St. Louis. The Boonville tcut off," on
which work was commenced several
months ago, forms the other link in the
water grade line.
Colonel E. S. Jewett, city passenger
agent of the Missouri Pacific yesterday
accompanied Messrs- Stevens, Groves
and OFT, the condemnation jury ap-
pointed by Judge Henry, to the pro-
perty which is to be condemned for
right of way purposes along the Santa
Fe track in the east bottoms As soon
as the report Of the jury is made work
viii be commenced on the grading OF
the new line 1t is expected to have il
finished by December I, and by that
time the Boonville cut off" will have
been completed.
The new line will parallel that of the
Santa F'e for some distance out of Kan
sas City skirting the Independence hill
over which the main line of the Mis-
souri, Pacific runs. The right of way has
already been secured except through the
property which is to be condemned. Out
Of Lake City grading has already been
done for a distance of three miles, and
track laying from that end VIII proba-
bly, be commenced soon.
With the line from Kansas City to
Lake City and the Boonville cut Off
the Missouri Pacific Will be able to run
all freight trains over an easy grade be
tween Kansas City and st. Louis The
passenger trains viii continue to use the
main line, but all freight trains will be
run over the new stretches of road. Far
heavier tonnage can be hauled by en-
gines over the new line out Of Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
NEW BRIDGES NEEDED.
959,15O Feet to Be Constructed on
the Southern Pacific.

Among the most pressing needs of the
Southern Pacific road, to supply which
the expenditure of $40, 600, 900 is talked
of, is the rebuilding of nearly all the
bridges on the system. The total lengtho of
bridges is 959, $50 feet, and of this SO per
cent consists of timber. To put the road
in thoroughly up-to-date condition the
greater number of bridges will have to
be rebuilt, the spans being placed on
solid masonry and steel substituted for
wood in these spans. 1t is proposed to
put 100000 600 a year into physical inn
provements for the next four years and
to take this sum from earnings in the
first instance at least.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
COLUMBIA MARKSMEN WIN.
Close Work on Big Team Rife
Shoot

New York, Sept. 3-The team of Dis
trict of Columbia. made up Of II men,
won the Hilton trophy match at Sea
Girt ranges Monday from eleven teams
Of II men each who shot for this prize
The contest was so keen that result was
in doubt until the last bullet flashed
through the target.
The scores of the Hilton match follow:
District of Columbia ], O98; New York l.
O93; Canada 1,077; Pennsylvania 1,O55;
New Jersey 1,037; United States Marine
1,014; Massachusetts 1896; Maine 949;
Maryland $40; Rhode Island 1894; Ohio
SIG
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
FIVE MILLIONS OF BONDS.
Syndicate Formed to Underwrite For
Chicago. Great Western,

Chicago. Ill. Sept. st is reported,
says the Tribune. that President Stick
ney of the Chicago Great Western has
succeeded in forming a syndicate to
underwrite an issue of $1,000 600 Chi
cago Great Western debenture bonds
to provide for the building of the pro
posed extensions to Omaha and Sioux
City.
Work on these extensions is to be
commenced next spring, but some pre-
hminary grading may be done this
year The surveys have all been COM
pIeted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
Paul Morton Says He Doesn't Want
Hays Place.

second vice president of the Santa F'e,
has returned to Chicago from the east
He said he had not been offered the
presidency of the Southern Pacific. and
would not accept it if he were offered
the place. 1t is now expected that
President FELTON, of the Alton will soon
be chosen to succeed Mr.. Hays Mr.
FELTON, has been in the east during the
last week and will stay there a week
longer. He is in conference with E. H.
Hartman, head of the syndicate own
ing the Southern Pacific, Union Pacific,
Alton, Illinois Central and other sys-
TENS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
Stood Death of.

E B. Munday lawyer of Henrietta,
Tex. once fooled a grave-digger- He
says: My brother was very low with
malarial fever and jaundice. 1 per-
suaded him to try Electric Bitters, and
he was soon much better. but continued
their use until he was wholly cured.
am sure Electric Bitters saved his life"
This remedy expels malaria, kills disease
germs and purifes the blood; aids diges-
ton. regulates liver, kidneys and bowels,
cures constipation. dyspepsia nervous
diseases, kidney troubles, female com
plants: gives perfect health. Only soc
at drug store of A. J. Arnold e Son, 81
North Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
A Communication.

Mr.. Editor-Allow me to speak a few
words in favor of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. I suffered for three years with
the bronchitis and could not sleep at
nights I tried several doctors and va
rious patent medicines. but could get
nothing to give me any relief until my
wife got a bottle of this valuable medi-
cine which has completely relieved me.
W s. Brockman. Bagnell, No This
remedy is for sale BY all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
In SUBSTITUTE Feeding

for infants. physicians agree that cows
milk is the basis for all beginnings.
What is required then,is the best posi-
bic milk product. Bcrden's Eagle Brand
Condensed Milk is ideal pure, sterile
and guarded against contamination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
Rose Holding Revivals.

White City, Sept. 3--Rev. Vernon J.
Rose, until recently editor Newton Jour
nal, is holding a splendid revival meet
ing for the Christian church here. He is
an exceptionally strong speaker and is
becoming very popular here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
SPECIAL.

Colorado aud Return, Only $15. 90,
via the Santa Fe.
Tickets on sale September LIST to 10th
inclusive and good returning as late as
October 31st. This is the last of the
cheap excursions to Colorado this year.
Free chair cars. Standard sleeping and
observation cars, Standard sleepers and
observation cars, rock ballast track
and Harvey eating houses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
FRom DODGE cITY.

Jim Cowley has returned home from
Las Vegas
Charley Arm is learning to be car
clerk for the Santa Fe.
j. J. Mcintyre is the proud father of
a little daughter. All doing we'll
Ex-Brakeman Van Orelstrand has op-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
For 6. a. R. Encampment

Take the Rock Island Lake Shore
special to Cleveland. Steamer ride be-
tween Toledo and Cleveland if desired.
No extra charge. See A. NJ. Fuller for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; If Il stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble too
frequent desire to
pass It or pain in
the back IS also
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03

City than over the main line. and the
same will be true of the BoOnvilIe .'eut
off, The expense of securing a water
grade line will be made up in a short
time by increased net freight earnings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.


Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours: a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03

What to DO.
There IS comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys. liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. It corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use Of liquor.
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 60 often
during the day. and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of SWamp-ROOt is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
If you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery f~vfT~
and a book that tells i.y5y-I.st e
more about it. both sent lllt 3 I..s ssiii,,i;s
absolutely free by mail. Eel ..-.s4s -
Address DR.. Kilner & Home OF swnrnpRoos ,
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men,
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03
WOULDN'T TAKE IT.

Besides a cabinet of eight drawers is
placed at either end of the ticket case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-03

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
The sun., 1901-09-05
BOLD TRAIN ROBBERY.
Five Men Make a Big Haul Near
Texarkana, Ark.
PASSENGERS NOT M0LESTED
All the Money Obtained Wns Taken
From the Express Car, the
Safe OF which Was Wreck
ed by Dynamite.

Texarkana, Ark, Sept. 4.-No. Cot
ton Belt passenger train, leaving TEX
arkana in charge of Conductor Arm
strong and Engineer Henderson, was
held up ana robbed near Eylau, -four
miles south of Texarkana.
The train was tagged by band OF
five men. one forced the fireman to
90 back ana then cut off the mail ana
baggage cars. Returning, he compelled
the engineer to give up the manage.
ncnt Of the locomotive. Another OF
the robbers. who was an expert en-.
ginerr, ran the engine with the mail
and express cars about a mile up the
track and there forced the express mes,
sengcr to open his ear The safe was
blown open with dynamite. The eXaet
amount Of money taken is a secret
with the railroad and the express OH
cials. but il Is known that n large snip.
mcnt lad been made on this train.
The robbers, after obtaining the mon
cy, cut OH lHc tliSliS lioAi WV i
and express ears, forcing Engineer
Henderson to get off, and went south
on the locomotive III full speed.
No passengers were molcstcd. They
were, however, badly frightened an,
concealed their yamablrs. Railroat
employees here are confident that til,
robbery was committed by railroad
| men, from the manner in which TIN
1 ears were cut off and the engine wa'
f, handled
The spot chosen for the robbery wa!
4 Well lifted for this kind Of work, BEN;
wild and heavily timbcrcd. The con
ductor and several passengers walke'
back to TrNarkana. il distance of fou
miles, and shrrill's posse started on
| in pursuit of the robbers.
The sun., 1901-09-05
oHuN MEETS THE KAISER.
Chinese Expiatory Mission Is onr-
rIeJ Out at Potsdnm.

Potsdam, Sept. 4.-Emperor Wiiiiam
received Prince Chun ut noon III the
presence of the royal princes, Baron
Won Richthofen, the foreign secretary
the principal ministers and generals
and the court dignitares The prince
read n letter written in yellow ink to
the emperor.
Prince Chun was driven to the palace
In an imperial carriage, in which was
the new Chinese minister, Kien Chans,
and GenerA Won Hoepfner. Four royal
carriages, containing the Chinese dishi'
taries of the envoy's suit followed.
The prince on going to the audience
passed through the jasper gallery be-
tween lines of guards.
In the meanwhile n guard of honoi
had been drawn up outside the palace
and presented arms, with the bane
playing. as Prince Chun emerged. Inc
envoy passed down the lines of troops
saluting In Chinese fashion with fold
ed hands.
After the audience Prince Chun In
spected the guard of honor and return
ed TO the orangcry, where the empero
visited him in the afternoon.
| Prince Chun visited the mausoleun
at Friedcnskirche during the day an'
placed wreaths OH the tombs OF Ill
Emperor and Empress Frederick.
The sun., 1901-09-05
SMALL BOY FINED.
He Was Stealing Ride on Trolley
Car.

Jumping on and off West Fourth
street car cost Irwin Devinney, n small
boy, $40. The boy was arraigned N
City Court yesterday and fine Of "
and costs, amounting to $2.70 was I'M
posed. - -, w.,
,rrump of the railway company testified
that The company is annoyed by Doys
who attend the baseball games anu s'e''
rides. On Monday he was on the hour,h
street line to see il he could Stop 'h'
practice. Mr.. Van Trump SAID nc droW'
the boy off the car four times ana Nv
so, ON each time while the ear was w
motion. II was very dangerous, rs W.
boy was liable to be- struck by Il ear run
ming in the opposite direction or mishi
have fallen or and been run over .! y
ear which was following.
Charles III. Scott corroberated ".
ynn Trump's testimony relative TO i'''
bows pumping on and off the car. Jess
Rucknlew said he saw the hoy jump on
,ud off. hut he believed he would nav"
paid II he had the money. =,
Agent Sthout OF the :. i. g. g., san
he had Investigated and Thought ne
should not interfere. as the practice oi
boys iumping on and off cars placed tn'lr
lives in jeopardy.
Judge Councilman said the court
would break np the practice Of h"Ni'
iumping on cars, for II the accus"'i
sbonld br discharged others would repeat
IN. offence ana there would he constant
trouble. The judge imposed ne sIiiaii'S'
penalty. 81 aud costs. but SAID nlly "'hei
boys brong..t before him on the SAM
charge would receive the full penalty.
The sun., 1901-09-05
UNRULY PRISONER
Tried Conclusions With Policemen
in Station House.
dichael Burk Objected to Being Al
rested and Made Rough
House"

Captain Of Police kanc'S athletic train
NJ stood him IN ge0d stead last uigEt
y il has many times before in his years
i service i'll lii, police department After
ryiuE conclusions with Captain Kane.
i'urnkoy White and Sergeant lKrllcncr
tnl hring landed III eel. il young man.
NIo said he did not know what his name
vas hut who is thought To be one
Michael Burke. 10 doubt waS aware ~
he fact that Wilmington policemen arr
.aImhlC If handling anything that comes
llpng III their linz of business.
Sergeant kcllcler found the young
nan lying H. nm intoxicated condition At
SiNth anil Market streets and Startr,
man Kicked. wrrstlcd and struggled mad
| was only after lively scntilc that
sergeant krllohcI succeeded in getting
lin to- the station.
Here the prisoner cut up more III, Il
Inks" and this time Captain Kane am
Turnkey Whit" took i spell AZ him. III,
unug MN WAS sturdy fighter am
NTH Il kick with On" foot sent II cii>
AidG Whirliag grnliud tlc room and Will
b. Other foot shattered the iron register
u the floor.
This was his limit, lie might hav'
louc m"rr IL tIc round Ind lasted lonse
~ Captain Kane, bg pihioing his arm
tnifd him plt him nut Of business an,
With TIN ail ~ Turnkey White hustle,
| ir back Ia u rrl. Ii took hut frv
minutes " dalhc woak In, thtrr was
| Rrly tilc Viii, it lasted.
The sun., 1901-09-05
ANNUAL LAWN FETE.
One OF the Features of the Church
Life of Wilmington

Tho annual lawn fctc 1T "RiShnpstuad,
has come to BE- one VI the regular fCl
lures of the Church Life of Wilmington.
1t will tan place tliS wear nn the after
noon and evening Of Wednesday, Sep
trmGrr nth. AMI gives promise If being
even mere successful than any that have
proceeded IT, lfpSidr> he many pleas
ing social features of the occasion, there
will hr entertainments proyi led. at ry,su
l;lr intervals; also fancy and useful arl-
cles will hr ta>trtully arranged for Salc
Between the Ii, ms Of $50 ana $ a sap
per viii hc served 1T reasonable
charge: the entire net proceeds of ail
the departments going, rs usual. To tile
ST. Mielncl,s Hospital and Day Nursery
fat Babies, on Washington stfcer near
Second. This Institution is miw h,in;,
completely "epanttd aid renovated autl
will lie rr-op"ncd in Il short tim" for til
reception nf il larger numnr than usiR,l
Of mothcrlrss ANA homeless infants, fttru
all oy,r the State. withuut any condition,
whatever, except that thorc shall IL
actual need Of the shelter and care ti.al
is demanded.
Tho interest in ST. Michael, ana iii
lawn fctr is not confined to Wilmiugrul
OF even the State Of Delaware. for .ifl
Of money and fancy articles are beins
sent III from New York. New JERSEY
aud othrr States. ami the other day ~
MI ocean steamship. tnrnutr to this uoun
try. two Delaware woirrn were maxim.
ss'mc nrrktiG> for the lawn frtr hui II,
s"nn"r was the purpose Of the giit liS
covered, lhan The surrounding passenger
M once purchased the nrckti"s, at Il IL,
rful price