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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-23

at all favorably at the time. While
had ridden long distances on the stage
coach, aggregating many thousands of
miles. between the Missouri river and
the Rocky Mountains, I had some hest
fancy, and felt that I was in no way
equal to the important literary task of
writing the proposed book
when my objections were given to
any friends, they more strongly than
ever urged me to go on with the work.
Some of the ideas advanced by them in
due time. set me to Investigating; 1
spent some time thinking the matter
over l thought. as a new generation
had come into the world since the tele-
graph had taken the place of the pony
express and the overland California
stage had yielded to the fast railway
train, that a book at this time, detailing
some or the events as they actually Oc
CURED in those early days-much of
which would be new to a great majority
of the people-Inight be read with some
interest, not only by the rising genera
tlons but certainly by a gOodly number
of those who were in some way famiI-
lar with portions of the overland route
The Indian, the buffalo and other deni-
zens of the prairies and plains have
passed away, and much remains to be
said of them that is instructive and in
teresting.
Accordingly I wrote accounts of
matters 1 thoroughly understood and
began to collect certain facts concern
ing which l was only partially familiar
to see what could be done l made
copious notes at odd times, and at leis-
ure hours began writing them out Soon
it appeared in a number of publica-
tons that l was writing a book on
Overland Staging Days and expected
soon to publish it Afterwards 1 met
on the street in Topeka and talked a few
minutes with my old friend, the late ex-
Senator ingalls,, whom l first saw in the
spring of 1859 and had known quite in
tlmately since 1860. I always felt free
TO talk with him We We're bows to-
gether in early Kansas days at Atchi-
son, when 1 was an employe on the old
stage line, and also when I was fore
man In the office of the Atchison Cham
plon, working while for him when he
was one of it's editors and lessees He
congratulated me upon having under
taken the task of writing nv exper-
line ana IN the service of the govern
ment on the plains in charge of the
overland California mail.
This encouraged me, and somewhat
reluctantly, began the task of prepar-
Ing and arranging the facts 1 had for
tne proposed volume. A number of
times 1 thought seriously of abandon
ing the work. Few can have the re-
hottest idea of the labor it has cost me.
II mas been task, and a severe one.
AL ODD hours and leisure DAYS il has
cost me nfteen years of work During
tnat time have seen and talked with
nundreds or men on the subject and I
scores but hundreds OF. letters to narties
scattered throughout the country re-
guessing information, with which 10
verify certain facts concerning which 7
felt there might be the least doubt. In
a great many instances I have had to
write from three to six letters before 1
sonio even get reply. Others to whom
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-23
Mr.. ROOTS BOOK.
"The Overland Stage to Califor-
MIA" Is Published.
Issued Today From the State
Printing House.
THRILLING INTEREST.
Book Teens With Things Worth
Knowing.
Author Receunts His Own Ex-
periences as a Messenger.
Valuable Addition to Literature
of the West.

1.-THE Overland Stage" is out It IS
the very newest Kansas book and rep
resents years of labor on the part OIL
Frank A. Root. one of the pioneer
newspaper men of Kansas. Mr. Root
was one of the express messengers on
the Overland Stage line before the days
of western railroads and at time when
an overland journey was accompanied
by danger to life as well as much hard
ship.
In the preparation of the work Mr.
Root has had the assistance of VIM 4.
ConneIley. a well known Kansas his
torian and a careful writer. The book
is profusely Illustrated. there being over
200 half tones. The drawings We're made
by Carl p. Bolmar, a young topeka
artist and are a feature of the book
Mr. Root gives the following explana-
ton of how he came TO write The
Overland Stage:
Many years ago. when relating to
few friends some of my experiences
while employed on the overland stage
line, I was urged by them to write out
my "reminiscences and put them in book
form. The suggestion did not strike me
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-23

tween West Port and Santa Fe-a dis
tance of S25 miles-the route was directly
along the line of another route and it is
supposed the contractor, who was get
9nS some n9 SgUO year mali dor birsd Il
ried for a trifiing compensation
Anyone who is interested in the early
history of the west when a human life
to interest him in srThe Overland Mail !"
the stories of many thrilling encounters
and narrow escapes which serve to give
the work a touch of romance
The author has reprinted Col. Ed Lit
ties story of Wild Bill and has added to
it other incidents in the career of the ia
nous frontier character. part of them
from his own personal observation
Mr. Root has included in his book brief
neers Of me since line Considerable space
owner of the Overland and was afterward
a well known government contractor: re-
ceiving many valuable concessions from
Uncle Sam, which added TO his wealth.
There is a thrilling story of the hold up
$4,000 which he carried in belt on his
person, and many other characteristic in
A chapter IS devoted to the drivers
among whom We're Ed Sterling, Charles
den, Bob Marlin and William Trotter.
In the closing chapter of the book Mr.
Few people living on the frontier 80 to
/ 40 Years ago, in overland staging days
time when railroad would be running
over. the uninhabited region then known
I
distance of $50 miles--between the Missou-
ri river and the Rocky Mountains-the
road nearly the entire distance as travel
ed by the stage was often a moving pan
Drama of white covered wagons loaded to
thelr fuH capacfty-a majority of them
drawn by six yoke of oxen. the balance
ny four to six horses or mules. Most of
the vehicles We're known in their days as
prairie schooners' In them were trans
ported from the prominent Quitting
points on the Missouri river-Kansas
City Leavenworth. Atchison. St. Joseph
Nebraska City and Observation-Disclosures of
thousands of tons of freight.a goodly por-
ton of it merchandise destined for Den
YER the Queen City of the Plains
To satisfy myself of the extent of the
traffic on the plains at that time. count
ed IN a single day. along the Platte. in
wagons, bound for Denver Salt Lake.
hammock and other western mining
camps While riding 20 miles on the 18th
OF June of that year. making trip from
Denver down the Platte. / counted from
the box of the stagecoach. a much larger
number scattered at intervals along the
road going east and west. the most of
them drawn by four to six yoke of oxen,
or from four to six horses or mule
There is an exhaustive index which
adds greatly to the value of the book.
The publisher of the work is w. Y Nor
gan. state printer. and it is an excellent
example of what a Kansas publisher can
do. The first copies were issued today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-23

pshsI esEn @c
S d m h ago
% The -~p ~ ~ ~ ~ W. "a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-23

teachers. Last year Republic county
won the Tellurian, and Ellsworth coun-
ty the politico-relief map.
To the city of the first class which
has the largest number enrolled and in
attendance in proportion to the num-
Der of teachers employed in the city,
the firm of Scott, Foresman a. Co. Chi
cago, will give valuable collection OF
books for the city teachers library. The
city of Wichita won this prize last
year.
To the city of the second class which
has the greatest enrolment and at
tendance in proportion TO the number
of teachers employed in the city the
firm of Crane & Co., Topeka, offers a
quarter-sawed Subsection Werniclge
bookcase, valued at $25. This case to be
used for the teachers library in the
city winning the same. FL Dorado won
the Crane q Co. prize last year. one
of these cases will be on exhibition at
the entrance to the hall. during the
meetings of the association.
All county and city superintendent
who compete for prizes must certify TO
the committee on awards the attend
ance and enrolment of their respective
counties and cities before a. M. on
Friday, December 81
In cose Their is a tie between any
two counties or cities, the award Will
be made by lot.
The county of Shawnee and the city
of Topeka are excluded from all the
competitions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-23

I have written a number of times-and
who I am certain could have gwen
much timely information-have failed
to answer a single inquiry
Mr.. Connelley in his preface to the
book gives the Following endorsement
of the author and his work:
The value of this book lies in its
fdelity-in it's strict adherence to truth
and its faithfui1ess to fact. 1t is, first
of all, a historical work, the story of
an eyewitness; but in the relation of
historical incidents it often touches the
story of the romance of the plains.
Perhaps its principal mission in the flu
ture will be to preserve the real spirit
of the first gigantic enterprises of the
great west. These enterprises were of
much moment in their day, but were
only the forerunners of greater things
The vastness of the expanse and the
conditions existing upon it made it nee
eSSary to do things on a greater scale
than in the settlement and development
of any other portion of the continent
1t has been said-and truly said-that
the conquest of the great western VIII
derness, many of the events of which
are portrayed in this volume. consti-
tutes the most fascinating romance in
all history"
Mr. Root begins his ahistory-for it is
certainly hiStory-with a story of the
first overland mail route of 1S47. He
says it was a monthly service between
Independence, Mo-. and Salt Lake, and
the contractor. Samuel H. Woodson,
service.
The author follows the development
of the overland service carefully, omit
ting nothing of interest nor overlook
ing any feature. One thing that Will
impress the reader is the fact that the
government paid out large sums of
money for the overland mail and re-
ceived. very little in return There is a
hint of jobbery and financial manipula-
ton which can not be overlooked. For
instance, Mr.. Root says:
The most singular thing about the mail
route between Independence (kanSas
City, and Stockton, Cal-which was cost
ing the government $4,000 a years that
the receipts from it amounted to only ST.,
255; but. after being in operation nine
months, the route was discontinued July
/, 1859 While it was continued-singular
as it may appear-there We're hut four
arrivals of through mails at Kansas City
and but two at Stockton. The contractor
il appears, was not OVerburdened with the
weight of the mail. The entire mail mat
ter received at Stockton during the nine
months consisted of but two letters and
tWenty-Six newspapers.
From the returns at the department it
appears that but single letter rea ched
Stockton from Kansas City. One of the
peculiarities of this service was that be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-23

Allow me to say a few words In praise
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy: 1 had
/ would get pneumonia, but after taking
the second dose of this medicine / felt
and the pains in my chest disappeared en-
tireIy I am most respectfully yours for
St, Wheeling. W. Va For sale BY all
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-23
Great Lnck of an Editor

For two years all efforts to cure Ec-
zema in the palms of my hands failed .
writes Editor H. N. Lester of Syracuse,
Kan. then ! was wholly cured by Buck
lens Arnica Salve-" It's the worlds best
for eruptions, sores and all skin diseases
Only Csc at A ]. Arnold & Sons drug
store. 81 North Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-23

c. F. Menninger, NJ D, office 727 Kan
sas ave. Tel. 10; residence 1851 Topeka
ave Tel. s. Office hourse to .. m
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Mr.. Booth is credited with saying
that there is no profit in canning fish
when the packers are compelled to pay
six cents pound for them. For thai
reason his firm proposes to erect a cold
storage plant. Mr.. Booth states. how
ever. that the cannsry will continue tC
be operated as heretofore There is an
obvious Inconsistency in the statements
II the cannery business is no lorger
profitable 1t is hardly to be expected
that such successful business men as
the members OF his company will sink
money in its operation, but on the con-
trary they would certainly abandon II
entirely for the cold storage industry
from which he expects so much. The
fact is that the demand for canned SAL
mon is continually on the increase. es-
pecially so since the government has in
troduced Il into new markets BY supply
ing It to our soldiers in China and
the Philippines. It is not too much
TO expect that the demand from the
far East win in the near future ex-
ceed the supply. This part Of the
world win be the source OF that sup
ply because nearest the market. Nor
can the fish handled by the cold storage
men drive out of any market the su-
Derior and more conveniently handled
canned product The demand for can
ned salmon will never cease and the
market price will continue to be regu-
lated by the cost. Those who want the
hest will continue to use the Colum-
bla river brands The erection Of cold
storage plants means the establishment
here Of new interests and by no means
the displacement Of the old. There is
nothing in the situation to create feel
ing of pessimism. On the contrary it
indicates higher prices and greater
profits to all concerned. With the
thoroughgoing policy for the conserva
tion OF the industry being inaugurated
by our fish warden there is every indi-
cation that in the future as in years
past there will be enough fish for all
the canneries and cold storage plants
combined
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27
SHE DIDN'T WEAR A MASK.

But her beauty was completely hid
den by sores blotches and pimples till
she used Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Then
they vanished as will all eruptions, fe-
yer sores, boils, ulcers, carbuncles and
felons from its use. Infallible for cuts,
corns. burns, scalds and piles. Cure
guaranteed. 25c at HARTS DRUG
STORE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27
stick TO IT"

Geo. L. Heard. Of High Tower. Geor-
gia, writes: Eczema broke out on my
baby. covering his entire body. Under
treatment Of our family physician he
got worse as he could not sleep for the
burning and itching. We used a box
OF Banner Salve" on him and by the
time It was gone he was well. The
doctor seeing II was curing him said,
Stick to It for It is doing him more
good than anything have done for
him." HARTS DRUG STORE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27
A DEEP MYSTERY.

1t is a mystery why women endure
backache, headache. nervousness. Sleep
iessness, melancholy fainting and dizzy
spells when thousands have proved that
Electric Bitters will quickly cure such
troubles. Il suffered for years with
kidney trouble" writes Mrs. Phebe
Cherley, Of Peterson, Ia, "and a lame
back panied me so that could not dress
myself but Electric Bitters wholly cur
ed me. and although 70 years old, now
am able 10 do all my housework." II
overcomes constipation. improves appe-
tite, gives perfect health. Only Soc at
HART'S DRUG STORE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Il had piles so bad l could get no
rest nor find a cure until l tried De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. After using
IL once I forgot / ever had anything
like pilas"-E. c. Boice. Somers Point.
n. Y. Look out for limitations. BE
sure you ask for De Wits. CHAS.
ROGERS. Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

II have been troubled with Indigestion
for ten years, have tried many things
and spent much money to no purpose
until tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1
have taken two bottles and gotten more
relief from them than all other medi-
cines taken. 1 feel more like boy than
7 beve felt in twenty years" Anderson
Riggs. Of Sunny Lane. Tex. Thousands
have testified as did Mr.. Riggs. CHAS.
ROGERS. Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27
GIVEN UP no DIE WITH GROUP,

Mrs, p, l.. Cordier. OF Warrington.
Ky, writes; My three year-old girl
had severe case OF Group, the doctor
said she could not live and gave her
up TO die. / went 10 the store and got
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar. the
first dose gave quick relief and saved
her life" HART'S DRUG STORE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27
THE MOST STUBBORN COUGHS

resulting from an attack OF la grippe or
heavy cold must yield to the wonderful
healing properties OF Foley's Honey
and Tar, which strengthens the lungs
and makes them sound. HART'S DRUG
STORE
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

r. Presson. Pressonville. Kan. writes:
Nothing like Foley's Honey and Tar
Is the universal verdict OF all who have
used II. Especially has this been true
OF coughs accompanying Ia grippe. Not
a single bottle failed to give relief.
HART'S DRUG STORE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Spring coughs gre ,pecially danger
Gus and unless cured at once, serious
results often follow, one Minute Cough
Cure acts ike magic 1t is not a COM
mon mixture but is high grade rem
edy. CHAS. ROGERS, Druggist,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27
OLD SOLDIERS EXPERIENCE.

N. NJ Austin, a civil war veteran. Of
Winchester, Ind, writes: my wife
was sick long time in spite Of good
doctors treatment, but was wholly
cured by DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
which worked wonders for her health. {"
They always do. Try them. Only 25c
lat HARTS DRUG STORE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

The sultan OF Morocco took 10 the
desert when he heard that We had sent
a warship to collect that balance. There
Is no sense in standing for that sort Of
thing. Let us trade a torpedo boat de-
stroyer for a ship OF the desert and go
after him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

You canno; enjoy perfect health, rosy
cheeks and sparkling eyes II your liver
is sluggish and your bowels clogged. De
Wits Little Early Rlsers cleanse the
whole system. They never gripe, CHAS.
ROGERS, Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27
j. .A.FASTABEND
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
AND BUILDER
ASSESSMENT NOTICE

TENTH STREET GRAND AVENUE Me.
ASTORIA.
Notice No
Astoria entitled
1901
sued for the collection
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Ware the burglar who comes dis
guised as a plumber! He is a Dalpable
impostor. No plumber has need to re-
sort TO vulgar crime to get your money.
Buffalo Express.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

They have recently lynched several
white people down South, but we hope
that this has not been done merely tc
make the North squirm under Goals Of
fire. Record Herald.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

All communications intended for pub
IIcation should be directed to Editor
Astorian." business communications
OF all kinds and remittances must he
addressed to THE Astorian Publish
ing Co"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

You will waste time if you try to cure
Indigestion or dyspepsia by starving
yourself That only makes II worse
when you do eat heartily. You always
need plenty Of good food properly di-
gested. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the
result OF years OF scientific research
fer something that would digest not
only some elements OF food but every
kind. And 1t is the one remedy that
will do it. CHAS. ROGERS, Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

V. B. Conklin. Bowersville. O.. says:
II received more benefit from Foley's
Kidney Cure than from months Of
treatment by physicians. HARTS
DRUG STORE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Aguinaldo's captivity will not be es-
Decially irksome. He has a number Of
American friends who will delight in
sending him novels and preserved fruit.
Washington Star.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Skin troubles. cuts, burns, scalds and
chafi1g quickly heal by the use Of De
Wits Witch Haze Salve. II is imi-
tated. Be sure you get De Wits.
CHAS. ROGERS, Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Last winter was confined 10 my
bed with a very bad cold on the lungs.
Nothing gave me relief. Finally my
wife bought a bottle OF One Minute
Cough Cure that effected a speedy cure.
I cannot speak too highly Of that ex-
cellent remedy. T. X. Houseman.
Manatawney, Pa. CHAS. ROGERS,
Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Those famous little pills. DsWi;t's Lit
tie Early Rissrs, will remove all i'm
purties from your system. cleanse your
bowels, make them regular. CHAS.
ROGERS Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

The editor OF the Fordville. Ky. Mis-
cellaneous writes as a postscript TO a
business letter: II was cured OF kidney
trouble by taking Foley's Kidney Cure "
Take nothing else. HARTS DRUG
STORE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Another thing that tends to discour-
age offiee-seeking in Russia is that ev-
cry one Of the czar's appointees has
to buy his own bullet-proof underwear
Mail and Express.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

The lepar colony in the Hawaiian is
lands will be self-governing because no
Ohio man could be found who would
take a chance on leprosy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Running sores. ulcers. boils, plmples,
etc. quickly cured by Banner Salve, the
most healing salve in the world. A sure
cure for piles. HARTS DRUG STORE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Don't get mad IL your visitors name
does not appear among the personals.
Perhaps you did not tell the editor and
he's no mind reader
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

BEST WAY TO CURE BACKACHE.
Bachachas are caused by disorders in
the kidneys. Foley's Kidney Cure will
make the kidneys right. Take no sub
stitute. HART'S DRUG STORE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Don't pay the editor too much money
al one time. He isn't accustomed to
handling the stuff and an overdose
might cause serious results.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Real water and real fire on the stage
are rare, but real actors are almost
extinct.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

In We olden lays men padded their
own canoes; now they employ pilots 10
guide their steam yachts
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

The Historian guarantees to It's ad-
vertisers the largest circulation OF any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

The best thing In life is the hope OF
something after death,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Laxative Bromo- ouinine removes the
cause.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Men are great only In proportion t,
what they acc >mplish.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-27

Depredations by the Creek Indians
have been reported periodically ever
since Andrew Jackson's time, and yet
the government is asked 20 deal lem
iently with them,