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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08
PREPARING FOR PIoNIo.
Shop Men Appoint Committees to
Prepare For Annual Event

The shop men already have begun
talking picnic. Tuesday afternoon the
men met in the old tin shop and decided
to appoint a committee on preparations
for the annual picnic. After the election
Of George Cooper as chairman and
Frank Pr4bble as secretary the commit
tee was named as follows: Paint shop,
Daniel Lane; coach shop, Frank Kinsey
brass foundry. Archie Baughman; ma
chine shop, T. E. Wilcox; boiler shop,
William Reddy; cabinet shop, Albert
Wahl; freight car shed, Charles Cross
and Albert Bowlus; blacksmith shop,
Patrick O'Brien; east shop, Geo. Cooper;
south shop, A. Graham; roundhouse
Frank Thompson; water service, A.
Coyne; mill, Edward Bressett
The picnic viii probably be held in
June. and Atchison has been mentioned
as an available place although this will
be decided by vote of the men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08
RoADMAsTER TAKES A WALK.
Goes One Hundred Miles on Foot
"Spottingn Ties.

Independence May 8-Santa Fe
Roadn aster Henry Campbell of
Cherryvale, was in town recently He
was on a tour of inspection of his divi-
SION, which extends from Chanute to
CedarVale, and was performing the
journey "a-foot." He was "spotting''
the bad ties. and will walk over every
step of the division. He and Section
Foreman Johnson. of this city, walked
from here to Bolton in one afternoon.
Henry tips the scales at about 225
pounds and is decidedly ''heshy" 1t will
be a long walk for SO fat man. The
distance is a good 100 miles.
The Santa Fe railway Will put in new
ties in place of every bad one-and there
viii be a pile Of them. too
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08

has a contract to give an entertainment
at all the principal stations along the
Santa Fe Pacific railway.
Conductor J. B. Cunntnghan Of Las We
gas and Conductor NJ. J. Brennan or
Ration viii represent their lodges at the
coming biennial convention OF the o. r.
c. IN st. Paul, MINI.
Harry CreswIclz. a former Las Vegas
railroader. is now braking out Of Salt
Lake City.
Brakeman c. f. Hawkins, a man who
worked out of this point one year ago. is
again here on duty.
The Santa Fe railway city offices at
Santa Fe have been moved from the First
National bank building to the Catron
block
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08

Frank Sanderson, of the boiler shop,
was agreeably surprised Tuesday to
meet Asa Butler, a former chum, whom
he had not seen for twenty-seven years.
Sanderson and Butler formerly herded
cattle together on the plains. but parted
when they were still boys. Both men
have lived in Topeka for some time but
neither knew of the others where
abouts until by explanations they were
able to identify one another when they
met Tuesday,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08
Former Shop Man Heard From.

Joseph Cramer, a machinist in the
south shop, has received a letter from
Frank Hunsecker. formerly helper in
the blacksmith shop here. Hunsecker
left Topeka about two years ago and
went to Porto Rico, where he was made
foreman Of a. bridge gang, doing work
for Kemper & Thatcher. the same COM
pany that built the Kaw river bridge
here. Eunsecker wrote from Zanes-
Vile o., where he is working on a
bridge, and from where it is expected
he will gradually work his way back
to Topeka While in Porto Rico Hun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08
Funeral of Engineer Coggins.

The funeral of Engineer Vincent @:
Coggins, who was killed lalst Saturday
by being struck on the head by mail
crane, will be held Thursday morning
at 9 o'clock from the Church of the
AsSl1mDtiOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08
Rock Island Road Men Advanced.

James Carter, Rock Island section
foreman, has been advanced to the posi-
ton of foreman of the work train, and
Steve Winchester takes the position OF
section foreman. These are two merited
promotions for two worthy men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08
known in Topeka shops, having served
his apprenticeship here.

his apprenticeship here.
Charles Coltz. machinist in the south
shop, has been transferred to Newton for
service 1t is supposed that Newt O. is
experiencing a sudden rush of business.
which makes it necessary to increase the
force temporarily
Preparations are being made to send
out the steam shovel gang. Shovel No.
49, 1885, which has been in the shop two
months for repairs. will probably be sent
to the cutoff this week for service. The
usual number of skilled mechanics from
the shops will go with it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08
Seventh District Editors JunEet-

wichita, Kas, May s.-The editors Of
the Seventh district weekly papers
started from here Tuesday on an excur-
sion over the Rock Island road to
Granite and other points in Oklahoma.
Tomorrow they viii be the guests OF
the Commercial club Of Oklahoma City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08


Ohio written
atten
that
that will need
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08

The great multitude take this remedy
without any other cdvice than the direc-
tions to be found upon the bottle and in
Hartman during their sickness ITO all
such he viii make prompt and careful
answer without charge.
Hon J. r. Croker, OF Buffalo. N. ~,
who was for years Superintendent Of
Schools at Buffalo, in a letter dated Oc-
tober Is, writes:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08
For Femala ComnIainta

and diseases arising from an impure state
Of the blood Lichty's Celery Nerve Com
pound is an invaluable specific. Sold by
Geo w Stansfield. 632 Kansas ave. Mar
shall Bros, lis Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08

tarrh six or
seven years, and
after trying many
remedies was In
duced by a friend
to take Peruna.
The results have
been highly satis-
factory. = take
pleasure In re-
commencing PEI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08
Met After Twenty-seven Years.

seeker married a native woman, who is
now with him at GAINESVILLE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-08

Conducted by Ida Ames Willis. Mar
quette Building. Chicago. to whom all
inquiries should be addressed
All rights reserved by Banning Co.,
Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
LOST w
Couple Of Prisoners Slip OF Last
/ Nights Train and Get away
from Sheriff Farrow.

Sheriff Fred Farrow was bringing
down two prisoners to the penitentiary
last nigghttSfrom PembinaE county. The
sshteerif's attention was turned to some;
thing beside watching his prisoners
when the train reached Sterling---the
deputy was taking forty winks, and the
two prisoners slipped out the door Of the
car and dropped off the train. The train
was held about half ar hour while the
sheriff and deputy made i search for the
men, and notwithstanding the fact that
the prisoners were shackled together,
they managed to- elude the search of
the i officers and the Train came on leav.
ing the prisoners on the prairie and the
officers hunting for them. ;s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
OF UNTOLD VALUE.
The Information Contained in this
Gentlemen's Statement is Price
less.

| The hale, the hearty, the strong can
afford to- toss this paper to one side
iimpatiently when they read the fol-
lowing, but any suffering IN this To-
who mas spent a mint Of money
and suffered hours of .excruciating tor
iture caused by kidney complaint will
stand in his own light if he does not
follow the valuable advice offered by:
Mr.. W. j. Leach, engineer ofsthe& city
lwaterworks,, Fergus. Falls, MIMI says:
was troubled more or less with my
back and kidneys for some time. I
have done a good deal Of heavy lift
ing and STOPPING while laying water
pipes and this may have been the cause
,of my trouble. The pain In my back
was just overrthes small part and when
I attempted to get up after stooping
lit would catch me in the form ofssquick
and sharp twinges. Is When saw
,,Doan's Kidney Pills advertised I'd cure
the above symptoms T gotta box at a
drug store. They fulfilled all the
claims made. for them. You are at
liberty to use my statement concern
ing the merits of this valuable REM
edy." 2
/ For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Mllburn Co, Buffalo,
IN. Y, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name Doan's
and take no substitute. ~
\. F3GEE SErE. ~ g.. r'HH .a7E rsu ~ ~.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
H1ETfIg& .ENgEJ "--i = ! IL q G3lEgE.I EEE3T TT 81 I
EVERYBODY DELIGHTED.

5NBWBRo's HERP1CIDE DESTROYS
THE BANKRUPT GERM PERMA-
NENTLY AND CURES BADNESS.
Quinine and rum and a whole lot OF
other things, are pleasant to rub on
the scalp after washing it free Of dand-
ruff, but not one preparation Of the
general run will cure the dandruf. A
germ causes dandrun and falling hair,
Tt is necessary to kill that germ, to be
permanently cured Of dandruff, and to
stop falling hair. Newbro's Herpi-
eide will positively destroy that germ,
so that there can be no more $dandruff,
and sc that the hair will grow Iuxur--
iantly. Destroy the cause. and you
remove the effect, II
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
. About Pensions.

In Saturdays issue under the head of
Legislative Gossip" The Tribune print
ed the statement that authorities here
doubt Mrs. Slaughter's being able to
secure the $50 pension sought forsher by
Congressman Spalding, as pensions of
that magnitude are only granted wives
of generals. She now receives $25, the
full pension of a majors widow. Mrs,
Slaughter thinks the authorities here"
quoted above are mistaken. There is no
rate of $50 pension to any widow, no
matter what her husbands rank, OBJ
tainable through the pension Office. The
highest rate is $50. @
The rates allotted by the general law
to widows Of any army officers whose
death resulted from wounds received in.
the service and line Of duty are, End
lieutenant, $l5;1st5 lieutenant, SIT; cap:
tain, $40; major, $25; colonel and high
grade, $50. ~.
These are the maximum rates obtain
able in the pension Office, and all widows
of army officers drawing $50, like Mrs.
Custer and the widows of the 7th cayal-
ry, do SO by special act of congress.
Congress has been exceedingly liberal
in it's pensions to the widows of dist
inguished generals and to the widows of
ex-presidents. Its pensions are not
based always On army service, and this
method is often resorted to as an in
direct way topay off meritorious claim
ants whose claims while just, cannot be
fully adjudicated through the depart
ments OF the government. o..
1t is said that Mrs. Slaughter has
claims Of this kind against the govern
ment for property co~nfiscated during the
war, and she has many friends among
southern members Of congress. She is
also the daughter of a Mexican war vet
eran, and her friends in North Dakota
will rejoice in her success. !
at#EH IHEE -%t -A-E 80 g." nd "a ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
The event of the session, season and
century-the5 Scotch-Friday night.

TgHl 7 eS8HtgI6#5
When threatened BY pneumonia Or
any other lung trouble. prompt relief is
necessary, as It is dangerous to delay.
We would suggest that One Minute
Cough Cure be taken as . as indica-
lions o. having taken cold are noticed,
sIt3cnres quickly and its early use pre-,
vents consumption. p. S. Beardsley,
Fourth street. I
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23

Pepsin preparations often fail to re-
lieve indigestion because they can di-
gest only albuminous foods. There
lis one preparation that digests all
classes Of food. and that is Kodo1
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t cures the worst
cases Of indigestion and gives instant
relief, for it digests what You eat. E.
s. Beardsley, Fourth street. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
When you have tried Others, smoke d
Seal OF Minnesotaa and be satisfied.

Che county treasurer office ID the.
busiest place insthe county. The taxes
are coming IL AZ fairly good pace, and
II keeps the8ofice force busymaking out
receipts and entering up the coIlections.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23

~
2holdover;p r, by petition
County. Post ONCE.
.Pembina Pembfna
.Pembina Crystal
Walsh e. Park River
Walsh Grafton
I'D. Forks .Iarimore
Cd Forks Cd. Forks
I'D Forks Cd Forks
Trail MayYille
.Cass Fargo
.Cass Casselton
Sass ButIalo
sarrant Taunga#
1.Runsom .SIisbUng
.Barnes . Valley City:
.Griggs y. Coperst0Wn
Nelson Aneta
.GagalIGr fianma
l.oase
aPa,nsav l19TnaviIsaI.aIa
wells -Bowdon
,Stntsman Jamestown
.LaMoure Kuhn
Dickey Eilendale
.EInIngns Llgoaa
sPn,.ttttsSn,ssan,, 51anttInaan
VA IN MINT
Morton Mandan
Stark Dickinson
oIIsE. / s;5 \
1nnn+u Post nnca
Hyaaparl.
pemhina Rathpate
@Penbinn S- Cavalier
pembina .HenseI.
Walsh part. river
walsh CONWAY
walsh Graftoni
walsh MintoS
Walsh Grafton
"a FORKS. q. Inkster!
al Forks Northwood
Gd Forks Cd Forks
Cd Forks. id Forks
Cd Forks THOMPSON
Cd Forks Holmes
TrailI' caledonia
. Trail h. .Rnxton
Trail Rlanchard
Trail .Hatton
Cass Isl. 4
case Taroo,
ass Harwno1s
casa nardnar
% 90 ;naronnort
~ Sc 1haAoo
- !
ss nlu,NNl
Rich,a,,5 Goinhn++
pIohian "a Saarns,s
sanaaa4s3 3, aS',lae
sSs .':. 9 ..,1.ol
pnssann E..,ns,
Banson rspansane
Ipannos Iys,,oa SI.r
5a.
: $3.50 G,:ns
n.,5saIlal.a
aHSSSas. l'1SI.a.atss
fsnaI;ar .Hanna
~ uaHar Aasl4nn.
nando.
p;arcs Rnpby
Ransnr Observation-Disclosures
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
Wauted

Several general purpose horses, Is to
16 hundred. Send description and price
to box 3l2, Sault.St st. Marie, Mich.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
Our stock of gents furnish
ings is complete. Call and see
them at the Boston.

Burns day, Friday, oath, the Scotch
will celebrate. If you want a good time
be on hand. ts r.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23

Hayesyou read Eben Holdena If not,
you should. If IS q remarkable
production and annn,ber q critics place
II ahead ef David Harurn. On sale al
the Capital Book Store. Tribune block.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23

Such little pills q Dewitts Little
Early Fsaasrs are very easily taken and
they are wonderfully eaectlve dn
cleaning the Hver and bowels q s.
Bearisis, Fourth street.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
THE LEGISLATURE.



sllIu
Dtst Name
]. LaMoure
James Fuller
O.E. Lofthus
3h j. Cashel,
5 HELayayea
Murphy
Atfnes
8 Lewis
r GWWo Gilbert
FS Talcott,
rh Slotten !.
Deyltn
rh
L. Swenson
drh WALaidlaW
VIM Clarke
Hegge
T naie
Observation-Disclosures
lsodshT1R sharna
d Gear
w Baker
E Little .
B NObta
n sI,nnsn,,:
4.
ytsI Name.
Wa watts
Restenayer
!.
Gtttuiiikson
John lller
Bennett
lutte
aPGalbIralt
brlsDtl.'
q !.
nsAsa oargeans:
Ls M,.,,,
, yyll!lsoii
iM.Iso z
! :rpi.ocA.
..:''
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severson
81
II HIS.
"a s+osna
n Mhnmas
Mor.an
GIa5Sns,a
n 1888
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23

Secure your tickets atonce for Burn
celebration. @8s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23

Clarence Mclean, I of the senate
pages il cspnHnsdEto the house With sick
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23

Come on! Come onl Get next that
great l0c Cigar. The Hannibal Hannlin.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23

Scrofula is but modihedformi Of Blood
Poison and Consumption. The parent
who is tainted by either will see In the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
sALLEN d
IS@$S u ATTORNEYS AT Law
BLOCK.

EA u. PATTERSON ,$ %& sSS 3ssaS
"a. S3#f#s4f At Aw,sS6..a.Is
SEB First National Bank Block.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
TIME GARD.

NORTHERN PACIFIC.
s&&$S #S HIT. DAILY s$5ss 0
WEsTsBoUND.
Mo- S., way freight s... ...,, an :35 p. M.
@a8s sss##g1 EAST BOUND.
10. g, way freight. . ], !; { Is :. 2.
S.H.SSCOIT,BA 8 sS$ ST. nl,,aaMinn.5S "a
!sSfS#$ Blsmarek.a #fsa{fT
4 BISMARCK, WASHBuRN &STRSGREAT
FALLS RAILWAY 8#.Es 1
gTnktng e affect al Il 100 d ..3m..,S8 !, 1900
Daily eptaSnnday.) Sa8
GOING@4NORTH
Leave Bisnnarck ~ ....s a....s...... . J. J. s 80 am.
Arrive Arnold ....... !. I. !. .ss.s.s... .ss.Ss....s .....ss....8 s55 Am.
g. Arrive L. III. 49,. 81. nav, B D. ...s3... 80 ann.
Arrive Wilton .....s.s.a.S#..s s..:... Wa. n. .... ..9 Az am.
CONG SOUTH
Leave Wilton ..... ...: .....,.8 NJ. Il. .s... 100 p.s b.
Arrive Z. ....... .. ]. 81 s ~, ]. ,yy.s,s2 :l5 p. Ia.
"A Arrive Arnold ssss.S.... .. &. ......ss /. !. $50 /. m,
Arrive Bismarck $780,. s 800. s.. ..s..s%s.s 9 40 =. "a.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
Call and see the new colors
In gents hosierya AT the Boston

ALI magazines, as loon as published,
j. sale At The Capital Book Store, I'll.
bnne block. ssssS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23
3Auaen und OhF6n CAon sch Or
KraIfkheiten SIukdosnsRS
U Drs.B eaudoux s Away.
SPEcIALiSTS

Ear, Nose, Eye and Throat.
Tours 3 to l2sa.S m.S 2 to- s y. M. s %Ss
EDWARD as@3SS@ a4s5hHaE88 FARGO, Nj
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23

Mable Range III Minneapaliis-in cos
tunae7-sWIniI dance highland Fling and.
giyeth Sword dance Friday night.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-01-23

: = -T-EI-T7T7-'M - ---1 - - : IL13S
Sec. Board of Trustees Of Public Property
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-03-22
The PEOPLE KNEW HIM.
Benson's Plaster Is Pains Master)

George Washington made and sold flour,
and every barrel of flour in the market
branded sc. Washington, Mount Vernon"
sold without delay. No question was ever
raised as to quality or weight
Benson's Porous Plaster sells on its repu-
tation everywhere. All the buyer wants to
be certain of is that the plaster offered him
really is Benson's, and not worthless imi-
tation of it or substitute for it.
Aplaster is the best form of external rem
edy, and Benson's is the best plaster; 5000
physicians and druggists, and multitude
of people no man can number. have settled
that. You can trust it," they say.
Coughs, colds, lame back. lumbago, mus
cular stiffness and rheumatism, troubles of
the liver and kidneys, influenza or grip,
pneumonia, and all other diseases open to
external treatment, are at once relieved and
cure by Benson's Plaster.
Do not assume that Belladonna, Capsi-
cum or Strengthening plasters are ''just as
good as" Bensons. They are vastly in
ferior.--No other plaster Is as good as
Benson's.
In competition with the best-known
plasters of Europe and America, Benson's
have received Jvty.JfUe highest a,oards.
For sale by all druggists or we will pre-
pay postage on any number ordered in the
United States, on receipt of Csc. each.
Seabury d Johnson, Mfg. Chemists, ny.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-03-22

Mrs. Ed. Phelps visited friends in Paw
Paw last week.
DIR. and Mrs. Six are spending few
days in Chicago.
Grove Barnes has moved to town into
Mrs. Rosa Stearns house.
DIR. Butterfeld was in Chicago last
week for a few days visit.
Miss Ethel Cornwell is home from
Benton Harbor for few days.
Mrs. Booth of Eau Claire spent few
days of last week in town with friends
John Hearty moved the first of the
week on Mrs. Crippens farm north OF
town.
Frank Parks has moved into the
Williams residence which he purchased
recently.
Miss V p Cobb of Middleville, formerly
editor of the Times, visited friends here
last week.
Mrs. S. II. Babcock, who has been visit
ing here returned to her home in Thomp-
sonville, Friday.
Wadsworth post No. 40, GA. r., celebrat-
ed their anniversary Saturday. A fine
dinner was served and all had a good
time.
Ora Cook, who has been in the asylum
at Kalamazoo, died there last week and
his body was brought to Lawrence, Thurs
day for burial.
The "shanty" belonging to Huge John
son and Archie and Ben Southerby
was burned to the ground Tuesday morn
ing; no insurance.
Mr. and Mrs. j H. Campbell of Illinois,
mother and step-father of Sam. Helt,
arrived here last week and will make this
place their future home.
Mr.. Jesse w. Cobb and Miss Anna
Good were united in marriage last week
Thursday evening at hartford by Rev.
NJ. DeFoe. We wish them success and
happiness.
Dr. j. j. Lewis lectured on the passion
play of Oberammergau, Tuesday even
ing. Although it was quite stormy that
evening the opera house was well filled.
This was the last and best of the lecture
course. Those who did not attend missed
a great treat.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-03-22
DECATUR WANTS 1T.
OUR. NEIGHBoRING TOWN SEEKING THE Lo-
..... CATION OF A NEW STATE NORMAL
SCHOOL.

As mentioned in The True Northerner
last week, Decatur is seeking the loca-
ton of new state normal school in that
place. The school is prospective, as
the appropriation for it has not yet pass
ed the legislature. However, it is almost
certain To be built at some futura time.
ii not this year, and our Decatur friends
are wise to get into the race now.
A legislative committee has been max
ing trip to various towns in the state
that want the school, and was in Deca-
tur, Saturday. The committee had been
ia Muskegon, Holland and Allegan be-
fore reaching Decatur. There were in
the party, Senator and Mrs. Humphrey
OF Allegan, Senator and Mrs. Bangham
OF Berrien, Representatives Martindale of
Wayne, Read of Manistee, Hunt of
Wayne and Rich of Newaygo, Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction Fall and
former Superintendent Hammond, and
Representative and Mrs. Nevins of
Allegan. The following gentlemen were
also present, to do what they could in
Decatur's interest: j. NJ. Longwell, w.
- w AiNSs1 w. W. iNOWldlOi, "a. VI. OHtD-
ard, III. l.. Mcneil and G.. A. Sherrod of
Paw Paw, G. ID. Lawton of Lawton and
Z. j. Monroe of South Haven. As soon
as the visitors arrived, in a special car at
tached TO the Grand Rapids flyer, they
were escorted to the Hotel Paddock,
where fine banquet was spread for
them.
After the feast, carriages were taken
and the entire party viewed some fine
pieces of land that are offered as sites by
the citizens of Decatur.
After the drive, a meeting was held in
the X. of r. hall, where Decatur's claims
were presented by citizens of the town
and visitors from neighboring towns,
and the members of the official party
made some brief remarks.
While of course nothing definite was
accomplished, very favorable impress
sion was made, and it is sure that the
claims of Decatur will be candidly, and
it is hoped favorably, considered.