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The Topeka state journal., 1902-11-15
CHECK FOR ONE CENT.
History of a Bookkeeper's Bugbear
on the Burlington Line.

Month after month, year after year.
since December. 1898. the auditing de-
partment Of the Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy railroad has carried on its
books a credit of l cent in favor of
George A. Trent for services as con-
ductor or the ST Louis division. The
pay check has never been presented for
settlement. and until it falls into the
hands Of the auditor the books must
be balanced by carrying the credit on
from one month to another otherwise
the annual report to the stockholders
would be at fault. Every new clerk
who takes a desk in the accounting de-
Dartment hears the story of the 1-cent
check. which at this time has grown to
the dimensions of a novelette, closing
with the words. "and it is the only /
cent gay check ever issued by a rail-
road company"
Trent had been in the service of the
st. Louis division for some time, and
in December. 1883, concluded that va
cation was due him that he might spend
the month with his relatives at his old
home in New England winding up his
visit in time to reach his division point
on the last day of the year The vaca-
ton was taken without pay. so as soon
as he returned he reported for duty. that
he might make UP for lost time. He
The Topeka state journal., 1902-11-15

assume to discuss the matter fairly. He
says we put stumbling blocks in the
way of education. That's nonsense. If
a man works fewer hours a day he has
more time to read and study, doesn't
he; and the shorter day makes work for
more men, doesn't it? Well, we see to
it that an apprentice who wants to
learn a trade is taught that trade, and
is not set to carrying mortar or boards
or something of that kind. 1 suppose
that does limit the number, but we in
sist on employers teaching all appren-
tices to be workmen, not bOtches.
The objects of the unions are to Sc
cure decent hours of work and fair pay.
We don't want to be like those miners
in the east who work for 81 a day, and
cannot keep their children in school, but
must set them to work to help support
the family. President Eliot doesn't
know what he's talking about. His very
arguments show that. They're too
trivial to be regarded seriously
Mr.. Carlin is secretary of the Trades
and Labor Council, and his opinion may
be regarded that of a majority of the
labOring men in the city.
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SAYS ELIOT'S IN ERROR.
Phil Carlin Comments on Speech of
President of Harvard.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Nov. 15-Local
labor leaders are not inclined to regard
seriously the address delivered at the
annual banquet of the Economic club
of Boston by President Eliot of Harvard
university, in which he attacked labor
unions, declaring them to be opposed
to the education of the youth, and ar
raigning them fiercely on several other
grounds as we'll
That's all rot" said Phil Carlin. this
morning. when shown a digest of Presi-
dent Eliots remarks He must have
been paid to say that. Why, he's talk
ing about something he doesn't know
anything about He needs education
along this line himself before he can
The Topeka state journal., 1902-11-15
HOLDS TWO JOBS.
S. P. A. of Maine Central Is Mayor of
Portland

Not little of the eminent success at
tending the recent annual convention
of the American association of general
passenger agents at Portland, Me, was
due to the untiring efforts of the mayor
of that city, General Passenger and
Ticket Agent F. E. Boothby of the
Maine Central railroad The citizens of
Portland have twice honored Colonel
Boothby bp placing him in the chair
of the chief magistrate and he has made
a splendid record in the cultured COM
munity by the sea. The convention
went to Portland this year largely as a
well merited compliment to the passen-
ger chief of the Maine Central who has
shown that he can safely and success
fully administer the traffic affairs of
great corporation and at the same time
ably direct the helm of a prosperous
municipality. On the social side he is
gracefully aided by his charming wife,
whose hospitable entertainment of the
distinguished guests at Portland will
always be pleasantly remembered. In
political circles of New England 1t is
said that Mayor Boothby will probably
be chosen for the higher office of COVER
nor of Maine
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ing advanced. while a number of in
creases were voluntarily given. Rail-
way earnings continue to advance. the
first week of November showing rise
of AS per cent over 1901 and 1872 per
cent over 1900. High temperature re-
tards retail trade in seasonab.e goods.
Aside from the expected decline in
prices of pipes and tubes, there has
been no evidence Of weakness. and all
the recent concessions were caused by
competition of new plants rather than
diminished business.
MANY purchasers are delaying or
ders however, in the hope that the mar
ket will go lower in other departments,
but there IS abnormal support in the
light movement of coke. Rail mills are
fully booked up to next September and
a Canadian road placed large order in
Germany, while structural shapes are in
great request, especially for bridges.
Eastern manufacturers of footwear
are offering no inducements to buyers,
and, while no actual advances in prices
have occurred, the market is decidedly
strong. Western shops are also busy,
deliveries in both sections coming so
Sole leather is active and firm both do
mestic and export sales being large.
Some western tanners advanced prices,
which checked business. Foreign dry
hides are abundant and weaker. Linn
tied supplies in first hands and with
iobbers have sustained cotton goods de-
spite the sharp decline in the raw ma
terial Export trade is dull, Chinese
business showing the effect of the break
in silver but foreign orders are in the
market and could be secured by slight
concessions. It is between seasons in
for quick delivery. Clothing manufac-
turers report encouraging results in
there is some inquiry fer heavy weights
their first test of the market on spring
garments.
Failures for the week numbered 2t1
in the United States, against 215 last
year and "a in Canada, compared with
q a year ago"
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NEW BUILDING COMPLETED.
Santa Fe Offices at Albuquerque
Ready for Occupancy.

Albuquerque, N. M, Nov. 15.-The
Santa Fe's new local office building and
freight depot is finished and will be oc-
cupied the first of next week. The office
building is one of the handsomest on
the system. Built of stucco and con-
forming in its architecture to the sta
ton and hotel buildings, the exterior
is attractive. Inside everything is ar
ranged for convenience, though the fin
ishing is very handsomely done. The
woodwork is light oak finish: doors and
windows are wide, ceilings high and the
whole effect is light and airy. On the
first floor are the local freight offices,
cashiers room and bookl1eepers depart
ment, as well as the telegraph depart
ment. On the second floor are the
agents offices. The sheds extending in
double line behind the building are
about twice the size of the old freight
house, fitted with sliding doors, and with
loading and unloading platforms on the
First street side
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Buffalo Bill Will Retire After His
Coming European Tour.

Cody. who is in Omaha on his way to
Cody, Wyo., where he will open his new
hotel. Irma, next week, announces that
he will never again appear with his wild
west show in this country.
Two more years of it in England said
Buffalo Bill land then, thank goodness,
I'm done with the show business. I have
toured the new world and the old, and
I've given my show in nearly every nook
and corner of the globe, and it's high
time for me 10 retire.
Colonel Cody will leave America Decem-
Der 1S. On his return at the end of his
two years European tour he will settle
down to private life in his home at North
Platte, Nsb.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Washburn College to J. e. Hughes, $3.50,
lot 81 and 5. x 6 College avenue, add A
to College HILL
H. Gutsch and wife to R. Cahill. 1920,
lots 12-14-16-1S and 20 Beacon street, Dan
iels add.
J. F. Schone to J. H. Gayhart, s1.65O,
lot 24O and S. p 23S Monroe ST.
c. T Harris and wife to J. C. Clark,
$50. lots 100 to lis inclusive, Reynolds ave.
Boyntons add.
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Wabash Gives Voluntary Increase.

Springfield ILL.,, Nov. 15.-Notice was
given in Springfield today that the wages
of all switchmen on the Wabash system
would tomorrow be increased three or
four cents an hour and that telegraph
operators on the system will also he
granted an advance IF 0 per cent. Wages
of day and night firsInen also will be
increased. The increase was voluntary
on the part of the Officials.
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A Startling surnriae.

Very few could believe in looking at A.
T. Hoadley, healthy. robust blacksmith
fered such tortures from rheumatism as
few could endure and live But wonder
full change followed his taking Electric
Bitters. Two bottles wholly cured me-"
he writes, "and have not felt twinge
news purify the blood and cure rheuma-
tisn, neuralgia, nervousness, improve di-
gestion and give perfect health. Try them.
Only soc at Arnold Drug Co., S21 North
Kansas avenue
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Served 80 Years in India.

San Francisco, Nov. 15.-Gen. Henry
Mccall of the British army, is here
from the Orient en- route to England,
after 80 years service in India. He is
81 years of age and expects that upon
his arrival in London the war depart
ment VIII retire him with the rank Of
a brigadier general.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-11-15
Arch Pipe on Engine Bursts.

Enid, o. T.. Nov. 15.-By the bursting
of arch pipe in the firebox of an en-
gine on the Rock Island road here Friday
at o'clock Engineer Butler was so badly
scalded that he may die. and Fir eman
King was also painfully, but not fatally
injured Butler was taken to his home at
Caldwell, Kan.
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Up Go the Wages.

Montreal. Nov. 15.-It was officially
announced today that the demands of
the engineers and fremen of the Grand
Trunk railway for increased wages have
been met to the extent of an increase of
from Is to 25 per cent, according to the
division to which the men belong
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New Rule Helps Firemen.

At a recent meeting of the operating
officials of the Rock Island held in Chi
cago it was decided to employ men to
wipe the mammoth new engines re-
Gently put into use by the company.
Heretofore each fireman was compelled
to wipe his own engine. The firemen
are pleased with the new arrangement,
as it saves them several hours work.
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New Scale at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 1.-THE Bur
lington railway posted a notice nlHirS
the new wage scale, agreed upon hetWe II
the general managers of the railroads
and the switchmen at Chicago, effective
here tomorrow Eight hundr.-d men in
Kansas City will get IN advance. the
switchmen an increase of three CENTS and
The Topeka state journal., 1902-11-15
NEAR OLD MARK.
Topeka Bank Clearings Continue
Close to One and Half Millions.

New York, Nov. 15.-The following table,
compiled by Bradstreet. shows the bank
clearings at the principal cities for the
week ended November Is. with the per
centa ge of increase and decrease as COM
The Topeka state journal., 1902-11-15
SHALL DOSE. PLEASANT TO rMg.

The accompanying illustration is q facS
simile of the genuine package. Sold at all
druggists, large bottles, Csc. Be sure that the
bottle you buy has on it the trademark. ga
Bulls Head" DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will
cure speedily and will leave the throat and
lungs in healthy and normal condition.
It contains no harmful drugs.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-11-15
The Fast Eastern Express

of the Michigan Central, leaving Ch.cag GO
300 . m daily, now arrives Buffalo
7:3O a. m. and New York SIS p. m,
and runs via Niagara Falls. .. W.
Ruggles, G. P. & T. A, Chicago.
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CURED HEMoRRHAeEs.

VIM. II. BREEDER, of Chrystie St., New York
City, writes: "I had cough ever since child
hood. 1t was SO bad that blood would spurt
from my nose, which would leave me weak,
so that I was often compelled to leave my
work started to take DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
and before the third bottle was finished my
cough was entirely gone.
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Ut Cures Consumptions
IT WILL CURE A COLD
In a Night

There is no remedy just as good as" DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup. The dealer who says so is
thinking of his profit only. Don't let dealer
influence You into buying some cheap substi-
tute when your health or the health Of Aoma
member of your family is at stake.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-11-15

hremen an increase of four cents an
hour.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-11-15
FOOD FOR A YEAR.

But some people eat and eat
and yet grow thinner. This
means a defective digestion
and unsuitable food. To the
notice of such persons we pre-
sent SCOTS Emulsion, famous
for its tissue building. Your
physician can tell you how it
does it.
Well send you a little to Try if you like
SCOTT & BOVINE. 4o9 Pearl street. Nex y@-l<.
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REFUSE SUBSTITUTES
Dr.. Bulls
Couch Syrup

The one you have always used. 1t ID
endorsed by the leading doctors the only
absolutely sure and safe cure for cough, cold,
whooping cough, Group. bronchitis, or any
throat or lung affection.
The Topeka state journal., 1902-11-15
LAST OF WILD WEST.

Totals in U. S. 80. .5S2, ,442, ,7sS -.
Outside N. ". 1913, 39S 1853 IL
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OF THE NEW YEAR
uQO3l

Consists of six sheets, each Is in. by
special finish that gives it tho true
water color effect. The accompany
ing reproduction of ono of tho sub
jccts, greatly reduced in size and
without the enlivening effect of tho
rich coloring, gives but an imperfect
idea of the beauty of this charming
series of plates.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-07

Obituary.
Jacob Fiber. the subject of this
sketch, was born Ia Monroe coun-
ty, Ohio, January 3Ist, 1850, and
died at his home at Lone Tree, Jan
uary 27th. 1902, and was, therefore
So years and 7 days old when
death called him away. The de-
ceased was son of Frederick FL
Der, and was one of family of II
children.
November 21st, 1875, Jacob FL
Der married Miss Agatha Mortimer
an estimable lady of Pittsburg, who
still survives. To this union have
been born seven children.
The funeral services were con
Quoted by Rev. Smith, at Simpson:
Chapel, January 2oth, 1902, aftel
which the deceased was laid tC
rest In the c. metery at that place
surrounded By host of friends.
A truly great man his fallen
One need only TO read the sorrow
stricken cOuutenarces OF the mul
titude surrounding his bier to learr
Of the love and esteem in which ht
was held by his fellow men. Moth
Ing mean. low or grovelipg cam,
near his heart; and in all those at
tributes and finer sensibiii,ies o
the soul, which 1t takes to make &
man, Jacob Fiber possessed them
all in the highest degree.
During his residence of over II
years IN this community he coulc
never be led 70 say or do anything
to besmirch the character of any
one; but on all occasions he took
care to show his contempt and dis
gust for those who did. In the
hour OF adversely Jacob Fiber was
always the FIRST to lend helping
hand, and no one was reader to
condescend to help the fallen than
be. There is a vacant seat in our
circle Of friends which can never be
filled: but he has left us a heritage
Tor all time In the noble example
OF the beautiful life be has lived.
Certainly his dear children can
have no higher motive than 10 i'm
itate the whole life of their father.
! Il. w. RICE.
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the Big Injun. Will utilize gas.

the Big Injun. Will utilize gas.
Lowther's at Taylor No. I, Is
down 900 feet, and General Taylor
No. 2, 200 feet, and work Is pro-
crossing rapidly.
The Federal Oil Co. A Hard
man No. 2, Is being pumped In the
salt sand. AS yet Is pumping wa
ter.
The Stumptown company's No.
2 Is shut down for Is inch casing.
Creston we'll is dry, and casing
is being pulled.
Bull river we'll Is still closed
down and it Is not known whether
1t will be completed or not.
Cresco company's Holbert No. I
Is shut down for repairs, and
awaiting instructions from head
quarters. 1t Is almost impossible
TO drill this we'll to deeper sands, as
upper sands have so much gas.
The Straight creek we'll Is being
cased and will be drilled to the
Keener.
Mead Bros. and others have
taken up a block Of leases near
White Pine, on Laurel, and vii
drill at once. The rig will be com
menced today. Chronicle.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-07
Merry 9 eighing Party.

The pupils from several rooms OF
the public school have been taking
advantage of the sleighing lately,
and straw rides have become quite
the proper thing.
Wednesday evening twenty, six
members of tho Search Light club
of No. II,with their teacher, packed
themselves and their heaviest wraps
into Mr.. Beavers hugh sled and
hied them forth to do IA Study In
Scarlet" or, in plain words, to
paint the town red"
The teacher with marvellous wis
dom for a woman, closed her eyes
to the fact that there were several
pairs of sweethearts Iaboard, and
that some of the young gallants
found it necessary to keep the
girls from falling out; she was
equally wise In the matter of hear.
ing. We hear she took the precau-
ton to plug her ears with cotton to
avoid danger of injury to her audi
lory organs
She had evidently made up her
mind that
"The sights an the soun's
Shall as nothing be to me-"
and let the happy youngsters enjoy
themselves as they wished.
Making noise seemed to be
what they enjoyed the most
and they were not at all fnicky'
about the quality of 1t, but screamed
forth songs of all chimes and tunes
They were finally caught with the
idea of a class yell aud Wandf
Tibbins, the self appointed rhym
ster and yeller pro tenn, gave them
the following:
Zone, two, three, four, FIVE, six
seven!
High School, High School, No. II
All good children go to heavenp
Those includi g the teacher, were
Helen Bedford. Elhel Burnes, Gus
sic Frame, Erba Hilliard, Haze
Hess, Florence Maher, Wanda lib
bins, Retta Thistle, Gertrude Kaul
Mabel Krug, Genevieve Miller
Nellie Morrison, Wanda Hatch
Elsie McKisson, Queenie Long
Byrle Hoover, Maggie Rib. Clyds
Keller, Frank MechlIng, Randall
Rogers, Clifton billiard, Charles
Kennedy, Andrew Dryer, Robt.
Matthew and Harry Cutler.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-07
TONr Of CnhA.

The Illinois Central Railroad has arranged to
run an excursion to Cuba via its own lines to
New Orleans thence via the Morgan Steam ship
Line to Havaus. Will leave Cincinnati and
Chicago. January 80. 1892, and on return win
reach Cinciu I'll aud Chicago Gu February TT
1922 A DELIGHTFUL voyage across the Gulf of
Me1 leo. six days stay on the Island of Cuba
Matanzas, the Val ey of Yumurf, the Caves cf
Bella Mar and other Interesting points. Party
viii reach New Orleans on return in time for
Mardi Gras festivities. Tour under the escort
OF the Ameri an Tourist Association. Rate
round trip which includes all expenses every
where. Address f. A. Richter travelling pas
seuger Agent. Illinois Central Z. r, sra PARK
Bldg. Pittsburg.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-07

Mrs. Rebecca Brown, nee Broad
water, was born In Maryland, Dec.
80, 1887, departed this life. Jan. "a,
1902, aged 81 years, "a days.
She was daughter of Jefferson
Broadwater and wife. Her mar
rlage to Chas. Brown June 23,1S5o,
resulted In four children: Ella, wife
of VIM. Lantz, of this town; Oscar,
who departed this life April 20
1869; Clara, widow of James Kelly,
deceased; and Eta, the youngest.
The father and husband of this
home, 1t will be remembered, was
called to his reward just S months
and IA days previous to the wife
and mother.
In the year 1867 she experienced
the new birth, was made happy In
the living Saviour, and joined the
United Brethren church In which
communion she was faithful even
unto death"
During ali the long protracted
siege of suffering, her minds calm
ness, her peace and patience of soul
was remarkable. To say she was a
kindi mother, gives but feeble ex,
preston to the feelings of the
hearts of those who trusted in her
as such.
On Sabbath morning above the
crust of snow and frost her bier
passed with slow and silent tread
toward the city of the dead.
The services were conducted by
the writer In the u. B. church. In
far off homes were those who sat
with bowed heads and saddened
hearts keeping sacred her memory
during that solemn hour when
words were spoken above the silent
dead.
Around that bier stood three
dauP hters, son law and seven
grandchildren, beholding for the
last time this side of life a face pale
and cold as marble, sweetly nestled
In peaceful sleep on pillow soft for
such wearied head, and claspiug
beautiful emblem of the resurrec.
ton In her hand.
A sister, Mrs. Sophronia o.
Tenant, of Walkers Station, and
a brother-in law, Nelson II. Brown,
of Shilo, were present, and sister
and brother residing at Oxford,
were absent. Four of her living
sisters and companions, all united
by blood ties, gathered about her
cold. silent clay and babe fare
welP mother. sister, grandma, un-
til 10 the morning.
The services at the grave were
conducted by Rev. W. M. Slaugh.
ter.
May her mantle and husbands
mantle fall upon each of the chill.
dren,to bless the church and world.
Peace to her ashes--F. F Boyd
in Pennsboro News.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-07

MY boy took the Group one
night" says T. D. Reynolds, Mans
field, Ohio "We feared he would
die, but One Minute Cough Cure
quickly relieved him and he went
asleep" Absolutely safe. Acts
Immediately. Cures colds, Group,
grip, bronchitis, throat and lung
troubles of all kinds. Opera House
Drug Store. .
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-07

Bunsen's Pine Tar Cough Hon,

Bunsen's Pine Tar Cough Honey
relieves the worst cough or cold
almost instantly. Continued use
will cure any cold, however severe
or of however long standing. 1t
will positively prevent the many
dangerous results of half cured
colds or coughs. The best Is the
cheapest. Take Bnusen's Pine Tar
Cough Honey. For sale by D. A.
Henderson,.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-07
CALHOUN COUNTY, w. VA.

On the Opha Taylor No. I, they
are higgins up, preparatory to drill
ing at once.
Rig timbers are being hauled for
the Jim Taylor 3 and q.
Gufey's Ayers No. q, Is down
1850 feet. They have a slight
showing of oil and a little gas in
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-07
Favorfte Nearly Everywhere.

Constipation means dullness, de-
preston, disordered health. De-
Wits Little Early Risers stimulate
the liver, open the bowels and re-
lieve the condition. Safe and thor.
ough. Never grippe. Opera House
Drug Store.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-07

Al | druggists are authorized by
the manufacturers of Boro-CarboI
Salve to refund money when II fails
to cure any case of letter no matter
of how long standing. Cures ordi-
nary cases In six days, the worst
cases In fourteen days. Price az
cents. For sale by d. A. Hender-
shot.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-07

Cures catarrh easily and pl

Cures catarrh easily and pleas
antly. Contains no mercury or
other injurious drug. Is quickly
absorbed. Gives instant relief.
It opens aud cleanses the nasal pas.
sages. allays Inflammation, heals
and protects the membrane and
restores the senses to taste and
smell. Regular size so cents. For
sale by d. A. Henderson,.
AOdOs Dyspepsia Cure
OiUesxs what you eat.