The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-09

shop. When hammered down the equa-
ilzers viii weigh about ], 800 pounds; which
world 90 round.
D. ]. Swergard. the Baldwin expert who
has been here superintepding the setting
up Of the Mikados. has gone to Ration.
n. NJ, where he Will stay until the en-
gines are fully broken in.
Enough ice was taken out of tank No
The tank must have frozen up some time
before it was run into the tank room, be-
cause it is very warm in there
G.. e. Davis of J. NJ. Neade's force has
obtained a position in connection with the
construction work on the new Santa Fe
cut off in New Mexico. He left Wednes-
day afternoon.
The water for the boilers in the new
power house is to be treated by the
eater and chemicals will be used. By
this system it is hoped that the trouble
with the water will be overcome
j. T. Purvis, pastor of the North Tope-
ka Second Christian church. will address
the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A rooms. The
commence at o'clock.
Another of the new Mikados arrived at
the shops Thursday morning; She is No
907. The engine was set up IN the round
house Thursday and went out on her trial
trip this morning She will be sent out
west to keep company with the others.
Frank Sanderson OF the boiler shop had
an accident while driving to work the
other morning. He turned too sharp a
ing him with nothing but his legs to get
to work with. He bowed to the inevitable
and walked in.
The United States circuit court of APP
peals in Chicago have decided that cab
men must stay out of the union paSSen-
ger station and OFF the SURROUNDINGS side
walks in their work of soliciting business.
1t would be a good thing if this rule was
introduced into some other cities.
About Is different kinds of car jacks are
being tested in the Santa Fe test depart
ment. The best one is to be selected for
general use over the system. At the pres
ent time any old KIND OF JACK IS being
used, but this system is to be changed and
they are all to be alike. The test will not
be finished for about ten days yet.
Henry Miller of Hannibal, No, division
superintendent of the Burlington route,
has been appointed general superintendent
fective January Is He will succeed Mr..
S. E GRANGE, who resigned last year Mr..
Miller's Headquarters will be in St. Louis.
being transferred from 81 Josepn LIKE
many other railroad officials his career
was begun by carrying water for the sec
ton men.
The Southern Pacific and Union Pacific
and connecting lines will put into erect
from February is to April So inclusive,
second class and so-caled colonist rate Of
S33 from Chicago. SIS from Missouri river.
points, Sioux City to Kansas City. nclu-
sive and Houston, Tex, and $50 from St
Louis Memphis and New Orleans to
points in California. The object of the
low rates is to encourage immigration ana
to secure skilled and unsklHed labor for
cities on the coast
Representatives of the railroad lines IN
the Western Passenger association yester-
day decided to refer the proposition to
establish a protective bureau. common to
all the associations, TO a special commit
tee which will confer with the other asso-
Citations This committee has power to de-
eide upon the methods to be pursued and
to agree with representatives of the other
bodies on any plan which shall be mutual
" satisfact The proposition for the
establishment of the protective bureau.
which is to look after all violations of
the law by forgers. scalpers. and others
who manipulate railroad tickets, was
made by the officials Of the Central Pas
senger association.
Wednesday evening the board of man
agement OF the Railroad 7. NJ G. A. held
their annual meeting and elected officers
for the coming year Those who were
elected are: Henry Isantz, president. and
w G. Brown. vice president Mr. Lantz
succeeds Mr.. Boon as president Of the as
ISOLATION and Mr. Boon succeeds B. n
Van CIeave The officers who were re-
elected are: ". L. Stark, recording sec
retary- RichaM1 Wilson, treasurer. and
Thomas Z. PrOut, general secretary.
Plans were adopted for the new building
and will be pushed. New book cases will
purchased for the library. Mr.. Prout pre-
sented his annual report, which showed
fl7af the wear 1902 was very prosperous
one and that 1893 viii have TO hurry if
she EQUALS it.