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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-06
DALHARr NEWS.
Rock Island Town Celebrates With a
Big Barbecue.

Dalhart, Tex, Oct &C. B. Smith has
received the appointment as chief clerk
to Superintendent Coulen. Mr.. Smith
has risen from the rounds of the office
is thoroughly competent and able to
handle the intricate problems of the
department No better man could have
been selected for the position.
Dalhart has had her first real genuine
barbecue, and is as proud of the event
as a youngsters first pair of red top
brass toed boots. Saturday was the big
day, and an ideal one. Thousands visit
ed the beautiful little city and were en-
tertained royalty. The Amarillo band
gave a two days entertainment that
could not have been excelled. The fin
ancial end of the programme was a sue
cess.
Dallam county is erecting one of the
neatest brick court houses in the Pan
handle, and viii be ready for November
court, it is hoped
A large percent of the Rock Island
boys are taking advantage of the COM
ing of the Santa Fe road to Dalhart
and buying additional real estate that
will surely advance i'll value in a short
time.
J. S Mcdonald, machinist and wife
are in Kansas for two weeks visit.
H. w. Wyman, paymasier for the Z.
R. |. & NJ, has one of the neatest gen
eral confectionery and ice cream parlors
in Texas, also a few suites of elegaE-s~
fun nished rooms. Mrs. Wyman, very
estimable lady, handles the business
most satisfactorily and is building up
very desira BILE trade.
Mrs. George Barrett has been absent
for the past month visiting friends and
relatives in Kansas. George has fully
recovered from the shock and back on
his engine again.
George Walker, engineer, is erecting
several commodious cottages for rent
A good business venture. as houses to
rent are scarce.
Il .,VfT1 1caTlf
goes to New Orleans in the employ of
the Illinois Central road. and is sue
ceeded by Mr. Martin of Chicago.
c. H. Coleman, stenographer, was
ia ken to a Topeka hospital this week.
suffering from typhoid fever. -.-
Omar Scarborough. late station bag
gageman, has taken a position at Gal
weston. and is succeeded by Shorty
Long.
Ship Simmons has resumed his du-
ties after a few weeks vacation.
r. F. Woods has resigned his posi-
ton as ticket clerk and returned to
Denver. where he has Joined an opera
company.
Walter Moore. after a two weeks
sickness. is again. at his desk.
Claude 2eyton is a new clerk at the
master mechanics office.
Fl. H. Ellis. from Chicago, is in the
ticket department in the auditors
office.
r. E. Stokes is a new clerk in the
claim department.
Carl Zeiterman is holding down
desk in the chief clerks Office of the
operating department.
E. ]. Anderson, of Chicago is on sta
tisticaI work in the auditors Office.
J. E. Johnson. late of Chicago. has a
desk in the statistical department of
the auditors Office.
LessIer Fin, of Dalhart, is tissue
clerk in the auditors Office.
Cbas. Peal. clerk in the master me-
chanic's office, took the prize at the
gun shoot of amateurs yesterday.
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granted, conditioned upon the authority:
of the council to grant such request.
There is case pending in the supreme
court which may result in a ruling thaC
the city cannot allow the use OF the
building for pay shows.
The Auditorium was granted TO the
Topeka Choral society for October 81,
November 20, December 10 and Decem-
Der %. on the same conditions.
H. J. Lane filed an application Cor APP.
pointment as inspector for the West
Sixth avenue car track pavement Mayor
Bergundthal stated that he would ap-
be necessary.
j. H. Devlin. who lives on Madison
between Third and Fourth, asked thel
council to look after a well which is
partially on his property, and Which he
claims is poisonous. The city physicians
has been asked to look after the matter,
but has refused to do so. The mattep
was referred to the committee on nealtn
and sanitation.
c. E. Judd NJ D.. filed bill for $25
against Policeman Hutton for profess
by Mr.. Hutton. Mr.. Hutton refuses to
pay the bill. the advice of ex-Chief
Stahl- The bill was referred to the Do-
lice committee
The receipts of the various depart
mepts for September were as follows:
Food inspector Observation-Disclosures $500 68
License collector .........-...-...- $1,000
WeighmaSter ...... .............. 1880
Police judge ---........-.--..-.--.. 405.OU
The estimate of City Engineer Nc
Cabe for painting the iron work of the
Melan bridge was SS6 SO for one coat Of
paint and $125.45 for two coats of paint.
A resolution was passed authorizing the
city clerk to advertise for bids on this
work.
The engineers estimate on making re-
pairs on the Melan bridge of $438 was
read and approved.
The appropriation ordinance for the
month was as follows:
General revenue fund .......... $2,O4S.12
Fire department fund. ......... 3,22719
Police department fund. ........ 2,728X2
General improvement fund. 49,. 10,8S7.40
Paving fund .............. S.67765
Sidewalk fund ..-.-.....-....... 103550
Tyler street opening .... 51OO
Jefferson street opening. ....... 577C0
Total ....-.....-.. $29, 232-68 |
T. w. Harrison filed a lengthy protest
against the proposed opening of an alley
through his lots in Lincoln subdivision
of Rural homes addition. Mr.. Harrison
threatened to stop the opening of the
alley by Injunction unless the council
rescinded its action. The protest was
referred to the judiciary committee.
The report of the joint committee from
the council, the Commercial club and the
county commissioners which recon-
mended that the street car company be
allowed to use the Melan bridge, which
has been heretofore published, was read
to the council and filed.
Recommendations from the board of
health regarding new ordinances were
read and referred to the committee on
health and sanitation.
The council adjourned to meet Octo-
Der 49, 4.
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ABOUT RAILROAD PEOPLE.

A. E. Cooper. division passenger agent
for the Rock Island. returned to Topeka
today from a short business trip over the
lines under his supervision
Frank w. Mills of the Santa Fe ticket
auditing department leaves today for Kan
sas City to. attend the Priests of Pallas
panied by his wife
Lewis G. Kerle of the Santa Fe ticket
auditing department will go to Kansas
City today to attend the Priests of Pallas
parade. Mr.. kerle will return to Topeka
Wednesday morning
Ralph ]. Schnebly a clerk in the office
of the Santa Fe ticket auditor, leaves this
afternoon for Kansas City, where he will
attend the Priests of Pallas parade He
will return to Topeka Wednesday,
]. E. Baxter, auditor of the Gulf, Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe railroad, with head
city yesterday and called on his aequain-
tances at the Santa Fe general offices.
Mr. Baxter is on his way to Chicago,
the headquarters of the entire Santa Fe
system.
The railroads running into Kansas City
are doing a big business today. The To-
land and Union Pacific is enormous. The
Santa F'e ticket agent reports $50 passen-
gers for the Kansas City plug this morn
ing and says that many more are expected
for the later trains The Rock Island
ticket agent reports 50 Kansas City pas
sengers for train No. 10.
Harry Sturgis. clerk in the office of the
Santa Fe car accountant is sick at the
Santa Fe hospital. Mr.. Sturgis has not
early period of his sickness he was cared
for at his home, but last week his condi-
ton became such as to necessitate his
removal to the hospital. His condition
since he was taken to the hospital has
shown some slight change for the better.
Arthur Graham of the Santa Fe ticket
auditing department has returned to To-
peka after a ten days visit with relatives
in Grand Rapids. Mich While in Mich
igan Mr. Graham went on big hunting
and fishing triR and, according TO reports.
bagged a good deal of game. He did not
bring any home with him, however. Mr..
Graham was accompanied by his Wife
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chamberIain's Cough Remedy.

No one who is acquainted with its good
qualities can be surprised at the great
popularity of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. 1t not only cures colds and grip eff
fectually and permanently. but prevents
these diseases from resulting in pneumo-
MIA It IS also a certain cure for Group
Whooping cough is not dangerous when
this remedy is given. 1t contains no OPT
UNI or other harmful substance and NAV
be given confidently to a baby as to
an adult. II is also pleasant TO take. When
all of these facts are taken into consfd-
Grafton it is not surprising that people in
foreign lands, well at home. esteem
this remedy very highly and very few
are willing TO take any other after having
once used it. For sale by all druggists.
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knew, and this man was furnished
from the ranks Of the passenger de-
partment. Away back in the early
dawn of history about 1000 years be-
fore Christ, we read that King Solomon
inaugurated a traffic department. He
had ships plying between the various
ports of the Mediterranean and Red
seas, and he had many rail, or rather,
overland routes. A young man in the
passenger department of the Pennsyl-
vania lines west, in commenting on the
above says: Il should say that Noah
was the first traffic manager and that
he ran the first personally conducted
tour, which tours from that day to this
have been uniformally successful
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Queer Combination of Accidents.

A Southern Pacific freight OF AZ cars
met with a queer accident near Pomona
the other day, says the San Bernardino
Times-Index. Through some trouble
between the power exerted by the lead
and push engines the drawhead of the
fifth car from the caboose was pulled
out. The air brakes on all the cars were
Immediately set and in an instant the
draw head of the lead engine was
drawn. This left the front division of
81 cars stationary while the rear engine
was still pushing its five cars. THESE
were driven into the 81 cars, and two of
them were demolished. the track was
torn up for some distance, and traffic
delayed nearly three hours.
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ITS ROUTE SELECTED.
Santa Fe Gets Choice Right of Way
Through Forest

The Santa F'e in Humboldt county has
succeeded in getting one of the best
rights of way through the forests. going
the competing roads several points bet
ter. For months there has been a grand
rush through the north and the woods
has been full of surveyors. The Santa
civilization. and the note book of the
chief engineer shows a prospective route
through the heaviest timber and con-
Meeting with points from which Oregon.
can be reached at least expense The
survey is in charge of Chief Engineer
w. B. Storey of Topeka
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piness as we'll as health is restored to
the woman whose diseased condition is
cured by the use of DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription
After eight years of suffering and two
fruitless operations three months use of
It Favorite Prescription restored Mrs.
Moser to perfect health. This great
remedy for wonan's ills, establishes
regularity, dries weakening drains, heals
Inflammation and liberation and cures
female weakness.
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1908 large pages, in paper covers, is sent
free on receipt of III one-cent stamps to
DR.. z. Y. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
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SANTA FE MEN ARRESTED.
Conspiracy Discovered to Rob Freight
Cars En- Route.

Brakeman w. E. Slater of the Santa
Fe was arrested at San Francisco the
other day charged with the theft OF an
enormous amount of freight from the
Southern Pacific, by which company he
was formerly employed. Brakeman c.
d. Rutherford is also under arrest ana
the officers are securing the country for
Conductor w. K. Beauregard and
Brakeman Frank Carey. while they are
also anxious to capture Brakeman Har-
din 1t is charged that the men nave
been robbing the freight cars which were
placed in their charge. and that they
have got away with goods valued at
SO 600
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Northern Pacific Report.

St. Paul. Mimi. Oct. 6-The annual
report of the Northern Pacific railroad
was given out here today 1t shows the
following: Gross earnings. $46 142. 104 !;
operating expenses. S24. 032, o92: net earn
ings. $22,1I0,012: less taxes. S1421. 433,
leaving $50, 6SS. 579. Deduct income in
terest on bonds, So, 696; rentals of
leased lines. S150543: dividends, s1O,074.-
94S total S17.130.1 1873; surplus for the
year. s4.s70,946 less sums for better
ments. etc. $4,000, GOO: surplus. 81. SIC, e46
Surplus June so. 1902 sS. 054, 709. leaving
Surplus income. $9,725,G55. The excess
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Confessions of a Priest.

Rev. John S. Cox of Wake. Ark, writes:
For II years 1 suffered from yellow Jaun-
dice. l consulted a number of physicians
and tried all sorts of medicines but got
no relief. Then 1 began the use of Electric
Bitters and feel that 1 am now cured of a
disease that had me in its grasp for IL
years. If you want a reliable medicine
for liver and kidney trouble. stomach dts
orders or general debility, get Electric
Bitters. It's guaranteed by Arnold Drug
Co., SCI North Kansas ave. Only so cents.
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an extent tnat 10 say
a pleasant word to
anyone was almost
impossible.
III had two opera
tons performed by
one of the most skilled
surgeons of the West.
but did not get relief.
T h n. against my
doctors strict orders,
I commenced taking
DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Pre- scription and
Golden Medical Dis
covery,' and also fol-
lowed the advice
given in the Common
Sense Medical Ad-
wiser
III continued this
treatment for three
months, and to dav
am as healthy and
well as a woman can
be. I cannot thank
Doctor Pierce enough
for his kind letters
to mc-n
Womanly dis
eases, as a rule,
spoil the v DISPOSE
ton, " because of
tlleexfrenie 11erv-
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who Was First Traffic ManaeerP

In his recent address before the
Southern Railway Agents association
MI. $. H. Hardwick. general passenger
agent of the Southern Railway com
pany. said: The first traffic man
hger was the wisest man the world ever
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To say a pleasant
word to anyone was
almost impossible. -.

III was troubled with female weakness for
eight years and suffered more than 1 tell"
writes Mrs. Gust. Moser of Ovando. Deeriodge
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Rock Islands August Earnings.

Earnings of the Rock Island system
for August amount TO nearly s2,000.000.
Figures for August and for the first two
months of the present fiscal year, ac-
cording to the statement issued yester-
day, are as follows:
AUGUST.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1903-12-10

a - II q rita.
Rsars tho 4, The Kind You Have Always Bought
''', Of &<zN2IN1
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Advertisements in this column lC
cents per line, first insertion, 5 celnt'
per line each additional insertion.
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DELINQUENT NOTICE.

LEHi IRRITATION COMPANY,
chief place Of business, Lehi City, Utah
County, Utah. NOTICE. There are
now delinquent on the following de-
scribed stock on sccount OF an assesses
ment levied Sept. Srd, 1903, the several
amounts set opposite the names Of the
respective stuckh ''ders.
Aud in acco'dance with law and the
order Of the board Of directors Of said
corporation Jude on the aforesaid date
OF Sept. 3rd, 1898, so many shnres Of
each parcel OF sto' K as may be necessary
will be sold on December 3lst, 1908, Ut
public nuclion at The Court House,
Lehi Ciy, Utah County, Utah.
Sale to commence at ? O'Clock p. N. on
that day. TO pay the aforesaid delin-
quent assessment ant costs Of advertis-
ment and sale.
Lehi City. Nov 1871, 1905
JOHN WOODHOUsE,
Secretary and Coll ctor Lehi lrri
cation Co.
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Fight Will BE Bitter.

Those who will persist 10 closing Their
ears against the continual recommenda-
ton Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will have a long and bit
ter Aght with their troubles, II not
ended earlier by fatal termination.
Read what T. r. Beall Of Beall, Miss,
has TO say; Last fall my wife had
every symptom Of consumption She
took DR.. Kings New Discovery after
everything else had failed. Improve
ment came at once aud four bottles en-
tirely cured her," Guaranteed by +. ] =.
Wadsworth, Druggist. Price soc, and
N.00 Trial bottles free.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1903-12-10

A sporting magazine says: Don't
be afraid OF little fun ut home, good
people. Don't shut up your houses lest
the sun fades your carpets, and your
heart lest laugh should shake down
some of the musty cobwebs there. II
You want to ruin your sons. let them
think that all nirth and social enjoy
ment must he left on the threshold
when they come home mt night. When
once home Is regarded as only place
to eat, to drink and to sleep, the
work Is begun that ends in gambling
houses and degradation. Young peo-
PIE must have fun and relaxation
somewhere. II they do not find IL at
their own hearthstones il will lac sought
In other, perhaps less profitable places.
Therefore, let the fire burn brightly at
home, ever delightful with all these
little arts that parent so well under
stand. Don't repress the buoyant
spirits OF merriment around the lamp
and freight OF home that blot out the
remembrance of many q care and an
noyance during the day; and the best
safeguard they can take with them into
the world Is the unseen influence oI
bright and domestic sanctum.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1903-12-10

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants. or hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
reuces. It behooyes everybody to have
reliable Salve handy and there's none
as good rs Buckler's Arnica salve.
Burns, Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Piles
disappear quickly under its soothing
effect. 25c, at T. j.. Wadsworth's
Drug Store.
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AROUND TOWN,

TheMercantie has no old shelf-worn
stcck-all now goods--and sale prices.
DO not fail TO attend Friday evening
and hear what Lehi boy has accom-
plished.
You will have Merry Xmas and n
Happy New Year II you trade at the
Coop.
Remember you are welcome any day
you may call to pay your subscription
Mt The BANNER Office.
Nothing reserved, The axe is laid
at the root Of prices at the Coop. See
their announcement.
Born-On Monday morning 10 Mr..
and Mrs. James III. Gardner, a
daughter; and to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Earl son. All doing well.
The prices prevailing at The Mercan
tile are, beyond doubt, the lowest in
the county.
The directors OF the Peoples Coop
d. met In their room on Friday morning
and declared dividend Of ? per cent to
be paid In merchandise on Dec. Goth.
Compare-our prices with others.
Lehi Mere. Go.
DIR. G. s. Stookey, dentist, has his
offices mt the residence Of w. NJ,
Stookey, NJ. d., In this city, and Is now
prepared TO render professional services
to the people.
Our goods are cheap in price only.
Lehi Mere. Go.
Santa Claus brought the biggest day
for the Coop Tuesday, for years. 1t is
estimated that not less than one
thousand persons visited the store on
that day. SuPt. Goodwin says the
sales were splendid and he is delighted
with the hit he made.
President Roosevelt's message Is n
brieler document than usual, and yet II
mentions nearly all important subjects,
and will be received by large majority
of the people most favorably. The
President puts his ideas In such
language that all can understand him.
Have you read the Coop bargain
poster? II not, you should get next
pretty quick.
Lehi should he proud Of the distinc-
ton conferred upon one Of her native
sons. Lund and McCielland says Kirk
ham, the tenor, Is utah's finest.
The Mercantile Store will be crowded
Wednesday next-the pumpkin will
be cut and some one win the S35 90 doll
TIE Mercantile Co.
Strength and vigor come OF good food
duly digested. Force" ready-to
serve wheat and barley food, adds nc
burden, but sustains, nourlshes, in
vigorates.
When you want pleasant purgativ'
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Live
Tablets. They are easy to take and pro
duce no nausea, griping or other dis
agreeable effect. For sale by II. D.
Merrihew
The Co-op's Christmas opening was
n huge success from the start to the
finish. Everyone was pleased.
Persons who are on missions from
I.ehi:
w. ;. Evans, Georgia; Thomas
Russou. Tennessee; George l.. Schow
Virginia; James Clark, Chicago; George
a. Coates, Samoa; James NJ. Kirkham
Los Angeles; VIM. Hatfield, Brooklyn
J. w. Stoker, Japan; Lott Russon
England; Hyrum Anderson, Norway
Joseph Glover, Pennsylvania; A. NJ
Davis, Oakland; ". T.. Racker, Den
mark Edward Bone, New York
Joseph Cutler, Columbus; Heber Webb
Iowa; George q. Webb st Paul
Hyrum Petersen, Michigan; German
Ellsworth, Chicago; Bernard Webb
Chicago
Leave orders 4: Wadsworth's druI
store for Painting, Paper-hanging anc
Calsomineing, Orders promptly at
tended to. q. A. CULLMAN.
o a - TT @ IA r a.
Bear the \, Tho Kind You Have kwsyS Bought
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WANTED - SEVERAL PERSONS
of character and good reputation in
each state lone in this county required
10 represent and advertise old estab-
lished wealthy business house of solid
financial standing Salary 81 90 week
ly with expenses additional, all payable
IN cash direct each Wednesday from
head office. Horse and carriage fur
nisned when necessary. References.
Enclose self-addressed envelope
Colonial, S32 Dearborn ST., CT icago.
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wANTED--A TRUSTWORTHY GEN
tlemSn ur lady In each county TO man-
age business ior an old established house
of solid financial standing. A straight,
bona iide weekly salary Of $500 paid
by check each Monday with all ex-
penses direct from headquarters.
Money advanced Tor expenses. Enclose
addressed envelope. Manager. $50 Cax-
ton Bldg, Chicago.
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o a - TT @ IA la.
Bears the The Kind You lale NMsys Bought
signature oI NxMZAIAaI
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Head About to Burst From Severe
Bilious Attack.

IL had severe bilious attack and felt
like my head was about to burst When
got hold Of \ free sample OF Cham Der
lain's Stomach aud Liver Tablets. /
took dose Of them AFTER supper aud
the next day felt like aew man and
have been feeling happy ever since"
says Mr. J. w. Smith Of Juliif, Texas.
For biliousness, stomach: Troubles and
constipation these Tablets have no
equal. Price - cents. For sale by II.
b. Merrihew.
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No. No. OF Amt. Amt.
N"''e' Cert. of Stock. OF FAX