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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
WOMAN BANK PRESIDENT.
But She Lost Her Heart to Young
Professor IN Chemistry.

Mrs. Evelyn S. Tome was the widow
of the late Jacob Tome. one of the
wealthiest residents Of Port Deposit
Ma. A woman of charming appearance
and good business capacity as well, she
took charge of her late husbands af-
fairs shortly after his death. She was
chosen president of the bank he had
managed for many years and which he
practically owned and took charge of
his other property interests. the whole
valued at about s., GOO COO During his
life Mr.. Tome had literally endowed an
institute Of learning in his home town
that bore his name. One of the lee
turers in that school was Prof Joseph
irwin France, 27 years old, who made a
specialty of lecturing on chemistry.
Although he was twenty years the
Junior of the rich widow. his studious
habits and bard labor to acquire the
frst-cIass education he believes every
physician should possess have some
what aged him. Indeed. no one would
think of such a thing as disparity Of
ages" in seeing the two together. Mrs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
sRoRT o. EaUIPMENr.
Golden State Limited Forced to Use
Old Cars.

The Chicago Tribune of Saturday
says; For a time yesterday it looked
as though the Pacific coast trains of the
Chicago railroads would not be de-
spa tched on account of lack Of equip
ment It was only by prompt and
strenuous efforts on the part of the
Pullman Company that the trains were
sent on their long journeys, leaving the
city on time
The threatened delay was due to the
cold snap, which has delayed all pas
senger trains and tied some Of them up
in the western mountains. With respect
to train operation the cold weather
proved the most serious of years. Enor-
nous traffic, both passenger and freight
kept all surplus equipment in use, 50
that when passenger trains were de-
layed the railroads found themselves in
a plight for sleeping car equipment.
The Pullman company, however, as
sembled cars from every point within
reach of Chicago where a car could pos
sibly be spared. AS a result the over
land Limited trains of the Northwest
ern and St. Paul, the Golden State
Limited" of the Rock Island and the
fast trains of the Burlington were en-
abled to leave the city, but with equip
ment which made them look far diff
ferent from the usual elegantly match
ed and handsome coast flyers. Unless
there is additional relief today some of
the overland trains may be detained in
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

meeting of the secretaries He speaks IA
vorably Of his new surroundings. He ex-
week and will take charge of the associa-
ton there on March l.
Four thousand flyers announcing the
cheap rates to California have been re-
and will shortly be distributed throughout
the division.
W. E. Hodges, general purchasing agent
for the Santa Fe. with headquarters in
Chicago, was in the city last week IN con-
sultation with George r. Henderson, SUI
perintendent of motive power.
There was a small fire in the new black
smith shop last Friday morning. One OF
the blacksmiths cupboards got on fire and
was promptly put out by the men without
the aid Of the fire department, but not I'M
til several coats and hats had been dam
aged.
The car department of the Santa Fe has
decided to try set of the new drop door
hinges on one of the wide vestibule cars.
This hinge is spoken Of very highly by car
men who have seen it. They predict that
it will be in use on all first class cars in
a few years.
Circulars have been issued announcing
the appointment of J. E. MCLEOD as store
accountant Mr. MCLEOD was formerly
chief, clerk to A F. Hilton. Santa Fe
storekeeper. The business of the depart
ment of which he is now the head. is to
take care Of all auditing that pertains to
the store department. Mr.. McCleod's ap-
pointment is effective at once.
Edward Brezette a machinist in the
Santa Fe planning mill has just completed
an invention which. II used, Will no doubt
decrease the force in the planning mill II
is a glaner that will do the work which
formerly required the work Of six men.
With the new planer plank can be
planed, edged and matched. These three
operations have heretofore been done by
three separate machines
The Baldwin locomotive works have re-
Gently offered to present to the railway
school Of Sibley college at Cornell univer-
sity laboratory locomotive of the Vau-
claine-de Glehue type, especially built ac-
eording to plans to be agreed upon by the
Baldwin works and Prof. H. Wade Hib-
! bard. The gift will be accepted as soon as
building and a testing machine are pro-
Vided for
The appointment of D. E. Fitzgerald as
/ motive power accountant was announced
Saturday. This is a new position that has
iSust been created Mr.. Fitzgerald viii have
charge of all the men who do the auditing
and time keeping of all the shops. He
Will report to L S. Lauck His appoint
ment is effective March l. Mr.. Fitzgerald
1 has been with the Santa Fe for ten years,
during which time he has held many diff
ferent positions in the mechanical depart
ment. the last of which was the position
of chief clerk to F. n. Risteen, mechanical
J superintendent. Before he began to work
! for the Santa Fe. in May, 1893, he held diff
ferent positions in the mechanical depart
ment Of the Rock Island at Horton and
/ HeringtOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
THAT TEXAS CENTRAL DEAL
Eastern Journals Comment on the Al
legged Negotiations.

Anent the reported purchase Of the
Houston and Texas Central railroad by
the latter road Of an interest in the Cen
tral by purchase or otherwise. it may be
interesting to know the view taken Of the
matter in the east
The Railway Age thus comments on that
subject
Many reports have been circulated during
the past two weeks regarding a deal be-
tween the Chicago. Rock Island and Pa
cific involving the Houston and Texas Cen
is true The Rock Island has either oh
tanned trackage rights over the Houston
and Texas Central, or it has purchased
half interest in that property While Of
fetal Information can not be obtained,
quite general eredence is given to the lat
ter theory. Whatever the exact details
of the deal are. the Rock Island has Sc
cured a line from Dallas and Fort Worth to
Houston and Galveston and has avoided
the necessity of constructing line parat-
lei to the Houston and Texas Central
The Wall Street Journal gives the fol-
lowing statement concerning the Central
property:
exception of the Waco and Northwestern
division was acquired by the Southern Pa
ciic in 1898 under foreclosure proceedings
and the Waco division was taken over IN
The Southern Pacific though owning over
95 per cent Of the stock of the Houston
road has always maintained its company s
independent corporate existence by reason
of Texas corporation law requirements.
The road cost the Southern Pacific ap-
proXtmately SzeioOVUVO, ana considering IT'S
very well equipped condition is not over
charged. The old Houston and Texas
Central Railway company had rather
stormy and precariOus existence prior to
the receivership proceedings III 1888, but
since that time the earnings have steadily
increased The funded debt of S4524.009 is
well secured and there IS a provision Tor
the application of land sale proceeds to re-
duce the first mortgage and cOnsois. which
may he called in at 40 from proceeds OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

The remark came up while discussing
the recent deal by which the Frisco
system and the Kirby Lumber COM
pany have come to an understanding
whereby the former gets a freight pa
tronage amounting to about 500, 600
tons yearly This business is now
handled by the Santa Fe, but will be
diverted to EOakun's line as soon a.
the situation will permit. AS q justin.
purchased or acquired a substantial in
terest in the Kirby Lumber company,
but the nature and extent Of this I'm
terest' IS only known to the parties in
terested. The deal. however. Is Of vast
Importance both to the company and
the road. and may mean a good deal
more than is shown on the surface.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
pull season for Eneinemen.

san Bernardino. Cal, Feb 23-Busi-
ness has been on the decrease at the
Santa Fe yards for a week past, and
the dearth has become so noticeable
that one of the day engines, No. 1872
Engineer DobsOn. was pulled off. There
is still some work to be done, however.
as one goat continues to put in time
during the day, and two during the
night shift. In fact, just now seems to
be rather a dull season for enginemen
Of course all Of the regular men have
their usual runs, but they seem to have
no desire to taken even a days layoff
and given the extra men a chance to
earn 2 dollar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
FACTORY FOR ALBUQUERQUE.
Santa Fe May Make It a Central To-
bacco Mart.

Albuquerque N NJ, Feb. 23.-Wesley
Merritt, industrial commissioner Of the
Santa Fe visited in the city last week.
The gentleman is much interested in the
plan to cultivate tobacco on a large
scale in the Rio Grande valley, and es-
tablish a tobacco factory in Albuquer-
que. From experimentation it is known
that no part of the United States is bet
ter adapted to the culture of tobacco
than the irrigated valleys of New
Mexico. Kentucky tobacco growers
are also interested in the project, and
the Commercial club of this city has
taken up the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
INVESTIGATE THE DEAL.
Texas Legislature Does Not Like the
Rock Island Scheme.

Austin. Tex. Feb. eat is reported
that a resolution viii be introduced in
the legislature providing for the ap-
pointment Of a COMMITTEES to investigate
the purchase by the Rock Island of d
half interest in the Houston & Texas
Central, the Texas & New Orleans anu
the Houston. East & West Texas roads.
The basis for the proposed legislative
complaint is that these three lines are
parallel and competitive, although they
are situated some distance apart, ana
that their requirement by another
company. even in part, cannot be- done
except by consent of the legislature
Official announcement has already been
made that the Texas & New Orleans
railroad company would make applica-
ton to the legislature to sell that por .
ton OF its read between Sabine Pass
and Dallas to the Rock Island but
similar information has not come from
the two other roads that are reported to
be parties in the deal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
BRAKEMAN A MURDERER.
Santa Fe Man Runs Amuck in Ration
Saloons.

Ration, n. NJ, Feb. cav. K Pitzer.
a Santa F'e brakeman living at Ration.
chased some women who he claimed had
robbed him into the saloon Of Craig &
Ration Mr.. Hendrie interfered. when
Pftzer stabbed him in the neck, inhict-
ing a severe though not fatal wound.
Pitzer then left for Ration. He was
followed by Bud Davis. the negro pOr
ter of the saloon. who pointed him OUT
to the Ration city marshal, Robert
Kruger. The latter undertook to arresr
Pitzer, who drew a pistol and shot Da-
Wis twice through the body, fatally
wounding him. He then turned his gun
upon the marshal shooting him in the
face and Body. The officer returned the
fire shooting Pitzer in the breast and
through the right arm. Kruger will
probably die. but Pitzer. it is thought.
will recOVer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
WILL ooMPLETE THE WORK.
This Year VIII GIVE the Santa Fe a
Heavy-Rail System.

During 1903 the Santa Re viii lay
about $50 miles of main line track on
its line east Of Albuquerque with new
eighty five-pound rails It is expected
that 500 miles of equally heavy rails
win be spiked down on its lines in
Arizona. California and Texas. This
win about complete the work begun in
1901, whereby the seventy five-pound rail
is to be the minimum of weight for
Santa Fe system main tracks.
Million of dollars have already been
expended in cutting down grades. rails
ing fills, putting in iron bridges and
strengthening curves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23

palms. neuralgia. or in fact any pain
have taken them with best results, and
have given them to others and they never
sappoint Gilbert R. Houser. Milford
Center. o.
IT recommend DR.. Miles Pain Pills for
headache or any kind of Pain E J.
lima. Q.
Have used Pain Pills in my family with
the best OF results. They will do all you
claim for Them "A. c. Huston, Ashland
III
Il can not speak too highly of DR.. Miles
Pain Pills. as I know them to be positive
cure for headache and neuralgia pains. -
Thomas Bright. Marengo. I'LL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
THE GREAT HEADACHE CURE
QUICK SAFE SURE
DIR. MILES, PAIN PILLS
KINDS PAINS ACHES.

General Charles Dick, the eminent con-
gresham from the famous Garfield dis
trict Of Ohio says. It believe there Is no
remedy so efficient for headache as Dr..
Niles Pain Pills.
VIM. B. Bell, general secretary Home.
Frontier and Foreign Missionary society,
of the United Brethren in Christ, Dayton,
O.. writes: I am never without a supply
of DR.. Miles Pain Pills and derive most
excellent results from their use"
/ N. Lagrange. elder in the Presbyterian
church at Franklin. Ind. has long suffered
from chronic headache, but he says he has
at last found solace in DR.. Miles Pain
Pills. He says nothing can equal them in
giving relief from intense headache or
any pain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
GETS SANTA FE TRAFFIC..
Frisco Makes a Big Deal With Kirby
Lumber Co.

of the Frisco. is out for business fol-
his line. He is a cool, aggressive and
far-seeing manipulation of men and
things. and no higher compliment can
be paid to his judgment and executive
ability than in the tribute bestowed
by a prominent railroad man at the
Waldorf last night. viz: "Zoakum
reaches out for everything in sight. and
generally gets what he goes after"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
White Ribbon Remedv
No taste, no odor. Can be given in Glass
Of Water Tea or Coffse without
Patient knowledge.

White Ribbon Remedy win cure or de-
stroy the diseased appetite for alcoholic
stimulauts. " neither the patient is a con-
frmed inebriate. "a tippler,' social drinker
or drunkard Impossible for anyone to
have an appetite fol adconolic liquors af-
ter using White Ribbon Remedy. En-
dorsed by members Of w. L. T u
Mrs Moore, press superintendent OF the
W0mans Christian Temperance union
Venture, California. writes: I have
tested White Ribbon Remedy on
very obstinate drunkards and the
cures have been many. In many cases
the remedy was given secretly. ] cheer-
fully recommend and iudorse White Rib
bon Remedy. Members OF our union are
delighted to fad an economical treat
ment to aid us in our temperance work -
Druggists or by mail. 81 Trial package
free by writing Mrs. A. N. Townsend. efor
years secretary Of a Womans Christian
Temperance UnIonl 215 fremont Street.
Boston. Mass Sold IN Topeka by H. Weight
man. Druggist. 633 Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
ANOTHER ROAD SETTLES.
Trainmen and Conductors Secure Sub
stantial Victory.

St: Paul Feb. 2s.-The Chicago. st.
yesterday reached a settlement with the
committee of conductors and trainmen
who have been negotiating since jan
uary 1 for a 20 per cent increase in
wages. A detailed schedule providing
minute regulations for each run and di-
vision on the road was signed by the
committeeman and General Superinten-
dent A. NJ. Trenholm.
The schedule will become effective as
soon as it is approved by the grand of
dcers of the trainmen's organization
and the presidents of the road
The most important concessions gain
ed by the men were substantial in
creases in wages. On some runs the
advance is as high as . per cent The
Great Western committee is rapidly
approaching a settlement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
What People Sav:

J. Z W McBFlde OF IndlanapoIis, Iate OF
the Indiana supreme court, says: They
are simply marvellous in their instantane-
Gus relief
DIR. Miles Pain Pills never fan to cure
headache in any form, and I have given
them to little children with the best re-
suits and without any i'll effects afterward.
When my daughter was confined they
greatly alleviated her suffering. In fact
we consider them full legal tender for any
kind Of pain. Mrs. William Roberts,
ElmWood III
Or. Miles Pain Pills are a perfect REM
edy for sick headache 1 am never with
out them Mary Bungert. Be1Ieville, III.
''Dr. Miles Pain Pills never fail to cure
headache, pain in the back of neck, cold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
q. R. NIoKERsoN SICK.
Unable to Accompany Mexican Cen
tral Directors' Tour.

FL Paso, Tex, Feb. 23-H r Nicker-
son, vice president and general manager
of the Mexican Central railroad. who
has been with the directors of that road
on their journey over the lines, was
taken sick when the party reached
Aguasca1ientes, and was compelled to
remain there while the directors con
tinued their Journey
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
Opportunities
In the South.

No portion of the United
States has made greater
progress in the last year
or two than the South.
Northern and foreign cap
ftal is rapidly invading
that section. finding prof
table investment in the
various industries and
factories that are being
rapidly developed and
built. The great influx Of
settlers is creating an in
creased demand for lands
of all kinds and prices
are gradually advancing.
as they viii for years to
come. Work is plentiful
and poverty practically
unknown. Alabama is
supplying coal and iron
TO all the world. More
money can be made and
with less labor in the
raising of small fruits
and berries and in truck
patching on the Gulf
Coast than in any other
state i'm the Union. Straw
berries from Alabama
reach northern markets
before those from the
states in the southeast.
Cattle can be raised with
great profit, there being
millions Of acres of cheap
range lands If you are
interested in the south
and its resources and de-
sire information on any
subject, address
G. A. PARKS,
General Industrial
and immigration Agent,
Louisville & Nashville R. R,
LOUISVILLE, KY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
low pENrEs "a.
Says the Rock Island Has No Deal
With Southern Pacific.

with southern Racluc.
NJ A. Low, general attorney for the
Rock Island, denies the report that the
Rock Island has secured right to enter
New Orleans over the Southern Pacific
tracks. He also says there is no change
in the relation with the Southern Pacific
regarding the California traffic.
Houston. Tex. Feb 23.-General At
torney Lassiter, of the Chicago, Rock
Island & Gulf, has stated to members
of the city council of Houston that if
the Houston & Texas Central does go
owner of this line, the franchise secured
from the city council for terminals,
right Of way entry, etc, will be given up
without a murmur.
The city council has taken steps look
ing to a repeal of the ordinance granting
the franchise, and Mayor Holt and City
Attorney Stone have been instructed to
communicate with the Rock Island Of
fieials with a view of finding out
whether or not the company has pur-
chased the Central and does not intend
to build its own line into Houston, or
whether it proposes to construct the line
proposed under which the franchise in
Houston was secured.
Mr. Lassiter states that the deal has
not been closed, but negotiations look
ing to the transfer of the property are
under way and the likelihood is that it
sale of the Central property a detail of
the agreement to be entered into be
tween the Union Pacific, Southern Pa
cific and Rock Island, and that there
are others which viii require greater
consideration than this one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
Homeseekers' Excursion.

Homeseekers' rates to nearly all
points on sale at low rates by Chicago
Great Western railway, on the first and
third Tuesday Of each month to April
available in the through tourist sleeping
cars. For particulars apply to any
Great Western agent. or J. p. Elmer,
G. P. A.. Chicago, III.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-23
CAgToHG~

city Ticket ONCE. Union Pacific
railroad. 525 Kansas avenue.
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G. A. PARKS,

General Industrial
and immigration Agent.
Louisville & Nashville R. R,
LOUISVILLE, KY.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-08

perjury to useless opulence. Why does
it not halt midway, you inquire? Be-
cause the race Is SO young. Ach!
a mere two hundred and forty million
years from our grandfather grandmother
amoeba in the ancestral morass! What
can one. be expecting? Certain faculties
develop in response to the pressure Of.
environment. Omit the pressure and the.
faculties no longer ensue. Yes? Withdraw.
the pressure, and the faculties decay.
Sightless moles their environment de-
mands not the sight; nor of the fishes
that inhabit the streams of your Mann
moth Cave. Your aristocrats between the
sleeve of the shirt periods likewise de-
generate. There is no need to work, they
lose the power No need to sustain them
selves, they become helpless. They are
as animals grown in an environment that
demands no struggle Of them. Yet their
environment is artificial. They live on
stored energy, stored by another. It is
exhausted, they perish. All but the few
that can modify to correspond with the
changed environment, as when your social
celebrities venture into trade, land the also
few that in their life of idleness have ac-
quired graces of person and manner to
let them find pleasure in the eyes of mar
ryers among the but-nOW- rich.'' z
The learned doctor submitted to have
his glass refilled from the cooler at his
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To Be Continued Tomorrow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-08

side, dropped another olive into the wine,
and resumed before Oldaker could man
age an escape.
':And how long, you ask, shall the cos
mic pendulum swing between these ex-
tremes Of penurious industry and opulent
idleness?''
Oldaker had not asked it. But he tried
politely to appear as if he had meant to-.
He had really meant to ask the doctor
what time it was and then pretend to re-
call an engagement for which he would
be already late.
To Be Continued Tomorrow
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-08

ST. Louis, May S.-Henry Wilson and Samp-
son Gray negroes. were hanged in the jailyar]
to-day for murder. This is the first double hang
ing here since Maxwell, who murdered Arthur
Preller in the Southern Hotel, and another muir.
the first private execution in the history of st.
Louis, few officials and newspaper men being
the only persons present. Gray was condemned
to death for killing another negro for money.
Wilson convicted for the murder of Thomas
Mooney, levee saloon keeper, whom he attempt
ed to hold up.
Builders Hardware. Lowest Prices
Gardner Hardware Co., 304-6 Hennepn
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-08

Isolde.--the one triumphant. perfect love-.
poem Of all niusic.p
{. THAT Scotch whisky is. good in some
OF the lesser emergencies, remarked
Perc1val, turning to her; but it has its
limitations. Let's you and me trif1e with
a nice cold quart of champagne. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-08
GERMAN CASTS ARRIVE,

Boston, May S.-The Hamburg American line
steamer Adria has reached here having in her
hold $50 cases containing the casts and parts Of
casts given to Harvard university for the Ger
manic museum by Emperor William of Germany.
The remainder of the casts are to he shipped here
another steamer The entire collection,
prising relies Of nearly all Of the famous pieces
Of sculpture and statuary in the German empire,
is valued at upward of S1,25O,GO0. The final
lot will comprise some 100 cases.