The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-03

formerly chief engineer and general man
ager OF the Great Northern railroad.
1t is reported that Charles KTlfan Of the
south shop is to have charge of all of the
cab work in the new machine shop.
Henry De Camp of the south shop re-
turned to work Monday after a two
weeks visit with his brother in Iowa
A. E Cooper. division passenger agent
for the Rock Island, Is back at his desk
again after a few days on the sick list
George Nightingale, a boiler maker ap-
prentice, returned to work yesterday after
a week absence on account of sickness
Peter johnson. the boilermaker helper
who had his cheek cut open by a piece Of
flying steel last week, has returned to
Rock Island trains are recovering some
what from the trouble caused by the snow
blockade on the FL Paso and Colorado di-
visions.
Lewis BeardsIey of the south shop re-
turned to work Monday, after a week 3
absence on account Of a bad attack Of Ia
grippe.
Engine 6o4. which mas been in the south
shop for the last month for a general over
hauling. was sent out on her trial trip
yesterday
A. NJ. REYNOLDS. pastor of the Westnfn-
ster Presbyterian church, will address the
shop men at the coach shop meeting
Thursday noon
John Woods of the water service who
has been sick with la grippe for the last
week, was down to the shop Monday He
has not yet decided when he viii return
to work
Charles Hess. clerk in the office Of fore
man of the water service department, has
quit his position in the office and has
commenced his apprenticeship in the ma
chine shop.
Charles Zarker is to be the new foreman
in the Santa F'e plating room. Jacob Vol
llert, the former foreman. viii leave imme-
diately for Colorado Springs for the BEN
eft of his lungs.
Telephone service has been established
between the Rock Island division offices
and Herington. The telegraph wire Is
used The offices viii shortly be connect
ed with Kansas City
The men in the air brake department
have finished moving to the new machine
shop. All of the bolt and stud lathes have
also been moved and the old shop now
has lonesome appearance.
George Atkinson, night boiler washer
has quit the shops to accept a position OF
engineer at one of the brick yards near
the asylum lie was formerly engineer IL
the planning mill power house.
The board of management Of the Rail
road " NJ. G. A. met Monday evening.
ening and will report 70 new members
during the month of February
The firm B. Lantry Sons has purchased
from the Santa Re an eight wheel Mckeon
engine which was built at the Schenectady
works The engine is now No 115 but
when it is reprinted it viii be No 10. Four
engines were painted for Lantry Bros. in
the Santa kc shops TWO years ago and
they were so well pleased with them THAI
they have decided to have this one painted
here.
A change has been made in the running
of cars on Rock Island trains Nos. Il and
y. Formerly through passengers to Colo
RADIO OF No = We're required TO change
cars at E3eileNille. Kan. but on account Of
to Colorado without getting our Of the
ears. According to the present rule a chair
car on each train OF NO z goes clear
through to Denver. making connections
with No at Bel-eVille