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The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
PUT ON 4 PER CENT.
Frisco Common May Be Allowed
Good Dividend.

New York, May 15--Lacking only OF
fciaI confederation, it may be said pos
it5Se1v that the common stock of the St
Louis & San Francisco will be put on
4 per cent dividend basis before Aug
ust. ., e.--
a trustworthy source close to the 81.
Louis interests heretofore dominant IN
Frisco affairs. but it was said that no
off5cial admissions on this subject might
he expected for the present at least Fhe
Rock Island company, as announced
Yesterday. has offered to purchase this
Frisco common stock, giving $50 IN ,
ner cent bonds and $50 in Rock Island
The new bonds will mean a slight in
crease in fixed charges of the Rock Is
land. and there is no reason to doubt lLi,5
he placed on a dividend basis at the
end of the year.
The Frisco stock is put up behind the
honds. so it is more than probable that
Pocl island will hurry the payment of
dividends on the Frisco common.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
FOR COLORED FIREMEN.
Mayor of DanvilIe, Ill, Appoints an
Entire Crew of Negroes.

Danville. H., May 15-Mayor John
Beard has caused much surprise by APP
pointing an entire crew of negro hremen
at the Fifth ward engine house.
Mr.. Beard for many years has been
known as one of the leading Democrats
in eastern Illinois. He was pOstm3s ster
of Danville under President Cleveland.
The refusal of the senate to confirm his
appointment was widely commented
upon. When President Mckinley was
elected Mr.. Beard was the first Demo-
cratic oficehOlder in the United States
to be removed.
Twice before he has been elected may
or of Danville, overcoming normal
Republican majority of 500 In the re-
cent municipal election. in which he ran
as an independent ne received a large
cOlOred vote.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
AMERICA FOR WHITES.
Negro Preacher in Evanston Declares
His Race should Learn Place.

Chicago, May 15.-In lecture deliv-
cred before the members of his congre-
gation in the African Methodist church
of Evanston last night, Rev John Dan
iels declared that the United States was
the white mans country, and said it
was time that the negro was learning
his place.
The trouble with our race said the
speaker. is that We have been petted
fiattered and protected too much. The
white man should be our pattern
Rev. Nj. Daniels also declared that
he was in favor Of no person being
allowed TO vote who could not read ana
write.
The address was made because of an
editorial in one of the Evanston papers
suggesting the rope for a negro who
had insulted several white women IN
the suburb.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
SHE MAY GO ON STAGE.
of Ex-Gov. Brown, of Mary
land, Has Parental Opposition.

Baltimore, May 15.-Miss May Brown.
daughter of former Gov. Frank Brown,
is reported to be anxious to go on the
stage and is said to be meeting with
opposition from her father. Miss Brown
is reported to be in Atlanta. taking
look in" on the Fawcett Stock COM
pany. now playing in the south, with
a view of beginning at the bottom, if
satisfactory arrangements can be made
Miss Brown has been prominent IN
society since her debut several years
ago and has made extensive trips
abroad. Her father is wealthy and she
is rich in her own right, having inherit
ed fortune from her mother
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
HAs BoUeHr oNE-HA1F.
NJ. A. Low and Others Tell Texans
About Recent Railroad Deals

About Recent Railroad Deals
Austin, Tex. May 15.-Robert Mather,
of Chicago, general counsel of the Rock
Island; NJ. A. Low, Of Topeka. Kan.
general counsel for the Pacific division
OF the company; N. H. Lassiter, Of Fort
Worth. attorney for its Texas lines, and
r. S. Lovett, Of Houston. president Of
the Houston & Texas Central and gen
eral counsel for the Hartman interests
in Texas, appeared before the railroad
commission here Thursday and submit
ted copies of the contracts that have
been entered into for the operation by
the Rock Island of trains over the
Houston & Texas Central, the Houston,
East & West Texas and the Dallas-Sa-
bine line of the Texas & New Orleans;
also trackage arrangements permitting
the Houston & Texas Central to run its
trains over the Galveston, Houston &
Northern between Houston and Calves
ton and the use of the track OF the
Texas & New Orleans between Houston
and Beaumont to run the empty ears.
In his statement TO the railroad COM
imission. Mr. Mather said that the exc
cuted contracts of which those submit
4 ted today were copies would be received
here in about a week
The railroad commission took the
matter under advisement and gave no
intimation as to its intention in tie
matter of approving the contracts
Mr. Mather informed the railroad
commission tnat the TOch 161duu H1u
4 purchased one-half the stock of the
Houston & Texas Central. one-half the
capital stock of Houston, East & West
Texas and one-half of the capital stock
of the Dallas Sabine line of the Texas
& New Orleans.
THE plan with respect to the Dallas
Sabine line is to convey it to sep. sep
arate corporation to be formed for that
purpose he said The Rock Island
is essentially a north and south system
although it ehas important east and
west lines. The system ranges from
north to south. covering a territory ex-.
ltending from Dakota to the gun ane
between the Mississippi on the east anc
Ithe Rocky mountains on the west.
1T is essential that this system
should have adequate access to tn'
gulf ports of Texas. The Southern Pa
cific on the other hand is essentially
an east and west property It extend.
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Tn
great bulk of the Southern Facin'
fraffic IS between the ports of the Al
liantic and Pacific. It has associates
with it these three lines, in wnlcn n
Rocx island has acquired ha1 IN
terest. leading a northerly direction
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
WOULD BE CoMPULsoEY.
Railroads Propose a Permanent Board
of Arbitration.

Chicago. ILL.,. May 15.-A movement
has been begun by the arrangements of
chicago railroads to compel labor or
ranizations to agree to submit differ
ences to arbitration whenever negot1a-
tions between roads and employees fail
to end in agreements. The teao IN til ne
,,oo1rement is apparently taken by the
Rock island. the Burlington and one
or two other strong western lines. Thus
e.. however. the proposition regarding
Intimate arbitration has been either re-
e,,sed or lodged by the labor organiza--
- IF the roads can not
induce the labor organizations to
aeree to an ultimate arbitra-
tion Man it is likely that before long a
sraneral arbitration board Will be Sc
Iected to represent all fallroaos terri
torially allied.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
PRAIRIE ENGINE RAN AWAY.
CEASED and Captured by Switch En-
CINE and Crew.

Newton. Kas, May 15.-This morning
about 3 O'Clock a big prairie type en-
CINE, the 1144. standing on one oI 4iIt- tle
fracixs near the round-house waiting
~ he taken in. became impatient at the
elelay and started in to do business on
her own account. It took the service
of a switch crew and an engine to over
take the runaway, which they accolil-
,,iiebed ont along the road a distance,
So it is said. of several miles Ths
theory advanced for her caper among
those who claim to be onto the facts IS
that the throttle was leaking steam
eoo,,gb 70 give her start and when
started opened up. Fortunately no accl-
dent occurred.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
Old Santa Fe Men Resign.

San Bernardino, Cal, May 15.-f
the present falling off in yard switch
men keeps up within a short time none
of the old men will remain. Engine
Foreman Davidson, Head Switchman
Daniel Coyle and Yard Switchman
Gutzmer have stepped down and out.
Coyle has already departed for the east
and Gutzmer has left for Denver Sew
eraI other designations are looked for.
So far no new men have been taken on
to fill these vacancies.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
MoRE PAY FAvoRED.
Grand ofacers of o. R. C. Will Be
Given an Increase.

Pittsburg. Pa, May 15.-When the Or
der of Railway Conductors resumed It's
session the amendments to the insur-
ance laws were taken up again for sec
ond reading. There is general desire
~ the nart Of the members of the order
to make their insurance fund unlimited,
as there is at present outstanding $oO,-
900 600 worth of insurance The DTopo-
sition to increase the salaries OF the
grand officers also came up Tor discus
sion again. and it is said was unanl~
nousl-r favored.
It is practically settled that all of the
present grand officers will be re-
elected
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
Santa Fe's Demurrer Sustained.

Emporia. Kan, May 15.-Judge Mad
den sustained a demurrer to the evil
dence in the case of James Higgins vs..
the Santa Fe and rendered a decision
in favor of the company against the
plaintiff for costs. This was the second
trial in the district court here. Higgins
got a verdict for $4,000 in the other
trial. He sued for $50000. The cass
will go to the supreme court Higgins
had both legs cut off by an engine.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
Gives s14b.ooO to sohool.

Carthage. Ill. May 15.-Henry Den
hart, OF Washington. Ill, who has in the
last FIVE years given $4,000 to Carthage
college, today announced a further gift
of s145, 900 on certain conditions. He
offered 100000 for the endowment fund
providing that the same amount be
raised in the college territory. half of
the expense of any new buildings erect
ed up to $50. 900. and S25.O00 cash. The
college has five years to comply with
the conditions.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
AUSTRALIAN PLAN.
Government Will Employ New
Method of Discouraging Strikes.

Melbourne. May 15.-In the legislative as
sembly Premier Irvine on the question oi
the strike. said the country faced long
meditated revolt against established au-
thority The issue concerned every coun,
reading of bill providing tor the sup
preston Of the strike. It provides that an
employe leaving his work without glvlhS
fo,,r nights notice will incur the penalty OF
s5eo fine. or a years imprisonment, with
loss of pension and will be ineligible IN
the future for government employ. s.-.-
documents encouraging the strike, makes
nrinters thereof offenders against the law
and declares meet tngs to De unlaWIui il
four strikers are present.
An amendment promising that parle- I5s.
ment would consider the grievances as oL tlls sIs
by IS to 80 votes
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
Extension for the Katy.

South McAIester, I. T.. May ia
force of 100 men has begun extending
the Krebs branch of the Missouri Kan
sas & Texas on east via Mllburoon, 1;
IT to Hot Springs. Ark. The line will
be at one point within seven miles Of
the Fort Smith & Western railroad.
Frick line the Rockefeller interests have
been trying to buy. In case the pur-
chase goes through the line will un~
doubtedly be tapped and the McAlester
coal district given a line to Fort Smith.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15

of the Eastern Star: Grand matron,
Mrs Kate 4. Crumbine. Dodge City,
grand patron. Arthur Davis, Strong
CITY. associate grand matron, Miss Clara
Croclxer. Pleasanton The grand chap
ter votedy 81 600 for the state Masonic
home located here. to be used for the
new addition soon to be erected. The
Children's Home entertained visitors
with q musicale.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
MRS. ADDICKS BREAKS RIB.
Wife of Delaware Politician Shows
Servant How to Use Wringer.

Philadelphia, May 15.-A servant in
the house of Mrs. ]. Edward Addicks
did not manipulate the clothes wringer
in a manner to suit her mistress few
days ago, so Mrs. Addicks undertook 70
instruct her as to how she should use
it. In doing so Mrs. Addicks allowed
her enthusiasm to get the better of her
strength and she broke one of her ribs.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
FaItz Easilz pefeats Forbes.

st. Louis, May 15.-At the West End
club last night Tommy Feltz, of Savan-
nah. Ca. knocked out Clarence Forbes
in the first round of what was to have
been a 2O-round 20. A left to the stom-
ach and a right to the jaw did the
work. Jack O'Keefe. of East St. Louis,
knocked out Joseph Gallagan, of Chi
caeo. in the sixth round of an eight
round preliminary.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
e.narintsndsnt,a ofaee Abolighed.

salt Lake. Utah. May 15.-The an
nouncement was made here today that
F,drar e. Calvin. general superintendent
Of the Oregon Short Line railroad, mas
been promoted to the Office of assistant
General mana ger Mr. Calvin will as
sumo the duties of the new position on
Iune |. when the office of general SUI
perintendent Will be abolished
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15

chancellor Mrs. Blanche Walker, Mon
tana; supreme marshal, Mrs. Hamblen,
Oregon; supreme inner sentinel, MIS-.
Isad0re Travis, Indiana; supreme outer
sentinel, Mrs. Alice Kali, Idaho SUI
preme physicians, DR.. E Frances Nor
rill Illinois, DIR. ElmOre Whitmores
Kansas; Dr. Susan Snyder. Iowa; Dr..
Addie Kirkpatrick, Washington.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
E G. Nattels Appointed.

A circular from the general freight
and passenger departments of the Chi
caeo. Milwaukee & st. Paul road says:
ssMr. E c. Nettels is appointed divl-
sion freight and passenger agent of this
company, in charge of the Des Moines
division, with Office at Des Moines.
Iowa. to succeed Mr.. W. B. Davenport,
assigned to other duties. Effective May
II. 1907
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15

senger department Of the Union Pacific
on this coast. has retired on a pension.
in pursuance of E. H Harriman's pen
sion plan for all his roads. Mr. Hitch
cock was notified on May last that he
would be retired. It was in 1858 that
Mr.. Hitchcock entered the railroad
business back east. Before coming to
this coast for the Union Pacific he was
general passenger agent of the Chicago.
Burlington & Quincy.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
BIG PAY FOR CONDUCTORS.
Great Northern Offering $14o for In
anarianead Man

Kansas City. No, May 15.-The state free
labor bureau has order from St. Paul for
100 railroad conductors to run freight and
passenger trains on the Great Northern
railroad, but there are no applicants for
the positions. Experience is not necessary
the order says but capable men are want
ed The salary offered is $140 month.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
Raegagemen win Be Re-employed.

III Paso, Tex, May 15.-It IS said that
the baggagemen will again be put in
service on the Southern Pacific. Some
time ago they were taken off and the
duties formerly performed by them
were put upon the express messengers.
The experiment. it is said, has proved a
failure. as the express messengers al
ready have all they can do.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15

Gourock, May ia continuance of
the gale today prevented the Shamrocks
from racing. Arrangements have been
completed for docking the two yachts
Monday. overhauling them and fitting
them with their ocean gear.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15

write up accompanied by pictures of
the New Mexico resort. Cloudcroft. The
description of the resort is from the pen
of John K. LIE Baron One Of the gems
Of the description Is as follows: Nature
knows no such thing as monotony-
her art is infinite and here in the south
land she has planted a little cloud
fringed Paradise, unlike any other spot
0n parfh -
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
NEW FOREMAN APPOINTED.
Former Foreman Continues At Work
as q Subordinate

E,avein Ciddings has been appointed
rorenan of the Santa Fe's pattern de-
nartnaent in San Bernardino, vice Geo
" NTiInaine. resigned. Mr. Afilmine does
,,,,t e1-Dect to leave the employ of the
ramnarv but will continue in its en-
nlov as a pattern maker
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
Tails Ahont clondcroft.

The Four Track News. an illustrated
magazine of traN el and education,
contains in its May issue a two-page
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
THE GREAT HEADACHE CURE
QUICK SAFE SURE
DIR. NILES PAIN PILLS
CURE

General Charles Dick. the eminent con-
gressman from the famous Garfield dis
trict Of Ohio says: Il believe there is no
remedy so efficient for headache as Dr.
Miles Pain Pills
Vim. B. Bell, general secretary Home.
Frontier and Foreign Missionary society,"
of the United Brethren in Christ, Dayton,
O.. writes: 4 am never without supply
Of DR. Miles Pain Pills and derive moGG
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 oE
anY pain.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
Royal Neighbors Elect Omcers.

Indianapolis Ind, May 15.-The Royal
Nhighbors of America have elected
these officers: Supreme oracle, Mrs r.
y Wett Nebraska; supreme recorder.
Mrs Minnie Fielder Illinois; supreme
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
hitchcock Retirss on a Pension.

san Francisco. May 15.-After fifty
years service as a railroad man. D. ".
Hitchcock, general agent Of the pas
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15

pains. neuralgia. or in fact any pain.
have taken them with best results, and
have given them to others and they never
isappaint..'-GIbert R. Housers Milford
Center. o.
.. recommend Dr. Miles Pain Pills for
headache or any kind of Pain. ''-t1. J.
Hierholzer, teller Commercial bank, Ce
lima. O.
Have used Pain pills in my family will
the best of results. They viii do all yol
claim for then."-A. C. Huston. Ashland.
III.
i 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. Marengos lll
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
Eastern Star officers.

Wichita. Kan. May 15--The follow
ing officers were elected at the session
The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-15
What People Say:

J. R. W Mcbride of Indianapolis, late of
the Indiana supreme court. says: They
are simply marvellous in their instantane-
Gus relief
Dr. Miles Pain Pills never fail to cure
headache in any form. and 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 aIleviated her suffering In fact
we consider them full legal tender Tor any
kind of pain. Mrs William Roberts.
Elmwooss. Ill
Or. Miles Pain Pills are a perfect rem
edy for sick heads chs. I am never with
out them Mary Bungert, Pellevlle, H.
DIR. Miles Pain Pills never fail to cure
headache. pain in the back OF neck, cold
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-06-18

A regular PIC pair Of black lace
hose for Toe at Coulter's. 1865
Breakfast Bell Coffee, whole,
ground or pulverized. Clarke and
Fountain. 1853
Don't fail to- order Breakfast Bell
when your coffee gives out. Clarke
n Fountain. 1863
Bryan and Hearue teams played
base ball here yesterday afternoon.
Score II 10 . in favor Of Hearne.
Mrs. J. J. Potts and children ar
rived from Waco yesterday to visit
Mr.. aud Mrs. e. A. Patterson.
For Rent-Three rooms of my
house TO man and wife with no chill
dren. Eliza Beard. See zoe Beard. ~
b. r. Hawkins Is the only expert
piano tuner who comes 10 Bryan.
Phone your orders today for tuning
10 the Eagle office. ait
The graduating exercises OF villa
Maria Academy will be- held at the
Academy tonight beginning promptly
al 1870 o'clock.
For Rout-New cottage, bath room
aud water works, south front.
Chatham Machinery Co. l76
Fresh bread and cakes, light, clean
and wholesome, supplied Ia any
quantity by the Texas Bakery, Mrs.
otto Boehme, Proprietress. 1857
The staudpipc was thoroughly
cleaned out yesterday aud the reser-
voir will be cleaned Monday. This
will greatly improve the water serv-
ice.
Prices on fruit jars subject 90
change down orup without notice
1865 ". j. Coulter
Lamar Bethea, Hampe Buchanan,
Ralph Chatham and j. r. Carlton
left yesterday for the Navasota river
10 spend a day aud night.
Fruit Jars were selling at Zoe and
SIC until Coulter put In the racket
department. Now be has brought
,he price down 10 ZOE and SOC per
dozen. 1868
Mr. aud Mrs. A. Broussard, Mrs.
J. H. Stewart and Mrs. J II East
man arrived from Beaumont 20 at
tend the graduating exercises of the
Drsuline Academy.
Did you ever notice how Coulter
lowers the price ON such good as be-
handles. Fruit jars were selling at
55c and Soc. now he has brought the
price down 20 iDc aud Doe per dozen.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-06-18
WORK OF A. AND N. BOARD.
NeN Wen Elecied-AbOut the Textile
SehOol-lmproyements.

/ College Station, Texas, June IT,
Al the recent meeting Of the board Of
directors the following business was
transacted:
Prof. +. j. Juukiu, superintendent
oi public schools az Cuero. Texas,
was elected 90 fll the position OF as
sistaut professor of mathematics In
this College. Prof. Junkin is a grad
uate OF the Austin College az Sher-
man, and also a graduate OF the uni
versity of Virginia he is highly
recommended by the faculty Of both
these schools and also by Superiu-
teudeut Hopkins of Galveston, aud
state superintendent Lefevre. Prof.
Juukiu is married aud has one child.
He will spend a part Of this summer
nc tbe university Of Chicago, taking
graduate work IN mathematics.
Mr. Louis Schollo Hunter, Texas.
was elected apiarist and assistant In
the department of entomology.
Prof A. F. Conrad, professor Of
entomology IN the New Hampshire
agricultural college, was elected as
sistant professor of entomology i'm
ia this college. he comes highly
recommended, aud has had thorough
training Ia scientific aud practical
work Ia economic entomology.
The board decided Co postpone def
Unite action concerning the textile
school 90 be.e,tablisled at this place,
unit. they have had conference
With representative of the cotton
mills of Texas, with the idea Boo view
of securing an possible data and
suggestions. This meeting has been
called for Thursday June %. at the
Oriental hotel Goo Dallas
$4,000 was Set aside inr shops aud
laboratory equipment.
5000 was appropriated .Hr .rect-
iu- 90 model dairy barn
Prof. ID. IS. Spence was transfer
rcd from the department. ol physics
Co the department. nl civil engineer
ins. auda departmental physics and
civil engineering vH. created.
Tho college dormitories wiz bere-
plasterad. geraiuted aud bath rooms
and sanitary arrangements viii De-
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-06-18

Brazos Lodge No. "a. Knights Of
Ppthiss. elected the following ON.
GERS at the meeting held Tuesday
night: John A. Moore, chancellor
commander; Sam NJ. Winters, vice.
chancellor; r. A. Searcy, prelate
Ed ). Derdeu, master Of work; John
Kestler, master at arms; w. >. VIII
son Jr. inside guard w. b. Saunders
outside guard j. NJ. Hare, master
OF eNchequer; X. I. Boyle, keeper OF
records and seal, and Joe Il. Reed
master OF finance, elected for one
year in January, hold over.
The ladies of the Christian church
will give a tea Friday from lp. IN.
TO II p. m. at the residence Of Mrs.
Robert Ford for the benefit Of the
church. Admission 10 cents. 1875
The school board held called
meeting yesterday afternoon. The
resignation Of Miss Bessie West AS a
teacher was accepted and Miss wesa
Weddington was elected TO Ill the
vacancy. Miss West will teach In a
private school at Austin. Mr.. John
A. Moore was also elected 10 a posi-
ton in the school, aud Miss Matte
Watkins was appointed supernu-
merary.