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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
WAS IT a BLUFF I?
Said That Rock Island-Santa Fe Al
lance Vas q Sham.

Chicago, Feb. ct turns out that the
reported alliance between the Rock Is
land and the Union and Southern Pa
cific railways is a long time legal traffic
contract similar TO those made between
the Northwestern and the Milwaukee &
St Paul with the Union Pacific.
Tt is learned. however, that the Rock
Island gains a number of concessions
from the Southern Pacific. both or
freight and passenger traffic via Fl
Paso. while on traffic via the ogden
gateway it is put on the same footing
with the Northwestern and Milwaukee
& St. Paul roads. which have through
train privileges over the Union ana
Southern Pacific roads.
When the Rock Island completed its
FL Paso extension it made a traffic
arrangement with the Southern Pacifl5
for the running Of through passenger
trains from Chicago to California and
the interchange of freight. but it did
not get as favora bic conditions from Mr.
Hartman as IL desired
A short time ago the Rock Island en-
tered into negouati0ns with the Santa
Fe with the view it is alleged, Of forms
ing a traffic alliance with that road
and to send its business via Albu-
cuerGue and the Santa F'e Pacific IN
stead Of via FL PasO and the Southern
Pacific There IS no connection between
the Rock Island and Santa Fe. but a
survey for a connecting link between
Santa Rosa and Albuquerque had been
made and construction. it is said. was
to have begun in the spring
Whether this was bluff on the part
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
EMPLOY Sixty SURGEONS.
New York Central Tries a Plan to
Save DAMAGE Suits.

New York, Feb. 6-Recent heavy YER
diets against the New York Central rail-
road in damage suits have set the Off
ciais of that road at work to devise
some method of protecting itself. With
this end in view it has decided to EN-
plOy sixty surgeons whose duty II viii
be to go at once to the scene Of an acct
dent and give aid to the injured Each
physician viii be assigned to a specified
section of the road.
1t is hoped IN this way that many
lives VIII be saved, and very often
crushed limbs. being properly attended
to within a short time Of their being
injured may not have to be amputated.
While the burden of the expense VIII
be large the company thinks it VIII pay,
for not only viii they lessen the num-
Der of seriously injured. and therefore
the amount of damage which may be
claimed, but they viii also have their
own surgeons as witnesses, as cheek
on those who may attempt to eXagger-
ate the nature of their injuries.
1t has also been ordered that full set
Of surgeons Instruments be carried on
every train, so that if there be a sur
geon on board at the time of an accident
ne viii have all the facilities for giving
relief that ne would have were he called
in a professional capacity.
Train hands are also receiving instruc-
lions in first aid to the injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
WHo oWNs qHIs oNE?
New Territory Railroad Which No
body Claims to Control

Vinita L T., Feb s--Two maps have
been fled with the United States Indian
agent for The Indian Territory showing the
line of two new railroads in the terri
tory.
The first map fled shows the proposed
route Of the Auskogee Southern from Mus
kogee northwest. 1t has been the idea Of
the people generally that the new lire
went direct from Muscogee to Tulsa, but
the map indicates that il VIII be built 10
Red Fork instead of Tulsa The new
road follows the Arkansas river on the
south side nearly the entire distance from
Muskogee to Red Fork, touching Stone
Bluff and WeeaIeetka-
Some believe The new road IS Santa
Re line and others think it IS Frisco
sas and Texas railway is not asleep on the
subject. At any rate it is an important
Indian Territory line and viii strike tho
oilhelds of the Indian Territory at Red
Fork.
The other map fled shows the proposed
line Of the Rock Island from Haleyville
to the northwest This map covers only a
distance of . miles OF the new Rock Is
land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
SANTA FE RErALIATEs.
1t Is Ready Now to Make Colonist
Rates to California

Notice was given by the Santa F'e
read today Of its intention to continue
in effect until June Is the oneway colon
action VIII keep the rate in effect from
February 10 to June Is inclusive,
though it will not be in effect over the
Santa F'e lines until April / When the
Southern Pacific first announced the
rate the Santa Fe# protested that It was
being made at a most in0pportune time.
Regular first class winter tourist travel
was at its height and the tracks were
being taxed to their utmost capacity
to take care of freight traffic. The pro-
test, however, was without effect. The
Santa Fe decided to keep out of the
business until It could enter it with
profit to itself and so ii decided not to
put the rate into effect over its lines till
April 1 and to keep it IN effect TO
June Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
SMOKE
KLAUER'S GOLD BUG.

of the local trains. A gang Of men were
set to work yesterday repairing it, The
work is now finished and everything is
running as before
Edward DuvaI began work here Tuesday
for the Santa Ee as a draughtsman in the
mechanical superintendent department.
Mr.. DuvaI comes here from Usage City.
where he has been in charge Of the San
ia Fe pumping station
Mr. Oden travelling representative Of the
Harrison Lubricator Manufacturing com
pany of Cleveland o.. was a visitor at the
shops Thursday Mr.. Odell is introducing
a new car journal lubricator. Instead Of
stuhing waste around the journal and
soaking it with OIL all that is to be done
with the new Iubricat0r is to keep a cup
filed with oil and It feeds through a brush
which fits into the journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
CLYDE COURsING CLUB.
Will Hold a Meet on April 18th With
Rabbits from Wichita

Clyde. Kas., Feb e.-The Clyde Cours-
ing club makes the following announce
ment
We have decided to hold coursing
meet. at Clyde on April 16, 1908. It win
be a sixteen dog race; open to all
Corners. Purse, S75: entry fee. $3.50 Two
dollars of this amount to accompany all
entries. Entries to close as soon as
filed.
There being several dogs in the Ticin-
ity expecting to enter. we would advise
immediate action in order that you may
be in time The rabbits are now con-
tracted for with Mr.. Payne of Wichita
Mr. Charles Sterling of Clay Center
has been chosen by the association to
act as judge An equally competent
slipper will be selected. The remaining
$3.50 Of the entry fee can be paid on the
evening of the draw which win be the
evening of the 18th of April, at the
coursing headquarters Special arrange
ments will henade to entertain all visit
ors with entries. and their dogs. at very
nominal expense.
Address all communication to W. T.
Pheiderer, secretary
TT seems to me- said the druggists
assistant, you are laying in a prettE
big stock Of cod liver OIL"
This" said the druggist Winling his
off eye SIS for next winters cOnSuInp-
ton ''=Exch lge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
New Building for Santa Fe
Stationery Department.
viii Be Moved Ont of Santa Ee
General Offices.
MORE ROOM NEEDED.
May Be Large Number OF Ne"
Clerks Employed.
Auditing Department Will Be
Given Wider Authority.

IT is said that the Santa Fe officials
are making plans to move the sta
tionarv department of the railway Ous
OF the general Offices and locate it In
rav- building to be constructed near the
Santa Fe des0t
The entire basement of the Santa F'e
efacss is now occupied by the depart
ment. and the move is principally fos
the purpose Of giving more room to
some of the upstairs departments which
are already overcrowded. 1t seems
probable that the plan is to move one OF
the auditing departments to the base
ment. probably the auditor of disburse
mants. who has a large number Of clerks
IN his charge. and whose jurisdiction, it
IS reported, viii soon be largely extend
&C. This extension Of jurisdiction may
add to the number Of clerks at the
Offices.
1t is said that il viii either be neces-
mry to- move the stationery depar llnellt
INTO some other building. or to build a1i
Addition to the general office building
The transfer If the stationery depart
ment is practically decided upon, as this
department receives immense conSI9ll-
ments Of stationery from the cars which
have to be hauled to the general offices
60 be unnacked If the department IS
placed at the depot. the cars can be
unloaded direct into the building, and
the supplies sent to the general offices
as required, thus saving one handling o.
supplies.
BIG CHANGES AHEAD
Tt is now rumored that the extension
Of the Jurisdiction of the auditing de-
partment VIII be extended to include
not only the auditing work Of the store
keepers department as reported IN
Thursdays State Journal, but Of all
the mechanical department of the en-
tire Santa Fe system. from San Fran
cisco to Chicago and the Gulf ports
All of the clerks now connected with
the various departments who have
charge of the auditing of disbursements
viii be placed under the head of the
auditing department They viii re-
ceive their pay on the first of the month
instead of the 18th, as do other general
office employees.
Their work viii not be materially diff
f-reut from what it is now. and they
viii continue to attend To their duties
IN the buildings where they now work
The only change is in the official TO
whom they make their reports.
The general officials of the auditing
department, who have been here for
some days working on this plan. have
completed their labors, and left today
II O. Whitehead. general auditor. viii
have general supervision Of the new
plan Of reorganization ON the system
j. w White. auditor of the Coast lines
will look after the western end of the
line. and A. s. Jennings auditor Of the
Gulf lines. VIII be in charge on the g.
O. q S. F. All of these officials were in
Topeka attending the conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
WEIGH TIE MAILs.
Annual Ceremony for Central District
VIII Begin Soon


Notice has been given by the govern
ment to ali mail carrying roads center
ing in Chicago TO make preparations
for reweighlug of the mails. This re-
Weighing takes place every four years
the country being divided into districts
for the purpose. and must be for
period of not less than thirty cOnsecu-
tive days. 1t viii be superintendent by
Captain z. J.. West in Chicago, by
Norman Perkins at ST Paul and by
dorado Taft at St Louis
The district ia which the reWeighing
viii take place comprises territory from
Pirtsburg and Buffalo on the east TO
St Paul or the north, Kansas City and
Omaha on the west and St. Louis on
the south. 1t is the most important
mail division in the country, owing to
the enormous amount of mail. east
and west bound. through the gateWays
of Chicago, St Louis and st. Paul. An
idea of the magnitude Of the work is
gathered from the fact that the govern
ment has beer paying about 1900 600
annually for the mail carried on the
main routes to say nothing of the
small routes.
The main routes, which include the
Vanderbilt and Pennsylvania lines be-
tween Chicago and Pittsburg. the St
Paul. Northwestern and Burlington be
tween Chicago and the Twin Cities, the
Illinois Central and the Alton to the
south. the Santa Fe to Kansas City
and the Burlington and Northwestern
to Omaha. The present Weighing VIII
show a material increase in the amount
of mails carried since four years ago,
and accordingly q big increase in the
cost to the government and the revenue
of the roads.
The states interested in the present
reweishing are Ohio, Indiana. Illinois.
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kan
sas. Iowa and Missouri 1t IS stated
that there is likely to be a sharp con-
test between several OF the roads for
Northwestern officials. however. assert
that they are not contemplating reduc-
ing the schedule of their fast mail
trains between Chicago and the river
with view TO trying TO demonstrate
their ability to make faster time than
the Burlington, which is the main off
cial route for transcoutnentaI mail
from the east through Chicago and
Omaha In past years such attempts
have been made by the Northwestern,
and this time the company is in better
condition than ever. owing to the fact
that the double track has been COM
pleted clear TO the river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
ABOUT RAILROAD PEOPLE

Charles Root of the brass foundry drew
his time THURSDAY
Chair car No. l077 was run into the
coach shop for repairs Thursday.
Clyde Cunningham Of the brass foundry
noon
David Baysinger is a new man in the
brass foundry He began work Thursday
morning.
william Grubbs of the brass foundry
was off Thursday afternoon on account of
sickness.
A B. Richie. travelling passenger agent
Thursda---
Jerry KlIhefelter OF the tank truck de-
partment has been transferred to the ma
chine shop.
Henry Neiswinter foreman of the coach
shop. has returned 70 work after several
days absence
George +. Shaffer of Cedar Rapids, Ia.
is visiting in Topeka for a few days He
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
wANTs Irs LONE BAcK.
Ottawa Has a String Tied to Santa Fe
HosnitaL

Ottawa. Kas.. Feb. 6--Tt is learned on
Investigation connected with the Santa
Fe hospital at North Ottawa that the
institution was esta blished by the aid of
Ottawa money, and that the town
therefore has an interest in the proper
ty. 1t is recalled that $1,000 was raised
here by subscription and given over to
the fund for buying the land and erect
ing the buildings. The move to close
the hospital has started discussion as
to what the railroad company viii do
with the property. The Ottawa interests
would be satisfied 50 long as it was
mainta ined by any association or or
ganization, for hospital or similar pur-
poses. but would not be willing to see
the company sell the property and keep
the proceeds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06

General Charles Dick. the eminent con-
gresham from the famous Garfield dis
trict of Ohio says II believe there is nc
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. II am never without a supply
Of DR. Miles Pain Pills and derive most
excellent results from their use
T. 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. Niles Pain
Pills. He says nothing can equal them IN
giving relief from intense headache or
min.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
TEACH MEN 70 DANCE.
Santa Fs Will Have a New Reading
Room Attraction.

Room AEEraCtIOn.
Dancing lessons are to become a part
of the training of the men empl0yel by
the AtchisOn, Topeka & Santa Fe Rail-
road company. according to the reports
now being circulated. AT the club houses
which the company has established
along its lines dancing teachers are to
De employed 10 teach the young brake
men and apprentices in tbs shops. 1t
IS the duty of s. Il. Busser. general sup
erintendeDt of the club and reading
rooms. to look after this branch of the
amusement and instruction work Of
these places
1T has been found that at frequent
intervals when the men are off duty the
ciup rooms are found suitable places
for social gatherings and diversions Of
the men and their families The Young
men take pride in introducing their
mothers sisters and sweethearts to the
inside of the rooms They are afford
ms opportunities for the cultivation Of
acquaintances and the railroad Service
is, as Superintendent Busser believes
greatly benefited thereby.
Mhen iight has been made of this sort
on e-i'lF alion OF young men who are to
pc the future army and naval officers
of the country Some of the criticism
has been good-humored and some other
wise 10 IS not known just how far the
same reasons which impel the govern
Ineng managers to teach dancing to 4f4s
embryo officers has been responsible for
the new departure of the great railroad
system. The santa Fe dancing schools
Tor employees however mark a distinct
departure from the traditions which a
generation or two ago were cherished
by the railroad workers. The old svs-
tenn tended to build UP q wall between
the train hands. shopmen and Office en-
p.oyes of the read and the outside
world
the developn ent OF the railroad bust
ness has shown that perhaps this sys-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06

pains neuralgia. OF in fact any pain. I
have taken them with best results. and
have given them to others and they never
dlsappoinl- Gilbert r. Houser Milford
Center. O.
II recommend Dr. Miles Pain Pills for
headache or any kind of Pain J.
ttierholzer, teller Commercial bank &c
lima. O
Have used Pain Pills in my family with
the best of results. They viii do an yod
claim for them. C. Huston. Ashland
III
Il can not speak too highly of DIT. Miles
Pain Pills. as I know them TO be q positive
cure for headache and neuralgia pains -
Ihomas Bright. Marengo. III
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06

of the Rock Island or not cannot be
stated. but it had its effect. and Mr.
Hartman made the concessions the
Rock Island desired But notwithstand-
ing these concessions Mr.. Hartman has
reason to be we'll satisfied with the re
suits achieved. He is assured of the
active cooperation of the Rock Island
Milwaukee & St. Paul and the North
western system. and in addition the
Alton and Illinois Central. IN which he
IS largely interested. Will also act as
feeders for his Pacific lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
Miss oIive Leonard Promoted.

Miss Olive Fl. Leonard. who for some
years has been employed in the Office
of c. w kouns. superintendent of trans
portation for the Santa Fe. has been
stenographer in the Office of Assistant
General Freight Agent F. c. Aaegley.
She takes the place recently held by Jos.
Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06

Guthrie ok. Feb. Ga gang of so work
men have commenced the laying Of steel
east from Chickasha. /. T.. toward Erin
Springs and Lindsay. to which point the
Santa Fe has completed a line from Pauls
Nellew I r. The line between Pauls Val
lev and Chickasha VIII be owned jointly
by the Rock island ana the Santa Fe. the
former company now doing the work east
from Chickasha- All the grading is com
nletea and the preliminary bridges placed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
WHO IS coNRIGHT ?
Wellington Journal Gets Information
About the Cutoff


About the Cutoff.
The Wellington Jounal says: The lat
est railroad rumor is that the reported
Santa F'e-Rock Island combination has
fallen through, and that the Pecos Val
ley cutoff viii be built. The rumor
come through A. L. Conright, general
auditor for the Santa Fe system. who
passed through Wellington yesterday
morning on his way east from a trip to
Amarillo. A Wellington railroad man
who is acquainted with Conright was on
the train and engaged him in conversation
after the train left Annarillo.The converse
ton naturally drifted to railroad affairs
i see the Rock Island and Santa F'e
have made an agreement, and that the
Pecos Valley cutoff VIII not be built. -
the Wellington railroad man said.
Il Just saw d telegram from New
York which read Santa Fe negotia-
lions of That means the deal has
fallen through. and that the cutoff will
be built" said Copyright
If this is true. it is good news for
Wellington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
Trainmen WIN Accept IS Per Cent.

St Louis Feb. 6.-Vice President and
General Manager :. A. Allen OF the NJ,
K & r. railway. is on his war mere from
New York and VIII take up the demands
OF the employees of that road for an in
crease in wages. The trainmen are await
ing his coming. looking TO IA answer 10
the Yltfmatuna they issued, the nature of
which can not be disclosed Ths Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06

Pacific road submitted a proposition of Il
per cent increase, but it was rejected by
the trainmen. who returned a counter
proposition for a Is per cent increase. This
has not been replied to.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
Wili De Added to GnIf Einea.

The Santa Fe line between Shawnee.
Ok. and Paul's Valley, L T.. viii be
opened for traffic during March. The
line Will be operated as a part of the
Gulf. Colorado & Santa Fe-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
TOPEKA 100 FRIDAY EvENING FEBRUA2Y

ing adjourned No other business was
transacted and nothing was said regarding
the rumered leasing Of the road.
All the directors were reelected except
Messrs- Strauss. Seligrnan, Olney and Ma
dIi- These were selected in their places
II. c. Porter OF New York. w K Bixby
Of St Louis. J. S Ford Of New York and
S I. Fulton Of St. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
DRY GOODS DEPT.
SATURDAY.

Ladies' Atwood plain and fancy knit Golf 0n@
Gloves worth up to 65c-Saturday pair. -. y u
Ready-Nfade Pillow Cases made of good quail
ty full bIeached muslin 36x45 inches hemmed a -
Ladies' Ready made White Aprons-Fine sheer
cross-bar material some made of plain white India
linen, some edged with lace, none worth less than
25c. some worth up to 5Oc-while they last Ito
choice ----.- --.- ~
All silk Taffeta Ribbons black, white and all
So + Nj No Ne. z CHOICE 5c
No. 16. No. %, No 40, No. 50, Choice IT,
(214 in-) (224 in.) g in) az in.l J yard, y
Misses and Boys full seamless fast black ribbed
Cotton Hose, some fleece lined-a bargain n
stocking for 15c-per pair ---------. / UC
Silk Snap ''-Taffeta Cords, Taffetines, Sat
ines, good range of colors, worth up to SOC, fz~
per yard -. 49,. .--...--.-.-.. -
Linen Huck ToweIs-silver bleach, size 20x4O
inches, hemmed, plain white or red borders, NJ
a bargain Tor loo .----- W
Cream Turkish Towels, double weave, fast edges
and fringed, size 22x40 as good as others M
sell Tor zOc ------- 49, 4 "
ChiIdren's fancy printed border hemmed -
Handkerchiefs Saturday -. .......-.... ~
Andrew Jergings & Co.'S Sea Salt Castle -
Soap, plain white or notified Saturday, cake -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
THE GREAT HEADACHE CURE
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ALL KINDS OF PAINS AND ACHES.
CURE III KINDs Ga PAINs AID ACHEs.
What PeopIe 81:

D. r ". Mcbride of Indianapolis. late of
-le indiana supreme court. saws. They
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llr- Niles Pain Pills never fail to cure
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IN ne9 my daughter was confined thev
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we consider them fun legal tender for ANY
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Elmwood III go
DIT. Miles Pain Pills are a perfect rem
-s let siek aeadaehe. [ am never with
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