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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
ORIGINAL Pooh Bah Is Dead.

New York, Sept 21-Mark Smith, the
we'll known comic opera comedian and
the original Pooh Bah in The Mika do, .
is dead at his home in this city from
dropsy. after an illness of four months.
He was 4S years old and was born IN
Mobile Ala Smith, since the beginning
Of his stage career, in 1876, had appear
ed with many leading light opera OF
eyanizatiOns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
BUY A RAILROAD.
D. & R. g. Get the Crystal River
Line.

Denver, Sept PA special meeting
of the stockholders of the Denver & Rio
Grande Railroad company has been
called for Wednesday, October u. in
this city for the purpose of authorizing
the purchase of the Crystal River rail-
road 1t is proposed to increase the first
capital stock by $500. 600 for the pur-
pose of making the purchase and Nfor
future capital requirements. The in
crease will raise the total first preferred
capital stock from s44. 1000 to $4,000,
900. The purchase of the Crystal River
railroad will be made by acquiring the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
MCCORMICK RESIGNS.
Rock Island Master Mechanic Goes to
Colorado Road.

1t is announced by the Rock Island
authorities in Topeka that Mr.. A. Nc
Cormicl1. master mechanic of the Ne
braska division of that road with head
quarters at Fairbury, Neb., has re-
signed TO accent the position of master
mechanic of the Colorado Springs &
Cripple Creek lines, with headquarters
1t Colorado Springs. The change is
effective at once. A successor has not
yet been appointed.
Mr.. Mccormick has been in the en-
ploy OF the Rock Island for about ten
years and is we'll known in this vi
cfnitE,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
MAY CUT DOWN WAGES.
Railroads Planning a General Reduc-
ton for Presidential Year.

According to one railroad official, the
railroad conductors. brakemen and
trainmen on the various railroads in
the middle west who are clamoring for
increases in wages anywhere from y
TO 25 per cent had better get what
Sthey can out OF 1t, for the railroads
contemplate cut in salaries next year,
PRESIDENTIAL year
They expect a slump in business. and
it is said that the railroads will either
have to maxi a small cut or diminish
the number of trains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
D. & R. 6. ANNUAL REPORT.
Shows Net Earnings $6,674, zoo, g
Decrease from 1902

Denver Sept. 21.-The seventeenth an
nual report of the Denver & Rio GranGe
Railroad company has just been Issued.
The gross earnings of the road for the
year were ST., 304 $50. an increase of
$267. 731 over the previous year. The
operatin expenses were $10.629, $50,
showing an increase of $29S, 307. The
net earnings were $6,674, 709 decrease
$40 SIG
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
ROOKIE COMES 10 TOPEKA.
Appointed Assistant superintendent
of Machinery for Rock Island.

The Rock Island announces that Mr..
Thomas Rookie has been appointed as
sistant superintendent of machinery of
that road, with headquarters at To-
peka..
The Rock Island now has two as
sistants to the superintendent of ma
chinery. Mr.. J. B. Fitzpatrick. who has
his headquarters in Chicago, has the
entire line under his supervision. and
Mr.. ReCke the new assistant will look
after those lines of the Rock Island
lying west of the Missouri river. The
change is effective at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
17o-MILE ELECTRIC LINE.
Company Proposes to Build from
Joplin TO Kansas City.

Joplin, Mo. Sept. 2L-An eastern
syndicate. headed by Major William
Vincent of the United States Guaran-
tee Loan and Trust company OF New
York city. proposes to build an electric
railway between Joplin and Kansas
City. The line will almost parallel the
Joplin Kansas City line OF the Frisco.
and take in Galena. Columbus, Weir
City Scammon Pittsburg and Fort
Scott The road win be 10 miles long.
1t is the intention of the company to
do general freight as we'll as pas
senger business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
FIRST coLoRED FIREMAN.
Big Four May Be Forced to Hire
Negroes.

Bellefontaine, o.. Sept. 21-For the
first time in the history of the Cleveland
and Indianapolis divisions of the Big
Four railroad a colored man has been
employed as a locomotive fireman. This
man is Andrew Foster of this city, who
was hired today.
During the past year all but seventy
of the 800 firemen hired have resigned
and it is proba BILE that colored men may
be quite generally employed in this ca
pacity in the future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
MELLEN ELECTED.
Gets Place as Director on New York
New Haven & Hartford.

New York. Sept. 21.-At meeting of
the board of directors of the New York,
New Haven & Hartford company held
here today. Charles S. Mellen presi-
dent of the Northern Pacific road, was
elected a dire ctor to fill a vacancy. 1t
has been understood recently that
President Halle. of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford, had signified his in
tentiOn to resign and that Mr.. Mellen
had been decided upon to succeed Mr..
Ealle-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
BIGGER SWITCHING CHARGE.
Kansas City Now Mad at the K. @.
Belt Line

Kansas City, No, Sept 21.-The kan
sas city Belt railway has issued new
taflH for switching charges, which will
De effective September q. raising the
rates 10 minimum of "a per car.
This is the latest grievance the Kan
sas city shippers have had presented ~
them, and it is not likely the new tariff
VIII be allowed to stand without vigor-
Gus protest, and the protest will prob
aDly De carried direct to the state Doaru
OF railroad commissioners.
Secretary Trickett of the transporta-
ton bureau. secured a copy of the new
tariff by sending a special messenger
Eag 1t, and is checking up the tarin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

capital stock and obligations of the
company at book value
The Crystal River railroad leaves the
Denver & Rio Grande Carbondaie.
Colo, and runs through Redstone to
Placita and Opal Basin, a total dis
lance of 90 miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

Cologne Sept 21.-The correspondent
of the Gazette at Fee telegraphs that the
Sultan of Morocco has requested the
French military mission, which since
1887. has been training the Shereefian
troops, to leave the capital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
ABOUT RAILROAD PEOPLE.

J. 3. Miller. a brakeman running out
of here the Santa Fe, has quit the ser
vice of the company in favor of a better
position.
c. w. Hail. employed in the Santa Fe
stationary department, left Sunday morn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
S14.OO.

Chicago and Return via Rock Island
System.
Tickets on sale September 26, 81 and
g. final return limit leaving Chicago
October 5. For full information see
Rock Island agents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21

Piso's Cure for Consumption is a pleas
ant and effective remedy for coughs and
colds. % cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-21
NIcKELRA1E. : Il:
RsMyakeaSaSOs SkousRR TRAIN Js I'M

Three Express Trains East every day in the year.
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Cars on all
Trains. Trans Continental Tourist Cars leave
chicago Td-Wsekl- Tuesdays and Saturdays
at $50 p m. on Wednesdays at 1895 ..
Chicago to Boston without change. Modern Din
ing Cars serving meals on individual club plan.
ranging in price from 35c to 81 90: also service
a Ia Carte Direct line to Fort Wayne, Findlay.
Cleveland. Rrte. Buffalo. Rochester, Syracuse.
binghanton. Scranton. New York City, Boston
and all points East. Rates always the lowest.
Colorod portsrs in uniform in attendance ON ALI
Coach Passengers. II you c0ntemplats 4 trip
East. call any convenient Ticket Agent OF
address JOHN z CALLAHAN. Gsn'I Arenf
115 AdCzns st.. Chicago, N.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1903-03-28
Notice of Forfeiture.

ITO HENRY DODDs: You are hereby mott
i fed that have expended $500 in labor and
Improvements upon the Lille and Hope min
ing claim, situated in the DEVILS Gate and
Chinatown Mining District. Lyon County. Ne
vada, as will appear by certificate filed In the
ofiiee of the Recorder of Lyon county. at Day
ton. In order TO hold said mining location and
Revised Statutes of the United States. being
the amount required 10 hold the same for the
four years ending December 3lst, 1902 And II
ton you fail or refuse to contribute your pro-
portion of such expenditure as co-owner, to-
gether with cost OF this publication. your inter
est in said claim Will become the property OF
the subscriber under said Section 1924
LEON VAILLENC0UR, EFT AL.
First publication Jan. 3, 1903.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1903-03-28
WABUsKA, NEW.
Farm Produce Of all Kinds
Taken in Exchange.
A Fine Line OF
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, HATS. CAPS.
BOOTS. SHOES. DRYGooDs. ETC,
Always kept in stock.
Notice of Forfeiture.

ITO A. J. HOLLAND: You are hereby mott
Il fed that we, the undersigned subscribers,
have expended 5000 in labor and improve
ments on the three claims known the Blue
jay. Homestead and bradley copper claims.
located in Strosnider Mining District, Mason
Valley, Lyon county. Nevada. the said amount
above named being for the annual work on the
above named claims for the two years ending
December 3lst 1899. aud the year ending De-
cember 31st. 1902, as will appear by certificates
on file In the office OF the Recorder of Lyon
county. at Dayton, in order TO hold said mining
locations and premises under the provisions Of
Section 2324. Revised Statutes OF the United
States; and II within ninety days after this
notice by publication, you fail or refuse to
contribute your proportion OF such expendi-
ture as co-owner together with cost OF this
publication, your interest in said claims will
become the property of the undersigned sub
scribers according to Section 1924. Revised
Statutes of the United states.
]. +. HOLLAND,
G. F. HOLLAND.
First publication Feb 7. 1903.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-22

the intention being, in view of his mis-
fortune, to provide him with a home.
This brother Frank Rollins, is made
sole executor of the estate, and II
is provided in the will that at his death
the property is to be divided between
Fred A. Rollins and Augusta Wick.
The administrator was in the city
yesterday and the will will come VI
for probate within the course of a few
weeks.
1.-THE writer points out in the third
paragraph of the will that it is her de-
sire that her lot at the cemetery be
kept moved and the grave filed in as
it shall become necessary, SO long as
Frank Rollins lives.
She would protect the trees of her
childhood memory and sets task for
her administrator. She would set him
a good task and announces it was hei
wish not to have the trees known as
the Honey Locust ever cut down OF
trimmed so they will die. but the ends
of the limbs cut back from the road
not closer than twelve feet, and does
not wish the grass to be plowed up. as
the law plainly says four feet are al
lowed for a sidewalk.
so Persis S. Triplet signed this will
after stating at the outset that she
was of sound and disposing mind and
memory"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-22
PADDING SKELETONS
That's Postum's Job.

The rapidity with which pure food
and drink willwin a hard battleagainst
i'll health makes people stare some
times. The most wonderful medicines
in the world may be tried without sue
cess SO long as the body is slugged
with coffee. After lying ten months III
bed from his third attack Of the la
grippe. a gentleman of Bridgeport, vi.
recovered his health almost entirely in
two weeks by leaving off coffee and
drinking Postum Cereal Coffee at meal
times. He says:
Il was reduced in weight from 1870
to about 100 pounds and thus remained
a poor, helpless skeleton for about
eight months, Notwithstanding my ply.
sician's liberal prescriptions besides
many boxes and bottles of extensively
advertised remedies and dozens of bot
ties of malt and other tonics.
Finally, in April, stopped using
coffee, and other drugs and medicines,
of every kind. and adopted a diet of
plenty of Postum and Grape-Nuts. To
my surprise in short time was able
to eat and digest soft boiled eggs for
breakfast and beefsteak for dinner.
gained flesh and strength rapidly.
"On the afternoon of June 8, walk
ed out of my residence for the first
time in ten months and nine days Two
weeks later / left the city for my boy
hoods home in the old Green Mountain
state, where / am now living in better
health and strength than I have had
since my first attack of the lagrippe in
1892. regard my case as having been
hopeless so far as medical science was
concerned, by reason of heart failure,
nervous prostration, and, as my physi-
clan termed it, nearly total paralysis OF
certain internal organs, but found all
this was caused by coffee drinking.
Before found Postum ! was 70
years old, now feel 70 years young
Name furnished by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-22
TELL OF STATE FEDERATION.
Ladies Report at City Federation Meet
ing Session of State Gathering.

Ladies Report at City Federation Meet
ing Session Of State Gathering.
The federated and non-federatea
clubs of both the city and rural DIS.
tricts were rendered public and soclai
day at the lecture room in the Carnegie
library Thursday afternoon by the Guy
Federation of Women's Clubs. The OBJ
lject of the meeting was to hear re-
port of the various meetings and ses-
Isions which composed the recent BIZ
lennal.
Vice President Mrs. NJ. l.. Meickley
called the meeting to order and intro
duced the new president, Mrs. A. jan
rey, who gave a brief address, outlin-
ing the proposed work of the federation
in identifying and cleansing the city.
The delegations from the various clubs
to the biennial each reported on the
particular session to which they had
been assigned. Mrs. S. p. Knisely re-
ported on the opening meeting on Tues
day, which was the council of the
presidents. The Wednesday meeting,
that of the committee on rules and reg
uiations, was reported by Mrs. Stoweil,
OF the S. c. l. Club of Taylor township.
The educational program of Thursday
morning was divided into two parts,
Mrs. H. p. Duffield telling of the work
of Misses Morton and Chapman and
others along educational lines. while
Mrs. j. B. Simmons reported the adj
dresses of Commissioner CT Labor p. -.
Brigham and that of State Superin-
tendent r. c. Barrett. The latter's adj
dress was What Can Womens Clubs
Do to Aid in Enforcing the Law for
Compulsory Education?" Mrs. j. D. Vail
told of the next session, that of the
press held on Thursday afternoon. The
Thursday evening meeting of former
presidents of the State Federation had
been assigned to Mrs. a. M. Parker, who
gave most comprehensive report. Miss
Kate Armbruster gave an outline of the
talks on the st. Louis exposition, and
the closing meeting on Friday evening
was told by Mrs. r. r. Sears. Mrs. II.
j. Howe gave a general review of the
week, and the president of the State
Federation, Mrs. T. J. Fletcher, talked
on the plans of the State Federation for
the year. AT the close Of the program
where Mrs. A. +. Wilbur and Mrs. A. f.
Balch served frappe.
Members Of the H. II. H., L. II. c.
and S. c. l. clubs, also the Rustic Club
|of Gilman, We're present, Mrs. Gregg
and Mrs. Graves representing the lat
ter. The guests of the Federation We're
Mrs. LOOMS, of Chicago, and Mrs.
Bowe, of Minneapolis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-22
THRU SCHEDULE CHANGE
On Sunday, May 24-Th. Pennsylvania
Short Line from Chicago.

On Sunday, May 24-Ths Pennsylvania
Short Line from Chicago.
1.-The Keystone Express" Pan Handle
route differential, fare train, with thru
cars from Chicago to New York in
twenty eight hours, leaves Chicago dali
ly at 1906 a. m. Dining cars.
The Seashore Limited" Fort Wayne
route, extra fare train, Chicago to New
York in twenty-five ho,,:s, with special
thru equipment, leaves Chicago daily
at 1913 a. IN. Dining and observation
cars.
The Atlantic Express Fort Wayne
route, regular fare train, Chicago to
New York in twenty-eight hours, with
thru cars to Washington and New
York, leaves Chicago daily at 3 O'Clock
1 p. m. Dining cars.
The Pennsylvania Limited" Fort
Wayne route, extra fare .rain, Chicago
to New York in twenty-three hours,
with special thru equipment, leaves
Chicago daily at O'clock p. m. Dining
and observation cars.
1.-The Pittsburg Special" Fort Wayne
route, with sleeping cars and coaches
to Pittsburg leaves Chicago daily at
go p. m. Runs to Pittsburg only.
1.-The Eastern Express" Pan Handle
route differential fare train, with
change of cars at Pittsburg. leaves Chi
|cago daily at o'clock p. m.
"The New York Express" Fort
Wayne route regular fare train. with
change of cars at Pittsbutg, leaves Chi
cago daily at 11:45 p m.
Intending travellers who may desire
Especial information regarding the Penn
|sylvania Short Line from Chicago are
cordially invited to address or call up
on George jenkins, travelling passenger
agent, Des Moines, Iowa, or II. r., Der
ing, assistant general passenger agent,
No. Sherman street, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-22
Twenty-Fifth Annual Com
mencement of Catholic In
stitute on June II
EXERCISES AT THE oDEoN
Commencement Week Begins on June
5, With Holy Mass and Directors
Address at Church-very Rev. B. c.
Lehman, of Boone, Will Deliver
Final Address and Confer Diplomas.

The twenty-fifth annual commence
ment of ST. Mary's Institute will be
held Thursday evening, June IL, at the
Odeon, when class of nine members,
ated after a complete course of study
under the direction of the order of the
Sisters of the Holy Humility of Mary.
The class colors are gold, white and
blue; the motto, More Beyond" and
the class flower the daisy. The men,
bers of the class are Thomas p. Clark,
Roy B. Coyne, Charles B. Bondage,
Vincent j. Mcclure. Anna r. Oppice,
LYDIA H. Kellehr Viola A. Steffen,
Josephine McMahon and Gertrude l.
Fahey.
Commencement week will begin with
the holy mass and address by the
director, Very Rev. Dean NJ. c. Lenihan
at st. Mary's church on Friday, June
5, at $50 a. m. The alumni banquet
will take place at the hall of the Cath
Ollie Order of ForesterS Friday evening,
June IL, at o'clock. Very Rev. B. c.
Lehman, B. G., of Boone. a cousin OF
Dean Lehman, will deliver the final adj
dress to the class and will confer the
diplomas and medals. The following
numbers will compose the commence
ment program.
Music-St. Mary's Orchestra.
Duo-Miss Josephine WEIGH, first
piano; Miss Francis Mooney, second
piaon.
Salutatory, "Friendship''-Miss Jo-
sephine A. McMafon.
Vocal quartet-Mr. Edward Minetor,
tenor; Mr.. Thomas j. Carmody, bass;
Miss Cecilia Minetor, soprano; Miss
Mary Matschie, alto.
Essay. intellectual Improvement
Master Charles B. Bondage.
Essay, "Triumphs Of Youth"-Miss
Viola A. Steffen.
Chorus-St. Mary's Glee Club.
Essay, True Observation-Disclosures Roy
B. Coyne.
Quartet. 1.-TWO pianos) Anna
r. Oppice and Viola A. Steffen. first;
Misses Gertrude L. Fahey and LYDIA
II. Kelieher, second.
Silver Bell March and Drill-St.
Mary's Alumni
Essay, "A Beautiful Day Makes a
Glorious Sunset".Miss LYDIA H. Kelle-
her.
Piano Solo-Mrs. Helen Todd Olson,
'95.
Essay The Power of Kindness
Master Vincent j. Mcclure.
Vocal Duet-Mr. Edward Minetor,
tenor; Miss Cecilia Minetor. soprano.
Quartet, Gwo pianos) Misses Fran
ces and Josephine WEIGH, first: Messrs.
Thomas j. Carmody and Hiram A.
Shaver. second.
Essay, True Character"-MissA Anna
r. Oppice.
Chorus-St. Mary's Glee Club.
Valedictory, Parting Hours'-Miss
Gertrude L. Fahey.
Address and Comforting of Diplomas
and medaIs-yery Rev. B. c. Lehman,
B. c., of Boone.
The faculty of st. Mary's Institute
is composed Of Very Rev. Dean Leni-
han, director: Rev. Mother NJ. Frances.
directress; Sisters NJ. Immaculate, M.
Loretto, M. Xavier NJ. Dominica, NJ.
Cyril, and NJ. Evangelista.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-22
BACK ON IOWA SOIL AGAIN.
Aunty shucks, Well Known Iowa Pac
inn Mare In the City thursday.

Auntv Shucks, Well Known Iowa Pac-
ina Mare, in the City Thursday.
Aunty Shucks, q we'll known Iowa
pacing mare, owned for five years by
Ed Silliman, at Nevada, and raced In
this city and other points in the state
| for several seasons, was IN the CITY
| Thursday, in charge of A. ii. Smith, OF
Des Moines, who was in Mr.. Slliimans
employ for five years.
Mr.. Smiths last visit to the city was
with Pridewood. :14A, winner of the
II trot two years ago. He has been
to Canada for the Iowa mare, and after
few days rest at Gearing will take
her to Flagstaff. Ariz,, where she has
been purchased by Thomas Pollock, Jr.,
formerly Of Gearing. son OF Ihomas
Pollock. the Gearing banker. Aunty
Shucks is now 10 years old, put is as
sound as a dollar and gives promise OF
excellent track work for two seasons
more at least. The mare has quite a
record on the track, and developer her
speed after she came into Mr.. Siillman
possession. The mare was bought TOT
$40. taken off a farm She was tracked
and made good, and three years ago
this summer, in this city, won the tree-
for-all pace, the Leading event OIL lhe
meeting. Her mark then was :1SA, and
now 1t is :0SA, the latter having been
given her at Terre Haute. Ind. two
wears ago this coming fall. Mr.. Sill
man sold the mare two years ago last
spring to man named Barnes. at Lon
don. Ont, for $4,000. She did not do
very we'll in the far north, altho she
has been campaigned each season. MT.
Barnes has now sold her to Mr.. Pollock,
at a less figure than he paid for her.
Mr.. Smith had under his charge,
aside from Aunty Shucks, 5-year-old
gray mare. q Kentucky high school
saddler,. worth $500. which Mr.. Pol
lock has bought for his own use. An
other mare, Kittie S., was also in the
car. having been purchased by Thomas
Pollock, ST. The latter was purchased
from a man named Murphy. at Green
Bay, Wis, and will be tracked in this
state. She is bay and has a mark
of :22A. After a few days rest at
Fearing Aunty Shucks and the gray
saddler will be shipped to their new
owner in Flagstaff.