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The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
ROCK ISLAND THREATENS.
Says It Will Make. the SO Rate
Permanent

The retention of the passenger rate Of IS
between Chicago and Minneapolis Paul
territory was made z factor IN ne contest
in the Western Passenger association mile
age bureau by the declaration of the Rock
Island thai if the resolution to adopt the
northern mileage bureau ticket was puSn~
ed against the protests of that line The
cheap ChlcagO-St- Paul passenger rate
would become permanent thing.
The members of the mileage bureau,
which is adjunct of the Western Pas
senger association. met for the purpose Of
considering the resolution adopted by the
eIal DAYS ago providing for the SubStItu-
tfCn Of the north mileage bureau form Of
ticket. which is good on trains. in place
Of the certificate in use in western terri
The Rock Island and one other line
voted against the adoption OF the reSolu-
ton and the meeting Of the bureau mem
bers adjourned Though this action
amounted to a failure of the bureau to
agree to the change. the contest is not at
an end. The statement Of the representa-
tive of the Rock Island. made a part OF
the record OF the meeting is taken to M
dicate the attitude which that system Will
occupy toward the Western Passenger as
sOciatiOn nd its several bureaus The at
ence Since the Rock Island withdrew from
the Western Passenger association it has
been a member of the mileage bureau and
Of the clergy bureau and to a certain ex-
through the western immigration bureau.
In the statement vest erday this situation
was referred to by the Rock Island repre-
sentative.
The effect of the action taken yesterday
and the announcement of the policy Of the
Rock Island must be determined by later
deVelOpme The situation IS complicated
and the result made harder 20 forecast by
the fact that some of the lines which are
the largest users of mileage tickets are
earnest advocates of the new plan.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30

ach. and said he could do her no good
except to give her something TO relieve
the pain and that he would not advise
us to have an operation performed.
This coming from one whom I have
always had great confidence in, you can
not imagine my feelings and thoughts.
1T was then we decided to quit doc
toring and try Per1na. and from ths
beginning it helped her She is now
able to do all the housework- She IS
gaining in flesh, and I think will soon
be back to her former weight
ITO make a long story short, we ows
her life to Peruna, for am satisfied
had we not tried it she would now be
in the grave"
If you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use Of Pc
runa. write at once to DR. Hartman.
giving a full statement Of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President OF
The Hartman SanitaFium. Columbus. 0.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
IS IT 1NpEPENDENTp ?
Western Pacific Construction Com
pany Incorporates for SO Millions

San Francisco. June 3e.-Referring to
the incOrpora t1On under the laws or
Nevada of the Western Pacific Con-
struction company with a capital stock
Of $50, 600 600 the Bulletin says:
THE purpose of the corporation is TO
undertake all the construction of tbs
Western Pacific company, which is pro-
jecting the Beckwith pass transcOnti-
mental lire to Salt Lake.
1t has been insistently stated that
the Could millions are back of the new
road in order to make transcontinental
connections with the Gould lines at Salr
Lake the Denver & Rio Grande being
one of the properties. There will be
no delay in building a roadbed and
laying tracks on the surveys, which
are proceeding on their way to Sat
Lake
The incorDorators of the new com
pany are James H. Swift, of the Pa
cific Paving company; E. H. Harmon
secretary of the Harmon Lumber COM
pany NJ B. Maynard, secretary Of the
Pacific Paving company o. K Nc
Murray, and J. Sadlier.
None of the incorpOrators are known
to have Affiliations with any railroad
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
BOOM TOURIST BUSINESS.
Railroads Now Working for Business
to the Pacific Coast

Pacific coast lines have commenced an
active campaign to induce summer
tourist travel toward the Pacific coast
resorts. Representatives of the railroads
in the transcontinental association as
sert that there was a noticeable increase
last month in this western travel The
establishment of new summer resorts
and the operation of old ones have been
made d feature of the western roads
during the past few months, and has
contributed to the large increase in the
number of travellers who have sought
the Pacific. Several lines have reported
gains in June of westbound traffic so to
IS per cent over that of previous sea
sons.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30

For the most acute cases of dyspepsia
and the most chronic and stubborn
cases of catarrh of the stomach PerunA
is an unfailing cure.
Mr. E. E. CASTOR. of Milton, Iowa, il
a recent letter to DR.. Hartman, says.
My wife has been sick with stomach
trouble for almost three years.
During that time we doctored with
three of the best doctors in this part or
the country, but they did her no good.
She fell off in flesh from 134 pounds to
thing; in fact, was confined to her bed
a good part of the time Everything
she ate she would throw up, even water.
The last doctor We had examined her
and said she had cancer of the stom-
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
How 30 eEr AoRoss.
That Is the Problem Which Confronts
Rock Island at Dallas.

The grading of the Rock Island road
into Dallas, Texas, has been completed
up to the tracks of the Texas & Pacific
The crossing controversy between the
two roads is still acute. the Texas &
Pacific having placed distractions on its
tracks where the Rock Island wants to
cross, near the end of one of the side
lines where the Atchison tracks connect
with the Texas & Pacific.
If the Rock Island has any intention
of crossing the Texas & Pacific to con
meet with the Atchison, these obstruc-
tions viii have to be removed by force
or nv legal proceeding.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
Law IS NO GOOD.
"Jim Crow Cars Declared Invalid by
Tennessee Courts

The Jim Crow street car law Of
Ienne ssee has been declared unconstitu-
tonal by the supreme court OF that
state The court declares the act in
Naha lllogical, unjust and uneonstitu-
l.ohaA III is explained that there was
not because of any dislike for the prin-
clpie involved. but because it was eer-
tain 10 work hardship on the travelling
nlple particularly as the bin called
i'f aiNislpn ~ the cars. and not for
narate ones for blacks and whites. ."
r. street car companies made no at
rH-pt % obey the law an7 there was
~ demand on the paIt of their Gus
.tnefs to- have them do so Finally. in
'fAef TO bring the matter to a test
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
WILL BEAT ALL.
Continued from Page l.

conditions found June 20, the average
Tor the state probably might now be
safely advanced several points. owing to
the improved situation since that date
Dividing the state in halves diagnoally
from northeast to southwest it is seen
that most of the counties north of such
division have either maintained or
slightly increased their corn areas. ex-
cepting a few of the larger wheat pro
ducers. while the counties south unani-
mously report more or less decrease in
acreage, barring a few exceptions in the
west. The following table shows by
counties, the area of winter wheat that
will be harvested, together with its gen
eral average condition in each, and the
condition of corn
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
THIS Will INTEREST MaTHEaS.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
eniiafen, successfully used by Mother
GRAY for years nurse in the Chill
--en Home in New York, Cure Fever
'shness' Bad Stomach, Teething Disor-
aers, move and regulate the Bowels
and destroy Worms. They are so pleas
alg t. TO the taste and harmless as milk.
eniiaren ike them. Over 10, 600 testi-
Ia3nials Of cures. They uegsr fail
oola Dy al druggists, 25 Ask fodav.
sample FREE Address Allen S. Ohm
Hled. lie Roy, n. Y.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
SERVICES FOR eRAFsrRom.
General Secretary Of R. R. 2. NJ. c. A.
Holds Memorial at Columbus.

Last Sunday Afternoon at TIE Plymouth
Congregational church. Columbus O.. ser
wees Were held in memory Of the late Ed
ward Grafstrom. mechanical engineer Of
the Santa te road who was drowned al
Topeka, Kan, during the recsc1 flood
Rev 2 Howard Lee and h. Dow Ban
croft. general secretary of the railroad
branch of the Y NJ. c. A. conducted the
services.
For number of years M Grafstrom
was chief draughtsman of the PennsS Iva
MIA Southwest system He left the Penn
sylvania to take service with the Illinois
Central and later left that company to 90
with the Santa Fe He was a man VIII
had a host of friends. He vas a native
Of Sweden.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
KILLED THE FIREMAN.
Rock Island Employe Struck by
Engine at Maple Hill.

Harry r Ross, a Rock Island fire
man, met his death Monday at 2:15 a.
M. by being struck by the Rock Island
T-l Paso express at Maple Hill.
The east bound train which Ross was
firing was sidetracked at Maple Hill for
the express. and Ross had gotten out or
the cab of his engine and laid down
alongside of the main track. He fell
asleep and when the west-bound train
came rushing along some projecting
part Of the engine struck him on the
head. When his body was discovered
by the night operator he was still alive,
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
Pe-ru-na Cures Catarrh Wherever
Located.

Mrs. F. Desaulmiers, BAL Dor
chester street, Montreal, Canada.
writes
s.Peruna is of untold blessing to
women. Peruna builds up the ems
tire system and makes you well.
I have the greatest faith in it. for
! have never yet found It to fail
either my family or myself in time
of sickness. I have known il to
cure cases of chronic catarrh and
stomach troubles of long standing.
We do not need q doctor as long
as we have Peruna.''
Mrs. r. Desaulmiers.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
Branch Line of Iron Mountain.

Springfield. III, June 30.-Articles Of
INCORPORATION were 4led in the office of
the secretary of state today of the Belt
line in st. Clair county of the St. Louis.
Iron Mountain & Southern railroad
The name of the incorporation is the
Iron Mountain Connection railway
with principal offices at East St Louis
and nominal capital stock of 81. 500. 600
1t is to be constructed from a point on
the Iron Mountain & Southern near
its junction with the Illinois Central in
st. Clair county, and is to run in
northW esterly direction of the Missis-
sippi river
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
killed bv HIS Fiancee.

Denver. Col. June 30-A special to the
News from Minturn. Col. SAYS I'd Muir
ply. a Denver and Rio Erande drerna n.
was shot and instantly killed today DV
Miss Grace Nottingham. said TO have been
lis fancee There were no witnesses and
while she admits the killing. Miss Not
tingham is too hysterical % give any FUR
ther information regarding the affair Muir
phys parents live in Salina. kan
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30

line would be of great value to the San
ia Fe. as it would not only put that
company in the swim" with the other
trunk lines, but would open to it a ter
ritOry that in great part is now without
railroad facilities.
For these reasons those who profess
to read the horoscope of railway econ
omy are predicting that within short
time Ottawa will be on direct line to the
metropOlis of western Arkansas.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30

and after his head was dressed by
Maple Hill doctor he was put aboard
OF train ana brought to Topeka he
was then transferred TO an ambulance
and taken to the Stormont hospital
where he died at o'clock yesterday
evening Ross leaves a wife and two
children, all of whom reside in Kansas
CITY
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30

complaints were made against the street
car officials, and they We're fined $500
The judgment was reversed by the SUI
preme court.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30

Assessors returns from two-thirds of
the counties indicate that the states
area has been substantially increased,
and the outlook reported is uniformly
promising. especially in counties having
large acreages. Exceptions are in the
southeastern corner of the state. Aver
age condition IS. Eleven counties re-
port a condition of 100 or more.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
FLAX.

Because of teo much moisture this
spring and last years unsatisfactory
experience. the acreage of fla-x is con-
siderably less and the states totaS ap-
proximates 19S,G00 acres. Flax is not
generally grown in but about one-third
of the 105 counties. principally in the
eastern third of the state and the de-
crease is quite evenly distributed among
these. Conditions on the whole. rs.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-30
POTATOES.

The area planted to potatoes. in the
aggregate. was approximately the
sanae as last year, and for the state at
large the prospect is most promising for
an excellent yield. Practically all the
pie ntir gs. however. on the bottoms in
the potato growing section. especially in
the Kaw river valley. where potato
raising is a leading industry, have been
destroyed by the flood. and scarcity Of
seed will prevent replanting to any
marked extent This includes a large
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

The contract for erecting the
buildings of the Aberdeen clothing
factory was let to 5. III. Berg, of
this city, Wednesday and active
construction work will begin at
once. The building will front 70
feet on Maple and 100 feet on Wash
ington street and will be two stories
and a basement. The board of di-
rectors is confident that the facto-
ry will be in full operation by the
18th of August. Something like
sixty operatives will be employed
at the beginning, and all classes
of ready made clothing will be
manufactured.
1t would be well if small part
of the idle money in Aberdeen were
put to work in a knitting mill.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

The strewing of flowers on the
graves of fallen Confederates in re.
mem brance of their deeds of valol
and patriotism, will take place un.
der the auspices of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy next
Sunday. The procession will form
at the Confederate monument and
proceed to the city cemetery, es-
corted by the local military COM
pany, the Henry Light Guards.
where The address will be delivered
by our eloquent fellow citizen,
Hon. n. w. Hatch.
The grave of each of the South
ern soldiers has been marked with
a headstone through the patriotic
efforts of the Robert K. Lee Chap
ter, U. ID. q. and each person is
asked to bring flowers and ever
green's to decorate the resting
place of the fallen heroes. 1t is
to suggest to our readers
the peculiar propriety of general
participation in the observance of
the day.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05
His Last Hope Realized.

In the first opening of Oklahoma to
settlers in 1899, the editor of this paper
was among the many seekers after for
tune who made the big race one fine day
in April. During his travelling about and
afterwards his camping upon his claim he
encountered much bad water, which, to-
gether with the severe heat, gave him a
very severe diarrhoea which it seemed al
most impossible to check, and along in
June the case became so bad he expected
to die. One day one of his neighbors
brought him a small bottle of Chamber
laip's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy as a last hope. big dose was given
him while he was rolling about on the
ground in great agony, and in few min
utes the dose was repeated. The good
effect Of the medicine was soon noticed
aud within an hour the patient vas taking
his first sound sleep for fortnight. Then
one little bottle worked . complete cure,
and no cannot help but feel grateful
Sentinel, 0ebo, Mont.
The season for bowel disorders being
at hand suggests this item. For sale by
Phoenix Drug Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05
The Soldier Boys.

The Amory Rifles, under COM
mand of Capt. j. j. Adams, arriv-
ed here Tuesday afternoon and
went into quarters at the Armory
until four o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, when they boarded the special
train over the Illinois Central for
jackson.
The Henry Light Guards of
Aberdeen, Capt. j. b. Mcfarland
com handing, departed on the
same train, and were joined at
West Point by the Columbus and
West Point companies, all enroute
for participation in the ceremonies
at jackson incident to laying the
corner stone of the new State cap
itol.
Tuesday night Captains Adams
and Mct arland gave the city an
exhibition drill on Commerce
street, in which their companies
presented fine appearance and
executed the manual and evolu-
tions in manner that elected
much favorable comment.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05
Base Ball.

Two very creditable games of
base ball were played at the fair
grounds on Thursday and Friday
of last week, by amateur clubs of
Okolona and Aberdeen. Tae first
resulted, Aberdeen s, Okolona 3,
In the second game the visitors
turned the tables and won by the
score of s to Z. The batteries in
both games were for Aberdeen
Stickley and Fowler; for Okolona
Mcdonald and Gideon. The
Okolona boys were compelled to
return home, hence the tie game
was not played.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

possible all shades in tone and
color. She is brilliant performer
whose ensemb bic work makes the
most difficult compositions seem
easy of execution. Miss Mcmillan
plays with the expression. the
grace and feeling of the true mu-
stefan, giving individuality to every
note by her beauty of touch and
intelligence of comprehension. The
vocalists were exceptionally good
and sang with the correctness of
method and ease of bearing which
denoted their careful training.
Following is the programme
"serenade" two pianos) (P.
Tschaikowsky), Miss Mcmillan
and Miss Harrison; "Four-Leaf
Glover" (BrownelD Miss Florence
Goode; Sonata in d Major"
first :movemenD, (Haydn), Miss
Mcmillan; Daddy" (Behrends)
Miss Lucille Evans; (a) "Minuetto
al fAntico" (Karganoff) (b) "Lul-
laby" (from I'm Arcadia"O, (E.
Nevin), (c) "Pavana" CA. Messen-
ger), Miss Harrison; (a) From
THE Thousand and One Nights"
(Reinecke) 10 "Berceuse" Qljins-
ky) ,(c) "Nocturne in + Flat, OPP. 9,
No. 2" Chopin, Miss Mcmillan;
"My Heart is Singing" (Sans
SoucD, Miss Louise Shafer; "Con-
certo in g" first movemenD,
(Beethoven) Miss Harrison.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

Mr.. Geo. Il. Rye and Mrs. N.Y.
Patterson were quietly married in
the presence of few friends at
the residence of the brides home
last evening, Rev. Nj. II. Armour
performing the ceremony. The
contracting parties have many
friends in Aberdeen and the coun-
ty who join the Weekly in con-
gratulations and wishes for hap
py life.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

Capt. Robt. K. Houston, Com
mander of Sam'l j. Gholson Camp
No. lis, Capt Thos. r. Caldwell,
delegate from the same Camp, and
John Il. Thornley, representing
Stonewall jackson Camp No. 427
of Amory, departed Moday morn
ing for Jackson, to attend the State
Confederate Veterans reunion and
participate in the corner stone GER
emonies.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

Rev. John ID. Wilson of the
Presbyterian church will preach a
special sermon to Apollo Lodge
Knights Of Pythias, at the Metho-
dist church at IL o'clock Sunday
morning. the 14th met. Members
of the order will assemble at their
lodge room at 1870 and march in
a body to the church.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

The FIyE-ROOM COTTAGE known the
JULIA LOVE PLACE"
FOR SALE-The elegant MOORE RESI-
DENCE. Both places are situated in the most
desirable residence part of the city, on Long
Street.
Also FOR SALE OR RENT-TWO- ROOM
COTTAGE in Baptistville, near the church.
Apply to W. III. CLIFTON.
MnN IL
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05
Teachers Wanted.

We need at once a few more
teachers, both experienced and in
experienced. We have more calls
this year than ever before. Schools
and colleges supplied with compe-
tent teachers free of cost. Address
with stamp,
American Teachers Association.
j. l.. GRAHAM, L. L. D., Mgr,
Memphis, Tenn.
5-S-3m
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

The following letter from Robert r.
Watts, Of Salem, No., is Instructive: II
have been troubled with kidney diseases
for the last ave years. I lost desh and
never felt we'll and doctored with leading
physicians and tried all remedies sug-
gested without relief. Finally I tried
Foley's Kidney Cure, and less than two
bottles completely CURED me and nov I
am sound and we'll" Sold BY ]. L. ehsll,
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05
Time Cards, Schedules, Etc.
Kansas City, Memphis s Bfrfn-
ham X. r., frisco SYSTEM.

Commencing Sunday, December 3Oth-
Trains will leave Aberdeen at 1850 a.
m. and 3:25 pm
Returning, will arrive at Aberdeen at
l2.J5 p. IN. and 5:l5 p. IN.
Trim leaving AT 1870 n. IN. makes con
nectlon At Birmingham for all points
Train leaving at 3.25 p. IN. makes con
nectiOu Al Holly Springs with Illinois
Central for both North and South, and at
Mem phis for all points North, Northwest
and West. For further in formation cali oD
JNO. X. YOUNG, Agent.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

Wanted-An energetic man to
sell Sewing Machines and collect
on commission. Splendid con-
tract. Address, r. b. Leslie,
Columbus, Miss. mlo-4w
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

A number of Aberdeenians and
county people attended the CON-
mencement exercises at the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College
this week. They are loud in praise
of the institution and report every
feature of the exercises creditably
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

Among the changes and promo
tions recently announced by the
Memphis division of the "Choctsw
Route" we observe the advance
ment of our persevering young fell
low citizen Mr.. q. w. Elkin, to be
commercial agent at Louisville.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05
The Monroe county board of SUI.

The Monroe county board of SUI
pervisors has been in session dur
ing the week, occupied with the
usual routine work. On Tuesday
Supervisor Q. f. West inspected
the road work done by convict la
Dor in the third district and re-
ported favorably on the same. The
county convict gang is increasing
from week to week and under the
management of superintendent S.
A Grady the force is being used
with profit on the roads.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05
COteSwO1d Sheep for Sale.

| have purchased the flock of
Coteswold Sheep that recently be-
longed to the Holiday Brothers,
and am offering them for sale at a
bargain. For particulars apply to
MARCUS =. Pope, Aberdeen.
June ). l903-tf.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

within legal hours. al tl- front ,loor 81 ibe
Courthouse II said county. aet - the lowest rs
: u lrSihIs. bidder the contract fer hulldlng az
troacheS t. West end 81 bridge across Butta.
h. tcliie. IN Third Supervisor District. accord
ing to plan and Specification or lille iu the
Chancsry Clerks office Tfe con tractor viii ~
Required u execute bond a. -eguired hy the
Boa ri AT the time uf letting ehe fsuard reSerr-
In, the right 20 reject ans and ~ bids
T. o JONES. Clerk.
By u u HARRIS G.
This Inue itll ire 81
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05
Lower Interest.

We are able to negotiate installment
loans on Improved Real Estate at $ per
cent. interest in sums of 1900 or over.
GILLEYLEN j. LEFTWICH,
Decl-fy Attorneys.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-06-05

A fire broke out in the basement
of the Aberdeen steam laundry
yesterday. 1t was soon extinguish-
ed, with little or no damage.