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The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
KIoKED rHE BoY oFF.
For Brakeman's Act, the Rock Island
Must Pay Damages.

Kansas City, Mo-. April 29.-The kan
sas City court Of appeals affirmed the
judgment of the circuit court of Daviess
county, which awarded Benjamin
Curtis, a boy. 1910 against the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific Railway COM
pany The boy was kicked off a NOV
ing passenger train near Cameron by
the bra keman, and on this act the suit
for damages was based. The defense
of the railway company was that. its
printed rules. furnished every employe,
specified positively that under no cir
cunstances was anyone TO be put off a
moving train and therefore it was not
responsible for this act of the brake
man The appellate court today de-
cided that "a principal is liable for
the neglect. fraud or other wrongful
act of his agent, in the course of his
employment: though the principal did
not authorize the specific act"
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

side. door the outer one can be opened with
out spilling the grain. The doors now in
use are 50 constructed that they often
have to be opened with crowbar and con-
seouently a great many car doors are in
the shop for repairs
The advance car Of the Cole Younger and
Frank James Wild West show was on
the siding in the Santa Fe yards yester-
eav afternoon. 1T was a very elaborate
affair and the sides were adorned with
photographs of the notorious desperadoes.
A. P. Fulcher Of the office Of the Santa
Fe ticket auditor has accepted a better
position with the Santa F'e, Phoenix and
Prescott at Prescott, Ariz. He will leave
for Prescott May T. Mr. Fulcher viii be
succeeded by Frank E Banks.
Mr. Z. L. Brown, general superintendent
of the Montana Central railroad. has been
appointed assistant general superintendent
OF the eastern district of the Great North
ern with headquarters at St Paul. Mimi,
TO succeed J. N. Gruber who is now gen
eral superintendent Of the western district
Of the Rock Island.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
Gives old Lover $5,ooo,ooo.

Omaha. April z9.-Through a youthful
love affair George w Gunther, an en-
ploye of the Burlington railroad at Lin
coin. has come into possession of a
large fortune. He was once engaged to
marry young woman in the east, but
the engagement was broken and later
the young woman married wealthy
mine owner named Pinger A few
Years ago Mrs. Pinger's husband died
and last winter Mrs Pinger went to
T,frcoln 10 visit her former lover and his
wife In the winter Mrs. Pinger died in
a hospital in Kansas City after be-
oueathing to Gunther several gold
mines estimated to be worth $5.000,0 600.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

action on the part of that tribunal look
ing to the forfeiture OF the charter OF
the railway company on the ground
that it is owned by the Southern Pa
cifc company; that it has issued s1,700,-
600 of stock without the authority OF
the commission. and that it is a par
allel line with the Galveston, Harris
burg & San Antonio railroad, the lat
ter property being owned also by the
Southern Pacific. Mr.. LOvett said that
no good would be accomplished by in
stituting the proposed suit. as it would
simply mean the expense Of a receiver
ship and be harmful 10 the interests OF
the etate.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

Wants the Right to Examine the
Rock Islands Books.

Chicago.Apr 29-Mandamus proceed
ings to compel the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific Railway company to permit
an examinatio of its stock books and
corporate records or produce them be-
fore the court for examination were
filed IN the circuit court today by Col.
J. II. Lewis, attorney for Clarence H
Venner OF Nenner & Co. stock brokers
of Boston. The plaintiff AYERS that ne
brings the suit in behalf of himself and
the minority stockholders of the Rock
Island system and charges that there
have been schemes afoot TO change the
relation of the Rock Island stock, max
ing it liable for the debts of different
railroad companies throughout the
country which the Rock Island, it is
declared is about to purchase.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
o Mrs. Tupman, a prominent .
lady of Richmond, Va, a great
sufferer with woman's troubles,
tells how she was cured.

q For some years I suffered with
baclSache, severe bearing lown pains,
leueorrhoea, and falling of the womb.
I tried many remedies, but nothing
pave any positive relief.
& commenced taking Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
in June. 1901. When 1 had taken the
first half bottle, I felt a vast improve
rnent. and have now taken ten bottles
with the result that / feel like a new
woman. When I commenced taking
the Vegetable Compound l felt all
worn out and was fast approaching
complete nervous collapse. / weighed
ONLY % pounds. Now ! weigh 1O93S
pounds aad am improving every day
gladly testify to the benefits re-
ceived - Mrs. r. c. TUPNAN, 423 West
30th St, Richmond. Va. - $4,000 forfeit j
original Of aboss letter progng oenuiHeHess cannot
Be produce7
When a medicine has been sue
cessfuI in more than a million
cases. is it justice to yourself to
say, without trying it, 8 do not
believe it would help me
Surely YOU cannot wish TO re-
main weak and sick.
Mrs. Pinlham, whose address
is Lynn, Mass. viii answer cheer
fully and without cost all letters
addressed to her by sick women
Perhaps she has just the knoWl-
edge that Will help your case =
try her tO-tIa-s- it costs nothing
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
HIS DEFI TO HILL
Hartman Says Seattle Can't Get the
Transport Service.

San francisco, April 29-E. II. Har-
riman, president of the Southern Pa
ciiic who is in this city on business
trip. in an interview said he was not
to meet e. r. Huntington in conference
and denied that he was Interested in the
new street car service in san Francisco
Speaking of the plans of the Southern
Pacific he said:
our people have two new large
steamers in the Pacific Mail service ans
two more have just been bought in the
east. These four steamers aggregate
S0, 600 tons. This is equal to about the
use here. Other new ships win BE-
forthcoming as the traffic warrants
them. Seattle viii never get the lion =
share Of transport service If we can
hel9 it. and we think we can"
Continuing Mr.. Hartman said.
The railroad company by the end Of
next summer VIII complete the con-
struction of the Central Pacific between
Reno and Ogden. A fast service over
land win then be possible. Surveys for
q long tunnel through the Sierra Ne
vada mountains are being completed.
When that work is done reduction III
time can be made. Heavier rails are
beinC laid all over the system. ana
when that important Improvement is
finished a reduction ia time can and will
be made between sam Francisco and
many points, especially to New Orleans.
We are finishing a double track to San
Jose and hope this city's authorities viii
soon give us a franchise for the bay
shore cutoff to complete that improve =
ment. The keene suit has not in the
/ least prevented the company from
spending all of its annual surplus irs
betterments and additions. Every effo1a
will be made to continue that policy
until all necessary improvements are
made
Asked when he thought the company
would be able TO pay a dividend. Mr.
Hartman replied that he was not look
! ing that far into the fntura.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
OPENS THE WAY.
Union Pacific Let's Down the Denver
Traffic Bars

Omaha. Neb.. April 29.-The Union
Pacific has at last declared the Denver
gateway open. The Burlington, Mis-
souri, Pacific, Rock Island and Santa Fe
viii no longer be compelled TO deliver
their passengers to the Union Pacific at
Omaha. They can now route them to
Denver
The Union Pacific has always insisted
hitherto that it had the right to the
long haul On all Union Pacific business
from the east to points west Of Denver.
Last year a partial concession was made
by which passengers on the Union Pa
cific were permitted to take the Rio
Grande west from Denver instead OF
making the through trip on the Union
Pacific. The latest concession opens the
gateway wide.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

St. Paul. Mimi. April 29.-Circulars
viii be issued today from the office OF
J. NJ. Hannaford. traffic manager of the
Northern Pacific railway, announcing
the promotion of J. B. Baird to the posi-
ton of general freight agent of the
Northern Pacific system, taking the
place of the late 5. L. Moore The ap-
pointment. it is understood, viii be ef-
fective May /.
Mr.. Baird has been in the service Of
the Northern Pacific railway about ~
years. He began as clerk under MI
Hannaford and has been promoted step
nv stem and to Just one grade below
Mr.. Moore When Mr.. Moore became
general freight agent in 1887 MI Balrd
was made assistant general freight
agent which position he has held ever
since.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
BuILp rs owN ENGINES.
c. NJ. & St P. Can Now Construct rs
Locomotives a Year.

Chicago, April Announcement is
made at Milwaukee that the Chicago.
Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad is now
in position to build in its own works
every locomotive demanded by the en-
tire system. The new locomotive works
have been completed and have at pres
ent d capacity of between seventy five
and eighty engines yearly. which will
be sufficient for the needs of the com
pany for several years to come.
The new locomotive works are just
outside the city limits of Milwaukee
and cost over 81 600. 900. Employment
VIII be provided for between 1900 and
4. .O0O men.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

all the time, sharp pains in the left side,
severe headaehe and pains in the
shoulder, weakness in the stomach.
heavy, bearing down pains, unable to
stand on my feet long I was also trou-
bled with scanty menstruation, was al
ways weak and exhausted and had cold
hands and feet.
I am now as well as I ever was. /
used eight bottles of Peruna and it has
done me a world of good. I recon-
mend Peruna to all my friends, and
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
FRIsco BUYs A RoAD.
Gets a Valuable Short Line iu State
Texas.

Austin. Tex. April 29-R. s. Iovett
general counsel Of the Southern Pacific
lines in Texas. and who was recently
elected president Of the Houston &
Texas Central railroad, today informed
the railroad commission that the stock
of the san Antonio & Arkansas Pass
railway company. which is now held by
the Southern Pacific. is about to pass
into the hands of another company The
prospective purchaser of the San An
tonic & Aransas Pass is the St Louis
g. San Francisco railway company. Tt
is said that the deal is practically con-
summa led. and formal announcement
of the transaction will soon be made.
The statement by Mr.. -Lovctt of the
proposed sale of this road was made in
his argument before the railroad com
mission in opposition to the proposed
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
srREET cAR Del.
Big st. Louis Manufacturing Concerns
Are Merged.

The St Louis Car company has pur-
chased the entire plant of the Laclede
Car company. The consideration has
not been made public. The Laclede
plant viii continue to be operated un-
der the old name. and no important
changes in the conduct of the concern
other than extensions are contemplated
james p. Kelley. president of the
l.aclede company, is to retire, and Abe
Cock, secretary and treasurer is to be
come purchasing agent of the St Louis
company. The capital stock of the
purchasing company is being increased
to 81 500 600.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

Physicians report an alarming increase
in fatal cases of Pneumonia. That dread
disease is hard to fight Its victims 20
down with a cold-that slight cold so
often neglected Do not neglect even the
most trivial indication. Take alarm at
the first sneeze. Do not let the cold get
a hold uponiyou. Treat it at oncei Mum
yon's Cold Cure will break up any cold
in twenty-four hours, and thus prevent
Grippe or Pneumonia 1t clears head,
nose, throat and lungs almost instantly.
Do not be without it. Carry it in your
vest pocket.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

Kansas City. Mo.. April 29-It is re-
ported that q large number Of strike
breakers ere being sent from Milwau-
kee, Chicago and other eastern cities
TO take the places of the Union Pacific
and Kansas City Southern railroad ma
ehinists who are now on strike. Mr.
Mcconnell, president of the Machinists'
union went to Milwaukee yesterday to
t-y and put a stop to the exodus to the
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
Cessatt Needs Halnars-

President Cassett has appointed an
advisory committee to assist him in the
work Of constructing the New York
Sc .000 tunnel. The committee has
already decided to adont for use in the
tunnel an electrical engine. the motor
to ~est on a truck. so that it win only
DC necessary to increase the number o.
trucks to obtain more power
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

west. but with little result He says
that 10000 men have gone west recently.
The men went for the most part to
Kansas City Omaha and Denver, he
says. Eastern labor agencies are open
ly advertising for men The men sent
are not all experienced machinists, but
those who are not are apprentices.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
SURVEY IS COMPLETE.
Santa Fe Finds New Route for Pan
handle Line.

Guthrie. O. T., April 29-The Santa
Fe has completed survey of its entire
Panhandle line from Amarillo Tex, to
Wellington, Kan. for the purpose of
securing a better route In Oklahoma
a rev route entirely has been selected
across the Cimarron and North Canad-
ian rivers, in Woodward county, to
avoid the steep grades and sharp curves
through the Tucker hills. The road win
be remodeled for heavy traffic as a part
of the Santa Fe's new California line.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
A Young Woman's Remarkable Re-
storation to Health.

Sadie Viola Adams. Crab Orchard,
Lincoln county, KY, writes:
When I was ten years old I had
whooping cough and chills which left
me in a bad condition, and have been
partly deaf since 1 had roaring in my
head and ears, and running ears. 1 had
throat trouble and a cough. I was short
of breath. had a rafting in my chest
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
J.. B. sMALLEY APPOINTED.
Will Be superintendent of Rock
IsIand's Iowa Division.

J r. Smalley has been appointed su-
perintendent Of the Iowa division of the
Chisazc. Rock Island & Pacific witt
offices at Dos Mc-res. He succeeds W
= Lawrence
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
CLARK GETS IT.
Will Succeed Rathburn as superin-
tendent of Central Branch.

H. G. Clark is appointed superintend-
ent of the Western division and Central
Branch railway, Missouri Pacific sys-
tenn. with offices at Atchison, Kas., vice
c. NJ Rathburn, resigned.
Clark is a new man in Atchison. and
was not included in any of the numer-
Gus guesses made Mr.. Clark was gem
eraI superintendent of the Missouri Pa
cific for many years and subsequently
he was manager Of the Choctaw. Okla
homa & Gulf His return to the Gould
system is heartily welcomed by the op-
araling officials throughout the west
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

thank you very much for the kind ad-
vice you have given me. Sadie Viola
Adams
If Won do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use of Pc
rlna, write at once to DR.. Hartman.
giving a full statement of your case and
he will be pleased to give you ms valu-
able advice gratis.
Address Dr. Hartman. President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Q.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
RAILROAD NEWS.
Santa Fe Earnings for March
Are Unsatisfactory.
Operating Expenses Increase
Faster Than Receipts.
GROSSEARNINGS LARGE
Over S5, 100000 Taken in Dur
ing the Month.
Cost of Operation Increased
100000 Over Last Year.
GROSSEARNINGSL LARGE

Net earnings of the Santa Fe for
March proved a disappointment. 1t was
expected they would be such as to re-
duce the loss made in the first four
months of the fiscal year. Instead the
loss was increased considerably 0per-
ating expenses increased enormously
The figures for the month ia detail
were:
Gross earnings - 25l.3l3 81 isl2 20 So
Operating expenses 34n,i5t z.i35lZt .o5' "
Net earnings s---..--- l.el7a9a -p3a, ~ '-l3,.si
Taxes and rentals 1885 aiisv n'-92
Inc from operation 1e-s1a4 lessgll F24s.si .
Az. Op. mileage--.. i91o.-v to5i'o4 lAt's-
For nine months To- March 81 H..
Gross earnings s47 'isS 54s s44. .S26i7s 81 a2 ssl
Net earnings. =. IS. 1922 l92is759 '7is.5sl
Taxes. rlnts..... f.sl0.451 E3-5u iltll
Inc from op.... l6S8.f1 li.l29.4iI $50 81,
Av op. mile.--.. is9'-54 ie95.oe iVo-o'
sDecreaae-
Tho persistent decrease in the net
earnings of the Santa Fe is one Of the
peculiar things i'm the history of that
road which has been causing much dis
cussion during the past year. The gross
earnings have shown q steady increase
and it appears that something must be
wrong with the operation of the road
The immense increase in gross earnings
IS all eaten up with increase IN operat-
ing expenses.
1t may be. of course that some un-
usual expense is being charged uI
against the operating account, instead
of being saddled upon the road IN the
form of capital account If so, it is OF
course a move which puts the road IN
better condition to meet possible de-
preston in traffic.
There has been some intimation thai
the trouble was Third Vice President
Kendrick, head of the operating depart
ment 1t is known that Mr. KendricA
has authorized certain unusual eXpendl-
lures, but he holds such a high ranl
with the railroad men Of the country
that ft is generally taken for granted
that the fault is not with him. Ken.
drick had an opportunity to accept {
$4,000 Job with the Westinghouse All
Brake company, but he was in sucl
high esteem with the Santa Fe manage
ment that sufficient Inducements wer'
offered to keep him with that company
1t is not likely that the increase /;
operating expenses can be accounted foi
by the Increase in the pay of a large
portion of the employees. though some o
ii is doubtless due to that. Cost of Goa
and material is another feature of extra
expense this year
No official statement has been made
by the Santa Fe management as to th'
cause of the increased operating ex
penses.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
washburn 1o: oentral z.

Fayette. Mo. April 29.@The Wash
burn college of Topeka. Kan, defeated
the Central college baseball team here
IN an exciting game by the score of 10
IN
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
SAYS Decision win Stand

r. D. Caldwell vice president of the
Delaware & Jacka wanna, is quoted as
saying that the Northern Securities de-
cision would stand.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

n you have Rheiu,atism try Munyon's Rheu-
slalsm Cure; If you nave DySpe sia try bis Dys-
pepsia cure; IF you have any Kidney trouble try
his Kidney Cure. if you have CONSTIPATION try
his CONSTIPATION Cure. AIunyOn has a specific
remedy for most every disease mostly IS cents.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

A lazy liver makes a lazy man Bur
dock Blood Bitters is the natural, never
failing remedy for . law liver
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

There never was a soap like Munyon's
Witch-Hazel Soap. 1t is the best toilet
soap made, while it is a wonderful cura-
tive for most skin diseases. Large size
cakes. Is cents; trial size, 5 cents, at all
druggists
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

Miss Lotte Hewlett East Henrietta N. Y, wrtes N@
s'When suffering
chronic catarrE the head. throat and di- S~~@
directions carefully In taking Pc
taking months completely restored
o
taking employed phys-
did
to aI-
medicine had done for Others
will Peuna.
for say muchi in
LOTTIE HOWLETT.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

II you need medical advice write to my doctors
They will make a thorough examination and eive
gou their honest opinion absolutely free-Afliayon
MUNToN. PHILA.. PA.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29

catarrh. AS soon as any
one discovers the first
symptoms of catching
cold he should at once
begin the use OF Peruna
according to directions on
the bottle, and the cold is
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
HEALTHY WOMEN
Pase Peuna as Care for COds and Preventive Of Cata
First Stage of Catarrh=-
A Serious Mistake
Which Thousands
Are Making.

The first stage of eatarrh is what is
commonly known as catching cold. =
1t may be in the head. nose, throat or
lungs. Its beginning is sometimes so
severe as to cause a chill and considera-
bic fever, or it may be so light as to
not hinder a person from his usual bus
mess. In perhaps a majority of cases
little or no attention is paid to the first
stage of catarrh, and hence it is that
nearly one-half of the people have
chronic catarrh in some form
To neglect a cold is to invite chronic
The Topeka state journal., 1903-04-29
DON'T
NEGLECT
A COLD.

sure to pass away without leaving any
bad effects.
Unless this is done the cold is almost
sure to end in the second stage of ca
tarrh, which is making so many lives
miserable. If Peruna was taken every
time one has a cold or cough, chronic
catarrh would be practically an un-
known disease.
Miss Belle Walden, Jamestown, N.
Y. writes:
.'Peruna has no equal as catarrh
cure. 1 haven't enjoyed perfect health
for over ten years, suffering with a
troublesome case of catarrh of the
bronchial tubes My father having
used Peruna for different ailments and
with very good success advised me to
try it. 1t only took six bottles to ef-
feet a permanent cure
7 now enjoy perfect health. People
say I am perfect picture of health
compared with what ] was before using
Peruna. Miss Belle Walden.
Mrs. Joseph Towne, Devils Lake,
Mich. writes I have tried Peruna
and have found it an excellent tonic
and cure for ca atarrh
Il was a sufferer from catarrh of the
throat and also of the stomach. I was
unable to take doctors medicine and
was about to give up in despair when ]
was advised by a friend to try Peruna.
which l did with best results. I could
not eat even the weakest diet without
distressing my stomach, but after TAX
4 ing the first bottle of Peruna I was able
to eat anything that I desired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-11

friends, and neighbors. who conducted
the nerry-makers from the parlor to
the dining-room. where delicious refresh
ments were served. Those of the com.
pany who did not trip the light fan.
" tastic" played games Of various kinds.
The occasion was most interesting and
delightful.
The recent cold weather has enabled
the energetic farmers to fill their Ice
houses
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Holiday are the
guests of Mr.. r. A. Triel.
Miss Ophelia Harris. who has been
spending the holidays at home. has re-
turned to Richmond TO resume her stu.
dies at the Woman's College
Miss Nine Goodwin has returned to
Gordonsvile. after a most pleasant visit
to her sister, Mrs. Thomas Harris.
DR.. Peter Haley and wife, of Hinton.
W. Va. have returned home, after q
visit to Rev. L. ]. Haley.
Mr.. John Schmitz has returned to
Washington. D. c., after visit to rela-
tives.
Miss Kate Trfel has reopened her
school with an increase Of pupils
The many friends Of Mrs. Benjamin
CIendon, who has been Ill in Cleveland
O., will be pleased to learn OF her i'm
provement and hope soon to welcome her
home.
Mr.. William Haley, of Clifton Forge
has returned after a visit to his father.
Rev. L. ]. Haley.