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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-12
wITHDRAws HIS SUIT.
Claims Against a Defunct Troy Bank
to Be Settled in st. Joseph.

Troy, Kans., Sept. I'D. c. New
comb, of Atchison, who filed suit in the
district court recently against J. E.
MARCEL, ex-cashier of the Bank of
Highland, now serving a term in the
penitentiary for forgery aggregating
about $500 900. and H. Dillon, c. L. Mar
cell, G. w. Overlander and c. F. Her
zing, directors of the bank, for $34,9S0,
which he alleges is due in connection
with bank deposits, has instructed A. l.
Perry, his attorney, to withdraw the
suit The depositors of the defunct bank
will probably clear up the bank matter
by accepting the offer of the National
Bank of Buchanan county at st. JOS
eph Mo-, to settle all claims against the
Highland bank for fifty cents on the
dollar The National Bank of Buch
anan county was one of the heaviest
losers by the failure. Its losses were
about sos O0O
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district and the Nebraska district. Mr.
Godfrey w. Rhodes, heretofore assist
ant general superintendent of the lines
west, has been appointed general SUI
perintendent of the Wyoming district,
with headquarters at Alliance, Neb.,
and Mr.. H. z. Byram, late general
superintendent of the Southwestern
district of the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific, has been appointed general
superintendent of the Nebraska dis
trict, with headquarters at Lincoln,
Neb- Mr.. Byram was formerly with
the Burlington for ten years, his first
railway service being on that road,
and in accepting this position is re-
turning to his first love-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-12
STUDYING FOR MINISTRY.
Theatrical Passenger Traffic Man to
Take Ip Sacred Duties.

Rumors have been heard for some
time that Roy d. Johnson, the theatrical
passenger man of the Santa Fe, was
10 soon leave railroad work to enter the
Methodist ministry.
1t is said that this change will occur
as soon as Mr.. Johnson can pass the
examination showing that he has gain
ed the requisite knowledge of the teach
ings of the Bible to enter ministerial
duties.
"Bill' Curtis, the new travelling pas
senger agent of the Santa Fe. has just
returned from a trip over Kansas. He
says that at Salina the agent of the
Union Pacific stopped him TO ask him
now soon johnson was going to take
up the duties of the ministry. The
growing belief seems to be that it will
occur soon because it is said Johnson
has gotten into the habit of signing his
correspondence. yours in the Work.
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was asked of Mr.. Sheard. "They knew
nothing about it when the transfer was
made, responded the Celestial preSi-
dent. Schrant was in Topeka yesterday,
returning here with the team, although
he is supposed to belong to Sedalia and
finish the season with the Bugs. When
asked concerning the trade, he made
this response, which writes another
chapter into the trouble: about six
weeks ago Sheard gave me my release,
effective at the close of the season. He
traded me Friday night without my
knowledge or consent. Now / want to
know how a man can trade me when
am released, and I also want to know
how he can trade me without my con-
sent. don't have to go, and won't go.
If accept a dollar of pay from Sedalia
for the remainder of this year, l will be
under reserve for next season. l refuse
to go to Sedalia and I won't go to Sc
dalia." President Sheard was then APP
priSed of Schrant'S attitude in regard
to the trade. How about his refusal?"
was asked. THAT don't worry me- re-
replied Sheard. :" Dutch Henry of the
Bugs told me that we could take Bevis
right away, and play him, and get him
under reserve for next year. He said
that he would take care of Schrant,
and that we did not need to worry a sim
gle minute about the outcome of the
deal. Schrant will likely not play in the
Valley next year, and if we can get
good man like BeviS under reserve for
1905 in exchange, we get the best end
the bargain. 1t is nara 10 even con-
lecture the outcome of the mixture. So
far as the trade itself is concerned, that
of course will Straighten itself out in
time. But the charge against Schrant
of having tipped opposing batters will
doubtlessly cause trouble. 1t is decided
ly difficult for almost any, of the fans
to believe the accusation. The big
catcher has almost become the acme
of all that is good, honest and gentle
manly in baseball, and many a member
of Topeka's fandom will balk on the
dose.
Haney, the circuit clown, pitched a
no-hit game for Scott against LeaVen-
worth on Saturday. How did you do
it, was asked of him Sunday when he
came to Topeka for the series here. "Oh,
/ pitch those right along was his re-
ply. They are common with me- Then
II was feeling good and it was pref
ty day. Things just broke right
pitched two of them last year" About
that time Groom came to the bat, and
Haney turned loose on the splintered
Tape-worm. Looks like one, don't he
Look at FHredericks trying to steal sec
ond- A crawfish running sideways could
beat him. Just then the cigar-boy
came along selling his wares. Haney
stopped him. looked at<the weeds ard
said: These cigars look like a woman
in the morning They have nothing ON
but a wrapper"
On next Sunday the Saints and the Sc
dalia team will play a doubleheader IN
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Topeka for the benefit of the participate
ing players. The contest is not on the
schedule, for the latter closes on Thurs
day. A trip had been planned through
players from the Topeka and Sedalia
teams for series of post-season games
with the Central Kansas, the Oklahoma
State and the Southwestern Kansas
leagues. A schedule had been made up
by Lee Gramley, who is in charge of the
have since written that they would not be
able to fulfill their contracts. The trip
rangements were then made between the
Goldbugs and the Saints to play double
header here next Sunday and divide the
entire proceeds among themselves, and
with that stow away their baseball toks
for the winter.
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ANNUAL INSPECTION TRIP.
General Manager III. L. Nudge In
vestigating Santa Fc Condition.

General Manager Ii. u Nudge HI
vestigating Santa Fe Condition.
General Manager H. u. Nudge, of
the Santa Fe is making his annual
inspection of the lines and properties
of the company, with the object of
making his annual report to the di-
rectors of the company with sugges-
tions and estimates of the probable
cost of improvements and extensions
which in his judgment are called for
to be completed during the coming
year.
Mr.. Nudge has been in Colorado
inspecting the work of replacing the
track with heavier steel. With the
completion of the work which will re-
quire but a few weeks, the entire
line of the Santa Fe from Chicago to
Albuquerque will have no steel of
lighter weight than as pounds and
much of it will be IS pound steel
Practically every mile of the road is
rock ballasted.
Superintendent ]. Z. Hurley is now
on the Southern Kansas division su-
perintending the work of relaying the
cutoff and with the ballasting of the
cutoff.
A new steel bridge is being built
by the Santa Fe at Ottawa. 1t re-
quires % carloads of material.
Mr.. Hurley will be joined by Mr..
Nudge on the Southern Kansas divi-
sion and they will make a trip to
OwaSsO where work will commence
soon for the construction of an ex-
tension from Owasso to Tulsa.
The surveying has not been COM
is said that work Will begin on the
grading of the road soon and that it
will be in operation into Tulsa within
six months.
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Thomas, who pitched for Sedalia las
year, is making good with Minneapolis

| of.
Thomas, who pitched for Sedalia last
year, is making good with Minneapolis
The SedaHa Sentinel on Thursdays
| fourteen inning game with Topeka,
which the Saints won: 1.-The game was
played before a small crowd, but at
times proved quite interesting. 1t is a
nard matter to decide which was the
worst, the errors made by both clubs
| OF the decisions made by Umpire Linn
ing. Eddie McDill, a former member of
the Sedalia club. played right field and
was in the game from the start. He
did not do any spectacular or startling
work, but his mouth was working over
time during the progress of the entire
game"
From the Springfield Leader: MAN
ager Hurlburt last night got a letter
from Skinny Horton promising to pay
the manager all that was due him. the
should have been any publication of the
matter. He stated that he was told
that other players were getting more
money than he, SO he got on the train
and left. iHurlburt thereupon put $500
fine on the pitcher and blacklisted him.
If any club wants Mr.. Horton it will
have to square the fine
Roy Bevis celebrated his return to To-
peka Sunday by a lightning throw from
right field to home plate, catching the
runner by at least 80 feet.
On last Friday night John schrant
was traded to Sedalia for Roy Bevis,
who was Saint at the beginning of the
season, and who was indirectly at that
time given to the Golbugs when
Schrant came here. This fact in itself
is interesting, but there are several
stories back of it. The trade was to
have been consummated at the end of
the season. Its coming on last Friday
naturally aroused the question, Why
When the management of the Topeka
was asked concerning it on Sunday a
reply was given that a number of the
Topeka players were accusing Schrant
of having tipped off the Sedalia players
when they came to the bat in the Tope-
ka-Sedalia series of last week, by tell
ing them what he was calling for. Presi-
dent Sheard said that these accusations
of several of the players, whose names
he would not give out, were responsible
for the trade at this time. What does
Sedalia say to this tipping business?'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-12
OIL LEASES ON SANTA FE.
Oil Wells VIII BE Drilled Along Right
of Way.

Announcement is made that the con-
tract has been let for the drilling OF
an oil well on the Santa Fe railroad
right of way between Chanute and
Pittsburg.
The Santa Fe railroad has, through
General Manager H. u. Nudge, given
leases to private parties of the oil and
mineral rights along the right of way
of practically all of the roadway in the
oil and gas belt
One of the leases is held in Topeka
by John z. Frost. He stated today to
a reporter for the State Journal that
the Oneida Oil & Gas company, which
company will develop the leases which
he holds. will begin work within a few
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-12
Those BurIington Changes.

The following appointments on the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy are OFF,
cially announced TO take effect on
September 10: Mr. T. +. Calvert
heretofore general superintendent of
the lines west of the Missouri river,
has been appointed chief engineer Of
the entire system, with headquarters
at Chicago, reporting to Second Vice
President Willard Mr. W. l. Brock
enridges heretofore chief engineer OF
the lines east of the Missouri river, is
made engineer of the same lines. and
Mr.. 1. $. p. Weeks. chief engineer of
the lines vest of the river. is made en-
gfneer of those lines These gentle
men are attached to the staff of the
general manager and the change in
title does not indicate a reduction of
authority The lines west of the Mis-
souri, river have been divided into two
districts to be known as the Wyoming
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-12
mo- Attach ann EIevator.

Troy. Kan. Sept. 12.-The American Ma
tiOnal bank of Kansas City, Mo, secured
papers here Saturday evening for the at
tachment of the HarrOun elevator, which
is located at Ewood. in Doniphan county,
and the replevin of $1,000 bushels of wheat
which is stored in the building. The plain
tiff alleges that the Harroun Elevator
company is indebted to the American Ma
tionaI bank in the sum of $167, 200. Sheriff
Ramsey accompanied by John Devereux,
deputy, and Attorney Brewster. left at Z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-12
AT WTNFIELD.
Died in the Philippines.

Altamont KAN Sept. 12-Word has
been received of the death of a Kansas
boy in the Philippines-Charles 2. Garst
of AItamont He served three years in
the Twentieth infantry and after getting
his discharge he took position in the
sales comnlissary department. He quit
that job and came home and stayed a
year. Last March he Joined the Twenty
second infantry and went back to the
Philippines, where he remained until his
death His body will be brought to Kan
sas by the war department for interment
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Death of Torger johnson.

Emporia. Sept 12.-Torger John
son. an Emporia old settler. is dead
here. He has been constable of the
west side of Emporia township con-
tinuously for thirty-five years He
was a member of the Masons, the
knights Templar and the Eastern
Star and had held the Office of tyler
in each lodge continuously for thirty
five years. He will be buried this af-
ternoon by the Masons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-12
Good Rains Over Kansas.


The rain for which Sedgwick county
farmers have been praying for a week
or more arrived late Saturday night.
1t soaked the ground thoroughly and
left a lot of water in ponds and bitches.
1t means that the farmers will be able
to continue their fall blowing and that
much wheat will be soWed this week. In
Butler county, farmers had quit plow-
ing, but this rain will set them to work
again.
AT WINFIELD.
This vicinity was visited Saturday
night by a timely rain. The rain help
ed the corn materially and moistened
the ground for blowing.
AT SKIDDY.
A dry spell of six weeks duration
was broken Saturday night by a down
pour of five hours. An inch of rain fell.
1t will greatly benefit late corn, fall
pasture and wheat seeding. Corn will
be half a crop. Hay, fru1t ana vegeta-
bles are good. Seeding will commence
about September To-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-12
RAILROAD NEWS.
Santa Fe System Has Neathered
the Storm.
Repairs Made to WashOuts
Caused by Floods.
ON SCHEDULE TINE.
Trains Are Now Running OH
Regular Time.
I'm Railroad Circles.

The travelling public has noted with
pleasure for the last few days that San
ia F'e trains from the west as we'll as
from the east have been making their
appearance at the local stations prompt
ly on time, says the Albuquerque Journ-
nal
For a few weeks prior to last week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-12

Arkansas City, Kan, Sept. 12.-Gas
in paying quantities was found in the
we'll being drilled on the Brewer farm
by the notwithstanding company.
The drillers. who are experienced men
at the business, estimate the flow at
three-Quarters of a million cubic feet.
This is the second well drilled by the
company, and also the second paying
well.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-12
PIeasanton Gas Wen.

Pleasanton, Kas., Sept. 1.-THE
Mound City Gas company brought in
gas well estimated at IA million
cubic feet day. This is the fourth
good we'll in this section in the last
two months.
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o'clock in the evening to serve the papers
This elevator was constructed about six
years ago and has a capacity of 100000
bushels. 1t is said to be the largest ele-
Vator in Kansas.
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MISSOURI PAoIFTo RAILWAY.
The Worlds Fair lime.

Seven daily trains between Kansas
CITY and St Louis which leave Kan
eas city 6:55. $500. 1910 a. m. ana
1:1O, 9:15. 1900 p. m and 1905 mid
ASK for your ticket via this line
from Kansas City. II you miss one
train. you will not have long to waas
for another.
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Where they play, Tuesday:
LeavenWorth at Sedalia.
Joplin at lola.
Pittsburg at Springfield.

Topeka's good crowds have been filling
the Golfers of many a visiting team.
per over the Valley circuit has said a
thing concerning the fact, until this
nalf-hearted appreciation appeared in
the Joplin News-Herald on Friday:
''At Topeka the attendance is growing
while in the other cities it is falling
Off"
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CoIonists, Rates via the Maple Leaf IN

Chicago Great Western railway Will
make low rates to points in Montana,
Idaho, Washington and Western Can
ada Tickets on sale daily from Sep
TENDER Is to october Is. For further
information apply to Geo. w. Lincoln.
T. p A, West 9Th street. Kansas
City, Mo.
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Through Sleeper to st. Louis. Santa Fs
Leaving Topeka 4:30 D. m. and $500
D. m, arriving st. Louis 7:15 a. m.
Call or address. T. L. King, c. p. 4 7.
A.. Topeka. or phone ss2a
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Toren in Kngman Canyon Arzon
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On next Sunday the Saints and the Sc
daIia team will play a doubleheader in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-16
The Worlds Fair Route.

Those anticipating an eastern trip.
or q visit to the Louisiana Purchase
exposition at ST. Louis. cannot afford
to overlook the advantages offered by
the Missuri Pacific Railway. which. on
account OF Its various routes and gate
ways. has been appropriately named
"The Worlds Fair Route"
Passengers from the northwest take
the Missouri Pacific trains from Dem
yer or Pueblo. with the choice Of either
going direct through Kansas City, or
via Wichita. Fort Scott and Pleasant
Hill.
Two trains daily from Denver and
Pueblo to st. Louis without change.
carrying all classes OF modern equip
ment. including electric lighted obser-
walton parlor cafe dining cars. Ten
daily trains between Kansas City and
st. Louis.
Write or call on w. c. Mcbride. gen.
erai agent, i24 Third street, Portland.
for detailed information and illustrat-
Cd literature.
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Born Soldiers.

Colonel Grandprey, once French mill
itary attache in Peking, gives some
very interesting information regarding
the Chinese army in the Revue de
Paris. He says that few countries have
such excellent material as China for
an army where the whole population
of 420,000,O0O consists, so to speak, of
one people, displaying the same radical
qualities. The Chinese is long lived
and tenacious of life; he thrives in
every climate, in spite of the heat or
cold. Te is extremely thrifty and
therefore easily supported. He has
nerves of steel; he can sleep in any
position and in any place. and can do
with a minimum of sleep. He seldom
needs a doctor and bears pain with the
greatest stoiclsm. The Chinese is very
teachable and what he has once been
taught he never forgets.
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See that your ticket reads via the
Illinois Central r. r. Thoroughly mod
ern trains connect with all transconti-
mental lines at ST. Paui and Omaha.
II your friends are coming west let us
know and we win quote them direct
the specially low rates now in effect
from all eastern points.
Any information as to rates. routes.
etc.. cheerfully given on application.
B. II. TRuMBULL Commercial
Agent. l42 Third street. Portland. or.
J. C. LINDSEY. T. r. & P. A., IA
Third street. Portland, Or.
p. B. THOMPSON. =. q. p. A..
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Kansas City-St. Louis
Special ..s........u:1O @ m S:6 , N
North Coast IAnited $50 . m 7:oe o m
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NORTHERN PACIFIC

Time Gard of Trains
PORTLAND,
Leaves AFstveA
(uget Sound Limitsd.7:SS q m s:S . m
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The Northern Pacific Railway Com
pany will place round trip tickets from
Portland to st. Louis and return on
account OF the worlds fair on sale as
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DON'T GO TO ST. LOUIS

Till you call at or write to the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul. Railroad
once 1874 Thirt street. Portland, Ore
Low rates to all points east, In connec-
tion with all transcontinentals.
H. S. ROWE.
General Agent,
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GONG TO THE FAIR.
What TO 20 II You Desire Practical
information.

II you contemplate visiting the g.
Louis Exposition. to secure reliable In
as to railroad service. the
lowest rates and the best routes. Aisc
as to the local conditions In 81. Louis
hotels. etc. etc.
II you will write the undersigned.
stating what information you desire
the same will be promptly furnished.
II we DO not have II on hand. win
secure II for you II possible. and with.
out any expense TO you. Address
B. H. TRMBULL.
Portland. Ore
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pany will place round trip tickets from
Portland to st. Louis and return on
account OF the worlds fair on sale as
follows:
Sept 9Th, 9th and 9TH.
October 3rd, 9TH and 5th.
The round trip rate to st. Louis and
return from Portland will be s67.50.
Tickets will be good for return via any
direct line.
A round trip rate Of s72.5o will also
be made from Portland to Chicago and
return.
II passenger desires to take In both
Chicago and st. Louis the round trip
rate will be $500.
All tickets will be good for 90 days
from date of sale. Tickets will be
good going ten days from date Of sale
SO that limited stop-over can be had
on the going trip and on the return
trip passengers can stop at their pleas
ure west of the Missouri river or st.
Paul. These rates apply via direct
lines, but II passenger wishes to re-
turn through California tickets can be
sold accordingly, but at an increased
rate of $3.50 added to above.
For any additional information de-
sired. call or address A. d. Charlton.
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Uorthern Pacific Ry., 255 Morrison
street, corner of srd. Portland, Ore.
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Take Puget Sound Limited or Kan.
sas City-st Louis Special for pOlAtn
on South Bend branch.
Double daily train service on 0ray's
Harbor branch.
Four trains daily between Portland,
Tacoma and Seattle
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Take Puget Sound Limited or North
Coast Limited for Gray's HarOOr points
Take Puget Sound Limited for olym-
pia direct.
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Always have some definite fact in
your advertisement. Don't get tired
Of writing copy. People judge your
store by your advertisements. II you
haven't anything that will interest pso-
pie your ads are not likely TO bring
people to your store.
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Tacoma and Seattle Night
Express ...........11:S5 . m sos , n