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The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
RAILROAD NEWS.
: Colorado Railroads Plan TO Make
Fishing Attractive.
Millions of Young Trout Being
Planted.
IN LAKE AND STREAM.
Large Sums of Money ApprO-
priated for the Work.
N1cmsr on6 MoffARm of VnfnPA@f
IN LAKE AND STREAM.
Gossip and Matters of Interest
in Railroad Circles.

The Colorado & Southern road Will
plant 10000, 600 young trout in the
many streams, lakes and pools con-
tiguous to its lines next season, which
Will be the greatest amount of fish Try
ever put out in Colorado at one time
and will exceed by 100000 the
amount this road put out during 1SV4-
General Passenger Agent 1homas
L. Fisher has received authority from
President Frank Trum bull OF the 1.
& S to spend between $1,000 and
$4,000 next year to build half a dozen
OF the finest retaining ponds in the
west in the vicinity of Grant station
to receive trout fry almost imme-
diately after they are spawned, or
when they are about the size of tad
poles and keep them there in safety
until they become lingering ng"-about
four or five inches long. The young
fish will then be able to care for them
selves and Will be turned into the
divers streams and lakes.
OF the immense amount of young
trout put into Colorado streams each
year by the federal government, the
state and the individual, many of them
are eaten by the bigger fish. To pre-
vent this the Colorado & Southern viii
build the retaining ponds for the fish
it is to put out.
1t is the intention of the c. & S. Of
ficials to afford the patrons of their
road the finest fishing to be found any
where in the west, and to do this no
expense will be spared.
During the year 1904 the c. & S.
put out over 100000 young trout.
secured from the government, the
state fish hatcheries and from private
lakes. This exceeded by about 2,000.-
600 the fish put out in 1903 The
points at which the greatest numbers
were distributed this year were:
Cliff to Cassells, on the Platte, 100,-
900; in the Big Thompson at Love
land, $4,000; in the POudre at Fort
Collins, $4,000. and along the South
Platte and in smaller streams the re-
mainder in lots of from 10000 to
$4,000.
Limitless are the joys in store for
the trout fishers in Colorado. when it
is also considered that during the past
year the d. e R. G. railroad has
caused to be planted in the various
streams and lakes along its lines. g.
$4,000 trout fry-nearly 100000
more than in 1908.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01

few days. Mr.. Dean has not yet def
nitely decided upon his line of action
or what corporations will be first pro-
ceeded against"
Mr.. Pollock is attorney for George
E. Ireland, of this city, who filed a
complaint with the war department.
last October, saying that the Rock Is
land pile bridge over the Kaw river
near Kansas avenue was an obstruc-
ton to navigation. Mr.. Ireland is the
owner of a gasoline boat which made
several trips up the river last fall.
This complaint was acted upon by the
war department. which turned it over
to the department of Justice. General
Alexander Mckenzie, chief of engi-
neers, urged that a suit be begun
against the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific railroad company. Mr. Dean
was then instructed to make an in
vestigation and begin such action as
he deemed necessary. The Rock Is
land, however, is only one of the COR
porations which it has been planned
to charge with obstructing the Kaw
river.
The Kansas federal court will sit in
Kansas City, Kas., during February
The suits may be filed at that time and
possibly will be ready before.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
RAILROAD MOVES ITS SHOPS.
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Division
Goes to West Frankfort.

Carbondale, Ill, Dec. 1.-Official an
nouncement has been made by General
Superintendent w. J. Jackson of the
that the Southern Illinois division and
shops will be permanently situated at
West Frankfort. a small village in
Franklin county, and work on removal
has just begun. At present the ter
minal yards are at Marion, the dis
patcher's and administration offices at
Villa Grove and the machine shops at
St. Elmo
The change involves an immense
amount of work and the expenditure
enjoyed an unusual degree of prosperi-
ty in the section and contemplates ex-
tending and enlarging its facilities.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
SELL TO ROCK ISLAND.
Southern Pacific VIII Ask Sanction of
Legislature to Dispose of Lines.

Austin, Texas, Dec. 1.-Application
will be made to the Legislature at its
coming session in the interest of the
Southern Pacific for authority to dis
pose of two of its north and south lines
of road in Texas to the Rock Island
The lines which it proposes to sell are
the Houston & Texas Central and the
Dallas-Sabine branch of the Texas &
New Orleans. The sale of a half inter
est in these two lines to the Rock Is
land was almost conSummated more
than year ago, when the Texas rail-
road commission interfered and blocked
the transaction. 1t is now planned to
obtain sanction of the legislature to the
deal, and in case such authority is OBJ
tained the sale to the Rock Island will
be made outright, the Southern Pacific
to retain no interest in the two roads.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
s5 Rate for Ten Days

St. Louis, Dec. Effective today
all railroads operating between ST.
Louis and Chicago will put So one
way rate into operation for a period
of ten days. The reduction is made
necessary by the requirements of the
interstate commerce laws. two of the
roads having several days ago given
notice of a reduction. Under the law,
they cannot return to the regular $7.5 o
one-way rate until after 0 days notice
has been given to the interstate COM
merce commission, although the con-
ditionS responsible for the reduction
do no longer exist.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
ENoRoACHING ON THE KAw.
Dean Preparing for Suits
Against Corporations.

Kansas City. Kas., Dec. before
leaving the city yesterday afternoon,
John S. Dean, United States attorney
for the district of Kansas, held a con-
ference with Thomas A. Pollock, an
attorney, regarding the action to be
taken by Mr.. Dean against corpora
tfons alleged to be encroaching upon
the Kaw river. Mr.. Pollock said last
night:
s'Mr. Dean came to the city on pri-
vate business, and our conference was
only a preliminary one. We decided
to take up the matter in the near
future and Mr.. Dean will return in a
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
ENGINEERS CONVENTION.
Three Floors of Auditorium Hotel in
Chicago VIII Be Used in April.

The executive committee of the Anaeri-
can Railway Engineers and Maintenance
of Way association have held a meeting
at the Auditorium hotel in Chicago. Plans
were made for the next convention of the
association to be held on the parlor floor
and in the banquet hall of the Auditorium
during the latter part of April. The work
of the committee at this session consisted
chiefly in drawing up subjects for sympo-
siums, outlining the various papers to be
prepared and arranging the programme
for the meetings. Railroad men from all
over the world are expected to attend this
meeting. and three entire floors of the big
hotel will be thrown open to it.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Berry with Maple Leaf Again.

1t is announced that. c. R. Berry will
return to the Chicago Great Western as
assistant general freight agent, with head
quarters at st. Joseph and Kansas City.
Mr.. Berry left the Great Western to be-
come assistant general freight agent of
the Pere Marquette system, April 10, 1904.
when ). o. Brooks, general freight agent
of the Great Western, went to the Pere
Marquette Mr.. Brooks died November 10
and this caused Mr.. Berry to return to
the Great Western.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
WOULDN'T OIL AN AXLE.
Missouri Pacific Says Passenger Traffic
at Roper, Kansas, Is Small.

T. D. Hampson and other citizens of
Roper, Kan, have filed an application be
fore the Kansas state board of railroad
commissioners asking that the Missouri
Pacific renew its train service between
Roper and Sedan on the Caney valley air
line In reply Colonel Richards, general
attorney of the Missouri Pacific, says
enough people at Roper do not ride on the
train to pay for oiling one axle. They
want the train to sail through Roper just
to see it CO." said he. But they don't
want to pay any of the expense by trav-
cling on it.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Santa Fe Is Shut Ont.

A dispatch from Phoenix says: Chief
Justice Kent of the Arizona supreme
court, in a decision this afternoon
withdrew IS miles of grade and track
of the Santa Fe railway from use pend
ing litigation over it. The track was
built by the Santa F'e in the Gila river
canyon, so miles southeast of Phoenix
The Southern Pacific claimed and was
awarded the right of way over the
stretch already occupied by the Santa
Fe. When the Southern Pacific sought
to take the track, its opponent appeal
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
OTTAWA Franchise Granted.

Holmes, the Michigan promoter who
has secured the franchise through OF
tawa for a Kansas City-Southern Kan
sas electric line. was here with repre-
sentatives of eastern capitalists, finish
ing I'D an inspection of the proposed
route Mr.. Holmes says that the
money has been pledged to build the
line and that construction contracts
will be let in a. short time.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
monuments at St. Louis.

St. Louis, Dec. 1.-Announcemen
has been made of the appointment of
w. B. Drake, employed in the general
ofices Of the ST Louis & San Fran
cisco railroad, as assistant to the sec
ond vice president and general man
aper. Mr. brakes appointment takes
effect at once.
tendent of the Wabash St. Louis ter
minals, to succeed J. E. StumDf, re-
Gently appointed a division superin-
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
sIaterIee Has Resigned.

Herbert L. Slaterlee has resigned
from his position as general counsel and
director of the Missouri, Kansas &
Texas Railroad company Mr.. Slaterlee
has not given any reason for his resig-
nation. 1t is understood that he with
drew on account of differences with
other officials of the road.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01

Gates to students emitting them to re-
duced rates in eastern territory. The
issued certificates at all they did not
see how they could discriminate gainst
students living in the east, and inti-
mated that they would continue issu-
ing certificates as formerly. Against
this the eastern roads have entered a
formal protest.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
BURT GOING TO GRAND TRUNK.
Former Union Pacific President on
his Way Home From Orient.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. lit is reported that
as president of the Union Pacific railway,
is expected to return from the Orient in
about four weeks and that he will go di-
rectIy to New York and assume the man
agement of the Grand Trunk railroad.
The Information, it is stated, comes in a
letter from Mr.. Burt himself
The same information relates that Mr..
Burt has been rendered high executive po-
sition by two other railways, one of them
the Pennsylvania 1t also states that he
is now on his way home, but by which
route he will return is unknown.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Takes Over Copper Belt Railway.

Salt Lake, Utah, Dec. 1.-FinaI arrange
ments, it is stated, have been made by the
Rio Grande Western railway for the tax
ing over of the Copper Belt railway. This
is ten mile line, taking in several of the
big Bingham copper mines and its acqui-
sition brings the Rio Grande system into
direct contact with these properties
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Portland Wants Passenger Men.

Portland, Ore. Dec. 1.-The dele
gates from Portland and Puget Sound
to the annual convention of the Amer
lean Association of Travelling Passen-
ger Agents at the City of Mexico left
this city today for San Francisco in a
special car. The Portland delegation
bears invitations to the association to
hold the annual convention next year
in Portland during the Lewis and
Clark fair
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Man Dies on Train.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 1.-C. P. Shaver
of Nashville, Tenn. died of consumption
on an eastbound Rock Island train at 10
o'clock Tuesday night, shortly after the
train left the Kansas City union depot.
He was So years cid and was returning
home from California, where he had been
for his health. His body was taken from
the train at Lees Summit and sent back
to Kansas CITY
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01

tendent Mr.. Tausig was formerly
superintendent of the Wheeling &
Lake Erie railroad. with headquar-
ters at Canton. o.
Announcement was made at the To-
cal offices of the Mobile & Ohio of the
appointment of C. F. Blue as superin-
tendent of way and structure, a re-
Gently created position.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Doesn,t Respect Old AGE.

It's shameful when youth fails to show
proper respect for OLD age, but just the
Life Pills. They cut off maladies no mat
ter how severe and irrespective of old
patton ali yield to this perfect pill. Csc
at the Arnold Drug Co., 81 N. Kansas aV.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Will Cost Alton $500.

cult court J. NJ Gwin Of Baltimore was
given a verdict against the Chicago &
Alton railroad for $500 He was eject
ed from a train and taken in charge by
the police in this city for refusal to
show his hat check given by the con-
ductor. Suit was brought for S., 900.
Similar actions are pending against the
road by Gwin's brother and also his
wife
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
EARTHQUAKE at San Francisco.

San Francisco, Dec. IA severe
shock of earthquake was felt here at
o'clock this morning. Three other
light shocks were felt a few minutes
later in quick succession.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Trouble Over students, Rates

has arisen between the eastern and
western roads over reduced rates for
college students returning home for
the holidays. The former set of roads
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Prosperity Prevails in west.

B. F. Yoakum, chairman of the board
OF directors of the Frisco system, says:
The situation in the entire west can
be summed up by saying that prosperi-
ty prevails and business in ali lines is
very SatiSfa ctory''
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01

reer, has been arrested after a de-
termined resistance. He was surprised
while asleep in a rooming house and
was unable to reach his weapons.
Nevertheless he struggled until over
powered.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
NJanhattan,s Auditorium.

Manhattan, Dec. 1.-The auditorium
of the Kansas State Agricultural col
leee here will be dedicated Wednesday
afternoon, December IA A good pro-
gramme has been prepared.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Reimbursed Losers.

London, Dec. Edgar Speyer, of
the firm of Speyer Brothers, has given
$2S,500 to repay creditors, mostly
poor persons who lost their savings in
the failure of local penny bank at
Needham market, Suffolk.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Isben Can't Speak.

London, Dec. 1.-The Daily Tele-
graphs Copenhagen correspondent
says the illness of Henrik Ibsen has
assumed the form of dangerous
paralysis and that he is unable to
speak, read or write.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Santa Fe Depot at Ration.

The Santa Fe companys row of
frame buildings north of the depot and
Immediately west of the tracks in Ra-
lumber in them will be taken to Trini-
dad and used in the erection of a depot
at that place.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01

ed to the court for a stay of execution.
Judge Kent's decision ties up the dis
puted section between Kelvin and Dud-
leyville and forbids it's use until high
er court shall pass upon the case. The
Santa Fe is running mail trains over
part of the track thus barred.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
Fad Stolen HaIf a Mutton.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-"Kid" Leary, vet
eran safe blower, who is said to have
stolen more than 100000 in his ca
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01

These eminent dentists will do all
classes of dental work absolutely free
(only making a small charge for ma
terial used, this includes everything
except painless extracting), to all who
call at their Office within 10 days. The
American Painless Dentists desire to
impress upon the minds of the people
that their method is entirely new and
painless. Barbarous methods are no
longer. used by them. They are pro-
gressive, competent and up-to-date on
scientific dentistry, and wish to say
there is no need in being tortured in
the dental chair. as is usual with ordi-
nary dentists. Their object in making
this liberal offer is to introduce their
painless system of dental surgery and
to become rapidly and personally ac-
quainted with all who are in need of
the services of scientific, competent,
thoroughly reliable and progressive
dentists. Remember their services are
free except for the cost of material,
the only condition being that you call
at their office within ten days. This
offer will positively be withdrawn az
the expiration of this time. If you are
in need of the services of competent
dentists call upon them while they are
making this grand offer. Their Office
is 100 West Eighth street lover Santa
Fe Watch Coz
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01

Builds up muscular flesh, healthy tissue.
Rich red blood clears the stomach, kid
neys and liver That's what Hol1ister'a q
Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 35c. Tea Oh
Tablets. Gatlin Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01
From I,eavenworth to PhiIippines.

San Francisco, Dec. 1.-The Twen-
ty-eighth field battery from Fort
Leavenworth, will sail with the Fifth
on the transport Thomas for the Phil
ippines on January 1.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01

10 woman's happi.
ess can be complets
Without children ; it
; her nature to lovo
and want them
as much so as
y it is to love the
beautiful and
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01

the trying crisis without suffering.
Send for free book containing information
Of priceless value to all expectant mothers.
The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta. Ga.
The Topeka state journal., 1904-12-01

great and wonderful
remedy is always
appliedexternally and
has carried thousands
of women through
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RoiIR
Correspondent Of The Argus,
Rennie Shalier is ON the sick list.


Correspondent OF The Argus
Rennie Shafer is on the sick list.
Mrs. Carrie Taylor still continues poorly
Ray Rohr is suffering very much with
quiuay.
l.. NJ. and A. X. jenkins were at Morgan
town last week on business.
George Moore has been here some time
from Easton with his parents.
A,F. White and J =. EverIy made q
flying trip to Pisgah las, Tuesday.
AZ White aud Ray Rohr we're at King.
wood one day last week on business.
Stanley shaaer Of Morganiown. has been
here for several weeks visiting friends.
William Wolf is hauling lumber to Mason.
town where he expects to erecta fine house.
ID. NJ. Baney Of Masoniown, has been
here for few days on business.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Downs Of DcIlslow.
have been here the past week with friends.
o. a. shafer Of Masontown, was visiting
his father here las, Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Gates Of Rockville, has been here
some time assisting in the revival meetings.
Miss Bessie White. who has been al
Morgsniown for some time, has returned
home.
The proiracled meeting that has been
going on at MI. Zion for some lime is meet
ing with grand success
Miss MaIissa Cress is suffering very much
from sore arm that was bitten several days
ago by dog that was supposed TO be mad.
William Sergent caught fine wild cal
near his home few days ago. The animai
Is the first Of its kind tina, has been captured
In this vicinity for some time and is now on
exhibition AZ Rohr
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School Reports.

Report Of the Primary room Of Msson,o~n
school for the third mouth. ending February
and, Lucy NJ Orr. teacher. Pupils en-
rolled boys a.. girls 10, total as; average
daily attendance boys no. girls 10. total 20;
per cent Of daily attendance boys 90. girls
So. Those present every day. Iisrie Pyles.
Nellie Graham. Martha White, Noah Pyles.
Gilbert cepn Ode and Charles shafter.
Russell Higgins aud Lynn Taylor
Repof, Of the Principals room of the
Masontown school for the third month end.
inc Feb s1h. f. X. p. Grimes. Principal.
Pupils enrolled boys 70. g,rls Is, total as;
average daily attendance 80; per cent Of
daily attendance 100. Those present every
day. I'D higgins. Willie Keller, Guy aud
Wayne Scott, Jesse Psles. Ola Graham.
Harry, Stanley, lIerber, aud Chester Nc
Milirn. Charles Bean. Daily Menear. Foster
Lemon, Myrtle aud Hazel Lemon, Lessye
Scott, Mabel MeMnlen, Mae Menesee and
Loi,a Suider.
Valley Distric, Institute TO be held here
Friday and Friday evening February Is,h.
We as teachers of Valley district let us
come out aud make il the hes, institute held
In the county. We are arranging for an
able speaker here TO entertain us a, night.
All come. Those knowing themselves 10 be
on the program some prepared for the
occasion.
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VALLEY POINT.


Correspondence of The Argus
NJ. Hartman is going to build new store
room.
Sam Miller is preparing to do wagon
work
T. W. Gibson Of Terra Alta. was calling
here sunday
J. Lision was at Haywood one day last
week on business
Our good shedding has disappeared and
mud takes rs place.
Miss Nora Miller who has been sick for
some time is better now
& w. Miller OF Pennsylvania. is moving
back TO his farm near here.
We are getting ready to start our new
church early In the spring.
Our shooters OF this place went to King
wood last week to shoot Tor beef
Miss bessie Bell who has been working
In Kingwood Is home Tor a short visit.
Our old merchant NJ. Hartman OF this
place is doing good business this winter.
G. A. Bishop made a trip to Uniontown
Pa. last Thursday and returned Friday
Ira Gibson who was teaching the Gusc
man school this winter closed his school
las, Friday and is going to FaIrmout where
he will go into business
HaIa. The little son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Martin died Saturday morning.
The funeral took place at the Nj. Mariah
cemetery Sunday az 0 clock. The people
of Valley Point extend their sympathy "a
the bereaSed parents.
Success TO the Argus.
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Announcement.

The Handbook of Preston County viii
include
.. general description Of county.
2. Special accounts OF the districts, towns
and villages.
,. Sketch Of the resources and the future
prospects.
4. Sketch of the county's history
s. Business directory.
The Handbook will shortly 60 20 press
and this is the last public announcement.
II goes free 10 all Presionians who have
paid-up copies Of "I.and Of the Laurel -
Other persons desiring il will be supplied at
IS cents postpaid, but 10 make sure Of a
copy the order should be sent Ia within one
week from the date Of this paper.
o. +. MoRroN,
Kingwood, w. Va
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Deaths DOIngs.

The wife of Howard Martin, who moved
from Mason.own, this county, TO Colorado
several months ago. died Wednesday Of last
week at their home at Grand Junction,
Colorado. Her death was caused by
pulmonary trouble The body was brought
through TO her old home IN this county and
buried at Masoniowr yesterday The de.
ceased was Miss Fay Jackson, daughter of
the late Philip Jackson Of the craborchard
and brother 10 Joseph Jackson OF Kingwood.
She leaves husband and one child TO
mourn the loss Of wife and mother Also
two sisters, Mrs. George MeneSr of King
wood, aud Mrs. Eta Feathers OF the Crab
orchard, and three brothers, s. II. Jackson
of Terra Alta. William Jackson Of Morgan
town, aud James Jackson Of the Craborchard.
Mr.. Martin lief, here and went to Colorado
for the benefit of his wife's health but il
was of no avail as she was too far gone
when they moved to Colorado.