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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19
TAKE
PE-RU-NA
IN TIME

long and perhaps fatal illness later on
in the season.
Mr.. George Livingston, a prominent
architect and builder of Los Angeles
Building, Washington, D. c., as fol-
lows:
81 do not hesitate, when 1 see =
friend or acquaintance suffering from
a cold that is stubborn and threaten
ing to become chronic, to recommend
Peruna.
cit relieved me from a long and dis
back the strength the disease had
taken away. I recommend it as cure
and a tonic that cannot be surpassed"
George Livingston.
Mrs. B. Schober 221 10th ST.. Ports
land, Ore, writes:
ST am pleased to testify to the won-
derful curative value of Peruna In
cases of colds and. a rundown condi-
ton of the system. took 1t Tor cold
which / could not get rid of, and in
less than a month it had cured me.
feel like a different person.
ct now take it when I am run down
and in need of a tonic, and md IL
excellent in restoring lost strength
You certainly deserve success. -.
Schober.
letters from grateful people VINO nave
been cured by Peruna.
If YOU do not derive prompt and
satisfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DR.. S. B. Hart
man, President of The Hartman Sant-
tarium Columbus. Ohio. and he VIII
give YOU the benefit of his valuable
advice gratis.
All correspondence held strictly con-
fidential.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19

the ownership, directly or indirectly,
of at least a majority of the capital
stock in certain subsidiary companies
each of which operates its property in
dependently.
Outstanding Stock.
During the year the issued common
stock of the Rock Island company
was increased from $75,00O,OOO to
96,OO0,00O and the issued preferred
stock from $50, 100000 to $54,0OO,0OO,
all of which has been issued for ac-
QUESTION of the capital stock of the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific rail-
road company, and part of which has
been used by the latter company in
acquiring shares of the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific railway company
and st. Louis and San Francisco rail-
road company.
AT the close of the fiscal year the
capital stock of the Rock Island COM
pany, issued and outstanding, was:
Common stock ...........ss 6. 900. GOO
Issued against the acqui-
sition of 695,574.75 shares
of stock of the c., R. 1.
p Ry. Co. ..........;. So, 557,E5
sition of ,349 shares of
common stock of ST.
Louis & San Francisco
Issued and held in the -'''-0''''
Preferred stock 'iio'so' S.. 900 600
sition of 695,574 Is shares
of stock of the c., r. I.
IL Z. Ry. Co. ............ $4S, $50, 232
Issued and held in the
treasury .-- .----..---. 5,3O9, 767
The income of the Rock Island
company for the year was derived from
dividends of the railways amounting
to $5,629,409. The surplus for the
year was $129,763. The total bonded
debt at the close of the fiscal year
was $86,73S,415.
Statement for Month.
The statement of the Rock Island
system for August shows a decrease
of Ill per cent in gross. The oper-
atiug ratio increased from 1855 to
64.09 per cent, while net decreased
21.4 per cent, or $3S5,637.
Frisco Net Earnings Increase.
The result attained on the Frisco
system are in striking contrast with
the Rock Islands net results. Earn
ings from traffic on these lines were
$3,547,415 larger than in the previous
year, while the operating expenses in
creased only $3,OO9.12O, leaving an in
crease of $53S,294 in net earnings.
The Rock Island showed a decrease
in net earnings of $3,122,857.
At the annual meeting in Jersey
City yesterday of the Rock Island
company George S. Brewster and
Robert Mather, the retiring directors
were reelected for five years. Nearly
100000 shares of stock were voted at
the meeting.
Anorcf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19

ing OF Cne car coos
the body unduly.
When they board
the car, perhaps
they are slightly
perspiring. When
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19

Many people persist in riding on the
street cars, insuficiently protected by
clothing.
They start out perhaps in the heat
wraps.
The rapid moving of the car cools
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19
B. Hartman.

Do not put it off. Do not waste time
by taking other remedies. Begin at
once to take PerI1na and continuA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19

nights, the HablI1ty OF Catching CUIu Is
great.
No wonder so many people acquire
muscular rheumatism and kidney dis
ease during this month.
However, in spite of the greatest
precautions, colds will be caught.
At the appearance. of the first symp-
tom, Peruna should be taken accord
ing to directions on the bottle. and
continued until every symptom disap-
pears.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19

The increase in main track mileage
for the year was as follows: st. Louis
& San Francisco railroad: Ozark &
Cherokee Central railway-Fayette-
vile, Ark, to Okmulgee, 1. T., 1880
miles. Sulphur Springs railway
Scull1n, l. T., to Sulphur, I. T., S.72
miles. ST. Louis San Francisco & New
Orleans railroad-Madill. I. T., to Ard
more. 1. T., 24.60 miles; Mead juno
ton to Platter, I. T., 9.24; Hope, Ark,
to Ashdown, Ark, 32.97. Arkansas
Valley & Western railway-Red Fork,
I. T., to Award, Okla, 1925 miles.
Total, 394.6S miles. Kansas City,
Fort Scott & Memphis railway-Eva-
dale, Ark, to Big Creek, Ark, 1850
miles. Total increase 411.18 miles, or
1O.4 per cent. The average mileage
operated during the year was 4,216.ST
miles, as against 3,675.23 miles during
the preceding year, being an increase
of 541.64 miles, or 14.7 per cent.
7oot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19

ture, when the liza
bility to colds de-
creaSeS.
But, during the
first onset of cool
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19
NIP COLDS
in THE
BEGINNING.

During the month of October no one
should think of riding on the car with
out extra wraps.
A cold caught in October is liable
to last the whole winter Great eau
ton should be observed during the
month of October against exposure to
cold, until the body gradually becomes
accustomed to the lowered tempera-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19
PRECAUTION
BETTER THAN
MEDICINE.

the body is in this condition. 1t is
easily chilled. This is especially true
when a person is sitting.
Beginning a street car ride in the
middle of the day and ending it in the
evening almost invariably requires ex-
ira wraps, but people do not observe
these precautions, hence they catch
cold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19
Rock Island Company Report.

Ave. mileage operated during year 1905. "A
Rock Island Company Report.
The annual report of the Rock ISL
and company was issued simultaneous
ly with that of the Rock Island rail-
way company. The Rock Island com
pany is the owner of the entire CAPT.
tai stock except directors shares, of
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
railroad company. The latter owns
695,574 shares of the capital stock of
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
railway company and 2S6, 349 shares
of the common stock of the st. Louis
and San Francisco railroad company.
Each of the two latter companies OPP
crates independently its lines of rail-
way, and each is interested through
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19

President A J. Davidson of the
Frisco yesterday issued the eighth an
nual report of the company, showing
the results of operation of the sys-
tenn, exclusive of the Chicago & East
ern Illinois, for the fiscal year ended
June 80. The report says:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19

lInB very ITGQ u6IIC III
the summer on this
account, and as the
weather becomes
cooler, it happens
still oftener.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19

taking it until you
are positive that
the cold has entire
ly disappeared This
may save you q
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03
New Zealand shipping Laws.

A new set of shipping regulations re-,
Gently formulated in New Zealand
gives proof of the maternal care with
which the government looks after the
welfare Of the people. Every seaGoing
vessel that can be controlled by the 10
cal authority must for the future carry
q boat or raft fully fitted up with pro
visions for use in case Of accident
Provision Is to be made for supply G.
fresh water and OF beef. biscuits, choc
olate, tabloids and lime juice and ais
Of fishing lines and hooks and safety
matches. 30 many desperate tragedie
have occurred around the New Zealand
coast from time to time after sIiH,
wrecks through the difficulty of sc:
ting living necessaricS into the boats in
the rush and excitement of escaping
that the new regulation in this regard
seems to be wise precaution. 1t j
noteworthy that neither rum nor ic
bacco is included in the items Of Til
novel manifest"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03
Bulbs at Fancy Prices.

At Rush. near Dublin. on land for
merly used for potatoes. roots and bu'n'
of Towering plants for which rs hi=
as $50 each may be paid are raised.
The craze for the new fashioned o.,
fashioned flowers is having one curious
result. Holland has always been Tic
center for this industry. but Great Brit
tain is rapidly wrestling the trade away
In Holland bulb culture has been Il
hereditary pursuit for three centuries
and until recently the importation f.
England was immense. Now even tho
rarest varieties are grown in Grrnl
Britain and especially in Ireland.
The experiment which was begun
eight years ago ut Rush has proved on
tircly successful. and both climate and
soil have been found almost perfect 90
this industry
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03
$500 REWARD
Will be Paid ut Once

II the following or any Of our state
nents are bogus: .....
Several years ago was taken witt
kidney and bladder disease and SUI
fered terrible pain, besides losing con
troll of the action Of my kidneys anc
bladder. l was given up by the doc
tors as incurable and fully expected
death would relieve my sufferings. ?
friend recommended Thompspn's Bar
osma and l began taking it. At frs
| could see little change, but after TAX
ing about eight bottles Of Barosma
began to get better. continued to ust
II and today am entirely cured. | an
an old resident of this county and an
we'll known in this section, and co..
slider myself a walking advertisement
of your truly wonderful medicine
Thompsons Barosma.
Yours respectfully,
NATHAN BURDICK.
West Hickory, Pa, April 16, 1902.
Mr.. F. a. Decker says he has know
Mr.. Nathan Burdick many years am
supposed his case incurable. and he i:
truly a walking advertisement foi
THOMPSON'S RAROSMA
Soli by c. ". Grler.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03
At The Skating Rink

From the fact that a great num-
Der of requests have been made for
a Ladies' Evening at the rink, the
management has decided to open
every Wednesday evening, com
mencing tonight, for ladies and
their escorts. This will not inter-
fere with the regular meetings OF
the club on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday evenings. The admis-
sion for this especial evening will
be IS cents 3 1t
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03

The Cincinnati packet prophet,
Poe, who solemnly predicted a big
fl ,od In the Ohio river between
the 4th and 9TH days of this moath
is now In Ptttsburg.' With that
distance between as we feel justi'
fed Ia saying Its our humble opiu'
lon Nc. Poe, as a weather prophet
IA some what Of q liar himself.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03

William c. Whitney, former sec
rotary of State, under Grover
Cleveland, died In New York City
Yesterday afternoon. He was In
his sixty fourth year He died
while undergoing second opera
ton fer appendicitis.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03

The Traders National Bank OF
C.a,ksburg, had to close It's doors
yesterday. 1t Is believed the bank
Is perfectly solvent and will pay all
Its depositors and stockholders dol
lar for dollar for what 1t owes. Its
total resources few weeks since
was over a million dollars. The
cause of the failure Is caused by the
bank officers speeu'aing and boom.
Ing Clarksburg. Nothing criminal
has been done bat investments
were made that will be long tim
before Its money can be turned in
10 cash again.
Sometimes people say that Our
banks In this city are not very &C
commodating. In a serse this Is
true. They are like the men from
Missouri, you have to show them.
This Is the only safe way TO man
age q bank. Our banks are fair,
very liberal but excessively cCnser
vative. You will not hear OF any
of our banks closing up. We doubt
If In all the loans In ourhvme banks
combined there Is hundred dol
lars worth of doubtful paper. The
bank depositors can rest perfectly
contented with their money In our
banks. It Is safe and secure.
Our banks make no "boom"
loans, demand always reasonable
and safe security and are In no
danger of losing dollar. While
banks over the country have failed
our city banks have been growing
stronger each day. Instead of los
Ing money all of them have made
almost phenouinal gains'and have
paid handsome dividends. This
Is all true and we take pleasure In
making this statement. Then our
banks love for Us to give them a
free advertisement and appreciate
1t so much just as soon as. they
want some station airy they will
order 1t promptly from Chicago,
New York or 81 me other foreign
city but we are allowed to
use our II fue,ce to have people at
home patropize our bone banks but
the banks patron:ze foreign insti,u
tutlous Our banks are safe. solid.
cons arvative but everlastiugly uu
grateful ard lose dollars trying TO
save a few pennies b. dealing with
foreign firms. But we are living
and doing very well and perhaps
Its best we share our prosperity In
patr ,n,zlng foreign Institutions
Our banks are all right most any
way you take them, and as soon as
they learn Its the proper thing to
do to help those who patronize
them they will still do better. Stick
to your home bank. They pay as
much interest on money as any
bank can afford to pay and exist
and rest assured there will be NO
bank failures In Sistersville.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03

When you feel blue and that
everything goes wrong, take dose
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv
er Tablets. They will cleanse and
invigoraie your stomach regulate
your bowels, give you a relish for
" Or food and make You feel that
In this old world is a good place &C
live. For sale by c. ". GrteI.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03

Russia's delay in answering ia
pan sffords both countries aodi.
tional opportunities tor lay Ing In
American supplies. The uncer
tsinty also enables the spectators
to do something to the wheat mar
ket. o..
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03

II, B. Shrlver this week formally
announces himself as q candidate
for the Office of sheriff subject to
the Republican nominating con-
vention. A more elaborate state.
ment of his claims to this office
will be announced In a later Issue
of our paper.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03

The Ground Hog did very well
with the weather last night and Is
making as good a record as his
Sister Goose bone" has made this
winter. Mr.. Grounding Is no liar
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03

Another Case of rheumatism Cured by
ChamberIRtn's Pain Balm,
The fhcacy of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm In the relief Ct rheumatism Is
bling demonstrated daily. Parker
Triplett. cf Grigsby, Va, says that
Cha mberlain Pain Balm gave him
permanent relief from rhe umatism
In the back when everything else
failed, and he would not be without
1t. Fer sale by c. W. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03

The executive Committee has
decided to ho'd the State Demo-
cratic convention In Parkersburg'
1t will probably be tame affair SC
It's right and proper to hold 1t In a
detd town.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03

The production of Pennsylvania
oil was 2, 900 barrels less last month
and Lima oil over a 1000 barrels a
day, but John D. cid not raise the
price any. He will do so later.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03

When the::Wheeling Intelliger Ger
gets short of news these days 1t
proceeds to withdraw Caldwell from
the Senatorial race. The latest
spasmof this kind came of yesterday
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03
MiddIebourne

The ouDg child OF Mr. ana Mrs.
John Keller, who died at the home
of Its parents a, Padep City. from
whooping cough, was buried here
In Greenwood cemetery last Thurs
day.
Marshall vs. Ahkrom
The mandamus proceedings Of J
q. Marshall VS. mayor, recorder end
Town Council OF Middlebourne, to
compel said officers to meet and
canvass the election returns from
the certificates of the ommission
ers alone and ignore the ballots
cast at the town election for record
err, was submitted to M. D. Haues,
Rsq. BY agreement on motion to
quash the witt. The Council had
met and on a canvas and recount
found that S B. Ankrom had 81
votes and J II, Marshall had So for
recorder which was the reverse OF
the returns of the commissioners OF
election. Marshall then applied
for a writ of mandamus to com
pei said officers to canvass the re
turns on the commissioners returns
alone with recounting the votes
which would result In declaring
Marshall elected to the Office of re
corder for the ensuing year. The
case was argued by attorneys. c. B.
Riggle, K. S. Boremau and ]. d.
Strickliug for the town officers and
II M. Underwood for Marshal.
Judge Hanes after considering the
record, writ and the law applicable,
sustained the motion to quash aud
dismissed the proceeding at Mar
shall's costs.
The Sick
Mrs. Mona Courtney Is sick at
her home on Dodd street with L.
Grippe.
+. E. Keller Is corfled 10 his
home on Fair street with LaGrippe.
Amelia Burbacher Is recovering |
from a three weeks siege of Bron-
chitis.
DR.. M. NJ. Reppard Is recovering
from an attack Of Ia g'ippe.
The mumps are still raging
among the children of the town
and vicinity.
Death of an Old Citizen
Moses W. Spencer died, Monday
at ia nj. at the home of his son
on Indian creek. His wife died
only few days ago and he had no,
returned 10 his home at Auburn,
Richie county after her funeral.
He was a pioneer citizen and was
highly respected by a his many
friends. The funeral took place
today and the inteiment at Centre
vile. H leaves several children
all grown, surviving him.
Store Sold
A. T. Smith, of Friendly. sold
his store at Wick to s. L. Frum for
$5,s Messrs w. E Kirchoer
OF Middlebourne and c B. Riggs,
of Centreville invoiced the store for
Messrs. Smith and Frum.
As They Come and Go
Mr.. and Mis-. John w. Stea!ey,
of Smith6eld spent few days with
their parents here last week.
]. B. Taught, candidate for the
sheIiffilty on the Republican ticket
If nominated, was In town Saturday
evening.
G B. Stathe1s, of Tyler City,was
10 Town Friday night attending
Masonic lodge.
Robert Mccormick, NJ. D. Hanes,
and H. w. Mccoy were here Satur-
day on business.
]. A. Maxwell, of Kldwell, was
In town Saturday on business.
George E. Meeker, of New Mar
tipsvllle, and Howard Bcwser, OF
San dusky, were business visitors
here today.
Attorneys K. c. Moore, T. s.
Engle, W. II. Hu,h and B. E.
Hath are at New Martinsviile at
court.
..... Marriage uesNse.
s. G. Seckman 81 and Lee Reed
10, Re. Pipes FL and Hattie n.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03
Baron IIoyvtl's Rat.

The story of Tie luck of the uowthS
times no member of that family would
permit q rat TO be put 10 death. 1t was
said that about the year 100 the TWEEN
ty-siXth Baron Iiowth WAS giving 4
banquet to his friends when rat rush
ell into the hall. followed ly Sevcra
dogs, and, jumping OH the table. sat III
before Lord Uowth as if appealing foi
protection. He saved its life, and from
that moment it never quilted him. Al
last he set out on foreign tour, accom-
panied by his brother, who persuaded
him to leave the rat behind.
Sitting in hotel at Marseilles. the
door suddenly flew open, and the rat
dripping wet, came crawling i'll and
went straight to the fire to dry itself
Lord Howth's brother. enraged at the
intrusion, seized the poker and dashed
out the rats brains. You have muir
dered me" exclaimed Lord Howth and
instantly. fell down and expired.-Lon
don Tit Bits. ......
The Glove 10 a. Old, - History
1t might be readily supposed that the
glove was an article,of modern luxury
On the contrary, these hand coverings
date back almost as far as history It.
self. Homer mentions them in his writ
ings. and Xcnophon also. stating that
the great Cyrus once forgot his gloves
on an important occasion. From the
earliest times the manufacture o!
gloves has been an important trade In
France, and in 100 Charlemagne grant
ed an unlimited right to the abbot and
monks Of Sithn to make gloves from
the skins of deer they killed. The word
glove being of AnglO-Saxon origin. 1t is
conjectured by some that the Saxons
introduced the trade of glove making
into England.
The Most Costly Hair.
Every yea. two or three days after
the fete OF st. John, market OF hui
matrons and old women from the coun:
try around bargain 10 obtain the hes;
price for their treSSeS, which are ShorD
off in the market place. White hair a
ways fetches tie highest price. because
the color cannot he produced with dyes.
1t is often worth SO per pound. Gray
hair comes next i'll market value, then
tiaxen colored. golden auburn. light and
dark brown. in that order. The cheap,
est is black hair.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
E 4, D. WORK \ SONS E
Department Store
Department Store

= Spring goods arriving daily Includ.
: ing the latest novelties for Spring Suits,
= also Silk Crepe in Black, and beautiful
8 shades of Blue The MOhair this season
is entirely new in beautifu shades, Blue,
= Brown and shepherds Plaid.
Some Mercerized White Waists Ends
We bave ulrneo including different designs
- Beautiful Li0e In Novelties For
8 Neckwe0r and Trimmings
- The New Line of Muslin Underwear
complete including garments chndrus
9 The New Rain Coats Have Arrived
: A. D. Work 6 Sons
Observation-Disclosures Observation-Disclosures
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-12-15

size. where one thousand Junior 10y
al Temperance logioners greeted an
audience oi ave thousand people.
entertaining them with splendid
program Of notices, songs and pan.
tomimes. Addresses were made by
Mrs. stevens. national president, and
BY Miss Anna Gordon.
4 most gracious and cordial inyi.
tation was extended by the presi-
dent of California for the national
convention to meet in los Angeles
in 1905. The invitation was accepted
Demonstration night was most at.
tractiye. The convention sermon was
preached by Rev Eugenia 81 John IN
the Baptist tcmplc
This closed the thirty.frst annual
convention Of the national w. G. +.
u.
December g was the day that had
cen set apart for the unyciling OF
Miss Willard's statute in siatuary
,I. but owing to a deficit in the
marble the worl, could not De &C.
.cptcd and this loving duty had TO
lo postponed until "a suitable stat.
ute l ready