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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
Kansaa Rural Carrier.

Washington, March 5.-Rural free de-
livery routes will be established April
/ as follows:
Kansas-Baileyville, Nemaha county,
additional service, length of route IS
miles, population served 304; Ocheltree,
johnson county, length of route 26
miles, population served $50; Wayne,
Republic county, length of route 26A
miles, population served $685.
Missouri-Ash Grove, Greene county,
additional service, length of route 241s
miles, population served 624: California,
Moniteau county, length of route 24A
miles; population served 512; Clarks-
burg, Moniteau county, length of route
81 miles, population served 1,060.
Rural letter carriers appointed:
Kansas-Douglass. carrier, James A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
ROCK ISLAND SHUT OUT.
Not Allowed to Buy Railroad in Old
Mexico.

Austin, Tex, March 5.-According to
advices received here today from the
City of Mexico, the representatives of
an American company, said to be the
Rock Island Frisco interests, made APP
plication to the Mexican government
for a concession to build a railroad
from Matamoras, Mexico, situated OPP
posite Brownsville. Texas, to the port
of Tampico, and the application was
refused. The reason for the refusal is
said to have been that under the ex-
elusive concession held by the Nation
al Railroad company of Mexico. no 9TH
err railroad could be built across a zone
of land bordering on the Rio Grande.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
ELECTRICITY BEAT STEAM.
Exciting Race Between Steam En-
CINE and ELECTRIC Car.

A race took place last night between
a Missouri Pacific passenger train,
southbound from ST. Joseph, and a
Kansas Clty-Leavenworth electric car,
says the Kansas City Times. Between
Pope and Wolcott, Kan, the Missouri
Pacific and the electric line tracks are
parallel along the west bank of the
Missouri river for two and one-half
miles. AS the electric car entered the
Missouri valley at Pope about 10 o'clock
last night the Missouri Pacific passen-
ger train went sweeping by. The eng1-
neer on the passenger called to the
motorman not to be so slow. w ].
Combs, manager of the electric line
was on the motor car and heard the
challenge. He took the place of the
motorman and the race began.
The passengers on both trains raised
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

action which depend on a healthy nerv-
Gus system. Let railroad man be rrat-
ted" and every life depending on him
is in danger. A great many railroad
men have found in DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery valuable tonic for
the overstrained nervous system. It
builds up the body, puriies the blood,
nourishes the nerves, and induces a
healthy appetite and refreshing sleep.
NJ suffered for six years with constipation and
indigestion, during which time employed sew
case writes Mr.. G. Popplewell. Of Eureka
Springs, Carroll Co.. ARK. al felt that there
was no help for me; could not retain food on my
stomach: had vertigo and would fail helpless to
the floor. Two years ago I commenced taking
DR. Piercess Golden Medical Discovery and lit
tie Pellets and improved from the start. At
ter taking twelve bottles of the Discovery
was able to do light work and have been i'm
proving ever since"
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Address DR.. R. V. Pierce. Buffalo. N Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

the car windows and the noise OF the
cars could not be heard above the yells
of the excited passengers. The passen-
ger train had the advantage at the
start by being under full Roadway, but
the large motor car began to gain, ana
at the end of the first mile OF the race
was abreast the passenger train. The
speed of both was then increased until
a pace of fifty miles an hour was reach
ed by the electric car. At this rate it
gradually forged to the front and pull
ed into Wolcott several car lengths
ahead of the Missouri Pacific train DR..
IA. ]. Henrichs of Wichita, Kan, dep
uty grand master of the A. o. U. W.,
and several of his friends were passen-
gers on the electric car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
New Kansas Postmasters.

Washington, March 5.-The following
western postmasters were appointed to-
day:
Indian Territory-Grayson, Creek Ma
ton, Samuel J. Smith, vice Bier1 Gray
son, removed; Tucker, Choctaw Nation,
Tilmon L. Thorel, vice Milo G. Dewitt,
resigned.
Kansas-Elm City, Labette county,
James Wilson, vice John Davis, resign
ed; Falla, Leavenworth county, George
w. Vale, vice William H. Norris, re-
signed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
It is the best
Stomach and
Nerve Tonic
ever offered
to the People.

need clear brains and strong bodies
should tone up with Paw-Paw.
BANKERS AND BROKERS-who
find the pace of today too much for
them will find Paw-Paw a wonderful
help.
SOCIETY PEOPLEiwill find that
Paw-Paw will give them the strength
they need to keep abreast of society's
demands.
MOTHERS-who find that the cares
of the home and the children are wear
ing them down will find that Paw-Paw
gives renewed strength and courage.
BUSINESS MEN-who find them
selves harassed and perplexed with
business cares take Paw-Paw to the
highest advantage.
WORKINGMEN-w feel that they
have nearly reached the limit of en-
durance should take Paw-Paw. It will
stimulate tagging energy and make
labor light.
ELDERLY PEOPLE-who feel that
energy and hopefulness have gone will
find that Paw-Paw will make old folks
young, and weak people strong.
nyon's Paw-Paw has no equal.
e at all druggists. Paw-Paw Laxative
Pills on earth - 5c q bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
BUYS 1000 GOAL CARS.
M z. & T. Invests a Million Dollars
in New Equipment.

The Missouri, Kansas & Texas man
agement has awarded to the Pullman
company a contract for construction of
1000 coal cars, involving an outlay of
over a million dollars. The cars will be
delivered to the katy at the rate of
500 cars per month during the coming
summer. and they will be used on the
lines in the territories where new coal
fields are developing. The new cars
will be of $4,000 pounds capacity and
will be fitted with all modern devices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
ON THE OKLAHOMA DIVISION
spalding Special Broke Record Be-
tween Arkansas City and Purcell.

The record for fast running on the
Oklahoma division of the Santa Fee was
broken yesterday by Engineer John
Rain with the Spalding special. The
distance from Arkansas City to Purcell,
1873 miles, was covered in two hours and
ffty-four minutes. The previous record
was three hours and ten minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
Solomon q Dry Town.

Solomon, Kan, March 5.-This city,
which voted to repeal the prohibitory
law has repealed the repeal. The
joints are all closed by order of the law
and order committee and probably will
remain closed. In Chapman and other
towns of the county a similar condi-
ton exists and the county is more
nearly dry" than in many years. The
Law and Order association of the coun-
ty announces the drought will continue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
AFTER THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC
Texas Railway Board Trying to For
felt It's State Charter.

Austin, Tex, March 5.-The Texas
railroad commission took steps toward
having proceedings instituted on be-
half of the state against the Houston,
East and West Texas railroad COM
pany and the Southern Pacific for for
fixture of charter and for other penal
ties for alleged violations of the con-
stitution and laws of this state. The
commission has cited the former COM
pany to appear on March 18 and show
cause. 1t is charged by the commits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

Clay; substitute, Joseph Alfrey.
Missouri-Benton City, carrier, John
H. Parkhurst, substitute, Ole Kimler;
Chamois, carrier. Jeff C. Townley, sub
stitute, Grover Leman; Everton, car
rier, Francis A. Wills, substitute, Wal
ter Wills.
Oklahoma-Billings carriers, Frank
Daniel, Roy Henry, substitutes, Bertha
E. Daniel leila Henry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
Promoted to Position of Yardmaster

Wichita, Kan. March s-Everett
Newell, foreman of the Santa FEES night
switching crew, has been promoted to
the position of night yardmaster for the
company at the Newton yards. Mr..
NewelPs many friends will be pleased
to hear of his good fortune, although
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
Hospital Cars for Wrecks.

The Pennsylvania has authorized the
building of four hospital cars for use at
wrecks. They will be stationed at the
division terminals, and will be equipped
with beds and instruments and sup
plies for immediate use and ready for
service day and night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

sion that the controlling stock Of the
Houston, East and West Texas is own
ed by the Southern Pacific, a corpora
ton which already has its donicile out
side the state; also that the company
issued bonds without authority or APP
prevail. 1t is stated that similar pro-
ceedings are to be instituted against
other Southern Pacific properties in
this state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
sorry to learn that h. is to leave wich-

tia.
Mr.. Newell began railroading in this
city about five years ago with the COM
pany for which he now works. He first
worked in the warehouses, but later
took up the duties of a switchman
Several years ago he was appointed
foreman of the night shift, and during
the absence Of the regular yardmaster
leave for Newton today. Mr.. Newell
will not take his family to that place,
but they will continue to make their
home in Wichita
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
Infammatory Rheumatism Cured.

Wiliiam Smarter, brakeman Of Denni-
son, o., was confined to his bed for sew
eral weeks with infiammatory rheuma-
tisnl. ct used many remedies he says.
Finally sent to McCaw'S drug store for
a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, at
which time 1 was unable to use hand or
foot, and in one weeks time was able to
go to work as happy as a clam" For sale
by all druggists,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
A Soldiers Body Taken Home

Manhattan, Kan, March 5-The body
of Wilbur r. Samuels, who died ct
vigan, P. L, August 30, 1902, has ar
rived here. He was a member of NJ
company, Twentieth Kansas voluR~
teers, and served in the quartermas-
ters department. He was the son of
Frank Samuels of this place. Company
I, Kansas National Guard, acted as
escort of honor at the funeral, which
was held In the afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05
Afaer General Manager aoodnow.

A hearing was given yesterday by
General Manager Goodnow of the Chi
cago & Alton to committee of fremen
of the system, demanding an increase in
pay. The employees were promised an
advance a year ago equal to that of
competing roads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-05

In ali d departments
of a ctive service
stand in need of the
readiness of mind
- -k->-. -
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-05
TOO GOOD a Ian.
My Acquainsanceship Of Long Dura
ton Was Severed.

~Oh. yes. know tho plaintiff very
well" said witness recently IN a
damage suit. Il used to visit him at
his shop every day and swap lies with
him"
USED tor" qucriod the examining
counsel. what do you mean by that?"
Just what | said" retorted the Wit
ness. Il used TO go there"
"Oh. said Che attorney. you don't
visit hIm any moreY Did you have a
falling outf"
well. not exactly. iust quilt going
there
TELL tho court Why" said the attor-
ney
Well JUDGE" said the Witness,
screwne himself around In the chair
and faclng him "Ile told me once he
had brother who could jump forty
feet into the air and ROMAN up for
twenty seconds"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-05

The search Tor tho fountain OF youth
has mol been abandoned, as the mum.
erous dietary experiments abundantly
attest Science IS the modern Ponce
Do Leon. The era Of strictly scientific
living for tho most OF US has not
dawned. and IS MAR on but may We
rot hope chat the time Is coming when
the most casual caller at the lunch
counter VIII order as many grams Of
protein. fat. carbohydrates and the
rest as his physical or Intellectual noe
ssSities seem 20 require? The man
who Is about to produce an epic viii
eco 10 II that his bin Of fare contains
The requisite amoant Of nitrogen and
phosphorus and that he secures SUN.
cient number of calorics of hat value
daily
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-05

the eastern slope of the Rocky noun
tains in Colorado and Wyoming and
considerable damage to property was
wrought. In Denver two men lost their
lives as n direct result of the gale.
Charles Ormsby and William Daniels
came in contact with live electric
wire which had been blown from it's
fastenings into the street and were
instantly killed by the shock
Reports are being received from
points in northern Colorado telling Of
the destruction of farm buildings and
haystacks in the country districts. and
the falling of trees, small buildings,
chimneys, etc, In the towns.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-05

some one knocking on the door. when
the three would-be robbers made their
escape. leaving their victim alone in
his death struggles and without even
looking for the money which led them
10 commit the crime
The man Muncy was never suspect
ed OF any connection with the murder
OF Buetler until very recently, when
he let fall some slight allusion to 1t in
conversation with his wife, who re-
ported what he had said to the officers
Muncy, the man who makes the
confession, Is Sc years old and vir-
gilman by birth. and is said to come
FROM good family When young
man he emigrated to Illinois, and at
the breaking cut of the civil war en-
listed In the Forty-elghth Illinois reg
iment Al The close Of the war he was
discharged with the rank of sergeant.
and at once re-enlisted n the regular
army, serving three years. Following
this service he drifted to the far west
and has lived in Utah. Idaho, Wyo-
ming and Montana.
John Rice. one of the trio behind tho
bars, was arrested on suspicion at the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-05
AFTER SEVEN YEARS
MURDERERs OF A SALT LAKE
MIsER BEHIND THE BARS.
An Almost Forgotten Crime Brought
to Light by the Betrayal by His
Wife of One Of the Murderers.

II Is believed that q murder mystery.
Of seven years standing Is about 10 be
cleared ND in Salt Lake City, three
men. George W. Muncy, John Rice and
Abe Hunter having been lodged IA
jail charged with the murder. on the
night Of February rs. 1897 OF Fred
nuetier a misery um5relIa-menSer,
who was found stfanlled to death in
cabin in Salt ake.
In q siinel confession made before
sac'ii tncsy aaa County Attorney
WesicIget, Mnray states that on the
nleht ia question be and Jchn Rice ana
Abe Hunter went to Buetler's cabin
fog tae parroaa Of robsing the old man
Of $1,000 in noaey which they under
stood ne had conceded in the house;
that he (Muucy) threw Rue Ter on the
bed ard held him down while Rice
stuffed rags In his throat 70 stifie his
cries for hep. and that after proceed
Ing thus far they were frightened by
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-05

At 2 o'clock Tuesday morning the
residence of Peter Christensen, at
Council Bluffs. Iowa, was destroyed by
fire, his five children, ranging in age
from a babe in arms to II years of
age, burned to death, and Mrs. Chris
Hansen burned so that she will die.
The husband was in the country at the
time. No one knows how the fire
sarted. The dead: Edna, IL years;
Frank, s years; Lila. years; Jane, 2
years; baby, months.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-05
DON'T BELIEVE
That conss Wa The Real trouble i

Some people founder around and
take everything that's recommended
To them but finally hnd out that COT
Zee Is the real cause OF their troubles
An Oregon man says:
FOR Is years was troubled with
my stomach was steady coffee
drinker but didn't suspect that as
the cause | doctored with good doc
tors and got no help. then took
almost anything which someone else
had been cured With but 10 no good
was very bad last summer and could
not work at times
ION December ? 1909. | was taken
20 bad the Doctor said could not live
over twenty four hours at the most
and ! made all preparations TO die.
could hardly eat anything. everything
distressed me and was weak and sick
all over. When a. that condition cof
Zee was abandoned and was put on
Postum. tho change in my feelings
came quickly after the drink that was
poisoning me was removed.
The pain ard sickness fell sway
from me and / began to get well day
by day so stuck to II until now am
well and strong again. can eat heartily
with no headache. heart trouble or the
awful sickness OF the cid coffee days.
drink all | Wish OF Postum without /
any harm and enjoy Il immensely.
NThis seems Ike wonderfully
strong story but | would refer you to
the First National Bank. The Trust
Banking Co. or any merchant of
Srants Pass, Ore. III regard to my
standing and viii send a sworn state
ment og this II you wish. You can
also use my name" Name given by
Postum Co.. Battla Creek. Mich.
SIN there are many who persistent
~ fool themselves by saying Coffee
don't hurt me. ten days trial OF
Postum IL lis place viii tell the truth
and macy times save life.
There's a reason"
Look fer the little book The Road
70 we,lsiiler 10 each package.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-05

other symptoms OF kidney trouble
which had annoyed me for months. !
think cold was responsible for the
whole trouble. Il seemed TO settle 10
my kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills
rooted II out. II Is several months
since J used them, and up to date
there has been no recurrence OF the
trouble
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price, so cents per box. Fos-
ter-Mllburn CO., BunaIo. n. \.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-05

time Of the murder. but was releas ed
| from lack Of direct evidence.
Soon after his discharge John Rice
went to TooeIe county. where he en-
gagged In the sheep business, and was
later married, having now a wife and
several children and with his depar-
ture the murder OF Buetler was prac.
ticalIy dropped as an impenetrable
mystery
Both Rice and Hunter deny all
knowledge Of the crime with which
they are charged. but it Is claimed
that Rice has let fall several remarks
which it viii be hard for him to salts
factcrIly explain. II Is said that when
be was found at Grantsville and in
formed that Sheriff Emery wanted to
see him, ne exclaimed: what in -
does the sheriff want with me; it must
be about that Buetler case"
The statement is made that Muncy
and his wife f'eauently quarreled, and
that he had threatened to have her
sent to the insane asylum. She, in a
spirit Of revenge. gave the officers
clue which led to Muncy's arrest.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-05

Back aches all
tho time. Spells
your appetite;
wearies the body,
worries the mind.
Kidneys cause
II sll. and Doan's
Kidney Pills re-
iieye and cure II.
II. d. McCaryer.
Of POI Cherry st..
Portland. Oregon,
fnspec tor OF
freight for the
yrens continen-
tai Co. says Il
ssed Doan's Kid
1ey Pills for
b a G K a c b g and
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-05

The heat developed by the firing of
heavy guns Is remarkable. During
some recent trials IN Germany a gun
that had been fred seventy-nve times
melted solder placed upon It. while
another was hot enough to soften
lad
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-02-05
ALMOST A CYCLONE.

High Winds Sweet over Colorado and
Wyoming Towns.
High winds prevailed Monday along
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-24
Good Spirits.

Good spirits don't all come from
Kentucky. Their main source Is the
liver-and all the fine spirits ever
made in the Blue Grass state could
not remedy bad liver or the hundred
and one Ill effects II produces. You
can't have good spirits and a bad
liver at the same time. Your liver
must be in fine condition II you would
feel buoyant, happy and hopeful,
bright OF eye, light Of step. vigorous
and successful in your pursuits. You
can put your liver in nne condition by
using Green's August Flower-the
greatest Of all medicines for the liver
and stomach and a certain cure for
dyspepsia or indigestion. Il has been
a favorite household remedy for over
thlrty-nve years August Flower viii
make your liver healthy and active
and thus insure you a liberal supply
OF good splrits." Trial size, use;
regular bottles. 75c. At all druggists.
At DR.. Stones drug stores
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-24

The Hon. Amos P. Atkins, who is one
OF the most prominent men in New
Albany, Ind, and Treasurer of Floyd
County, has this advice to give to those
who are shut up within the narrow con.
fines of Office or shop:
vDr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
seems to take the place of hard training in
developing strength, vigor and endurance
of the system and expelling all impurities,
With which the blood sometimes gets
clogged. have found by personal expert
ence that il enables me to do more hard
work, and at the same time endure more
physical strain and partake with greater
vim in outdoor sports than anything
know Of II can always be relied upon
to increase the appetite, induce healthful
sleep, and tone and refresh a worn-out
system.
"A number of my friends who have used
it speak in the same high terms. and we
have reason to consider II an Office man $
friend"
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
is a blood purifier and health giving
tonic that contains no alcohol, opium or
other narcotic. 1t is a purely vegetable
compound, made from roots and herbs
in an up-to-date pharmaceutical labora-
tory, and has been used and recon-
mended by thousands of people during
the past thirty-seven years.
$4,000 FORFEIT will be paid by
the Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso-
citation, Proprietors, Buffalo, N. Y, IL
they cannot show the original signature
of the individual volunteering the above
testimonial, and also of the writers of
every testimonial among the thousands
sSl. ~
thus proving their genuineness.