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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
Through Sleepers
to St. Louis TssSs!I!5
via lk1Saii
Rock Island System

In addition to our No. 4, leaving
Topeka daily at 400 p. m, carrying
Coaches Chair Cars, Tourist and
Standard Sleepers through to st.
Louis without change, we have
through Standard Sleepers on No. 10
and No. SO.
No. 10 leaves Topeka at 7:45 a. m.
No. So leaves Topeka at sos p. m
Arriving at st. Louis at $50 p. m.
and 1890 a. m. By taking the Rock
island for ST. Louis you avoid the very
disagreeable change of cars at Kan
sas City. Also, remember, that No.
Rock Island train lands you at the
main entrance to the Worlds Fair
grounds.
For reservations and all other in
formation, see-
A NJ FULLER. c. p. A.
Both Phones 3S4. Rock Island depot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17

Iegislate for the exclusive agents and
the train dispatchers. The COMMITTEES
had previously been received by Mr..
E. F. Kearney. general superintendent
of transportation, and all these mat
tiers had been considered by that Off
cial The conference now with the
general manager is in the nature OF
an appeal and the discussion of the
various details will probably consume
several days. There are about 700
telegraphers employed on the entire
system. 1t is expected that the con-
ference will result in a satisfactory
adjustment
Today at Springfield Mr.. Kearney
will grant a hearing to the committee
of firemen employed on the Frisco.
This is a periodical meeting for the
adjustment of minor differences and
will take up the greater portion of the
week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
DIES FROM KEROSENE BURNS
Mrs. Frank Purkett Suffers Horrible
Death.

Burlington. Kan, Aug. 17--Mrs.
Frank Purkett is dead from burns re-
ceived in the explosion of can OF
coal oil which she held in her hand as
she was pouring oil into the stove
to make the fire burn better. Mrs.
Purkett had lighted the fire prepara-
tory to getting dinner and it did not
burn good so she poured some more
coal oil out of the can into the stove
and when the oil struck the fire 1t
exploded, throwing the burning oil all
over her. Her clothing was burned
nearly off and her body was blistered
almost all over. The nails on her
fingers and toes were burned off as
were the soles of her feet and palms
of her hands. The can was turned
inside out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
JOINS UNION PACIFIC.
Ed Browne of st. Joseph Goes to
Omaha.

st Joseph. Aug. led c. BROWNE
has been appointed chief clerk to I:
M. orr, assistant general manager OF
the Union Pacific at Omaha, and Will
remove to Omaha at once.
M Browne had, until July 1, been
connected with the Burlington lines
in St. Joseph since 1877. He started
in as an office boy in the office OF the
late Col. A. c. Dawes. when ColoneI
Dawes was general passenger and
ticket agent of the Kansas City, st.
Joseph & Council Bluffs. He was
faithful and industrious and was pro-
noted steadily, having served as chief
clerk in the passenger and ticket de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17

see the Grand Trunk exhibit in the
forestry fish and game oulld1ng and
ge+ fron, attendant illustrated Iitera =
f,Ire describing the finest summer re-
sort regions on the American CONT
nent, all of which are most convent
entity reached by the new Grand
Trunk-IIlinois Central through car
line from St Louis to Montreal If
desired, publications and information
as to train service will be sent by mail
by the advertising department Grand
Trunk railway system. 1S5 Adams
street. Chicago, Geo. w. Vaux, A G.
p. & T. A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
TiIIeux at Russell.

President Eugene Tilleux of the Gulf.
Hutchinson and Northwestern road, had
a meeting with the people of Russell last
week. The Russell Reformer tells of 1t
as follows:
Eugene Tilleux, president of the pro-
posed railroad from Hutchinson north
west, arrived here yesterday. He drove
over from Hoisington and left today for
the northwest. He is going over the
country to get a general idea Of the feas-
Utility of routes. In order that he might
have an opportunity to meet the citizens
a meeting was held in the opera house
Mr. Tilleux had no proposition to sub
nit but discussed the necessity for such
a line He pointed out that work had
already begun between Oberlin and Jen-
nings and reported that the surveyors
were in the vicinity of Edmond in Norton
county working to the south. At this
meeting James Jones presided and the
princ ipal thing brought out was that the
road would ask bonds to the sum of H.
COO a mile besides private subscriptions
No action was taken. but the matter IS
being freely discussed by eve9Rone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
NUDGE WILL LET CONTRACT.
Topeka Man Will Open Bids for FL
PasO Union Depot.

FL Paso, Tex, Aug. 17.-H. ]. Sim
mons, general superintendent of the
FL Paso & Southwestern railway, and
vice president of the Union Depot
company, stated yesterday that all
bids for the construction of the new
union depot had been filed.
The bids are in the hands of H. y.
Nudge, president of the Union Depot
company, at Topeka, and it is pre-
sumed that he will open them at once
and award the contract
1t is expected that the actual work
of construction will be commenced
within a very short time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
CoUGHs UP TOADs.
Kansas Man Drank Water Containing
Tadpoles.

Reserve, Kan, Aug. 17.-John Kin
zie of this city, who has been troubled
recently with violent choking sensa-
lions during the night, today became
very ill and coughed up live toad,
fully an inch in length He went into
the house and related the circum-
stances TO his father Just as ne nao
finished the recital he was seized with
another attack of nausea and violent
retching, during which he spat out
another toad, trif1e larger than the
first and both very much alive.
A physician was summoned and
gave it as his opinion that Kinzie had
been drinking water containing tad
poles, which had developed inside of
him. Since being relieved OF the toads
he has not suffered any choking SEN
sation and feels as well as usual.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
Tobias Is Held.

Salina. KAN, Aug. 1.-THE pre-
liminary hearing of David Tobias, who
is charged with assault with intent TO
kill, came before Justice Blundon,
and he was held to await trial in the
district court.
About a month ago he and Walter
Grant, Stepson. had trouble at the
home of the latter on Elm street,
about IL o'clock at night, in which
young Grant was badly slashed with a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
THE VICTIM OF FOUL PLAY.
Peculiar Conditions Surround Death OF
Atchison Woman.

Atchison, Kan, Aug. 17.-Mrs. Jas.
A. Love, wife of a Missouri Pacific
brakeman was found dead at her
home and the indications are that she
was burned to DEATH through the ex-
plosion of a lamp. Her body was
found on the floor and beside 1t were
evidences of a fire. A hole was burn
ed in the mating, and in the center
of the charred spot was broken
lamp. Mr.. Love was away on his run
and the only other occupant of the
house was a 3-year-old daughter of
Mrs. Love- The house did not burn
and the child was uninjured. AS there
are probabilities of foul play, the cor
oner's jury adjourned for further in
VeStigatiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
BurpIars Were Busy.

1eavenworth, Aug. 17.-Six burglaries
were committed in South Leaven-
worth Monday night. apparently by the
same person. Nothing of great value
was secured There have been about 20
burglaries here in the past two weeks.
The police are working on a clue and
expect to make an arrest soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17

Mr.. James NJ Powell, 633 Troost
St, Kansas City, Mo, Vice Grand OF
1. o. o. F., of Cherryville, Kas., writes:
about four years ago 1 suffered
with a severe catarrh of the bladder,
which caused continued irritation and
pain. I was miserable and could not
stand UP or walk for any length OIL
time without extreme WEAKNESS and
pain. 1 began taking Peruna and 1t
greatly relieved me, and in eleven
weeks I was completely cured and felt
like new an."-James NJ. Powell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
Lawrence Postohice Building.

Tawre0ce KAN Aug. 17.-Draw-
ines have been received by Congress
man J. d. Bowersock for the new gov
eminent postoffice building to be con-
structed in Lawrence. the site mas
+aa-o purchased and it is understood
SO the contract for the construction
of +be building will be let this fall. The
% 80 ton secured for the build
ing was $50 900. of which $1,000 was
expended for a site.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
POWDER MILL BLOWS UP.
Concern Near Pittsburg Destroyed But
No One Injured.

Pittsburg. Aug. 1.-THE wheel mill
at the powder works of the Pennsyl-
vania and Kansas Powder company
was blown up during fire which
broke out in the mill about 1 o'clock in
the morning. Nobody was in or near
the building at the time and fortunate
Nv nobody was injured. 1t is probable
that the loss will not exceed 81, OO0 The
mill will at once be rebuilt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
Yards Are Full.

Hutchinson. Kan, Aug. 1.-THE
Santa Fe yards have been pretty well
filed with loaded wheat cars for the
past two days and there was almost a
little blockade for a short time. There
were half a dozen freight trains in the
wards at the same time and passenger
trains in from the east in the evening
had a hard time to find open tracks.
1t is the beginning of the wheat haul
ing season and there will be some
busy times for the railroad men for
the next few weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
Wedding a Surprise.

raura1ca Kan Aug. Thames
r Fitzgerald, stenographer of the dis
trict court for Douglas, Franklin and
Anderson counties, was married mere
Monday evening to Mrs. Edith Boil
court of ottawa The wedding was a
o1,iet affair. and Mr.. and Mrs. Fitz-
gerald left on the evening train to
snend several weeks in Colorado. Both
are widely known. The wedding was
a surprise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
Frisco Telegraphers' Grievance.

ST. Louis Aug. 17.-General Man
ager Gray of the Frisco yesterday re-
ceiyed at St. Louis headquarters
committee of the telegraphers en-
ployed on the system. and heard an
application in their behalf for an adj
vance in the wage scale They also
submitted a request for authority to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
Standards Big Tank.

Humboldt, Aug. 1.-THE steel tank
material has commenced to arrive for
the Standard Oil company's big farm
here, and work on the nine $4,000 par
ri tanks will begin in a short time.
The big building for the mammoth
nurnp is completed and everything is
hearing the time when the eight-inch
nine will be carrying steady stream OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17

Salina, Kan. Aug. 1.-THE Central
Kansas Baptist association will hold
its regular annual session beginning
Tuesday evening and closing Thursday
evening at the First Baptist church of
this city. This is the thirty-second
anniversary of the association and a
good programme has been prepared
for the meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17

oil to the Kansas City refinery. All
the smaller pipe lines from Chanute
west and north are being conferred
here, and a pipe line from the 10000. 600
foot gasser on the Ashbrook farm has
been laid to the tank farm, which in
sures a big lot of fuel for various uses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
v Nj. G. A. Building for Lawrence

Lawrence, Aug. 1.-THE local 7. M.
q has been successful in raising
s25. 900 for the erection of an association
building in Lawrence. The board of
directors will go ahead with the selec-
and the beginning of operations for the
construction of the building. Work on
the project has been going ahead for
the past six months. The subscription
is headed by w. r. Stubbs- he ana
state Senator A. Henley each contribu-
ted $1,000 to the project
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
Big Crowd at the Chautauqua.

Troy, Aug. IA crowd of about l.
600 people attended the Wathena Cnau-
tauoua Tuesday. Byron w. KING was
the principal speaker, and lectured on
life Liberty and Pursuit OF Happi-
ness He drew a large crowd from all
over the eastern part of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
Rock IsIand-Frisco Joint Trackage.

Guthrie, Okla, Aug. ia deal has
been closed by which the Rock Island
railroad company secured the joint use
of the Frisco tracks between Chand-
Ter. OKLA and Oklahoma City for if
Nv years, paying therefor 2 per cent
interest on $1,204.750, the estimated
cost of the road, and a pro-rata share
of the general running expenses. The
Frisco also secured a lease on the
Choctaw railway between Chandler
and Guthrie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
civil service Examination.

Washington, Aug. IA civil ser
vice Examination will be held at
Hutchinson, Kan, August 81, at lnoe-
tHiaTatha Kan. september IT, for
positions of clerk and letter carrier in
nostofices at these places.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
10000 TONS OF STEEL.
New Rails to Be Placed on the Har-
riman Roads.

E. H Hartman has ordered $4,000
tons of steel rails at $2S ton for the
Hartman roads. Twenty thousand
tons are for the Southern Pacific, the
same quantity for the Houston &
Texas Central, 10000 for the Union
Pacific, and the remainder for the
Oregon Short Line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-17
TEETH OF CHILDREN

Few mothers know how vitality important
Is the care of child's first teeth The
beauty Of the permanent set depends almost
entirely upon It.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-24
OF SUICIDE
Strange Sequel of the Poison Candy
Case at Boone.

Pierre, S. D., March ia thor
ough investigation of the poisoning
Of Miss Rena Nelson through a box
of candy indicates that it was a case
of suicide planned to draw into seri-
GUS trouble the woman who stood in
the way of Miss Nelson's possible
marriage with Sherman Dye.
A confectioner states that on the
day in question, Miss Nelson came
into his sore and bought an empty
candy box identical with the one she
alleged she received, and had it filled
with candy identical with those left
in the box.
Last November Miss Nelson receiv-
ed a letter from Sherman Dye, in
which he told her that he was tired
Of her and desired to stop the cores
pOndence. Furthermore, the address
en- the box was written en- an envel-
ope torn out and pasted on the wrap
per. This was postmarked at Boone,
Iowa, January 23d, and had been run
through a cancelling machine with
wave lines. The box was not receiv-
ed here until February 9th.
The stamp which was cancelled in
January was yet attached to the en-
velope and whatever other stamps
had been placed on the box had been
torn off, with the exception of a frag-
ment of 2-cent stamp which had
been probably placed on the post
marked envelope
As ole end of this fragment was
loose, under it could be seen the wave
lines on the Boone cancellation.
While the wrapper was torn in such
a manner as to show this, it was not
damaged in any other way
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-24

orable, sociable, ever ready and capa-
bile; ne entered into every scheme
that promised the enhancement of
the prosperity and happiness of so
ciety. He had opinions and express
ed them; had sympathies, tried TO
make them practical; gave and re
ceived advice; could listen as well as
talk. The enjoyment of music was
one of his hobbies, and right well did
he with his family use this fad to
amuse, entertain and benefit his
friends. Many remember Sam John
son, the singing teacher. Samuel
Johnson died several years ago, leav-
ing his widow with the unmarried
members of the family to maintain d
home to which all could return and
recreate whenever life for a time
seemed dull, and a rose seemed plant
ed by the roadside of life for both
mother and child at each occurring oe
thosA "homings." All became mar
ried save an invalid daughter. Home
was still Where mother was! Later
on when trouble came to the fireside
Of a daughter, she found for herself
and two children a city Of refuge with
mother. Being deeply concerned all
her life, for her boys and girls, twas
but natural for her during her latest
hours to inquire "How's everything?''
Seemingly satisfied with the answer,
she soon assigned the burdens Of life
to others. Her children were all
present to assist in the last cares for
mother. The sons, J. w. johnson, of
Bussey; Ezra Johnson of Keota, and
Wilbur Johnson, of Oskaloosa, were
soon obliged to return to their busi
ness The daughters, as it was
thought they could better arrange
and dispose of the little estate, re-
manned, and in short time had fin
ished the work. even 10 the selling of
the humble place which had for so
many years been known 10 them as
home. Then it was that they gather
ed themselves together, doubtless for
the last time in Indianapolis, and
took their departure for their several
homes. carrying with them the very
highest esteem of all who knew than.
They were Mrs. DR.. Hawk, of Colfax:
Mrs. DR.. Frank, of Nebraska; Mrs.
Mary Frank, of Nebraska, with whom
went Miss Alice and Mrs. Hampton,
of What Cheer.
March IL. ID. A. r.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-24

one who knows base ball knows this
man. He has played with the best
OF league teams, and how Manager
T1ley could secure him is a seven
day wonder. He is a ball player by
naure and plays all of the time.
Oskaloosa may not have a team of
SO many celebrities" as some of the
other teams in the league, but she
has what will undoubtedly be the bsst
hitting team in the league. 1t takes
nlts to make runs. So look out.
A note from Manager Tiley informs
us he has arranged to play exhibition
games at Marsnalltown April "a and
70, and Marshalltown will return the
FAVOR by playing here the 9th and
18th. He is also corresponding with
the Three 1 Western League teams
for later dates.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-24
fHS4NRE REVIEWS.
N Business.

e New vi jMarcu 19.-R. G. Dun 4
g Co.'S WI I Review, of Trade says:
it "ImnroY at in trade and industry con-
S times ,Jrable reports largely out
numbeJ adverse influences. The most
S impoJ /event of the week was the two
n tbirdj )te by bituminous coal miners
d to a. the proposed reduction in
E wagsi This will probably prevent
serM struggle that would paralyze
l ms occurring just when it is beginning
8 tn 1--WE. Complications have arisen in
tfSocal building trades that retard
9 Bctural work, but settlement is an
Spated and the open weather is stimu-
fling outdoor work at other points. Re-
all distribution of Easter goods steadily
Expands and dealers stocks are being
depleted because of conservatism in in
itial purchases. This promises large
supplementary jobbing and wholesale
orders as the season advances. Another
week has brought no check to the prog
ress in the iron and steel industry. I'm
prOvement does not come suddenly, nor
is there any inclination to advance prices
by bounds. as in the boom four years ago.
This conservatism willJbring beneficial
results if continued.
Failures this week numbered 229 in
the United States, compared with 220 last
year, and q in Canada, against 20 a
year ago."
Bradstreet's says: 1.-THE backwardness
Of spring trade, generally attributed to
almost interruptedly bad weather, tinges
most reports from distributive centers,
but several developments of the week
have been notably favorable. Chief
among these might be mentioned the ar
rival of much needed moisture in the
situated southwestern wheat
belt, the continued improvement in the
iron and steel trade, and the decision OF
the bituminous coal miners not to strike
against proposed reductions of wages.
in the cereal markets and
In cotton, accompanied by sharp price
breaks, is also generally construed as
allowing of improvement of actual con-
sumptive demand. The railway situa-
ton shows gain. The weather has been
cold and stormy In the west and north
west and reports from cities in those sec
tons, and particularly along the lakes,
are Of slow and backward spring trade
Very much the same advices come from
leading eastern cities. Southern reports
continue good though the spring rush
in wholesale lines is beginning to slacken
and retail trade has not as yet begun to
expand"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-03-24

our merchant, X. q. Okey, is enter
tanning rheumatism in enc of his de-
partments.
School election went smoothly
enough, resulting in placing j. M.
Stephenson. on the board
Health in the vicinity of Indianap-
oils is not at this time in the best
condition. Many complain OF colds.
Our principal of school, Mr. Hale,
has resigned his place to enter the
employ of the Mccormick Harvester
Co. Our primary" is endeayoring to
manage the entire shooting match at
the school house, and twill sure be
an interesting entertainment, for
ideas often shoot miscellaneously.
Today March 16, 19O4,) marks the
complete passing from Indianapolis,
Iowa of an interesting and worthy
family. Forty years ago there came
to this community with his family,
Samuel Johnson, enterprising, hon