The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-10-06
SANTA FE NOTES.
Items Chiefly Personal Concern
ing Railroad Men.


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Pat walsh. the general baggage
agent OF the Santa Fe, went TO Kan
sas city on the plug this morning on
a short business trip.
w. r.. Lewis, of the water service
department. left yesterday afternoon
for Grinnel Ia, where he had been
called by the death OF his brother
Mr.. w F. Buck, the mechanical SUI
perintendent OF the santa F'e. return
ed yesterday from Emporia, where he
had been on business connected with
his department
Engineer Sohoch Of Emporia has
been assigned to work on the ballast
train from Argentine. He relieves En-
gineer Elmer Ward, who has been en-
ployed at that work for some time
past.
Fireman Lee Wilson, who has been
running from Emporia to Argentine
over the cutoff, has been assigned to
service from Argentine in the place Of
George Beaumont, who has recently
resigned
Fireman John Campbell, who has
been running on Nos 60 and GA be
tween EmDoria and Kansas City, has
been assigned regularly to runs No.
III and 112. His old run is open for
bids
Jacob EtzeI is laying off from his
IS having a piece Of steel removed
from his eye.
F. c. Hamilton of Emporia, will go
60 Temple, Tex, soon to assume the
duties of night rOundhouse foreman to
which position he was recently pro-
NOTED.
". H Hamilton, division master
mechanic. OF Argentine and A. Oman.
superintendent OF mechanical depart
menE Of the middle division, were in
EmpOria yesterday inspecting the me
chahical department at that place. Mr..
Hamilton returned to Argentine
through Topeka this afternoon.
James Roudey of Newton. travel
ling engine foreman of the Santa F'e,
was a visitor at the Topeka shops this
morning
Engineer Hamilton Of Emporia, has
reported for work after returning
from the Milwaukee convention of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Conductor Tom Collins of Emporia,
IS relieving Conductor Charles Hide
brand at Argentine.
Engine No. $40, which has been re-
Gently repaired in the shops, has been
assigned to freight service on the mid
die division. Engine No. $40 has been
sent to the Western Grand division
and Engine No. so has been forwarded
to the Panhandle.
George J. Hamaker Of the general
managers office. returned yesterday
from a two weeks vacation.
The Bridge and Building depart
ment will be ready to move into its
new quarters in the passenger depot
the first of next week. The new office
IS now receiving coat Of paint and
varnish-
The Sunday afternoon meeting at
the r. r. z. NJ. c. a. tomorrow will
be addressed by Geo. E. Barnaby. His
subject viii be 'The Duality of the
Heart" Special music has been ar
ranged for the occasion.
Engineer and Mrs. John Hand have
returned from their trip to Excelsior
Springs, where they spent the last two
weeks Mr.. Hand has reported for his
runs. Nos. 81 and So.
Fireman MCGEE. after being on the
road for few DAYS, has returned to
sWitch service in the yards
Engineer ScahiI. who has been off
Tor a few DAYS. has returned to his
work in the pool.
The Railroad Y. NJ @. A. ouartette
viii sing at the meeting in the associa-
ton rooms Sunday afternoon at $3.50.
Miss Grace Bacon will also sing.
The membership committee of the
r r. 7. NJ Q. A viii meet next Tues
day night at 8 o'clock. The ladies will
serve supper before the meeting. The
first session Of the Y NJ. C. A. social
club viii also be called Tuesday night.
The Bible class of Secretary t. E.
Prout Of the r. r. Y. NJ. c. A will
meet Sunday afternoon at $3.50 al the
rooms in the association building. The
parable Of the ten virgins will he the
subject discussed. All teachers and
advanced Bible students are invited to
attend
The educational rally of the R. r.
2. NJ. @. A which occurred last night
was one OF the largest in years The
parQuet and balcony were all crowded
and standing room was decidedly
scarce Owing to the unavoidable alb
aence Of Z. L. Copeland, treasurer of
the santa F'e, who was to have pre-
sided, H B. Lantz acted in his stead.
The address Of Harry z. Muchnic. IL
Illustrated by moving pictures was the
feature OF the evening. F. r. Frost in
g wen chosen speech, presented the
diplomas. Joseph Renner who was to
have received two diplomas was alb
sent as a result Of a recent promo
ton 10 service in Colorado. Joseph
Osl explained the work of the asso-
ci7rou which has been planned for
Lne season. The r. r. T. NJ. c. A.
quartette favored the meeting with
three selections.
The private car Of J. L. Barnes. super
1nreudent OF the Southern Kansas df-
vision OF the Santa Fe railroad svs-
tenn was given q thorough oVerhaulfne
in the Topeka shops and was sent home
Tesplenndent, inside and out with
paint and varnish. The car was in the
shops three months. Tt was sent home
yesterday morning on the southbound
passenger train.
Among the Improvements which have
been made is the installation of Pintsch
gas for artificial light. The superintend-
ent's reception room remains in the
front end Of the car, as before. The
eeats and furniture which it contains
have been freshly upholstered and made
very comfortable. A passageway runs
along the side of the car from the front
to the rear, leading to the sleeping
rooms, dining room and kitchen. Two
sleeping rooms are between the super
intendent's office and the dining room.
and in the back end Of the car are the
cooks quarters-a fairly large cook
ing room and a sleeping room. The