The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-26
SANTA FE NEWS AND NOTES.

The auction of unclaimed freight
began yesterday and was well patron
lied. Charles Crews the Topeka auc-
tioneer is crying the sale.
Dan. Fry, the depot custodian. re-
turned to work this morning after be-
ing of for some time on account of
injuries.
Joseph schefelbein Of the boiler
shops has taken a ten days lay-off
and will visit Denver before again re-
turning to work.
Edward Shaw of the blacksmith de-
partment has taken a few days lay
off and viii not report for work again
until next week.
VIII Zercher of the Y. NJ. c. A. has
gone to Alta Vista for few days
visit.
George Bennett Of the shops. who
has been in La Junta for several days,
returned to work yesterday
Conductor R. S. Stockton yesterday
reported for duty on his regular run.
between Newton and Kansas City
John Snyder. an engineer. IS to leave
in a day or two on thirty days va
cation for Pennsylvania, where he VIII
visit friends and relatives
General Manager Hurley left for
Las Vegas ons No. 1 yesterday
The r r. Y NJ. c. A social club
will render q special program tomor-
row evening in the 7. NJ. C. A. audi
torium. The club VIII have no Iur-
ther meetings until September.
F. c. Fox, the general superintezd-
ent. went west yesterday for short
business trip to EmporIa and Newton
Tom L. King, city ticket agent, will
make a short trim to Chicago nexS
week.
Alex McNair. for years in the boiler
shops at this point, has been made q
foreman of the boiler shops at Fort
Madison, Iowa.
Edward Elliott. who received in
juries a short time ago. was brought
to the hospital yesterday afternoon
from his home in Argentine
W. S. Busby, one of the young men
who was injured in the explosion few
days ago, is now out OF the hospital
and visited friends IN the motive power
accountants office yesterday He VIII
return to work in a few days.
A suspicious looking character was
arrested In the yards Sunday evening
and turned over to the police. He re-
fused to give his name
A gang of men was put to work yes
terday noon putting on finishing
coat of cement on the pillars OF the
Soldier creek bridge north Of to~n.
Harry Kerns was in charge OF the
work.
Engineer James G. Mcneil returned
from 30 days vacation spent with
relatives in the east and reported Tor
his regular run yesterday
The motors which operate the coal
chute burned out yesterday afternoon
about go ear which was being
pulled llp the incline started back down
and near the foot of the incline ran
off the track. 1t is quite probable
that the old gasoline engine which was
recently taken out will be reinsta.led
until a new motor can be secured
Evangelist E E. Miller addressed the
noon meeting at the shops today. he
sang several solos which were greatly
appreciated.
Engines 1921 and 92z which have been
in the shops for some time were taken
out Of the shops on their trial trip
yesterday by Mr. Beeler. Engine 1852,
which IS one Of the new engines re-
ceived a short time ago. was also taken
out. This engine Will be sent out to
the coast where 1t win be used In
freight work.
Engine 1853. q new oil burner. was
received at the shops yesterday. This
engine is one OF the new Pacific type
which the Santa Fe is putting on their
coast lines.
John Burge, Of the superintendent
Office at Emporia5 was in the city yes
terday on business.
Engine $50 while switching in the
yards yesterday morning, jumped 4
frog and got off on the main passenger
track 1t was necessary to run trains
and los in east Of the freight depot
and then back down on the main track.
The engine was sent to the roundhouso
for REPAIRS