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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20

in Oklahoma will be on a line 40 to
so miles long running east from
Woodward Work will also be start
ed on the line northwest from Okla
homa City next year. A contract IS
reported let to A. H. Moore, of New
ton. KAN for work on the Selling
Line. which will connect with the
main line at Aston and run southeast
through Moscow, Mutual and Rich
mOnd to Selling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20
Perkins Succeeds Brewer,

A. Fl. Perkins has been made com
mercial agent of the Chicago & Eastern
Illinois. the Chicago. Rock Island &
Pacific and the st. Louis & San Fran
cisco. with headquarters at Chicago,
vice G. 1. Brewer assigned to othes
duties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20
Mechanical stolsers on d. q N. hi.

The Chicago & Northwestern rail-
way has been making trials of me-
chanical locomotive stoker invented by
". H. Strouse. Oskaloosa. Ia. which is
said to evidence much promise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20

ability to hold your urine. smarting or
irritation in passing. brick dust or
sediment in the urine, catarrh of the
bladder. uric acid, occasional headache.
dizziness, poor digestion. sleeplessness,
nervousness. sometimes the heart acts
badly, rheumatism. bloating. irritabili-
ty, wornOut feeling, lack of ambition,
loss of flesh, sallOw complexion.
If your water when allowed to re-
main undisturbed in a glass or bottle
for twenty-four hours. forms a sedi-
ment or settling. or has a cloudy APP
pearance, it is also evidence that your
kidneys and bladder need immediate
attention.
In taking Swamp Root you afford
natural help to Nature. for swamp
Root is the most perfect healer and
gentle aid to the kidneys that has yet
been discovered.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp Root IS what you need. you
can purchase the regular fifty-cent and
one-dollar size bottles at drug stores
everywhere. Don't make any mistake.
but remember the name. swamp Root.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the ad-
dress. Binghamton, y. Y, on every
bottle.
owe the wonderful merits of Swamp
nd a book of valuable Information.
he book contains many of the thCus-
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e remedy they needed. The value and
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IS of this offer is guaranteed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20
Nfore Nages On Norfollz 8 Mestern.

The Norfolk & Western railway
beginning December 1. will grant an
increase of 10 per cent in wages to all
employees now receiving less than $500
per month
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20
RInlev on OIxIahonla plans.

President F. P Ripley. of the
Santa Fe Railway company. is quot
ed as saying that the first construc-
tfcn work to be done on the three new
lines the company is planning to build
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20
Enrineer Colclnan Hurt.

Dennis f. Coleman. an engineer on
the Central Branch, fell off the tank
of his engine while it was standing at
Greenleafands broke his left arm at the
wrist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20
intoxicated Passengers Barred.

The Pennsylvania railroad has is
sued instructions that no intoxicated
person shall be sold tickets or allowed
on trains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20

to renew its contract with the Adams
Express company and.will make a con-
tract with the Northern Pacific E,x-
press company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20
MORE NEW TOWNS.
Work on Union Pacific Extension Rap
idly Progressing.

Marysyille. Kan, Nov 2O.=The con-
demnation board for the Topeka &
NOrthW eStern railway was on duty
again last week. This time they were
called upon to condemn station
grounds on the Jas. Sullivan farm four
and one-half miles southeast of
Frankfort.
f. J. Faulkner. who is one of the
mem bers of the board. says they con-
demned fourteen and a fraction acres
of land which makes. with what was
condemned there for right of way,
nearly tWenty-nine acres of land to be
used for station purposes. According
to Mr.. F'aulkner's statement the new
town has not Yet been named. 1t is
located about half way between
Frankfort and Lillis the other new
town started. and Faulkner says it is
the intention of the railroad company,
the way he understands it. to locate
towns along the route at about five
miles distance apart along the entire
road.
Mr.. Faulkner says the roadway be-
ing built by this company is the finest
thing he has ever seen in that kind of
work. He says they are not sparing
bed substantial and permanent, which
means it is to be used for heavy trains
and through travel.
Mr.. Faulkner further states that
Right of Way Agent G. L. Moulton,
who accompanied the condemnation
board to the site of the new town.
stated that plans had already been
perfected for cutting down the grade
between here and Hanover and gave
as his opinion that the division will be
moved from Hanover to Marysville.
New Blood in Engineering Department
A cry for more men on new railroad
construction is now heard throughout
the west and it is said that any kind
of an applicant can get a job A cor
respondent on the Belen cutoff work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20

Pain or dull ache in the back is I'M
mfstakablea evidence of kidney trouble.
1t is Natures timely warning to show
you that the track of health is not
clear.
If these danger signals are unheed-
ed, more serious results are often sure
to follow; Brights disease, which is
the worst form CT kidney trouble, may
steal upon you.
The mild and immediate effect of
Swamp Root the great kidney and
bladder remedy is soon realized. It
stands the highest because its remark
able curative power has been proven
in thousands of the most distressing
cases. If you need a medicine. you
should have the best. A thorough trial
will convince any one.
LAME BACK.
Lame back is only one OF many
symptoms of kidney trouble. Other
symptoms showing that you need
Swamp Root are, being obliged to pass
water often during the day and to get
up many times during the night in
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20
clerks Must Not Join Unions.

A press dispatch from Omaha says
that the Chicago. Burlington &
Quincy has notified its clerks to keep
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20
Hartman Controls Vast System.

A careful compilation of the latest
official figures available regarding the
capitalization of the railroads which
Mr. Hartman will control
shows that 1t amounts to the stupen-
dous sum of $2,33S. 925,951. The
mileage and capitalization of the Har-
riman lines will be as follows:
Mile Capitalize
Railroads age ton.
Union Pacific Gncluding
Oregon Short Line and
Oregon r. r. and Navi-
cation Coz .....-..-.....- 3, 475 5 494 CSC. PA
Southern Pacific (includ-
ing Houston and Texas
at nar-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20
DISTRIBUTION Of Mileage.

The lines now controlled by FTarrf-
man. allowing him the Illinois Central.
have been acquired for the most part
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20

To Prove what Swnmp-Roo the Great Kidney Liver and
Bladder Remedy, will do for YOU, all Readers May
Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-20

It will be factor in the coal fields
OF Pennsylvania and the fruit tram ~
California in the suburban traffic If
New Jersey, and the lumber and grain
traffic of Washington and the Dal5otas
In the development of water transpor-
tation On the lakes. on the gulf, and
on the Panama canal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
JELLIC0, Tenn, WRECKED
BY DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
Do NEW RATES PAY?
ONE ROAD SAYS YES
Receipts Greater With Passengers at
Cents and Freight Hauled
For Less.

New Haven, Conn. Sept. 21.-The
estimated yearly loss Of nearly three
quarters of a million to the New York
New Haven & Hartford Railroad com
pany as a result of reducing its pas
senger rate TO 2 cents mile several
months ago already has been turned
into an actual gain in gross receipts
as compared with other years, through
the increased volume of business. In
addition to the reduction of passenger
rates, the tariff on coal TO New Eng
land points was also reduced to a fig
ure which on the old volume of coal
business to New England points would
have resulted in a yearly loss of $780,
900 to the railroad company.
The receipts TO date indicate not
only has this estimated loss been over
come. but there will be an actual gain
over other years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
SHOT SNAKE IN SELF DEFENSE BUT
PAYS FINE UNDER SUNDAY BLUE LAW

Danbury, Conn, Sept. 21.-Connecti-
cut blue laws make it a crime to shoot
it a crime to sell or to buy the recog-
nized antidote for snakebite. Walking
over his farm on the outskirts of this
city last Sunday in search of a lost
COW. Peter Zarcone. Is years old. took
his shotgun with him for protection
against snakes. Attacked by an adder
while he was passing through swamp,
Zarcone shot and killed the reptile.
The report of his gun reached the ears
OF policemen sent out by the game
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21

wardens to watch for poachers, and
they caused the young farmers arrest
When Zarcone was arraigned before
Judge Howard III. Scott he was fined
SO and costs. The Judge said he had
no doubt from the nature of the evi-
dence before him that the prisoner had
used his gun only to protect himself
against the snake. but the laws of the
state made it crime even to carry a
gun in the open air on Sunday, and
consequently he had no discretion un-
der the law. and was obliged to punish
him for carrying his weapon across the
farm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
Fills Vacancy on Board Of Directors
and Returns All the Other
Members.

New York. Sept. 21-At the annual
meeting of the members of the Asso
ciated Press the retiring members OF
the board of directors were reelected
with the exception of A. p Langtry Of
the Springfield Union, who announced
that he could not stand for reelection
because of new private interests which
he was to undertake The vacancy
was filled by the election of General
Charles X. Taylor Of the Boston Globe.
The directors who were elected for a
term of three years are: Victor F.
Lawson, Chicago Daily News; Herman
Ridder. New York Staats-Zeitung:
Thomas G. Rapier, New Orleans Plea
yune: Harvey w Scott. Portland Ore
gonian. and General Charles X. Tay-
lor Boston Globe.
The new board of directors organ
lied by olecting the following officers;
President-Frank b. Noyes, Chicago
Record-Herald
Vice President-Charles Hopkins
Clark. Hartford COurant.
Second Vice President-Rufus y.
Rhodes Birmingham News.
Secretary-Melville f. Stone.
Assistant ecretary-Charles s.
niab1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
Threatened Battle Over
the Sage Millions
is Averted.
TERMS AGREED UPON
Large Number of Nephews and
Nleces to be Paid Dou-
Bile Portion.

New York, Sept 2t-By a settle
ment arrived at here Foday the lega-
tees under the will OF Russell Sage are
TO receive from the executors of the
estate double the amounts of the lega-
cies upon condition the will will not be
contested. The will was admitted to
probate without contest
1t is understood under the settlement
25 nieces and nephewS. who were left
each s25, 200 under, the will, are to re-
ceive $4,000, while the minor heir, Ed
son T. Coonrad, Of Watervliet, n. Y,
will receive 10000
Announced by send aOr Brackett.
Senator Bracket announced today
there would be no contest of the Rus
sell Sage will. The senator intimated
a financial settlement had been effect
ed. but refused to give out any informa-
ton regarding it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21

Rockford. ILL.,. Sept. 21.-Two Rock
ford families are having their troubles
with fleas, and as all the recommended
remedies have failed to rid the resi-
dences of the insects. the situation is
becoming alarming The feas invaded
the Garner home on College avenue
several days ago. After many efforts
TO drive out the pests had been made
in vain, the house was closed and
fumigated with sulphur. When this
treatment failed and the feas contin-
ued to increase. the family gave up
and left their handsome home in pos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
ON A WARM TRAIL
Attorney Gets Near Valuable Evil
dence Against Railway
at ST. Paul.
MONEY TO FIGHTLAFOLLETTE
Railway and Warehouse Commission
Thrown Into Panic and Stops
Hearing.

st. Paul, Sept PA. w. Trenholm
general manager of the Chicago, St.
Paul. Minneapolis & Omaha railroad,
admitted on the witness stand yester-
day at a hearing before the Minnesota
railroad and warehouse commission
that his company had used money for
political purposes. When the witness
was asked if the money had not been
used to defeat Robert NJ. La Toilette
for the senate. the members of the
commission brought the hearing to a
sudden termination and refused to al
low Mr.. Trenholm to answer the ques-
ton
Answers Direct Question.
Mr.. Trenholm was asked directly if
his company had not paid the salary
of certain official while he was en-
gagged in political worls outside the
state
81 believe" said the witness, that
such has been the case. and that we
have paid a few expenses of that
kind
The question was put by Mr. Man
ahan. attorney for the Minnesota Ship
pers' and Receivers association, and
he was ordered by the commission 30
sit down and take up another line of
inquiry. On his refusal to do so the
hearing broke up in confusion, and Mr..
Trenholm was excused
Asked to Go On.
Mr.. Manahan appealed to the com
mission to be allowed to go on and
show that the money paid to one c.
Andrews. Il train dispatcher once en-
plOyed by the company at Itasca,
Mimi. TO go into Wisconsin TO secure
the election to the legislature of men
unfavOrable to La Toilette, was paid
by the Omaha road with the knowledge
of Mr.. Trenholm. and that the vouch-
ers were on file in the offices of the
road. where the expense OF conducting
an anti-La Toilette campaign were
TO operating expenses"
"Anti-I.a Toilette Vouchers."
The inquiry was started from infOr-
nation received by Mr.. Manahan from
a member of the accounting depart
meIt, who stated thai the vouchers
which Andrews filed were jOkingly re-
ferred to in the office as anti-La Fol
lette vouchers Armed with an order
to examine the accounts of the Omaha
road Mr.. MaHahan was refused the
records which would reveal the pay
ments alleged to have been paid to
the Itasca agent to work against La
Toilette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
WAR FOR UNITED STATES
IN EFFORT To PACIFY CUBA
OFFICERS ORDERED
TO HURRY RETURN
Brig. Gems. Thomas n. Barry and w.
n. DuvalI Hasten Back from
Germany.

Sandusky, Ohio. Sept. 21.-Brigadier
Generals Thomas H. Barry and w. H
DuvaII have come here from Germany
where they attended the maneuvers
They have arranged to sail for home
Sept. 90. but having received orders
to return home as soon as possible.
they are now endeavoring to secure
passage on one of the liners sailing
the 22d. Sir Thomas Upton sailed
from Liverpool today for New York on
the Celtic.
Barry and Duvall eventually secur-
ed accommodation on the Zealand, sail
ing from Antwerp Sept. % and as an
indication of the haste of their depart
ure they are leaving behind them their
families and aid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
ROCKFORD IS RIDDEN WITH FLEAS;
milwaukee SCHOOLS AFFLICTED

session Of the insects. The Clerk res
idence. also has been invaded.
Milwaukee, Sept. 21.-Secretary
Harbach of the school board is being
deluged with letters from persons who
wish to assist him in getting rid of the
crop of fieas now on his hands. So
far he has received 1876 letters on the
flea question. They have come from
everywhere. Chicago contributing 32
After looking them all over, Mr.. Har-
bach announced his decision TO stick
TO plain kerosene. The battle will be
gin tomorrow. Kerosene falling, he
dies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21

Leading Democratic c uos of New
York Issued Pointed
Address.
ASK FOR STRAIGHT TICKET
And Saving of Party from "Foes Who
Seek Disruption and Plot Its
Betrayal"

New York, Sept 21.-An address
signed by the "allied democratic organ
iZation of New York to democratic
delegates and voters of New York
state. calling for a straight democratic
ticket and platform at the state con-
vention at Buffalo in fiat opposition to
the independence league. of which Will
liam r. Hearst is the head, and endors-
ing Congressman William Sulzer for
the nomination, was issued last night
to the newspapers.
The address bears the signature of
the following democratic organizations
comprising the allied clubs.
The National Democratic club of the
city of New York.
The jefferson league. representing
the committee of 100 citizens.
The American Antitrust league.
The Bryan Democratic league.
The Federation of Workingmen of
the state of New York.
Save From Foes.
The address calls upon democrats
throughout the state to save the party
from "the foes of democracy, who seek
only its disruption and plot only its
betrayal
The address says in part:
I'VE appeal TO you TO gather at Buf-
falo and bring all influence possible to
bear upon the delegates TO that conven-
ton to see TO it that an Old-fashioned
democratic platform is written and
adopted-a platform that will mean just
what it says and will say just what it
means. and that will define the issues
in this campaign.
1--WE appeal to the loyal democrats
of this state TO use all their efforts and
influence to the end that the delegates
to the Buffalo state convention shall
nominate straight democratic ticket.
of men who are now demo
Gratis. who always have been democrats
and who always will be democrats.
Let People Decide.
LET those who differ with us and
who belong TO other parties stand for
their platforms and with their organ
lzations and go their several ways apd5
let the sovereign people of this state
decide between us and them by their
votes on election day"
The address concludes with an un-
endorsement of Congress- |
man William Sulzer as the man best
fitted and most likely to carry the state |
against all parties.
McCIeIIand VIII Attend.
New York, Sept. 21.-Mayor George
B. Mcclellan announced today he will !
attend the democratic state convention |
at Buffalo next Tuesday. 1t is under
stood Mcclellan will go to Buffalo to |
lead the fight against Charles F. Muir
ply and William r. Hearst on behalf |
Of District Attorney Jerome
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
SAYS RoosEVELTFMusT RUN
Governor Hoch of Kansas Declares He
Will Be Renoniinated.

Topeka, Kan. Sept.l Ex-Governor
Hoch declares that President Roose-
velt will have to acceb bt renomina-
ton.
kansas will lead 4 drafting the
pre- sident." he said. and when that
great convention by panimous vote
commands Roosevelt tdtlead there will
be nothing else for him TO do. He will
have to heed the call of the republican
party. President Roosevelt cannot re-
sist the call
81 remember that another distinguish
ed citizen of the east, Grover Cleve-
land, once made the positive statement
that he would not be a candidate, but
he was forced to forget it and accept
the leadership of his party, just as
Roosevelt will have to do
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
TWO OUT ON PEONAGE CASE
Missouri Court Orders ,Aequittal of Rex
and James E. Smith.

Cape Girardeau, Mo, Sept. 21.- Rex
Smith and James E. Smith, two OF the
brothers who have been on trial here
on charge of peonage, were acquitted
by Judge Pollock of any completely in
the conspiracy to deprive 40 negroes OF
their rights. Judge Pollock charged
the jury to find the other seven de-
PENDANTS guilty if they thought the evil
dence produced by the government suf-
ficient to indicate that they had confed-
Grated against the negroes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
ROOT REACHES PANAMA
Secretary Greeted by Governor Magoon
and Other Canal Officials.

Panama, Sept. 21.-The United
States cruiser Charleston. having on
board Secretary RoG and party. an.
chorSd in the bay yesterday afternoon
and shortly afterwaTd Governor Ma
goon of the canal zone. John Barrett,
United States Minister to Colombia.
and other American officials went on
board to greet Secretary Root.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
Nearo Electrocuted.

Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 21.-Butler
Stiles, the negro convict who killed
Guard H. MOorhead in an attempt to
escape from the Ohio penitentiary on
Dec. 81, was electrocuted in the prison
annex a few minutes past midnight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
SPECIAL CAR FOR HITS BODY
Remains Brought Back to Illinois
Funeral Not Arranged.

Narragansett Pier. r. l.. Sept. 21-
The body of Congressman Hit, who
died here yesterday, will tomorrow be
carried by special car to Illinois, Mrs
Hit and two sons will accompany it.
Details of the funeral arrangements
are not yet completed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
STEAMER BREAKS IN TWO
n. 3. Tuttle Toal Wreck at Sandusky,
Ohio-CreW Escapes.

Sandusky, Ohio. Sept. 21.-The
steamer H. B. Tuttle, which sprung a
leak off Cedar Point Saturday, and
was towed to this port Wednesday,
broke in two at the stern early today
and is now a total wreck. The crew
escaped in the life boats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
TEN CENTS HOUR
Price at Which Government is
Offered Chinese Labor on
Panama Canal
FOR $500 TO 5000 MEN
Four Proposals Received in Response
to Advertisements for 5ids-No
Contract Let.

Washington, Sept. 21.-In the pro-
posaIs submitted 10 the isthmian canal
commission for the furnishing of Chi
nese labor to be employed in the con-
struction of the Panama canal. the
common laborerS were offered at 10
cents an hour The requirements of
the specifications were that the con
tractors should agree to supply the
commission with at least $500 Chinese,
calling upon the successful contractor
for additional labor not exceeding To-
000. sVs~
1t was specified that the laborers
should be on the isthmus ready for
work within three and a half months
of the opening of the proposals and
that the contractors should deposit
with their proposals a bond of $4,000
as a guarantee faithfully to carry out
the terms of the contract.
Four Proposals Made.
Only four proposals were offered.
They range from 10 to Is cents an hour
for laborers, from Is to 40 cents an
hour for foremen, from 13 to 80 cents
an hour for cooks, from 1212 to 80 cents
an hour for BARRIERS, from Is to 90
cents an hour for interpreters, from %
to 60 cents an hour for doctors.
No award will be made of the con-
tracts until the proposals have. been
examined by the commission and its
general counsel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-21
FOUR KILLED IN COLLISION
Rear End Freight Crash on Great
Northern at Cut Bank, Mont

st. Paul. Sept. 21.-A report was re-
ceived at the headquarters of the Great
Northern railroad today of rear end
fire. 'ght collision at Cut Bank, Mont,
last night in which two stock men,
Roadmaster Dinton. and Brakeman
CritchelI. were killed.