The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-08
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J. M McGoff, the newly appointed me-
chanical superintendent, is in Topeka to-
day.
Master Mechanic A Oman of Newton
was in Topeka this morning on business
A gang of 20 men has been put to work
between Topeka and Emporia str4ng1ng
two lines of telegraph wires. These wires
it is understood will be strung all along
the system later on and will connect the
different divisions points. The Santa Fe
found that 1t can conduct much of its
business between the division points on
wires are being put up. All over the sys-
tenn it is said that gangs of men are at
work and before long connection between
many points will be made.
w H Hamilton. master mechanic at
Argentine, is in Topeka this morning on
business.
off on account of a mashed finger which
he received yesterday while at work
Boiler INSPECTOR Johnson Of the Coast
dino, is in Topeka today on business.
j. H Smiley of the bridge and building
department has returned from a business
Division Superintendent c. T. Mcclellan
has returned to Enporia after having
ness.
P. w. Sayre, general foreman of the
bridge and buildings department, has re-
turned to Topeka after having been in
Emporia for a short business trip:
J. 2. Henderson. roadmaster, has re-
turned from a trip of inspection.
A E. Weight, electrical Inspector. with
headquarters in Topeka, has returned
from business trip to EmDoria-
NJ. C. A. will meet tonight at 6:15 and at
that time refreshments will be served.
Rey Homer b e. Wa 7i ad Of the Thy walnut
ing in the machine shops tomorrow
At the meeting of the r. r. Y. NJ. c. A
bers were present and arrangements for
an active canvass for members were
made. The canvass will extend through
f6a mr. n
Rev. Bruce Kenney will lecture at the
r.. R. Y; NJ c. a. Friday night on the
Mormons. The lecture will be illustrated
with stereoptieon slides.
Engine No. 1866 has been forwarded to
the New Mexico division for service, after
having been in Topeka shops for repairs
Today is homeseekers' day and the US
ual rush on this account is experienced at
the local station.
Engineer Link Gallety is running tenn
porarily on runs No. 119 and 100, between
Topeka and Atchison.
Conductor Frank TiDton of Argentine
is running in extra freight service through
Topeka today.
Engineer F. Osborn of Emporia is run
ming temporarily in extra service.
Engineer Ed Mason Of Argentine is run
ming temporarily in extra freight service
Engineer E. D. Webb and Conductor
McCabe took the Diledriver and outfit to
Argentine this morning.
Conductor Louis French of Argentine is
running temporarily on the Dodge City
passenger runs.
Conductor .Codd1ngton 1S running
runs No. 121 and 30. between Topeka and
Emporia, in the place of Conductor Tom
Verlin.
The world must be growing worse At
least that is the result reached at the de-
bate in the Young Mems Social club last
night at the r. r. Y. NJ. c. A The Judges
carefully reviewed the evidence submitted
and decided that the world was growing
worse. The question was Resolved
That the world is growing BETTER No
decision was made on the merits of the
question.
L. c. Kay Of the bridge and building
department is laying off at his home on
account of sickness.
Engine No. 1890 was taken on trial trip
this morning and will be forwarded to the
Coast Lines for service in a few DAYS
Frank Brooks, NJ. c. B. clerk in the Of
flee of the motive power accountant and
Miss Minnie Gruber were married re-
Gently.