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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
TWO CENT ACTION DEFERRED.
Illinois Roads Delayed by Supreme
Court Decision.

Chicago, March 27.-ENecutive off,
GERS of Illinois roads had called a
conference here today on the passen-
ger rate situation, but it was postpon-
ed, presumably because of new de-
velpoments resulting from the United
States supreme court decision Whlle
fine discussion will cover the entire
field of passenger rates. including the
action already taken in regard to sum-
mer tourist fares, the question on
which attention of the meeting largely
is to be concentrated Is that of the
maximum 2-cent passenger rate law,
and the action that should be taken
in regard to It,
Since the law went into effect pas
senger earnings have decreased ma
terially, and to such an extent that
many officials are strongly of the opin-
ion that wore they to go into court
with the showing they can make in
this connection they would have no
difficulty in securing an order enjoin-
ing the enforcement of the act on the
ground that it is confiscatory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27

Robbers Secure Merchandise and Es
cape in Safety.

Coffeyville, Kan, March 27.-Two
stores at Deering were entered We'd
nesday night and a quantity of mer-
chandise taken. No money was Sc
cured One storekeeper was aroused
by the new burglar alarm system
which has been installed there since
the Tyro bank robbery. fastening to
his store he found the door open but
the robbers gone. The citizens were
aroused, but the robbers could not
be seen or heard.
Later in the night they evidently
came back, for this morning it was
found that another store was wide
open and had been robbed, although
all it's doors were locked when the
citizens examined it. The new rifles
which had been dered by the citi-
zens to repulse robbers have not ar
rived, SO none of them was cxther
used or stolen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
GOT IS BY NOON.
A Half Days Hustling for the lola
Y. NJ. @. A. Produces Results.

- lola, March 27.-The membership
contest of the Young Mems Christian
association is on in full blast. The
first report of the teams was made at
the dinner hour when the workers
were served with luncheon at the as
ISOLATION building. The first report
contained 10 applications, % of
which were turned in by the married
mems team and so were turned in
by the young mems team. The next
report will be made at the supper
hour at which time the married men
hope to have their applications equal
those of their competitors. A num-
Der of applications are being held
until late in the day and the mem
bers are confident that the number
of cards turned in will greatly ex-
coed the 200 mark
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
FIRST STEEL CAR READY.
Pennsylvania Arranges for Much New
EQuiDment


Equipment.
One of the 200 all-steel passenger cars
ordered by the Pennsylvania last year
and the first to be completed, is now
in service between New York and Phil
adelphia
It is 20 feet long and the heaviest car
Of its kind which has been built Aside
from the mahogany window sash and
seat frames, no wood whatever has
been employed IN it's construction. 1t is
as nearly fire and collision proof as it
can be made in the present state of
the art.
This car is numbered 1852 and seats
SO persons. Its total weight is 10000
pounds-53 tons-and it is hoped to re-
duce this figure in later designs. The
standard modern coach weighs only
$4,000 pounds. For every passenger
carried, the new coach has 1900 pounds
Of open hearth steel. Each truck
weighs 1880 pounds.
The feature of construction, the fac
tor which secures the car against the
dangers of collision, is the central box
girder "a inches wide by 10 inches deep,
extending throughout the length of the
car. AS a further insurance against
collapsing, it's frame structure has
been built upon the principle of the
cantilever bridge, suspended on the
trucks at piers. 1t is equipped with a
new type or coupler, stronger imam
anything used before, and specially
designed to avoid any possibility of
breakage and the resulting parting of
trains. The floor is of magnesium ce-
ment, laid on corrugated iron. The
coach is lighted by electricity, derived
from train generators or storage bat
teries. The heating and ventilating
are upon the most improved principles.
This coach was built in the Pennsyl-
vania shops at Altoona. OF the 200
all-steel passenger cars ordered, are
to be built at Altoona, 80 by the Ameri-
can Car & Foundry company, and IS
by the Pressed steel Car company. 1t
is the declared policy of the Pennsyl-
vania to have future passenger equip
ment of all-steel construction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
CLOSING UP THE SALOONS.
The Attorney General VIII Hold
Property Owners RESPONSIBLE.

Leavenworth, Kan, March 81
Seventeen Of the leading property
owners here were notified by the
sheriff to -rnrove "jointkeepers' from
their builn ngs Thursday. The no.
tees were s<nt over by Attorney Gen.
email B. s. Jackson and state that
unless the property owners get rid
of the tofntkeepers they will be
prosecuted criminally and that steps
will be taken to place the buildings
in the control OF the courts It is
said that the attorney general is PLAN
ming to have receivers placed in
charge of the building in a method
similar to that followed in the brew
cry property cases. The notices
caused considerable Of a stir in lib
eral circles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
ROBBERS AT EUREKA.
Break Into the Santa Fe Depot, Blow
Open the Safe and Escape.

Eureka, Kan, March 27.-The
Santa Fe depot at this place was en-
tered between 1 and 2 O'Clock Thurs
day morning and the safe blown
open. Onaccount of the wind storm the
burglars were more bold than usual.
The firing of three or four shots
aroused the neighbors and the police
were 'phoned. Officer Gardner ar
rived on the scene and exchanged
shots with one of the men. I'M
mediately after this the big charge in
the safe exploded and three men ran
from the building. Other officers ar
rived a few seconds later and gave
chase. Nothing was taken from the
safe and but little damage done to
the building.
A number of articles were found.
an overcoat, with handful Of shells,
a derby hat and bag made to carry
tools furnished the police their clues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
ANOTHER PRESIDENT RESIGNS
L. w. Roach of the Wesleyan Univer-
sity Gives Conference Surprise.

Salina, Kan, March 27.-The M.
E. conference of the Northwest Kan
sas district has elected c. w. Wynant
of Salina. W. J. Meredith of Norton
district and T. J. King of the Beloit
district as delegates to the general
conference at Baltimore, in May.
The report of T. w. Roach, presi-
dent of Wesleyan university of Sa-
lima, showed that $4,000 has been
collected to offset an equal amount to
be given by Andrew Carnegie for the
erection and endo wment of a science
hall. The president surprised the
audience by stating that his resigna-
ton as president was in the hands of
the trustees, to take effect as soon as
his successor can be secured.
The reports of the presiding elders
of various districts made show the
church in excellent condition in this
district and all are prosperous. The
conference was informed that the for
tune of DR.. A. j. Hartsock, who died
in California recently, which was be-
queathed to the Wesleyan university;
consists mostly of rich Mcpherson
county lands.
The appointments will be made on
Monday next.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
SHIPPERS ARE BLAMED.
Mr.. Peabody of Santa Fee Charges
Them With Car Shortage.

Washington, March 27.-James
Peabody, chief statfstician for the
Santa Fe railroad, made a detailed
statement today before the house COM
mittee on interstate and foreign COM
merce against pending bills to do
away with freight car shortage, one
of the provisions being a requirement
to deliver empty cars within a limited
time to shippers at points designated
by them and to exchange with con-
Meeting railroads empty cars for load
ed cars, in equal numbers.
Mr.. Peabody laid on the shoulders
of the shippers themselves and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
CHANGES ON BURLINGTON.
Is Eliminating Maintenance of Way
nenaJfnent.

In the interest of economy the Bur-
;ington is practically doing away with
it's department of maintenance Of way,
ard is recognizing the operating de-
partment. Some of the changes to be
made have been decided upon, and are
as follows: g. T. Bass, general super
intendent of the Missouri division at
st. Louis, having resigned will be sue
ceeded by F. H. Ustick, now superin-
tendent of the Aurora division; A. w.
Brown. now superintendent of the
Ottumwa division, to take Mr.. Ustick's
former position and to be succeeded
by A w. Newton, now general inspec-
tor of permanent way and structures.
1t is understood that the five engt-
neers who report to the division super
intendents. will be relieved from duty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
Death of e. H. Middlekauf.

Wichita, March 27.=E. H. Middle
kauf, a we'll known citizen and bust
ness man of this city, a former bank
er of Conway Springs, one of the old
settlers of Sumner county, and vet
eran of the civil war, died Wednes-
day at 2:30 O'Clock at his home, LAPS
Park Place.
Death was caused by an illness,
which began Sunday afternoon. He
was 81 years of age, having been
born in Illinois, June %. 1841-
The deceased had lived in this city
seven years, having come here from
Conway Springs. He was web known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27

consignees most of the blame for car
shortages in the past. He declared
that if the shippers would exercise the
maximum instead of the minimum
space-and- weight privileges in loading
cars, and if the consignees would see
TO II that cars are promptly unloaded
on arrival, there would be practically
no such thing as car shortage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
SOLD AT SHERIFFsS SALE.
A Mill Near junction City Which
Cost $50 900. Sold for S7 ago

Junction City. March 27.-Deputy
Sheriff Nicholson and J. v. Humph-
reg went to Milford and sold at pub
lie auction the property belonging to
the Milford Milling company. One
bid was received of 1880 from c.
Downing. This was the only bid and
the property was sold to MT. Down
Ing
The mill was built several years
ago by a number OF the well known
men Of that part Of the country, but
did not turn out to be a paying pro-
position. The place was advertised
for sale. It is said that the plant
cost in the neighborhood of $50. 900,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27

were closed today for a week. This
lays off about $50 men, including ma
chinists, boilermakers, carpenters,
blacksmiths, helpers, laborers. 1t is
believed here that the shops will open
about April 1 and run full time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
sherifrs Meet at salina.

Salina. Kan, March 27.-The Kan
sas State Sheriffs' association is in
session here. The attendance is about
twenty Fifty or seventy-five sheriffs
are expected and the meeting is
awaiting the arrival of the addition
al members. Some act of the last
legislature is being discussed, but the
matter is not being made public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
UNMARRIED MEN TO SUFFER.
PENNSYLVANIA to Lay Of All the
Younger EMPLOYEES.

Chicago, March 27.-Announcement
has been made by the Pennsylvania
road of its intention to make sweeping
reductions in its working forces in all
department. on April 1. The reason
given for this action Is the heavy de-
crease in traffic since last November.
Young, unmarried men are to be the
victims of the new order. Some Of the
married men and old employees will be
placed on short time. SO as to give
them sufficient employment to enable
them to obtain the necessaries of life,
but several thousand will be let out
entirely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27

seems useless to eat when the stomach can't digest
the food Yet you Why repair your
mended to you, but here is that is guaranteed Go
your druggist and get so 81 bottle of Dr. Cad-
wells Syrup Pepsin the laxative compound.
create for what nature does not to provdethe
gastric and peptc juices necessary Digestion
of them has caused dyspepsia. Dr. CaldWes Syrup
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27

Pepsn contains properties that stir the funcons Of ths
stomach activity-that makes it do what 1t
otherwise would the secrsons of the
glands which essentials digestion, and in that
He honestly say until he has tried
Caldwels Syrup Pepsin One bottle will be sufficient
cents or 81 druggist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27

here and was identified with several
business enterprises of the city. He
was a director in the Fourth National
bank and Of the Cox-Blodgett Dry
Goods company.
He was one of the early settlers of
Sumner county. moving from Illinois
to that county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27

open about a month. The building is
of the old English style Of architecture.
and was designed by Louis Curtis of
Kansas City.
Among the out Of town speakers at
the dinner were Lieutenant Governor
w. j. Fitzgerald of Dodge City, Will
liam Allen White of Emporia, J. R.
Koontz. general freight agent of the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, and Fl.
A. Tice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
The child in the Cistern.

Garnett, Kan. March 27.-Marion
Kerr Fergus the three-year-old son
of Hugh Fergus and wife, near Glen
loch lifted the trap door and fell in
to a Is foot cistern. Hugh saw it
fall in and jumped in and rescued 1t
from the bottom of the water It had
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
NOT VERY OPTIMISTIC.
President Hill of Great Northern
Thinks Conditions Are Bad.

Washington. March 27--James J.
Hill was in Washington today, but
would nit discuss the Minnesota rail-
road rate decision. THE courts nave
said all that there is to say on that
subject" he said. Referring to me
Statement issued yesterday by Frank
lin K. Lane of the interstate com
merce commission to the effect that
railroad companies are prospecting, DE,
spite reports to the contrary, Mr. Hill
said:
.Keep that article before you: then
follow the reports of railway affalrs
for the next three months daily, ana
see how the facts and the optimistic
views compare. We railroad people
are not in position to do much talk
ing lust now. We prefer to let the
facts speak for themselves they
will speak loud enough.
.sThe Pennsylvania railroad would
not lay off any of its men II 1t could
possibly afford to keep them. con-
tinued Mr. Hill, "but it can't afford it.
It isn't earning enough to do SO. II
is the same situation everywhere. 1t is
too heavy a draft on optimism to see
this condition of affairs in a bright
light
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] hey

JOS. MURPHY, T710 W. NJ arket ST., IndianapoHS.
am In the best of health at this writing and
have been ever since took DIR. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin. This is medicine can recommend to
anybody and have done so, and have been the
means of your agents selling lots of Syrup Pep
sin In our town and ne.ghborhood. 1t has done
great deal of good. So many have used it
since took 1t: people came to me for miles
around and asked me what kind of medicine !
took that did me so much good
MRS ISABELLE WHEELER, Freetown, Ind.
have used DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and
was greatly benefited. Have had Indigestion
and stomach trouble for many years and found
great relief after using 1t, and cheerful1y
recommend 1t to the public.
C. x. SLQNNEGER. Liberty. Ind.
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a big persons coat on and that held
1t down. Mrs. Fergus soon discover
ed that husband and son were in the
cistern and an older son brought a
ladder and Hugh came up with the
child.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27

One tell what day member of the family
will become constpated have Indigestion, jaundce,
bloated stomach, biousness stomach bad breath,
atuency lazy liver weak stomach sick headache
other ament affecting the stomach liver bowels and
then Dr. Caldwes Syrup Pepsn will be instantly needed,
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to
to
LAXATIVE s so rs" S ssssf @ M
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NEW HosTEIRY OPENED.
The Bisonte at Hutchinson Now Ready
for Public.

Hutchinson, Kan, March 27.-The
opening of the Bisonte, the new Santa
Fe hotel, was celebrated here last night
By dinner given by the Hutchinson
Commercial club. The hcte1 has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27

then have been free from any stomach trouble,
and am fully persuaded that Dr.. Caidwelrs
Syrup Pepsin has cured me. o. 6. RICHARDS.
Attorney and Pension Agent. Eudora, Kansas.
I can trnthfu1ly and willingly say that DR..
CaldwelIs Syrup Pepsin is all that II is recon-
mended to be. have used it and know for my
self what state. / do not think 1t has an equal
for stomach trouble. have not words to ex-
press Its value to me and there are many others
of my acquaintance and friends who have used
1t with good results.
Mrs. MINERVA E. ROLLINS. Dewey. H.
have given your Syrup Pepsn to our little
boy for Constipation and have found It very
good and can recommend 1t to anyone. think
anyone raising q family should not be without 1t.
MRS. L. MORAN. Kansas City, Kans-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27
Were Cured by DR.. CaldweVs Syrup Pepsin

Twas afflicted seriously with
stomach trouble. and had not
been able to obtain any relief
from the different remedies
which l had tried. until finally
heard of DIR. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin. I purchased a large
bottle. and after taking same
according to directions. no..
ticed a great improvement: I
then bought two more large
bottles, and when they were
gone, / had no more trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-27

take great pleasure in informing you of the
good DIR. CaldwelIs Syrup Pepsin has done me.
Although young in years have suffered from
constipation since my boyhood and have tried
and have yet to find the equal of your Syrup
Pepsin and gladly recommend 1t to all who
suffer from constipation.
c. ]. SIMON. MempS @snn.
I can cheerfully recommend DIR. CaldwePs
Syrup Pepsin to any one that has stomach trou-
BILE, Indigestion or constipation as the best
medicine for these complaints that have ever
used. M. H. MILLER. Moweaqua. Ill.
am glad to give my testimony as to the very
excellent qualities of DIR. Caldwe1ps Syrup Pep
sin. would not be without it in the house. 1t
does all You say 1t will do, and more too.
THos. w. BURNS, Wab. Engineer. Bement. III.
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best remedy Tor Infants, cn1Iufen, WOmeu.
old people, invalids and Others and yet il
active enough to be promptly effective In
the most robust grown persons. Go to
your druggist to-day and get so cent OF
ST bottle under the guarantee. Complies
directions are on every bottle.
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as is sure these diseases sold under Posiv
ouarantee to do what claimed for it money will b
refunded easy take because pleasant to the taste
is gentle but promptly effective and entirely fe
from the gripping so in salts purgative waters anf
cathartic pills. tablets powders 1t for that reason thu
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For about fifteen years I have
been afflicted with Indigestion and
stomach troubles and az times the
pain was so severe that l had
grave fears that my troub2o Wo0
cancer of the stomach.
! In September last year while Wis
ting my brother In Chicago
learned of DIR. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin, for stomach trouble and
purchased q couple of small bot
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Parsons, KAN, March 27.-The Mis-
souri,, Kansas g. Texas shops here
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KATY SHOPS CLOSE.

Seven Hundred and Fifty Men Laid OF
for a Week at Parsons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-01
JACQUES;
"TRILBY."


 The members of the Poli stock company last evening presented "Trilby'' in such 8 manner that all present must have realized that this weeks performance is by far the best of the season. The entire company this week goes at "Trilby" In manner that cannot fall to be successful and al- though Mir Hartford and Miss Nord- strom come in for the greater part of the work, the others enact their parts we'll. Such a storm of applause greeted the com pany at the close. of the third act where Svengali dies that each had to take a curtain call. MT Hartford, who seems to shun the calcium, failed to appear. but such demand was made for him that he had to step out before the curtain. Talk about ovations for stars, Why Jacques theater has not heard such plaudits since the night "The Turn of the Tide" played here. But Hartford was deserving of all he received. His conception ol Svengali, the hyp- notist, was indeed convincing. Many thought it would be even too much for Hartford, although they realized his ability, but they were mistaken. Tn the third act where he brings Trilby under his spell and is starring her as a great singer he is at his best. The quarrel with her friend during which Svengali is knocked to the floor, his superb bit of acting as he tries to get on his feet again, and his falling over dead upon the table was a good bit of acting. Shar- ing the honors with Mir Hartford was Miss Nordstrom, who also had any
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-01
COMING EVENTS

Sept. Estate League Park, base ball game, New Haven vs Waterbury police.
 September 3-Third Congrega- tional church, supper and entertain ment .lyen by the Ladies' Aid so- ciety. { September 4--Murray hall, socia- ble and dance given by the Ramblers.
 Sept. 4-Mechanics' hall-social and dance given by Liberty circle, No $50, F. of A.
 Sept 6--Osborne's Glen, annual clambake of Naugatuck aerie, F. O. E., No $40.
 Sept. 7.-Music hall, Citizens Bank building, dance given by the Winchesters. s1-.
 September 7--R1ck's dancing acad- emy, East Main street. Reopening , reception and dance. .. September g to I2-City hall, an- nual fair of Brooklyn Athletic club.
 Sept 11-Woodbury Town hall, opening reception given by the Naugatuck Dancing academy. Sept. 12-18-Woodbury town hall, fair. for the beneht or St Teresa church.
 I Sept 13-Annual clambake of the Lolly Pop Outing club. | Sept 17-Music hall, dance given by the Colt Jrs. September 18-Red Mems wig wan social and dance given by em. ployes of Dept 21, Waterbury Clock Go. ... ,
 Sept 24-Turn hall, exhibition and dance given by the Active Turn 1 CTS of the Waterbury Turn Verein Sept. 25-South Waterbury schoo I hall, social and dance given by thu Hopeville baseball team. (
 Sept 2S to Oct 3-Harvest festi val in honor of tenth anniversary O l St Thomas's church. .+
 Sept 29-K. of c. hall, entertain mont given by the Queens Daugh ters. S.s | Sept 3O--Leavenworth hall, recep ltion and dance given by the Delph Football team.
 Tuesday, Sept 29-Dan sully il
 "The Matchmaker. e... | Wednesday, Sept 3o-sam Der nard in Nearly Hero"