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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25
PUT END TO GRADE CROSSINGS.
Probably Be Recommended by Asso-
ciation of Railroad Commissioners.

citation OF Railroad Commissioners.
Washington, Oct. 25.-The twenty
first annual convention Of the National
Association Of Railway Commissioners,
which will be held in this city, begin
ming November 16, is likely to be the
most important in the history or the
organization. In the early history or
the organization and prior to the pas
sage of the Hepburn amendment. the
convention amounted to little more
than reunions, with a long junket at
the expense of the railroads thrown in.
Since the passage of the Hepburn
amendment, which galvanized the in
terstate commerce commission into
forceful life. and since the passage or
many state laws giving state commits
sions greater regulating power the ma
tional organization has assumed an I'M
portant place in the railway life.
Vital Problems Before Commission.
The reports which its committees
make are awaited with considerable In
terest by the railroad Arrangements
and by legislators, both state and ma
tional This year the association has a
most vital list Of problems before 1t;
and its reports are being carefully pre-
pared with the view to giving them the
force and influence they should exert.
Among the subjects which are to be
carefully considered are the following:
Powers, Duties and Work Of the State
Railway Commissions" Legislation,
Amendment of the Act to Regulate
Commerce. Uniform Classification;
Rates and te-Making;" Gar Ser
vice and Demurrage;" Railroad Taxes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

eral manager of the Santa Fc. this
morning. Many have known of some
of the improvements for some time,
but Mr.. Hurley has given his first pub
lie announcement of the costs of the
buildings and the complete details.
This is the first announcement of the
new water service building, which
will be started within a few months
and which will be located in the shop
district.
Start Work This Week.
Work on the new general office
building will be started within the
present week, in all probability or not
later than the first of next week at
any event. The contract for the
excavation will be let this week, and
work will start as soon as this is done.
This will be located on the old Reed
property on Jackson street just in
rear of the present building.
The new building will for the pres
ent be six stories in height and rs by
$50 feet, although the foundation and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25
BeIoit w. r.. C. Complimented.

Beloit. Oct 25.-The sixth district con-
vention of members of the w. R. c., held
here. was a success, a number of dele
gates being present from several coun-
ties included in the district. Mrs Jen-
ME Rillingsley of Belleville. assistant
department inspector, was present. Be
lott W. r. C. is one of the strongest In
the state and Mrs. Billlngsley paid the
BeIoit W, r, c. handsome compliment.
After inspecting the corps here she
visited Cawker City w. r. c. and in
spected the corps there also. bounti-
full dinner was served in both towns In
honor of the inspector and visiting COM
rades. The next district convention will
be held in Norton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25
HE Is A FTGUREHEAD.
President Taft Tells Children He Is
Not So Powerful

Terrell. Tex. Oct. 25.-President
Taft spoke to a throng of Sunday
school childrn here and delivered 8.
near approach to his usual Sunday
sermon.
ct rather think that you believe the
president has more power than he
really has" Mr.. Taft told the chill
dren. HE is sort of fgurehead for
the nation for four years. He is a
kind of man that they blame every
thing on, if it goes wrong, and If it
goes right, he does not get any credit
for it. But, my children, If you will
permit me to call you such. al
though some Of you are far beyond
have that name, that flag repre-
sents the sovereignty of your country
and the reason you are here this
morning to see me is because for four
years I am the chief executive of the
United States and as such represent
the sovereignty of the nation and am
entitled as long as conduct myself
properly to your respect as the head
of the nation.
''In four years 1 will step down and
out and I won't be entitled to your
respect any more than any other citi-
zen, but for the time being I am at
the head of the nation and therefore
| regard you as loyal Texans and as
loyal Americans. You come to see me
on that account. I doubt II your
fathers had much to do with my selec-
ton. But some times in a republic
you have to submit to things you
cannot help and you have to get along
the best way you can with bad job
you here live on agriculture I
sincerely hope you are not growing up
with the idea that it is your business
to go into the towns and cities. The
future of the American boy in my
judgment Is largely involved in his
pursuing the science and profession
| of farmer. The results of economio
scientific business like farming are
more profitable than any other trade
| or profession, and when you look for
ward just consider that you are going
fathers and that you are going to
make this country or some other
country blossom as the rose. The
tendency toward the city Is not one
that we ought to encourage. hope
the development of the comforts OF
look forward now to a 1essening OF the
movement toward large cities The
place for us to accomplish things is
| in the country. The cities win take
care of themselves.
Now, my boys and girls did not
come out here to deliver an address
If had not taken all the voice had
| to speak to the people of Houston
| and Dallas, should be glad to con-
| tfnue longer. I hope that as you
grow to manhood you may iook PACK
| to the occasion and remember the first
president Of the United States whom
YOU have seen and that you Will
| remember him as that.
4 .sI don't want you to remember him
as a person, as a large round man.
i tive of the sovereignty of the nation
j which 1t is your duty and / doubt not
your pleasure to always love and re-
ispect.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25
FAST IN THE SAND.
Submarine Boat Viper Drags Her
Anchor in a Gale.

Delaware Breakwater, Oct 25.-
The submari boat Viper, which
came into this harbor last night with
the Tarantula and Plunger and the
gunboat Castine. dragged aground
last night off the northeast end of the
breakwater and is fast in the sand.
The life saving crews from Lewes is
on board ready to render any assist
ance necessary.
The submarine is lying easy and, it
is said, will be f1oated at the next high
tide with the assistance of the gun
boat A high northwest wind pre-
vailed last night which caused the
Viper to drag her anchors.
The submarine and the gunboat are
bound from Brooklyn to Charleston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

started Immediately and the excavat-
ing will be well under way by the time
the building contract can be let. It is
likely that the foundation work will
also be done under special contract.
Ready Next September.
1t is now thought that the new build
ing will be ready for occupancy by Sep
TENDER 1, 1910. The need for the addi-
ton room is increasing every day,
and the present office quarters Of every
for room. Many of the offices have
been quartered for some time in rooms
in the neighborhood of the building.
The general managers office will oc-
cupy suite of rooms in the new struc-
ture. Other offices which will be
moved are the general passenger de-
partment. the general freight depart
ment, the assistant general managers
office, the general superintendent Of
| flee, the auditor of passenger receipts.
disbursements. The chief engineers
| office will be connected with the new
| building by a passage which will con-
meet the two buildings.
| The new building will present a
| handsome appearance from the Jackson
| street front. On-the front wall extend
| ing up from the first story will be four
high columns of stone. The corniceS at
| the top of the first and sixth floors will
| be of terra Gotta.
| ne WOTk OH the new SHOQ OlnCG
| building will be started in a few days.
The workmen are now on the ground
! getting ready for the work of excava-
| ton. which will be started either this
week or the next. The details of the
| building were published in the State
| Journal last week. This building will
| be located at the southeast corner of
| Crane and Branner.
Water Service Building.
| The new water service building,
which is announced for the first time ir
the State Journal today, is one of the
| growing needs Of the system. In this
| building-the plans of which are now
being drawn-the repairs for the water
/ service department all over the system
will be made. The exact location and
| the details of the new building. which
will be erected within a year, are yet
to be worked out, but constitute part
of the Santa Fe's improvement plan
| for the coming year.
The work on the new oil house is well
under way. The excavation work has
been completed for some time and the
work Of laying the walls is progressing
rapidly. This will also fill a long felt
want and will be one of the best inn
provements added to the motive power
department in several years. This vii
cost $4,000 The present oil house will
| be remodelled and divided into office
rooms. as soon as the new one is com
pleted. This will afford more Office
room to the store department and vii
'iAave the entire present storehouse fo'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

Caffeine in coffee
is a direct poison to the
nerve centres of many
highly organized per-
sons.
It produces all sorts Of
disorder, from stomach
troubles, palpitation Of
the heart, kidney affec-
ton, etc., up to more in
tricate nervous troubles,
such as paralysis.
The way to keep well
is to leave off coffee and
use Postum, which is a
direct rebuilder Of the
nerve centres.
"There's a Reason"
Sure and well defined
Improvement in health
will follow this course,
as can easily be proven
by any person who val
ues health enough to
make a trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25
MITCHELL COUNTY VETERANS.
VIII Meet in Beloft in

Cawker City, Oct. 25.-The Mitchell
County Veterans association held their
reunion here Saturday. Forty old COM
rades were present and answered Here"
at roll call.
This association holds two meetings
annually, and Beloit was selected for
the meeting ir May, 1910. The officers
are: J. A. Proctor of Glen Elder, presi-
dent; J. W. McGhee of Cawker City,
secretary, and L. L. Alrich of Cawker
City,. treasurer. Several comrades made
short talks. The old soldiers were
shown through the new school house
ard entertained at dinner, one of the
best ever served here on similar oc-
casion. Comrade Alrich and Mrs. Al
rich of the w. r. C. made the stay Of
the visiting @. A. R. and w. r. G.
doubly entertaining, for they never get
weary doing kindness for the old boys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25
Opium smuggiers Sentenced.

Manila, Oct. 25.-william Kennedy
and a Chinese banker were today
found guilty of conspiracy to SNUG
gle opium into the Philippines and
were sentenced each to one years i'm
prisonment. The court martial of
Captain Frank Wickham of the
Twelfth infantry, U. S. A. who Is
charged with intoxication while on
duty. opened at Fort William McKin-
ley today. Colonel Sydney W. Taylor,
of the Second field artillery, is presi-
dent of the court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

If you neglected the opportunity of
yesterday, be alive to the opportunity
of today See the San Diego exhibit
at the National hotel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

Get our estimate n that lumber bin
J. B. Whelan & Co.. 4th 6 Santa Es
tracks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

Lewis Single Binder cigar is never
doped-only tobacco in it's natural state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-25

storing goods. This improvement will
entail an expense of $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06

Pinkham'S Vegetable Compound made me well woman and I have no more backache. I hope I can help others by telling them what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has done foD me" ."-M MRS. EMMA MISE, 833 First St., Milwaukee, Wis.
 The above is only one of the thou sands of grateful letters which are constantly being received by the Pinkham Medicine Company of Lynn, Mass, which prove beyond doubt that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com. pound, made from roots and herbs, actually does cure these obstinate dis eases of women after all other means have failed, and that every such suf- ering woman owes it to herself to at least give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound a trial before submit ting to an operation, or giving up hope of recovery.
 Mrs. Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass, invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health and her advice is free.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06
COLCHESTER
Planning Lighting System for Bor.
 ouqh Streets-Personal Items.

G. B. Rowe of New Haven was a visitor in town Friday.
 Messrs. Russell, Paterson and Whit ney of Middletown were in town on Thursday at the National Shoe com- pany's plant, looking over the ground for installing the electric light sta- tion. A 75 kilowatt generator will be put in at present and a larger one will be installed later on.
 Miss Helen Hagen of Middletown is the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. l.. Stebbins.
 Frank Stark of Wilmington was in town Saturday.
 F. A. Smith of New Britain was wis., iting relatives in town Friday and Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles w. Stebbins left for their home in Cohoes, N r., Saturday. They will visit relatives in Cheshire, Conn, before they return.
 Thomas Chantler is at his home in Providence for short visit.
 Festus J. Smaller of North West chester was here Saturday.
 The board of selectmen met in their rooms in Buelps block Saturday.
 An electrician was in town Satur- day and with part of the committee went through the streets, making a preliminary stake-out for the electric light poles.
 John Brown of Lake View farm, East Haddam. was calling on friends here Saturday.
 The pipers finished their work on the boiler at the Supply company's plant last week, and steam was got ten up for the first time
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06
STAFFORD STRINGS
Funeral of Mrs. Fred FontaneIe- Manufacturers Hampered by Low Water SuppIy-GeneraI News.


 Mrs Fred Fontanella. aged s4, died at her home on High street Thursday night. She leaves besides her hus- band and four small children, her fa- ther and mother, Mir. and Mrs. Peter Cini, two brothers and five sisters. The funeral took place Sunday after noon with burial in St. Edawrd's cem- etery.
 At the meeting of the Odd Fellows Tuesday evening there will be work in the first degree.
 The annual meeting of the A. O. H. was held in the rooms of the society Fred Wildey, who has been on a western trip for several days, has re- turned.
 Water Supply Low.
 The water in the springs and wells continues extremely low. and the res ervoirs which supply water to the manufacturing plants are almost ex- hausted.
 The town school committee has sev- eral applications for the place as teacher of the Orcuttville school, but has not yet made selection.
 About the Borough.
 Mrs. J. w. Ballantine of West Staff ford has been ill for several days. delegation rom Stafford coun- cil, Knights of Columbus, visited the council in Manchester Sunday after noon
 News was received here last week of the serious illness of Miss Bessie Neary of Boston. Miss Neary has vis- tied in Stafford Springs a number of times and has many friends here. Harry Mccarthy has gone to Phila- delphia for a brief visit.
 Miss Grace Dothridge, who was call ed to her home in Cotuit, Mass. last week by the drowning of her brother, Robert, has returned and resumed her school duties.
 Miss Etta Bidwell has entered Kinsman's dry goods store in Sprin- field.
 Stafford grange will elect officers at it's meeting this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Taken by virtue of an EXECUTION to me directed and will be sold at PUBLIC VENDUE to the highest bid der. at the public signpost in Pawca- tuck, In the Town of Stonington. Conn. fourteen days after date, which will be on Friday, the 17th day of December, A. D. 1909, at 1 o'clock in the after noon, to satisfy said Execution and my fees thereon, the following described property, to wit: 1 lot of tobacco, 1 lot of cigarettes, 1 lot of cigars, lot of pipes, 1 cigar and l tobacco cutter. 2 show cases, 1 back section show case, glass case, ice boxes. 1 picture rack, l roll top desk. I revolving chair. chairs 3 high stools 1 drop table, ' cuspidors, 2 pool tables, 3 cue racks, 2 set pool balls, ? slates, pool bottles and balls, 1 looking glass, 4 pool bridges, 2 pool table covers. l broom, l safe, 1 lot of dishes and crockery, l lot of glassware, 1 lot of tinware, 1 gas range, 1 bread cutter, 1 granite ware pail, 1 coffee urn, aprons, IS knives, 16 forks, 12 tablespoons, 22 teaspoons, 1 can opener, l steamer kettle, 1 pie rack, 1 lunch counter. 1 dustpan and brush. 1 iron pail, carving knives and lot of sink boards.
 Dated at Stonington, this 3d day of December, 1909
 WILLIAM H. CASEY,
 dec4d Deputy Sheriff.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06
Local LaconIcs.

~ MT. and Mrs. Michael J. Flynn, have returned from. their wedding trip.
 Rev. John G. Dutton of Westerly preached at Potter Hill Sunday after noon.
 Hope lodge of~Westerly will visit Carolina lodge of Carolina Monday evening and witness the conferring of the Rebekah degree.
 Robert Ritehie returned Saturday to the ship Celtic at the Brooklyn navy yard after spending a furlough of ten days at his home in Ashaway.
 Giocchino DeRocco and Miss Bettina Pancera were married Saturday in Stonington. The groom is brother of Peter A. DeRocco of Westerly.
 Everett Pendleton, who has just completed a three years enlistment in the signal corps of the army. returned to his home in Ashaway Sunday direct from California. He has re-enlisted and been granted three months fur tough.
 Governor Pothier has been rendered complimentary review by the First Artillery district, c. A. C., in the state armory in Providence Jan. 24 All the companies of the district win take part, including those from Pawtucket, ,Woon- socket and Westerly.
 Rev. John Joseph Dutton began his twelfth year as pastor of the Broad street Christian church in Westerly Sunday and at the morning service preached on the subject For Christ and His Sake. His theme is the evening was The Light That Failed.
 Invitations have been received in Westerly to the marriage of Joseph Newall McKernan. formerly of West erly, and Miss Helen Marguerite Hills of Plaintield, Conn, next Wednesday,, at the home of the brides uncle MT. 7McKernan graduated from the Vest eriy High school clas of 1901. and from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1905. He is now en- gagged as a civil engineer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06
SheIton.-superintendent

SheIton.-Superinten Andrews reported to the school board at its last meeting the successful inaugura- ton of the school savings system. with deposits of SPAS for the two weeks. He announced his intention of extend ing the system to the suburban schools, as there have been many re- quests for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06

Norwalk.-Two Norwalk military companies. the Seventh and the Sixth coast artillery corps, c. N. G.. have received orders from the office of the adjutant general to consolidate by the transference of the former company to the latter.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06

FairfieId.-The engagement of Keith Morris, son of Mrs. Julia Morris Cur tis of Fairfield and Miss Katie Gra- ham of New York is announced. Both young people are mutes and met while they were pupils at the Wright oral school, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06
28 YEARS A CHINA STORE

Do you know we carry the largest liRs Of Crockery. Glassware, Lamps and Kitchen Supplies in Southern Rhode Island? We are direct importers mmd can save you money. Free delivery on all purchases of $5 or more. sTANToNS BAZAAR Westerly. R. L
 5e29d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06

me a well woman, and I would like to tell the whole world of it. I suffered fromfemale trouble and fearful painsin my back. had the best doctors and they all decided that I had a tumoI in addition to my female trouble, and advised an opera, tiOn, Lydia E.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06
Where to Buy in Westerly

ROBERT DRYSDALE & CO.,, Plumber, Steam and Gas Filter and
 Dealer fin Supplies. 54 Main Street, Westerly, R. l., and Wauwinnet Ave, Watch Hill, R. l. aug14d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06

{ Torrington.-The new Torrington
 and Winsted directories for 190g-10 are being distrihRtaS
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06

The large barn belonging to F. w. Babcock on his farm on the Watch Hill road was destroyed by fire early
 Sunday morning.. Nineteen cows, four horses, a large quantity of hay and grain and farming implements were burned The fire was caused by an overturned lantern. A boy who is em- ployed about the farm went into the hay loft to throw some hay down to the cows. It was dark and the boy carried a lantern which in some way was overturned. The oil ran out and set the hay on fire. The boy tried to put the fire out, but the whole loft was time and when he saw the fire was be- yond his control he turned his atten- tion to the stock of cattle, with the result that four or five of the cows were saved, but beyond that he and the crowd of neighbors who had ar- rived by this time could do nothing, as the barn was ffl ruins. Attention was then turned to MT. Babcock's house, which was thoroughly wet down by garden hose and pails of water. AL though near the barn it was saved. The fire was clearly seen in Westerly, two miles away MT. Babcock runs milk route and the fire will mean a big loss for him. The barn was partially insured
 Large crowds from Westerly and nearby towns visited the site of the ruins Sunday.
 The estimated loss is s6O0O and the only insurance MT. Babcock had was S1,000 on the building and $1,600 on the contents. During Sunday hundreds visited the premises, simply to witness the smoldering ruins and see the re- mains of the ill fated livestock. It was the most destructive farm fire Vest erly has known for many years.
 Theodore L. Gardiner, D. D.. editor of The Sabbath Recorder, writes edi- torially of a recent visit to Westerly in this style: "As I stood in the pulpit of the Pawcatuck church last Sabbath I was most forcibly impressed with the changes that have come to the audience there since first I knew 1t. Thirty five years ago last July, fresh from school at Alfred, went to supply the pulpit of that church while Pastor George E. Tomlinson was in Europe. The four months stay there has al- ways been remembered with pleasure and the picture of the congregation that then filled the house will never be forgotten. Here is a list of names as I recall them, and it is a surprise to see how many have passed away. Their faces were clear in memory as I was in the pulpit at Westerly re- gently
 They were: Rev. George B. Utter, Deacon Nathan Langworthy, Deacon William Maxson, Jonathan andsC Charles Maxson, Christopher. Jonathan, San ford, George, Daniel Charles A., Mat
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06
What and Where 10 Buy In Norwich
COLD FEET.

Any lady troubled with cold or ten dsr feet chilblains, etc. will find in- stant relief in our Acme Cushion Shoes. Just put them right on and wear them. They require no breaking in. Try a pair and see for yourself
 F. CUMMINGS, Agent,
 nov26d 52 Central Ave.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06
AFTER , SUFFERING
 ONE YEAR
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
 hams sVegetable Compound

Milwaukee, Wis. = Lydia E. Pink, hams Vegetable Compound has made
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-06

Established 1901.
 Harold L. Wells. o. D., Optometrist. Defective vision corrected by the prop CT adjustment of lenses. Room g. Poe- ter-Langworthy Block. Westerly, R. L