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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
FORT SCOTT BRAKEMAN KILLED.
w. G. Korb Fell Under Train at Rich
Hill, Mo.

Fort Scott, kan. Sept 4.-W. G.:
Korb, a brakeman on the Missouri
Pacific. lost his life at Rich Hill, Mo,
while attempting to board his train as
it started from the station. According
to the word received at his home here,
Mr.. Korb was standing on the plat
form and as the train moved past him,
he started to board it. AS he did so,
he miscalculated and was thrown un-
der the wheels where he met instant
death
Mr.. Korb was an old railroader.
having been in the business some
twenty years. He was formerly an
engineer and for some fourteen or
fifteen years had a run out of Nevada
Later he went to DenisOn, Texas,
where he remained for three years.
but he returned to this section last
year and this last summer located in
Fort Scott, taking a place as head
brakeman on this run.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
LOWEST OUTPUT ON RECORD.
American Locomotive Company Shows
Decreased Earnings.

New York, Sept. 4.-The report of this
American Locomotive company for the
year ended June 80 has been made pub
lie. 1t shows gross earnings of $19,00S,-
6S4, a decrease Of $1S,475,7 1888 as COM
pared with the preceding year. Manu-
featuring, maintenance and admin :
trative expenses were ST., 665, 962, a de-
crease of $14, S31, sos. Net earnings were
81, 342,672, decrease of $3.644,11S. After
payment of interest on bonds and the
dividend on the preferred stock, there
was deficit of $762, lis The preceding
year there was a surplus of $2,776, TAB.
The report sets forth that, as a resul;
of the extreme business depression of
1908, the output of locomotives is the
lowest Of any years in the company's
history.
President Marshall, in his report 20
stockholders, says that. with full belief
in the future prosperity of the country
and the result from the growth in the
business Of the company contracts
have been made for extensive improve
ments. During the year the sales of
automobiles have greatly increased,
and the results of the operations of the
automobile department have been SO
satisfactory as to warrant a further in
crease in the capacity of the Providence
factory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
MORE SHORT SCHEDULES.
Will Be Established by the Roads to
the Northwest.

Chicago, Sept. 4.-Owing to the
Burlingtons action in reducing the
running time of its passenger flyer be-
tween Chicago and Denver by two
hours and offering to put on a fast
mailtrain between Chicago and Puget
Sound, to run the distance in 81 hours.
all the train schedules between mid
die west points and west and north
west are likely to undergo material
changes
The Northwestern and the Union
Pacific have already decided to meet
the Burlington's Denver time. and
there is a possibility that these roads
will try to make a further cut in the
schedule. The Rock Island, which has
a somewhat longer route to Denver
than the Burlington. is in doubt what
1t will do
According to statement issued TO-
day by the Burlington management
the western roads got together and
agreed to lengthen the schedules, the
agreement being entered into in June
1907 At that time the railroads were
congested with the greatest tonnage in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
ASSAULTED THE JAIIER.
Two INDEPENDENCE Prisoners Fought
Their Way to Liberty.

Independence, Kan, Sept. 1.-Two
prisoners made their escape from the
county Jail after having assaulted Jail :
er King. The two men to get away
were Watt Folk and John Greathouse.
two white men who were arrested in
Nebraska after long chase They are
charged with the Missouri Pacific
freight car robberies at Coffeyvflle.
One Of the prisoners was in the cor
ridor. and when Mr.. King entered
struck the latter hard blow with his
fist. The bolts were then thrown and
all the prisoners would doubtless have
made their escape had it not been for
the timely arrival of Grant Alexander,
one of the deputy sheriffs. who was al
tracted from the sheriff's office in the
court house by the commotion- There
are about a score of prisoners in the
county jail now.
The surrounding towns were imme-
diately notified but the two birds had
not been recaptured, although the
sheriff's office reported that trace of
them has been found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
WE'LL OPERATED ROAD.
Special Tests on Pennsylvania Show
Efficiency of Train Crews

Special Tests on Pennsylvania Show
Efficiency of Train Crews.
Philadelphia, Sept. 4-Some efficiency
tests have been conducted by the Penn
sylvania road in the last six months
the results of which have been highly
satisfactory to all concerned. These
tests were made not only as a test of
railroad operating but by way of dis
ciplining the railroads employees and
in raising pseudo emergencies whose
serious countertypes are met with
every day in practical railroading.
The first tests were begun in Janu-
airy and consisted of efficiency or sur
prise tests conducted by officials Of the
road. Signals were set at caution or
danger at unusual times and places,
signal lights were extinguished, display
fuses and torpedoes were placed along
the tracks, and the performances of en-
g1nemen and train crews were watched
The tests were made to learn whether
the employees were constantly on the
alert for any and all sorts of signals or
for the lack of signals where they were
accustomed to find them.
During the six months in which the
tests were made over 156, 900 emergen-
ctes Were created. The average num-
br of tests made each day was S62. The
showed an efficiency record 996 per
cent perfect In the 4-10 per cent of
failures are included the cases where
where enginemen passed signals by a
few feet before hating their trains and
similar cases, which, while being tech
meal violations, were not such as would
make serious accidents to trains posi-
ole save in unsual circumstances.
Wh1le the tests were pseudo emer-
sencies. the failure to obey signals was
not lightly regarded. Failure TO observe
Try of the rules regarding the opera
ion of trains was disciplined. In con-
iucting the surprise tests the COM
)any officials sometimes extinguished
ignal lamps. When enginemen failed
o report the dark lamps at the next
tation they were laid liable to suspen- |
ion from service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
TENNIS FOR GAS BELT HoNoRs
Second Annual Tournament of District
to Be Held at Neodesha.

second annual tournament OF District
to Be Held at Neodesha.
Neodesha, Kan, Sept 3-Invitations
have been sent out for the second an
nual midcontinent oil and gas belt open
tennis tournament at Neodesha. Sep
TENDER IL to 16, inclusive. Eleven cucs
will be awarded the winners of the
tournament, as follows: Winner IN
singles winners in doubles, runner up
in singles, runners up in doubles, win
ner of consolation singles and winners
of the consolation doubles.
The challenge trophy in singles is d
solid silver loving cup, which must
be won three times, not necessarily IN
succession. Harry CockerilI of Nevada
is the present holder of the challenge
trophy The doubles challenge trophy
is solid silver loving cup and must be
won twice. not necessarily in success
sion. Harry Cockerill and A. B. Cock
Grill Of Nevada are the present holders
Of the trophy.
All entries should be made on or be
fore September IL to F. W. Alfred
treasurer of the Neodesha Lawn Tennis
association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
RAILROAD NEWS.
Contest for Western Business Is
on i'm Earnest.
Many New Features Being Added
to Gain Popularity.
MANY NEW LUXURIES.
Tea Is Served to All Patrons of
Great Northern Each Day.
Other Items of Interest in Rail-
way Circles.
MANY NEW LUXURIES.

Chicago. Sept. 4.-The contest fol
the passenger business in the ives
seems to be on in deadly earnest. MOI
only is the Burlington preparing tc
slash the time between Chicago and
Denver to an even days run. but the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
are preparing to reduce their SEIZED
ules to the northwest. Meantime
other competing systems are not
idle. Tracks are being improved and
steps are being taken to meet the
action of the Hill system.
But there is still a further innova-
ton. The Great Northern railway,
which has the distinction of being
the greatest carrier of wheat in the
world-of course lumber, iron ore
and a few other commodities help
to make nnage-seems to be go
ing after the passenger business in
the same aggressive way that charac-
terizes all its busines-getting cam
paigns.
Within the last few weeks several
innovations have been introduced on
the Oriental Limited with the idea OF
catering to that part of the public
that appreciates high class service
By special arrangement with st.
Paul paper news bulletins are flashed
to the trains from headquarters in ST.
Paul three times a day, thereby keep
ing travellers informed of the latest
events of Importance
Telephones have been installed in
the observation car and, on arrival of
the train, connections are made with
the citv circuits at Chicago, St Paul,
Spokane and Seattle; and plans are
under way to extend the service to
other cities
The time-honored broom has given
way to vacuum cleaning machines.
These machines are part of the train
equipment. and carpets, seats, up
holstery and draperies are cleaned
every day.
Between 4 and o'clock each after
noon tea is served to passengers in
the compartment car and standard
sleeping car. There is no charge for
the service.
The Oriental Limited makes the
run from Chicago to Seattle in
hours; carries electric |
lighted compartment observation |
cars, standard and tourist sleeping /
cars and coaches in addition to mail |
car, baggage and dynamo car.
The Great Northern is also calling |
It's patrons attention to the coal /
situation and impressing on them the
need of urging upon coal dealers and
arge consumers of COAL as we'll as
school and county officials the i'm
oortance of getting in the next win
er'S supply at the earliest date to
prevent the possibility of coal and |
ar shortage during the winter
months and consequent suffering.
such as was experienced a few years
lgo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
MUST BE IN GOOD HEALTH.
Lawrence School Teachers Must Pass
Physical Examination.

Lawrence. Kan, Sept. 4.-Dr Crum-
bine of the state board of health hasn't
any monopoly on measures to protect
the public health. The Lawrence
school board has gone him one better.
Lawrence school teachers will have to
undergo a physical examination this
year, before they can begin their work.
They WI have to have a little slip of
paper properly signed to show to the
school board.
The order includes everyone from
the superintendent down to the ele-
mentary teachers and the janitors will
probably be asked to show in what
condition their physical body is. The
board intends to do more this year for
the he-lth of the children-and also
the school teachers-than ever before.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
CLIMBED TO THEIR LIBERTY.
Two Great Bend Prisoners Escape
From County Jail.

Great Bend, Kan, Sept. 4.-George
Burns and Edwards, two of the men
brought from Hoisington on the charge
of stealing a barrel of whisky, escaped
from the county Jail, where they have
been held since their hearing before
Judge Clayton. Not having the $500
necessary for their bail they were
placed in Jail, two of them being put
on the second floor and the third man,
Seward, was on the lower floor for the
purpose of separation.
These men having access to the cor
ridor tore off part of the corrugated
ceiling. on the second story. going up
through this they made their escape
down the man hole on the east end of
the building. finally coming out through
the office door.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
LAWRENCE BOY BADLY HURT.
Was at Play When Heavy Iron Pip,
Eel Across Him.

Lawrence. Kan. Sept. "A serious
accident occurred at the old Santa Fe
round house. A heavy iron pipe fell
and struck Charlie Osborn, 9 years old,
across the abdomen and injured him
internally so badly that is likely he will
die.
Some boys were playing around the
old building and in some way knocked
the pipe down. The child was pinioned
under the weight until the screams Of
his playmates called the parents to the
rescue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
COURT FIXES NURSES SALARY.
Judgment for $1,000 Rendered in
Favor of Mrs. j, w. LOwery.

Wichita, Kan, Sept. 4.-One of the
largest judgments rendered in the pro-
bate court in several years was given
by Judge Kirk. It was for $1,700 and
was in favor of Mrs. J. w. Lowery of
Mulvane against the estate of Mar
garet L. Bowman, deceased.
The judgment was for services rem
dered by Mrs. Lowery in taking care
of Mrs. Bowman during her last ILL.,
ness. She was confined to her bed for
p months and died in May of this
year at the home Of Mrs. Lowery, in
Mulvane. Mrs. Bowman formerly lived
near Oatville. Her estate Is said to be
worth about $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
Night on Bald Mountain.

On a lonely night Alex Benton Of Fort
Edward. ". Y. climbed Bald Mountain
to the home Of a neighbor, tortured by
Asthma, bent on curing him with DIR.
Kings New Discovery, that had cured
himself of asthma This wonderful medi-
cine soon relieved and quickly cured him
neighbor. Later it cured his sons wife
of a severe lung trouble. Millions believe
its the greatest Throat and Lung cure on
Earth Coughs, Colds. Group, Hemorr-
hayes and Sore Lungs are surely cured
by 1t. Best for Hay Fever. Grip and
Whooping Cough Soc and $100. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed By Campbell Drug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04

not be told until the contents of the
cars are checked out at their destina-
ton, as the number of cases shipped
in each was not known by the con-
ductor in charge of the train, but
amount has been removed from near
the doors.
The local officers were notified of
the robbery but have found no trace
of the thieves or the stolen property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
HAS A HOLE THROUGH HIS LEG
Mexican Section Hands Engage In
Fight at OlmitZ.

Great Bend, Kan, Sept. 4.-Juan
Rusticano, a Mexican of uncertain
age, was brought to the hospital here
from Olrnitz. He was suffering from a
bullet wound in the leg but like most
of the Mexicans when they get in
trouble had nothing to say and pre-
tends that he can not talk English.
No complaints have been filed with
the county authorities, so it is not
known whether the trouble was about
a gambling debt or a woman. Those
who know about the Mexicans say it
is pretty sure to be one or the other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04

their history. and most of them were
doing extensive rebuilding, which
made fast time impossible. Owing to
ules the roads were subjected to a
good deal of criticism. Before decid-
ing to return to the old schedule the
Burlington made a record of running
its Denver trains on time 355 consecu-
five DAYS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
FRATERNITTEs MUST GO.
Kansas City, Kan, School Board Places
Ban Upon Them.

hanSaS CITY, han., School BOdFQ PIECES
Ban Upon Them.
Kansas City, Kan, Sept. 4-There
will be no Greek letter societies in the
Kansas City, Kansas, high school this
year, according to a decision made by
the board of education. The board
gave instructions to H. L. Miller, prin-
cipal of the high school; NJ. E. Pearson,
superintendent of instruction, and U. A.
Screechfeld, chairman of the teachers
committee of the board, to take what
ever steps they thought necessary to
stamp out the societies.
There are five Greek fraternities IN
the high school They are tie Phi
Sigma Chi, Delta Omicron Omicron, Pi
Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Theta and
Owls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
GOOD ROADS FOR ATCHIsoN.
Farmers Will Cooperate With the
County Engineer.

Atchison, Kan, Sept. 4.-The farm
ers in this county are holding good
roads meetings and in several sec
tions they have organized to build
good roads.
They will aid the county engineer in
his plan to have the roads in each
township dragged after every heavy
rain, each trustee to be made respon-
sible for the condition of the roads in
his township.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
JAY GoULD's LIFE DREAM.
Through Service Soon From NIississip
pi to the Pacific Coast.

St. Louis. Sept. 4.-The dream of
Jay Gould for through train service
from the Mississippi river to Pacific
coast points will be realized within a
few months, when the Missouri Pacific,
in conjunction with the Rio Grande
system and the Western Pacific, all
Gould lines, will operate trains be-
tween St Louis and San Francisco.
The new service will be the first pro-
vided over roads under one ownership
and control. Every mile of the route
will be. part of Gould system under the
personal direction of George ]. Gould.
The Western Pacific is the western
link of the projected transcontinental
line of the Gould system. 1t extends
from Salt Lake City to San Francisco,
and is the lowest grade line in the
west. It connects with the Denver &
Rio Grande at Salt Lake City. and the
Denver & Ro Grande connects with
the Missouri Pacific at Pueblo. The
new route will be via Kansas City and
Pueblo, with through service to Den
yer.
PA, what IS an optimism can opti-
mist, my son. is the man who makes him
self believe 1t will not rain tomorrow be-
cause he doesn't possess an UMBRELLA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
his automobile,

attempting to crank his automobile,
broke his arm.
He had stopped his machine on the
the engine kicked back, and the crank
struck him on the arm, breaking the
wrist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
FORT SCOTT DRoUTH BROKEN.
Thieves Inter Cars and Carry Away
Many Gases of Beer

Fort Scott, Kan, Sept 4-Three
refrigerator cars loaded with beer
entransit south on NJ, K & T. fast
train No. 401, were broken into and
robbed while the train was standing
in the Fort Scott yards.
The exact amount of beer taken can
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
REMoDELING HOPE BANK.
Will Have New Fixtures and a Fancy
Tile Floor.

Hope, Kan, Sept 4-The State
Bank of Hope has been torn up. go
ing through a process of remodeling.
The old floor is being torn out and re-
placed with a thick bed of cement
upon which a tile floor will be laid
New fixtures have also been ordered
and will be here in a few days ready
to install as soon as the new floor is
finished ready for use.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
HE TOOK HER AT HER WORD.
hrs. Louisa Isley Told Thomas Hicks
to Do Good Job at Killing Her

to Do Good Job at killing Her.
Galena, Kan, Sept. 4--Crazed with
Jealousy of a mysterious man Thos.
Hicks, a teamSter last night shot and
killed Mrs. Louisa Isley. for whom he
worked The woman had accompanied
another man to a reunion and when
Hicks demanded an explanation. when
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04

she refused it he declared he would
kill her.
We'll go ahead. but do good Job. .
she replied and he then thrice shot her.
A posse was organized and started IN
pursuit
Hicks was located in a barn but es-
capped, and has not been caught
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
Cancer Sanitariunn

After ten years of experimental work
on healing Cancer by various applications
we have now arrived at a fixed point by
which we cure this otherwise fatal dis
ease by new means which are free from
burning, cutting or plasters, yet active
and positive In its work
Office S28 Kansas Avenue. Topeka. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04
RExFoRD MAN BROKE HIS ARM.

Accident Occurred While Attempting
to Crank Automobile.
Colby, Kan, Sept A A. Bur-
chow, cashier of the Rexford bank
drove over to Colby and while here, in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04

Go to Burghart's and buy your
smoking supplies and get a rebate
check.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-04

The Prudential State bank savings
accounts.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-11-04
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Monday was All Saints Day and
Tuesday Poor Souls Day. Both were
properly observed, in the Catholic
churches. Services were held in ac-
cordance with the ritual of church.
All services were we'll sttended.
Fancy hard keeping winter cabbage
at Bishops.
A healthy man is king in his ow
right; an unhealthy man is an un-
happy slave. ,Burdock Blood Bitters
builds up sound health-keeps you
well. % At
Rev. Andrew Gillies, D. d., of
Minneapolis, delivered his great lee
ture, on "Jean Valjean' at the Meth
odist church Wednesday evening. 1t
was very fine effort and the audi
ence was greatly pleased. Space and
time prevent further mention in this
issue.
Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil for such emergencies.
1t subdues the pain and heals the
hurts. ta ,... % st
New dill pickles, just the right
size, at Bishops.
The business men of Sauk Centre
served chicken pie supper to about
200 persons one night recently, doing
all the cooking and serving. And ev-
en- the women admit that the supper
was d-Brainerd Dispatch.
1000 heads of the finest, hardest,
best keeping winter cabbage, at
Bishops.
Suffered day and night the tor
ment of itching piles. Nothing help
ed me until usrd Doan's ointment.
1t cured me permanently Hon.
John r. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala.