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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-05

way; was subsequently assistant su-
perintendent of Nebraska division on
Union Pacific railway; February, 1888,
to October, 1889 chief clerk to general
superintendent of A. T. & s.. F. rail-
way, December 1, 1889, to February,
1901, superintendent of car service;
February, 1901, to May, 1907, super1n-
tendent of transportation, May, 1907.
to date assistant to the second vice
1909, to date general manager, Anna
rillo. Tex, of western lines.
Fox's Rise From Bottom
Mr.. Fox, who goes to Amarillo to
become general manager of the west
ern lines. has been with the Santa Fe
thirty years. He was born in Marys-
Vile, O., october 9, 1863. and was edu-
Gated in the public schools. He en-
tered the service of the A. T. & S. F.
railroad August H. 1880, as operator,
since which he has been. consecutively,
July 1884 to September 1889. agent
at various stations. Rio Grande and
New Mexico divisions: September,
1883, to April, 1892, chief dispatcher;
April. 1892, to February. 1897. train
master Rio Grande division; Febru-
ary, 1897. to December %. 1900,
trainmaster, New Mexico division;
1901, superintendent Western division;
January 81, 1901. to March IS. 1908
superintendent New Mexico and Rio
Grande divisions; March Is. 1908. to
April 27, 1905, superintendent Middle
division: April 81 to July 1. 1905, gen.
eral superintendent, Western Grand
division; July 1. 1905. to date. gen.
eral superintendent Eastern Grand di-
vision, office Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-05
Former Succeeds Late MIR. Hur'
ley in Topeka.
FOX in KOUNS' PLACE
General Superintendent Pro-
NOTED and Goes to Amarillo.
Beth Men Are Veterans in Rail.
road Work.

Charles w. Kouns. general manager
of the western grand division of the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe has been
named general manager of the eastern
lines, succeeding James E. Hurley, who
died in Karlsbad, Austria, August 16.
Fred c. Fox, general superintendent
Of the eastern grand division, has been
named general manager of the west
ern lines and will succeed Mr.. Kouns
at Amarillo, Texas. Both appointments
become effective October 1. No appoint
ment of a superintendent to take the
place of Mr.. Fox has been made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-05
"Ffrst Aid to WiIted. +"

Her "first aid to the wilted" is the
name a woman who goes to town
daily in summer has given to a set of
restoratives she is never without They
consist of a small flask of camphor
water lotion. a bit of absorbent cotton,
the smallest atomizer that can be
bought, a small box of powder and a
homeopathic vial in which is a tea
spoonful of aromatic spirits of ammon-
ia. Also she carries fresh linen col
lar, and she has been known to be in
town during the hottest day and ap-
pear fresh looking at an outdoor res
taurant in the evening.
"Camphor water lotion is boom"
she declared. ut is cleansing, of
course-far more so than soap-as-
tringent and rather refreshing. The
atomizer? Why, there is toilet water in
that; violet by preference, but the odor
may be what one chooses. The OBJ
sorbent cotton is my wash rag, figura-
lively speaking, for towels are not al
ways to be had, and I do not care to
carry a soiled handkerchief with me
Besides, cotton crusheS into the small
est possible space when fresh, and is
thrown away when used. 1 use abb
sorbent cotton for face powder much
of the time in summer instead of puffs.
| 1t Is always fresh, you see.
ITO proceed to my renovatins
method when in town in summer
"a close veil over my face in the
|
warmer, and it undoubtedly makes me
| look better, SO 1 wear that. When ]
| issue from the station 1 look rather
! well, / think, but after about two hour.
town begins to show its effect, and
feel horrid, too. Then it is that 1 hie
me to a dressing room in one of the
| large shops and get cool
''I take off my veil, unfasten my col
lar and wet the absorbent cotton with
the camphor water lotion. Face anc
meek are thoroughly gone over, anC
the cleansing feels good. I assure you
Then I spray on a little toilet water
powder face and neck thoroughly, fast
en- my collar and go forth a reinvigor,
ated woman. A fresh collar, which
always carry, I do not necessarily pu
on; but it will be well to have one il
case the day is intensely hot, or sta,
longer than I expected. 1t is astonish
ing how much more se1f-respecting
clean collar will make a woman feeli'
I-Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-05

by r. L. Holmes of Holmes & Yankey,
and by Dale & Arnidon. Mr.. Amidon
returned from Europe Friday night
and Immediately became connected
with the interests of Mr.. Naftzger.
A peculiar condolences arises in
Mr.. Amidon's connection with the
case, as it was he who was prosecut-
ing attorney for Sedgwick county
when John Callahan was convicted
for robbing the bank at Clearwater, in
which Mr.. Amidon's law partner,
Judge D. M. Dale, is interested. The
Clearwater bank is owned by Judge
Dala's brother.
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1t is the talk in railroad circles that
the appointment of q general superin-
tendent of the eastern lines to succeed
Mr.. Fox probably will be given either
to R.. ]. Parker. general saperintendent
of the western lines or to II. w Sharp
general superintendent of the western
district of the eastern lines. State
ments have been made simultaneous
with the appointment of Mr.. Hurley,s
successor that the other appointments
will not be announced for several days.
Mr.. Kouns territory includes all the
lines between Chicago and Newton to
wellington and part of Oklahoma. Mr.
Fox in going back, west returns to a
country for which he has pronounced
fondness. His territory is from New
ton to Denver to FL Paso and we'll
ington, west over the cutoff and Pecos
Valley line.
Kouns With Santa Fe Since 1889,
Mr.. kouns was born October, %, 1854.
in New Holland, o. He entered rail-
road service in February, 1871, since
which he has. been consecutively to
May, 1874 brakeman, telegraph opera tor
and with Kansas Pacific railroad:
May, 1874, to October IT. 1876, train dis
patcher, National and Great Western
railroad; February to June H. 1877. car
accountant for Galveston, Harrisburg
& San Antonio railroad June II to
August 1, 1877, freight conductor on
International and Great Northern rail-
way, August 1, 1877 to November, 1879
chief train dispatcher; November, 1879
to november, 1880, trainmaster, Feb
ruary to September "a, 1881, train dis
patcher on Missouri Pacific railway Of
Texas & Pacific railway. October, 1911.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-05
JAMES R. KEENE IS ILL.
His Relatives Are Gathering at His
Bedside in Alarm.

Lexington. KY, Sept. 5.-James r.
Keene, the New York stock broker and
horseman, who is i'll with pneumonia
at the Good Samaritan hospital here,
was no better this morning. His lungs
are badly congested and alarm is felt
as to the outcome All relatives are at
his bedside except his son, Foxhall,
who is on the way here from New
York.
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EXPECTS MORE RAIN.
Weather Bureau Forecasts Showers
Tonight and Tuesday.

Continued showers are expected by
the weather bureau observers. The
forecast is for partly cloudy weather
with showers tonight and Tuesday.
Topeka has been overhung with
clouds today and rain has fallen in
termittently; 81 of an inch was the
downfall registered at II o'clock.
At that time the river stood 9.S
feet, a rise of 3 in "a hours. The
ground now is thoroughly saturated
and water falls will swell the river
though no dangerous rise is expected
as the weather bureau does not ex-
pect enough rain to cause danger.
The river will rise slowly tonight and
tomorrow, according to the observer.
Precipitation reports from over the
state show a rainfall as follows: Bak-
er, .02; Dresden. oil; Hayes City, .12;
Macksville, 90; Manhattan, 40;
Usage City, AS; Wichita. .56; Dodge
City. 90; F't. Scott, 2.06; lola, 80;
Mcpherson, 90; Sedan, 1872; Toronto,
04; Kansas. City .1S.
Over mat rain fell in all parts of
Kansas except the extreme south
western part. In the last 48 hours
there has been good drenching all
over Kansas.
Temperatures recorded from seven
until twelve o'clock were as follows:
Z o'clock .6s 10 o'clock .... .65
s o'clock IS IL o'clock -. .6S
o'clock ...65 IL o'clock 49,. 6S
Wind four miles an hour from the
east.
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Weather Indications.

Chicago. Sept. 5.-Forecast for
Kansas: Partly cloudy with showers
tonight or Tuesday, cooler tonight
in southeast portion.
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to July, 1883, trainmaster on Interna-
tional & Great Northern railroad; July
1883, master of transportation on Cal
weston, Harrisburg & San Antonio rail-
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Continued on Page six.)
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CONTINUED on Page SIKH
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
THE MANNING FINES MANNING 3. e., APRIL, 20 1910
An Unnatural cane.usi,n.


Now she was enSconccd With her
sweetest and most cherished girl
friend In corner OF the piazza. and I
seated just Inside the French window
behind massive rubber plant
Rather significant vegetation under
the circumstances. for, curious as to
maiden condolences. candor conpels
me to admit listened
The bride in prospect cooed her bliss
soulfully into her nciGhbor'S ear. but
through al opening in the leaves |
could observe that the latter bi; her
lip now and then and did not appear
enthusiastically joyous or conEratula-
tory. as warranted by tho occasion.
But the innocent cooling and amorous
Gurcling did not cease
And TO think 10 think. quoth she.
that such heavenly bliss as fell 10 i:y
lot might have escaped n,e forever:
Dear Bob. Did l ever tell you he had
proposed to me twice."
Then the unsympathctic auditor as
sumed an air of innocence.
Didn't you hear him the first time:"
she inquired with raised eyebrows.
She IS not going to be the maid OF
honor.-EXchanSe
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
The Gun Charmera.

Among the more superstitiously In
clined Of the sporting c!ngalese are
gun charmers. who allege that a gun
may be charmed in different ways and
By different methods. An essential
part Of the process. however, appears
20 be the mutterinS Of certain formu-
lac.
A gun. the charmers say, may be
charmed IN any one Of the following
four ways: o. So that It VIII wound
the animal fred at. but will not XIII
outright: c. so that he who carries it
shall find nothing worth shooting; 3)
so that it will not Kill anything flying.
but Will XII, animals that run. and
() so that It VIII not Kill anything
that runs. but will KIN anything flying.
No gun can be charmed at all II the
owner takes the precaution Of rubbing
some pork fat on the barrel or at
taches piece OF the outer skin Of the
rat snake to the stock N such way
that It cannot be seen
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
Tho Rich.

It Is a great mistake to believe that
the rich are holding US down. As
matter Of fact. they are pulling us up.
II there were no rich people TO keep
our eyes glued upon the great gulf
between having and not having none
Of us would hustle We have TO have
the rich mans mansions proddinS US.
his power scoursing US and bis auto
mobile butting IS to get anywhere at
Ill. We have to see his wife and
daughters IN silks and jewels and
realize what OR OVID wives and dauGh-
ters without these things think OF US
as providers to peel our coats OF and
get into the game. None Of US can 80
out driving with such as we have and
suffer the rich man to whiz past US
IN prism glass and FURNISHED brass.
throwing dust in our eyes and gasoline
IN our hair. without doing better IN the
great area OF human endeavor for the
next two or three days anyway Bless
ed are the rich. for they fill US with
shame ar: new resolve and make US
to wonder what in the Sam Hill We
have been doing all these years.-St-
Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
eu.oa,s ae,ide Of Ahxdos.r

II was after Lord Byron arrived In
Greece that he wrote that beautiful
poem THE Bride OF Abydos" and that
exquisite song the Maid Of Athens.
which, says s Paris contemporary.
every Englishman Of culture knows by
heart Documents enable US to estab-
lish the true identity Of the heroine
OF this poem. She was one OF the
three daughters OF Mr.. Black. English
vice consul at Athens, at whose house
Byron for some time lived. After the
departure Of the poet Theresa Black
married an archaeoloSist. II. Pittakis.
whose widow she became several
years later. Her beauty. her charm.
her elegance, conquered every heart.
including Byron's. In 1873 the hero
inc Of the poet was an old woman OF
upright figure and still showing signs
Of her to-me-- beauty. With aSe had
come poverty. The London Times,
moved by her distress. opened at this
epoch subscription In her favor. She
died IN 1S15.-London Globe
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
Abolition Of the Duekins Stool.

The most noteworthy Of Al! the In
s:rumcnts designed Tor the correction
OF Ere's offending daughters was the
duckins stool, known as the tumbrei
and the trebuchct. = post. acr.ss
which was & transverse beam turning
on :: swivc! and with 4 chair IL one
end. was set Up on the edge OF q
pond. Into the chair the woman was
chained. turned toward the water
q muddy OF dlthy pone was usually
chosen for this purpose when avail
able-and ducked half . dozen times.
or Il the water infaned her instead
Of acting as danper she was let
down times innumerable until she was
exhausted and we'll nigh drowned.
From the frequency with which We
find It mentioned in old local and
county histories. iu church wardeps
ind chamberlains. accounts and by the
poets (Gay, for one. has q description
Of the process in his third pastoral.
The Shepherds Week. we shall
probably not be wrong IN concluding
that at one time this institution was
kept up all over England. In Liver
pool it was not formally abolished
until 1716.-London Graphic.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
Silly Billy From Bolton

In a certain town In the north Of
England there Is man known by
the name Of SILLY Bully. Not feeling
well one day. he sent Tor tie doctor.
After examination the doctor asked
him II he would take note to the
Model lodging house and he would
give him s;1pence. So Billy. not lik.
Ing to refuse. said he would But on
the way there he came across street
sweeper that he knew. He told the
sweeper where he was going. but he
said If he would take the note he
would sire him threepence. So OF
be went and gave the landlord the
note. and be found the following writ
ten:
"Give this man 4 bath and keep hin:
In til tomorrow morning. and will
cali and see him"
So the following morning the doctor
came and was shown into his room.
Looking at the man, be exclaimed:
This is lot the man sent!''
"So. It's not, and I'll pound Silly
Bnly's head of when see him. the
sweeper repiied.-Londoa Telegraph.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
rag HomE WATER su9pLX.

TIE TIME "NsSn oS'eea.
The healthsulness prevailing IN any
home depends in part upon the whole
sornecess OF the food consumed. but N
nrch larger measure upon the water
supply, the purity OF which IS largely
affected by the proximity Of contami-
natiog causes, such as the seepaSe
from the harnyards and eessDoels.
Where Il IS not feasible to install c
toilet system with water tight drain
age to cesspool located at safe dis
tance from the water supply the most
rational equipment for the Clubhouse
is q substantial drawer made oc two
inch stuf. the contents Of which caa
be killed by the addition ec s.aked
lime from time to time md which can
be hauled aeeld and dumped as often
as may be necessary. By such dis
posal Of night soil the danger OF CO..
tamination Of the water supply IS ne
auced to minsnnn We realize that
this IS not 4 pleasant subject to dis-
cnss. but it IS practical and vital and
concerns chiefly those who are least
aAse to foot heavy DOCTORS bills.
Where cesspool Is already In bad
shape conditions may be improved by
dumping in BALI e barre! or 50 Of
QuicSlime. which VIII put quietus
on any disease germs which may be
lurking there. It should then be clean
ed out and filed up and better sys-
tenn installed
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
Circumspect.

A rery circumspect and consc!en-
tious young Miss Of four was sent into
the par!or Of 4 certain Philadelphia
household to entertain a caller for q
few minutes until her mother should
appear.
The conversation drifted to discus
sion Of the youngsters intellectual ac-
quirements. and the visitor asked:
"Do you know the alphabet. Marie"
Yes, ua'am."
"WIll you say It for me-"
Marie began slibly enough. but aft
er she had given three or four letters
she stopped short. saying. III you
please, ma'an / don't think better
say any more-"
And why notT' asked the caller,
surprised
Those are not all know" explain
ed the youngster; but, you know.
mamma says I mustn't tell ali I
knowr"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
All Named Alike

A certain Lord Westmoreland fell IN
love with the daughter Of Child. the
rich banke-, who. however. would not
hear Of the match The lovers IL spite
Of this met secretly and kept their love
alive, while Child complacently con-
Sratu!ated himself that his daughter
had forgotten her whilom lover. One
day, meeting Child IN club. Lord
Westnorelcad said, What would you
do il, Ike my friend, you were in lore
with a lady and her father refusoi his
consent to allow them 10 marry:
"Why. run away with her. OF
course" replied the unsuspectias Child.
Lord Westmoreland promptly follow
ed the advice Of the banker. who be-
came so Eate that he refused to for
give the young couple and. dying. be-
Queathed all OF his vast wealth to their
child. Sarah IN order to secure the
wealth Lord and Indy Westmoreland
named all Of their six children Sarah.
boys Observation-Disclosures Commercial
Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
Tho CREEPING kaMr.

The sun was shining brightly down
on t.: farmyard. and under large
willow tree \ number OF rooibeSkjes- =
small, red beaked birds-were feeding.
Suddenly q Kafir appeared and fell on
his knees about ten yards behind the
birds He crept yard nearer. but Il
had not been watching him very
closely ( could have sworn that he did
not move. The man seemed to be all
In one piece BE moved entirely, not
in sections Of knees and legs and arms
and upper body Then be wtnked at
me, 50 certain was be Of the success
Of his exploit am certain some OF
the birds saw this alien figure, yet so
;nperceptible were his motions that
they did not suspect he was human
5eing-and q foe Nearer and nearer
be drew. Suddenly he lay still. meas
ured the distance with lis eye. and
then, with lightning motion. he
stretched forward and grabbed. The
birds arose. alarmed. shrieking shrt1ly
all but one. And that one was fut-
tering, terrified and helpless. in the
Kamr's huge hand.-Loudon Standard
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
Marble Polishing.

Marble polishing IS simple and
quickly done. The cakes are carried
from the saving room and placed on
q fat revolving iron table. The iron
brushes OF the rough particles on the
surface, and the operation takes about
five minutes. Then the slab Is at
tackled by man with IN emery wheel.
Three grades Of emery are used, and
it's only about q minute to each grade.
Next come three doses Of felt each
time the felt growing finer in grade.
TIE felt is attached in 4 layer to
fat wheel. spun by electricity. and as
It huns you can see the marble be-
sin to sparkle. The finishing touches
are put on with the use Of 9 fine felt
rub. oxal!c acid and oxide Of zinc.
The operator simply smears the sur
face with the mixture. gives couple
Of minutes vigorous turn Of the wheel.
and the slab then goes to the packer
New York Press.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
A Raileaad Man. Dream.

Railroad men are strong on dreams.
One morning an engineer came down
to the train masters Office and declared
that he would not go out on bis run
that morning and asked for layoc.
His superior asked him what the trou-
BILE was. and when be said that be
had lad q dream in the night that
troubled him he was laughed at and
an effort was made to induce him to
take his run out But he refused and
was urged to tell his dream
Il dreamed last night that my broth
er was killed In q head-on collision
near Topeka" be said. "and later I
dreamed that old COS blew up" As
COS was bis engine. be resisted the
laughter Of his friends and would not
take he- out, and another man was
sent for to take the job
That afternoon the boiler OF COS e1-
ploded on the road, killing the sub
stitute engineer and the fireman A
week later the engineers brother was
killed In collision, as be had dream
ed.-Chicago Inter Ocean
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
How . Coal Firo Protects Itself.


A curious way In which z FIRE In the
heart Of coal pile keeps i:self from
being put out is noted IN q mining
Journal Such fires often start IN the
interior Of large piles Of coal owing
to heat developed by slow oxidation.
which Is prevented By the size Of the
pile from escaping into the air. Such
Ares are difficult to put out owing 20
the fact that the burning mass turns
the coal around 1t into coke. which is
nearly impervious to water. The pile
may thus be thoroughly drenched
without putting out the fire. which It
never really reaches. The only way
to dea, with the situation Is to drive
into the pile 4 sharpened iron pipe.
long enough to reach the burning coal.
ard then to couple hose to the upper
end and turn on the water.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
Field and Nye.

Eugene Field was great lover OF
old books and quite collector OF
them. His means were not adequate
to his desires, b. rever. end one OF the
quaintest proofs cf this was slip OF
paper found By q purchaser Of an old
volume In Fields handwriting. evil
dently an impromptu verse:
Kind friend. sor goodness sake forbeaT
To buy the book thou Hndest here.
For when do obtain the pelf
mean to buy the book myself.
Another bit Of rhyme which is thor.
oughiy American is IN the preface to
one Of Bill Sye'S books. II runs:
Go. little booklet. so.
Bearing an hoaored name.
TIL everywhere that sou have went
They're glad that you have came
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1910-04-20
Saved From The Crave.

Il had about given up hope, after
nearly four years Of suffering from a
severe lung trouble" writes Mrs. NJ. l.
Dix OF Clarksville, Tenn. ''Often the
pain in my chest would be almost uu-
bearable and ! could not do any work.
but DR.. Kings New Discovery has made
me feel like new person. It's the bes;
medicine made for the throatand lungs.
Obstinate coughs, stubborn colds. hay
fever. Ia grippe, asthma, Group, rron-
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