The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-12
Work Is Progressing on Melan
Bridge Extension.
Nearly All Obstruction to Elk.
cayating Removed.
SOME HINDRANCE YET.
Street Railway Tracks Are
Still Delaying Work.
Bill ard Resigns From North To-
peka Drainage Body.

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With the exception of the tracks of
the Topeka Street railway and the
wires and poles of the Western Union
= Telegraph company all distractions to
the excavating for the Melan bridge
extension are out of the way. The
tracks will be moved some time "in the
sweet by and by according to pres
ent indications.
The Johnsons, who are in charge of
the excavating, say that the company
every day promises to send men down
to do the work, but so far has done
nothing. They also state that this is
delaying them, as among other things,
the tracks and trolley system as now
located would interfere with the OPP
Grafton of the scoopShovel tramway.
The Independent Telephone company
finished tapping their wires and have
them relocated out of the way of the
digging. The Bell people, gas COM
pany and waterworks are also out OF
At the south end of the bridge the
excavation is down about IL feet be-
low the ground surface. 1t probable
that at this point the excavating for
the central pier foundation will begin
tomorrow. The hole will be go by 80
feet in extent and So feet in depth, be-
low the lowest point of the general ex-
cavation.
A number of Topeka people who have
tuberculosis patients in their families
are planning to rent part of the James
tract north of Garfield park from the
Provident Association. for the purpose
OF caring for, at their own expense, the
victims. The association has the priv1-
lege of sub-letting the grounds for this
purpose At present arrangements are
being made to rent space for three
tents to come under the provisions
mentioned. Indications are that more
will follow. While there was some dis
position at first on the part of those in
the vicinity of the camp to object to
it's location on account of fear of con-
tagion, Secretary Justin of the asso-
cation. explained that there was no
cause for alarm, as that the patients
would not be allowed to go back and
forth to town. However. the friends
of the patients may visit them at their
tents It is likely that a croquet ground
will be made in the park for the pat
tents recreation in pleasant weather:
A we'll has been drilled and board
walk now connects with canvas dwell
ings Great interest is being manifest
ed in the camp from all over the city.
At present about ten tents have been
erected, but indications are that others
will also be located at the tent SAM
tariunl.
Community Comment.
THAT JENKINS APPOINTMENT.
Now many Topeka women are saying
to their husbands: Il told you SOL!
And Holman was a Sunday school
man!
ooh, lemon juicer' is becoming a
popular girls crossword.
Where is the old-fashioned youth who
could whip his weight in wiidcats?"
somehow or other'' said Bill Black
today, IT can't work up much lather
over 'Chanteeler from what have
read of it and don't care if never see
the play"
A Miss Harper is said to be one Of
the best musicians in the vicinity of
Topeka. Something in name.
And after the county officers of Reno
county have disposed of Encarnacion
Rivera, the Mexican what will they do
with his name?
At the next joint meeting of the
Spinisters' Union and Bachelors club
the following subject is suggested to be
discussed: Should the new city COM
mission pass an ordinance regulating
the size of the meshes in feminine fash
ionable hosiery"
If you wish to make a small man
really angry, just ask him how much
he weighs.
This is the season when the really
thoughtful IandIady provides sassafras
tea for her boarderS-
A Topeka woman is so original that
she always bites a round hole in the
center of her bread before eating it.
For sale: A pair of pre-shrunk false
teeth. Ivory effect. Guaranteed not
to fade or bite when putting in. A B. c.
Nearly every nan. when he gets con-
fdential, will tell YOU how he is re-
lated to a Revolutionary general.
The only claim to distinction pos
sessed by some families is the owner |