The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-01
STILL GOES ON
Brutal and silly Sport of
Chicken Fighting
HOLDS ANOTHER EVENT LAST NIGHT
This Time ia north Topeka % Their
North side Items or Interest


Notwithstanding the recent manifesto
issued by Mayor Harrison in regard to the
suppression of cooking mains and dog
fights, about sixty men and boys gathered
at Van Nechten's barn on West Norris
street, last night to witness the periodical
cock fight. There were five entries on
side. Durand Belts represented the north
side and Henry Mayors the south side
The purse was SO and the gate receipts
went to pay expenses. Fifty cents per
capita was collected from tho spectators.
Bets were offered freely on the north side
chicken from the start, but there were
few takers and not over a hundred dol
lars changed hands. Billy George was
chosen referee and the fight began.
Belts chicken won the first fight In two
rounds has antagonist dying In few
minutes after being taken from the pit.
Two more chickens We're entered, and
Mayors chicken was not in the fight
from the start, and didn't live to get out
OF the pit. There was large sized kick
made 1y the sports who had money on
Mayors chicken, they claiming that he
was not game, but the referee decided
against them
The third fight was more interesting.
and hackers of Mayors chicken c0ntin-
ued to put UP money after the fight be-
gan, but their favorite fell by the way
side In the fourth round.
When time was called for the fourth
fight betting was in favor of Belts chick
en- as it was considered that lie had Set
of sure winners. Tt took five rounds to
decide this match, but Mayors chicken
was the victor
ia the fifth fight the North side
chicken was again the favorite The
result proved that the judgment of his
hackers was correct, for during the third
round his antagonist flew out of the pit
and refused To again come to the scratch
thus giving Belts chicken four out of
uFe contests
There were a few ssscrub" fights, but
the betting was light. officer After
bridge. who was Ola night duty, put in an
appearance but did not Interfere. There
was some drinking but the crowd was
generally orderly. There was no fire
and the spectators were largely occupied
iii keeping warm. and the sport gener-
ally was not considered up to the stand
ard
Jerry Clark has moved his family to
1893 Taylor street.
All Stowe is enjoying a visit Of a broth
er from Lincoln, Illinois.
Mrs I. D. Kingsolver has gone to Gar
nett for an extended visit.
Charles Boltinghouse, Of the IRE de-
partment has lost fine water spaniel
which he thinks was stolen.
Mrs. Mary McGrew Of Chicago, is Wis
itng her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua
Browning. north of the city.
Mrs. Elmer Brewington, who was sick
So long before the recent loss Of her hus-
band. is much improved in health, and
is able to walk ont
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Brown, living on
East Gordon street. are said to be entitled
% the assistance and sympathy Of kindly
disposed persons. They are aged sick
and childless.
The Information given to the Journal
regarding the social held by Charity
lodge No rs, p. cf IT.. IS pronounced
false and misleading by Mr. j. a. Her
rick. That gentleman says Il was thor
oughly understood that the entertain
ment was for the benefit of Prospect
lodge at Shorey, and that the invitations
were So worded He says the matter was
voted on at a meeting of the lodge when
there were 25O members present and
there was but one vote against it.
Dr. j. p. Lucas Of Emporia is ia the
city for few days. He spoke last night
on -sIhe three-fold relationship Of man.
at 1910 North Kansas avenue. The doc
tor lis very pleasant and entertaining
speaker. Everybody was delighted. He
VIII speak at the same place tonight and
Saturday night.
Baldwin's "WiId Plum Blossom the
newest perfume, at A. j. Arnold So Sons
j am expert at making faces and offer
ten styles of cabinet bust photos at half
price-one dollar per dozen and up.
Come and see. Aldridge, 1918 North Kan
sas avenue.
The North Topeka Jewelry company
has removed to SO Kansas avenue. The
business viii remain under the manage
ment of j. I'D Van Laeys. who will be
pleased to meet all his old friends and
customers at the new stand.
Leave orders for bakery goods at st.
Louis bakery, zoos Kansas avenue
Go to Henry's for all kinds IF pump
repairs, $50 Kansas avenue.
Bottom prices on pumps at Henry's
859 Kansas avenue.
Anything you want Id the line of fresh
and cured meats at reasonable prices.
Goodman Bros, 81 Kan. ave
loaves of bread for nickel at Ed
Beuchner's meat market
Choice refined lard at 70 per pound,
leaf lard warranted strictly pure, at 1215c
per lb.. at Ed Buechner's meat market
Take your prescriptions to A. u. Arnold
& Son. S21 Kansas ave. Established 1870.
Try our Witch Hazel Cream for chap
ped hands and rough skin. A. J. Arnold
& Son.
Best lard on earth, our own make.
121so per Ib., at Goodman Bros, 841 II.
kan ave.
Choice eastern apples 30 cents q peck
at B. I'LL Hellers.
Oil heating stoves and baseburners al
cost. J. il. FOUGHT
% pounds of fine Pennsylvania buck
wheat -four for 91OO at J. Fl. Heller's.
15 los. choice refined lard for S1-O0, al
Goodman Bros, 81 Kan. ave.
STOLE A PAIR OF SHOES.
Man yFfth Holes in His Footwear Trisa 10