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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
LATE SPORTING NEWS.
List of Prizes for the State Cir
cult Cycle Races
At Topeka, Now ON Exhibition
Several Handsome Medals.
The Big Three Each Win Their Game
in the National League-Atchison
Defeats Topeka

The list of prizes for the state circuit
now on exhibition at Hayden's jewelry
store, follows:
One half mile open, professional
First prize,$25 in gold; second prize,$1O;
third prize, So.
One mile tandem open, amateur
First, two diamond studs.
One mile open, professional-F1rst,
$25; second, $40; third, So.
Two mile handicap, professional
First, $35; second, SIS; third, So
Ten mile open, Professionalism,
$50.
Two mile handicap, amateur-First,
silver tea service; second, gold ring
with setting; third, leather travelling
bag.
One half mile open, for boys between
the ages of IL and 16 years-First, gold
watch; second, gold bicycle bell.
Two mile amateur handicap-First,
diamond stud; second, pair Morgan &
Wright bicycle tires; third, travelling
case.
One half open mile, amateur-First,
diamond stud; second, pair of Morgan
& Wright bicycle tires; third, Smith &
WeSSOn revolver.
One mile novice-First diamond stud;
second, umbrella and cane.
one mile open, amateur-F'irst prize,
diamond stud; second, gold set ring;
third, pair of bicycle shoes.
Medals to be competed for are the J.
B. Hayden medal, for the one mile anna
teur handicap, five mile state champ
iOnship medal; two mile state champ
ionship medal; one-fourth mile state
championship medal, and the L. A. A.
cup, for the one mile handicap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
CINCINNATpS CHANCES.
Manager of the Reds Talk of Their
Pennant Strength.

The Cincinnati Enquirer says: Man
ager Bancroft and Captain Ewing both
declared tonight that they saw the pen
nant glimmering ahead through the Wis
ia of games yet unplayed, and both said
that analysis, not hope, was the basis
of their prophecies.
Mr.. Bancroft was the more conserva-
tive of the two, but even he said he did
not think the handicap of ending the
season away from home was sufficient
to keep the Reds from at least having
the chance of spending some of the
Temple Cup money.
Here, in brief, are what I consider
Cincinnati'S chances to be-, he said.
1.-The Reds are now second. They meet
Cleveland next and should succeed in
taking two out of three games, if not
the entire straight. Pittsburg comes
next, and the Pirates are not playing as
good as they ought. Then comes the
western clubs, st. Louis, Louisville, and
Chicago. The Reds will win the ma
jority of those games, and on August Is
at the start of the eastern trip, have
no doubt that we will be second, and
So by a good, clear balance The east
is the rub, will admit, but no one ac-
cuses Washington or Philadelphia with
playing good ball. and we, in addition,
have always had good luck with Ba1ti-
more. 1 am ready to take all chances
and say that we will finish first or sec
Ond.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
OLD SOUTH DAKOTA FORT.
Outer and Inner Walls Clearly Defin-
ed With Ditch Running Be-
tween Them

st. Paul. July 31.-Capt Louis De
Lesley of this city reports the discovery
of prehistoric fort in South Dakota.
The walls are very acute, and the slope
is on three sides of an angle of As de-
greeS.
Nothing could be more clearly defin-
ed than the outer and inner breastworkS
or earth walls, with a ditch running be-
tween both at depth of Is feet and a
width of ten feet.
On the north side of this fort is a
natural defense in the shape of a water
course. The east side almost joins the
high prairie lands. At this point was
found a well marked entrance or gate
wayySand the ditch between the earth
work walls is almost unnoticeable.
Three mounds, located in a straight
line north to south, were evidently de-
lenses of this gateway From each side
of the gateway run two smaller bitches
connecting at the outside of the outer
wall with a straight ditch, at present
obliterated AT the northwest side of
the fortification was found a spring. At
the end of this passa geway is a we'll de-
fined mound, evidently used as a means
of defense for this important passage.
Returning to the main gateway was
found an outer gateway, also defined
by three mounds, and from there
marked passage or ridge led along the
side of a hill One-eighth of mile to
where a very large spring still bubbles
out of the soil.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
MAKES LIARS OF MEN.
Col. Fred Grants Opinion of New
York Police Methods.

New York, July 31.-Colonel Fred D.
Grant has given out a statement in part
as follows:
81 have forwarded to Mayor Strong
my resignation of the position which 1
now hold as police commissioner.
will not recede one step by acquiescing
in the methods of obtaining evidence
against disOrderly houses, which the
majority of the board favor and have
decided upon. 1 believe firmly that
SneakS and liars of men, who, to be
proper guardians of the life and prop
erty of our citizens, should be trained
to do only what is honorable and up
right. 1 decline to be a member of the
board as an obStructionist, neither will
methods are enforced to which 1 am
cOnScientiouSly opposed
Mayor Strong late this afternoon an
nDunced his acceptance of Colonel
Grants resignation, which takes effect
at the close of business tomorrow.
Replying to Colonel Grants letter,
Mayor Strong says:
Relating to the particular subject
upon which you dwell as the reason for
your resignation, l sincerely regret that
you have not found it consistent with
your views and principles to evince
associates by the record of your vote,
while continuing to cooperate with
them upon other matters not connected
with a question upon which you so rad
ically differ from them. However,
your resignation has evidently been
well considered and is so worded as to
leave me no other alternative than to
accept it. 1t is therefore accepted
The mayor said he had selected the
man who is to succeed Colonel Grant,
but he would not announce his name.
The appointment will be made tomOr-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
WESTERN ASSN STANDING.
ON THE L. A. w. CIRCUIT.
Programme of the Meets at Hutchin.
son and Wichita.

Secretary c. L. Colee of the Hutchin-
son cyclists and A. j. Musselman, secre-
tary Of the Wichita meet, have sent out
their entry blanks for the Kansas cir
cult races at Hutchinson, August 49,
and Wichita, August 20 and n. The
Hutchinson handicap entries close on
August IL and the open class on Au-
gust II, while all entries at Wichita will
close August 10.
The races and prizes are as follows:
HUTCHINSON, AUG. 10.
Mile novice. first prize value $40; Sec
Ond, value $40.
Two mile, handicap, professional, first
prize $50 cash, second SIS, third SO.
One mile open, amateur, first prize
value $25, second value $15 third value
So.
One-half mile club championship, $25
medal.
One mile open, professional, first prize
$50, second $40, third So.
Two mile handicap, amateur, first
prize value $25, second value SIS, third
value So.
One-half mile open, amateur, first
prize value $25, second value $40, third
value So.
WICHITA, FRIDAY, AUG. 20.
One mile, boys, first prize, value $15
second value 81, third value 81.
One-half mile, anna teur first prize
value SIS, second value $10 third value
So
One mile open, professional. first
prize cash $25, second cash $40, third
cash So.
One mile open, professional, first
prize cash $25, second cash, so, third
cash So.
One mile open, amateur, first prize
value $50, second value SIS, third value
So
Two mile handicap, professional, first
prize cash $25, second cash $40, third
cash So.
Five mile handicap, amateur, first
prize value $40, second value SIS, third
value $40.
WICHITA, SATURDAY, AUG. 81.
One mile open, Sedgwick county, first
prize value 500, second value &c. third
value SIS.
Five mile state championship, $25
gold medal
One mile open, professional. first prize
cash $25, second cash $40, third cash
S.
Two mile open, amateur, first prize.
value $25 second value $40; third value
S.
Five mile open, professional. first
prize cash $50.
One mile, 2:20 class, amateur. first
prize value $25, second value $40, third
value So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
THELOVEJOY MONUMENT.
Dedication Day Fixed for Monday
NoVember 8.

Alton, Ill, July 31.-The Lovejoy
Monument association has finally Sc
lected as the date for the dedication of
the LOVejoy monument November 8.
Sunday, the 7th, is the Goth anniversary
of the murder of Elijah P. Lovejoy in
his printing office at Alton by pro-
slavery mob, and the dedication will
be held on the Monday following, and
be made an anniversary event.
This monument was built at total
cost of $32, 900. OF this sum $25, 900 was
appropriated by the state. The bal
ance was raised by private subscrip-
tions.
The monument stands upon a beau
tiful promontOry on the eastern bluffs
of the city, and may be distinctly seen
from steamers on either the Missouri or
Mississippi river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
IS THIS A MIRAGE,
Or Is it Really A. G. Forney's Inten
ton to Run.

The representatives of Governor
Leedy's administration are somewhat
interested in the announcement that
Senator A. G. Forney has decided,
among other things, to run for COVER
nor in the next campaign. In this an
nouncement, it is claimed by Populist
politicians, appears the hand of Jerry
Simpson, who proposes to open a fight
on Governor Leedy and the remainder
of the administration because of the
active interest the governor is said to
have taken in aiding w. L. Brown
scheme to secure the overthrow of
Simpson in the next campaign for con-
gress. Brown and Simpson are enc
mieS-bitter and pronounced. Simpson
was mainly instrumental in securing
Browns defeat for state printer and in
return Brown proposes to defeat Simp-
son for congress.
Simpsons hope is that the governor
will relinquish his interest in Mr..
Browns fight and call off the dogs of
war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
SHERMAN'S BRIEF REST.
He Will Remain Only Week With
His Daughter at Amagansett, L. I.

Amagansett, L. L, July 31.-Secretary
of State John Sherman arrived here this
week, accompanied by his private sec
rotary, Mr.. BabcOck. His brother, Maj.
Sherman, and Mr.. and Mrs. McCallum
were at the station. Secretary Sherman
rode to the Ocean House and was soon
resting on the broad veranda, enjoying
the ocean breezeS.
Secretary Sherman said:
"On account of important business it
will be impossible for me to remain
here over a week. While I am here I
shall drop all official cares and avail
myself of an opportunity for a rest. I
shall take morning walks, anGckf posi-
BILE, regain my health
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
VANDIvERr TO LEAVE.
Things Have Grown so Unpleasant
He Will En- CRATE to New York

cided to leave Kansas, and in the fall
in the city yesterday afternoon and an
nounced to his friends that he had de-
cided to leave Kansas and in the fall
will remove to New York city and en-
gage in the practice of law. Mr.. Van
divert alleges that the prohibitory law
and its operation has had a great deal
to do with the destruction of the prac-
tice of law in western Kansas and that
he proposes to go where there is .'plen-
ty of business and plenty of money
with which to transact it.
People who are familiar with the sit
uation in Edwards and PaWnee counties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
Chean Rates East.

Chicago for S10.50 and to ST. Louis for
$40 July 18th to 21st inclusive; also on
July 23d, 26th and 30th, August I'd, 9th,
9th and 18th. Proportionately cheap
rates to all eastern points. For further
information call on F. A. Lewis, City
Ticket Agent, 525 Kansas avenue, or J.
G. Fulton, Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
BURTON FOR GOVERNOR.
Curious Suggestion by an Erratic
Editor at Lawrence.

The Lawrence World apparently has
little regard for the future of the Re
publican party in Kansas. The World
says: He is the best campaigner in
the state, a man whose candidacy
would mean one of those stirring cam
paignS that takes everybody out of the
doubtful column, and as governor he
would be a great success. We have
been talking about running a man who
could show that he had done something
and if this be the test Burton can dis
tance them ALL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
Emnoria's Bad Plavin%

Abilene, July 31.-The newly organ
lied Emporia team seems to be no i'm
provement over the old one Abilene
simply smothered them yesterday at
ternOOn.
r. H. E.
Abilene .......1oO 10 8 900 2-17 Is 6
Emporia ..OO 90 O1O0 0-1 6 z
Batteries: Abilene, Boulder and
Hughes; Emporia, Lucas, Weeks and
Faulkner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
PITTSBURG Z. CHICAGO S.

Chicago, July $1.-Stupid fielding. base
running and inability to hit at the right
time again lost game that the Colts
had plenty of chance to win. Sugden was
fined and ordered to the bench in the
fourth for abusive language: Pitcher
Hastings was struck on the instep by q
vicious line in the eighth and forced to
retire. Attendance 1900. Score:
Chicago ............0 y y
Pittsburg ..........3 0 = "a L
Batteries-Chicago Briggs and Kit
fridge; Pittsburg, Hastings, Hughey and
Sugden.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
H. S. Clarke Saws No.

H. S. Clarke o Lawrence denies
that he is a candidate for chairman of
the Populist state central committee to
succeed John w. Breidenthal. He says
the governor has not mentioned the
subject to me- and adds II have no
desire to secure it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

washington, July 31.--The game was
Mercer being hit freely. The feature of
the day was Browns home run with the
bases full.
Maui started in to pitch for the Orioles.
but was so wild that he lasted only one
inning and Mercer gave way to Swain at
the end of the sixth. Here changes We're
made when Stencil and Clark We're put
out of the game for disputing decisions.
Attendance, 1900 Score:
washington 4O5 o 2 90 oil IA 4
Baltimore .......0 2 3 0 2 0-15 Is 0
Batteries--W Washington, Mercer, Swain
and Farrell: Baltimore, Maui, Honer,
Clarke and Bowerman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
BOSTON Z PHILADLPHIA 3.

perbly and had Boston at his mercy until
the eighth inning. Then the visitors
triple, which, with a base on balls, net
ted five
sprained his ankle. Their respective
places were taken by Boyle and Bob AL
len. Attendance, 4,793. Score.
R H. z.
Philadelphia Oo200o-9 2
Boston ..........0 20 0 0 0 5 / Z 10 3
Batteries-Ph Orth and Glenn
ents, Boyle; Boston, Klobdanz and Ber-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
EMPORIA SHOOT.
Gun Club Will Give an Amateur
Tournam ant August So

Emporia, July 31.-The Emporia Gun
club will give an amateur tournament
August and 6. The old jack rabbit
system will be adopted.
Two hundred dollars in prizes will be
offered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
Junction Citv Defeats salina.

Salina, July 31.-Junction City won
the second in the series of games with
Salina. The score by innings was:
Salina .....0 l 0 0 / o.
Junction City .......0 0 0 1 2 IA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

have other reasons which they will as
sign for the loss of law practice by
Judge VandiVert.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
Giants Get WiImot.

Minneapolis, July 31.-Walter Will
mot, ex-manager of the Minneapolis ball
team, has signed with New York. He
leaves to join the Giants Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

Burning, itching skin diseases in
stantly relieved by De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve, uneQualled for cuts,
bruises, burns. 1t heals without leav-
ing a scar. G. w. StansfieId, 632 Kan
SaS avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31

Taxation Bromo Carb sures headache
and neuralgia; guaranteed by all drug
gists or money refunded. Price 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
PEORIA.
Peoria

Il. II. E.
Batteries-Burris and Quinn; Nonna-
maker and Brett and Sullivan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
BURLINGTON
R.H. E.
KEOKUK.
r. IT F.

Des Moines ..-.....0 1 o. o. CO 9 5
Batteries - Hackett, McGreevy and
Graves; Cooper, Price and Pace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
THE WESTERN LEAGUE.
MILWAUKEE,.
WESTERN LEAGUE STANDING.
THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
ROCKFORD.

X. II Il
E EeSaf Earid: .9J9 SSSS1E2
Batteries-Dolan and Huff; Mahaffey
and Fuller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-31
PHILADELPHIA



gen.
NEW YORK 8, BROOKLYN 1.
New York, July 31.-Joyce'S ball tosserS
game Rusie was almost invincible, four
hits being all that the Brooklyns could
get off his delivery. Their one run was
made on Warmers bad throw to Joyce
was veritable lake account of the
recent rains. Attendance, ESQ., Score:
New York .....0OO O01 Sd 10 2
Batterfes-New York, Rusie and War
ner; Brooklyn, Payne and Burrell.
ST. LOUIS !. LOUIsvILLEs
the ninth inning won the Browns the
game from Louisville today. The Colo
nels secured the lead in their half of the
ninth inning Evans was put IN TO pltch
Grady singled to the left, sending in the
tieing and winning run.
The visitors runs were due to loose
fielding by the home players. Attendance
1900. Score.
Louisville 110o01OO3- Sc 8
st. Louis ...........-2 O01011 - u +
Batteries-Louisville. Cunningham, E,v-
ans and Wilson; st. Louis, Donohue and
Murphy.
CINCINNATI s. CLEVELAND 2.
Cincinnati, July 31.-The Reds defeated
the bench in the seventh inning for kick
ing, and Wilson was substituted. Attend
ance, 5000. Score:
Cleveland .....2 o o. O000-2 4
Batteries-Cincinnati. Breitenstein and
PETIT; Cleveland, Powell, Wilson and
Crigger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

with the stirring string run through the
middle
The low bodice is generally cut round al
the neck. There Is no return to the perfect
round of winter or two ago, but the pre-
vailing shape is. IL you Will permit such a
description, square rounded at the cor
EerS.
Details of the Toilet.
The dainty mulls. tulles and GAUGES over
colored slips, so much in evidence all sum-
mer. are well worth little freshening.
There will be nothing prettier this winter
for small dances for young girls.
One of the most effective new blouses
l have seen is of delicate shade of blue
glace. 1t is laid in fine tucks at the yoke
and has a Medicf collar of mauve velvet
OVERLAND with cream-colored guipure and
softened inside with white chiffon. A chif-
fen fichu is tied lightly in front, the ends
reaching below the waist. There is a short
bolero of mauve velvet and guipure. The
sleeves are of shirred glace, with shoulder
frills of chiffon run with the narrowest of
mauve velvet ribbon.
For daylight wear all fur costumes are
growing constantly in favor. An extreme
~ smart one is of Persian lamb, with a
band of ermine edging the plain gored skirt.
The short coat is cut in points at the bot
tom and opens on pointed ermine vest.
The sleeves have wide ernline cuffs and
there is a tabled ermine collar. A small
round hat of the same fur and a muff
can be added. ELLEN OSBORN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
The Vanishing Quaker.
From Lippincott's.

Only lately have Philadelphians beeun
10 realize and reflect upon the disappear-
ance OF the Quakers as we knew them: only
iateiy has 1t been brought home to us that
gradual obliteration of the old uncom-
promising orthodoxy has set in which
means the ultimate absorption of the sect
Even now, rare as is the old garb on The
streets where 1t was such a common sirbt
TOT SO many years ago, the assertion that
the society is diminishing would meet with
uoubt and hesitation. We are SO familiar
with the Quaker. he is SO necessary and
potent type IN Philadelphia, that we
would not accept the warrant even of
statistics, yet, now that the visible limit
Eas been reached, what can we do hut
awake to the change? We see few broad
orlmmed hats and drab bonnets whore we
ence saw many; of those who wear them
the most are old and trembling III there
are young Quakers, how are we to recoy-
nize them! Not by their dress, at any
rate, except in so far as plainness of cut
ana sobriety of colcr still rule the taste
OF Friends, whether wealthy or in moderate
circumstances; the distinctive costume Is
beifg laid aside, with many of the distinc-
i've customs. And why? Because the
society is losing its control over its younper
II embers! because its rigid rules no Ion
ger suffice to hold in check the buman
spirit, with its unconquerable love of free
Com? This Is the common exnlanation
and the ole desired by those who love
romance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30
A SURE SIGN.
She Spilled the Salt and Qunrreled
Over IL.

Sne spilled the Salt and Quarrel ed
Over IL.
| From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
You women said Mr. birmingham.
ARE always making fools of yourselves
| over your superstitions. Hero YOU are.
worrying just because you happened 10
spill a little salt. Why. it's ridiculous.
Perfectly ridiculousw
"Oh, yes" Mrs. birmingham replied. II
suppose it is. But I've never known Il to
happen yet, without making me Quarrel
with somebody. I've noticed it a thousand
times"
"A thousand times. your grandmother,
What's the use of exaggerating things like
tbat! III bet you never spilled salt TWEEN
ty times in your life, and il lou uuarr.led
AFTER doing it 1t just happened so. that's
Perhaps it just happened. but tha,,s
the very thing that worries me- L don't
went II TO happen. And as far as being
supersttious is concerned, L guess you're
J ,,Ls ABOUT as bad as the next one. Didn't
you nave to spit over your right arm and
mop three times around an Imaginary cir
cle, Mnen you saw the new moon over
your ieit shoulder the other night?"
blamed fuss about it,
. On, yes. it's well enough to try to blame
II an on me, but L guess you wouldn't have
SELF s'uf
We'll, that's what a fellow gets for mali
ing Iool OF himself to please his wife"
II seems 10 me you are sometimes very
wiling to make a fool of yourself To please
me, put you are never willing TO do any
tnihg else to please me-"
oh, OF course mott Why, I'm the most
horrible wretch that a woman ever prom
isea 10 love- cherish and obeyr'
Henry birmingham, | want Won to nm
oerstand that L didn't promise to obcv,''
You did," " o'e''
NO, 1 didn't; When the preacher said
mat didn't repeat it,
II all the same. It's part of the mar
rage service" ''A
don't care. There is no reason ub,
VIE should have to obey when the hus.
pand isn't compelled to do So"
mere isn't, Ell? Why, most women are
Yes, l know that. They prove II bv
getting married" ~
On, well go on, OF course you've pot
70 nave the last word. A man might as
wen Try TO reason with a donkey as "a
Iy 10 get woman to take a sensible viau
OF anything. Confound il, / Sometimes
wish could throw down everything ana
ger out of this forever
Ihen he grabbed up his hat and hurried
away without kissing the sweet 1it,Ia
woman goodbye. after which Mrs tn
nhgham threw herself upon the Iounea
buried her face in the pillows and sohhed.
kn-knew the moment L sn-snilled The
salt that L would quarrel with somebao
10y! Ii ne-neyer f-f-f-failsi B-o-o-o-o-