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The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
KANSAS JOCKEY WON.
Lester Reif Distinguished Himself at
Newmarket, England.

Random. Oct; 25.--At the opening of the
Newmarket Houghton meeting trial
plate was won by Tovaros, ridden by
Lester Reiff, the Kansas jockey. Tarol-
into, with Sloan up, finished second. The
betting was 10 to 1 against Tovaros and
to on TarOHnta- Aquascutum won the
Old Nursery stakes Downham, ridden
by Martin was second; Peaches, with
Sloan up was unplaced. The betting was
II to 2 against Downham; Sibola, ridden
by Sloan won the Scarborough stakes.
Boniface with Lester Reif in the saddle
was second. The betting was z to on
Sibola. Dark David won the FOrdham
Welter handicap. Sloan rode Myakka un-
placed.
Poulton, ridden by Johnnie Reiff, and
Blum ran a dead heat for a selling plate
The betting was 10 to 1 against PoultOn.
The dead heat was subsequently run off
and resulted in a victory for POultOn, rid
den by Martin.
Skoppos ridden by Johnnie Reiff. finish
ed first for the Limekiln stakes, Solitaire
vas second and Sweet Marjorie, with
Martin up was third. Betting was IL to
I against Skoppos and to 2 against
Sloan rode Old Buck in the race for
the Criterion stakes and finished second.
st. Nydia took first place. The betting
was to 1 against Old Buck.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
MooY AT ST. LOUIS.
Famous Boxer Says He Is Heavier
Than When He Fought Sharkey.


st. Louis. Oct. 25.-Charles (''Kfd'') Nc
Coy reached st. Louis in time to see
ChOynSki win from Moore at the Four
teenth street theater and before the bout
started he was introduced by Tim Hurst
and was warmly welcomed In answer to
cries for a speech, Mccoy stepped to the
ropes and said that he was in perfect
condition. and expected to win from Stiff
and Maher in quick order. He said that
he is aware of the fact that Maher is at
all times a dangerous man, but neverthe-
less he thinks he will get away with the
big end of the purse before many rounds
are fought. Mccoy is here to meet Billy
Stiff in a twenty-round go at the Coils
cum next Friday night.
he passed through St. Louis on his way
to New York to fight Sharkey. His skin
is clear, and he appears to be in fine trim.
He has a cut on the bridge of his nose,
the result of q punch which Joe Choynski
landed land him in the the. six round bout which
Il am a bit heavier now than when I
fought Sharkey," said Mccoy last night
but it will not take much work for me
to get down to my fighting weight. I will
do but little gymnasium work, and will
do most of my training on the road, as
the outdoor exercise is the best for my
lungs
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
RUHLIN TOO STRONG.
Knocks Jeffords Out In the Fifth
Round In New York.

New York, Oct. 25.-Jim Jeffords, the
young California pugilist, made his de-
but at the new Broadway Athletic club.
and was knocked out in the fifth round
by Gus Rubin, the Akron, o., giant.
There was a. lot of slugging in the first
four rounds and if JeffOrdS had not
mixed things up so freely, he might
have stalled off RUhlinS ruSheS. The
latter simply battered him down after
JeffOrdS had gained a very decided ad-
vantage. Rubin f1OOred him three
times in the fourth round and put him
out with a straight left early in the
next round. Rubin was a big favorite
in the betting, to 1 being freely laid
on him.
Gus Rubin was the first of the big
fellows to enter the ring. He looked fit.
He was accompanied by his manager
and trainer, Billy Madden, and Cockey
Boyle, Charley Goff and Joe Hurst, who
acted as his seconds.
Ten minutes later Jim Jeffords ap-
peared. He had as seconds Mysterious
Billy Smith, Billy Needham, Charley
O'Brien and Harry Tuthill. Jeffords
said he weighed 1872 pounds and Rubin
owned up to 100. They were announced
to go twenty rounds under Marquis of
Queensberry rules.
Round 1-Gus rushed and Jeffords
sent his left to the body. They clinched
and after they broke Jeffords tried
twice with his right, but missed. JEFF
fords sent his right to Ruhlin's ear and
then to the body. Rubin clinched and
III lA4C VI Gc1hoLWe1S sent his IlSlL TO Ine
body. Both We're fighting at close
quarters when the bell rang.
Round 2-Gus led for head, but was
blocked and they clinched. Jeffords
rushed, trying left and right swings
for the head, which were blocked. jim
jabbed the left to the body and face
and then shot his right to the jaw Gus
Jabbed left to the face. Both began
smuggling with JeffOrds having the call
up to the bell.
Round 9-Jeffords rushed and Gus
swung wildly. They exchanged left
on the face. and then Gus whipped
right and left to the head and smashed
hard hit on Jefford's nose, which be-
gan to bleed. Jefords staggered from
this blow and Ruhlin slugged him. The
Californian looked to be beaten, but he
suddenly braced up and sent a couple
of right uppercuts under Ruhlin's chin
which changed the tide in the Califor-
mans favor Rubin was very much
used up at the close of the round.
Round EThey got to close quarters
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
JEFFR1Es IN FIGHTING TRIM
Put Up Six Fast Rounds With Tommy
RYAN

Asbury Park, Oct. 25.-The daily routine
of training at the Jeffries camp was brok-
en- today by a six-round bout between the
champion and Tommy Ryan. The bout
was fast and furious, and some good
blows were exchanged Jeffries received
stomach. but gave half dozen in re-
turn When the bout was finished. the
minutes, wrestled with his brother Jack
and wound up the days exercise by skip
ping the rope nearly a thousand times.
As the date for the fight draws near,
Jeffries continues to get in better shape
much about the fight, but it is plainly
eXident that he is confident of winning.
S7 seen him 1, train for the, past week or two.
champions arm. thinks that his services
vii VII not be required much longer. Be
arm is also subjected to applications of
electricity.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25

handicap, at a mile and a sixteenth, for
S1yeear-olds and upward was the feature
was favorite at to 5, with Charentus
second choice and Warrenton the best
backed of the others. They were sent off
to a good stare and Box went out to make
the running. He showed the way up the
back stretch with Warrenton and Char
straightened out everybody rode his hard
est and in fierce drive through the last
sixteenth the three ran head and head
and Jenkins landed Warrenton a winner
by a short head from Box, who was only
a neck before Charentus. Only one fav-
Orite won.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25

Cincinnati, Oct 25-After Annie Balm
won the Covington Autumn stakes for 2
s., 900 to 81 500 BY Umbrella Bill Nc
Guigan. Mr.. Baker, one of her owners
bid the hlly in at that price. Ten high
and 1t was grand race throughout. Anna
Ba1n Won driving hard with the next six
horses behind her in a close bunch. AS
they crossed the wire she covered the dis
tance, five and One-half furIOngS, in l :073<,
which is the fastest time for the distance
at the meeting. Jessie, S, captured the
closing event at mile and a. quarter
from a big field in 2:07. Weather pleasant.
Track very fast.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
A. Gift From Rockefeller.

Cleveland, O.. Oct. 25.-The agent of
J. D. Rockefeller, in this city, an
nouneed today the gift by Mr.. Rookie
feller to the park board of 1926, 600 to
construct arches and rOadways under
the Lake Shore railway for the purpose
of connecting Gordon park with Rookie
feller park. which he gave the city and
for roadways and arches under Super
fOr street to connect two sections of
Rockefeller park
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
OUR FIGHTING TWENTIETH.

- . -
At the west entrance welcome
Home" displayed in the same way will
occupy a place of prominence.
Throughout the state house ground
electric lights will be placed in such
numbers as to make the grounds as
light as day. On the crest of the dome
other lights will be placed and the in
terror of the dome will also be illum-
mated. This will be the first time the
windows in the state house dome Will
be illuminated at night. The great
height of this structure will, when
lighted, make it possible for people to
see it many miles out of Topeka
Then, too, the state officers are go
ing to do some prize decorating in their
offices. In addition to the displays to
be made by the use of the electric
lights bunting and flags will surmount
all the entrances and the ~uilding will
seem to have been decorated for a May
festival. This is the first time in the
history of the state house when it will
be properly decorated.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
sCHAEFER IN NEW YORK.
Says He Is in Fine Shape For His
Match With SIossnn.

New York. Oct 25-That marvel with
New York ready for his coming match
with George S1osson.
Naturally; I expect to win said
cushion caaIToms daily fqr, the last three
weeks in Chicago. Men like Carter Stone
and Cation have been my, opponents. Ny
stroke is good, and I now have the angles
figured accurately. Every afternoon and
evening this week will put the finish
ing touches, playing against Ora Mortng-
StOn."
Schaefer and Slosson begin their three
nights match next Monday evening They
will play in the concert hall of Madison
Square Garden. The contest is 900 points.
cushion caroms 300 buttons to be played
each night The match is for $500 side,
each man having posted that amount
with Honest john Kelly. the stake
holder.
Last season schaefer beat -Slosson in
the balk line match but the New Yorker
won the cushion carom contest This time
the Chicagoan wants to defeat the stud
ent at cushion billiards and thus demon
Strate his supremacy cOncluSively.
SlOsSOn has been preparing for the
match for a month, playing against
''Shortstops'' Mclaughlin and Gallagher
nightly. He is not yet in his best shape
but is confident that in the next five or
six days he will get on edge for the bat
tie Of cues.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
Growth of Free Deliverv.

Washington. Oct. Pa very crafty
ing showing for the free delivery ser
vice is made in the annual report of the
operations of that bureau. There were
so offices added to the free delivery list,
making a total of 1855. The carriers
now on the rolls is an increase of 4 per
cent over the preceding year The gross
receipts were S6s, ,957, SIS, an increase Of
almost 22 per cent
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
KANSAS CITY AND RETURN
SO. 81 Via the Santa Fa.

on sale from October % to October %,
returning good until October 80. Six
trains a day in each direction.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
ALL KANSAS HONORS
THE TWENTIETH.

The prettiest and most effective
design will adorn the south steps A
design composed of cOlOred globes,
sufficient to display a large flag SUI
mounting an arch of incandescents
across the entire frontage of the en-
trance will be first put up. Underneath
and referring to the flag will be this
motto in electric fixtures brilliantly
illuminated:
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
TWAS WELL DEFENDED.

..........-...s.-. .....-..-.s........'
On the north entrance the following
will be displayed in a similar manner:
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
KANSAS CITY AND RETURN
$2.67 Via tne Santa n

on sale from October % to October %
returning good until October go sfx
trains day In each direction.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
Eczema!
The Only Cure.

Eczema is more than a skin disease,
and no skin remedies can cure it. The
doctors are unable to effect a cure, and
their mineral mixtures are damaging
TO the most powerful constitution. The
whole trouble is in the blood, and
SWift's Specific is the only remedy
which can reach.such deep-seated blood
diseases
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
- - e en n daaghter. - eon-

Hinued 70 spread until
her head was entirely
covered. She was treated
by several goed doctors,
but grew werse, and TIE
dreadful disease sp~ead
to her face. Sh e va 8
taken to two celebrated
health springs, but re-
rnirad NJ, t,enaat Rranr
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25

Aqueduct Races
New XOrk. Oct. 25.-Ths fourth Eaes. 8
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25

patent medicines were taken, but without
suAt until we decided to try s. S. s.. and by the
time the nrst bottle was finished, her head be-
gan to heal. A dozen bottles cured her COM
pletely and left her skin perfectly smooth. She
is now sixteen years old. and has magnificent
growth of hair. Not sign of the dreadful
disease has ever returned
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
27o4 Lucas Ave. St. Louis, Nc

Dent expect LEGAL applications of
soaps and salves to cure Eczema. They
reach only the surface, while the di-
sease comes from within. Swift's
Specific
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
AMUsEMENTR

AFTER THE M1ENow COMES THE WHALE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14
ONE NEGRO KILLS ANOTHER.
Lewis beverley Mortally Wounded
by Archer Payne.

Lewis Beverley was shot and killed last
night by Archer Payne. The shooting oc-
CURED in Fulton soon after o'clock, and
death resulted at the almshouse four
hours later.
The men are negroes. Beverley was
about 40 years old, and Payne's age is
put down on the books at the First sta
ton. where he is a prisoner. as Is. The
latter has borne a very good character,
and appears TO have had considerable
provocation for his act.
The tragedy had its origin, from all ac-
counts in a dispute about some trivial
matter. Beverley, who had been drink
ing. went TO the home OF Oldham Payne,
on Second street. or Highland row, be-
tween Denny and Nicholson streets, and
picked a quarrel. Payne ordered him
away. but instead OF leaving Beverley be-
gan TO hurl bricks at the old man, and
one Of them struck him. Then IL was
that Payne took down his old musket.
loaded with No. 4 shot. and fired on his
assailant. Tho load took effect I'm the
abdomen and thigh. The wounded negro
was taken to the almshouse, and every
thing possible was done for him. but he
sank rapidly. Officers Crump and Gentry
arrested Payne.
Coroner Taylor will hold an inquest this
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14
WHEELER LEFT OUT,
Somebody's B|under at the
Charleston Reunion
NO PLACE IN THE PROCESSION
His Absence from the Parade Noted
by Thousands.
EFFORT TO FIX THE BLAME.
xcxv.papcr Controversy Opened in
the News Of TO-Day-Charge OF
Want of Hospitality to Gov. Cand-
Ter and STAFF Falls FL
EFFORT TO FIX THE BLAME.

CHARLESTON, S. c., May 13-The
charge OF want Of hospitality to Cover
nor Gambler and his staff at the Confed-
crate Reunion falls fiat here. as neither
the Governor nor any member OF his stan
was here in the capacity of Confederate
veteran. and General c. Irvine Walker,
the South Carolina commander OF Con-
federate veterans, though he had received
no notification of their coming, promptly
assigned the distinguished Georgia CIVIL
ians d prominent place In the procession
on Wednesday. But, q more serious mat
ter il the failure. accidental or designed,
to assign General Joseph Wheeler any
place in the great procession OF Confede-
rate veterans.
General Wheeler came here at the IN
vitation of the veterans, and was the
guest Of United States Judge Brawiey, Il
one-armed ex-Confederate. He was 10
deliver an address TO the convention on
Thursday, and every tongue in Charles
ton sang his praises, but while the pro-
cession was moving on "Wednesday ne
was waiting at the Brawley residence 1or
a carriage that never came. HIS absence
from the procession was noted by the ex-
pectant thousands, who the next day
were to give him so magnificent an oVa-
ton at the auditorium.
WHEELER'S NAME NOT ON LIST.
The list. given by General Walker, oil
those who were TO ride in the procession
I'm carriages did not include the name OF
General Wheeler The public cannot see
vhv Wheeler's name was overlooked.
General Walker claims that the untor-
tunate blunder was due to committee
but the committeeman concerned mdig-
uantlv deny that they were in any way
connected with the affair. Judge Brawley,
General Wheelers host, will, in the sun
day News, tomorrow, review the whole
proceeding. and say that General Walk
or will have TO accept the blame, unless
he can show that his orders were ho'
carried ont General Walker Will reply
in the same paper, claiming a CONFUSION
of orders by two committees.
General Walker says that as cofnihaiiu-
or Of the parade il was TO his interest 10
make II as great a success as possible;
thai General Wheeler's distinguished ser
vices in two wars entitled him 10 every
consideration. General Walker regrets
nrofoundly that even the semblance OF
discourtesy should have been shown Gen
eral Wheeler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14

man. though stranger TO a good many
of the delegates. struck n responsive
chord In the hearts OF all OF them before
the meeting was over. by the able and
satisfactory manner in which he con-
Quoted the proceedings.
Representative w. A. jones, Attorney
General A. J. Montague, and Hon. X.
Walton Moore seemed 10 be the star at
fractions OF the occasion. Their natural
modesty, however prevented them from
taking any more active or conspicuous
part than the delegates demanded of
them.
THE meeting was a great success, and
fully and clearly indicates that the peo-
pie OF Virginia are alive to the principles
laid down In the Declaration OF lndepen-
dence, from which the Constitution was
largely drawn. The delegates TO the con-
ference seemed imbued with the convic-
tion that governments should get their
power from the governed. and 10 have
the utmost faith in the expression OF JEFF
ferson's. that the people can be trusted
DELEGATES BY DIRECT VOTE. TOO
'The election OF United states senators
by the people is no new idea or PROPOSE
ton to me, and as to primaries, l believe
all delegates 10 every political convention
should be elected by a direct vote, and
not run the risk OF tricky manipulator's
naming delegates In lost corner of his
county. and, as a delegate expressed II,
not advertising the corners"
PERSONAL NOTES.
Messrs L. A. Saunders and William j..
Payne, OF Richmond, arrived here last
night and are stopping at the Metropoli-
tan Hotel. Other guests are A. b. Gam
ner and wife. Richmond; III. Il. Shawen,
Leesburg, Va. $. G.. Stems, Lynchburg;
NJ. F. Bragg, Roanoke; J. N. Moore
IIenoir. y. c.; Samuel Walton, Falls
Mills. va, and c. j. and Mrs. Rixey, Of
Culpeper, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14
A HOME FOR DEWEY.
Proposition to Present One fnid TOT
NV PopuInr Subscription.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-secretary
Long said to-day OF the proposition to
present Admiral Dewey with home to
be paid for by popular subscription: The
proposed gift OF home TO Admiral
Dewey il not only a great and deserved
tribute to him, but an expression of the
generous gratitude of the people. II is
Something in which they wish to share,
and which the widows mite Will be as
big as the mhlionaire's check. Handsome
as is the gift, the spirit that prompts 1t
is still finer" ,
A NATIONAL COMMITTEE,
NEW YORK. May l3.-Assistant-Secre-
tarv-of- Treasury Frank "A. Nanderlip
has consented 10 act as chairman OF a
national committee TO provide residence
In washington for Admiral Dewey. This
form OF testimonial Of the national graft
suitable by Rear-Admiral Upshur, re-
tired. whose letter to the Brooklyn Eagle
in this regard was published on May
nth.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Charles II. Allen has consented to act
on behalf of the navy on the committee
of which Mr.. Nanderlip is chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14
THE MERCEDES SAILS.
Spanish Cruiser VIII 10 nrought e
Norfolk.

WASHINGTON. May 13.-The Navy De-
partment was notified to-day that the
former Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes
had sailed from Santiago. She will be-
brought 20 the Norfolk navy-yard. and
there turned over by the Merritt q Chap
man wrecldng Company to the naval au-
thorities. Much interest attaches to the
coming OF this vessel. as she Is probably
the only one OF the captured Spanish
ships OF any size which will be In cond!-
ton 10 be brought To this country
The Mercedes was the ship sunk In the
channel at the entrance OF Santiago hsr-
Dor as "a means OF barring IL TO tho
American warships. After the fall Of
Santiago an investigation OF the sunkeu
ship showed that she was I'm fairly good
condition, as she had not been sunk In
action, but by the opening OF her port
holes. A contract was made with the
wrecking company. by which they agreed
TO deliver her at the Norfolk maynard.
part OF the pay for services being condf-
toned on the successful execution OF the
work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14
ALONG THE ROUTE.
The President Impressed win inc
Scenery at the Bridge.

HOT SPRINGS, VA. May B.-Presi-
dent Mckinley and a few friends visited
Natural Bridge. Va. to-day; They left
the Homestead after an early breakfast
and at Sl5 o'clock started on their trip
over the Chesapeake and Ohio in the
special train which brought the President
10 this place The run was through a
mountainous and wild country. knowl-
edge of the Presidents intended journey
evidently had preceded him. for at every
station passed a group or men ana NO
men tried TO catch q glimpse or the Ex-
ecutiye and his wife.
All along the three-mile drive TO me
bridge were negro cabins, and at each
stood a group OF men and women ara
hand OF pickaninnies, who waved mats
and handkerchief" as the carriases
passed. At cross-road there were
humber of oId-time southern blacks. AS
the President passed. the ''old Cncles'
bowed their bare heads, and AIR. Mehin-
curious freak Of nature directly In
the centre Of the dome was called to the
president's attention. This was ais
,tnct impression Of an eagle. with OUT
stretched wings, such as Is on silver dol
lars made by moss and rock stained by
tha action OF water. Mr.. Mckinley was
rrsatlv Impressed by the scenery, and
So EXPRESSED himself several times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-14
FUNERAL OF MIR. FLOWER.
1t VIII Take Place This Afternoon
Iufermcnt ut WatcrtOWn,

NEW YORK. May 13-The body of
Roswell Il Flower was brought To this
city from PASSPORT L. l., early this
morning, on a special train. IL was ac-
companied by Mrs. Flower, her daughter,
Mrs. Taylor, the former Governors ne
phew, Frederick ;. Flower, and Drs.
Thomas III. and =. s. Allen, the family
physicians.
The interment will be at WATERFOWL,
n. Y. in the Flower family plot
Mrs Flower has been unable to see
any one this morning being under the
care Of physicians She Is Frustrated ty
her husbands death. There was con-
slant stream of visitors at the house al
day.
The arrangements for the funeral are
not yet complete. There Will be private
services tomorrow morning. At 4:3O
O'clock public services will be held IN st.
Thomas's church, and Immediately after
m the Grand Central station. where a
special train will take the party to Wa
tertown. n. Y.