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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
BURNS KNOCKED OUT.
Zeigler Wins the Bout After Being
Almost Whipped

New York, Sept 9.-Owen Zeigler.
formerly of Philadelphia but now of
Bath Beach, N. Y, turned what seemed
to be an inevitable defeat into a victory
last night before the Broadway Ath-
letic club, where he met and whipped
his old-time opponent, Charley Burns
of Cincinnati.
The men had previously fought TWEEN
ty rounds to a draw. They met at
catch weights. Burns had at least ten
pounds advantage in weight and was
very strong and aggressive. In the
opening rounds Burns was the agrees
scr and in the fourth round Zeigler
went down twice. In the following
round Zeigler looked worried and both
men seemed tired. Science was cast
to the winds completely and they sim
ply slugged each other. In the seventh
both fell in a clinch. Burns after hit
ting Zeigler rather low on the body,
extended his right hand as if to apollo
gize, but ZeigIer merely hit his op-
pOnent on the jaw. This enraged Burns
and in a wild rush he threw Zeigler
heavily on the ropes. Burns then sent
his left to jaw and Zeigler fell through
the ropes into the arena of the seconds,
who showed him back into the ring at
the clang of the bell. In the eighth
Zeigler received a lot of punishment in
the ropes toward the end of the round
in a very weak condition To the sur
prise of everybody, Burns particularly
Zeigler in the next round sent a sue
cession of right smashes to the western
mans head and face. Burns showed
signs of WEAKNESS and became groggy
A swing from Zeigler put Burns down
on MS back and he remained there for
nine seconds and the bell saved him
from a knockout.
Coming up for the twelfth Burns was
almost as good as whipped and Zeigler
rushed him, shooting rights and Iefts.
forcing terrible pace. A left to the
chin from Zeigler was followed by a
right under the heart and Burns tum-
IN "a
knocked out that the bout was stopped
and Zeigler got the decision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
MIR. DAVIS HERE.
Special Agent of sellsForepaugh
Show Gives an Interesting
"Reminiscences
"Reminiscences

Charley Davis; special agent Of the
Forepaugh-S Sells Brothers Circus FEEDER
triumph at Madison Square Garden. New
York in April, reached Topeka today. He
them is a tale of the fierce struggle be.
tween the old Forepaugh show and the
James A. Bailey, during the season of 'S4-
white Elephant War by the circus peo-
1T will be remembered" said Mr. Da-
Wis, that each show possessed a sacred
white elephant of Siam Not content with
its possession each endeavored with tig-
err like ferocity to discredit the genuine
other attractio6s We're lost si-1f Of IN ne
advertisements caIiinp aftenfior, 10 fhe
sacred elephant attended by a retinUe
of Siamese priests Each management ex-
pended thousands of dollars in efforts to
establish the genuineness Of his animal
and to disprove the claims of the other
1t was without doubt the hottest circus
fight that ever took place in this country
No agent who participated in it wiz ever
forget it 1t was a case of work night and
day for six months. At the close of the
season of "a the public had become
fatigued with the fight and the up-to-date
managers Immediately suppressed their
more or less sacred pachyderms and q
priests We're minus their jobs
story Of the death. by the pneumonia
route, of the Forepaugh white elephant
the country and generally believed that
very volatile and versatile animal Is still
with the troupe The winter following
his extinguishment as a sacred elephan-
tine diety, he was taught to do boxing
act with his trainer, big, black. 'Eph'
Thompson-:a very remarkable negro, by
the way, who is now running circus Of
his own in Germany Thompson renamed
the elephant John L. Sullivan. IN honor
of the Boston boy, and by that name he
was known for several seasons until the
novelty of the thing wore off with him
ana he began landing Knockout blows
in place of the gentle taps he. was sup
posed to deliver. This led to his second
retirement as a feature, but it vas not
for long. An elephant is not worth much
to a saw dust impresariO unless he can
be utilized for other than exhibition pur-
poses.
John l. sullivan ans wering to the name
of OthellO, and the Jealous Moor he is
today, being one of the Shakespearian-
named elephants cavaliers in the group OF
eight big pachyderms that form a quad
rifle set and tread the measures of the
old fashioned country-barn dance OthellO
is still the star elephant of the country.
Patsy Meagher and other experts pro-
nOunce him the WiSeSt of all elephants
He is only twenty-five years old now. and
has time for many more careers. Barnum
and Bailey's Albino pachyderm was burn
ed to death in the Bridgeport fire of 81 q"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
SPORTING NEWS.
Mccoy Is Matched to Meet
Mccormack Again.
They Are to Fight at Catch
Weights, Sept. 27th.
PER CENT. RECEIPTS
Sailor Sharkey Cuts His Foot
Severely
And May Not Be Able to Fight
JefRries.

New York. Sept. Skid Mccoy and
Jack Mccormack, the Philadelphia
heavy weight, who recently beat the
Kid in one round at Chicago, were
matched last night by Tom O'Rourke
to meet in a twenty-round bout at the
Lenox Athletic club on September Il
O'Rourke sent for Mccormack to come
on and see the battle between Mccoy
and Thorne, and, as Mccormack ac-
cepted the invitation, he witnessed the
fight. When it was over O'ROurke ask
ed him if he would box Mccoy at the
LenoX club. Mccormack said he would
and as O'Rourke had a set of articles
of agreement with him, he handeu
them to Mccormack, and the latter
signed them Immediately With NC
Cormack's signature to artlcles
dressing room and also got the latter
consent to fight Mccormack. This nght
should be a slashing good one, as polh
men are determined to win at all haz-
ards. This fight will clearly prove
whether McCOrmack's defeat of Mccoy
was a real one or of the huke Slnd-
They are to box at catch weights 1or
so per cent of the gross receipts.
George COnsidine has posted check
for 81 900 with Sam Austin as a for
felt, showing that Jim Corbett is sin
ceFe in his desire to fight the winner
of the Sharkey-Jefries contest at
Coney Island October %. Managers
Brady and O'Rourke have agreed to
give COrbett a chance at the winner,
hence the posting of the forfeit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
KANSAS FAIRS.

Following is a list of fairs to be held
in Kansas in 1899, their dates, locations
and secretaries, as reported to the state
board of agriculture and compiled by
Secretary F. D. COburn:
Allen County Agricultural society
c. H. Wheaton, secretary, lola; Sep
TENDER 5-S.
Anderson County Fair association:
C. H. Rice, secretary, Garrett; Septem-
Der 26-29.
clay County Fair association: E. E.
Hopes, secretary, Clay Center; Sep
Coffey County Fair association: J. f.
WoodfOrd, secretary, Burlington; Sep
TENDER Ills.
Cowley County Fair association: W.
J. Kennedy, secretary, Winfield; Sep
TENDER 1922.
Douglas County-Kaw Valley Fair az
ISOLATION; Tracy Learnard, secretary,
Lawrence; September 1915.
Finney County Agricultural society:
D. A. Minis, secretary, Garden City;
September 1915.
Franklin County Agricultural socie-
ty: E. M. Sheldon, secretary, Ottawa;
September 1922
Greeley County Fair associations: 7.
B. Newman, secretary, Tribune; Octo-
Der 40
jackson County Agricultural and Fair
association: S. B. McGreWs secretary,
Holton: September Ills.
Jefferson County Agricultural and
Mechanical association: Edwin Snyder.
SECEELdIH- OSkdlOOSds oEpAEIuDEF 20
Johnson County Cooperative Fair
association: ]. NJ. Warren, secretary,
Edgerton; September 1923
Marshall County-F'ra nkfOrt Fair as
sociatiOn: c. w. Brandenburg, secrs-
tary Frankfort; September 1929.
Miami County Agricultural and Me-
chanical Fair association: W. J. Car
penter, secretary, Paola; September p
Is.
Morris County Exposition Company:
E. J. Dill, secretary, Council Grover
September 1923.
Neosho County-Chanute Agricultural
Fair. Park and Driving association:
Aug. Barrels. secretary, Chanute; Sep
TENDER 6-9.
Ness County Fair association: sam @.
Sheaffer. secretary, Ness City; Septem-
Der 14-1e.
Usage County Fair association: c. H.
Curtis. secretary, Burlingame; Septem-
Der SIS.
Osborne County Fair association: NJ.
E. Smith, secretary, Osborne; Septem-
Der 12-15
Riley County Agricultural society:
Charles Kleiner. secretary, Riley; Sep
TENDER 5-S
Saline County Agricultural Horticul-
tural and Mechanical association: H. B.
Wallace, secretary, Salina; September
$3.50.
Sedgwick County-Wichita State Fair
association: H. G. Toler, secretary.
Wichita; September $3.50.
Rocks County Fair association: David
B. Smith, secretary. Stockton; Septem-
Der 1922
Butler County Fair association: Chas
Dillenbeck, secretary, Eldorado; Oc-
tober Sc.
Jewell County Fair association: Le-
Roy Hulse, secretary, Mankato; Oc-
tober 3-6.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
LIPToN's CARE OF HIS GREW.
Brings a Big Vessel From Boston For
Their Accommodation.

New York, Sept.9.-The expected trial
of the Shamrock under a bigger rig did
not take place partly owing to the ar
rival of the new tender, the Plymouth,
and partly to a breeze which Sir Thorn
as Upton thought was a bit too stiff
for the test which he had in mind Con-
Sideration for his men was another fac
tor which served to delay the trial un-
der racing rig. The crew of the Sham
rock had been quartered on the Nonow-
antue, a ship which Sir Thomas discov-
cred was too small for their comfort
He accordingly chartered the propeller
Plymouth, a vessel large enough to ac-
commodate a thousand passengers. The
Plymouth arrived from Boston early
this morning.
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STOPPED SUDDENLY.
Opponents of Progress Quit Talking
In Santa Fe Ohces.

For the past few weeks. since the au-
ditorium proposition has been promi-
nently before the public, considerable
knocking has been going on at the
Santa Fe general offices. Several en-
ployes who are opposed to the building
of an auditorium and city hall from one
reason or another took every opportun-
ity to talk against the proposition. A
few days ago they suddenly ceased TO
say anything about the matter, and
when approached refused to discuss the
question.
This action on the part of the"knock-
ers'' caused considerable surprise
among the other employees until it be-
came known that they had received an
official request to stop talking opposi-
ton. In other words the knockers
were notified to cease their attempts
to defeat the proposition.
Besides having the best interests OF
the city at heart, the Santa Fe, like the
other Topeka railroads, are in favor of
the auditorium for the reason that il
will be to its advantage to see To-
peka a great convention city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
ODOR OLE RUGS.
New Insect Which Fills the City
With a Disagreeable Essence.

Two men sauntering down Kansas ave-
nue. in opposite directions last night, met
in front of a drug store and stopped to
talk Suddenly one of them hurriedly
made a survey of his coat sleeves, shirt
bosom and trouser fronts
What's the matter asked his friend;
Either you or I are on fire." said the
other, continuing his inspection. Don t
you smell burning cloth2'
The friend elevated his nose for a mo-
ment. by George l do he replied and
Immediately he commenced a similar in
spection of his wearing apparel.
The proprietor of the drug store was
standing near the door and heard the con-
versatiOn. Gentlemen he said, neither
of you is on fire. It's these eonfounded
green bugs you smell"
The two men ceased their personal in
spection and looked at the screen doors
of the store. They were covered with
little green bugs, and thousands of them
lowered about the electric light outside.
Then they noticed for the first time that
a disgusting odOr, more like that of
burning hair than burning cloth, came
from the swarms of green insects.
The bugs represented variety of insect
that has never visited Topeka before to
anyone's knowledge They swarmed about
the doors of the buildings along Kansas
avenue and about the electric lights in all
parts of the city. The odor from them was
nauseating.
No one seems able to explain the pecu-
liar smell that the insects brought with
them into the city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
PROFIT. S5OO,OOO, 600.
That Is What the Standard Oil
Company Has Made.

Washington, Sept. 9.-Vice Chairman
Phillips of the industrial commission
was the principal witness before that
commission today Taking the stand
to reply to Mr.. Archbold he said that
he as an officer of the Pure Oil COM
pany and of the United Pipe Line COM
pany had not made any oVertures to
cent years and that Mr. Archbold's
statement was both false and SANDER
Gus. He said that the Standard com
pany had made an average of dollar
a barrel, or about $500, 900, 600 in the ag-
gregate on the total quantity OF oil
marketed
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WILL DEPOSIT $4,000.
Dollar Gas Man Gives Evidence
of Good Faith.

A proposition has been made by Mr.. w.
J. Faulkner, the man who expects to build
a gas and electric light plant in this city,
which should satisfy the members of the
city council on the question of good faith.
He proposes to deposit So 600 with the city
clerk before the mayor signs the ordi-
nance that is passed, providing it is an
ordinance acceptable to him. In reference
to this point, he says he is willing to agree
to any reasonable amendment in the or
dinance he has submitted.
Mr.. Faulkner has written to Topeka for
Incorporation papers, and a copy of the
new charter laws of the state. He pro-
poses to name his company the Topeka
pany.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
WESTERN LEAGUE STANDING.
BASEBALL NOTES.

Frisk of the Reds is one of the few
new pitchers whom the Phill1es dldn
find troublesome.
Freeman of the Washingtons has
made more home runs this season than
the whole New York team put to-
gether.
Philadelphia is trying to secure Al.
MauIs signature to a contract ALBERT
does not like the salary that is offered
him.
Pete Bowling has been suspended by
the Louisville club. He has been too
conviviaI of late to suit the manage
ment.
Beckley had a clean batting record
in the first game. He reached hrst
four times on hits and twice received
President Freedman has not seen his
team play game this season Lucky
man.
Cleveland lead the league outfielders
in the matter of assists.
Cross of the Philadelphia has han
died almost one hundred more chances
than any shOrtstop in the league. He
also leads in errors.
An effort is being made to have the
Washington club give Outhelder Slagle
for Dick Cooley of the Philadelphia.
This would be an excellent trade for
Philadelphia.
Walter Wilmot, manager of the Min
neapolis team, is out of the hospital.
The story of an amputatiOn being nee
aggerated, although he was suffering
from a slight attack of blood poisoning.
Cogan, the Chicagos' newest pitcher,
is said to be slower in delivering a ball
than either Cuppy or Nops. He will
have the opportunity of pitching
against Cincinnati only twice this sea-
son.
Not long ago Hanlon was getting the
merry guffaw along the line for buying
Casey from the Senators, but Casey,
together with two other former Sen
ators, Farrell and Mcclure. have play
ed a prominent part in the Brooklyn
teams success. The team would have
been in a bad way without Them
1T seems to be our luck to lose when
ever we have a chance to pass some
team in the race" Monte Cross of the
Phillies says. And unconsciously Cross
pointed out the difference between a
pennant team and one that isn't quite
strong enough to get there.
Garfield Park Marshall's Band Con-
cert tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
R1Tz AGAIN IN THE RING
He Will Chal' enge the Winner of the
Jefries-Sharkey Fight

New York, Sept Bob Fitzsim-
mons has reconsidered his determine
ton never to fight again, and will chal-
lenge the winner of the Jeffries-Shar-
key fight, to be held at COney Island
next month. This fact developed at q
meeting of the directors of the Coney
Island Sporting club, held at the Man
haitian theater building today. Kid
Mccoy was at the meeting, having been
invited to attend for the purpose OF
ratifying a match with Fitzsimmons-
The former champion of the world. how
ever, through his mana ger, Martin JUL
ian. declined to fight Mccoy.
Julian said that FitzsimmOnS had
come to the conclusion that a victory
over Mccoy would in no way enhance
his standing as a pugilist, and that he
would not enter the ring again until he
met the winner of the Jeffries- Sharkey
bout
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W. c. WHITNEY BUYS JINKs.
Barney Schneider Sells the Sister to
Mesmerist.

New York, Sept. 9.-Barney Schrei-
Der has sold his fast 3 year old bay FLY
links by Albert-Hoodoo to w @
Whitney, terms private. links is a full
sister to the famous Mesmerist, who is
acknowledged to be the best 2 year old
on the Metropolitan circuit. links is
considered to be one of the fastest 8
year old FLIES in training this season.
She scored twice at Saratoga and gall
loped six furlongs in ia 1-5 at
Sheepshead Bay in her last start. On
account of her superb breeding. Jinks
ought to make a valuable brOodnare
after her racing days are over. links is
the FLY Pat Dunno bought of Captain
w H May at Hawthorne last summer
for $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09

Betting Fraternity at Newport Favors
the Irish Yacht

Newport, r. I, Sept. s.-Betting on
the result of the international yacht
race between the Shamrock and the
Columbia took a sudden change here
last evening and large bets were made
during the exhibition of the horse show.
Among the betting fraternity the
Shamrock appeared to be the favorite.
Still, this afternoon at the horse show
a report was circulated to the effect
that one prominent cottager had posted
q wager of $1,000 on the result with
the Columbia as the winner, and short
" afterWard another report was heard
that S500 900 had been offered that the
Columbia would win the race An effort
was made to learn the identity of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
AUTOMOBILE PARADE.
Newport Society Had a Dizzy Time
at Beleourt.

Newport, R. l., Sept. 9.-Newport en-
joyed a novelty in the way of an auto
mobile parade, the first held in this
country. 1t was organized and carried
through by Mrs. Oliver H. p. Belmont
and proved a thoroughly charming sue
cess.
Thousands in carriages and on foot
saw the meet, which was in front of
Belcourt, Mrs. Belmont'S summer resi-
dence. Perfect weather prevailed. ser
wing to heighten the color effects in the
beautiful gowns of the ladies and in the
elaborate floral decorations of the car
riages. Just after the meet. which was
at o'clock, there was a driving con-
test in front of Belcourt. An avenue
was laid out with guiding flags and
along it were placed all sorts of OBJ
structions, such as dummy nurse girls
with baby carriages, wooden ladies and
gentlemen gowned in the height of
fashion and high gigs with big wooden
horses attached to them, over which
stables held the reins.
Mr James w Gerard Jr., with Mrs.
Oliver H. p. Belmont was the first to
try his skill and made a clean record.
Mr.. w. Mute Nelson, with Mrs. E. Roll
Inns Morse of Boston, followed and did
quite as well. Their carriage was gor-
geously decorated with pink and green
in flowers and ribbons.
Mrs Hermann Oelrichs was the first
woman automobilist to try her hand.
She had Mr.. w. G. Maxmuller of the
British embassy in the carriage with
her and was just little bit overconfi-
dent. She weathered the nurse girl
obstacle cleverly, but in making
sharp turn just beyond, she broke an
axle and the automobile went to smash
There were numerous other accidents,
but nobody was seriously hurt.
Some of the decorations were very
pretty, Mr.. Belmont's machine being
particularly SO. The Belmont auto had
decorations of yellow daises. Pillars
supporting a double arch were decora-
ted with blue hydranges, yellow daisies
and cat o nine tails. Above the whole
arch was a large eagle. From pole
in front were supported four great sea
gulls as if dragging the vehicle and
guided by the eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
QUICK TINE
Made by American Manufacturers
Getting English Orders.

London, Sept 9.-The Glasgow town
council, in the face of considerable op-
position has confirmed the recOmmen-
dation of the tramways committee Civ
ing the contract for two electric trac-
ton engines to the AIIIs company Of
Milwaukee.
The order, it is said, has gone to
America simply on account of speedier
delivery and the decision of the coun-
Gil has occasioned much disappoint-
rnent. Two or three schemes for new
electric subways joining London and
it's suburbs have just been successfully
financed and viii be started in the
autumn and these are likely to supply
further orders for American machinery
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READY TO FIGHT.
Tommy Sears Backer Would Make
Match For Twenty Rounds

Silvian Klein, the hacker of Tommy
Sears, has been out of town and re-
turned today and heard of the chal-
lenge issued by E. H. Herman hacker
of Charles Caldwell, for a 20-round
match.
Sears is ready to meet Caldwell at
stated time" said Klein, but we wish
to see the money posted as a show of
good faith. have been unable to find
Herman, but would like to meet him
and make the arrangements George
Fiederling announces that he is ready
to meet the winner of the match.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
A MONEY SQUEEZE
Is Anticipated In New York
Financial Circles.

New York, Sept 9.-Frank Wander
lip, assistant secretary of the treasury
was here today. Mr.. Vanderlip visited
the financial district and conferred in
formally with some of the representa-
tives of the large bank interests. He
declared that his visit was without Off
cial significance, nevertheless admitting
that the department recognized the pos
sibility of a money stringency at this
center, and said that it will do all in
its power to assist in case of need.
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The Tramp Sold For $4,000.

Lexington, KY. Sept 9.-Joe Thayer.
the noted trainer of trotting horses of
this city, has Just sold to Robert H.
Plant, proprietor of Idle Hour stock
old trotter. The Tramp, by Jay Bird,
dam Sorrento, dam of Jay Hawker,
2:15z, by Grand Sentinel; second dam
Empress, dam of EIdinia, 2:131a, and
Sutherland, 2:25, by Abdallah Mann
brine; third dam Ellen, by Clark Chief,
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has been forced to let down in his
work The cash in his foot is fully an
that he is forced to use a cane in walk
ing His friends hope it will soon heal,
and that the big fight will be pulled off
in good shape on October %, per sche-
d171a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-09
YELLOW FEVER CASES
At Key West to Up Date Number
127.

Washington, Sept. 9.-Surgeon Gen
eral Wyman has been advised by Dr.
Carter in charge of the marine hospital
service at Key West that up to last
night 127 cases of yellow fever had been
reported at that point. There We're 81
new cases yesterday and two deaths
Advices from the Dry Tortugas report
that there are 206 persons detained
there, who have left Key West and IS
more were expected to arrive there to-
day.
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DRUGGED BY ROBBERS.
The Victim Awoke on Track Before
Train.

Wichita, Kan, Sept. 9.-Clyde Aus
tin, aged p years, was chloroformed
and his body placed on the Santa F'e
tracks near the Burton Car Works last
night The rain fell in his face and re-
Vived him just in time. He wandered
about in a corn field all night.
Two men attacked him in South To-
peka avenue, robbed him of $14 then
carried his body to the tracks. No ar
rests have been made.