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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
WANAMAKER,s MOVE.
To Back Arson in the Manufacture of
Baseballs

Chicago. Dec. 26.-FilIed to the brim
turned from his trip to the east While
on his trip he entertained a business
proposition from John Wanamaker, OF
Philadelphia 1t foreshadOws new in
duStrial combination, and Me and
Wanamaker'' may revOlutiOnize the
world of baseball. Arson unfOlded the
news pOnderously. He put few fig
meditation of Me and Wanamaker. -
Now. mind you" he began, you see
it is this way: I went down east to see
about making baseballs, and I saw
Freedman, and then 1 went to Phila-
delphia and Baltimore.
well, Freedman promised me all the
backing needed, and then talked to
several members of the National league
agOut getting the ball carried on the
diamonds. 1 found out that those hav-
ing the contract with the National
league at present have a year or two
to run, but such a little thing as that
doesn't bother me in the least. There
is no contract which covers the rest of
the country.
There are plenty of people in the
east who think that there is an open
certain of this when I came down to
Philadelphia While there John Wanna
maker sent an agent around to talk the
matter over. I understand that Mr..
Wanamaker thinks there would be
money in the scheme, and he is appar-
emily willing to invest. We had quite
a talk, but it would not do for me to
if there is a possibility of an opening,
I will be right there. I mean business,
and I have discovered that there is
plenty of money in sight"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26

John L. Sullivan The Irish champion has
almost his own terms for any match a
promoter may desire to have him engage
Thrice defeated in efforts to reach the
heavyweight championship, the braWny
and it was only the confidence that his
admirers have had in him that has kept
He has Improved with every battle until
today he is undoubtedly a dangerous man
Both Maher and Mccoy are in strict
training. the former in the vicinity Of the
Morris Park race track and the latter
under the care of William Muldoon. the
renowned wrestler at White Plains, N. Y.
where the once mighty Sullivan prepared
for his mill with Jake Kilrain.
Maher today said that he will pursue
precisely the same tactics in fighting Nc
Coy as those employed by Sharkey when
from the start and expects to land often
enough to score a quick victory.
THE kid is without doubt a very clever
shifty boxer" said Peter today. He is
also very game, but he can't stand pun
constitution. I can afford to take at least
three of his blows in order to land one.
least four times to Sharley's once in their
battle, but the sailor finally wore him
think that all fair-minded persons will
agree that had the better of it when
Sharkey safe, why shouldn't I beat Nc
Coy2 7 think the fight will be a fast
mine if it is not over inside of IS rounds
Maher who has been training with great
Weighed today he tipped the scales at
a rock and he looks the picture of health.
Mccoy is also in good condition. The
preparation for this contest with Maher
is quite different from that employed by
no sparring at all. and very little wrest-
ling. His chief exercise consists in horse
Daek TIelHe' w4IhInS up steep Guns anu
the country. After his outdoor exercise
F1eaf HI oil
down. Most pugilists employ a rubber.
Mccoy says that the exercise has agreed
gained considerable flesh and strength
since he began training. He certainly
Mccoy weighs ia pounds, which is 10
pounds more than he scaled when he
health is now of the best and that at alto
gether he never felt in better shape for
ing the 1rishman, and said that Maher
will find him equally at home at close as
I was not myself the night fought
Sharkey,' said Mccoy, land was much
sailor, but l am an entirely different man
today. With the 10 pounds have picked
test with Maher feel that I am a match
for any man in the world am as strong
have an easy time with me he will be
the most surprised man in the world when
the battle would last, but predicted that
it would be over inside the limit and that
the $4,000 purse for which he and Maher
to oTter ODDS on McCoy'S chances, but on
second thought they seemed to think
George ConsIdine who thinks that Maher
will defeat Mccoy said today that he is
prepared to back the Irishman. Considine
place on Maher at even money He is
also holding wager of $500 belonging to
Barton got to 5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
KANSAS FRUIT GROWERS.
They Will Be in Session in Topeka
Tomorrow.

The meeting of the State HORTICULTURAL
society VII! open in Topeka on Wednes-
day and will continue over Friday. The
meetings will be held in the rooms of the
society IN the north wing of the capitol.
Following is the programme for the
opening meeting at 9 o'clock;
Prayer by Rev. J. T. Mcfarland of
First NJ. E. church. Topeka
OPening address by Vice President J.
l. Reading of communications
2 Appointment of temporary commit
ship exhibits. obituary, final resolutions
Reports of standing committees on:
Ell Dorado: S. s. Dickinson, Larned; Wal,
ter Wellhouse, Topeka
f. New fruits and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Sharp, Parkersville; B. F. Smith, Law
renee.
5. Spraying-J. S. Jordan, Wakarusa;
j. Fulcomer Belleville; Dr. G. Bohrer,
g. frrigation-L. I. Diesem. Garden CITY.
F. D. Wheeler, Ogallah; H. L. Ferris,
T. Handling fruits-B. F. Smith, Law
renee; Geo P Whiteker, Topeka; Edwin
''S '''' ~ E Sz51Es5f Nc SESSION.
Address by Governor Stanley.
RECIPROCITY" Hon L. A Goodman.
WestpOrt, No, secretary Missouri State
"Reiation of Horticulture to Agricul-
ture' Hon F. D. Coburn, secretary state
''The Fruit Garden and What to Plant
in it Nal F. Holsinger, Rosedale-
Following are the officers of the So
Fred We1house,. president, Topeka.
J. " ROBSON wee president ElDOradO-
Frank Holsinger, treasurer, Rosedale.
William f. Barnes, secretary, state
house, Topeka -
TRUSTEES.
First district-E. J. Holman, Leaven-
worth.
Second district-B. F. Smith, Lawrence
Third district-F. l. Kenoyer, Indepen-
Fourth district-Geo. NJ. Munger. Eure-
Fifth district-William Cutter. Junction
City.
Sixth district-E D. Wheeler, Ogallah
Seventh district-Geo. W. Bailey, We'll
Ington-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
SHARKEY'S CLAIMS.
Says he Has $4,000 Toward Get
ting Match With Jeffries.

Hot Springs, Ark, Dec 26.-Tom
Sharkey still claims to be the world S
champion. He is still railing against
the Jeffries decision and boasts that he
has $4,000 which he is willing to put up
for another chance at the big fellow.
1T will be a rank fake if they ever
meet" says he, referring to the propos-
ed mill between Jeffries and Corbett.
IF they go to Paris I will also go and
over there viii try to get a chance at
one or the other of them. I am willing
to back myself for $4,000 against any
man in the world, but 1 don't see much
chance of getting my money covered.
I have whipped them all. Jefries is a
great, big, strong fellow, but he's no
fighter and I'll beat him to a finish next
time. There is no use of Jeffries' friends
saying he was not in condition, as he
was never better in his life-''
Sharkey also says that the talk of
Mccoy being in a state of nervous pros
tration is all rot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
LONG-TOED SHOES.

[From the Gentlemen's Magazine.1
From the reign of William Rufus to
that of Henry VII, fashion appears to
have played the most remarkable
freaks with shoes and boots, all the
more remarkable because played IN
practical very much Out-Of-dOor and
athletic recreations age with articles
of dress which were necessities for use,
not mere accessories capable of any
amount of grotesque absurdity. Fashion
dictated as enormous absurdities as 1t
did, say, among our grandtatherS IN
the days of the regency. Especially
during the reigns of the Plantagenets,
the shoe craze attained its most extern
sive dimensions. Richard II-who was,
more strOng-minded and clever prince
than usually deemed-had later good
deal of George " in him as regards in
terest in matters sartorial
Probably the high-water mark of
shoe folly was reached at that Planta-
genet period when the leaders of fash
ion had the points Of their shoes turn
ed up much IN the fashion of a rams
horn. and linked up with golden chains
to the knights knees, Grim visaged war
had here indeed, smoOthed his Wrink-
led front, for the doughty warrior, how
ever renowned in battle or at the chase
of the tall deer-the only occupations
when wearing these up-to-date shoes,
get his feet into the stirrups. And
walking. except on the most level sur
faces-Which in the days of rush-streWn
floors and roads of the most rudimen-
tary kinds, such as Arthur Young hun
dreds of years later execrated, must
have been rare-difficult indeed. F'ulke,
Count of Anjou, is credited with having
originated the fashion, to hide an eX-
crescence of one Of his feet. Some
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
EWING TELLS HIS PLANS.
Says Giants Need Strength at Third
Base and In the Box

Cincinnati, Dec 26.-'New York will
be just as good a ball town next year
as it ever was" unused Buck Ewing
today, when asked what his plans were
for the coming season. I'VE know that
the game has been chlorOfOrmed in
New York for several years, but that
is such a great place that the game can
not be killed. If we have any kind of
a team in New York next season, and
you may rest assured that we will have
one of the best teams, it will mean the
revival of the game, not only in New
York but in the entire country.
There is lots of good material among
the giants. In fact, venture to say
that it can be made a championship
team with very few changes. It would
be a mistake to make a, clean sweep and
organize an entirely new team, for the
reason that a number Of the men are
stars of the first class and could not
be easily replaced. Such players as
Davis, Doyle, Gleason and Van Haltren
are hard to find.
THE pitching stuff, of course, needs
strengthening. Seymour is good enough
for any company, and one or two of the
others may do, but strength must be
added to this department. It would
tickle me to see Rusie back in harness,
but that is a matter that is really out
of my hands.
However, we will strengthen the
pitching department without much
trouble. There are more good pitchers
on the market this fall than ever be-
fore, and 50 there is no reason for wor-
ry1nS on that score. Third base could
be strengthened and will be-
THE catches are all right. Van Hal
tren needs a couple of seasoned and
fast running mates in the Outfield. The
changes will all be made in due time
but you can rest assured that the giants
of 1900 will be a team that will be
among the leaders from start to finish"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
MCoY-MAHER MILL.
Both Fighters Clam to Be In Perfect
Condition For New Years Contest.

New York, Dec 26.-The next contest of
Importance to attract the attention of the
followers of the prize ring viii be the
commonly called the Irish champion"
and Norman Selby, Familiarity known as
kid" Mccoy. The two men will meet in
the ring of the COney Island Sporting
club the afternoon of New. Years day
and while the seaside arena. has been the
scene of many a great pugilistic battle,
the coming contest gives every promise
of being the most interesting held in
years.
The. ring at COney Island has seen the
downfall of many a champion and the
great seating capacity has been taxed
to its utmost by the most representative
gatherings imaginable. That the Maher-
Mccoy contest will attract one of the
largest crowds. on record there is not the
slightest doubt
Peter Maher is probably the greatest
drawing card the sport Of boxing has ever
known with the possible exception Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
twenty-five Years Contant Use With
out q Failure.

The first indication of Group is horse
ness, and in a child subject to that dis
ease it may be taken as a sure sign of
the approach of an attack. Following this
hoarseness is peculiar rough cough. If
Chamberlain'S Cough Remedy is given a.
soon as tn echild becomes hoarse. or
even after the, croupy cough appears, it
will prevent the attack. It is used in
many thousands of homes in this broad
land and never disappoints the anxious
mothers. We have yet to learn of a
single instance in which it has not proved
effectual. No other preparation can show
such a recOrd-tWe nty-fiVe years constant
use without a failure. For sale by ali
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
Infammatory Rheum atism Cured in 3
Days.

Morton L. Hill. of Lebanon, Ind. says:
My wife had Infammatory Rheuma-
tisrn in every muscle and joint; her suf-
fering was terrible and her body and
face were swollen almost beyond recog-
milton; had been in bed for six weeks
and had eight physicians, but received
no benefit until she tried the Mystic
Cure for rheumatism. 1t gave imme-
date relief and she was able to walk
about in three days I am sure it saved
her life" Sold by Swift 6, Holiday,
Druggists, 523 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
An Umpira,s claim.

Mansfield. O., Dec. 26.-Late this af-
ternoon Albert J. Warne filed a suit
for $685. 900 damages against the Craw-
ford & Taylor branch of National Bis
cult company. He was hurt while in
their employ. He was an umpire in the
Interstate league during the latter part
of the season of 1899
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
Relief In Sig Honra

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" Tt is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding
Drornptness in relieving pain in bladder.
Kidneys and back, in male or female Re
Iieves retention of water almost immed-
lately If you want quick relief and
cure this is the remedy. Sold by Sim
Drug Co., S34 Kansas avenue, and Geo.
w Stansfield, $50 Kansas avenue, drug
gists, Topeka Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26

zone Minute Cough Cure IS the best
remedy I ever. used Tor coughs and colds
Children an like it, writes II u VII
liams, Gentryville. Ind Never fails It is
the only harmless remedy that gives I'm
mediate results. Cures coughs colds.
hoarseness. Group, pneumonia. bronchitis
and all throat and lung troubles. It's early
use prevents consumption At AL drug
stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
Through Sleepers and Chair Cars to
San Antonio via hTiIann

Pullman sleepers and free chair cars
leave Topeka daily at 1920 a. m via
Santa Fe Route. Absolutely no change
of cars. An irreproachable service
Folders, tickets, and reservations may
be had by applying to T. L. King,
Aoenf IOenOf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
Wants Rural Mail Route.

Newton, Dec. 26.-Judge Peters is in
Washington. Among other things he
is attempting to secure a rural mail de-
livery for Newton which will take in the
Mennonite college near that city and
the country adjacent thereto.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
San Antonio Through Sleeper via
Santa Fe Route.

FTirst-cIass Pullman sleeping car
leaves Topeka daily via Santa Fe
Route at 1920 a. m. Free reclining
chair cars on same train. For folders,
rates, and reservations apply to 7. L
King, Agent, Depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
Milwaukee to Play the Reds.

Cincinnati, Dec. 26.-Manager Ban
croft yesterday completed arrange
ments to have the Milwaukee team play
here during the spring exhibition sea-
son. The AIilwaukees play April 13 and
IA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26

times at the extreme point Of the shoe
in ultra-fashionable wearers some fan
tastic device, as for instance bird,
was carved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-26
Deer Hunt In Illinois.

Mount Vernon, Ill, Dec. 26.-Ex-Rep-
resentative Sam Keen. who lives at
Keene's Station, on the Air Line, near
the eastern boundary OF Jefferson coun-
ty, anticipates a run of hunting for
the next two weeks such as spOrtsmen
here have not enjoyed for the past
quarter of a century. Mr.. Keen is the
owner of a herd of ffty-eight deer. Re
Gently fifteen of them escaped from his
park and have since been rowing this
and Wayne county, to the great detri-
ment of the growing wheat and IN
garnered corn. All efforts to corral and
return them to the deer park proving
unavailing, Mr.. Keen has decided to in
augurate a grand deer hunt. and will
slaughter all the runaways before the
animals acquire sufficient of the prim-
eval wildness of the progenitOrs for the
state to acquire a legal right in them.
It takes but minute to overcome tick
ling in the throat and to stop a cough
by the use of One Minute Cough Cure.
This remedy cures all forms of throat
and lung trouble. Harmless and pleas
ant to take It prevents consumption A
famous specific for grippe and Its after
effects. At all drug stores-
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-14
Fredericksburg Ministers.

Col. Bingham, superintendent of pub lie buildings and grounds, who has charge of the Washington monument, says one of the greatest troubles the watchmen at the monument have to contend with Is the chipping of these memorial stones by relic hunters. "One of the strangest things In regard to these relic hunters" said Col. Bing- ham, Ifs the fact that more than one half of the men arrested for chipping off relics are clergymen. When the police arrest these despollers and start with them to the station bouse the man will begin to ask what Is the pen atty and try to beg off. He Is told that the fine Is a heavy one, but that $15 security can be put up for appear ance in the police court. Then the prisoner explains that he is a minister of the gospel and meant no harm. and that he could not stand the disgrace of appearing in a police court. He ends up by giving up the collateral, after generally trying to cut 1t down to $10, saying he has only that amount with him."-New York Mail and Express.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-14

Yaquis can in no way De compared with the Indians of the western part of United States, except, perhaps, the Cherokees and a few other tribes known for their peacefulness and TOT their love of application to agriculture. Since the very first settlement or So- nora by the Spaniards the Yaquis have inhabited a small triangular territory situated in the delta of the Yaqui River and extending from the Gulf to a place inland called Buena Vista. A few YaquiS are settled as far up as Comu- rifa, but the principal Yaqui country is as just stated further down the coast
 In this territory the Yaquis were found by the Spaniards, and their tradition is that here they have resided from inn memorial times. For centuries the Mexican government acknowledged the right of the Yaquis to live in and to cultivate this territory and for cen turies the Yaquis remained peacefully at their work of cultivating the soil and as general laborers elsewhere.
 Within their territory the Yaquis have even now retained an independent gov ernment, with chiefs to decide accord ing to their laws and to mete out pun ishment to the guilty, and so perfect has been their method of self-goyern- ment that the Mexican government has had no occasion to interfere. The
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-14
DisiIIusiOnized.

'I'l never say another word about the advantages of a European educa- ton for girls" said the woman from the west. "Ill never talk about the charm of the convent bred young wO- man. I've lost my last illusion. and one of the prettiest young women in Washington acted as icOnOclast for my benefit. She is more than pretty. She has look of being somebody, and she is somebody. She belongs in the diplomatic corps.
 ''I saw here at a big reception two or three weeks ago. and l watched her with delight. l thought how bolster Ous and unrefined most American girls seemed beside her. 1 actually blushed to think how their slang must shock her. So gentle. so quiet, so exquisite. 1 kept as near her as l could, for wanted to hear her speak. At last 1 stood next her in the dressing room. Somebody wanted her to go home. She didn't want to go. and what do you think that exponent of highest European feminine culture said?
 "'No,' she said, I don't want to go home. Pm going down stairs for more feed.' '"-WashingtOn Post.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-14

l. The servant girl has a new champion in no less a person that Professor Cum mings of Harvard University, whose paper on the subject is the outcome Of much research and thought. The ser gant girl question is an old one; wom- en have tried to solve it, but in an un- systematic way, which has resulted only in spasmodic reforms. Professor Cummings suggestion is to place do- mestic service in the line of trade, governed by a union, which shall req ulate hours and scale of wages, and by which the rights of employers and em- ployes shall be defined and protected. It is more and more becoming recog- niZed fact that no advance can be made in domestic service until the assumed degradation which at present attends 1t is removed. Should servants not re- side in the house, but come daily to the duties which begin and finish at regu- lar hours, it would give the sense of freedom and independence now lack ing and convert the alleged tyrannized servant into a self-respectlng emplOye, with a better defined social status. Perhaps the time has come for men to take up the solution of a problem which women have failed to find, and if more college men will give their time to 1t, as has Professor Cummings, we may look for a happy ending to a perplexing controversy.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-14
An Interesting Experiment.

That the earth revOlves on its axis can be proved by simple experiment. Fill a medium sized bowl nearly full of water and place it upon the floor of a room that is not exposed to jarring from the street. Upon the surface of the water sprinkle coating of lycopO- dium powder. Then take powdered charcoal and draw a straight black line two inches long upon the coating the line should be north and south.
 After this is done lay upon the floor a stick so that it will be exactly paral- Tel with the charcoal line. Any station ary object in the room will answer as we'll, provided 1t is parallel with the line. If the bowl Is left undisturbed for several hours. it will be seen that the black mark has turned toward the parallel object and has moved from east te west In direction opposite to the movement Of the earth on its axis.
 This proves that the earth in reYolv- ing has carried the water with it, but the powder on the surface has been left little behind.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-14
Hence These Tears.

Mamma" said the happy young wife. do you think it was just the thing to sit there and weep as you did at our wedding? If I had been going to my funeral, you could not have acted more heart broken"
 "Oh," replied the distressed lady, ap- plying her handkerchief to her eyes,. Il am sorry l made such a spectacle of myself, but couldn't help it. 1 have always thought so much of George and he has been so kind to me"
 Why, mamma" exclaimed Alicia Saint Claire. what do you mean? Am l to understand that you are sorry for George because he married me? The idea! Do you mean to insinuate that I am not"-
 There. there, my child" the mother interrupted, do not misjudge me. You know how George has always been in the habit of taking me with you and him to the theaters and upon ex- cursionS and how considerate he has been of me in every way. If George have been more anxious to promote my happiness"
 Well, was that any reason why you should sit there and blubber all through the ceremony"
 My darling, don't you understand? :? was becoming his mOther-in-la ."- Chicago Times Herald