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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
Tours In the Rocky Mountains.

The Scenic Line of the World the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad offers to
tourists in Colorado. Utah and New
Mexico the choicest resorts, and to the
transcontinental traveller the grandest
scenery. Two separate and distinct
routes through the Rocky Mountains
all through tickets available via either
The direct line to Cripple Creek the
greatest gold camp on earth. Double
daily train service with through Pull
man palace and tourist sleeping cars
between Denver. San Francisco and
Los Angeles, and Denver and Portland
The best line to Utah, Idaho, Montana.
Oregon and Washington via the Ogden
Gateway" Write S. K. Hooper G. p
& T. A. Denver, Colorado, for Illustrated
descriptive pamphlets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
LYNCHING RECORD
Said to Have Been 1900 Cases In
Seven Years In the South.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 29.-The Indi-
ana Afro-American league has issued
a memorial to the country at large per
tinent to the race problem. It pro
nounced in strong terms against the
taking of human life without trial by
jury and charged that within the past
seven years over thirteen hundred peo-
pie had been lynched or burned alive in
the south. Less than one-third of
these, it was asserted, had been ac-
cused OF assault of women. 1t favored
the death penalty for the crime of as
sauIt after conviction in the courts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
Twelve Fatalities In Zen Davs.

GaIena, July 29.-Frank Harris num-
bers the twelfth man killed within the
past ten days in this mining district.
He was working in a mine at lanyard
hollow, three miles east of this place,
and was completely covered by falling
bOulders. He lived only a few minutes
after being rescued. He resided here,
and a young wife and two small child
rem survive him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
Special Train to Fort Scott August LIST
Via Missouri PACIFIC.

Account log rolling of Woodmen of
the World at Fort Scott, special train
will be run from Topeka, leaving 6 a.
m, returning leave Fort Scott II p m
Rate for round trip from Topeka,
Tevis. Riehland, $500; Overlook,
Muhegan. Lomax, S175; Quenemo,
81. So; Rosemont, Waverly $3.50: Amiot,
Harris. Glenloch. $1.25; Garrett. s1-00;
Bush City, Trilby, Blue Mound, 75c.;
Middleton. Devon soc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
JUST sCUFFLING WITH THEM
Two Troy Farmers Charged With At
temnted Criminal Assault.

tempted Criminal Assault.
Atchison, July 29.-WiIliam Long and
Robert Watson, young farmers well
known in the vicinity of Troy, were
arrested in Atchison last night on
charge of attempted assault on the per
sons of Josie Flanders, aged Is and
Ethel YoungIove, aged IA, near Bren-
ner station Thursday evening about Z
O'Clock. The girls were going to their
homes near Bremen, when they were
met by the two men. One of them tore
the Flanders girls clothes partly off.
and the other pulled a revolver and
threatened to kill the Younglove girl
if she made an outcry. Just then a B.
& NJ. freight train appeared and the
men ran. There is great indignation
in the vicinity of Bremen.
Long and Watson say they merely
scuff1ed with the girls to get possession
of some flowers they were carrying.
They We're taken to Troy by wagon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
why Canev Jointa Wera olosed.

Caney. July 29.-This city is, for the
first time in three years, dry" The
three joints of the town have been
closed by order of the city authorities.
This action was taken as a result of a
man named BedeIl being robbed in one
of the Joints" one night recently.
Bedell is a travelling man from Kansas
City and he sat in a game of poker
at the joint He says that he was
''drugged'' during the game. and that
when he woke up he was $50 short
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
OLD AND DEsPoNDENE.
A Wichita Woman Commits Suicide
With Chloroform.

Wichita, July 29.-Mrs c. V. Nc
Clure, a woman 10 years of age was
found lying on the Market street pave
ment last night in an unconscious con-
dition. She was taken to St. Francis
hospital and died in few minutes.
When found she was holding to a grip
containing bottles of chloroform and
alcohol She is the widow of an old
soldier and recently lost her home by
mortgage and that is given as the cause
of her suicide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
Chautauaua al Wathena-

Troy, July 26.-The Wathena mid
summer Chautauqua opened Friday af-
ternoon with an attendance of about
one thousand FIVE hundred. The grounds
have the appearance of an army camp
as many have taken tents and intend
camping during the meeting The
Apollo quartette of Columbus, Ohio.
Chas. GriIley of Boston, DR.. Parkhurst
and others have arrived. Rev Sam 2.
Jones speaks at 2:3O p. m. today. Rev.
John Dewitt Miller speaks Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
WANT 10 GO BACK.
Returned Oregon Volunteers Will Re.
enlist For Philippine Service.

Washington. July 29-Lieutenant
Colonel Plummer, who is organizing
the Thirty-fifth infantry, telegraphed
the war department that a number of
men from the Second Oregon desired to
enlist in the regiment and return to the
Philippines if they could be granted 80
days furlough. The furlough has been
authorized by the war department to
such men as desire to enlist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
Burlington Foundry Burns

Burlington, July 29.-Reams & Sons
iron foundry was almost totally des-
troyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The
fire started from a spark from the
casting room and gained much head
way before being discovered. The loss
will be several thousand dollars with
only five hundred dollars INSURANCE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
Roofing.

All kinds of Roofing. Slate, Pitch and
Gravel Tile and Pure Asphalt roofs put
on at short notice. We repair old Tin
Roofs with an asphalt coating and
warrant same for five years. Estl-
mates given on application. Topeka
Roofing Co.. Ill West Sixth street, To
neka Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29

In the time Mrs. Leavitt was compelled
to wait in the Ponca City depot the boy
was seized with a violent fit of cough
ing and died in his mothers arms. Ber-
tina Leavitt, a daughter II years old,
was sent out for a carriage and receiv-
is alleged, and she died April "A, 1888.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
Inealls Sells walnut Tinber.

Atchison. July 29.-John J. ingalls, to-
day sold all the walnut timber on his
forest land near here to English parties,
who will ship the timber to England.
From 81 to $50 q thousand was realized
on the timber, which netted the former
senator about s.. 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29

A diseased stomach surely undernfnes
health It dulls the brain. kills energy.
destroys the nervous system, and predis-
poses to insanity and fatal diseases. All
dyspectic troubles are quickly cured by
KodOI Dyspepsia Cure. It has cured
thousands of cases and is curing them
every day. Its ingredients are suca that
It can't help curing. Geo. W 5tansfield,.
". II. Wilson. A. J. Arnold & Son. A J.
Kane & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
Fatal Accident to a Boy.

Abilene, July 29-The S-year-old son
of Gottlieb Sautter Of Fragrant Hill
township while the family was return
ing from camp meeting, had his legs
caught in the wagon wheels. He was
so bruised and mangled before the team
could be stopped that he died in few
hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29

Are they who tell you other cough
Cough Syrups. If you cannot get it from
your druggist, notify US at once and on
receipt of 25c. viii send you a bottle.
Guaranteed Squires' Pharmacy. 732 kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
FROM EMPoRIA.

Fireman Frank Mauck has taken a
lay-off for several days.
Engineer FAC AIerideth is marked I'D
sick.
o. B. Pritchard, of the Kansas Citv
plug, went out with his train this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
$500
Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and
Return Via Santa Fe Route.

Tickets on sale August 5, and and
limited to August 81 Good for stop
overs between Pueblo and Denver. Pull
man sleepers, free chair cars, rock
ballasted track, block signal system
and Harvey dining rooms are among the
advantages offered travellers via Santa
Fe. T. L. King, agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
AT CHICAGO.
AT PITTsBURG.

Score by Innings:
Pittsburg O0Oo1oOooI I
Washing ton 40 2 90 l 0 0 II 9 2
Observation-Disclosures Lever and Schri-
yer; Washington, Dineen and Kittredge-
Second game:
Pittsburg ...-.....1 00 2 0 0 IS 9 4
Washington 80 o. / ? 0 0 % IL 5
Batteries-Pittsburg Chesbro and Bow
erman; Washington, weighing, Carsey and
Duncan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
Sc. 20 to Pittabure. Pa.

Via the Great Rock Island Route. For
dates and limits call at Rock Island
depot or phone 3S4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29

K H 4
Grand Rapids ......0 0 2 A01 I'll II
Milwaukee -..-.--..0 2 1 l. 10
Batter1es-Wa ddeIl and Buckley; Hart
Check and Speer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29

Lowest prices on rubber tires. RehS-
opf's Carriage works. 207-2o9 w Sixth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29

AT DETROIT
Score by innings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
WESTERN LEAGUE

AT BUFFALO.
Score by innings:
Buffalo ............o 90 OO0%-3 2
Kansas City .+.....0 0 0 2 0 0 0 o. 0
Batteries = Gray and Diggins; Pardee
and Wilson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29

Cool off by drop
macy and drinking
Headquarters for
152 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29

At INDIANAPOLIS.
Score by innings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
AT ST. LOUIS.

AT ST. LOUIS.
Score by innings:
St Louis ......-....O111 2000s-5 9 0
Brooklyn .---...--.. % 0 0 0 0 0. 0 90 0
Batteriess--St- Louis CuPpy and O'Con-
nor; Brooklyn, Dunn and Mcguire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29

Indianapolis ..310002 20*-S y 8
St. Paul ....-..-.-..0 90
atteries-Dammann and Kahoe; E'rick-
en- and Spies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29

AT GRAND RAPIDS.
Score by 1nningss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AT LOUISVILLE.
Score by innings:

Louisville ..........0 0 o OOO0I 6 I
Boston .............2 0 O 0 100 p Z 2
Batteries-Louisville Phillippi and Pow
ers; Boston, Willis and Clarke.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29

Hot2 Well. rather.
ping into Squires Phal
q Twentieth Kansas.
8eGSS' Hair Remover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-29

AT BALTIMORE.
Score by innings:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
THE OR M S zee.

~ nleIiy 'handler's, NAERAGANsfTr rIrR
hem"aeled RenoN atcd AMI iinpru, c,I
NlnsIlcan ~ European plst sitoss per ,iat T.
meas ~ all hours. fnlt rourse dinner .o..
special rates Tor parties.
n, ~. ORMsBEE, Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15

MOULroNBoRo. y. H.-CAMP TO
rent on an Island in Lake Winnipe.
kaukee. Tor particular address Mrs.
,. j" DAVIS. MOuntonborJ ". III.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15

| Aquldneck V
| N Wanatabe OF Toxic. Japan. Henri
| WIZ and the Baron Emil d'Eilanger
OF faris are at the New Cliffs hotel.
Ihe recent arrivals at the Aquidneck
ore: j q St,bn and wife Miss Staen
Ihiladelphia; NJ ID Eames. l. Linder.
New Haven; J II Fitzpatrick and wife
worcester; II C~Parker. Chicago; w r
cosgrove and wife. Worcester; q y
Ihoinas, Washington, ID G.; r Nor
Ilssay, Southbr,dge, Mass; j l. Smith.
Taunton: Chas Seymour, Knoxville
Tenn; w Geo Kirby. Baltimore; II A
Stearns, Pawtucket; J w Lasselle
Whitinsville; Geo Pelleter and wifs
Woonsocket; g Betam and wife
Troy; Geo Wilson and wife. Miss
wilson, Albany; Prof Carl Merwlg.
John ID Barry. A Duncan, A A SowaT,
by, A Daugherty. T Il Sutclff. III g
Darling, & II BaElxley, G. w Gladwiln.
MISS Isabel Hyde s NJ Hyde. Il III Vim
sion, w l. Ross. j Rosenzueig and
wire, Miss Lillian Rosenzuelg. c II
Bostw.ek. & w Coleman. Hon n Tay-
lor Phillips. L. Napoleon Levy. Miss
Maud Heskett, Mr. and Mrs / Miller.
Mr. ana Mrs q Raute all OF New York.
w Barry G ID Wright, Miss M 70
Crowell, Miss Low, II Il Harrison.
Geo II Stone, j j Church and wife. III
, woodbury. and wife, r Copeland ana
wife. A Rogers and VIE. w Bovee
A n Gutter, IL w Strong, all of Boston,
The New Cliffs hotel has the follow
ing people among it's late arrivals: Mrs
Otis Dinsmore, Mansfield, Mass: Miss
Elsie Lincoln, Boston: Mr. and Mrs III
N Straton, Webster, Mass Mr. and Mrs
= II Palmer. New Haven; George III
Taylor. Burnside, KY; Laura A Jones.
Portland. Me; Mr. and Mrs Tighe. ST.
Paul, MINI; Thomas + Cattley. Ox-
ford, England: Mr. and Mrs II w Fors- |
ter New York; A G Addison, WASH |
lngton. ID G: DIR and Mrs Charles |
Nichols. Worcester: John S Brayton. |
Fail River; Mr. and Miss Bacon. New |
York; Mr. and Mrs A Won Claim. Chi |
cago; Thomas r. Shea and wife, New
YORK; Frank Hawkins, Atlanta. Ga: |
Buckley, Jr, J II Thomas
philadelphia; | w Marshall, III M Lee.
baltimore; w ii Lee and wife, New
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
hARRA6ASSeTT FIER.

The residents at the Pier are very I'm
ulgnant that prize night should have
occurred I'm their midst in the event OF
| yesterday morning. Many are quietly
investigating TO find the patrons of the
| aHair, and IL Is rumored that when
these parties are known a wide berth
| VIII pe given them by the better class
OF visitors TO the Pier, however near
10 some the guilty parties may be. The
pOllce are on the alert 10 prevent an
other similar occurrence, and IL is
doubtful II the sporting element OF the
Pier VIII ever get "a chance again 70
cinity
Prince and Princess Engalftacheff OF
chicago have arrived at the Rocking
ham for an extended stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Leland. Jr. of
New York are at the Gladstone.
Mrs DE Lacy Wickes OF ST Louis
mas her two prize winners at the ST
Louis horse show. Lloyd" and Cen
eral, with her. She Is at the Mathew
son.
w Walker, proprietor OF the wor-
eester spy. is guest at the Rocking
ham.
John Sweet caught bass off the
Rocks few days ago which weighed
f0rty-four pounds and Oliver Clark one
Weighing thirty-five pounds.
Mr. John X Mclean and family OF
washington, ID &, are occupying the
Emmett cottage ON Ocean road
James X Hackett and wife MARY
Mannering). the well known actor and
actress, Will be at the Pier early next
month.
Among the noted guests at the Meta
toxet is Gen William = Curtis. l. s A.
nne oil painting of s w Mathewson
adorns one of the parlors of the hotel.
Hon Edward White. justice of the
United states supreme court. and wife
are guests or IA IL Brown and wife at
the Imperial
Senator Wetmore paid a visit Wed |
nesday evening TO the members Of the |
of the finance commits |
sion.
Next Tuesday a bicycle race from the
Pier To Point Judith will De one of the
exciting atifiefie-eretfts. Il
Edward Mclaughlin OF Boston. who |
VAS clerk or the Massachusetts senate |
or hfteen years, is guest at the Con-
mental.
Hon q Van Lingens. German consul
Saltimore, and Hon n B Brown. az
oclate Justice OF the United States
upreme court. are al the Imperial.
Inc many electric lights along the
'rovidence steamboat wharf make a
cry brilliant sight when burning i'm
he evening.
The following are the arrivals at the
imperial; X Allyn Lewis. Phenix Ari-
ona: Mrs T. Elliott. Baltimore: ID
on, Miss Goff and Elmer Nye. Paw
lcket; W f Hit, Robert Fletcher. NJ
; Mr. and Mrs Lockett. Mrs Pierce.
urse and baby, William MacBride
u from Washington; Mr. and Mrs w
continued on Page SeVen)
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WATCH HILL. RHODE ISLAND
The Columbia; American ana European
plans; boating, surf bathing; excellen,
table and In every way very desirable
etc., address ID. c. BABCOCK. Proprie.
tor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15

SUMMER BoARD-FARM HOUSE,
- ana 80 per week. Address MRS. u.
J. ~. Manohester Greon. Conn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15

THE WAQUOIT AND HILLSIDE
Hotels, East Northport Me. one of the
most picturesque localities on the
Maine coast; excellent facilities FOR
boating. bathing and fish ng: mackerel
and Penobscot salmon unsurpassed in
the world are i'm abuniance here. Ad-
dress a. w. LANE, manager.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
BLOCK ISLAND POPIAR COTTAGE,

Few minutes walk from beach: free
sea bathing; good cool rooms; excellent
table; very healthy; ;NProvidencc refer
ences. CHARLES LTTTLEFIELD
Box 16 Block Island r. L.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15

CHESTfk. VERMONT. VILLAGE
residence. desirable location. pleasant
airy rooms; good board, fine water
shade. piazza, piano. croquct ground
Terms reasonable. References given
required. The MISSES SARGEANT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
WENONAH.

new hotel beautifully situate on ocean
front, Wells Beach, omen July H. For terms.
address, {. T.. STACY, Wells. Beach. Me
ROBBINS FARM. KEENE. n. H..
three miles from Keene CITY: new
house: modern improvements: large
piazzas; good table and beds: airy
rooms: piano. Write for circular and
photographs OF my place. JOHN II.
ROBBINS, Keene, n. H.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
SUMMER RESORTS.
Hotel Ne-mat-ta-no,
NORTH LuBeC. MAINE.

situated on cobscook Bay. an estuary of
the management Of CHAs ~ PIEfiCE. Onens
July !. Closes Oct. L. This hotel W III accom-.
modate l2s guests and will be cond uoted on
hrst-class lines bur at rcsonnble rates
The location ts one of the most r,,cfureso,.
In New England. From the Verandas Tie
combination views OF mountain. aud water
from malaria, hay fever. mosouifoss snS
other snnoyances II Is most healthfui. Its
famous Nemattano Spring rivals the Poland
troubles. IL has n line Casino bowitne % ailevy
lawn tennis courts, boats, etc. superb nah
tng and hunting near at hand
Send for illustrated descrintfv. neok %
CHAs. n. PIERCE, M m" 49,. ooo- W
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15

land Miss Sarah III lie Valley. Mr. EN-
cry M Porter, all OF Providence: VIII
nam A Chestnut, ST Louis; Edward Il
Lothrop, Pawtucket.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
CAFE DINING CAR
Service on the Alabama Great Southern
Railroad.

Service on the Alabama Great Southern
Railroad.
Commencing June 18th, the train leaving
Meridian via the Alabama Great Southern
railroad at 1870 p. M and Birmingham at
5:55 a. m. daily, for the summer resorts of
Tennessee and Virginia and for Washing
ton. baltimore, Philadelphia and New York,
will take on cafe dining car at Alfalfa,
Ala, and carry 1t to Radford, Va, serv-
ing mesi ia carte.
This car, returning, will be attached ct
Radford and run to Alfalfa.
The hours are very favorable and tho
service " Ill be first-class In every pactieu-
lar
The route of the car via Chattanooga and
through the Cumberland and Blue Ridge
mountain region enables the travellers 10
view some of the most beautiful scenery
in the country while enjoying his metls.
The a la carte plan of dining car orabies
the passenger to procure almost any sort
Of meal that suits his fancy-from a cup of
coffee and a roll to an elaborate spread,
having for only what he orders.
This feature of the new service Of this
line will, no doubt, be fully app eel atni by;
the travelling public, and that it VIII re =
,cive very liberal patronage Cannot lie
doubted. 6-15-tf.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-16
OFFICIAL ROUTE
To International Epworth League Conven-
ton, Indianapolis. Ind.

To International Epworth League Conven-
ton, Indianapolis, Ind.
The committee ON transportation of the
Alabama Epworth League has selected the
Alabama Great Southern Railroad and its
connections as the Official Route to the
International Epworth League convention,
Indianapolis, July 2O-24.
A special party will leave Birmingham
on the Alabama Great Southern No. 4,
July 10 at AIS p. M, via Chattanooga, Gin
cinnati and the Cincinnati, Hamilton and
Dayton Railroad, arriving at Indianapolis
at 11:45 next morning. Special arrange
ments have been made as to sleeping cars,
through coaches, ETC., and those who con-
template making this trip should communi-
cate with Rev. ]. D. Ellis, chairman
transportation committee, Avondale, Ala,
or r. M. Ellis, travelling passenger agent,
2019 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala, who
are now reserving space In sleepers for all
those that desire. and it is important that
you advise them at once IL you wish berth
reserved.
Tickets on sale July IS and 10, limited un-
til July 26, but by depositing ticket with
Joint agent at Indianapolis not later than
July "a, and upon payment of fee of 80
cents, an extension of return limit can be
obtained to and including August 20.
Double daily service in both directions.
7-7-til-l9
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he was 20 years of age, or nine years ago,
be branched out as a full fiedged bookmak-
err bent on a mission of enlightening the
racing world.
And enlghten it he did! He made bets
with everyone who had a dollar to put up,
and ne was as cordial to the 50 bettor as to
NJ. F Dwyer in the latters big days.
full account of his gambling transactions
has not been presented.
To induce Grar9ln to talk to you of his
betting, if you approach him in the right
spirit, Is not difficult, for there is absolute
ly nothing of the "nouveau richie" about
the man. But it is impossible to record all
he tells you His ups and downs have been
as the sands of the sea. To him life seems
to hold no rest from the perpetual unquiet
OF the betting ring and the feverish excite
ment OF the gambler. Beneath the native
shypess and reticence of the man this
spirit crops out and he is aware of it him.
self
Il like to gamble" is a phrase he uses
repeatedly. as If seeking some self-justif-
cation.
friend says of him: HE seems to wish
TO impress on one that he must bet that
1t is second nature to him. and that he Is
to be no more blamed for risking his money
than he Is for eating. But-and there can't
be too big to this 'but-there Is a
huge difference between him and the ordi-
nary bookmaker and betting man. He be-
lieves In the honesty of racing. He does
not see fraud in every race. and this is the
foundation of his speculations. He backs
horses on his own opinion. An owner
may-frequently does-tell him that his
horse Is not fit. If Riley Grammar thinks
that horse can win he backs him, in spite
of what the owner or trainer has said"
Details might be given of many individu-
al bets which Riley Grammar has made. He
lost $4,000 on Cleaning one day and $1,000