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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
EBERHARDTs WIN OUT.
Ealina Tennis Players Defeat Kansas
City Men.

Kansas City, Sept. S.-The final
matches in the Darlington tennis tour
nament for the Missouri valley cham
pionships were played yesterday 1t was
a great day for the Eberhardt brothers.
the champions of Kansas. In. the morn
ing, Frank Eberhardt captured the
Championship in singles, and in the af-
ternoon the brothers won the Anal
match in doubles
Yesterday morning D. L. James, the
local player. met Frank Eberhardt of
Salinas for the interstate championship
in singles Mr. Eberhardt took the lead
at the start and maintained it to the
end of the three sets, which he won
rather handilys 60, 6-2. ell
The match for the championship in
doubles between the Eberhardt brothers
and DIR. Frank Sheldon and Carter Will
der was won in three straight sets, 60,
60, ell
The opening game went to the local
team It was a deuce game, as was
every other. except one, in the first set
The first point went to the Eberhardts
Sheldon was serving and on the re-
turn drove the ball into the net On
the next return he did the same thing.
He then dealt out one which Frank
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of the first commissioners of the coun-
ty J. S. Wild and John Strange, were
present. the third one having died some
years ago.
r. B. Clark. the oldest settler in Lin
coin county. was also present. He To-
Gated here as early as 1865.
2. Dial and G. M. erection, commits
sioners from Mitchell county and Chas.
F. Ewing. county clerk. and Frank
Schmigle, deputy treasurer of Mitchell
county, We're also present
Col. J.. H Durham made a splendid
officer of the day. He rode at the head
of the parade made by the school child
rem of Lincoln. Behind him were the Elk
Horn and Lincoln bands, followed by the
children, with the principal. C. N. Poe,
leading and at the heads of the several
departments of school were the teachers,
as follows: H. L. Morganson, Miss ILL
liam Jenkinson, Mrs. Ella Porter, Miss
Cornelia Weeks, Miss Emma Miller, Miss
Alice HoSSaek, Miss Augusta Bradbury
Mrs. Hannah Moss and Miss Gertrude
Felt. Several hundred school children.
each one carrying a flag, took part in
the parade
A blazing sun made the day fearfully
hot and the people had to gather in the
new court room to listen to the pro
gramme- The Lincoln Glee club of so
voices under the leadership of G. w.
Smith, was a notable success
The Stars and Stripes was hoisted
from the top Of the court house, and
patriotic talks were made by c. N Poe
prlnelpai OF the Lincoln schools and E.
d. Smith, county superintendent
L. F.. Carver, Of Salina a former Lin
coin county lawyer, and Judge r. f.
Thompson, of Minneapolis, present Judge
of this district, delivered happy address,
es, interpreted with many pleasing
"reminiscences of this section of Kansas
Bicycle races and baseball were at
fractions.
Lincoln county's new court house will
do to pattern after. 1t is solidly con-
structed Of f1rst-class material. and is
heated by steam
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could not handle. Sheldon did a pretty
piece of returning and Fred drove out,
making the score 80 all. Sheldon put
one down the line, but drove the next
deuce. Frank then drove out and Fred
failed to handle the return and the
game was won. The second went to the
Eberhardts, due to fine returning and
three service aces by Fred Sheden put
two into the net and Wilder two. The
next game was nip and tuck, Frank
finally winning for his side by sendine
back two fierce returns which could
not be handled The good placing OF
the Eberhardts won the next two games.
Hard returns by Sheldon and Wilder
won for them. the next, making the score
AZ The next was another deuce set
Sheldon did some fine net play in this
game, but Wilder misunderstood the
umpire and let an easy return pass,
which gave the game to the kanSan5-
The deciding game of the set was lost
by Wilder driving two balls out and
one into the net at critical stages
The second set was a love set, the
Eberhardts winning in. straight games.
The difficult returns which the Eber-
hardts made and the driving out of balls
at critical moments were responsible for
the result. The brothers continued to
outplay their opponents and by the
same play which won the other two sets
took the third, 81
In the consolation matches Herbert
Jones beat Sharrard for a place in the
finals, but lost the prize to- DR.. Frank
Sheldon. Jones played magnificent ten
mis- during this match and made the doc
years tournament Mr.. Jones viii un-
doubtedly be a strong factor. IN the
championships
II. S. Hall and E. H Graves. of Lees
Summit, beat G. NJ. ShaTTard and T.
Price, of Atchison, for the consolation
r7rfrrc. In
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
a Guaranteed Cure for piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. No cure, no pay. All druggists
are authorized by the manufacturers of
Pazo Pile Ointment to refund the money
where it fails to cure any case of piles
no matter of how long standing. Cures
ordinary cases in six days; the worst
cases in fourteen days. One application
gives ease and rest. Relieves itching
Instantly This is a new discovery and
is the only pile remedy sold on positive
guarantee, no cure no pay. Price Soc
If your druggist don't keep it in stock
send us soc in postage stamps and we
tured by Paris Medicine Co., st. Louis
Mo-, Manufacturers of Laxative Bromo-
Quinine and Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
ST. JOE RACES.
Topeka Horse Owner Turned Down
for Alleged Crooked Driving.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. SIN the FPS
trotting race at Lake Contrary Friday,
the judges thought they saw g job
among the horsemen and that the best
horse in the race was not going to win.
Ed Bryan, in the opinion of the judges,
was performing badly and it was de-
cided to set down the owner and driver,
NJ. Leach, of Topeka, and substituted J.
Tilden- Tilden handled the horse alto
gether differently, with the result that
he ended the race by winning in three
straight heats thereafter.
Claudio c, was second; Allen, third.
Best time, 2:221z.
2:20 pace-Won by Bell Medium Dandy
Way, second; Frank Yokum, third Best
time, 2:15N.
Three-quarter mile, hurdle - Our
Climate won: Rob Roy, second; Glori-
ana, third. Time, 1:241k.
Three-quarter mile dash-Kirk won;
Vaseline, second: Saliie Veto, third.
Time, LII.
Half mile dash-Iown Parker won; Bob
Lee, second; Clint g.. third. Time, 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
oUAKERs BEGIN root BALL
Sixty Candidates Expected to Try for
Pennsylvania Team.

Philadelphia, Sept. s.-Preliminary
practice of the University of Pennsyl-
vania football team will begin on Frank
lin field today. Sixty candidates win re-
port for practice to Coach Woodruff for
the commencement of real work.
Coach Woodruff has had several men
at work at center during the summer
months trying to find a successor to
Overfeld, but this work has developed
nothing. Then, too, a full-back must be
found.
OF last years team, Overfeld, Coombs,
Outland and Kennedy will be out of it.
To fill these places will be difficult
McCloskey has had quite a. little ex-
perience at center rush There are sew
eraI promising men for quarter back.
aside from Woodley, who played well
last year.
In the center OF the line Hare and
Teas can again play guards, Wallace and
Zimmerman are available for tackles,
Potter for end, and Smith, Davidson and
McCracken for the positions behind the
line.
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q BAH Trophy offered.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. SIN order to
commemorate the ball season of 1900 and
the fine work of the Pittsburg club, the
Chronicle-Telegraph offers, if Pittsburg
shall finish in first or second place to
give a silver trophy costing $780, to be
contested for in a series of games to
be- played wholly or partly at Pittsburg
between the pennant winner and the
club standing next, the trophy to become
the prop nd OF the cup winning tg the the
players; the number of games and all
the details of the contest to be ar
ranged by the managers OF the two
clubs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
Old Settlers at LYONS

Lyons. Kas-. Sept. S.-The old settlers
of Lyons and Rice counties held a pic
mic here Friday at the city park A
large crowd was present to hear the ad-
dresses by the staff of professors from
the State Agricultural college at Man
haitian.
Prof Otis 1ectured on Feed and
Feeding and the Value of Skim Milk
for Calves
Prof Popenoe spoke on etymology
and horticulture. Mr. Parker of the
Hutchinson Creamery company, acted
as chairman.
The Lyons cornet band of fifty-three
pieces furnished the music for the meet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
A TIP rs OUT
That Patsy Donovan is to Manage the
Cardinals.


Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. s.-Patsy Dono-
van is to be the next manager Of the
Cardinals This tip is given by Umpire
Ed Swartwood, who says it comes from
an excellent source. Swarty came home
owing to a fall received watching a base
play in Boston last Thursday, and he
will not umpire any more this season.
when was in st. Louis a few days
ago." he said, Il had a conversation
with a man who is a near and dear
friend of President Frank Robson, of
the st. Louis club. and he told me that
Donovan is sure to be manager of the
team next year. McGraw is not likely to
be on the team at all, for he has not
pleased the patrons of the game at St
Louis by any means Judging from the
source of my information, would GER
tainly think that Donovan, is the man
selected by Robson OF course the team
has been a failure this year, and it is a
remarkable thing that such a lot of
ball players should make such a Won
derfully poor showing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
Stevens County MUST Pay for Bonds

Wichita, Kas-, Sept S.-Judge Hook,
of the federal court, has issued a writ
ordering the county commissioners of
Stevens county to levy a special tax to
pay a judgment of S. 900 for defaulted
interest on $4,000 Improvement bonds,
issued in 1885, for building bridges,
have set up the plea that it will be i'm
possible to pay either principal or in
terest, as nearly three-fourths of the
land in the county has been sold for
taxes. The writ is issued by request of
the Municipal Trust company, of Lon
don, England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
Pratt county Farmer IN Trouble.

Pratt, Kas., Sept s.-Jacob Orth, a
farmer from the west part of this
county, was arrested last evening by
Sheriff Gibbons charged with criminal
assault on the person of his sixteen
year-Old sister-in-lav. He was bound
over to the district court in the sum
of 81. 600 bond, which he refused to give.
He also refused to hire a lawyer. saying
that he IS too poor, although he has a
dozen good mich cows and lots of
horses. This makes the fourth criminal
assault case for the next term of the
district court in this county.
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Farmers to Picnic.

Dodge City. Sept. s.-A farmers picnic
is to be held at Windhorst. Kan, Sep
TENDER 13, twenty-five miles east of here.
There will be speeches made by the most
prominent and successful farmers Of the
county on farming, cattle raising, etc
Prizes will be given by the Parker
Creamery company on the best essays
on 'Dairying in Kansas" Beeson's or
chestra of this city will furnish music
for the day and the dance in the even
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08

Cawker City, Kas., Sept. S.-Mrs. Nc
Claskey, an aged lady living alone, was
fatally burned Friday by the explosion
of a gasoline stove. She attempted to
refill the reservoir while the burners
were lighted. When the explosion oc-
Cured the house was fired, but neigh
bors extinguished the flames.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
ON CHARGE OF PERJURY.
Franklin Crawford Accused of Draws
ing Pension Under Assumed Name.

Wichita, Sept. S-Franklin Crawford
of Mcpherson county has been brought
here on a United States warrant charg-
ing him with defrauding the government
and with perjury. 1t Is alleged he has
been drawing a pension under the name
of J. Franklin Crawford, who served in
an Illinois regiment It is claimed that
he is not the person who served in this
regiment and that his representations
have been fraudulent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
The Bravery of Woman

Was grandly shown by Mrs. John Dow
ling of Butler. Pa, in three years strug-
gle with malignant stomach trouble that
caused distressing attacks of nausea and
Indigestion All remedies failed to relieve
her until she tried Electric Bitters At
ter taking 1t two months, she wrote: II
am now wholly cured and can eat any
thing. 1t is truly a grand tonic for the
whole system as / gained in weight and
feel much stronger since using it, 1t aids
digestion, cures dyspepsia, improves ap-
petite, gives new life. Only soc. Guar
anteed at all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
Women to Run Street cars.

Wichita, Sept. Son September II the
Kings Daughters and ladies of the chill
dren's home will have charge of the
Wichita street car system, and all re-
ceipts will be donated to charitable in
situations The ladies will act as con-
ductors and will regulate the movement
of cars. It is announced that no change
will be returned to passengers. It is ex-
pected that quite a large sum will be
raised by the ladies.
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Pensions For Kansans.

Washington. Sept. -s.-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Increase-william F. Keepers, Wet
SO.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Edwards, Hill City,
SO.
Original widows, etc.-Minor of VIII
liam H. Van Eaton, Sedan, $40; Pru-
dence Remington, Chetopa, IS; Eliza
beth Newman. Fort Scott, So; Maggie ".
WEIGH, Stafford, So.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
Denver 8: Salina i.

Salina, Kan, Sept. S.-Denver won from
Salina by score of to l. The visitors
played an errorless game, but the locals
managed to fill the bases in the ninth in
ming after two runs had been made. Den
Yer gave Price a base rather than run the
risk of letting him hit the ball. There was
not a man struck out on either side. Kane
was easily hit by the locals, but the field
was strong. Score: H f
Denver ................2 0 0 O 0-3 9 4
Sallna .-....-s....--...O D U U U . . IL O
Batteries-Denver, Kane and Sullivan
Salina, Quigg and owen.
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Found a Fat Pocketbook.

Parsons, Sept. SO. Sampson, repre-
senting the Bunker Printing company of
Kansas City, Mo-. who is spending few
days in the city, while walking on For
rest avenue his foot struck some object,
which, on investigation proved to be n
pocketbook containing $3.50 in currency,
and belonging to H. o. Stiffey. The
money was returned to the owner.
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addition to these, Gentry who played
end in '96. is back and viii try for his
old position. Harrington. formerly with
the Stanford university team.s VIII assist
Dave Fultz in the coaching. He is there
now and is giving the early candidates
some work in the gymnasium -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
NEW MAIL ROUTES.


Washington, d. c., Sept.S.-Rural free
delivery has been established, to COM
mence September Is, at Garrett, Ander-
son county, Kan, with one carrier. The
length of the route is 271z miles; area
covered so square miles, population serv-
ed 69S. number of houses on route 155,
carrier, Edward J. Keeney. The post
Office at Sugarvale, Kan, will be dis
continued. Star route number 1928 will
be discontinued and mail sent to Gar
nett.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
New Presidine Elder.

Newton, Kas, Sept. s.-Rev. z. C.
Beach, pastor of the First M. E.
church of this city, has been appointed
presiding elder of the Newton district,
to I'LL the vacancy caused by the death
Of the Rev G.. w. Howes. Rev. J. C.
Howes of Louisville. KY, has been APP
pointed to the pastorate Of the Metho-
dist church here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
Newton Couple Marry.

Newton, Sept. S.-Miss Louise Toews
and Mr. Gerhard Entz were married at
the home of the brides parents in this
city Nearly 300 invited guests were
present from this and surrounding coun-
ties, as the contracting parties We're
prominent among the Mennonites in this
section OF the state.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE

Darkness brought the game to a close
at the end of the ninth inning, with the
score tied Chicago tried new pitcher
named Hughes, who kept the locals guess
ing during the entire game Donahue's
wild throw in the ninth inning allowed the
tieing run to tally. Attendance, 1s6S.
Score by innings:
Ri
Chicago ..............3 000012 zoos is 4
Philadelphia ........1 0 0 0 0 2 L l-6 u o
Batteries--Hughes and Donahue; Orth
and Mcfarland.
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Missouri's Foot BAN Prospects.

Kansas City. Sept. IS b Houx.
quarterback of the Missouri university
football team, was in Kansas City yes
terday, and predicts victory for the Co.
lumbia team this year. I'VE have seven
members OF last years team back in
the university said Houx and they
are all in good physical condition and
are anxious to get into the game. In
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
howard IL: Fredonia l.

Howard.E Kan, Sept. s-Howard won
three straight games from Fredonia, the
third at a score of II to I. Battery for
Howard, Prentiss and Hostetter: for FIRE.
donna, Pomp, Reiger and Wolverton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
JERSEY FIGHTS TO BEGIN.
creedon and Handler Meet at Pater-
son on SAINT. ID

New York. Sept. S.-Dan Creedon and
Jimmy Handler of New Jersey viii meet
in a twenty-round contest before the
Erie Athletic club at Paterson, N. J.,
on September II. This one of the many
new clubs which it is expected will soon
open for business owing to the death of
the Horton law in this state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
Store Room Floor Gave Way.

Arkansas City, Sept. 8.-The floors of
one of the rooms of the opera house gave
way last night and several hundred dol
lars worth of goods were precipitated
into the cellar. The stock was owned
by J. NJ Huse of Coffeyville. The dam
age will be about $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08
Bennington Isl: Abilene 3.

Herington, Kan, Sept S.-Ball game be-
tween Harrington and Abilene resulted in
score of Is to in favor of Harrington.
Green's pitching and Bouldin's work on
first base for Harrington were the con-
spicuous features of the game Abilene
was held down to four hits. Fort Riley
plays here this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-08

Burlingarne, Sept 8.-The free for all
by The Admiral, owned by John Hennon,
jr., of Hatton. The time was 2:20z over
heavy, slow track. It breaks the track
r.annrd
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az RROOKLYN

The game was a hot one from start to
finish. After see-sawing for four innings.
Pittsburg got lead of one run. which
was increased to three by a home run
drive over the picket fence by Williams,
with O'Brieh on first Attendance, 700.
Score by innings:
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AT MILWAUKEE,
Score by innings:
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NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

AT CHICAGO.
Score by innings:
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Pittsburg


A single, two-bagger, a base on balls
and a passed ball in the ninth gave Gin
cinnati three runs and the game. Attend
ance, /, 600.
Score by innings:
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AT NEW YORK.

St. Louis ....21O 0OOO-S 2
New York ............1 0 D GO2s-5 z 1
Batteries-Jones and Robinson; Hawley
and Grady.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-10

carry something to enforce the laws OF
the highway aud the city. SO they were
given clubs. Now. a club is effective so
long as il is within reach OF the evildoers.
but as there was more or less robbery go
ing on among the natives il became a ne
cessity To arm the police with something
III would shoot. That is how il came
about that the native police were armed
with revoivers as large as those carried
by the American soldiers.
Each policeman wears a cap. and that
gives him n military air. His uniform is
tailor made and fits him perfectly. The
trousers are long enough to reach below
the tops Of yellow shoes and sometimes
are stuffed inside the lacings. On the
breast is a silver badge showing a num-
Der and precinct. The officers are desig
mated much as they are in the army. Ell
Their by stripes on the sleeves or strap 9 on
the shoulders.
Time was when the dice ratified and
rolled out in the streets in broad day
light. Occasionally a native is arrested,
how and a Chinaman does not dare
to show his face if he has ever been
guilty of throwing the dice. The police
seem to pay no attention to pitching pen
mics. In fact, they indulge in that pas
time themselves.
One thing these uniformed men do il
TO Keep the streets clean of all dirt and
refuse. A garbage wagon daily comes
along every street. the native driver rings
a bell. and the householder is supposed to
send a servant out with the days ac-
emulation from the kitchen and the
stable. IT is one of the duties of the po-
lice 20 see that the carabao cart is not
kept waiting too long before a door.
The men comprising the force are
brave. They have been compelled to
rush into houses where robbers were al
work. More than one has been carried
away to the hospital badly wounded in
the fights which have followed. Besides
this they have the confidence of the na-
tives and have been able to inform the
officials of dangerous plots or the pres
ence of insurgenf agents.