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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26

J. J. McCaferty is said to be laid up
IousviEe lf It is reported that 3' he had
broken two ribs in moving some stock
Village farm has sold the brood mares
Beautiful Chimes 2.221z, by Chimes; En-
lily Chimes, by Chimes, dam Emily, and
Count Tarnosl1i Of Austria. ia =
L. q. Tewksbury, the former owner Of
appeared from New York last June owing
$500 900. has been located in Mexico, where
OF the twenty-one horses in c. K. G.
Billings stable nine have records that
former Cleveland stallion, Hontas Crooke,
has given him as much pleasure as any
Boston viii have a horse show early in
1901 The fact was assured last Thurs
day, when a meeting vas he Gao by the
and made it the most successful of tbs
kind ever attempted in that city.
p. Mcmahon of Trenton, N. j., formerly
Washington, n z, market that John
and deliver a steak in 2:30 time
John Nolan, 2:0s, the son of Prodigal,
last summer is being driven on the road
every day. He is APPARENTLY as sound as
ever. he being free from laIneness, and
his ankle is in a normal condition.
George H. Ketcham has bought for the
Ketcham stock farm, near Toledo, the
dust. She has four in the list, Grasshop-
per, 2:1514: NIinette, 2:1sA; Miss Bremen.
224A, and Miss Colerdgei, 2.275R. Nettie
viii be bred to Cresceus.
R. A Silver writes from Bedford that
he is wintering number of good ones,
including Lillian B., 2:2S54, PAGER, a good
race mare that can beat 2:20; Little Jack,
2:19. PAGER. that can speed a 2:10 gait. and
Barnitz, 2:2S15, trotter, that can trot q
quarter In 81 Seconds.
Doc Helmbold of the North Penn asso-
cation, has sold the pacing gelding Jack
Sheppard, trial 2:141b, to James Magee,
North Broad stree; terms private. Jack
Sheppard. with Frank Jackson up. turned
Belmont track in 2:141k last summer. Mr..
Magee will use the PAGER for road pur-
poses.
The effort to convert game old Bert
sheldon, jr., 2:1614, into a ''guideless Won
der last spring was unsuccessful. Prob
ably the heroic veteran resented the in
dignity too much. And few futile
efforts to race him showed that he can
never again be a factor in his class it is
now announced that he is permanently
retired.
Ed Geers is reported to have another
sensational fast green trotter in his sta
Bile at Jewettville this winter. This is the
chestnut gelding Lord March, by Mann
brine King, dam Jewel, by Almont, jr;
second dam Feroline. by Kentucky Prince:
third dam Lady Dexter, sister to Dexter,
2:lf1z, by Hambietonain, TO- Lord March
is coming years old. stands 15.2R hands
high and has white stockings behind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
RACING RESUMED IN MONTANA
Rich Owners Interested in Revival of
Circuit Meetings


Butte, Mont, Dec. 26.-There seems to
be no doubt that Montana viii once
more enjoy racing at its best on the cir
cult. Mr.. Laurence, who was secretary
Of the big race meetings held in Butte
and Anaconda two years ago, was here
a short time ago. When questioned ne
would only say that he had seen many
OF the Montana horseTnen, as well as
horsenen from all over, and all express
ed themselves in favor of races in Mon
tana.
Mr. Laurence was not in favor Of new
track building, because the local tracks
are excellent ones. All he wanted, hss
said was to get the right kind of peo-
pie interested. That he has succeeded In
doing so is not doubted. Press dispatch
es from California state that Charles W.
Clark, eldest son of Senator Clark, has
purchased some ma gnificent horses, borh
for racing and for thoroughbred stables.
His young brother VIII has just taken
out a permit to erect a $25 900 stable in
West Galena street, across the gulch,
and S. 900 house is to be built next to
it. Already torsenen in all parts of the
country are writing, inquiring about it.
Many horsemen are here and others are
coming.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
TOD SLOAN BEHIND.
Failed to Land the Christmas Handi-
cap at Tanforan.

San Francisco, Dec. 26.-Jocley Tod
Sloan made his first appearance in the
saddle Christmas since his return from
England. 1t was at Tanforan in the
Christmas handicap. The race was won
by Eddie Jones, an outsider, with Jen
kins up. It was also Jenkins first ride
since returning from England. Vesuvian,
on which Sloan made his first appear
ance, was installed joint favorite, with
his stable companion. Andriza, Grey
field and Advance Guard received strong
support, while Eddie Jones and Mort
gage were coupled at to /. The start
killed Grayfield's chances. Andriza set
the pace, but tired before the stretch
was reached. Eddie Jones assumed the
lead in the last quarter and beat
Vesuvian three lengths The Lady was
a. close third, a. neck in front of Advance
Guard Sloan was warmly applauded
and was presented with a floral piece
when he rode to the post. The weather
was fine, track good and attendance
large. Texarkana fell when leading in
the steeplechase. The ride of Murphy on
Lord Chesterfield is being investigated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
LAvIGNE ANXIOUS TO FIGHT.
Former Light-W eight Champion WILL
ing to Meet McGovern.

Saginaw. Mich, Dec. 26-Since the IN
satisfactory meeting between Joe Cans
and Terry McGovern in Chicago kid
Iaavigne, who Is training in this city, has
been oeluged with letters from leading
sporting men from all parts of the coun-
try urging him to get in the best of
shape for his meeting with Terrible
Terry"
From the tone Of most OF the letters
received by Lavigne it is plain to see
that he is still a strong favorite. and
there is a general desire to have his
match with McGOvern pulled off as soon
as possible. Lavigne's ring record is such
that when he is matched for a fight It is
absolute guaranty of hard and square
fighting. Terry's fight with Broad has
more than convinced Lavigne's friends
that he has more than an even chance
with McGOvern- Lavigne's ability to
take as well as give punches are well
known features of his past record.
In an interview Lavigne said: Il want
to meet McGovern as soon as possible. If
the Chicago authorities prevent contests
in that city am ready to meet him any
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
GROWN IN CONNECTICUT.
Sumatra Tobacco Successfully Pro
duced in Nutmeg State.

Washington. Dec. 26.-The following
notice was posted today by the secre-
tary of agriculture.
Milton Whitney, chief Of the division
of soil, reports a successful termination
of experiments conducted in co-opera-
ton with the Connecticut experimental
station in the production of Sumatra
tobacco near Hartford. One-third Of
an acre was planted under a cheese
cloth shade nine feet high, and culti-
waited and fermented under the direction
of M. Floyd Loard. expert of the de-
partment. The yield of cured tobacco
was 700 pounds. making an estimated
yield for one acre of 2,100 pounds. This
lost about 10 per cent. in the fermen-
tation.
The crop has been sold by Haas &
Co., of Hartford, to Michaelson e. Hib-
bard. of Kansas City, for S473.70. max
ing an estimated value of one acre ST.
421. The cost of production, including
the whole cost of the shade-the frame
for which will last five oyears-wii not
exceed $500 per acre, leaving a net profit
of over $500 per acre.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
OBJECT 10 THE FIGHT.
Ministers viii Go to Court to Stop
Ruhlin-Je ffr1es Contest.

Cincinnati, Dec. 26.-The ministers
will resort to the courts and carry the
fight against the proposed contest be-
tween Jeffries and Rubin for the bene-
fit of the saengerfest fund to the limit.
At a meeting today for devising ways
and means of coping with the problem,
exhaustive discussion of the case in all
of its phases was handled, and a COM
mittee finally appointed to consult the
ablest lawyers of the state with a view
to having the contest stopped by the
authorities.
The fight promoters have let out con-
tracts, etc, and they say that work on
remOdeling the building will begin the
latter part of the week.
Columbus, O., Dec. 26.-Attorney Cen
eral Sheets. to whom Governor Nash
referred the question of authority to
stop the Jeffries-Ruh prize fight at
Cincinnati, said today: You may say
positively that the fight will not take
place. Plans are at work down there
that will upset the whole thing. OF
course, it is all UP to the local authori-
ties. IF they do their duty and enforce
the law it will not be permitted and
movement is on foot to bring the Off
Gals to a sense of their duty in the mat
ter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
LII is DOUBTFUL.
Refuses to Credit Report of a French
Victory.

Pekin, Dec. 26-The French report en-
countering 25,eO0 Chinese and capturing
FIVE flags and a number Of guns and
inf1icting a great loss upon the Chinese
thfrty-five miles south of here. The re-
port is generally discredited. According
to the rurnor, the French did not suffer
any losses themselves It Is believed,
however, that the French probably met
a rowing band, which was dispersed, a
number Of Chinese being butchered. II
Hung Chang says that he is satisfied
it is false.
Rev. Mr.. Kelly, a Presbyterian mis-
sionary. has reported to Minister Con-
ger, of the burning by boxers of 10
Catholic Christians He says. however,
that his information has been derived
from Chinese sources. The Japanese
who have jurisdiction over the territory
thirty miles north in which it is alleged
the outrage occurred win Investigate
the report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
A GOSPEL CAMPAIGN.
Twentieth Century Work Arranged
For in New York.

New York, Dec. 26-The Twentieth
Century National Gospel campaign has
been officially inaugurated. The most
important work performed by the COM
mittee was the nomination of members
to serve as the committee for Greater
New York. The committee to be COM
posed of a large number of the most
prominent clergymen and religious so
cieties within a radius of fifty miles
from New York. Chairman Hall de-
clined to give out the names of the
Greater New York committee on the
ground that the members had been
simply nominated and would not be off,
cially appointed until acceptance had
been secured from them.
An invitation was sent out to the Off
Gals of all Protestant churches and so
cieties in the metropolitan district to at
tend a meeting for ministers and off,
cial laymen of the churches of the Lord
Jesus Christ in Greater New York and
vicinity,b to be held in Association hall
on December 81. Thirty thousand cop
les of the national call to participation
in the campaign will be issued at once
by the national central committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
sTEER-rY1Na CONTEST.
Exciting Sport Is INDUCED in by Two
Arizona Cowboys.

Phoenix, Arizona, December 26.-The
best steer-tying contest ever witnessed
in Arizona took place here today. oscar
Roberts and Joe Bassett, two celebrated
Arizona cowboys, engaged in a contest
for the championship Of Arizona and a
81, 600 purse. Roberts won the contest,
tying down five steers in 6:14.
Bassett tied his first four steers in
remarka bly, short time and the worlds
record was about to be lowered, but his
fifth animal was a ferociOuS brute and
engaged his attention for more than two
minutes. The animal plunged through
the large crowd, creating a panic by
thrusting his long horns through woIn-
ems suits and injuring several men. He
was tied down after sustaining s. broken
leg and losing his horns which had
found their way through Bassett'S horse
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Feeds
the Hair

Have you ever thought why
your hair IS falling out? 1t is
because you are starving your
hair. If this starvation con-
tinues, your hair will continue
to fall.
There is one good hair food.
1t IS Ayers Hair Vigor. 1t
gees right to the roots of the
hair and gives them just the
food they need. The hair
stops falling, becomes healthy,
and grows thick and long.
Ayers Hair Vigor does
another thing, also: it always
restores color to faded or gray
hair.
one dsEIar BETTE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Maher Is After sharkev.

Chicago, Dec. 26-Peter Makers pugi-
listic bee is still buzzing. That his recent
assault at arms with big Gus Rubin
was only an appetizer for the man from
the Emerald isle can be gathered from
the fact that he is hot after battle
with Tom Sharkey. The following letter
from Peter ]. Lowry, his manager, ex-
plains itself: It expect to close a match
for Maher at once with Tom Sharkey.
The battle will probably take place
within a few weeks. Peter gave Rubin
a great fight, and at one time had the
Akron man groggy. There was not any
time in the battle that Maher was in
danger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
BOY SHOOTS a CAMPER
The Son of John Servatius, of Ottawa,
Continued His Fathers Quarrel

Ottawa, Kas., Dec. pa horse trader
named shorty Garretson was shot and
killed last night by John Servatius, a
boy Il years old. Garretson, his wife
and little son were camping near the
Servatius home on the bank of the river.
The elder Servatils and GarretSon quar-
relied Sunday evening, and while the
former was hunting an officer Garretson
and young Servatius quarreled. AT the
inquest it was shown that the boy shot
in self-defense. The woman says her
home is in Warren county, Iowa
Young Servatius is home on vaca-
ton from Kansas City. where he has
haen going to school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
BRYAN SENDS GREETINGS.
Nebraska Statesman Remembers His
Kansas Friends.

Leavenworth, Dec. 26.-William J.
Bryan, wiring from Lincoln. Neb., to the
Evening Standard, sends the following
Christmas greeting to Leavenworth and
Kansas Democrats:
please present my greetings to my
political friends of Leavenworth and OF
Kansas. The principles of Democracy
still live and the policies for which the
fusion forces fought will yet be vindica
ted. We can enter the twentieth CEN
tury with the confident belief that the
people will soon return to the teachings
of the fathers and to the traditions os
the republic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Cromiskey Wants Long.

Chicago, Ill. Dec. 26.-Charles Comis-
key is after Hartman Long, the famous
shortstop of the Boston team With
Long next to Padden in the infield Com
iskey figures he will have one of the
strongest infields in the country. Re-
were to the effect that Long had been
negotiating with some western team.
but it was not until yesterday that it
was definitely known that Comiskey
was the man who was after the great
Boston short STOP
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Want New 9ame Laws.

Wichita, Kan. Dec. 26.-Clifford Sawyer,
state game warden, will present a bill to
the Kansas legislature providing for a
change in the game law. Among other
things, the bill provides for the shooting
instead of October and November, as is
permitted under the present law Prairie
chickens are to be killed from August Is
and November. The spring shooting of
plover viii be cut out entirely and the
season will be the same as that for chick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
NO FIGHTS I'M PHILADELPHIA
Death of Edward Sanford Leads to
Recall of All Permits.

Philadelphia. Dec. 26-The death of Ed
ward Sanford, known in pugilistic cir
Giles as Frank Barr which occurred on
Saturday night after a. boxing bout at
the Athletic club of Philadelphia with Joe
Kelly, has resulted in a peremptory order
from the police department to stop the
issue Of al boxing permits hereafter and
to recall all the permits now in exist
ence
This VIII effectually put a stop to all
contests in the future, as Director English
expressed a. determination today to take
no more chances of having the unfortun-
ate affair repeated. This is the second
affair of this kind within the last year
the first having been a contest on Octo-
Der that resulted in the death OF Steve
Flanagan, a we'll known boxer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26

of the hindmost, all busily engaged in the
verTnin business.
We are expecting to start across the
briny deep soon. We will be given about
500 transportation money from Frisco
home and We expect to spend it all for
real cows milk and pumpkin pie.
Taps have just blown, I will close,
hoping that you will some day my
smiling "phiz'' back in old Woodson and
that you will take me in and teach me
the ways of civilization, for I am sure
will shy at a bicycle or a windmill and
you could not get me near a street car for
ANYTHING
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Fed Lawrence Poor.

Lawrence. Dec. 26.-The Christmas
dinner given by the Salvation Army to
ed and greatly enjoyed by the many
poor people who took advantage of the
good work Of the local company. over
1000 people were served at Music hail
and the meal was a bountirul one. Bas-
kets were sent to those too sick or fee
BILE to come to the hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Lawrence Pioneer Dead.

old pioneer. died at his home just eas-
Of this city Tuesday. Mr.. Sperry has
been suffering for the past five weeks
from a carbuncle He came to Kansas
in 1856, from New York, and has ever
since lived on the same farm. He was a
member of the Lawrence companies dur
ing the. border ruffian troubles and took
part in the attacks on Fort Saunders,
Fort Titus and Lecompton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26

was always favorite though his price
receded from to to TO 10 in response
to the play on Sir F1orian, who was
backed from to to 2. The others had
but trifiing support Tom Kingsley set
a hot pace for six furIongs, relinquished
the lead to Mint Sauce, who carefully
rated by AcJoynt was never worse than
third. Sir Florian took the longest route
and though he ran a fast quarter at the
end, could never reach Mint Sauce, who
won easily by a length.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26

where do nor believe they viii pre-
vent our go, which is booked for Febru-
airy; at least, Manager Houseman of
TattersalPs hasn't notified US TO the
contrary. I do not believe that the Cans
McGovern fight was as much Of a fake
as it was that Cans lost all courage be-
fore he entered the ring with McGovern-
One reason why want to meet McGoH-
ern is that he is nearer my size ard
weight than any of the men that have
taken on before"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Holiday BATES.

The Missouri Pacific viii sell tickets
December %, %, "A. 25 81 and ~anuary /,
between all points within 200 miles dis
lance. at rate of one fare for the round
trim. with minimum of so cents Chill
dren between and Il years half fare.
Tickets limited for return to January 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Escaped Convict Captured

Chetopa, Dec. 26-City Marshal John
son captured yesterday Fred c. Heron.
a convict who escaped from Kansas
state penitentiary December 10, and stole
a Hambletonian stallion at Tonganoxi..
riding him to this place. Heron had on
prison clothes with stripes cut off and
did not deny his identity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
FootbaIl at Frankfort.

defeated Washington here Christmas in
a closely contested football game by
score of 2 to 0. The safety resulting from
a 75-yard punt by Charley Russell, the
play was in Washington's territory dur
ing all of the last half, the ball being
on their 10-yard line when time was
called
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
NAY FIGHT AGAIN.
McGovern and Cans Liable to Meet
in Baltimore.

IN BaItlmore.
Baltimore, Dec. 26.-The Herefords have
afoot plan to bring Terry McGovern
and Joe Cans together in this city. Ne
gOtiatons to that end have been started
and McGoveTn and his mana ger. Sam Har-
rts, have indicated that the match may
be arranged for some day during the week
beginning February 4. If the match
should be arranged it would take place at
the Music hall and be for twenty rounds,
with Cans permitted to weigh 1873 pounds
at either 5 or o'clock on the afternoon
of the night of the contest
When Cans met Erne in New York Erne
promised a return match. Erne won by
butung out Cans eye but refused to
grant the return contest. Hereford thinks
Cans can do better than he did in Chi
cago, and McGovern seems willing to have
1t out again, especially since the cry of
fake has been raised. Cans is in New
York, but has announced his willingness
to again try McGovern and the Here
fOrds declare they will risk several thou
sand dollars on the result
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
conoordia Is. Reloit O.

Concordia, Kan, Dec. 26-The Con-
cordia-Beloit football game at this place
Tuesday was won by Concordia- Score
% to 0. Concordia. had everything its
own way from start to finish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Racing at New orleana

New Orleans, La, Dec. 26.-Imp. Mint
Sauce who on Saturday placed the 81
600 Crescent City handicap to the credit
of his owner. A. r. CoWser, Tuesday
added the 81, 600 Christmas handicap to
the scare. The English bred geldIng
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26

If your druggist cannot supply you, send
as SI.oo and we will express bottle TO you,
ali charges prepaid. BE sure and give us
ToHr nearest express of6ce-
J. G AYR Co.. Lowell, Mass.
Send fer ouz handsome book On The Hair.
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Holiday Excursions via Santa Fe
Route.

Tickets on sale to points within 200
miles west of Missouri river One fare
for round trip. Tickets on sale Dec. p,
%, "a, Is and 81, 1900, Jan.~1, final limit
Jan. 2.
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HOLIDAY RATES
via crock Island Route

One fare for the round trip to points
within 200 miles. west of Missouri river
Tickets sold Dec. %, %, "a, %, and 81,
1900, and Jan. 1, 1901. Return limit, Jan.
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HOLIDAY RATES
via crock Island Route

One fare for the round trip to points
within 200 miles, west of Missouri river.
Tickets sold Dec p, %, "a, 20, and 81,
1900, and Jan. l. 1901. Return limit Jan.
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COLORADO FLYER.

Via @Great Rock Island Route
Leaves Topeka $40 D M. arriving
Colorado Springs 1885, Denver HOO
o'clock next a. 70
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The Eminent Kidney
and Bladder Specialist.

There is a disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble is allowed to ad-
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form of kidney trouble.
DR.. KiImer's Swamp-R0Ot the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney bladder
and urinary troubles. 1t has cured thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases, after all other
efforts have failed. AT druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Dir. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. and
mention this paper.