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The Lamar register., 1900-07-11
Listed Corn.

Listed corn" is cultivated by a spe-
cially devised machine, which makes
trench down to damp soil and there the
corn is dropped. When the corn comes
up the farmer begins to cultivate 1t,
and this cultivation gradually fills up
the trench. The experts of the Agri-
cultural Department tell me that it is
not necessary to have previous plow-
ing of the land before the listing pro-
cess is begun. The gradual filling OF
the trench gives an opportunity 70 cul-
tivate the soil and turn it over. When
cultivation ceases the land has been
brought back to its normal level. The
practice is followed mostly in dry coun-
tries, but some of the farmers in the
great corn belt of the United States
consider it beneficial. There are no
statistics of the acreage or the yield of
listed corn.
The Lamar register., 1900-07-11

Kansas City, July 6.-The business
OF the convention opened at 1885, and
RichardsOn whose voice Is n trihe
hoarse this morning, announced that
nominations for the vice presidency
were in order. The call OF the rolf of
states for nominations was then begun.
Alabama passed without naming any.
one. Arkansas announced that she
would yield to Illinois for the purpose
of placing In nomination General Ad-
lai Il. Stevenson. At this there was
applause demand was made at this
point that the sergeant-at-arms should
clear the aisle of people who We're
standing there and creating so much
confusion that It was difficult to hear
what was going on. While this was
being done the impatient crowd began
yelling for "Hill, Hill" but the demon
stration did not last long. As soon as
quiet was restored Williams said:
illinois desires man who is a real
Democrat (npplausel. The man to be
nominated has stood upon the Demo-
cratic platforms ever since he was n
voter He never was backsider."
tremendous cheeringD Without call
ing his name Williams then reviewed
the political career of Adlai E. Steven
son. He had canvassed almost every
STATE IN tLle union anu WIS alAlOus anu
willing to do everything in his power
for his party.
Give us this man on the ticket with
Bryan" exclaimed Williams, 'and j
think we will sweep Illinois"
Connecticut when called yielded TO
Minnesota, and Delegate Rosing of
that state took the platform to put
Charles A. Towne in nomination. He
said Minnesota asked the support of
the convention for him, not because
he is from the Northwest, but because
he is an American. tCheers) His
nomination was asked because he is Il
Democrat and supports Democratic
principles He is not Il Democrat by
extraction, but a Democrat by conyic,
ton. CCh"crs) With Towne on tn,
ticket with Bryan, Rosing promised
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Frantic Appeals for News.

Washington, July 6.-The State De
partment is waiting with almost an ag
ony of expectation for news from Pc
kin, but none comes. Heartrending ap-
peals are being received from the rela-
tives and friends of the persons sup
posed to have been In the United States
legation at Pektn, praying for some in
formation as TO the fate of their peo-
pie, but the department is unable to
give them any satisfaction. Secretary
Root was in conference with Secretary
Hay this morning, and it was admitted
that, although no more troops have
been ordered directly TO China yet
great activity has been decided upon in
the matter of dispatching additional
troops from this country to Nagasaki
where they will be In readiness for
either Chinese or Philippine service.
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Kansas City, July SIT was late this
afternoon when the convention was at
last face 10 face with the presidential
nomination. Earlier in the day there
had been tedious delays. due TO the
inability OF the platform committee
to reconcile differences and present a
report. UntIi this was ready the con-
yention beguilcd the time by putting
forward speakers OF more or less prom
inence TO Keep the vast audience from
becoming too restless.
The first session, beginning Mt 10
o'clock this morning. was entirely fruit.
less OF results. and II was not until
late In the afternoon when the second
session had begun. that the platform
committee was AT last able to report an
agreement, Already Its main features,
embodying the iti to principle, had be-
come known to the delegates, and there
was little delay in giving it unanimous
approval This removed the last
chance for an open rupture on ques-
tions OF principle, and left the way
clear for the supreme event of the day
the nomination OF the presidential
candidate, The vast auditorium was
filled to its utmost capacity when the
moment arrived for the nomination to
he made
When the call of states began for the
purpose of placing candidates in noml-
nation. Alabama yielded its place at
the head OF the list to Nebraska, and
Mr.. Oldham OF thar state made his
way to the platform for the initial
speech placing MIR. Bryan in nomiua-
tion for the presidency. The orator
was strong-voiced and entertaining,
yet to the waiting delegates and specta-
tors there was but one point TO his
r.,r GET
ration which closed with the name of
William Jennings Bryan.
This was the signal for the demon
stration OF the day. and the great con
course Joined in tribute of epthuslas-
tic devotion to the leader. When the
demonstration hnd spent itself the
speeches secondIng the nomination of
Mr. Bryan were In order. Senator
White spoke for California.
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enough platform. then the platform ap-
proved by him should be good enough"
He declared IL was essential that
there should be declaration for the
ratio in clear and unmistaknble terms.
and he followed this up with the asser-
ton that Il such declaration was not
made even Colorado could be counted
rs doubtful state. with Il prospect of
not only casting iTs electoral vote for
Mckinley as president. but OF sending
Mr.. wolcott back 10 the United States
Senate.
George Fred Williams Of Massachu-
setts also made u spirited argument for
specific declaration on the question
OF ratio.
He asserted that the Democratic par
~ had become q nrw party since 1t had
Incorporated the financial question In
It's declaration OF principles. II had be-
come a yiriIe and live party since 1896.
and this fact was due solely TO the cir
cumstances that the money question,
which was the question OF the people.
had been made the paramount issue.
Representative Newlauds OF Nevada
declared In favor OF specific declarn-
ton for IG TO l. Ex-Governor Stone of
Missouri Indicated that his Judgment
was opposed to a specific declaration
EpT 10 w l. Rhh NaAAN - NsA' h''Ath
that Mr. Bryan was favorable TO such
q. declaration and he would. therefore,
support the proposition. Mr.. Bald.
representative OF senator German OF
Maryland e>poused the silver cause,
lie said he hoped Maryland would be
found In the Democratic column this
fall under any circumstances. but that
with i6 to l eliminated he was sure
II would be there
Senator Rawiins OF Utah was favor
able to 10 TO l pronounccment. but did
not contend for IL rs absolutely essen
tial. Gibbons Of Florida and BlacSmau
OF Louisiana supported the conserva-
i've view.
Finally at $50 n. m. the platform
committee, by a vote OF 20 to %, agreed
upon the financial plank. sub
stltnting a 10 to l declaration for n
simple reaiiirmation Of the Chicago
platform:
ave reiterate the demand OF the plat
form of 1896 for an American financial
system made by the American people
for themselves which shall restore and
maintain a blmctRllic price level; and
as part OF such system the immediate
restoration OF the free and unlimited
coinage OF silver and gold nt the pres
eut legal ratio OF IL TO l. without walt
ing for the aid or consent OF any other
nation.r
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TIN going to pay a man so to straight-
N up my desk" isn't that an eNtrav-
ignnt expendlture?'' "Oh. no. Think
II the fortune in postaE4 stamps lost
under all those papers
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When Colorado was reached that
state yielded TO Senator Hill of New
York. The audience had anXiously
awaited the appearance of the distln-
guished New Yorker. and as he took
the platform he was accorded n splen-
did reception. the entire audience rising
and cheering wildly. with the single eN-
ception OF the little group OF Tam
many leaders, who sat silent Mr. Hin
was in fine voice and his tribute TO the
Nebraskan touched sympathetic
chord In the hearts OF the audience
When Hin declared with dramatic EN-
phasis that the candidate would have
the support Of his party--a united par
ty-there was tremendous applause AT
the suggestion. of Democratic unity
Aside from the brilliant eulogy OF
Bryan, the speech Of the New York
leader was chiefly significant and at
tractlve in Its strong plea for unity.
The eloquent Daniel Of Virginia add.
ed his glowing tribute to the candidate.
while former Governor Partison OF
Pennsylvania spoke for his state and
for the East; Governor McAIillin of
Tennessee voiced the wishes of state
which had furnished three presi-
dents" Hawaii through its native
delegate, John IL Wise made its first
seconding speech in n Democratic ma
tlonal convention and finally sweet
voiced and pleasant-faced woman al
ternate from Utah seconded the noml.
nation OF Mr.. Bryan in behalf OF her
state.
Then came the voting. State after
state recorded Its vote in behalf of the
Nebraska candidate. and giving him
the unanimous vote of all the states and
territories The managers had agreed
that this was sufficient work for the
day and the vice presidential nominn-
tion was allowed TO go over until to-
morrow.
Next TO the demonstration for the
party candidate, that greeting the an
nouncement that Imperialism was to
be the paramount issue of this cam
paign was the most spontaneous and
significant of the day. That the dele
gates were In complete sympathy with
this expression was shown by the ter
rifle ard long-sustained applause, last
ing over twenty-five minutes and eN-
ceeding the oyations usually accorded
the fayorltes of the party.
Following this, the announcement
that the 10 to l idea was retained in
the platform received only faint and
illy-sustained recognition. the applause
being limited to few minutes. 1t was
regarded as significant showing on
the sentiment OF the delegates, quite
as convincing as the terms of the plat
form they had put forward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-22
TO HAVE A FAST TEAM.
Kansas Normal to Pay More Atten-
ton to Foot Ball.


Emporia, Kan, Aug. 22.-Although it
is two weeks in advance of the opening
of school at the normal the athletic de-
partment has been making out the sche-
dule for the fall games. This is the sche-
dule for ten of the games:
With Haskell at EmpOria, September
With ottawa university at Ottawa,
October g.
with Haskell university. at Lawrence.
October IS.
With Kansas university, at Lawrence,
With agricultural college, at Emporia.
October &c.
With Ottawa university, at Emporia,
November 2
With agricultural college, at Manhat
tan, November 9.
with St Marys, at St Marys, Novem-
Der IL.
With Kansas university, at Emporia,
November 20.
With Modocs. at Emporia, November
2s.
Dates are also expected to be fixed
with Washburn and Nebraska universe
ty. President Taylor will give more sup
port to football than he has before, and
the spirit that makes football teams is
being rapidly built up at the normal.
He has said that he would not object to
the teams playing a Thanksgiving day
game and is heartily in favor of giving
the team good coaching.
Earl Carney. the head of the physical
culture department, has returned from
his visit in the east, and the boys win
be put to work as soon as school opens.
After about two weeks, an extra coach
will be brought here for the team.
Among the old players who will return
are: d. S. Fisher, captain; Caldwell,
Hensley, Culp and Turlxelson. Among
the new ones who viii be here are Gill.
of Ottumwa, two Petersons of Downs,
Davidson of Glasgow, A. Ise of Downs,
Charles Myers OF Beloit. All of these
new ones have local regulations as play
ers and may do good in E,mporia. ]. A
training table, at which all the football
players will eat, will be established at
the opening of the school.
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Hawthorne Races

Chicago. Aug. 22.-Searcher, a warm
favorite in the first race, lost through
a remarkable occurrence. The speedy
colt was coming fast and would have
overtalxen Rustic Girl in the stretch.
When about 100 yards from the wire he
stopped to kick at Martin, who was
close on his heels. This action caused
the favorite to lose several lengths and
he was unable to overtake Rustic Girl,
although beaten only half a length
aindoonet proved to be the good
thing in the second race, although he
had not. started for many months. He
opened at Z to 1, but was quickly cut
to and then 37k at post time. On ac-
count of Espionages refusing to break
the field of eight was held at the post
for Is minutes, and she was finally left.
Hindoonet was off none too well, but
ran around his field with ease, and won
pulled Up with L. T. Cation an easy
second and Rosa Diah driving, with
Limelight for third.
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JoRDAN-MGovERN BOUT.
Terry Will Meet the Englishman if
He Will Whip Santry First.

New York, Aug. 22.-Ben Jordan, the
clever English feather weight champion,
who arrived here on Saturday from
England for the express purposeof meet
ing Terry McGoVern and no one else,
Will not have a chance to do so before
September 1, when the Horton law ex-
pires.
Sam Harris, manager of McGovern,
says in a letter from Philadelphia that
Terrible Terry's'' theatrical engage
merits are such that it would be impos-
sible for him to meet Jordan before the
LIST of the month. Here is Harris reply
to Jordan:
Il am sorry to state that it will be
impossible for McGoveTn to meet Ben
Jordan before September 1, as his the
atrical engagements will not allow it. 1t
seems strange that Jordan did not come
over some months ago, and not wait I'M
til the last moment Everybody seems
to be hurting challenges at McGovern
just now, as they are all aware of the
fact that Terry has contracted to ap-
pear at different theaters throughout the
country. Otherwise they would never
have been heard from.
Now if Jordan will meet Santry in
the meantime / will cancel some of our
engagements and Terry will take him on
at his own terms, providing he wins. 1
will agree to let Terry fight him anywhere
in America before any responsible club
that will give fair inducements
Terry is the champion and is always
ready to defend his title against all
corners, and if it We're not that he has
been engaged to show throughout the
country, l assure you it would not take
me more than a minute to sign articles
to take on Cans. Jordan and all other
puguilists who say they are anxious to
meet him.
Jordan does not have to go home; let
him meet Santry, and if he is successful
Terry will meet him. will post a for
felt of Sc, 900 to this Effect
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sented. The magnates are so much en-
couraged by the present showing that
the league will be made stronger next
year than ever before. Negotiations are
in progress for the admittance of ST.
Paul and Minneapolis. This means
eight clubs instead of six as at present.
AS a money maker Denver leads all
other cities. Tebeau's profits will ex-
coed those of any other club owner,
$4,000 now representing his gain for the
year. The next ball town in the league
is Des Moines, according to box office
receipts This is largely due to the
management of Hines 1t is safe to say
that the owners of the club will have
81 900 on the right side of the book when
the season closes. Omaha will clear up
So. 900; Sioux City, 81, 500; St Joseph, ST.
900, and Pueblo, 81 900.
Denver win doubtless get the pen
nant if the opinion of the majority of
the club managers is accepted Des
Moines will be a close second, St Jo-
seph third. Omaha fourth, Sioux City
fifth and Pueblo last.
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HOW OLD rs FIrz.
Admits to 40 Years But is Nearer as
STORY of Dental Friend.
[F'rom the Chicago Chronfc1e.1

From the Chicago Chronic1e.1
'FitzsimmOns admits of being 49, but
nearer 45,' said a Well-knoWn athlete who
has been with Fitzsi-nmons during the
preparatory stages attendant on his more
important ring engagements. HE has q
brother living in Philadelphia who told
me that he (the brother) was then AZ. ard
was before Fftzsimmons fought ferries
If the brothers story be true then the
freckie-faced fighter must be lowering
part
II one is inclined to doubt Fitzsimmons'
age ne VIII willingly show his teeth for
1dugments as one would examine horse
maSttcators for an Indication of it's lon
%eF1tE, but the dOubter and deliver into
purely personal matters would be so star
mouth that he would forget all about his
original quest. Fitzsimmons' mouth is q
yerltable klondi<e and Kimberley at once.
constructed with gold and where the
metal is sufficiently abundant diamonds
The remarkable dental achievement was
completed by an Illinois dentist by the
name of Riley. who is an ardent adrrfrer
the australian was in the west he COM
planned to his professional friend of an
aching tooth The D d. S. promptly took
him IN hand and In the course of a few
days alter several visits to the dentist
the latter pronounced the Job finished and
suggested TO F1tz to examine his mouth
with a mirror. FitzsimmOns was much
surprised to find that in many of his
teeth set firmly in the gold were diamonds
of perfect cut and color A few weeks
later tltzsaInInons received itemized
bill OF the job. duly receipted with the
compliments Of his friend, the dentist.
The particulars of the bill disclosed the
of the western town had Contributed the
sparkling gems from their stores of lew
the acquaintance of a man who could de-
LIVER a hard punch and shoe horses.
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champion he was worth $1S0,000 in cold
cash and gave bank references. He ex-
planned how much the sum named would
mean to Fitzsimmons and endeavored to
show how no chances were to be taken
by accepting it. The Canadian said he
was eager to arrange matters in order
that he might begin making bets at 10
to Odds In speaking of the offer F'itz-
simmons said: Il am money proof. To
show 1 speak the truth, just before my
fight with Corbett at Carson City, was
offered $4,000 to lay down, and l pre-
ferred the sweets of victory to defeat
and ill-gotten gains. Two bankers tried
to buy me there, and they had the
money ready to pay over SO soon as
consented. 1 refused to talk with them
at all, just as I refuse to meet the man
who offers me 500, 900 to bunko the pub
lie this time"
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Pullman Ordinary Sleeping Cars Fo
Tourists

are the most comfortable, commodious
means OF travel for large parties, in
tending settlers, homeseekers, hunting
parties
These cars are run on the Union Pa
cific daily from Kansas points to Cali
forria and Oregon points. and are fit
ted up complete with mattresses, cur
tains. blankets, pillows, ETC., requiring
nothing to be furnished by the pas
sengers Uniformed porters are in
charge of these cars, who are required
to keep them in good order, and look
after the wants and comforts of pas
sengers. These cars are new, of mod
ern pattern, and are nearly as convent
ent and comfortable as first-class Pal
ace Sleepers.
ton call on or address
f. A. LEWIS, City Ticket. Agt.
Or ]. C. FULTON Depot Agent.
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HIGGINSON FOR BRYAN.
Soldier and Scholar Says Imperialism
is Chief Issue.

Boston, Aug. 22.-Colonel Thomas
Wentworth Higginson, the venerable
soldier and scholar, has applied for
membership in the Massachusetts Bryan
club. He intends to vote for Bryan.
This statement was made public today
by President Washburn of the Bryan
club. Mr. .HigginsoIl. in his letter of APP
p1ication, says that the issue of anti-irrl-
perialism now seems to outweigh all 9TH
ers and Mr.. Bryan's late speech ought,
in his opinion, to command the respect
of all thinking men.
President Washburn in reply says;
sit is one of the greatest pleasures of
my life to welcome you to membership
to the club, and assure you that every
member of our organization will be de-
lighted and encoura ged at the accession
to their ranks of SO distinguished gem
tleman as yourself. We all recognize in
you both the scholar and patriot in poll
tics-one devoted to the highest ideals
in the science of government. / am sure
that the moral effect of your support
will be potent and far-reaching.'
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Sharky Thinks His Injured Rib
is Sound.
Sailor Declares He Is in Prime
Shape For Fitz.
TO WEIGH 100 POUNDS
The Western League Clubs
Making Money This Year.
Denver Will Clear Over Sc,
and Win the Pennant.

New York, Aug. 22.-"Being different
Sharkey than I was the night I fought
Gus Rubin, I do not see how can fail
to whip Fitzsimmons,s is the way Tom
Sharkey gave his friendss an idea of his
condition at training quarters today.
Sharkey certainly looks to be in great
shape and if that injured rib that was
caved in by the mighty right fist of
Champion Jeffries is better, as Sharkey
says it is, he should be able to make
great fight with the former Australian.
He says he will enter the ring Weighing
about 1872 pounds but Tom is known as
something OF a prevaricator about his
weight and one of his trainers said this
afternoon that $50 would be within
pound Of the weight at which Sharkey
DOES NOT MISTAKE FITz.
Can Fitz hurt you if he catches you
In your lame side?" one of his friends
asked.
That's one thing about this fellow"
Tom replied. He viii hurt you if he hits
you anywhere-on the top of the head
or anywhere else. He is an awful
puncher, but I figure on keeping out of
his way for time at least If he gets
tired with me the way he did with
Rubin the fight won't go six rounds.
do not intend to say what way VIII
fight him. That will depend largely on
what he does.
THE side that was hurt in the JEFF
fries fight, I think, is better than ever.
There seems to be some sort of a bony
formation over the ribs that acts as
sort OF armor and it will take stiff
punch there to hurt me- and to show
the strength that was there he slashed
his big knuckles into the ribs several
times at full force.
1t appears that Tom is treasuring up
IN his brain a severe hatred for the
colored fighter. big Bob Armstrong,
who was with him in his training work
for the Rubin fight. Sharkey was
match with FTitz was made Armstrong
went to O'ROurke and told him he had
q chance to go with FitzsimmonS and
that he thought he would be treated bet
ter there.
ARMSTRONG HAS CHANGED CAMPS
O'Rourke said he would not be dis
pleased at this action, although he paid
Bob switched over to the other camp
and is now working might and main
with the red-topped one. Fftzsimmons
thinks pretty well of him and it is hint
ed that he is paying him a good salary,
whereas Sharlkey paid him nothing, but
when the question of money came up
Armstrong was always referred to
O'Rourke.
s'Sharkey was wild when he heard
that the colored man had deserted. 1t
was unreasonable on his part as
O'Rourlxe told him, and so now he wants
to defeat Fitz and then have the salts
faction of laughing at the black man.
much alarmed at the prospects of such
a thing happening. Il think it will be a
hard. long fight. but Bob will win it
sure, is the quiet tip given out by the
Dig fellow, who, by the way, is known
as a fine judge of the merits of a fighter.