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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
TO CHALLENGE THE WINNER.
JEFF ries Willing to Take Chance Be
fore September

New York, Aug. 3.-Manager w. A.
Brady announced today that Jeffries
would meet the winner of the Fitz-
Eimmons-Ruhlin fight by Sept. 1.
JeffrieS' arm seems to be doing pretty
well" he said. 1T is not in the most
satisfactory condition, but he is working
with it every day and we are willing to
take a chance on it. We are willing
to make fair arrangements with Rubin
for If he whips Fitz he undoubtedly de-
serves a fight with Jeff.
I am here every day and will post
a forfeit for a fight any day Rubin may
call He can name the time and place
when the fight shall take place if he
cares to. With Fitzsimmons it is a diff
ferent proposition entirely. He will
have to maEe>the same ARRANGEMENTS
with US that we made with him. JEFF
fries knocked him out fairly and square
" and We propose to accord him pre-
cisely the same treatment he gave u.s.
If Rubin or F'itz wishes to make the
popular arrangement of the day. win
ner take ALL 1 think we can reasonably
accommodate them"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
rEBEAU NOT AFRAID.
McGraw Says He Has Not Been Of
fered St. Louis Management.

Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. 3-Anent the ru-
mored changes in the management OF the
St Louis team, it is evident that if Nc
Graw is TO succeed Tebeau. neither has
vet been approached upon the subject by
President Robson or are not telling the
truth. Tebeau processes to know nothing
of his proposed decapitauon- I know
nothing about it," said Tebeau today.
Really, said McGraw. Il have no
knowledge of this contemplated change.
/ have not been approached upon the sub
ject by Mr.. Robson. 1 don't believe it.
l guess Mr.. Robson is perfectly salts
fed with Mr. Tebeau as manager and has
the utmost confidence in him.
McGraw talked very guardedly. as he
usually does, but would say nothing fur
Their.
Regarding the rumored trade of McGraw
for La Joie, Manager Shettslins of the
Philadelphia club said today: We have
received no offer from St Louis to trade
MeGraW for La Joie- As to La Joie, he
is the greatest ball player in the world,
and we would not part with him for cash
or in any trade that might be proposed.
La Joie is satisfied to remain where he
is and we will not part with him under
any consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
VERY Low DEATH RATE.
Twenty-six Die During Month of July
in Leavenworth.

Leavenworth, Aug 3.0The mortality
report for July shows q very low death
rate. There were only twenty six
deaths, while in the corresponding
month last year there were forty-seven,
very nearly twice as many. The num-
Der of births was nearly the same
There were forty last month and forty
one during the month of July last year.
One person died of a contagious dis
ease this month, the disease being
scarlatina. There was also one death
from an infectious disease, typhoid
fever. Four deaths were due to heart
disease, the largest number due to any
one disease. Three died from cholera
infantum and one from a pistol shot
wound. Two houses were fumigated
during the month on account of small
pox. This ends the smallpox cases, the
malady having been stamped out.
OF the twenty-six death, eight were
under one year of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
NEEDS LIGHT AND WATER.
lola Is Willing to Pay But Gets Into
q Lawsuit

lola, Aug. 3.-In the district court of
Allen county Judge Stillwell granted a
peremptory writ of mandamus, order
ing Mayor w. H. Mcclure of this city
to issue a proclamation and call an
election. at which will be submitted
propositions to issue bonds of the city
to the amount of seventy thousand dol
lars, to build and equip a water works
plant, and ten thousand dollars for an
electric light plant, both to be owned
and operated by the city This action
was brought to decide as to whether or
not the two propositions should be
voted on separately. A like amount of
bonds were voted last March at which
time the two propositions were voted
on together. Attorneys for the pur-
chasers refused to approve the bond
issue for that reason. which neceSsitat-
ed a new election The propositions
will both carry this time by an in
creased majority
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
Pensions For Kansans.

washington, Aug. 3.-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Original-Robert Strangeway, Nation
al Military Home, Leavenworth, S.;
Alonzo C. Thornton, National Military
Home, Leavenworth, IS; Peres Ellis,
Bernal, Sc; James Crabtree Paola, S.;
Charles w. Walters, Lincoln, s.
IncreaSe-John Braunwarth, Ellis
worth SO; William H. Morris, Turner,
$40; John Hitzemann, Standish, So;
Nathan Williams, Topeka, IS; John Nc
cheney, Lincoln, $40; William w.
Frasier, Leavenworth. S24.
Original widows, special accd. July
1S-Telitha c. Whitton, Attica, SIS; Par
adine Miller, Lost Springs, IS; Sarah
Thompson, Florence, So
War with Spain (widows, etc.)-Ida
NJ. Peery, Humboldt, 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
WORRY ABOUT HARRISON.
Indiana Republicans Are Anxious to
Hear the Former President

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 3,-Repub1i-
cans are anxious for General Benjamin
Harrison to make a few speeches here
this fall but his friends say he has not
indicated whether he will or not. 1t
was understood that he was to inform
National Chairman Hanna yesterday or
today whether or not he would speak.
1t is said Mr.. Hanna made an urgent
request to him recently. State Chair
man Hernly, when asked if he knew
anything about the matter, said he did
not.
IT have nothing for publication at
this time with reference to General
Harrison" he said.
1t is understood that the state COM
mittee is anxious for General Harrison
to take a two or three days trip
through the state on a special train, a
short time before the campaign ends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
rURFMEN FLOCK TO SARATOGA
Kilmarnock's Speed Trial the Chief
Topic of Conversation.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 3.-The princi-
pal topic among turfmen today was
Kiimarnock's remarkable trial 1t was
generally pronounced the best work
ever done by a thoroughbred. The uni
forrnity of pace maintained from start
TO finish was the occasion of enthusi-
astic comment and George Odom was
highly praised for the way he rated the
horse. John z. Madden and his capable
assistant, William Walker, insist that
the first two miles were run in 1:4415
each. Walker, whose career as the
rider of Tenbroeck, Himyar, and other
noted horses, entities his opinion to re-
Spect, said:
well. that horse did more than old
John Harper ever claimed for Longfel-
low. Harper, when asked what Long
fellow could do said two miles in 1:45,
1:45- This horse did better and did it
easily. Odom's ride was perfect
Other trainers declared that Kilmar-
mock is the horse that would best rep
resent the American thoroughbred in
England and should be sent there. 1t
IS common expression that he can beat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
Tours irf the Rocky Mountains.

Denver e. Rio Grande railroad, offers
to tourists in Colorado. Utah and New
Mexico the choicest resorts, and to the
trans-continental 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. Three
trains daily each way with through
Pullman palace and tourist sleeping
cars between Chicago. Denver, San
Francisco and Los Angeles, and Den
yer and Portland. The best line to
Utah. Idaho Montana, Oregon and
Washington via the ogden gateway"
Dining cars (service la carte) on all
through trains. Write s. K. Hooper,
c. P. & T. A, Denver, Colo. for Illus
trated descriptive pamphlets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
SHAH IS FRIGHT ENED.
Gives Up Visit to England AS
sassin's Accomplish.

Paris, Aug. BIT now appears that the
police have secured a piece of evidence
going to support the popular belief that
the Shahs assailant had accomplish
NJ. Massey, an artist, says that a quarter
of an hour before the outrage he the
criminal in company with well dressed
man impatiently awaiting the appearance
of the royal visitors. The criminal
stamped his feet and exclaimed: Lord,
what a time he isl' At this his com
panion pulled fine watch from his pocket
saying: 1T is five past nine, and it won't
be long now
The Shah's visit to England has been
virtually abandoned according to the
Times, on account of the attempt to as
sassinate him in Paris.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
Little Chocolate Dixon Has a
Dark Future.
Broken Down in Spirits and
Without Finances.
HAS DRANK TOO MUCH.
Benefit of $4,000 by Friends
After Bout with Terry.
Sunk in a Saloon in Which
George Was Best Customer.

New York Aug. 3.-George Dixon's
signal defeat at the hands of Tommy
Sullivan. unknown to fistic fame, out
side OF his own bailiwick. was sad blow
10 the once invincible featherweight-
Other good ones have been beaten, but
they came back. That, however, will
not fit in Dixon's case. He has seen his
best days. Fourteen years Of fighting
and at least ten years of dissipation
have done its work. In turf parlance. ne
is s.aIl out One cannot truthfully say
he was overworked. even though he was
at it early and often. 1t was the pace
he Travelled that racked his constitution
and made him fit subject for boys like
Sullivan to stop in six rounds.
What viii become of Dixon now:
Broke in body, and probably In pocket,
his future is not as bright as that OF
SO preliminary fighter. There is always
a chance for the latter to climb the pug
ilistic ladder, and failing to do so Will
not mar his reputation, because ne mas
none to mar. With Dixon, however, 1t is
different. He has had the best the mar
aSet afforded. Big purses and plenty OF
money made him hail fellow well met
Like John l., he was kept busy lodging
his friends. Now his friends will keep
busy lodging him. 1t was ever thus
What is there left for him to do? What
can he turn his hands to. He was a
Fighter in all the word implies That was
mis- trade. His constitution and the sci
entif1c handling of his fistic tools made
him full-fiedged mechanic-a boss me-
chanic. But, robbed of the implements
of his trade, he is worse off than an APP
prentice. There are opportunities for the
latter to become proficient, as times and
studiouS work will do that. Georges
supplements of toll are beyond repair, so
his fighting future looks hopeless, and
without fighting his life appears dark.
After his defeat at the hands of Terry
McGovern Dixon was rendered a testi-
1nonial benefit in New York city, which,
it is said, netted him $4,000 or there
abouts.
With this money he embarked in the
saloon business. generally the last reim-
bursting resource of a fighter. He failed
in this-reports say. because he himself
was his best customer. However that
may be- he failed Then he took up
where he had left off-fighting. He en-
gagged in several six-round limit bouts,
TWO of which, those in Chicago, netted
him neat sum. 1t was only drop in
the bucket for him, and it went in the
same direction. Thousands of other dol
lars he earned had gone. His fight on
Tuesday night could not have netted
him much, so his cash financial standing
will not bear investigation. He has one
friend, however, who; it is hoped, Will
see he does not want for anything That
friend is Tom O'Rourke. He boosted
Tom to the top of the financial tree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
IMPORTED WILD HORSES.
Two Carloads Brought From Idaho
and Montana

Chanute, Aug. 3.-Two carloads of wild
horses from Idaho and Montana were
brought here about two weeks ago and
about half of them have been sold over
southern Kansas. These horses were
brought in here by r. Dove of this place
who has brother living in Idaho. The
brother captures these horses and ships
them here to be sold.
These horses have run wild all their
lives and anyone that could capture
them could have them. When once con-
quered they make good drivers, as they
are of good disposition. The principal
objection to them is that they have to be
taught to eat grain, which often requires
a year or two. They have lived on grass
and know nothing of any other kind of
Some of these horses sell for as high as
$65 each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
STABBED A swEDE.
Two Attack Third and the Latter
Uses His Knife.

Pittsburg. Kas... Aug. "a fight oc-
CURED in a South Broadway boarding
in which Albert Larson, a Swede, was
perhaps fatally stabbed by J. r. Ledbet-
ter, a teamster 1t is claimed that Lar
son and another Swede named Longdon
both assaulted him and he struck Larson
just under the heart with the blade of
his pocket knife, infiicting a wound which
the physician thought would likely prove
fatal. After he was stabbed Larson ran
ter gave himself up to the police
Longdon, the companion of the wounded
man. stood over his body and defed ar
rest by swinging a heavy club and threat
ening every one who app cached. A re-
volver in the hands of the city marshal
caused him to submit and go to jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
ARTHUR MURLIN IS INSANE.
The Hunnewell Editors Mind Gives
Way and He Will Be Sent
to an ASYLUM.

Wellington, Aug. "A telephone mes
sage from A. F. Hatfield of Rome, says
that Arthur Murlin, the Hunneweil
newspaper man whose erratic actions
have been the cause of considerable COM
ment within the past year, has become
insane and is in a pitiful condition.
County Attorney Ready at once instruct
ed Sheriff Shaver to go to Rome and
bring him to Wellington. He will be tried
for insanity.
Murlins actions within the past year
have been such as to cause doubts con-
corning his mental soundnesS. He was
employed on the Mail of this city for
two or three years, and was regarded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03

ITCH IS TORTURE.

Eczema is caused by an acid humor in
the blood coming in contact with the
skin and producing great redness and in
hanmation little pustular eruptions form
and discharge thin, sticky fluid, which
dries and scales off sometimes the skin IS
hard, dry and assured. Eczema IN any
form is a tornenting, stubborn disease,
and the itching and burning at times are
almost unbearable the a cid burning
hurnor seems to ooze out and set the skin
on fire. Sa1ves, washes nor. other exter-
nal applications do any real good, for as
long as the poison remains in the blood
it will keep the skin irritated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
Root Sued For Damages.

Chicago, Aug. Slack Root is being
sued for $4,000 damages. John Hegner,
a neighbor on the West side, is the
plaintiff. He asserts that Root gave him
a beating last winter after a card game
and that his hearing has been impaired
ever since. Hegner claims that Root
followed him for five blocks unknown
to him and then struck him with ter
rife force from behind. Downtown
Root seems to be one of the quietest
and most gentlemanly boxers in the
business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
Burned to Death by Gasoline.

Galena, Aug. 3.-Mrs. N. L. Heddens.
living on South Elm street, was badly
burned from the effects of a gasoline
stove exploding, a short time before
noon. Her clothing was completely burn
ed off her before it was possible to ex-
tinguish the flames. She is about So
years old and the attending physicians
say she cannot recover
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
Wichita Police Court Fines.

Wichita, Aug 3-Last month was an
other good month from financial point
of view in police court. According to the
report just completed by Police Judge ..
A. Mitchell during the month there were
237 arrests. The court fines collected
amounted to $3.50. 25, while the forfeitures
were 81, 500, making total of 50, 85O25 to
find its way into the city treasury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
Big Match Proposed.

Cleveland, O.. Aug. 3.-An effort is be-
ing made by Cleveland horsemen to ar
range for a special race on the Cleve-
land track in September by the three
great horses, John Nolan, Cresceus and
The Abbott
c. K. Billings of Chicago. has pur-
chased from c. F. Emery the great
PAGER Texana for road purposes. Tex
ana is bay gelding, 5 years old, sired
by Patron. During the races here last
week he finished a close second in two
races. making the miles in 2:12 and
2:13.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
chovnski Has a Hard Contract.

Dayton, O., Aug 3-An agreement was
made between Joe Choynski and the
managers of the Casino club today to
pull off a prize fight here on next Tues
day night Choynski posted $500 that
he will fight two heavyweight men on
the same night and best them. The men
chosen by the club are big Jim Smith.
of Cincinnati, and Jack Mathews (the
black demon), of Springfield. Bets are
even that Choynski will win.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
Institute a New Temple.

Salina, Kas., Aug. 3.-Aiden Temple of
the dramatic order of the knights of Koh-
rasson, was instituted here last night with
citizens of Salina, Abilene, Woodbne,
Herington, Junction City, Minneapolis.
Bennington, Wilson, Ellsworth and Lin
coin and large number of visitors were
here from the above named towns. After
the degree work the knights attended
banquet at the Whitman house The
new order is an auxiliary to the Knights
of PYthias.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
JAKE dAUDAUR WILL RETIRE.
Champion Oarsman Will Give Young
er Men a Chance.

Winnipeg. Man, Aug Sake eau
daur, champion oarsman of the world,
who was visiting here during the sum
mer regatta, stated that after this
year he would retire from the Champion
ship and allow younger men to contest
for the honor. He is AZ years old, and,
although strong and healthy looking
has many streaks of gray in his hair
His opinion is that Ten Eyck is the
coming man and that he will be the
next champion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03

as very bright young man for his age.
He afterwards worked on the Wichita
Beacon and later started the Hunnewell
Times, which gave up the ghost after
htful existence, and on July he started
the Daily Record at Pond Creek. The
paper suspended after a few issues and
little had been heard of the publisher
since. He was in Winfield yesterday
with a party of fishermen who were
camping out on the Walnut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
salina to Reorganize.

Salina. Kas., Aug. 3.-Seven members of
the Salina ball team were released today
expects to have an entire new team by
next week. The captain was notified to
are DESTROYS of joining Salina. The team
had been playing very poor ball lately,
and the mana cement thought best to
make the change and see if Salina
couldn't support good team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
THEY ARE MATCHED.
McFadden and Mcfarland to Box at
the Broadway Blub.

New York, Aug. 3.-Geo. McFadden-s
next fight will be with .'Kid'' MOZART
land, of this city-him of the corkscrew
left. They meet at the Broadway Ath-
letic club August 9. and the weight will
has been disappointed for several weeks
in being unable to get a match because
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
Reno county Old Settler.

Hutchinson, Aug. 3.-The old settlers
Thursday and it was the largest ever
held in the county. The attendance in
the afternoon was over 1000, the pro-
gramme consisted of the business of the
association and informal talks. Gov.
w E. Stanley delivered q fine address.
The officers elected for the ensuing year
are: President, E. S. Handy; secretary,
T. H Lawson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03

his weight is s'betwixt and between.
neither light nor welter. But McFad-
den, who has been talking of reducing
to 12S pounds in order TO meet Nc
Govern. has consented to yield several
pounds.
Joe Walcott and Tommy West have
signed articles to fight at catch weights,
and will likely appear soon before the
Twentieth Century club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03
New Fast Train to Chicago via the
Sanat Fe.

Leaves Topeka at 800 p. m, and ar
rives in Chicago at TAO a. m. This train
carries free chair cars and Standard
Tourist Sleepers to Chicago. In addi-
ton there is No leaving Topeka at
4:4O D. m, arriving Chicago at $3.50 a. m.
These trains make all eastern cohnec-
tions, also those for the Michigan and
Northern Lake resorts.
T. L KING, Agent,
Topeka, Kan.
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CARL SCHURZ'S SON.
Coroner Finds That His Death Was
Due to Heart Failure.

London, Aug. "a coroner's inquest
held on the body of Carl Schurz, jr., the
second son of ex-Secretary of the Interior
Carl Schurz. of New York. who died alone
in his boarding house in Montague street,
July &c, resulted in a verdict that death
was caused by heart failure.
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BAD FORM or TETTER.

" For three years I
had T etter on my
hands, which caused
them to swell to twice
. their natural size. Part
of the time the disease
was in the form of rum
ming sores, very pain
full, a nd causing me
much discomfort. Four
doctors said the letter
had progressed too far
to be cured, and they
could do nothing for
me. I took only three
bottles of S. S. S. and
was completely cured.
This was fifteen years
ago, and I have never
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-03

Ting between life and death. The con-
dition Of both varied yesterday during
the day, and at their last visits the at
tending physicians gave out hopeful
statements regarding the condition of
the injured women.
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Brooklyn Gets Weighing.

New York, Aug. 3.-Gus weighing will
don a Brooklyn uniform as soon as his
ten days notice from St. Louis is up.
He agreed upon terms with Manager
Hanlon and win accompany the cham
pions on the western trip. Nops and
Dunn will be left behind.
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More Free Rural Delivery.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Additiona1
rural free delivery service has been
established at Usage City, Kan. Length
of route, twenty seven miles; D. M.
Clemmer. carrier.
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Pittsburg, Aug. IA fire occurred at
No mine of the Wear Coal company
last night between 9 and 10 o'clock, and
the engine and boiler house and some
of the adjacent buildings were entirely
destroyed The loss is about s., 500,
fully covered by insurance
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Smith and McKeever Matched.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 3.-"Mysterious
Billy" Smith and Charles McKeever
have been matched to fight fifteen
rounds before the Cadillac Athletic club
of this city on Aug. 10 for purse of
81 500. The club will endeavor to secure
Corbett to referee the bout
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.
AT DETROIT.

"A OEIf1OII-
Miller pitched an excellent game, the
visitors punching their hits in but one in
ming. Doheny was also effective, but his
support was ragged.
Score by innings:
1(CtIO4l .-..-- " y
Chicago ..... ...........O 90 0 o 2 o.
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Hover Between Life and Death.

Wichita, Aug. 3.-Mrs. Blanche Chand-
Ter Miller and Miss Grace Gilbert, the
two young women who were in the rum
away accident of Saturday, are still bat
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IF you want to see how to go to Cali
fornia look at moving picture of Union
Pacific Overland Limited" now on ex-
avenue.