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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-15
with the Pupllists.

The twenty-five round bout between
kid Mccoy and Australian Jimmy
Waterbury. Conn, next month. has been
declared of. Mccoy had agreed to tackle
Ryan and the MATCH was considered
fered a big purse to go to the coast and
fight Tom Sharkey, he consequently
called his bout with Ryan off for the
present The Kid has promised to tackle
Ryan when he returns from the coast,
and as the club has agreed to wait till
then the chances are the men viii be re-
Australian Jimmy Ryan and Joe Choyn-
ski the California heavyweight viii come
together again shortly The matchmaker
them a. purse to fight for and it has been
accepted. The match will therefore be
clinched in a few days. Ryan claims his
recent trip TO England did him a great
in a letter to friend Terry AcGovern
gives his reasons for refusing to nghr
Ben Jordan in England. Terry says IN
part: 1T is my ambition to go ac-oss
the water TO meet Jordan, but they nave
got to guarantee me fair treatment.
don't Ike the idea of the referee standing
readily understand my style Of body fight
ing I would be apt to be working away
would send me to my corner with the
losing end. Tommy White and Lavigne
told me that they did not get the squar-
est deal over there. am not afraid OF
Jordan or any man breathing in my class.
but do not care to take any chances of
losing on an alleged foul If Jordan will
come to America to fight me will be
prepared to defray part of his expenses
and insure him fair play"
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, the we'll
known lightweight, and who at one time
was a sparring partner Of Kid Mccoy,
has decided to go abroad in search of en-
gagements. He sails today for England,
English nghtweights before the National
Sporting club of London.
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BOSTON HUNTS FIGHTERS.
Callahan and Gardner Are to Stand
Trial For Ecrapping.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 15.-The crusade
against boxing begun by the city police
after Governor Crane had called the
attention of the state police to the in
creasing number of fights before social
and athletic clubs in Massachusetts. ex-
tended to Boston today, when after a.
police court hearing warrants were
granted against Oscar Gardner. the
Omaha Kid Tim Callahan, who was
his opponent. and the participants in
Monday nights contest at the Isoleric
club. The club is Incorporated and
claims immunity from the law, as only
members are permitted to attend Two
officers got admission as members and
on their evidence the warrants were
granted.
The result Of the trial will mean much
to the club and the future of boxing in
this city. The case will not come to
trial for several days, as Gardner and
Callahan are out west preparing for
other bouts. The club intends to have
them return to Boston and stand trial
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Has MANY DEBTS.
Reno County Man Asks to Be De-
clared q Bankrupt

wichita, Jan. 15.-James Haston,. a
wealthy stock raiser Of Reno county, mas
before Referee in Bankruptcy Wall and
scheduled his liabilities at 1923 9Sl
His unfncumbered assets amount to ST.
$50, of which, however, a quarter section
of land in Reno county Is exempted be-
cause of a homestead claim. This claim
is valued at $1,000
The case is, with one or two exceptions,
the largest thaz has ever been filed in the
local Bankruptcy court. The liabilities
are divided among nearly fifty creditors,
and the largest amount owing IS Tor $lz,-
600. the next largest amount being for 500
600. The $37 $50 assets, less the homestead
claim. are entirely free of any mortgage,
and in the cases of some of the other
creditors the Indebtedness is covered by
ample mortgage. The John Powell COM
pany is the only Wichita concern caught
by the assignment
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TAYLOR AND ELKEs MATCHED
Series Of Three Races to Be Run at
Boston Tuesday.

Boston. Mass, Jan. 15.-Harry Fixes,
the middle distance champion, and
Major Taylor. the champion sprinter of
America, have been matched for a. series
OF races to take place on the Park
Square Garden track next Tuesday eve
ming The first of the series will be a
mile sprint, the second a five-mile pur-
suit contest, and the third will be de-
cided by the toss Of a coin
TaylOr's entry into this game at this
time was a surprise. The colored man
had been following the vaudeville cir
cult in home trainer contests with
Charlie Murphy, but gave that up here.
Elkes' entry into a sprint contest also
came as a surprise, for he has kept
steadily away from that sort of game
for years The management of Park
Square Garden changed hands today,
the new promoters being men not prev
iously in the cycle game. The garden
will be run for cycle races for a time,
and will then be the scene OF a winters
circuit.
Contests viii first be put on between
some Of the leading middle distance
men, including McEachern, Elkes,
Michael and Walthour. The Elkes-Tay-
lor series is the first.
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FINDS LEAD On HIs LAND.
Enright Has Hope Of Becoming q
Wealthy Mine Owner.

Kansas City, Kan, Jan 15.-County
Attorney E. A Enright may become
wealthy mine owner, and his investment
in mineral lands stands him less than.
500. A week or so ago the prosecutor
made trip to Arkansas, partially on
business, but more for recreation While
climbing the hills of the Arkansas II
quest OF wild game he became interested
in the mineral prospects of the country
and purchased 40 acres IN Baxter coun-
ty. The land ana expenses Of his trip
cost him less than 800, and recent news
from his property leads him to believe
that he may yet turn out to be power
In the mining world.
Saturday afternoon be received two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-15
DEATH OF MRS. CHENEY.
A Respected Woman of Blue Rapids
Passes Away.

Blue Rapids, Jan. 15.-1Irs. Julia NJ Che
ney died at her residence here after an H.
ness of over two years.
Julia NJ. Russell was born May u, 1853
Married George f. Cheney March %, 1868
and came Immediately to Kansas, locating
at Manhattan, where Mr.. Cheney entered
business with A B. Purcell. They moved
to Blue Rapids in the spring of 1883. Mrs
Cheney was prominently competed with
high social circles in Topeka. Jewell City
Manhattan. Blue Rapids and other cities
In Kansas
She leaves one sister, Mrs. NJ. J. Martin;
son, Col, Misses Mary and Gladys Che
ney of Blue Rapids The committal
services were held in the Episcopal church
at Manhattan, the Rev. J. H. Lee Off
ciating. The family and Mr. and Mrs.
W. H. Cheney of Jewell City, H J. Che
ney of Kansas City and J. l. Russell Of
PCcatello, idaho, accompanied the remains
from Blue RAPIDS.
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But No Attempt Was Made to
Arrest the Giant.
WILL SUEFOR DAMAGES
IF He Is Made to Rest in Jail
Over the Night.
Local Clergy Active in Measures
to Prevent Fight.

Cincinnati Jan 15.-Gus Rubin the
Akron Giant, who il to box 20 rounds
at Saengerfest hall With Champion jim
Jeffries on February 10, arrived In C1n-
cinnati last evening, accompanied by
Billy Madden, his manager, and Den
yer Ed" Martin. his sparring partner
Rubin will give exhibitions this week
at a local theater. and then 60 to Akron
to visit his father and mother ana otner
relatives
NO ATTEMPT was made to arrest Rub
lin. Manager Brady wired to Manager
Madden advising him to allow Run1h 10
be arrested and remain in jail over
night, and then bring suit for $4,000
damages against the person making the
complaint This course viii doubtless
be pursued If Rubin IS arrested Mana
ger Billy Madden will look around While
here and select a suitable place for Run
lin to do his preliminary work
Only a few ministers referred to the
boxing contests Sunday night in their
sermons. Members OF the local clergy
who are opposed to the big matcnss
will meet today and map out their plans
for the future Those who are promot-
ing the contests will begin today 10
show their strength. A petition viii be
circulated on Change asking members
to sign it. The promoters will try 70
show from now on that public sentiment
is in favor OF the contests Mayor
Fleischmann has gone to New York %
remain a week on business and Is safe
from local 1ntervieWGrs. Prof ward
Baldwin viii today advertise for bids
for the remode1ing of Saeugerfest hall
and the contract for the work VIII be let
tomorrow at a meeting OF the board OF
directors Manager Cooke IS engaging
uSherS, ticket sellers and looking after
the printing Of Autographs and posters
advertising the big matches Manager
Madden threatens to sue those who have
stated that Rubin intends TO engage In
a nrize fight
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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
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Instantly This il a new discovery and
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If your druggist don't keep It in stock
send us soc in postage stamps and we
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-15
oHAReEp WIFE MuRpER.
Alexander, the Leavenworth Negro
Accused of Killing Pearl Forbes.

Leavenworth, Jan.15.-The excitement
growing out Of the attempted assault Of
Miss Roth Saturday night had abated
to q considerable extent today, but while
there have been no large gatherings Of
people, a general determination that Al
still exists,
Alexander was today formally charg
ed with the murder of Miss Pearl
Forbes on the night of November s last.
The father of the murdered girl this
afternoon swore out a state warrant
charging him with committing the
crime, and the warrant was served on
him today by Sheriff Everhardy. From
what can be learned from those who
had the matter in charge. it was limited
that Alexander yesterday admitted that
he was guilty of the murder, but wheth-
er he implicated others is not known.
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1EORROW'S
KID-NE-OIDS

will arrest the disease and under most
solemn guarantee effect cure where
it is possible by human means.
KANSAS.
people cured BY Kfd-ne-olds. In writing them
please enclose stamped addressed envelope
J. r. Busey, 1f3 Seneca st. LeavenWorth
Henry Seller, Tailor. LeavenWorth
J. r. Oliver Carpenter Lea venWorth
Ruben B. GrisWold, Soldiers Home LeavenHozSn
NJ C. Cayanaugh, Soldiers Home. LeaFenWorth
NJ Perry, 706 Dakota ST.. LeaTenWorth
A. r Bishop. ZOE Usage ST, LeayenUorth
william Stevens. Soldiers Home. Leavenwcrth
Robert Russell Soldiers Home. Lcavenworth
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Wna- Snackelford, LeavenWorth
Chas. P. Longgood. 504 5th ave, LeavenWorth
1. Bernestein, 31s Usage St, Leavenworth
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are not pills,
E1t Yellow Tablets and sell at fifty
cents box at drug stores.
John MORROW CO.. sPRlMaFiHLD. Q.
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SUES WESTERN UNION.
A Lang Woman Alleges That Dis
patch to Doctor Was Delayed.

Emporia. Jan 15.-Ars. L l. Water
man, of Lang, has hired Attorney Dick
son to prepare papers for q suit against
the Western Union Telegraph company
for $1,000 for the failure to deliver
promptly a message to a Reading doc
tor Mrs. Waterman was taken sick
and a telegram was sent to a Reading
physician. She alleges that this tele-
gram was not delivered promptly and
her health was damaged to the amount
she viii ask for. The case viii prOba-
bly, come in the next term of court
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champion Woman Bowler.

Chicago, Jan. 15-The Individual
championship in the Woman's bowling
tournament went to Miss Elizabeth
Jeschke. who last Saturday rolled 701
points for the i've games. In addition
to winning the honor of being the best
woman bowler of the United States Miss
Jeschke received a silver cup valued at
800. Mrs. z. H. Wright secured second
Wachsmuth and Mrs. Garrett tied for
third place, each having scored 685
points. One of the features of the
tournament was the play of Miss Flora
B. Thompson a 14-year-old girl, who
secured eighth prize. with a run of 631
points The tournament closed last
night when the Individual contest was
completed.
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FOR A PUBLIC PARK.
Glasco Has Purchased Vacant Block
For Trees and Grass.

GIasco, Jan. 15.-GIasco people are go
ing to have a city park, having pur-
chased a vacant block of ground in the
heart of the town at a cost of $500, which
they will ornament with shade trees,
shrubbery and stone sidewalks.
Glasco has telephone connection with
neighboring towns besides a good town
system. Now it is proposed to put in
an exchange. and better it all around
if it is possible to do so.
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Tvs a GOOD SHOWING.
Postal Receipts of Kansas City Office
For December We're Large.

Kansas City, Kan, Jan. 15.-The Decem-
Der receipts of the Kansas City, Kan,
postoffice broke all previous records In
the history Of the office. During the
month $10,090.20 was taken in. represent
ing a big surplus over the running ex-
penses of the office. These figures show
an increase OF about 81 600 over the re-
ceipts of the office during December a
year ago, but when q comparison is made
of last months receipts with those Of the
same month four years ago. the increase
is something remarkable In December,
1896, the receipts Of the local office amount
ed to $3.50, but since that time there has
been a steady and rapid growth IN the
tributed to the establishment of the two
new stations, Stock Yards and Armour.
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WHEAT ANp ALFALFA.
Farmers of Solomon Valley, Around
Glasco, Have Money to Burn.

Glasco, Jan. 15.-AIost of last years
wheat raised in the vicinity of Glasco
worked all the season threshing and
careful estimates put the number Of
bushels of wheat handled by each ma
chine at $4,000 bushels. This gives a
wheat yield Of 500, 900 bushels in a ten
mile circle of Glasco. The alfalfa ex-
periments of the farmers of the Sol
ONION valley resulted in good success
Here at Glaseo, a Union Pacific town,
a carload of alfalfa seed was recently
shipped to market, which netted the
farmers raising it over So, 600. Some Of
the alfalfa land in this vicinity brought
an income Of $40 an acre
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WESTERN LEAeUE 70 EXPAND
President Hickey Plans to Include In
dianapolis and Louisville.

ST. Joseph, no, Jan 15.-President
Thomas J. Hickey of the Western league
has left for st. Paul, where he viii con-
fer with George Lennon. a well known
baseball magnate. and will then proceed
to Louisville and Indianapolis 1t is
expected these two latter cities win be
Included IN the Western league, and
upon the return OF President Hickey
to St. Joseph he Will issue q call for a
meeting to be held either In st. Paul,
Minneapolis or Kansas City
Louisville can be easily handled by the
Western league, for McClOskey is
anxious to Fet in, and Indianapolis APP
pears equally anxious. President Hickey
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JUDGE sTUReEs RET1REs.
Had Presided Over Court in Twelfth
Judicial District IL Years.

Concordia, Kas., Jan. 15.-After twelve
years of continuous service on the bench
Judge Sturges retired Monday, and
Judge Hugh Alexander was formally
installed judge of the Twelfth judicial
district Judge Sturges has been an
able and conscientious judge, and his
retirement is regretted by all the bar
of the district.
A banquet was served last night in
honor of the retiring and new judges,
at which most Of the attorneys in the
district were present.
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Vansant today received a telegram from
a Cincinnati paper asking If the Jeffries-
Rubin fight could, be pulled OF in
Minnesota if It was stopped in Ohio He
replied as follows. "Jeffries and Rubin
viii not be allowed to fight in Mime
sofa No prize fight in state while I
am governor"
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pany H who served in the Philippines,
were the features of both entertain
ments. and were made more real by the
presence of a number Of the members Of
company H who acted out a part of the
scenes.
The lecture parts Of the programme
were given by Charles E. Cook, who took
many Of the pictures shown by Gen.
Wilder S. MetcaIf, and by Capt, Adna
G. Clarke, and proved to be real treats
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-15

New York, Jan 15-Frank A. Keeney
defeated Arthur R. Townsend at bill
lizards, 800 to 252. The match was the
first in the championship tournament Of
the. National Association of Amateur
Billiard players
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Lives Nearly Hundred Years.

Atchison, Jan. 15.-Daniel Watson
colored, died here today Had he lived
until next Monday he would have beer
a hundred years old.
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Louisville, Ky, Jan. 15.-The Kid
Broad Sullivan fight at the Auditorium
last night was declared q draw at the
end of the twenty-fifth round.
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9. a. Z. CoMMANpER.
Captain Martin Norton, of Blue
Ranids a Candidate.

Blue Rapids. Jan. 15.-Capt. Martin
Norton. S. V. c. department OF kan
sas. G. A r., will be in the race for
department commander at the encamp-
ment at Junction City in April
He will be endorsed by his home post,
No ,32S, Blue Rapids where he is now
serving the fifth consecutive year as
post commander. His record as senior
vice commander department of Kan
sas, is very hattering
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MAKES A NICE SPECULATION
A Beloit Citizen Buys So 700 Worth
of Missouri Pacific Stock at "a.

Beloit Kan, Jan ia citizen of this
city recently invested IS. 600 in Missouri
Pacific stock which was selling at the
time at "a. Since then it has been quoted
as high as S455 He has great confidence
that this road will soon be built west,
and that Beloit will in the near future be
ing from st. Louis to the Rocky noun
faiTa
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REPRESENTATIVES. Are to Meet

Lawrence Jan ia meeting Of the
Douglas County Horticultural society
will be held in Lawrence January 10.
The state secretary's new volume on
the cherry will be distributed to mem
bers OF the society.
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acting for Dan Stuart has signed con-
tracts with a builder of this city to
erect an arena for a prize fight in May.
The arena. is to have a seating capacity
Of 10000 and is to be finished by May 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-15

expects to be gone about ten days and
when he returns the league membership
win b announced It is vaguely limited
that a ten-club league will be formed,
but at present all matters are resting
until the return of the president.
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Nashville, Tenn, Jan 15.-Max Over
ton, of this city, today sold his 3-year-
old pacing stallion Beauzant to J. G.
Mckinney of Terrace stock farm,
Titusville, Pa, for $40, 600. Beauzant is
by Bowbells, dam Rosy Morn, and has
a mark Of 2.07%.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-15
WAS GREAT RACE HORSE
But He Is Now Pulling a Cart in
Lexington.

Lexington. KY. Jan. 15.-The once
famous race horse Volante was sold to-
day by c.. ID. Wilson, proprietor OF
Horseman's Headquarters. to satisfy a
feed bill Of $245. He was knocked down
to George Hinlxle for SOL and 20 min
utes later was pulling a cart over the
city's streets
Volante was bred by Lucky Bald
win in California, being by Grinstead
out of Sister Anne, by imp. Gleneig. He
was foaled in 1882. For five seasons he
was successfully campaigned by Bald
win. winning in all 80 races.
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Dead BODY in q Havatack.

CoffeyvilIe, Jan. 15.-rhe dead body OF
J. Stewart, a well-to- do and well known
farmer living a few miles south OF this
city, was found by haystack Monday
The cause of his death Is unknown He
was so years old and unmarried.
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small boxes containing excellent speci-
mems of lead and silver ore which were
taken from his property within few
feet of the surface
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Hot Springs, Ark, Jan. 15.-George
Munroe. Of Chicago. got the decision
over Casper Leon, Of New York. in a
tventy-round bout at the Wilmington
Park club last night Bat Masterson
was referee.
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Two steann Carriagaa.

Atchison, Jan. Isl. W. Sharrard of
Atchison is engaged in manufacturing
two steam carriages which he VIII have
ready for use within six weeks.
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CLEARED OVER 800.
The Company n Monument Fund En-
tertainment Was a Success.

Lawrence, Jan.15.-The entertainments
given for the company H monument
fund. netted over 800 for the fund.
The real war pictures shown, from
photographs taken by members of com
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An Excellent Combination.

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