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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-21
Builder of First Locomotive Dead.

st Louis, Mo, Nov. 31--Capt John
Lawson who under George Stephen
sons direction built the first locomo-
tive engine in England, and who was
the oldest engineer In the Ura&ed States,
died hare today, aged Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-21

c. F. Menninger, NJ. D., office 727 Kan
sas ave. Tel. 10; residence 1851 Topeka
ave. Tel. IS. Office hourss to 6 p. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
ACCIDENTS
 WILL HAPPEN

rheumatism is relieved. is a remedy that ought to be in every family medicine chest.
 Expected to Die.-s'I cheerfully add my testimony of Dr. Thomas Eclectr.c Oil. We use it for many things. Was run over by team of horses and lumber wagon; did not expect would live; badly bloated; my friends bathed ne nearly all over with Eciectric Oil; bloat grad ually went down. We have more faith in Eclectric Oil than any other medicine, and always keep it in the house. Mrs. Wln F Babcock, Norvell, Jackson O., Mich.
 Cured the Sprain.-Mr. Chas- M Bamann, a wholesale jeweler, No. 9 Pleasant Street, Rochester, N. Y, writes: "Ihave used your Eclec- tric Oil and can recommend it as the best general medicine have ever tried. I fell off my bicycle and sprained my ankle badly. Eclectric Oil gave immediate relief and cured the sprain. If my testimonial is of any rse to you. you can use my name. shall always carry bot tie of Eclectric Oil in my bicycle tool-bag as part of my equipment, and will recommend it to my friends"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
Hotel Thief Caught.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26.-Eman- uel de Castro, a Cuban, who is alleged to be hotel thief, was arrested at the Bellevue. When he was searched at the central station, a costly gold watch, on which was the name of for nier Governor Hogg of Texas and which bore an inscription that it had been presented to the former governor by the people of Texas, was found in his pocket. Former Governor Hogs lost the watch from his room in the Waldorf Astoria, in New York city. De Castro was taken on warrant charging him with stealing from the Ebbitt House, at Washington. He $ said to have stolen from guests at hotels in Baltimore and other cities. TIe calls himself Diaz.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
ENTERPRISES HARD LUCK.

Hard on the heels of the report that RChlin was overtraining comes a sac dening report from the coast that the champion cannot get rid of his too solid flesh. Here is the heartrending tale: Anybody who doesn't think JefIries is training hard and faithfully for his match with Ruhlin should have been at Harbin Springs hotel when he returned from ten-mile gallop over the mountains The weather was ln- tenseiy hot. and as the champion went at 9 dog trot nearly all up hill ana down. at time sprinting for 100 yards, he perspired freely. and when he came in he weighed seven and a half pounds less than when he started. Jeffries was perceptibly tried when he re- turned. That could be told at glance at his face, which was somewhat drawn and sunken. But shower and rub down quickly freshened him up, and in the afternoon he was ready for his sp9rring and bag punching.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26

ing accidents we could prevent. But our sight ends with the present instant. There may be broken limbs and bruised bodies in store for US in an hour-we can't tell.-But we can be prepared.
 A bottle of Dr. Thomas Ec- lectric Oil in the house at the right time has saved many an hour of suffering, many q pre- cious life.
 Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is monarch over pain. Cuts, burns, bites yield to it's soothing influence sore throat, croup, collie, catarrh, asthma and frost bite are promptly cured, and
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
Fierce Hand to Hand Fight.

NEW YORK, Oct 26.-A fire which started in the subcellar of the store oc- cupied by the New York Betting and Packing company, at p Park Place, shortly before 8 o'clock last evening proved to be one of the most obstinate the fremen have had to deal with ill years. For several hours squad after squad of fire fighters endeavored to get It the heart of the trouble down ill the minelike recess under the cellar only 10 fall over unconscious from the tunes and smoke of burning rubber md escaping gas. The loss was not heavy, though the fire ragged for two hours.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
WITH THE HORSES.
Another Record Lowered and the Two
 Minute Mark is Near.

Minute Mark is Near.
 Memphis, Oct 25.-Little Boy, driven by his owner, c. K. G. Billings of Chi cago, lowered his former worlds pdc- ing record to wagon of POI 3-4 a guar ter of a second yesterday at the Mem phis Trotting association track, step ping the mile in POI 12. The day was an ideal one for the attempt and the track was prepared before the horse was given the final word. Ac- companied by two runners, MT Billings sent Little Boy toward the starting line at terrific pace. and when the word was. given the horse was extending himself to the limit.
 To the quarter he whizzed in go 1-2 seconds Down the bacKstretch a new runner joined him. and the half pole was reached in :O1 1-2. At the three quarter pole, which was reached in 1:31 1-2, MT Billings steadied Little Boy for the final effort, and pacing down the stretch fair and true, he dashed under the wire without a break in POI 1-2
 Baron B., the favorite in the 2:1S pace, won the last two heats and race after General Agent had won the first heat. Tn the PIP trot Palm Leaf won the last two heats and race in easy fashion. Miss Whitney, winner of the first heat, was drawn after the sec ond heat on account of sickness.
 The POS class pace was unfinished, Tom Nolan and Will Layburn each winning two heats.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
HFGARTY AVOIDS A FIGHT.

Ti;n Hegarty, the Australian light weight, has lost his manager. He has followed in the wake of a dozen other fighters who have broken off with their official pilots and has separated him. self from George Harting. There is something strange about Tim Hegarty. For q champion who came II .000 miles to get fight he is very easily satisfied. He has been in California several months and is farther away from q match than on the day he landed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
FIGHTS AND FIGHTERS.
Making Preparations for The ]. MeGovern and Corbett Bout.

The Biggest Crowd That Ever Attend
 cd a Fight in Connecticut Will Be
 Present-Tom Sharkey Is After Ruh-
 ln-Jeffries Reported Very Heavy
 Harry Lyons Knocked Out McClos-
 key.
 New York, Oct 26.-''Young" Corbett went to Hartford yesterday in, com pany with William Crowley, the mau- ager of the Nutmeg Athletic club of Hartford Corbett will get training quarters in some hotel or road house on the outskirts of Hartford to do his preparatory work for his fight with Terry McGovern. They will tght at the Hartford Coliseum at o'clock on Thanksgiving day afternoon. Terry Mctioyern starts for Chicago this af- tcrnoon, where he has a two weeks theatrical engagement, at the end or which he will be in St Louis for week. He will then return home agaln and take up his quarters at Johnsons $ Toad house, on Jerome avenue, Where he has trained for his last fights. His trainer, Charles Mayhood, will join him ill Chicago and stay with him un- til he comes back east. While on tne road with the show McGoyern will do light work in addition to the boxing he does witk Dan Dougherty in 'Ina ROaC to Ruin,' The Terry McGoveTr association of Brooklyn has made ar engagements for q special train on the day of the fight, to leave this city at F o'clock nOon
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
TYPICAL SOUTH AFRICAN STORE

O. R. Larson, of Bay Villa, Sundays River. Cape Colony, conducts store typical of South Africa, at which can be purchased anything from the pro verbal needle to an anchor This store is situated in a valley nine miles from the nearest railway station and about twenty-five miles from the near est town. MT Larson says: T :im favored with the custom of farmers within a radius of thirty miles, to many of whom l have supplied Cham berlain's remedies. All testify to their value in a household where a doctors advice ir almost out of the question. Within one mile of my store the pop ulation is perhaps sixty. Of these, within the past twelve months, no less than fourteen have been absolutely cured by Chamberlain's Cough Rene dy. This must surely be a record. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
Three Dead In n We'll.

LA SALLE, H., Oct 26.-An unex- plained tragedy has come to light at Granville. small village about ten miles southwest of La Sn11e, by the finding in we'll of tho dead bodies of three sons of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Cas- per. Foul play Is suspected.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
WONDERFUL IRISH BOXER.

Thomas Devlin of County Tyrone, Ireland, who is said to be the best middIeweight in Erin, is after a match with Jack O'Brien. To show how good he is he says he will undertake to stop any English boxer, middle or heavy, in rhree rounds, or forfeit $250. He should try Jack O'Brien for a starter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
spEcTATORs DISGITSTED.

Portland, Ore, Oct 26.-A very large audience at the exposition building saw the twenty round contest between Mysterious Billy" Smith and Tom Tracy of Australia The men WeDt tie twenty rounds to a draw and the spectators went home very much dis gusied. It was a clever sparring match and nothing more, the occasional blows struck doing no damage to either fighter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
Burning sbip Abandoned.

NORTH SYDNEY, N. S., Oct. 26.- The combination sailing and steam vessel Helen M. Gould of Gloucester, Mass. is at anchor in this harbor on fire. The crew has abandoned the ves- sel, wi oh Is said to contain 2,oo0 gal Ions of gasoline.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
LYONS KNOCKS OUT MCLosKEY.

Baltimore, Oct 26.-Harry Lyons, q local colored featherweight. knocked Out Elwood 1cCloskey of PhiladelpnIa in the sixth round of a twenty-round bout in Germania Maennerchor hall last night McClOskey was outclassed, and Lyons hammered him hard from start 10 finish.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
SLIM AIIDDLEWEIGHT.

Billy Madden has again taken up Charley Golf, the long legged middle weight. who was expected to be so good but wasn't. He wants to put him against anybody of his size.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
sHARKEY AFTER RUHLIN.

Thomas Sharkey and his manager, Barney Reich, will leave on November for Sar Francisco to see the Jeffries. RU,llin fight, which takes place there on November 15. MT Reich will chal- lenge the winer of the fight on Shar- keys behalf, and if Ruhlin wins he is willing to have the winer take all. He is also willing and anxious to make a side bet with Ruhlin's manager of $5,- GOO on the result of a contest between Snarkey and the Akron Giant. He is willing to put up a substantial forfeit to bind a match with Ruhlin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
ARMSTRONG AND MARTIN.

After a good deal of pickering Bob Armstrong and Denver Ed Martin have been matched. According to dispatch from San Francisco the two are to come together at Frisco on No vember 9 in a ten-round bout.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
Sha WIS Malt,

A pure malt whisky, inc orsed by medical testimony and cultivated tastes.
 Families tired of drvggs and harmful nostrums should try this. For sale by JAS. E. WATTS, f5O South ain St.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
Buying German Potatoes.

BERLIN, Oct. 26.-The British gov ernment is buying potatoes in Ger many for South Africa. and 25, ,0o0 boxes have just zen shipped to ths Cape from Hamburs
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
WITH THE POLOIsTS.
Hartford Will Be Admitted to the Cir cult at To-morrow's Meeting.

cult at To-morrow's Meeting.
 Wallingford will be dropped frora the National league, as Billy Lush could not see his way clear to take hold Of the team. Hartford will pc admitted and the people behind the team iii that city showed backing for $1,G00 to start off with.
 There will be a special meeting of the National league tomorrow after neon at the Hotel Garde in New Ha- ven, and matters of great importance will be transacted.
 Jack Lawlor is at work hard these days getting a team together for An sonia. If the sports down in that city ouly give Jack half show they VIII see some of the warmest polo ever played.
 s.If there is anything coming in polo news it will be here on or before next Tuesday," said a local magnate. It does not look too bright just at pres ent, but everything may come out all right yet. The league wants Brock ton and Clinton, that's sure. We ex- pect to hear from the Americans again. Every player they now claim, with but very few exceptions, was sure for us, had we made good" It comes to the Times that Woonsicket is not so much bone of contention as is its proposed manager. Doe and others have no love for Sammy Upton, and they are not slow in saying so. They think that Upton carried things with too high a hand last year, and prefer to have men longer in the game lending the forces Brockton and Clinton have stuck by Upton loyalty, and it now seems up to Upton to do his part of the Damon and Pythias act by drop ping out and saving the lives of the other two. Clinton is in good shape to go in. Its geographical location makes is necessary for the league. Brockton is also wanted as it has been good card and good polo city dur ing the past two years. It will be no- ticed that every one of the American teams has more men than it can possl- bly carry There are enough extras to make two good teams. This fact leads the locals to believe there is still hope, and that they will be as signed a place in the schedule and men who will do as good work as desired. The locals will probably cling to the local rink, and they may fili a va cancy later if they do not get into the league at once. All live in hopes of seeing Maine dropped and the CliA- tons and Brocktons admitted. Brock ton Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
ENGLISH RUNNER DEAD.

London, Oct 26-A. D. Tysoe, the British champion half-mile runner, Is 6ead. He defeated J. F. Crogan of Princeton at that distance at the An 1lo-Amerlcan athletic meeting in 1900.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26
WITH THE WREsTLERs.
Professor Dwyer. is Making Many
 Friends in This City.

3
 Friends in This City.
 Professor Dwyer will start next week with his class on physical cul- ture and to-day he has on the roll twenty-five of the leading business men of the city. He expects that by next week his class will be close to one hundred. In the meantime he is combining pleasure with business fer he said this morning he was anxiously awaiting an answer from John E. Kei- ly. Up to the writing of this article Kelly had not put in an appearance and perhaps he intends to hold to his original statement to bar the double Nelson as well as the strangle hcsd. It is strange that Kelly does not ac- cept for he has nothing to lose and be has $50 to gain. However, the professor will not lack for practice for he keeps plugging along and after he finishes with his classes he may be seen in a wrestling tournament with one of the leading men in the country to-day.
 Henry Boos of Buffalo, manager of Jack Anderson better known as the Terrible Swede," says he wants to arrange a match with Charlie Witt mer, the Cincinnati heavyweight. Witt mer recently challenged Anderson, and Boos is prepared to accept, and will sign articles for meeting before. any club giving a purse. Anderson is willing to clash with Wittmer in a straight Graeco-Roman bout.
 By offering to give the men 60 per cent of the gross receipts the Central Athletic club of Philadelphia secured the wrestling match between Harvey Parker and Jack Mccormick. The men have been matched to wrestle catch-as-catch-can style. best two out of three falls. The match is to take place on Saturday night, November 2, and is to be for $250 side and 60 per cent of the gross receipts. Mccormick will train at the Pythian Athletic club in Philadelphia.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26

CA @To REA. Bsars the The Kind You Have Always Bought ''',s'''' 4 s>zZEzSa
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-26

If we could only see a little ways into the future. what a tot of distress
The Newtown bee., 1901-11-29
RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED BY HIRAM LODGE, NO. Is,
 F. X A. M.

Whereas, It has pleased the Al mighty Father, in His Wise Provi- dence, to remove from us, by death, our venerable brother, Eli James Mor- ris, in the S0th year of his earthly pill grimage, and in the 35th year of his Masonic fellowship:
 Therefore, Resolved that in his de- cease we mourn the loss of one who is dear to us; devoted member of this lodge; and one who was ripe in the ex- periences of this tempestuOus life.
 Resolved, That we cherish his mem- ory, and place upon our records this testimonial of our fraternal reverence for him, in the trust that he has en- tered into the eternal rest.
 Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions shall be sent to Charles Morris as representing the nearest relatives of the deceased. T Allison P. Smith, William E. AckIey, o. o. Wright, Committee.
The Newtown bee., 1901-11-29
LOCA- AFFAIRS.
CANNOT hA 2 THE TOWN HALL

sELECTMAN -oRRIs NOTIFIES THE
 DANBURY ARTIEs THAT BOXING
 MATCrUANNOr BE HELD IN THE
 TO- N HALL.
 , is to the high credit of Selectman
 iorris, THE BEE believes, that he has notified the parties who were to pull off boxing match here, that they cannot have the Town hall on Thanks givind night for that purpose. Pro- tests poured in on the first selectman from all sides, and, promptly always to do his duty as he believes it to be, he notified them at once as stated. The entertainment may be a highly moral show, perhaps it is. But isn't it peculiar that a crowd of men are will ing to drive over the hills just to see tame sparring match? According to the News, the card was to consist of q go at l25 pounds between kid" Michaels of Torrington, former ly of Danbury, and Tommy "kid' Ag- new of Boston, and 15-round bout at l45 pounds, between ",Jim" Judge of Philadelphia and ''Patsy" Corrigan of BrOOklyn
The Newtown bee., 1901-11-29

No one subject is more generally in- teresting than furniture--the various
 tyles and materials of which it is made, the reproduction of antique de- signs, the recent novelties of unique conception, the good, solid, comfort giving standbys. To the prospective housekeeper the delight of hours spent in inspecting the treasures we have on exhibition, of the pleasurable doubts as to which of many things is most at
 tractive, and of the final satisfactory purchases, is scarcely degree less than that experienced when the prettily furnished home is an accomplished fact. For those already possessed of we'll furnished houses there is yet much pleasure in the addition, now and again, of some chair, table or other piece that may strike the fancy as suit able for some untitled corner or space.
 No more satisfactory or complete showing of furniture can be found in the state, than ours. Simple, unpre-
The Newtown bee., 1901-11-29
For Waists.

Nothing richer than some embroidered hannels now req dy, was ever put out here abouts for fabric waists The flannel is nice quality, the em- broidery is in harmonizing or contrasting colors and very graceful patterns
 A figure is so dressed as to show just how nice the waists look when made up $2 75 to $3 75 pattern.
 NewEE?.6ne-texture waistings in quiet striped patterns Plen- ty of the wanted black and white combinations 75c yd
 Plain granite waist -clcths in soft, warm colors,-5oc yd
 A new cloth--mercerised hannelette. Good lustrous finish, combinations of black, navy and red with white, yd
 New 34 inch hannelettes in stripes and all-over patterns, 15cyd
 Center aise rear.
The Newtown bee., 1901-11-29

NOR SALE-Pair 5-year-old Devon oxen. I Your choice of young horses; 1 two-year- old thoroughbred Holstein bull: l6 Chester White pigs ready to go; also pen of W nite Wy andotte hens. $. M. Brinsmade. Daniels Farms.
The Newtown bee., 1901-11-29
finest. They give the range of prices in their new advertisement to-day.
TRINITY CHURCH.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WOMAN $
 AUXILIARY.

The annual meeting of the Woman $ Auxiliary of the parish was held at the rectory on Thursday last. The attend ance was the largest ever had at such a meeting. Reports were presented by the secretary, Mrs Linsley, by the treasurer, Miss Julia Dikeman, and accounts of the diocesan meeting in Hartford were given by Mrs D. G. Beers and Mrs H. A. Hawley. It was decided to begin the regular work of sewing for missions immediately after | Christmas An offering of S5 was sent for the Mrs living memorial, St Mary's school, Shanghai, China. It was voted to subscribe to three copies of The Spirit of Missions and have them circulated in different localities in the parish. It was also decided to revive the parish branch of the Church Periodical club and Miss c. M. Young was appointed local secretary. Any person having weekly papers or month ly magazines that they are willing to send regularly to some missionary will be furnished an address for that pur- pose by notifying the secretary or the rector.
 The following officers of the Auxil- iary were duly elected:
 President, Mrs c. H. Gay.
 Vice Presidents, Mrs D. G. Beers, Mrs A. w. Peck, Mrs Philo Nichols.
 Secretary, Mrs C.. T. Linsley.
 Treasurer, Miss Julia Dikeman.
 SERVICE ON THANKSGIVING DAY.
 There will be service in Trinity church on Thanksgiving day at 10 o'clock. Morning prayer and address by. the rector.
 There will be service on St Andrews day, November 30, Saturday, at 10.3O a. m.
 The first of the special Advent services will be held in the church on Wednesday evening, December 4, at 7.3O o'clock. The sermon will be by Rev John D. Skene of Danbury.
 The Rev George T. Linsley sat with the other members of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Connecti- cut, as the board of advice to the Bish- op, in the recent hearing in Norwalk in regard to the difference between the Rector and Parish of St Paul $ church, Norwalk. In brief the Bishops decision is: "Acting with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee l do give my arbitration and judgment that the pastoral rela tiOn shall be dissolved and shall terminate and cease on the first day of January, 1902.'
The Newtown bee., 1901-11-29

Games enough keep every little n busy.
 Guns rea repeating air guns) satisfy the inie fl:f gable young hunter
 Mechanical Toys in variety enough the brightest youthful genius upon What wheels rOund.'
 Boats galorea Mosquito Fleet" with charms for the veriest infantile landsnan.
 Magic Lanterns supply tlemcs for youthful lecturers and njoyment for his audience.
 Iron Toys. which bid defiance the pronounced bump of include Trains Fire Engines Hook and Ladder and Hose Carts Cabs and StOves
 Banks for embryo fnanciers of every style. from fancy groups of figures those with combination lOckS
 Sewing Machines capable of making Dollys whole
The Newtown bee., 1901-11-29

NOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-A few farms I with stock, tools and crops. Terms to suit purchaser. Some very desirable city proper ty must be disposed of at once. No. pneu- and harnesses. Address James J. Brophey, GA Grand Street. Danbury, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1901-11-29
OBITUARY.
JOHN FARRELL.

The body of John Farrell of Shelton burial on Monday. He died on Satur- day, aged 26 years. The deceased IS the son of Mrs Thomas Farrell of Shel- ton, who resided in the Glen up to about year ago. He is survived by his mother, a brother, Thomas Farrell, and a sister, Miss Mamie.
The Newtown bee., 1901-11-29

Christmas is near at hand. Can we not interest you in something new for your table. A set of spoons, forks, knives, a carving set, teaset, napkin rings, cake, fruit or butter dishes and many other useful articles? Ifyou are in need of anything in that line, call on port.