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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
MURPHY WILL ray FAST MILE
Thinks He Can Ride the Distance in
Fifty Seconds

New York. April 1O.-Charles NJ. Muir
ply, the cye1ist who rode a mile in 0:57 4-5
behind a car pulled by a locomotive. says
he will Guido that feat this season
Murphy. proposes to ride behind a special
" constructed automobile. and he ex-
poets to cover the mile in 0:50-
An automobile maker is now construct
ing a machine which will travel the mile
in 0:50 on a level stretch of road. The
machine will be So horsepower and the
general plan win be like that Of the ia
nous Vanderbilt white ghost
The auto is built very low and will have
wind shields at the rear extending to the
ground. A course suitable for the speed
test against time has been selected on
Long Island. Just as soon as the ma
chine is built it will be brought there and
Murphy viii begin training back of it.
Murphy says he would like to ride
across the narrow footpath which is be-
ing constructed on the East river bridge.
but 1t IS hardly probable that the police
would permit such a fOOlhardy feat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
SUES THE SANTA FE.
Reading Firm Alleges Road Failed to
Get Cattle to Market on Time.

Emporia, April 1o.-David Nickel &
Son, of Reading, today brought suit
against the Santa Fe for alleged failure
to transport eighty eight head of cattle
to the Kansas City market, October 2,
1900, in time to catch the morning mar
ket, thereby causing the plaintiff to lose
1925 in falling prices and poor condition
Of cattle by reason of lack Of feed and
water Plaintiff claims that defendant
held stock in cars six hours after time
for shipment, and further delayed the
train by reason of defective cars and
over worked train crew until they did
not arrive on the market until p. m.
the next day, when they should have
arrived in time for the early morning
market, thereby causing a loss to the
plaintiff as above stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
sELEE WILL PLAY aAME
Boston Manager Makes Restitution
to Yale For His Refusal.

Fortress Monroe, Va, April 10.-Man-
ager Eelee. Of the Boston league club was
here today and had a talk with Manager
11liason of the Yale university team The
Yale men fully appreciate Selee's posi-
ton in the misunderstanding relative to
the game arranged for Hampton, but
Cancelled, and were highly delighted when
Selee said he would play the YaIes In New
Haven Wednesday, April II. the only open
date on the Boston schedule prior to the
opening Of the season. subject to the rati-
fcation Of President Soden Of the Boston
club.
Selee said he thought Mr.. Soden would
interpose no objection. as the 4 ale men
played the game in Baltimore in good
faith. The Yale men also have game
with New York this week and are a bit
appreh ensive that President Freedman
may scale the game. but II is thought he
Will not go that far upon knowledge Of
the true inWardness of the case.
Lee Demontrevilles the young infielder
who has been pracucing with the Bos-
tons, has been signed Tor the Syracuse
club Catcher Clarke, now OF the Wash
ingtOns, wired Manager Selee the other
day asking if he were d member of the
Boston club Selee referred the matter
to Boston, who instructed the manager
to inform Clarke he had been released
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
Bobby pobbs Defeated.

Memphis, Tenn, April 10.-In the
twenty round fight between Bob Long.
Of Chicago. and Bobby Dobbs of
Memphis, tonight, the Chicago man
gained the decision after sixteen rounds
of very ordinary fighting, Dobbs' seconds
throwing up the sponge, claiming their
man had broken an arm. Dobbs out
pointed his opponent in almost every
round and did most Of the leading but
Long had a big advantage in weight and
would probably have been given the de-
cision had the fight gone the limit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

ing il the magnates are compelled 10
cut out the obnoxious points before The
championship season begins
The American League, the Eastern
League and nearly all of the leading col
lege teams have refused to accept the
changes and win play under the rules
that prevailed last year.
The two clauses that have caused no
end of unfavOrabIe criticism ara those
relating TO foul balls and batsmen hit
by pitched balls Rule IA has been
amended as follows:
"a strike is a foul hit ball not caught
on the ny. unless two strikes have all
ready been called.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
PASTORS APPOINTED.
The Work of Northwest Conference
at Ellsworth

Ellsworth, Kan, April 10.-The follow
ing appointments we're made at North
west conference:
BELOIT DISTRICT.
J. H. Lockwood, presiding elder; Be
lott; H H. Bowen, Glen Elder: L. S.
Brown Logan; J. L Clark. Lenora: w
L. Cannon, Downs; c. a Davis, Ken
sington; g. w. Hood, Belott circuit; j.
D. Harris. Ports; A. G. HensIee, Agra;
J. II. Laird, Alton; T. Afuxlow. Bow
Osborn: W. H. Sweet, D. D, Reloit; J..
D. Shelton, Marvin; G. NJ. Snyder. Kir-
win; ]. NJ. Smith, Gaylord. c. W. Tai
mage. Stockton; E. H. Tannehill. Bris-
tow, Covert postoffce; a D. Wright,
Blue Hill, Victor postofhee; G. W. Wy
nant Cawker City.
CONCORDIA DISTRICT.
7. J. H. Taggarts presiding elder Con-
cordia; w T. Allison. Bellaire; Grey
Anshyrst. Concordia; S. Barber, Burr
Oak; W. c. Braymans Esdon and Salem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
HARVEST HANDS NEEDED.
Farmers Want Railroads to Make
Special Rates For 10000

Wichita, April I'D. w. Blaine of
Pratt, director of the Southwestern
Kansas and Oklahoma Implement Deal
ers' association, came here to consult
Secretary Dillon with reference to going
before the Western Passenger associa-
ton to ask for a special rate for at least
10000 harvest hands to take care of the
small grain in the wheat belt in June.
They will ask a rate of 1 cent per
mile from the Mississippi river. The esti-
mate of 5000 hands is made from a can
vass of farmers by school districts The
crop in the wheat belt will be Is per cent
heavier than that of last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

Difference of ST., OOOBetweenAm
Asked and Bid

Louisville. KY. April 10.-Wheu the
trainers and owners left Churchill downs
yesterday afternoon J. T. Kemper, Of
Chicago, had not fully made up his mind
to buy the Kentucky and American
Derby eligible. His Emfnence, from Frank
Van Meter. but it was the general inn
preston that the two would agree upon a
figure and that the colt will pass to the
Chicagoan. Kemper offered so 900. but
Van Meter holds at $4,000 Kemper was
at the track to see the colt In action, and
he was sent a half in 81 Kemper was
pleased with the work.
Information was received at Churchill
downs today through a source believed to
be reliable that John W. Schorr VIII not
start Alard Sheck in the Kentucky Derby,
but Will keep him for the American
Derby.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
Trip For z. o. Students.

Lawrence, April 10-At the invitation
Of several Kansas City drug firms the
students of the pharmacy and medical
schools OF the university will visit kan
sas City in a body April 10 or 26. Among
are: Eli Lilly & Co, Evans. Smith q
&C., Faxon, Horton & Gallagher. and
Park, Davis & Co The latter Will
probably entertain the students with a
theater party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
Kramer Defenda Hia land.

Wensville April 1O.-Surveyors work
ing on the double track grade for the
cutoff, four miles west of Wellsville,
were driven from the farm of l.. NJ Todd
last evening. Condemnation proceedings
have just been completed by the courts.
Todd was not satisfied with the sum al
lowed him by the appraisers and when
the surveyors came on his farm they
were requested to leave They refused
to do so and Todd chased them away
with a shotgun. later securing Win
chester rifle with which to stand guard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
Maaona Id El Dorado.

FL Dorado, April 10.-The Afasons o.
this city had a grand time Monday
night. Colonel Hoisington, Judge Pc
ters and u other Masons from Newton
and five Aasons from Peabody were
guests of the lodge here and assisted in
comforting the Red Cross and Knight
Templar. degrees on several candidates.
A banquet was served at the Adetropol-
ftan and at a late hour luncheon at
the Silver Moon restaurant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
ooMIsKEY SIGNS HARVEY.
Young Pitcher Joins the White Stock
ings at Excelsior Springs.

Excelsior Springs, MO. April 10.-Pitcher
w d. Harvey, a member of Harris team
last season, Joined the white stockings in
camp last night. He came in from Cali
fornia, where he has been playing all win
ter and says he has Signed contract
to play with Comiskey this season. It
is not apparent what Comiskey will do
with him, he has a big supply of box
talent on hand already.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

Ottawa, April 10.-Colonel Wilder 8.
Metcalf was in Ottawa in consultation
with members of the Twentieth Kansas
regiment and also with a committee
from the Ottawa Commercial club and it
was decided to hold a reunion of the
regiment in Ottawa, September 3. 4 and
5. It is thought that possibly General
Funston will come home on a leave this
fall and this would afford him an oppor-
tunity to meet the boys who followed
him up Caloocan hill and across the
muddy Bag-Bag
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
Callahan Has signed.

Hot Springs. Ark. April 1O.-James
Callahan, the star pitcher of the Chicago
National league club of 1900, today sign
ed q contract with the Chicago Amert-
for st. Louis, where he will join the
White Stocking team, headed by Clark
Griffin Callahan would not say why
he decided to cast his fortunes with
Corciskey's organization, but intimated
THAI it was a matter of who paid him
the best for his services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
DRUGGISTS OCCUPATION TAX
Wellington Adopts Novel Scheme to
Enrich It's Treasury.

Wellington, April 10-The city council
has struck a way of raising revenue,
which, If it works, will produce plenty
of money An ordinance was passed
which strikes those who sell liquor I'M
der the law. 1t levies an occupation tax
Of 81, 200 a year upon druggists who hold
toxicating liquors. This license must be
paid semi-annually, $500 in advance.
Each day the druggist engages in bust
ness in violation of this ordinance, is
separate offense for which the fine is
made 500. The druggists, it is under
stood, will fight the ordinance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
McFarland Goes homo.

Philadelphia, April 1O.-Catcher Eddie
Mcfarland has reserted the Philadel-
phia National League club. He packed
his trunk yesterday afternoon and left
last evening for his home in Cleveland
Manager Shettline is apparently much
at sea, having received his first intima-
ton that anything was wrong on Friday
after the game with Princeton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
AUSTRALIA MAY SEND CREW.
President of Rowing Association Now
in New York to Arrange Matches.

New York. April 1O.-EV. b. Carmfch-
ael,' president Of the Australian Rowing
association arrived here last week via
San Francisco and Honolulu The OBJ
sect OF his visit IS to size up the posi-
bilities for a series of international
matches with an eight which he pro-
poses to bring to America
He Will consult the leading rowing au-
thorities OF New York, Boston and Phil
adelphia, as well as pay some attention
10 weather conditions. dates and minor
"details Of cur principal regattas
He viii also investigate the newest
wrinkles in cars. boats and rigging. and
although he is Of the opinion that We
have nothing new to offer in this line
AIr. Carmichael is going to see for him
self
AS to the possibility Of Australia send
ing a crew here. there seems to be nor
the least doubt A the mind Of Mr.. Car
michael.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

Ger has signed a three years contract
with the New York baseball team and viii
not play on the Washington team this
ington club. said this morning that Mer-
Ger has already reported for duty and is
at present in Washington.
Mercer confirmed the statements of
Manager Manning upon his arrival here
Yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
Robbed Police Judge.

Quenemo, April 10.-Judge Dawson Of
this city was robbed and murderously
assaulted at his home last night. The in
truder forced an entrance to the house
and struck the judge on the head, max
ing a severe wound A watch and $3.50
in money We're taken. Judge Dawson is
police judge of this city He is aged
and nearly blind. No clew has yet been
found
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

five miles north of town. died Of small
pox yesterday He was buried last night
by the county health board. His entire
family, consisting Of a wife and several
children, are down with the disease. His
father, J. W. Terry, and his father
family, consisting of eight persons. are
all sick with the disease. Two Of them,
1t Is believed. can not recover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

Independence, April 10.-Aliss Matte
z. De Bruler and Q. II. Harrison. both
Of this city We're married last evening
at the parish Of st. Andrews church
Rev. Father Deiselkamp performing the
ceremony. They are popular and highly
esteemed in Independenca society.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
Kansas Sheep at BufTaIo.

Asherville. April 10-J. N. Grau. Mitch
ell county's sheep breeder, who hal
such an exhibit from his flock Of Merino
sheep at the Trans Mississippi exposl
ton, is preparing to make similar and
more extensive exhibit at the PAN
American exposition at Buffalo. Mr..
Grau's sheep carried of numerous prizes
at Omaha
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
GIANTS WILL NOT PLAY YALE
Usual Spring Practice Game With
College Men Abandoned

New York. April 1o-One Of the usual
spring practice games that has been
feature with baseball in New York VIII
probably be abandoned this year. Thu
nine from Yale college was to have been
played on Wednesday, but as Yale play
ed the other day with the Baltimore
American League team, which is not I'M
der the national agreement. the New
York nine viii not be able to meet the
college men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
Score a Tie.

and Yale struggled hard for supremacy
on the ball field today but when the
game was called at the end of the tenth
inning on account of darkness the score
was a tie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

Salina. April ia novel means of
raising $1,000 debt on the Kansas Wes-
leyan university here resulted at the dis
trict conference at Ellsworth. Each pas
tor of the conference has pledged him
self to donate per cent Of his salary
for a period of three years in payment
of the debt. The total amount raised in
this manner will completely cover tha
college debt in the time stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

Everybody needs a tonic in the spring
At this time the system Graves a tonic.
L is housecleaning time for your body.
Ldchty's Celery Nerve Compound VIII tone
up your nerves. blood, kidneys and liver
and I'LL yOu~With health and energy. Sold
by Geo. ". Stansfeld. 6s2 Kansas avenue
and Marshall Bros, lis Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
Towne For Ottawa Chautauoua.

Ottawa, April 10.-The Ottawa Chau-
tauqua board has just completed ar
engagements for the appearance at the
assembly on the Fourth Of JULY Of Sem
ator 9. A. Towne Of Minnesota.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

Cincinnati and the action Of the Louis
vile chief of police in the McCoy-Aaher
affair last week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

Lexington, Ky, April 10.-The suck
ling colt own brother to the Kentucky
Derby winner. Lieutenant Gibson, by G.
W. Johnson. dam Sophy Hardy dam of
Hardy Pardee), by imp. Glengarry, died
Of Iockjaw yesterday at the farm of R.
T.. Baker, this county. The colts dam
died on foaling and owing to her great
value, her owner was endeavoring to
raise the colt by artificial means.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
NEW RULES NAY BE AMENDED
Baseball World Does Not Take kindly
to National Leagues Dictum.

New York. April $50 much fault
has been found with the changes IN the
baseball rules made by the National
LeaGne that At viii not D. st all surpris-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
New Stand For cincinnati

Cincinnati. O.. April 10.-The Cincinna Il
baseball club today let. a contract for the
erection of a new grand-stand to replace
the one destroyed by fire last summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

Ottawa. April 10-George Mauck. a san
ia Fe painter, fell from the roof Of tn
depot Tuesday and sustained q fractur
Of one leg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

Father Time doesn't believe in letting
the grass grow under his feet. That is
wh.v he always carries a. seythe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

The best for your mouth-Churchill
Havana Cigar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

Two Families Stricken With Smallpox
Grenola, April 1o.-Erank Terry. living
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10
Mercer Is SIN a Senator.

Washington, April 1O-There is no
truth in the report that winnie Mer-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-10

into the blood, destroys
the virus, stops the for
nation of Cancerous
cells and cleanses the
system of impurities.
What we say of S. S. S.
as a cure for Cancer Is
supported by the testi-
rDony of those who have
tested it and been re-
stored to health.
Dor~ev. =. 4s.-.- 4 -
New Ulm review., 1901-06-19
DR.. Downing, President of the Down.
ing Medical Association and Ger
man Medical and Surgical insti-
tute, Chicago. Illinois.

This eminent expert specialist, we'll and favor.
ably known throughout the United States for the
many wonderful cures of all forms of Chronic
Nervous and Special Diseases that baf1ed the skill
by a full staff of skilled physicians and expert
specialists, whose experience in the largest hos
pitals of both Europe and America, enable them
to successfully trea. obscure and chronic dis
eases. Their long experience, remarkable skill
and universal success entities them to the conf
deuce of the afflicted cYeryWhere
New Ulm review., 1901-06-19
Excursion Tickets to Lake Sheteck.
(Tracy, Mimi

Will be sold by the North -Westera Line
at reduced rates during the summer sea-
son, from New Ulm, Mlnn., on Fridays
and Saturdays at $1.S5 for the round
trip, limited to return the following
Tuesday, and at 1895 for the round trip
daily, limited to return within thirty
days. Lake Shetek is beautiful sum-
mer and fall resort where the best of
fishing and hunting can be found, prai-
rie chickens, snipe, ducks and geese be-
ing plentiful. Good hotel and livery ac-
commodations at very reasonable rates.
The following lakes can be reached from
this point: Current Lake, Lake Siegel,
Lake Fremont, Lake Sarah, Bear Lake,
Long Lake, Buffalo Lake, Iron Lake
Beauty Lake, Willow Lake, Lake Isa-
bella and Clear Lake. 81
New Ulm review., 1901-06-19
Less than half rates to California.

Chicago & North Western R'y Tickets
sold July 9th to 18th; return limit Aug.
31st. Special train party, personally
conducted, will leave Chicago 1850 p.
M, Tuesday, July, 9th; leave Omaha
600 p. M, Wednesday, July 10th. Par
ties can join en- route. Stops will be
made at Denver, Colorado Springs Glen
wood Springs and Salt Lake, passing Ell
route the finst scenery of the Rocky and
Sierra Nevada mountains. The party
will be limited in number and under
personal direction of the Tourist De-
partment, Chicago g. North Western R'y.
Send stamp for illustrated itinerary and
map of San Francisco to w. B. Knisk-
ern, g. P. s. 7. A., 20 Fifth ave.. Chica-
go, Ill. 90
New Ulm review., 1901-06-19

The line run by the Chicago 6 Great
Western surveyors CONES pretty near
cutting into the home of George
Dreher's just east of here. If the road
is built on the line of survey Mr.. Dreh-
er's fine new house will be within few
feet of the rapidly running trains OF the
company when they get to running his
way so close IN fact that he will not
be able to get any insurance on his
house. His fine OF Echard will be rail-
ways right and much of the
beauty Of his $4,000 farm will have been
sacrificed to the public good. We pre-
sumo that Mr.. Dreher's damage will be
greater than that of any single property
owner along tie proposed route and one
cannot blame him for feeling bad over
the turn things seem to be- taking
Sleepy Eye Dispatch.
New Ulm review., 1901-06-19

springs, ETC.. at greatly reduced rates,
with favorable return limits, on various
dates during the summer season. Ere
qnent Fast trains, Through Sleeping
Cars, Chair Cars, Dining Cars. The best
OF everything. For dates offs and full
particulars, inquire of ticket agents Chi
cago & North western R'y. 90.
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Especial Correspondence.
The local band played fer dance at
Charles Winkels place last Sunday even
ing.
Gust Olson is down with the measles.
The Lafayette cornet band has
changed their practice room and are now
occupying the rear room over Bonent u
Hackers saloon.
Wild 6 Gag have received carload
of machinery.
Miss Hanna Olson is visiting with rel
atives at New Ulm this week.
A number of young people from here
took in the dance at G. Wrinkles last
Sunday and all report good time.
I. Abrahamson's new store addition is
being raised this week.
New Ulm review., 1901-06-19
Excursion Tickets to Lake Washington
(Kasota or St. Peter,

Excursion Tickets to Lake Washington
(Kasota or st. Peter,
will be sold by the North Western Line
at reduced rates during the summer sea.
son, from New Ulm, Mimi, on Fridays
and Saturdays to Kasota at $50, to st.
Peter at $50 for the round trip, all
limited to return the following Tuesday,
and to Kasota at $1.55 to st. Peter at
$1.4O for the round trip daily, limited
to return within thirty days. Black bass
and pike fishing is especially good in
this beautiful lake, and accommodations
for fishermen, with abundant supply of
boats, ETC., are furnished Modern ho-
tells and other resorts along the lake,
with steam yacht, add to the attractions.
For further information apply 70 agents
Chicago s. North Western Railway. 81
New Ulm review., 1901-06-19
Low rates West and Northwest this
summer.

Via the North Western Line. Excursion
tickets will be sold to San Francisco,
Los Angeles. Portland, Seattle, Salt
Lake, Denver and other Colorado, Utah,
aud Pacific Coast points, as well as St.
Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Dakota Hot