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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
A DOUBLE KILLING.
Independence Man Murders His Wife
"a. and Ends His Life.

Independence KAN Oct. 30.-Charles
Hooper of this place shot and instantly
killed his wife and then ended his own life
in the postoffice building Wednesday
Hooper and his wife were married about
ten years ago, but separated some years
after Later reconciliation was brought
about but Mrs. Hooper secured a divorce
recently on the grounds of non-support.
children. but the husband it is said. took
them from her, and it was while Mrs.
Hooper was consulting lawyer about
met. AS. they stepped out into the hall
the shooting occurred; Mrs. Hooper was
a daughter of J. w. Anderson of Altoona
and the two recently came here from
Howard There are four children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
SOME BIG CORN CRIBS.
Farmers Preparing for Large Har-
vest This Fall.

Enterprise, Kas., Oct 3o.-Kansas
farmers are beginning to bring in their
corn. although the corn harvest season
has scarcely begun. Prices range from
twenty-five to thirty-five cents, accord
ing to locality. The buyers are prepar-
ing for handling large amounts of grain.
Big corn cribs are being built by specu-
lators and dealers. AT Solomon one is
bushels. AT Kansas Falls, in Geary coun-
ty. is a corn crib which holds 5000 bush
els and other towns have similar cribs.
The result will be preparation for hold
ing large amounts OF corn for higher
prices.
Buyers will start in at twenty-five to
thirty cents, but expect to make a good
profit before spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
STERLING STREET FAIR.
Miss Edith Kelley Is Queen and At
fractions Are Drawing Crowds.

Sterling, Oct 3O.-The street fair and
ed Tuesday night with the browning of
the queen, Miss Edith Kelley, who re-
ceived 1907 votes in a contest which
lasted a week. She was crowned in the
Stadium in the presence of two thous-
and people. There were big crowds in
town from Lyons and other points,
Tuesday being Lyons day. Senator Bur-
ton spoke to large crowd in the Sta
dunn touching upon the tariff, trusts
and reciprocity. Today the Hutchinson
band and a large number of Reno
county people will be on the grounds.
Friday is Ellinwood day. Besides the
local features of the fair the Southern
Carnival company is giving IA large at
fractions 1t is the biggest thing ever
seen in Sterling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30

Jolly, Burlingame, so. Increase. Nathan
Tucker Little River IS: Harley Stoddard,
Eureka, IS: Frank Luther, Cherryvale, $24;
George VanNortwick, Summerfield, $50;
William Allen, Newton, ST; PhilipBowers,
lola, IS; John Wells, Morrowvilie, $l4;
Emil Roschach, Parsons, $50; Hugh Nc
Wicker, Talmage So; Clark Mcdonald,
Hoxie, $12; Smith Houdyshell. Garfield.
S. William Potter, Horton, S24; Lorenzo
Minis. Kansas City, so: Duane Chadwick,
Holton, $40; Benjamin Stevens, Climax, SO
Widows, Jane Lyon. Hesston,s $l2; Eliz-
abeth McCreary, Holton, S12; Caroline
Nichols, Michigan Valley. SIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30

Fitz willing to Fight AGAIN.

Salt Lake. Utah. October 3o..-Fitz-
simons' stay here netted him much money.
In fact, his entire western trip has been
most profitable. Before he left here he
announced that he was ready to arrange
fight with any one, not barring Jeffries.
He announces that when he has finished
his present tour, unless some fights have
been arranged, he will return to New
York and devote his time to theadevelop-
ment of his physical culture school An
other scheme he has in view is the writing
of a book which, in addition to giving
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
He Learned a Great Truth.

It is said of John Wesley that he once
said to Mistress Wesley: why do you
tell that child the same thing over and
over again % John Wesley. because
once telling is not enough" 1t is for
this same reason that you are told again
and again that Chamberlain Cough
Remedy cures colds and grip; that it
counteracts any tendency of these dis
eases to result in pneumonia. and that
it is. pleasant and safe to take. For
sale by all druggists.
Everybody reads the State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
The r W. G A. to Meet at salina.

Salina Kan, Oct. 30.-The annual con-
vention of the state Young Women's
Christian. association will convene here to-
day. About 200 delegates are expected.
Among the speakers are: Chancellor
Frank Strong of State university at Law
renee, Miss Bertha Coude, Miss Edith Nc
Intire, instructor of domestic science at
the state agricultural college at Manhat-
tan, and DIR. Pauline Root.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
RAIN NEEDED FOR WHEAT.
Grain Should Have a Good Growth
Before Cold Weather Begins.

Abilene, Kan, Oct. 3O.-The long period
of fine weather has enabled the farmers
to sow a large amount of wheat and drills
have been kept busy. But now rain is
needed to start the wheat and put it in
condition for winter. The fields sown be-
fore the fall rains began are in good COM
dftfon but those sown in the last fthffe
weeks are in need of an inch of rain. I'm
less the plant gets a good growth before
freezing weather begins it may suffer in
the winter. Nearly all the wheat sowing
is completed in this vicinity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Hermis at sheepshead.

New York. Oct. 3O.-Hermis, whom own
ers, trainers. jockeys and bookmakers of
the metropolitan tracks have acclaimed
as the champion race horse of the year,
will winter at Sheepshead Bay. Owner
Bell decided this today. Hermis is enter
ed in the several stakes worth while at
Aqueduct, and will finish the season there
instead of going to Bennings. Then he
will be looked after like a prince at
Sheepshead. .sariH s3e rsy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Another Fatal jump Race.

Cincinnati Oct 30.-The first steeple-
chase of the meeting was decided at
Latonio, and produced a fine contest.
Fourteen horses started and ten of
them finished without an accident. The
four others fell at various jumps and
McManus. one of the betting choices.
broke his back from fail. and had to
be destroyed. Crest won in clever fash
ion. Nose Goldblatt, who was ruled off
at Buffalo. has been restored to good
standing by the Eastern Jockey club.
GOldblatt, who is at LatOnia today. re-
ceived word of his reinstatement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30

st. Louis. Mo. Oct sO.-According to
high authority Henry Killilea, one of Ban
Johnson's powers ever since the Ameri-
can league ''butted' to the fore, is to have
control of the New York club Mr.. Kill
lea, together with Player Jimmie Collins,
owns a big majority of the stock in the
Boston, club. Messrs. KiIlilea and Collins.
according to report. are going to take
hold of the Gotham venture, place a strong
team in the field and then sell out to- the
highest bidder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
New York Races.

New York, Oct 30.-Nevermore. at Z
to 1, won the feature event, the Creed
moor stakes for 2-year-olds. at Aque-
duct w r. Condor was second, a head
away Platter an added starter. and the
favorite, was at no time dangerous, fin
ishing away back in the ruck. Bonm-
bert carrying 126 pounds, won the first
race in driving finish from the 2-year-
old Fire Eater. Cfnquevalli and Cam
eron were the winning favorites. Wealth
er was cold and track slow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Bowling Congress Postponed.

Indianapolis. s Ind. Oct ID 3d. Mayor.
Bookwalter, as president of the Ameri-
can Bowling congress, has postponed
the annual national tournament ana
convention of the bowlers from Febru-
arv 2 to February IS. The change was
made to remove a conflict of dates for
the use of Tomlinson hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Hildreth's Stable at Memphis.

Memphis. Tenn. Oct. 30.-The stable Of
Sam Hildreth. which left here for north
Chesney, Lucien Appieby,. Gonfalon. Roll
ing Boer and other cracks has arrived
here from Chicago and is stabbed al Mont
gomery park. The Hil3reth string viii be
strengthened at various times during the
winter and the campaign of 1903 will he
started with almost a new collection of
tbOrOlohbredS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30

Handspfnner some days ago, Judge Brady
suspended Street. or, rather, ordered that,
his entries be refused Street, however,,
was never ruled off. In order to insure his
turf standing he was allowed to start a
horse. HandspinneF. in the fifth race
Hence, Street is in good standing. SO far
as the st. Louis tracks are concerned
Street has been racing horses here for
James keene the eastern turfman and
finapcier
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Teller,s Cousin Set Free.

Valparaiso, Ind, Oct. 30.-Miss Stella
Josephine Teller, cousin of United States
Senator Teller of Colorado, and who for
three months was held as an inmate Of
an asylum, was made free woman to
day. By the terms of the decision the
young woman is set free. Judge Gill
lette decided that the asylum officials
had no right to kidnap their former pa
tent, whose sanity is unquestioned in
this city and she was set at liberty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Fell From a Porch.

Arkansas City, Oct. 3O.-Commissioner
Charles, Howard. who is in the hard
ware business. was called out to fix a
roof Tuesday afternoon in the absence
of one of his men. and fell from a high
porch TO the ground breaking his right
arm and leg. 1t is feared he has sus-
tanned internal injuries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
sDoc" Street in Good Standing.

New York, Oct. 30.z-An open letter signed
by Secretary Hachmeister, representing
the St, Louis Fair Grounds race track
was shown at Aqueduct today. 1t con
tanned the statement that. Dog" Stree
has not been ruled IF the9 westerrr tracks
as was enormously reported last week.
OWING TO the Inconsistent running o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
A New Industry for Coaeyville.

Coffeyvii1e Kan. Oct. 3O.-The Coffey-
vile Shale Brick and Roofing Tile com
pany is the title of a new concern which
will begin operations in Coffeyville within
a few weeks. The company will locate on
the. T. B. Hooper farm, near this city.
There are already two vitriied brick fac
tories in this city The new plant will
have capacity of 100000 brick and 10000
roofing tile every ten hours This will he
the first roofing tile factory ever estab-
lished west of the Mississippi river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Laioie VIII Not Jumn.

Cleveland, oct. 3O.-Captain Napoleon
Lajoie, of the Cleveland baseball team,
referring to a report that he had, or was
about to sign, a three year contract
with Brush for a compensation of $25,-
600, said last evening: The story is
pure rot and without the slightest foun-
dalton. My contract with the Cleveland
club does not expire for two years and
if l live and am able to play ball it will
be fulfilled
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Shaw win Ride for Pittsburg Phil.

New York, Oct. 30.-Jockey William
Shaw will not ride for J. r. and f. P.
Keene next season, but will go back to his
former employer, ~Pittsburg Phil Shaw
was discovered and developed by the lat
ter and last winter he signed contract
to ride for the Keenes at a salary, it is
said, of $4,000. Shaw did not ride with
his usual brilliancy, however, as he was
injured before the season opened while eX-
ercising a horse at the keenes stables.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Steer Roping Contest.

San Antonio, Tex. Oct.30.-The Frisco
system cowboys beat Texas in the chal-
lenge steer roping contest today, three
steers to a man, for a $4,000 prize. Clay
McGonnigill came out first. his total
being 2 minutes 8 3-5 seconds. His low
est on a steer was 81 seconds. Jim Hop
kins was second in 81 2-5 and J. E. Car
roll third in 50 3-5 seconds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Great Bend 6; Larned O.

Great Bend, Kan, Oct.30-The Larned
and Great Send high school team play
ed football here. The game ended in
the first half with the score to O., Sew
eral of the Larned team were quite bad
ly bruised.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Sale of the Belle Meade stud.

Nashville Tenn. Oct. 30.-Disposal sale
of the famous Belle Meade. stud has begun
here. There4were 252 horses to be put up
their value being estimated at S25a. 900. J
B. sHaggin, August Belmont and the Ran
cocas stock farm of Johnstown, n. J.,
have representatives here The sale is
due to the enfeebled condition of the pro-
prietor, GneraI J. II. jackson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Carnegie Library Plans Accepted.

Winfield, kan. Oct. 3O-Today the city
accepted the plans of II. NJ. Hadley Of
Topeka architect, for the new Carnegie
library building. The building Will be
commenced within the next month ana
win cost S15.e90 this amount having been
donated last winter by Andrew Carnegie
The building is to be located on the Cen
trail school grounds and will be of Roman
Ionic style of architecture. 1t will be Of
stone Is BY 10 feet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
American Riders Sue Jockey Club.

Poris, Oct 30.-The two American jock
eys, J. Reif and Milton Henry, who were
deprived of their licenses. have retained
NM. Lagasse and Labor to bring an ac-
ton for damages against the jockey CLUB.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30

the story of his life and battles in the
ring, viii contain much matter of. a .philo-
sophical nature and comment on men and
customs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30

Monarch over pain. Burns. cuts,
sprains, stings. Instant relief DR..
Thomas Electric Oil. At any drug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
SPORTING news.
X. Z. Lost a Close Game at
GaIesburg, Ill.
Defeated by Knox by a Score OF
5 to O on Kick OFF.
RUN DOWN THE FIELD.
Kansas Had Ball in Knox Terri.
tory Second Half.
Played Fast, Snappy Ball Much
of This Time.

Galesburg, Ill. Oct. 30--The heavy
Knox college team won over the kan
gas university eleven here Wednesday
afternoon by the close score of 5 TO O..
over a thousand rooters of Knox ard
spectators Were-ln- their seats when the
youngsters from the Sunfower state
arrived at Willard field accompanied by
Coach Curtis and Trainer Palmer. a
strong wind was blowing from the
south and the day was an IDEAL one Tor
football. The Knox players were still
5ubilant because of victory of North
western last Saturday and entered the
game determined to add another victory
to their list and while they won it was
due to considerable luck The five points
were made by a touchdown scored in
less than IS seconds after kicker at be-
ginning of second half. Love kicked of
for Kansas to Knox's 10-yard line. The
Knox fullback. Ackerson, secured the
ball and behind interference which the
Jayhawkers were unable to penetrate
or stop, the big back ran just inside the
north side line for the entire length OF
the field and made the only touchdown
of the game. Aside from this part, the
contest was as close and exciting as
any one could wish. In the first half
especially did the battle FOR supremacy
wage hot and close and the advantage,
If any, was all on the Knox side.
The locals were able to make their
gains, but lost several times or FUN
bles, and occasionally Kansas took a
cI ace and put up stOneWdl defense,
FORCING their opponents 10 punt, anu
when time was called neither goal line
had been in danger of being crossed.
The visitors seemed to wake up after
they were scored against. ana after
kicking off again they held the locals.
secured the ball and for time it looked
as though their fast playing more tnan
unterbalanced the oVerweigis OF their
opponents. and the youngsters seemed
certain of scoring. but after carrying the
ball nearly across the gridirOn, by tackle
bucks and end runs. the visitors
slumDed, and this was often repeated.
During the second half Kansns for a
time would play fast, snappy. ball, and
then of a sudden they lacked spirit. The
ball was in Knox's territory, bnt the
Kansas players lacked agsressiveness
and seemed out of condition. anc tie
game was one of the poorest put mp by
the Jayhawkers this season. Left
Tackle Peters was out of the game be-
cause of injuries. Algie, Etcaews and
Hicks were the only visitors to put
ginger in their plays. The lineup:
Kansas, Tpox
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
Pensions for Kansans.

Washington. Oct 3o.-These pensions
have been granted: Kansas Original,
William Eddington, Chetopa IS; Frederick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
They are Good for Women.

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30
a TRUE BRAIN and NERVE FOOD.

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-30

Everybody reads the State Journal
The Newark journal., 1902-04-18
A S5OOO Cash Prize Offer.

The Atlanta Constitution offers s, 1000 ill new cash prize contest upon the number of bales in the total United States cotton crop, l90l-02, provided the estimates are recelv9d during April, 1902 There are four prizes, g, 1000, $1, ; 250 and $750 for the best three estimates, and 1000 tor general distribution among all estimates coming within 900 bales either way from the exact fguie. Every estimate must be accompanied by a yearly subscription to The N Weekly Constitution, $l, ,0C per year. and double estimates are allowed on all Constitution and Sunny Sonth combination sub scriptions. both for only $I25 per year.
 The Constitution stands exactly up tC the letter npon all it's offers Send in today and put the whole thing, letter, money and estimate, iii the same envelope, addressed to
 THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION,
 Atlanta, Ga.
The Newark journal., 1902-04-18
MADNESS NEWS.
BY ANTNEY |

Some cotton being planted this week.
 J. C. Lewis and his pretty wife attended church here Sun day.
 A. Hammonds and family were :he guests of Hilbert Jones Sat urday aud Sunday.
 Miss Netlie Miller and Ebert French, of Oil Trough, were ys- iting here Monday and Tuesday.
 Many of he Newark folks wele up Sunday. Come aeain. ladies and gentlemen, we sIe Paud ta see you.
 Judge NJ. l.. Arnold Is going to start to the Lone Star Seate next Monday, to see hls daughter and attend the reunion.
The Newark journal., 1902-04-18

world. More people in the United States felt that they "knew Talmage" than that pro- fessed to know any other man of the last three decades. Ills name had gone several times around the globe, his sermons were pub lished wherever English news papers are printed and his per son had been seen in more pull pits and on more platforms than that of any other man of hls gen. eratlGn.
 His sermons had wings. They went to millions every week and were precious messages to them. For Talmage preached the gos- pel-aIwNs the good news of hope, of faith of love, of cheer fulness and sunshine. The weak, the weary, the sick, the wronged and the silent, steadfast Chris tians always found elixir, enthu- smsm and ecstacy III Talmage $ sermons, They appealed to the heart and not to the head to love and not 10 logic; to faith and not to philosophy.
 i'he millions who found com fort and cheer in his preaching will miss him most, Hundreds of thousands of home will mourn because his message will come to them DO more His death to them Is that of familiar friend, a cheerful guide and a propb etle preacher. His death is large loss to the Christian life of the nation.
The Newark journal., 1902-04-18

It is now admitted by many re- publicans that no attempt is like ly to be made to force the ship subsidy bill though the House Ut this session of Congress, tor fear of the effect it would have npon the Congressional elections, This does not, of course mean that the job is to he abaGdoned- only that the voters in those sec tions where there is much opposi- ton to 1t shall be allowed to think that it has been abandoned,
The Newark journal., 1902-04-18
Bisrsz~SksOf
 FOs' 7yges'.

No use to hunt tigers with bird-shot. It doesn't hurt the tiger any and it's awfully risky for you.
 Consumption is a tiger among diseases. It is stealthy but once started 1t rapidly eats up the flesh and destroys the life. No use to go hunting 1t with ordinary food and med icine. That's only bird-shot. It still advances. Good heavy charges of Scott's Emulsion will stop the advance. The disease feels that.
 Scott's Emulsion makes the body strong to resist. It soothes and toughens the lungs and sustains the strength until the disease wears itself out.
 Send for free sample.
 seo1 ' & BOVINE. clcmi.,s, 4o7 Pearl s,., N Y
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The Newark journal., 1902-04-18
NEWARK,

Attorney General Knox says that his inquiry into the beef tlnst was made because of the eircumstantial nature of oft-re- peated charges, He says he has no legal evidence on which u base his action. He light have added, also, that he would not make any strenuous efforts 10 obtmn the re- quired evidence.