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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
ACT VERY SUSPICIOUS.
Armed With Heavy Iron Bar
They Batter Cells.
Of Course Are Innocent; Going
South for Health.

Fort Scott, Kas., Nov. 1.-The tough
est looking set Of criminals arrested by
Fort Scott authorities in many months
were those apprehended last evening by
Officers Baker, Gillian and Benner- The
fellows were arrested for peddling cheap
jeWelry and for creating a disturbance
on the East side. The gang which Is
composed of four men. the eldest OF
whom was past 60 years OF age, pa
trolled the entire East side, begging and
offering their Jewels for sale. They bold
~ entered a kitchen when refused some~
thing to eat, and the residents, becoming
alarmed at the action of the strangers,
sent in a call for the police. This morn
ing the strangers were arra1gned upon
the charge Of vagrancy and intoxicatlon.
They gave their names as William Har-
ney, Charley Hart, William Barnes and
Charley Bright
Last night shortly after being locked
up, they planned an attack upon the
cells. thinking they could possibly
escape. They made so much noise in
beating against the iron doors that Mrs.
Dearth, wife of the keeper of the prison,
was attracted to the calaboOse. She en-
deaVored to persuade them to keep quiet,
but they cursed her and threatened 10
take her life if they got out of the cells.
They evidently intended to brighten her
but she pluckily remained at the prison
until her husband and other officers ar
rived. They We're more securely locked
in the cells and a strict surveillance was
exercised over them.
After hearing the testimony, during
which the prisoners broke in and made
lengthy talks, the court ordered the four
to serve one month each in the bastile
This disoleased the ''old man." and he
sought 1eniency from the police judge
saying that he had been wrongfullS
treated and had to go south soon as his
health was poor. The court lecturei
the toughs severely. and when they are
released from prison they will be giver
minutes to leave town. The prisoner.
are considered professional crooks anC
the police force are keeping a sharI
lookout for other characters such al
usually visit this city every winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Perdue s: Northwestern O.

Chicago, Nov. Plumbing on the
part of Northwestern university football
team was responsible for their defeat
versity. The score was 5 to O.. The game
was slow throughout and full of mis-
takes on both sides. Neither scored
during the first half Northwestern had
several chances to score during this half.
but invariably lost the ball by miserable
fumbling just at the critical moments.
Late IN the second half. McManus. of
Purdue, made 25-yard run for touch
down, but Purdue failed to kick goal.
Neither side was able to gain any ad-
vantage during the remaining few min
uteS of Dlay
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
RYAN DEFEATS BROAD.
Buddy Wins on Points and Has Shade
Best of Fighting.

Chicago. Nov. 1.-"Buddy' Ryan of Chi
cage won the decision over Kid Broad
OF Cleveland in a six-round contest here
last night. Ryan won on points alone
and had but a slight shade the better of
the fighting. Both men were in excellent
condition and put up a remarkably fast
and clever bout
Ryan took a slight lead in the first
round He was a shade faster than
Broad and scored the greater number of
points The second round was similar to
The first and ended with Ryan a little in
the lead The third round was even. The
next three rounds were Ryan's by a close
decision Both men put forth every eff
fort to secure the advantage. but Ryan
was faster on his feet and managed to
hold his small lead until the end Neither
man was damaged TO any extent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
N ew York Races.

New York, Nov. 1-After Platter an add
ed starter and quoted at 6 to ! in the bet
ting. had won the Lynn Brook handicap
for 2-year-olds at Aqueduct. President Reil-
ley ordered that all entries from the stable
of A l. Aste be refused. This action was
taken on Plater's race of Wednesday when
he was the favorite and finished away
back in the ruck- Friday had plenty Of
che running min and won easilV I pV one near and
half lengths from the outside, Lady Alber-
craft, who was one length in front of Ly-
man Hay. A. l. Aste. when seen after
the races. said he would be able to ac-
count for the horses form.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Corhett,s Challenge.

New York, Nov. 1.-Young Corbett,
the featherweight champion. has accept
ed an offer from the Transport A. c.. or
Chicago, to fight Jack O'Keefe or the
winner of the Ryan-Broad fight. Cor
bett is willing to take on O'Keefe at
catch weights. but in case Ryan wins
over Broad, the North side man must
make weight. 1t is not stated on what
conditions he will meet Broad, if the
Cleveland boy wins. but it is said here
on apparently good authority that there
is no question that he will take on one
of the three. and that the battle will be
fought not later than three weeks from
I-oW.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01

Chicago packer hides at recently reduced
prices, but the average of all grades is
again lower. Conditions at the cotton
mills are healthy, a scarcity of goods be-
ing general. while there is no disposition
to force transactions. 1t is early for sup
Elementary buying of spring wooden goods,
and fall trade is finished, SO that these
divisions of the market are naturally
quiet. Raw wool is very firm at the lead
ing eastern markets, which are shipping
freely to the mills.
Failures for the week numbered 232 in
the United States, against 191 last year,
and % in Canada, compared with q a
wear ago.
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KiIlilea Denies Statement.

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 1.-The state
ment from New York that Henry Kill
lilea, owner of the Boston club. was
after the management of the New York
club in the American league, is indig-
nantly denied by Mr.. Killilea, who said:
THE story is ridiculous and without
foundation. 7 have no interest in the
New York club whatever, but 1 wish to
see the American league have a strong
team there for the good of the league.
The Boston club is all I want"
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SAVED As LIVES.
The Crook Reseues Japanese Crew
from Burning Steamer.

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 1.-Forty-five
Japanese, powerless to escape from a
burning steamer. were rescued by the
transport Crook on her outward voyage
from this port. News of the rescue reach
ed here on the transport Sheridan. ..
The Crook left here on September is
bound for Manila. On October TO- when
off Van Dieman Straits, a steamer flying
distress signals was sighted.
The vessel proved to be the Japanese
collier Yoshimi Maru and was on fire The
Crook altered her course and headed for
the burning vessel. When she arrived
within hailing distance the flames were
beyond the control of the crew and were
coming from the hatchways. The jap
anese were hanging over the sides of the
vessel, being unable to stand the heat on
deck. All were rescued by the crew of
the Crook and were taken to Nagasaki.
The Japanese stated that at the first sign
of fire the Chinese members of the crew
launched the boats and left the Japanese
to fight the fire unassisted The Yoshimi
Maru burned to the waters edge and then
disappeared from sight
Everybody reads the State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
2. W. c. a. ELECTS Officers.

Salina, Kas., Nov. 1-Chancellor
Frank Strong of the state university
addressed the meeting of the state Y. w
c. A. last night. At Fridays session thu
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Miss Henrietta Henderson, state
university, Lawrence; first vice presi-
dent, Miss Phelps, state normal EN-
poria; second vice president, Miss Flora
Clough, Fairmont college, Wichita: third
vice president, Miss Rachel Rogers,
Wesleyan university, Salina; secretary,
Miss Frederick. Normal university, Sd-
Ina.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Prize Dogs Poisoned.

New York. Nov. 1.-Two valuable
Irish terriers which took prizes at the
recent New York dog show, and which
had been sold to fanciers on the Pacific
coast, are dead, says a Boston dispatch
to the Herald. Their owner declares
there is in their case every evidence of
slow poisoning. They were Iroquois
Mixer and Iroquois Irish Girl. Two val
liable French bulldogs We're found dead
in their kennels on the closing right of
the show in New York, and Il vigorous
investigation is being made by the club
officials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Refuses s1o,ooo for DE-. Madara.

Wapakoneta, o.. Nov. Grant wise
man, of St. Mary's. this county, owner
CT the now famous pacing horse DR.. Ma
dara. has refused an offer of $4,000 for
the korse, made by Scot Hudson. the
driver. who trained DR.. Madara this
season. DR.. Madara is a Simmons colt,
and was purchased from the owner of
Simmons at Troy. O.. for $3.50 when the
colt was three Wee..s old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01

contracts for new buildings at Fort
Leavenworth would be awarded until
next spring. More money to improve
army posts viii be asked for at the ses-
sion of congress this winter, and it is
hoped that enough will be secured to
erect all the buildings and finish the
improvements contemplated for the en-
largement of the post. There is stin
money on hand for the improvements,
but it probably will be used to enlarge
the new post in Utah and other states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
GOT TWO CROPS OF APPLES.
George P. HUM Picked Apples in
July and in October.

A second crop of apples grew on tree
in the orchard of George P. HUM, at
Twenty-first and Dakota streets this
year. A second crop of apples is some
thing very unusual. but Mr.. HUM has
the apples to show for it. They are OF
the Maiden Blush variety and although
not large ones they are perfectly formed.
Mr.. HUM states that in the latter por-
ton OF July while the family was using
apples from the tree it was covered with
blossoms and recently the small apples
were picked.-Leavenworth Standard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
KANSAS CLUB WOMEN MEET.
officers Elected from Fifth District
Federation at CLAW Center.

Clay Center, Kas.. Nov. 1.-The third
annual meeting of the Kansas Fifth dis
tIict Federation of Clubs, which is be-
ing held here. elected the following Off
GERS: Mrs. A F. Huse, of Manhattan,
president; Mrs. T. S. Morrison. of Chap
man, vice president; Mrs. J. H. Lee, %
Junction City, second vice president
Mrs. Bradford. Concordia, recording
secretary; Mrs. W. H. Peckham, of Clay
Center. treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Racing at st. Louis.

St. Louis, Nov. 1.-The local racing seq
son closed with a card of six races at the
fair grounds. Evas Darling, Oudcharde
and Linden Ella were the winning favor
ties. Found surprised the talent by beat
ing field of the best horses at the track
in the Final stakes az a mile and one-six-
teenth The mare led the entire distance,
stood a hard drive through -he stretch
and won by a nose from Jordan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
RACING al cincinnati.

Cincinanti, Nov. 1.-Two Lick was the
only winning favorite at Latonia today.
The best race on the card was the fourth
at a mile and a quarter. which was wor
by Sardonic. from the stable of Ed Cor
rigan at odds of to l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Must Not Be a Prize Fight.

Spouse to complaints from clergymen
and other citizens regarding the pro-
posed match between Young Corbett
and Austin Rice on November s, John P.
Kellogg, assistant state attorney, today
sent letter to the manager of the
match warning him that any violation
of the law against prize fighting win be
Immediately met with the arrest and
punishment of any one concerned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01

contributed to the fund for the battle
ship American Boy" and attempts to
return the money to the donors have
proved futile, says a special to the
Tribune from Cincinnati. w. Rankin
Goode, the Cincinnati boy who was at
the head of the movement now has on
hand $500 which was contributed by
school children for that purpose. He
proposes to turn the money over to the
Mckinley memorial fountain committee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
SHOT HIM TWICE.
An Atchison Woman Objects to
Forced Attentions.

Atchison, Kas., Nov. Mrs. Chas.
Gadsey, wife of a guard at the Lansing
penitentiary, who has been operating a
hair dressing establishment here, shot
Geo. Denhim, an electrician, twice Fri
day, but did not injure him seriously
Mrs. Gadsey asserted that Denhim APP
Deared and forced his attentions upon
ber-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01

signed to ride for ..Pittsburg PHIL
George E Smith,. The young plunger,
it is said. will purchase several new
horses for his stable during the winter.
The fact that Shaw refused the Russian
offer is taken as an indication that the
Dlunger believes his old rider will be
more useful to him and his horses than
he would be elsewhere
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
o'BR1EN AND oHoYNsKI.
Matched for six-Round Bout in Phil
adelphia.

Philadelphia, Nov ARTICLES of agree
ment have been signed for a six-round
boxing contest between Joe Choynsh and
Philadelphia jack o. Brien in this city
on November 90
The match arranged between Terry Nc
Govern and Sammy Smith of this city
was today declared, off the conclusion hav-
ing been reached that McGovern's super
iority would render the bout uninterest-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Racing at Chicago.

Chicago. Nov. 1.-Waswift, giving away
weight to everything opposed to him,
won the seven furlong Free Handicap for
all ages at Worth. finishing with length
to spare Andes, Constellator and Carl
Kahler. the other starters. came under
the wire in the order named, with only a
nose separating Andes and Constellator,
and Carl kahler a neck away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Kirksuille 6: shelhina 3.

Shelbina, MO-. Nov. 1.-Shelbina was
defeated, to 0, by the Kirksville Nor
NAL school in one of the best games ever
seen on the local field.
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Quiet at Fort Leavenworth.

Fort Leavenworth. Kas.. Nov Ma
jor Mccarthy, constructing quartermas-
ter of Fort Leavenworth. stated yester-
day that it was not probable any more
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Signs with Pittsburg PHI.

New York Nov Jockey Willie
Shaw has 5ust received an offer to ride
in Russia next season at a large salary
He stated at the Aoueduct track todaz
that he would not consider it, as he had
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
TOPEKA COMES OUT EVEN.
Bank Clearings Total About the Same
as Year Ago.

New York, Nov. 1.-The following liable.
clearings at the principal cities for the
week ended October 80, with the percent
age of increase and decrease as compared
with the corresponding week last year:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Arrested for Selling Liquor illegally

Salina. Kas., Nov. Three young
men of Smolan, near here, were arrest
ed yesterday by the United States reve-
nue. collector for selling liquor without a
government license.
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a1.boo without AM Owner

Chicago, Nov. lit has been found
that no lists were kept by principals of
public schools of those children who
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01

Hobart's high mixed, best feed or
earth. Sold at 6S2 Quincy street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01

do that so that those who need help will accept it
those well, and want
them have 1T fair that sick
it.
have furnished Restorative thousands
a penny
My Restorative
have personally
physicians
1t that fail
treatments the
temporary My treatment the which
makes those is like a
o. does when
S to make Nealo
No other remedy strength weak inside
there other
or a pla ike mine.
Please tell a remedy
O. Dyspepsia
state hich o Hear
and
BOO No for Men (seaed)
tism
Mid chronic are by
Restorative sold by all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01

will even do this:-I will mail the sick one
an order-good at any drug store-for six bot
ties DR.. Shops Restorative. He may take it
month at my risk. If it succeeds it costs S.. so.
If It fails will pay the druggist myself.
And the sick ones mere word shall decide it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01

If child beautiful
found
tempered
that blessing
800 1 write Is e E y ny
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01
Pay a Penny
To Aid a Sick Friend, and I
Will Risk $3.50

only postal card-just
help. a friend
neglect I win gladly do all the rest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01

Everybody reads the State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-01

Totals in U. s.. 50, 1872. 756, sos "A
Outside N y. 100, 1872. OF SO
Totals in Canada. 45.SS6,S50 17.9
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-29
GRANVILLE.

Dudley Rice, has returned to his home in
RoXbury.
Lillian Hubbard, returned to her school in
Randolph Monday
BERTHE Burk and family of Mendon, were in
town over Sunday
James Downs and wife of Worcester, are
visiting relatives in town.
David Abel, has gone to Waterville, \. v,
to work the Int. Paper Co.
a party of IS attended the Minstrel Show
at Rochester, Tuesday evening.
Harlow Abel and James O'Grady of Rox-
bury, were in town over Sunday.
y party of twelve from Rochester, took
dinner at the Central house Sunday.
Miss Olgva Pratt Of Braintree, was at
Harry Kendall's, two days last week.
Take the Register and get all the local and
county news. See great offers on page 9.
Harry Hubbard, has moved his family into
the VIM. Ninton place at the lower village.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-29

About 20 couple attended the dance given
by Harry Kendall, at Blairs hall Friday eve.
Miss Maud Cleveland and George Ladue
of Braintree, were at John Kendalls last
week.
Miss Nellie Hubbard and Miss Mayme
Barber of Willmantic, Conn, are at L. f..
Briggs.
Other Granville news, intended for last
week, but received Saturday too late will be
found on page ten.
MIR. and Mrs Charles Chamberlain of
Rochester, visited her aunt Mrs. II. g. Hub
bard last week.
Master Roy Freeman, who has been visit
ing his sister in Mendon Tor the past week,
returned home Sunday.
Mrs. f. ~ lIemenway, who has been spend
ing several weeks with her parents in Bethel,
returned home Saturday
Miss Maria Brown of Hancock. who has
been stopping with Mrs. Angie Lamb the past
week, has returned to her home.
The entertainment given by S. II. Brooks
Of Syracuse, n. V, Friday evening, was large
ly attended and reported fine Ivy ALL
Miss Minnie Sigler and mother, who have
been spending the summer with Mrs. /. G.
Sargent, have returned to their home in
Patterson.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-29

rummage sale at their hall commencing Tues
day, Sept. 9. Refreshments will be served
and a general good time is expected all are
cordially invited to be present.
The meat cart belonging to Charles Brush,
is in the repair shop, the result of a runaway
which occurred on Monday of this week, the
team had been left in the yard of II. f. Lague
on south street when some unknown cause
they started and ran depositng the contents
of the wagon as they did so, finally colliding
with a tree in the yard of Mrs. Oliver Olinstead
in this village, at this point they freed them
selves from the wagon but after a short run
were secured little the worse from the expe-
Renee, the cart however was demolished.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-29
BRIDPORT.

Mrs. T. G. Blaisdell does not improve very
rapidly.
Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Wheeler recently made
a trip to Rutland.
Mrs. Nilroy Spaulding has returned to her
home in Crown Point.
Mrs. Marion Pettibone has returned to her
home at II. X. Williams.
Miss Geneva Wheeler of the central Office
IS spending few days in Panton.
Mrs. Fannie Spaulding who has been i'll at
Crown Point, is at home once more.
The Congregational choir met for rehearsal
last week with Mrs. John Sunderland.
\ few from town attended the funeral Of
Dea. O. +. Atwood of Richville last Friday.
Ralph and Rolln Smith and Miss Maud
Smith OF Orwell. visited relatives in town last
week.
Last sunday evening the Endeavor society
listened to appropriate remarks by Rev. Mr..
Wright OF Jersey City.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-29
LINCOLN.

O. II. Thayer returned to his home Monday.
Harry Farr visited friends in Wcybridge
the last Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs lanes Murphy buried their
hve-year-old son Thursday
The Union and Methodist Sunday schools
are contemplating picnic in the near future
There was an exodus If co,bvs to ono
poin, for the rerrion ~ that fo,,il, bsld 49,
"Wednesday
Mr. and Ntrs Riley p,,rirto,, want -. c.ro
toga Monday to sncnd a few dave with HE
brother there
,t. 1;lal;. ~: 49,,
d,',nbtor ~, We ,as' VII" W., mas pec" WIN leI
~ '''o" '''' 'u'"'"e'' returned
q II Tbovar - Kecr. y II Jo1;,.a.ad
temnerance address SUNDAY eyerin,, nndnr tbe
o,,s,I;cas - ,b, W r. r. N'''"e D''N0' '''0
~, =,
ne \eV' MI brand VIII lead the Christian
-nueaVor meeting meeting next sunday evening MS
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-29
BRIDGE.

Mrs Z. y. Adams is at Brandon this week
visiting relatives.
G. H. Spriggs is repairing his piazza. Geo.
Goats has the job.
Read great offers on page and tell your
neighbors Of them.
BE sure that your name is on the check list
tomorrow Saturday,
l.. c. Sturtevant will he in town next week
in attendance on the county fair.
Mr.. Howe continues to improve and is
able to sit up a large share Of the time.
The annual assessment is per cent by the
Vermont Mutual FIRE insurance company.
They report i2I fires by lightning during the
past year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-29
BRISTOL.

Mr.. and Mrs. a. c. Hier buried an infant
child Monday.
DR.. Z. r. Merrill Of Waterbury, former
resident, was in town recently.
X. w. Peake has new automobile, ex-
changing his old one for the new.
Miss Maud Smith of Middlebury is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. b. J. Clark.
Miss Ethel Tucker will teach the fall term
of school in the " Ilardscrabble district"
Edward IIowden has gone to Willsboro, n.
", called there by the illness of her grand
father
Mildred, the youngest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. o. Chaplin, met with sad accident
Monday night while playing with Carroll, a
young son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Stearns
The boy had toy sword and ran the point
into the little girls left eye destroying the
the sight Mr.. and Mrs. Chaplin took the
child to New York Monday night.