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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
Ball Player Is Informed of Johnson's
New York Project.

San Francisco, Dec. 15.-For months
there has been much speculation all
over the country regarding the Ameri-
can leagues real intentions in the mat
ter of putting a team in New York. The
opposition league has all along made
light of the matter for the stated rea-
son that no available site could be pro-
cured for a park. Willie Keller, who
has agreed to play with New York, got
nervous and wrote to find out how mat
tiers stood
His reply settles the question and New
York will have an American league
team. The exact location was not men
toned, but the writer said that the site
fronted on Harlem river and was closer
to town than the polo grounds. He
stated further that one-half the tract
had been purchased outright for $225,
600 OF that amount $4,000 has been
paid down; the other half is leased for
ten years. The reason for keeping the
location a secret was that the street
through the property must be closed,
but that, it is said is mere Formally
as the property on one side of the street
belongs to the league and the other is
leased from a man who is friendly to
the project while the thoroughfare ends
at the river, which bounds both pieces
of land
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speaking mildly for it has been and is
accomplishing wonderful results and
every girl who takes a domestic econ.
orny course in this department is GER
tainly we'll equipped to battle with the
stern realities of making an honest
livelihood when paroled from the insti-
tuition.
The schools of the institution are by
no means suffering on account of any
extra efforts that are being put forth
in other directions. The schools are &C.
comprising far more than has ever been
accomplished along this line Each girl
must spend one-half day in the school
room under the direction of a competent
instructor and one who builds and trains
character as well as to impart instruc-
ton and knowledge. The course of
study used shows eight grades and is
being followed closely and the results
being obtained-when all things are
considered-are simply marvellous. The
state has also provided these girls with
a musical instructor who is always
earnest in giving instructions both in
vocal and instrumental music The vo-
cal music is taken up in the different
school rooms where the rudiments and
elementary principles of music are
taught This is certainly one of the re-
filming influences that could not well be
parted with. When the soul is filled
with music, and the love for it, much
has been accomplished along the line of
character building-the chief object of
the Institution.
In each department of work, house,
keeping, bakery, sewing, laundry, etc,
good results are being obtained and the
work being done along each of those
lines is all that could be expected.
At the present time there are one
hundred and forty girls in the institu
ton. Since January 1, 1902, there has
been sixtyfour girls admitted. Dur
ing the same time thirty-seven girls
have been paroled to good homes and of
the number paroled only two have re-
turned to the institution and in either
case the girl was not alone to blame
for her coming back to the institution.
There has been no esca pes from the in
stitution for more than year, ana
there has been such a feeling of con-
tentment and happiness among the girls
that there has been no attempt among
them to escape.
Mrs. Julia B. Perry of Newton, who
has had charge of the institution since
August, 1901, certainly has reason to
feel proud of her administration and
should be commended by all who have
an interest in the institution. She has
made a most proficient superintendent.
She is held in high esteem by the people
OF Beloit as well as by the state board
of charities, and her management of the
institution has given general satisfac~
ton to the scholars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
SKELETON 10000 YRS. OLD.
Professor of oberlin College Talks
About Lansing Wonder.

Oberlin, O., Dec. 15-Professor G. Fred
erick Wright arrived home recently from
a lecture tour through the west. While
there he investigated the geological situa-
tor at Lansing. Kan. where a human
skeleton was recently found buried deep
in the accommodations of ages. Professor
Wright's views the subject are not
" interesting but authoritative. He said:
'sThe skeleton is probably more than 10
coo years old. 1t found under the
Ioess formed by the. glaciers centuries
ago and is in excellent state of preser-
walton. A peculiar thing about the
SKULL which bothers some scientists, is
that it is closely patterned after the hui
man skull Of today. very closely resemb-
ling an Indian skull The reason that
some scientists doubt the authenticity Of
the skull is because they have figured cut
successive stages in the evolution of man
and have given certain lengths of time to
each stage As this new evidence makes
void all their theories. of course they are
slow to adrnit it's reliability
1T is Of great importance that the date
of the glacial age should be fixed as ex-
actly as possible, for it is practically GER
tain that in this way we shall be able to
get the most light on the age of the hui
mar race. The conditions at Lansing are
almost exactly the same those in Hief.
Russia, where remains have been found.
which were brought to my attention on
my Asiatic tour last year"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
coRBETT's SIZZLING REPLY
Hurled at Jeffries in Answer to an AL
legged Statement.

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 15.-"Jim Jeffries
is a liar if he says that I dictated to
him how the purse shall be divided"
said Jim Corbett in his room at the Rus
sell house, discussing the possible fight
between himself and the present heavy
weight champion. The remark was
caused by recent statement from JEFF
fries to the effect that he did not think
he would leave his theatrical company,
which is making money, to fight Corbet.
and that. any way, Corbett had named
impossible terms,
L have simply challenged Jeffries,"
Corbett continued. and I have named
no conditions about the division of the
purse Any way, 1 don't see why JET
fries should not split it. He has with
every fighter that has met him yet. If
he doesn't take on some man and get
into fight pretty soon he will lose pres
tlge when he comes east. All that can
do is to keep at him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
NO WORK FOR GoPHERs.
Minnesota to Abandon Athletics I'm
til Next Fall.

1t is said by a prominent alumnus
that the University OF Minnesota will
not have either a track or baseball team
this season to enter in the spring inter-
collegiate athletic contests. The reason
for this is that there will be no place
for the students to train. Northrup
field the athletic grounds of the Goph-
ers at present. will be torn up in recon-
structing it for the larger field the uni
versity is to have next fall and it has
been decided in the meantime to drop
out of track and field athletics and base
ball and await the football season.
NorthruD field has never been large
enough to accommodate the students of
the Minneapolis school in their athletic
training The gridiron, the baseball
diamond. the running track and the
place for the field events were all on
the same ground and when one or the
other was being used all other lines of
sport had to be aban6 oned for the time.
Besides that the field was sandy and
caused much complaint from visiting
teams.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
AMERICAN PARK NOW KNOWN
Ban Johnson's Ball Grounds in New
York Are Discovered.

New York, Dec. 15.-Many guesses
have been made as to where the Amer
lean league will locate its team in New
York next year, but the secret is now
out. The grounds are bounded on the
north by 147th street. on the south by
l45th street. on the west by Lenox ave-
nue.. and on the east by the Harlem
river.
The tract Of land is cut in two by
146th street. which runs direct from
Lenox avenue to the river, and that is
the cause of the delay and for Ban
Johnson's not making known the loca-
ton OF his grounds. 1t is the purpose Of
the American league to get political aid
which will result in special legislation
by the board of aldermen for closing the
street for a number of years.
The Johnsonites have purchased one
half of the tract of land for 1925. 900 and
have paid $4,000 in cash. The other half
of the property has been leased for ten
years. The new park, if the story proves
to be true, is most accessible. Trolley
lines run right up to 1t and the 145th
street station of the Ninth avenue l.
road is only a few blocks away. Then
the Eighth avenue trolley line also is
close.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
LADIES OF G. a. R.
Beloit Circle Prosperous and Indus
trious-Elect Officers.

Beloit Dec. 15.-Livermore circle No.
sc l. of G. A. r.. of Beloit. elected Of
fieers for 1868, as follows: President,
Mrs. Alice Gill; senior vice president,
Mrs. Jane Guptail; junior vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Mary Coyle; treasurer. Mrs.
Nancy Heisler; chaplain, Mrs. Mary
Banks; conductor, Mrs. Minnie Lawn;
guard, Mrs. Eva Duley. The appointed
officers are: Secretary, Mrs. Celia Rueg-
segger; assistant conductor, Mrs. Emma
Kelley; assistant guard, Mrs. Ella Wroe;
organist, Mrs Lulu Walls.
Delegates to the department encamp-
ment to be held at Mcpherson next May
We're elected as follows: Mrs. Mary Mil
Ter, Mrs. Lulu Walls. Mrs. Emma KEEL
ley and Mrs. Ella Wroe. Alternates
Mrs Mary Funk, Mrs. Josephine KEEL
ley, Mrs. Nancy Hull and Mrs. Mary
Banks.
Beloit is up-to-date in her Grand
Army societies, having three as enter
tanning and interesting lodges as can be
found anywhere. The W. r. c. and the
l. of G. A. R. have the welfare of the
old comrades at heart, and are doing all
in their power for their relief and COM
fort
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Kansas sNoWBouNp.
Hard on Ungathered Corn but Splen-
did for Wheat Fields.

Kingman Kas., Dec. 15.-There was
a very heavy and general fall of snow
over this section of the state Sunday
and Sunday night. Trains on all rail-
roads ara from two to six hours late
The snow is very beneficial to the grow
ing wheat crop. There has heen very
little moisture during the last month
and the wheat was beginning to show
the effects of the dry weather The
wheat has been pastured a great deal
during the fall and this snow will give
the stock can be turned on it again.
Stock men say that the snow will not
cause the suffering among the cattle
that was caused by the rain and Sleet
of the last two or three days. There is
plenty of feed in the state and the cattle
will not suffer Nearly all of the Kan
sas ranges have extensive cattle sheds
and there will be no danger to the stock
from exposure.
Scandal, Kas.. Dec. 15.-Three inches
of snow fell Saturday night and Sun
day. There is no wind and it is not cold.
1t makes splendid covering for the win
ter wheat which is in fine shape.
Lawrence, Kas., Dec. 15.-Snow began
to fall here early Sunday and continued
the greater part of the day. The ground
is now covered with about five inches of
snow
Paola. Kas Dec ia heavy sleet
and the first snow of the year for this
vicinity fell Saturday night and Sun
day. Prospects are good for more snow.
Abilene. Kas., Dec. ia steady snow
fall, accompanied by q light north wind
and falling temperature. has covered the
ground to depth of six inches. There
are no drifts and wheat is much ben
Gifted. Stock is all in yards and farm
ers have plenty of feed and expect no
losses.
Junction City, Kas.. Dec. 15.-There
was a heavy fall of snow here Saturday
night and Sunday, amounting to five
inches. The storm is a great backset
to farmers in this county. as there are
yet two or three weeks of corn husling
to be done.
Dodge City, Kas., Dee. 15.-In the past
"A hours nearly six inches of snow fell
here. This is the largest amount of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
GIVEN A $1,000 VERDICT.
Mrs. Nellie johnson Sued the Missou-
ri Pacific for Her Husbands Death.

Garrett, Kas.. Dec. 15.-Mrs. Nellie
johnson was given a verdict for 81. 600
in the district court Saturday for the
death of her husband. Eugene Johnson.
who was killed while in the employ of
1900 Johnson was an engineer in charge
of a switch engine. Some cars which he
had switched were not properly. retained
by the brakeman, and starting down
stretch of inclined track crashed into
the switch engine, causing Johnson's
death.
The case will be appealed to the high
er court. c. w. Trickett an attorney of
Kansas City, Kas., represented Mrs
Johnson in the trial.
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Fitz After the Money.

Tacoma. Wash, Dec. 15.-"Billy Mad
den is altogether too cheap for me- said
Bob F'it-simmons in reply to Gus Rub
Inns challenge for a six-round bout be-
fore the Penn Athletic club of Phila-
delphia. "Jeffries and l can make more
money than $3.50 in one night without
the bother of any such challenges as
this. We are meeting with great sue
cess and from here we will work east
and thence we intend to tour Europe.
We can draw 5000 in Philadelphia
without bothering with any such chal-
lenge as Rubin sends out Personally. I
am ready to meet any man in the world
that can offer sufficient inducements.
So far as Corbett is concerned, 1 guess
he can ultimately get a fight with JEFF
fries if he wants it bad"
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ATHLETIC DEF1o1r AT IOWA.
Baseball to Be Abolished Unless Stu
dents Raise Fund of $4,000

Iowa city, Ia, Dec ia deficit of
nearly So, 600 faces the Athletic union of
the University of Iowa. At the annual
meeting of the union Prof. Wilcox. pres
ident of the board of CONTROL made Il
report, giving figures for the last two
years. Every athletic enterprise except
a few football games proved disastrous
during that period. The board will abol-
ish baseball in the spring if the students
and otkars fail to raise a fund of 5000
in the meantime
The following officers for the coming
year were elected: President, H E
SpangIer, Odair, Ia; vice president, j. F.
Kunz, Wesley, Ia; secretary, B. Moi
fatt, Marshalltown, Ia; treasurer, w. 2.
Fry, Iowa City
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
BE1o1T INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
Mrs. Julia B.Perry a Most Satisfactory
Matron for the Girls.

Beloit, Kas., Dec. 15.-The Industrial
School for Girls was. never in a more
prosperous and Furnishing condition
than at the present time. On December
1 there were one hundred and forty girls
in the institution and they are all happy
and contented with their most beautiful
and pleasant home and the girls appre
ciate this fact and are taking advantage
of the many opportunities being offerec
them at the institution.
The domestic economy department
which was equipped and started up last
June is doing very good work and the
girls take great delight in this depart
ment of work and each one is eager and
anxious to be among the number who
receive instruction in this department.
The lessons are given in classes-eight
girls in class-and one and one-half
hours is taken for each class. At the
present time there are four classes each
day in this department To say that
this department is doing much good Is
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100000 MORE FOR FAIR.
st. Louis Will Ask Congress to Con-
tribute That Sum.

st Louis. Dec. 15.--One hundred thousand
dollars will probably be asked for the pur-
pose of enabling agricultural colleges and
experiment stations to make display of
their best work at the Worlds fair. Chair
man Tawney of the house exposition cum
mittee talked with Chairman Cannon OF
the appropriations committee at Washing
ton concerning the necessity for the funds
and it is believed the appropriations will
be made without much opposition
If the money is obtained it is the inten-
ton to exhibit at the Worlds fair the pro-
Cesses and the products of agricultural ed
ucation. 1t is the work of rs colleges
throughout the union that are aided Ky
government appropriations that will be
demonstrated in order to prove the value
of the educational institutions
At the Paris fair one of the most inter
esting features was the German agricultu-
raj exhibit It is expected that the display
in St. Louis viii surpass that A building
will be required for the exhibit. but that
matter has not been taken up vet by the
committeeman. They are DESTROYS of get
ting the 100000 to pay for the collection
and transportation of the displays, and are
willing to trust TO the future to get a
place to put them.
Women love a clear, healthy COM
plexion. Pure blood makes it. Burdock
Blood BitterS makes pure blood
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Atten to Boz Han on

San Francisco, Dec. 15--Abe Attell
has consented to box Eddie Hanlon here
in January before the San Francisco
club. AID that bout viii be used as a
magnet for the Greggains show, pro-
vided his club procures the permit. At
tell has been promised a bout with
Young Corbett since defeating Buddy
Ryan so handily, but the meeting could
not take place for at least two months
In going against Hanlon the whole com
plexion of affairs might be changed. A
win for Eddie would put him right in
line to ask consideration for champion
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BIG ORDER FOR ARMY.
Clothing the Soldiers Will Cost Over
Two Millions

Washington. Dec. 15.-Uncle Sam is pre-
pairing to buy new clothes for his boys in
blue In order to provide the soldiers with
to go down into his pocket to tho extent Of
about two and a half million dollars. Bids
for furnishing this large amount Ct goods
to the army viii be opened today By the
Quartcrrasters in New York. Philadelphia,
Boston and Chicago Some of the items
for which proposals are invited are 3S0. $50
Yards Of olive gray covert cloth. 1S5. tNU
yards of drab serge. 200 600 dUll bronze
coat buttons, 10000 pairs of buckslzin
glo1 es. 800 pairs of calfsl1in shoes, and
1000 canton flannel drawers.
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PFefer Gets Verdict.

New York Dec. 15.-For the second
time Fred Pfefer has obtained dam
ages in his suit against the New York
turned verdict in favor of the once
great second baseman for S737 Prefer
was suspended without salary in 1896,
the club claiming that he could not get
into condition. He sued for his seasons
salary.
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Under an Avalanche.

Emporia, Kan, Dec 15.-Sheldon Smith,
who lives II miles north of Ernporia. re-
ceived word today that his son, William
Smith. was buried under an avalanche in
western Colorado last Wednesday. The
body has not yet been found. Smith went
to Colorado three years ago. He was %
years old. His parents were early settlers
in this county.
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collided With Pile Driver.

Salina. Kan. Dec. 15-Passenger train
No. 81, on the Lincoln branch. had a head
end collision with the engine attached to
piledriver at Hill City, a little before mid
night Saturday night. Both engines were
demolished and the engineers and fremcn
of both trains saved themselves by jump
ing. Engineer Cook and Fireman Giyens
of the passenger train were seriously in
jured. The cause is said to have been an
omen switch.
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Lehman Goes to Seattle.

Chicago. Dec. 15.-Harry Lehman of
Chicago, who played on the Rockford
team last season and was one of the
leading pitchers of the Three-I league,
has signed a contract with the Seattle
team of the Pacific Northwestern lea que
for next season, says a special to the
Tribune from Rockford, Ill. He haa
offers from Louisville and Memphis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-15
Gas Well for Eureka.

Eureka. Kas., Dec. 15.-The Eureka
Gas and Mineral company has increased
it's stock and will sink another gas well
here within a few weeks A recent well
is supplying a number of families III
East Eureka this winter. Interest in
gas stock has increased here since the
And at Howard, 16 miles south, few
TavS ago
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New Opera House for Eureka.

Eureka Kas., Dec. ia movement
is on foot among the business men and
public spirited citizens of Eureka to Or
ganize stock company for the erection
of a new opera house here. The present
building does not meet with the require
nents of the town, and new playhouse
will probably have been erected ere next
spring. A $4,000 opera house was built
at Madison this county, this fall.
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To Erect $4,000 Structure.

Eurekat hardware man, has purchased
several frame buildings south of the
Dostoffice and will erect a $4,000 struc-
ture this winter on the site. Work will
be commenced January l.
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dered, and the waterworks company is
having difficulty in securing the amount
needed The dealers complain that they
are unable to get the coal after they
nave ordered it. one dealer having had
two carlodS taken by the railroad to
supply engines
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snow that has fallen here for several
years.
Garnett, Kas., Dec. ia slow, steady
rain has been falling here all day Sun
day, freezing as it falls 1t has utterly
demoralized electric and telephone
plants by breaking the wires.
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q snent RnlIet struok Her-

Oskaloosa, Kan, Dec l5.-Miss Edna
Smith, II years old, is suffering from a
bullet wound in her breast. Some boys
were shooting at a mark and the rifle bull
let passed through both sides of a wood
house and a window and curtain ana
struck her just above the heart. Fortu-
nately the force of the missile was SO near
y spent that it made only a flesh wound
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coal Famine at Abilene.

Abilene. Dec. 15.-This city is expert
encing. a coal shortage. The Parker
shops have shut down because unable
to get fuel, though several cars are or