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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

ing, solicitations and coaxing on the
part of my attorney. S. p. Mold
If that was said in my former state
ment I did not understand it, and my
judgment is. when the paper which I
signed was presented to me by Ira K.
Wells. it did not have such a state
ment about Mr.. Mold
In justice to Mr.. Mold desire to say
he had nothing whatever to do with
urging me to commence the suit, but
him and his wife treated me with every
consideration and I am very sorry his
name should have. appeared in the
manner it has
MINNIE SCHLUPP.
State of Kansas, Nemaha County, SIS.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of March, 1903
FSeaI.1 JOHN STOWELI4.
Notary Public
My commission expires July 9th,
1903
State of Kansas, Nemaha County. S.
Having read the original. I hereby
certify the above TO be a true copy of
the affidavit made by Minnie Schlupp.
TSeaI1 w. w. SIMON.
Probate Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
A SIDE BET OF FITz.
Jack O'Brien Balks at the Wager of
$4,000 by Bob.

H-sOSS ny @~ISs
New York, March 20-Unless Bob
Eltzsimmons recOnsiders his determina-
ton to fight for side bet his proposed
battle with Jack O'Brien for the middle
weight championship viii not take
place
O'Brien stated yesterday that he
would not agree to a side bet of $1,000
at the present, and that he would insist
upon the bout going to the club Offer
Ing the best inducements.
When Bob FitzsimmOns was in town
last week he signed articles calling for
a 20-rOund contest. The other important
conditions embodied in the agreement
were that the contest was to be for a
side stake of IS, 000 and that the bout
must take place in California.
O'Brien did not see the articles until
Sunday. when he called upon AL Smith
the stakeholder, at the Cilsey House. He
Immediately objected to the clauses re-
lating to the side bet and the location
of the battle ground. O'Erien stated
that he thought the fight should be
awarded to the club offering the best in
ducements, and not confined to any par
licular state.
In regard to the side bet. O'Brien said
That II he was going to make a heavy
bet on the result he would wait until a
short time before the battle, when he
was sure he could receive to I for his
money. When informed that Fitzsim-
mons insisted upon the conditions
named by him, o Brien sent the follow
ing telegram from Philadelphia:
Philadelphia, March Fitzsinamons
terms are decidedly unreasonable. I will
agree to box him at 158 pounds. ring
side. before the club offering largest
purse TO be divided, winner 70 per cent.
loser 25 per cent, with an equal division
OF picture privilege. No side bet.
JACK O'BRTEN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
BOSTON NATIONALS LONELY.
With Herman Long Missing the Team
Seems Not Itself.

Thomasvine, Ga, March 2o.-The Bos-
ton National league players took their
first practice here under Captain Fred
Tenney. The grounds were slow owing
to the heavy showers of the morning,
but the men were anxious to get out
and timber up. The work consisted OF
fielding, batting and infield work the
boys bein@s very careful of their salary
wings
Aubrey the youngster from Whining
ton, made quite an impression in hand
ling the ball and throwing.
Manager Buckenberger has planned to
work the players twice each day for
about two hours, while Captain Tenney
will give special attention to his new
infield. With Herman Long missing 1t
looked anything but a Boston club, Fred
Tenney alone of the old game being left
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
SPORTING NEWS.
Prominent Sporting Men All
Favor Jeffries.
Can See No Chance for Corbett
to Win the Bout.
LIKE STEALING MONEY.
Dan Stuart FavOrs Champion as
a 3 to / Shot.
John Kelly and Parson Davies
Claim It's One Sided.

New York, March 20.-Prominent
sporting men all over the country in
discussing the Corbett-Jenries fight
seem to be of one opinion Hear is
what they say:
Dan Strawberries should be a to
4 chance. and ought to win with ease.
He has the punch.
Tommy Ryan-Corbett is a parlor
fighter and should make a good show
ing before ladies' club, but he has
no chance with jeff.
Honest John" Kelly-Corbett has no
punch. is doing little four-hushing
and boosting his vaudeville show.
Parson Davies-Jeffries- ought to win
without half trying.
John Considine-Corbett has not got
q dead mans chance.
Eddie Burke-It should be 1 to 1000
when you make your bets that Jeff
wins as he likes.
George Considine-Jin is looking for
a losers end and jeff viii give it to
him with a beating
Tom harkey-Corbett wouldn't have
q chance If jeff tied his arms behind
his back, so what chance can he have
Jim 'Leary-Can't see where Corbett
has a chance in the world against JEFF.
Joe Ullman-Poor Jim, he is looking
for a little advertising, and with that
gained he don't care whether he wins or
loses.
Joe Vendig-In have to bet on JEFF,
and If j get my money down viii feel
] am stealing it from the man who
bets with me
Sam Harris-Why, Corbett knows he
can't win.
Tim SulllvaL-Jeffries viii win as far
as you can throw a stone It's a shame
TO PUT Corbett in the ring with him
Billy ROche-Corbett hasn't got any
more chance than / have. If Jeff
roughs him like Sharkey did the fight
won't last six rounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
Trouble Over Van pvne.

Des Molnes, Ia. March 20-secretary
Sears Of the Des Moines baseball club
has received a letter from Secretary
Farrell of the National association to
the effect that Van Dyne, signed by
serve with Sedalia in the Missouri Val
ley league. At a meeting of the direc-
tors today it was decided to refer the
matter to President Sexton. Van Dyne
played in the Missouri Valley league
last season and was considered a good
man by Quinn. If he is lost it viii be
keenly felt, as there is practically no
one to take his place He has signed
contract with Des Moines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
SOME DERBY aoss1P.
Kid Weller Says "savable" Should
Cross the Line First

Chicago, March 2o-"Kid' Weller saws
he must give John A. Drake the prefer
ence In the American Derby because the
young bookmaker says he believes Savable
20 be the best S-year-old in the country
and he thinks the Washington park classic
zlra.
II have studied every candidate in the
Ions list and after summing them all up I
must confess that ] believe the right colt
has been made the choice of the big field 20
said Weller today. THE Derby winner
must come from one Of the big trainers so
that / believe that either Enoch Wishard.
who trains Ter Drake S. c. Hndreth Pat
Dunno or Bishop Poole VIII have the
Derby at their mercy. According TO my
judgment the best colts this year are in the
best hands Par Dunno told me long be-
fore Savable ever won race that he was
the best colt he ever trained and Dunno
has brought out many good one. When
Drake purchased the colt at Washington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT.
Another Affidavit in the Case of
Schlupp VS.. Fisher.

Seneca. Kan. March 2O.-The fol-
lowing affidavit has been made by
Minnie Schlupp in the Fisher case:
State of Kansas, Nemaha County, IS.
Affiant being duly sworn states: My
name is Minnie Sehlupp. I reside with
my parents about two miles from
Bern. Nemaha county, Kansas.
I further aver that I have read the
statement published in the newspapers,
as being made by me, and after care
fully reading same can not but con-
clude there was some mistake when
was made to say in that statement that
the suit was commenced by me against
DR.. Fisher was done against my own
judgment only after the constant urg-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
Holton Church Oonference.

HoIton. Kas., March 2O.-The thirty
ninth session of the Kansas conference
of the Evangelical association convened
in Holton Thursday About seventy
five preachers from the churches over
the state are here this week. The con-
ference is presided over by Bishop S.
c. Bryfogel of Reading, Pa The Rev.
George Johnson, agent for Northwestern
college, is on the progra mnle for tOday's
session. Business sessions will be held
every day this week and the appoint
ments will not be made until after Sum
day. The sessions are held in the
Evangelical church. one of the finest
church buildings in the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
GOOD FIELD FOR AMERIcANs.
Foster Says There Are Excellent OPP
portunities for Turfmen in Austria.

New York. March 20-Fred Foster.
the former owner OF DR. Rice and other
well known horses, has returned from
Hungary, where he has been training
an extensive string for the past three
years Foster trained for the late Baron
George Bleichroder. the nobleman who
was killed in his automobile last June
Foster also raced in Turkey as well as
Austro Hungary, winning seven
straight races in Sarajere the principal
Vienna Foster won seventeen straight
races.
George F. Foster remained in Ger
many in charge of the horses. -Four
American Jockeys, Ed Ross, James
Morgan. Ed Jones and Tom Brady, are
with him
The last named rider is. according to
Foster, great saddle mechanic Eos
ter states that there is an excellent
chance for American trainers and riders
IN Austria. The purses are large and
the opportunities for clever men IN
limited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
SELLS NIECE FOR $40.
Girl in Indiana Refuses to Wed and
Purchaser Wants Money Back.

Brazil. Ind, March 20-A curious
slave girl suit was heard today before
few miles north of here. James Nanzo
claimed that he had paid Antonio Piazza
$40 of his niece, but that after the
deal had been transacted the girl re-
fused to wed him and he brought suit to
recover the money. The justice decided
in favor of the defendant and Vanzo
will appeal the case.
Anna Piazza, the niece. is a pretty girl
aged Is years, who arrived here from
Austria a few weeks ago to marry Will
liam Mundy, an old sweetheart, but two
days before the date set for the cere-
mony Mundy was killed by a falling
slate. The girls uncle then put his
niece up for sale. but when the girl was
informed of it she refused to wed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
coFFELr TRIAL HAS BEGUN.
In Winfield He Is Accused of Killing
g. c. Montgomery.

Winfield. Kas.. March 90. W. COT
felts third trial for the murder of G.
C Montgomery. a Santa F'e detective,
began in the district court Thursday
afternoon. His attorneys attempted to
have the case continued. and, failing in
this. asked for a change of venue on
the ground that the presiding judge had
been deputy county attorney during the
two former trials. This motion was
also overruled.
The crime for which Coffelt is being
tried was cammitted October s. 1901,
when some one crept up to Montgom-
ery's home in this city and fred a load
of buckshot through the window, killing
him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

New York. March 20-Sam Crawford
has Cancelled his Indebtedness to the
Cincinnati National League club and
now is in position to play with the De-
troit Americans. to which team he was
awarded at the peace conference. Craw-
ford had received 81, 300 advance from
Cincinnati which money, by the terms
Of the peace pact. had to be returned
before he could play ball. Yesterday
President Pulliam Of the National
League received 81. 300 from Crawford,
with the request that it be turned over
to the Cincinnati magnates. Mr.. Pull
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
Valuable Jewela stolen.

Vienna, March 20-JeweIs valued at
about $4,000. embelIishing a painting
about the high altar of the st. Stephen
cathedral were stolen during the night.
The painting which represented Maria
Won Beco. was greatly venerated. It
was brought to Vienna from Hungary
on the occasion of a great pilgrimage by
Emperor Charles VI. the father Of
Maria Teresa, queen of Hungary and
Bohemia and empress of Germany
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
VIII Drain q snamn.

Emporia. Kas.. March 20.-Several
wealthy farmers of Lyon and Coffey
counties intend to drain a big swamp
near Hartford. south OF here fifteen
miles. and have taken the matter to the
Cofey county district court. Some OF
the farmers want to use S-inch thing
and the others have found that 24-inCh
thing is necessary. The drain will ben
eft about 700 acres of bottom land
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
Madden'a Price Hieh.

Louisville, Ky, March 20-Thfrty thou
sand dollars is the remarkable price
John f. Madden has set on his untried
Mirthful colt Cederic In response to the
bids made by William c. Whitney. Al
fred FeatherstOne. E. E Smathers and
others. This is a record for an untried
2-year-old. but Madden does not think
the price unreasonable. When he wants
a horse the price does not stop him. as
he showed when he paid SIC, 900 for Yam
kee, then an untried yearling, strictly on
the strength of his breeding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
ooRBEqTs KNOCKOUT PUNCH.
It Is Intended for Champion Jefries
Next July.

New York. March 20.-Jim Corbett
tells how he has developed a knockout
punch. saying: For almost a year I
have been following a systematic course
of training that has gradually developed
those muscles that would give me hit
ting powers, so that at the present time
I am satisfied I can land a punch equal
" as effective as that of the champion
himself. I must admit that develop
ment of my hitting powers has made
me slightly slower in my movements,
but L can afford to sacrifice a little
speed for the sake of acquiring a
knockout punch The shoulder muscles
and the muscles under the arm are
muscles that have given great atten-
ton to, for it is in them that the hit
ting power lies. At the same time
have developed my forearms so that
they are strong. It is the forearm thai
is effective for short arm jolts.
with this schedule I think I have
succeeded in securing the knockout
punch for a big man like Jeffries, who
seems to have an iron jaw"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
COOKING MAIN IS HELD.
Takes Place on Wisconsin Farm and
Legislators from Madison Attend.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, March 20.-A cooking
main was held last night at farm be-
tween this city and Beloit, at which
there were large number of Madison
legislators present.
In a match between GAINESVILLE and
Beloit birds for $50 q side Beloit won.
There We're seven matches in all, i've of
which were won by Beloit.
It is estimated that $1,000 changed
hands. About 70 people from GAINESVILLE
were in attendance and large numbers
from Rockford and Beloit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

st. Joseph, Mo- March 2O.-Manager
George Robe has announced the lineup
of the Saints for this season with the
exception of the addition of probably
two more. The men under contract are:
First basemen, Harry Vaughan and NJ
F. Birmingham; second basemen, Fftz-
patrick Neitzel and McShane. short
stop, Maher; third baseman Robe; out
helders. Hartman, Belden and Letcher:
catchers, Garvin and Mcconnell, pitch
ers. Parvin, Glade Chinn. Pfeister
Diehl Dohan and several others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
santry and Ryan Box to a Draw.

Indianapolis. Ind, March o0.-Eddie
Santry and Adam Ryan fought ten
rounds straight rules. before 1000 per-
sons to a draw Each man was credit
ed with two knockdowns. The bout was
under the management of the Indianap-
oils Athletic association James Ryan
of this city was referee. The men fought
at 128 mounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
LOOK TO NEXT LAUNCHING.
Workmen at Herreshof7s Works Pre-
pare for Plunge of the RELIANCE.

Bristol R. J.. March 20.-A few hours
after the Americas cub challenger the
Shamrock III made her maiden plunge
into the Clyde, workmen at Herreshoffs'
began the preliminary task of placing
the marine railway in condition for the
launching of the Reliance next month.
New shears have been erected at the
end OF the slip for the stepping of the
mast In the new boat. They were sub
jected to a strength test and easily
picked up a nine-ton scow, showing that
they are sufficiently strong to swing the
big steel mast, which weighs about six
tons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
&c Wonldn,t Work.

Nashville. Ind March 2G-Twelve
whitecaps took Henry Matthias from his
cabin last night. tied him to a fence
post and beat him numerically. After
the whipping he was warned to keep
quiet or the mob would return and
whip him again. Half an hour later
his wife found him. cut the rope and
took him home The whitecaps told
their victim that they whipped him be-
cause he was too lazy to work. Matthias
has forty ugly welts on his back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
Parson's Murder Mvsterv.

Parsons. Kas., March 2O.-The corO-
ner's inquest on the death of John S.
Sanders, who was murdered in the
Katy yards Tuesday. developed the fact
that he was seen in company with three
other men who are minutely described
by the switchmen, and strong circum-
stantial evidence points TO one of the
trio as the murderer. The three are
supposed to have escaped to Kansas
City on a freight train
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

San Francisco. March 20.-SeveraI
good things went through at Oakland.
George Dewey. played from so to 1 to
10 to ], took the mile race, beating a
big field, while Egyptian Prince, back
ed from so to / to Is to ], took the
opening number. A feature of the
sport was the riding Of Powell. who
landed three winners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
DANGEROUS ULCERS
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often
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

Homeseekers rates to nearly ali
points on sale at low rates by Chicago
Great Western railway, on the first and
third Tuesday Of each month to April
available in the through tourist sleeping
cars. For particulars apply to any
Great Western agent. or J. P. Elmer,
G. P. a, Chicago. IL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
A Sac Robbed at Beaumont.

Eureka, Kas., March 2O.4The safe in
Stewart & Lucas general merchandise
store at Beaumont southwest OF
Eureka, was blown open Wednesday
night The burglars secured about $25
in cash. NO stock was taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20
Raoingt a. New orleaos.

New Orleans. March 2O-Fuller had
little trouble in landing Travers first in
the Flight handicap. a six furlong
sprint. worth $1,000 to the winner, today.
Travers led all the way and wen easily
by three length Weather clear; track
slow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

lam sent the money to President Herr
mann. John J. Heydler. a former Ma
tional League umpire, yesterday was
appointed secretary to President Pull
liam.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

New York March 20.-The New York
Central Railroad company has declared
the regular dividend on its capital stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

city Ticket Office, Union Pacific
Railroad 525 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-20

After the age Of As So when the vital powers
at is noticed that hurt Of any kind heals slowly and often
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-14
The Statehood Bill in the Senate.
(By the Associated PreSs.) }

Washington, Feb 13.-An immense
crowd was attracted to the Senate to-
day to hear the invocatn of General
William Booth, founder and commander
in-chicf of the Salvation Army, Among
the occupants of the galleries We're Booth
Tucker, the Generals chief assistant and
son-in-law, and a large number of Sal
vation ArmyistS.
When the Statehood bill came up, Mr..
Depew resumed his remarks, and at
tackled the Mormon church, because he
said he believed its members still cling
to the practice of polygamy.
Mr.. Dubois said he did not think the
references of the opponents of Statehood
to polygamy were serious. He declared
that if the Statehood Bill is allowed to
be put on the Postoffice Appropriation
Bill he would consent to, and advocate
the placing of the Idaho constitution re-
lating to elections as an amendment and
require Arizona and New Mexico to sub
scribe to it before being admitted
Under the test oath of that constitution
he said, Idaho disfranchised every mem
Der of the Mormon churchill and for years
they were without vote.
After an executive session the Senate
adjourned until one o'clock tomorrow to
allow Senators to attend the noon we'd
ding of Senator Cockrell's daughter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-14
Sequel to Freight Car Robbery.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, n. c., Feb. 13.-By the ar
rest last night of Ham Hollis, colored,
for retailing tobacco without license, a
recent robbery of freight cars here was
explained. Ham had been selling two
pound boxes of R. ]. Reynolds fancy to-
bacco, which retails for $3.50, for twenty
five cents a box. He explained that he
had bought four boxes from another
party, and did not know it was against
the law to sell it. He was locked up to
await developments.
ShiS morning the police located six
boxes that Ham sold, and have five of
them in the police station. About week
ago loaded freight was broken into
on the yards here, and a quantity of r.
J. Reynolds tobacco stolen. 1t is thought
that the man now under arrest will be
able to give information leading to dis
covery of a set of professional freight
car thieves who infest the community.
Three young men from this county and
one from Wilkes were sworn in by Cap
tain Forsyth, recruiting officer for the
army this morning. Lee Smith OF
Brown Summit, and John A. Forbes a
school teacher in the county, are assign
ed to the infantry service, and leave to-
morrow for the barracks at Columbus
Ohio. John l.. Yates, of Gulford Col
lege, and the Wilkes county man, who
objects to having his name published
go to the barracks at Jefferson, Missouri.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-14
The Humberts are Defiant,
(BY Associated Presc.l

Paris, Feb. 12.-The trial of the libe,
suit brought by NJ. Catani a banker
against the Humbert family, which began
yesterday, was resumed today There
were large crowds inside and outside
the court room. M. Ludovic FL Levy
"gyp," Countess De MarteD and other
prominent literary figures, We're among
the spectators. The prisoners maintain.
ed the same defiant attitude. Nine
Humbert and her husband. Frederick
frequently interrupted the witnesses
with angry contradictions
Most of 7the session was devoted tc
Senator Cr@mieux's explanation of the
prisoners legal connection with M
Cattani.
Madrid. Feb. 12.-The French EN-.
bassy here has paid to a lawyer. Senol
Emilio Cotarello $4,000 reward for re.
vealing the hiding place of the Humberts
who were arrested in this city Decem.
Der 10Th last. Senior Cotarello handed
over the money to the Society of st
Vincent De Paul, a charitable organiza
tion.