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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-01
FIERCE FIGHT WITH LION.
California Man Finally Kills Animal
Then Faints Away.

Covelo. Cal. Jan. bob Graves, of
Rogue mountain, about Is miles north
of here, had an exciting fight with
mountain lion last night He had q
small band of Angora goats, and noticed
that something was killing the young
ones. He was awakened by a strange
noise in the goat shed. He got up, TAX
ing his revolver and one dog and went
out to see what was I'D
AS soon as he got to the shed he
found where three OF the goats had just
been killed, and crouching in one corner
was a huge mountain lion.
He at once raised his revolver and
fired. The ball did not take effect. and
before he could shoot again the animal
was upon him The lion caught him by
the throat, cutting an ugly cash. His
dog at once grabbed the lion by the leg,
which caused him to release his hold,
but in an instant the animal was again
upon the man. Graves succeeded in
placing q ball N the lions breast. but
this did not sto-o him. At last the ami
NAL was again forced to notice the dog
and Graves shot him in the head. Then
Graves tainted, and three hours later he
found himself still in among The goats.
the lion dead beside him.
The lion measured Il feet 2 inches
from tip to tip Graves is still in a
critical condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-01
WHY Fitz sit Fan.

Butte, Mont, Jan. 1.-The reason for
Fitzsimmons' left hook on the jaw of
his former manager, CLARK. Bail, which
laid the recipient low, has been ex-
planned. Ball is suffering from a LAGER
alton Of the head as a result of land
ing against the corner of a desk The
assault was witnessed by a number of
persons who had gathered in the hotel
lobby to get a glimpse of FitzsimmOns,
Champion Jeffrtes and Jack Munroe.
who We're all standing around. The
trouble began when Ball signed a con
tract with Jack AIunroe whereby the
local miner, who had stood before JEFF
fries for four rounds a week ago, is to
be the star attraction of an athletic
show managed by the manager of
"LanlSy Bob Then F'itzsimmons ex-
pressed himself in no unmistakabIe
terms regarding Ball. Fitzsimmons
declared he was through with his man
ager and SAID he had not been treated
fairly. He declared BAH would not ac-
company the show out of Butte and
Jefries and Fitz left for the south
without him. The trouble was precip-
itated by an attempt to get a settle
mcnt out of BAN. The latter became
abusive and called Fitz q liar. Quick
as fash Fitz landed upon Balls Jaw
and he went down and out and remain
ed unconscious for several minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-01
'sJack the Hugger'' is Bother
ing the Wichita Girls.
Seems to BE Plying His Trade
Very Lively Now.
YOUNG, UNKNOWN MAN.
FreQuents Dark Places on the
Deserted Streets.
Chases One Lady Into House
Without knocking.

Wichita, Jan. Jack the Hugger''.
has made his debut in Wichita and his
second victim was reported last night.
This seems to be the beginning of an
epidemic which sweeps over every city
about once or twice a year. This re-
nowned Jack usually freuuents dark
places on deserted streets for his deeds,
and when woman passes rushes out,
catches her in his arms and kisses her.
then beats {. hasty retreat before her
screams bring help.
On this occasion a young lady living
in the north 9art of town was walking
north on Market street to her home
When she reached Third street a man
stepped from behind a tree and followed
her. She quickened her steps and he
did also Then she walked slower,
thinking he would pass her. but when
he caught UP with her instead of pass
ing he threw his arms around her ana
without saying a word attempted to
kiss her. She screamed and struck him
in the face. and finally succeeded in
brea king away from him. By this time
she was thoroughly frightened and ran
screaming to the nearest house, which
was that of John Cleary, 400 North Mar
ket. She expected every moment to be
caught by the hugger. and when she
reached the door she did not stop to
ring the bell but rushed right in upon
the family She was so wrought up over
the scare that she could hardly tell her
story and by the time Mr. Cleary learn
ed the facts the hugger had disappear
ed
A case something similar to this hap
pened Friday night. A young lady was
crossing the Douglas avenue bridge aft
ter dark and while she was in the
shadow made by one of the bridge piers
she was caught and kissed bv some
man. She screamed and struck him.
There was number of persons on tha
bridge at the time bat the hugger es-
capped
Whether both acts were committed by
one person is not known. but both girls
say their assailants were white men
and that they were young fellows, about
"a years of age
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Eve peathe ii ths e..

New York. Jan Five men met
death during the year as the direct re-
suit of boxing bouts-twO of them IN
Philadelphia. Thomas Hornketh (Tom-
my White died four days after he
was knocked out by Thomas Marley
a the Knickerbocker A C.. on March
% Albert TerriI C'Kid" AIbert) col
lapsed in the Golden Gate A. c. ring
while boxing with William Stokes. on
September 1, and died four hours later
Frank ]. Smith died at Allentown as
the result of a bout with Hans Hart
ranft the night previous. James Cas-
sidy (Tom NOonan) died the day after
his bout with Eddie Dixon, at Boston,
on May %, while Charles Gildy died at
Detroit on August II as the result Of
being knocked out by John Beabien
two weeks before. In addition to three
deaths quite a number of boxers died
from other causes. Charley Johnson
committed suicide in Philadelphia, on
August 81. Wild Bill Hanrahan died
of pneumonia at Chicago on April 49,
while Tommy Hogan, a Pittsburghers
died of typhoid fever at a New York
hospital. One-eyed Connolly. wen
known in the pugilistic world, died in
a Chicago hospital
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Lane Heads the List Of Winning
English Jockeys.
Sir BIundeI Naples Rider Has
40 Leading Mounts.
MAHER AN EASY THIRD
Skeets Martin is Fourth, With
so to His Credit.
Missed Six Racing Weeks With
Broken Collar Bone.

New York. Jan 1.-The complete list
Of winning jockeys in England is now at
hand. W. Lane heads the list. for he
never relinQuished the long lead he
gained early in the season. He scored
40 wins out of 807 mounts to his credit,
So of his successes being gained in the
colors of his principal employer, Sir
BlundelI Maple. Thanks to Makers be
ginning to ride late in the season and
returning to America ten days before
a. closed Halsey comes second with lis
wins out of 667 starts. Nlaher is an
easy third with 106 wins out of 452 es-
says.
Skeets Martin comes fourth with 80
wins to gain which he rode on 528 oc-
casiOns; he would have been higher up
but missed six Of the best racing weeks
owing to breaking his collar bone at
ktedcar late in the summer.
The main feature of the list is the re-
markable showing made by the appren-
ticens Dixon, Trigg, Griggs and Hardy,
who are credited respectively as fol-
lows. Dixon, % wins, SOL mounts:
Trigg, A wins. 257 mounts; F. Hardy,
g wins, 573 mounts, and Griggs. As wins,
40f mounts. The last named. who is de-
gcribed as a second Pete Clay, being as
broad as he is long, is apprenticed to
the American trainer, w. Duke, while z.
Dixon has the Irish-Ameriean trainer.
Tom Rooney, for master. The latter
has taught his pupil a curious practice.
wears a cap with seven pounds Of shot
4n the band. +. Hardy has a St Leger
70 his credit, as he rode Sceptre to vic
tory for that event
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Items From 1Torton.

Norton, Kas.. Jan IA II. Alters,
of Erie. has located in Norton in the
creamery business. He has purchased
a good plant and win open for butter
making in a few days.
The Catholic people netted $3.50 at
their fair last week.
Prof Riste, OF the high school. and
others attended the State Teachers as
ISOLATION this week at Topeka.
Col. G. d. Jones and Mrs. Jones will
make their home with Caleb r. Jones
their son, during the session of the leg
is1at.,~a-
Mrs. E V Peterson will accompany
the senator and stop with him at the
National during the coming session.
+. NJ L0ckhard is in Topeka this week
in conference with Congressman Reedel
and other politicians. He wants to bt
postmaster again at Norton. it is said
J. W Nining would like to be door.
keeper Of the senate again, it is stated.
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Horse Notes.

Joseph Ralph Will build a nav half-mile
track at Schenectady. n. Y
Jockey Cannon heads the list of win
ming riders at New Orleans.
A thTee-day indoor horse show is to be
held in Syracuse, \. Y, in February.
Charles Doble, Binghamton, \. Y. viii
race the trotter Treble, by Expedition.
1t is announced that Village Farm $
foais viii be literally entered in futuriues
hereafter
Harry Hamlin has decided that the rae
ing stable OF the Village Farm will not be
discontinued
Highland Park Jockey club viii offer
six big stake events next season, an Il-
crease of two
J. Malcolm Forbes is now the owner Of
the dam of Fantasy, POS. She will be
bred to Arion. 2.07sz-
Ed Geers says the, colt by Direct Hal
likely to he as fast as his sire.
A New York firm has contract to SUP
ply the Barnum & Bailey circus with 500
fancy draft horses by February T.
San Francisco horsenen are trying to
raise $4,000 for the purpose Of building a
track in that city for amateur reinsmen-
James Rowe trainer for james r.
Keene. has been removed to a hospital IN
Brooklyn suffering from a rupture.
The July and August meetings ut Read
vile earned so. 1928. while the one in sep
TENDER was given at loss OF IS. 636.5f.
Twenty-one head of young horses have
been sent from Village Farm TO ed Ceers
from which to select next seasons racing
stIir-.
New York state has produced five trot-
tiers with records of 2.U6 or better. Cali
tornia three, Kentucky one, Ohio one, ano
Iowa one.
At the end of the first month of racing
at lngleside Green Is. Morris heads the
list Of winning owners with upwards OF
5000 to his credit.
Many people thought that the ircreased
ADMISSION fee charged at Saratoga would
in5ure the gate receipts Last year tbs
I Saratoga association PAID slS630.s1 as
tax to the state. bat this year The amount
foots u0 to Sll.s6a.l2 showing an increase
OF about $500 over last year
In 81 days OF the California Jockey club
meeting at Inglcside Sss,S54 has been dis
tribCtcd among the horsenen in stakes and
purses Walter Jennings. who won the
California Futurity, with kirshna heads
the list of winning owners with SIC. I29 10
his credit.
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Harris Favors Frisco.

New Ye-x, Jan. There is little
doubt that Mcovern and Corbett win
go TO sam Francisco to settle their dis
pute sam Harris, manager Of Nc
Govern, says SO. Referring TO the mat
ter today. he said. Louisville will let
us know by January exactly what it
IS prepared to do. Personally, am
confident. from what I heard today.
that Louisville is now afraid to handle
the bout. and I do not believe the pro
Enoters there will undertake it. When
they definitely declare that thew will
not attempt TO bring it OF. we viii
make arrangements to go to Cali
fornia. begin to think the Pacific
coast is the only place in America
where we can hold the bout without
lnterference You viii observe that
am keeping McGovern at work. Of
course, he is not working hard. but /
intend he shall be in excellent form
when he faces Corbett-" Harris denied
as ridiculous the report that McCovern
would soon enter the lightweight di-
vision He asserted that McGovern
was still genuine feather weight, and
would remain in that class.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-01

Kansas city, Mo. Jan. Tommy
Ryan the pugilist sold a fiat building
here this week for $4,000 This is the
last move in a series Of fortunate in
vestments in Kansas City real estate
upon which Ryan has cleared $1,000 in
the last two months. Ryan is much
Weather than he is commonly thought
to be. He is worth S10O 00O and is prob
ably one of the richest pugilists in the
world. Ryan cleared $1,000 in London
during the coronation. When he defeat
ed Garter at Fort Erie last September
his share of the purse was $1,000. When
he sold his saloon here a year ago he
made money Ryan sold the saloon be-
cause as he said. Il amt intended for
the business, and don't like it, either"
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Gotham Pueilistio cossin.

New York jan Tom Sharlzey's ea-gar-
ness to Jump at a match with AIunrOe is
evidenced by the fact that the Sailor mas
already had a set of articles prepared
which he win turn over to Munroe for his
signature if he comes east
SharSey knows by defeating Adunroe he
VIII be entitled to return match with
Jefries. and thereby have one more opDor-
tumty to capture the long-cherished cham
pionahin
III Munroe means business when he
comes east said Sharkey TODAY The can
have match with me by simply fixing his
signature to set Of arUlcles. 7 viii meet
him under any conditions that ne may
name am not particular about the mum
Der OF rounds 1t can 5e i've or twenty
five.
~ know how to beat this fellow and IL
would only be cakewal6 for me when I
get going. I am glad that Adunroe thinks
j am the man for him to meet He may
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-01
HIs STORY WAS A FAKE.
Parsons Small Boy Begs Money for
Starving Children.

Parsons, Jan. IA boy about II years
old. who gave his name as Mitchell.
called at the residence of Rev. John
Fore. on West Belmont avenue, about
$3.50 o'clock at night.
He told a very pitif=l tale and said
that he wanted some money. He told
Fore that his father and mother were
camping about six blocks west. on Corn
ing avenue and had neither money or
provisions.
The boy said that there were four
children smaller than himself and it
was absolutely necessary that they have
assistance to get some food and fuel
or they would perish that night.
AS Fore and his wife are both kind
hearted and charitably inclined they
gave him some money and promised to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-01
Fav Nam e Youngstere.

Memphis, Tenn. Jan. Johnny Fay
has lust announced names claimed for
his 2-year-olds, which viii be found
racing at western and eastern tracks
next year. They are:
Henry Luehrmann, jr., b. c, by Golden
Garter-Sadness.
Barney Dreyfuss. b. c. by Dorian
NOnage.
Ugly Ben, br. C., by Huron-Suisan.
Ed Tierney, b. e., by Montana-Loo.
Gloomy Gus. b. C.. by Dorian MARITIME.
Lady BOuntiful b. f.. by Handsome
Miss Hera.
Morning Star, b. f.. by LoyaIist-satel-
lite.
Dolly Warden. b. f, by Inspector B.
Piazza.
ress.
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Hutchinson. Kas., Jan. IA young
man q or % years of age walked up to
Sheriff Long here and said:
Are you the sheriff %
Il am, replied Mr. Long
s'Weu. you are the man I am looking
for" said the young man. I am z. J.
Landlaw, and I'm a deserter from the
army. I want to give myself UP. I'm
tired of lodging deserted last May
from Fort Baker in California and
haven't had a moments rest since. I
want to surrender and take my medi-
cine"
The sheriff VIII receive $50 for the ar
rest of the deserter. and the young man
Will get a term in prison after which
he win probably be dishonorably dis
charged from the army
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Big Shipment of Poultry.

Winfield, JANA local produce COM
pany made large shipment of poultry,
butter and eggs to different points in
the United States one day this week
There were two carloads of poultry con-
signed to Philadelphia, one carload Of
eggs for Butte Montana; one carload
of eggs for New York city, one carload
of butter to McGreaor, Iowa. one car
load eggs to Denver, one carload butter
to New Orleans. making in all seven
carloads of poultry. eggs and butter,
with a total value of $4,000 This is
but one of many large shipments this
company has made this year.
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PRISON IN VIEW.
Helena Man Accused of Emit cling
Young Girls from Home.

Helena. Mont. Jan. -Four Denver
girls who assert that they answered an
advertisement OF Robert J. Stickney for
chorus girls and came to Montana only
to fnd themselves driven frNgn the train
TO a discrderly house. are determined to
make Stickney suffer for the deception.
They assert that the Crystal Slipper
Comic Opera company existed only in
Stickneys imagination and on the strength
of their testimony ne has been bound over
to the district court on the charge of pro
curing.
The girls are named Halle Walcott.
Mabel Horn, Claire Allen and Annie
Ward. They are being supported oy the
county until the trial, when they viii be
: returned to Denver.
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partment did not assume control until
nearly February l. 1909. so that he has
still another full month to serve before
his first year expires. Mayor Parker IS
system Of running the joints is certain
" an Improvement over the Stahl plan
as far as finances are concerned.
THE BUILDING RECORD.
Topeka has made another remarka bic
building record during the past year.
While there have been no immense
buildings constructed at great expense,
as was the case last year there have
been more buildings at a cost Of S., 900
and over constructed than ever before.
This year there We're permits issued for
the construction of 1872 new dwelling
houses. Last year the total was 1Z8.
The improvement in 1902 has been in
the class of buildings constructed. The
average value of buildings in 1901, ex-
elusive of the 100000 Santa F'e machine
shop, was 1919: inclusive of the machine
shop, 81, 1876. This year the average value
of the buildings is 81, 1922
The total number of building permits
issued last year was 1856. The aggregate
value of the buildings represented is
$444. 1876
In 1901 there were 4s4 permits is
sued, many of them being simply for
moving old buildings off of the Santa Fe
buildings last year was $655. 347. but OF
this total, 100000 was for the new Santa
Fe machine and boiler shop. The most
expensive building aside from the
boiler shop. constructed in 1901 was the
Parkhurst-Davis building, which cost
$50 900. The most expensive building for
which permit was issued last year
was the G. 0. Smith block at Ninth and
Kansas avenue the cost of which was
$24, 900. The following is list of all
buildings valued at 5000 or over con-
structed during the last two years:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-01

Hutchinson, Kas., Jan. 1.-Two cases
of smallpox We're reported to County
Clerk Newlin from Pretty Prairie. There
has been more or less smallpox there all
fall and it seems impossible to get the
disease stamped out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-01
FoRaERY Is cHAReEp.
eloit Young Man Secures $50 and
Disappears.

Beloit. Kan. Jan. THE call says:
w. W Johnson, the 1s-year-old son of
Widow Johnson, forged the name OF his
grandfather, Henry Conner, to check
for $50 in favor Of himself, pad a small
bin at the Graham-Bolon Clothing COM
pany and got his change in cash. He did
the same thing with Mahafa & O'Rou9ke
on a SO check and when the checks turn
ed up at the banks where they had been
placed on deposit by the two firms the
forgeries were detected and upon looking
for the boy he was not to be found.
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SIGN With St Lnnis.

ST. Louis. Jan brown. who was
the star pitcher of the Omaha West
ern league club last summer, and one
of the warmest batter foolers in that
organization, according to Frank Pears,
Frank Genins, Arthur Granville. Joe
Quinn and the rest Of the local fratrni-
ty who played ball out that way, has
signed the contract President Frank
Hobinson. of the Cardinals forwarded
him. Brown viii draw $1,000. He cost
Mr.. Robson $500.
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change his mind after the meeting. I
hope he is sincere
Gus Gardner. the crack Philadelphia
lightweight, who is matched to meet ice
Cans for the lightweight title at New
Britain, Conn, on New Years day after
noon, IS at the Hartford to finish training
for the contest
There has been a large advance sale
for the contest. which promises to draw
the biggest crowd that New Britain has
ever turned out. Cans is working in Bal
tirnora for the contest.
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Corbett to Meet Rice.

Hot Springs. Ark. Jan. Austin
Rice has been matched to meet Young
Corbett before the Wilmington Park
Athletic association in this city January
l3. The details We're arranged by Man
ager Mullingan after wiring to Rice's
manager Kid Broad and Parson
Davies have reserved apartments at
Hughes villa. where Broad viii train
for his contest with Battling" Nelson
the latter part of Lanmarv.
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look them IN on the next day and rem
der them further assistance.
In the morning Fore started out to
find the needy family but could get no
trace of them and as no one in the
neighborhood described by the boy had
heard Of them, there is no question but
what the small boy was drawing on his
Imagination and desired the money he
obtained for his own. use.
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Cincinnati. Jan. Entries for all the
stakes at Latonia, including the Derby
and Oaks for 1904. will close Thursday.
January l. This announcement was
made yesterday. Secretary Dillon of
Latonia is i'll with muscular rheuma-
tism.
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Gorman Wants to Buv.

Lexington. Ky. Jan. John Wallace.
secretary for P J. German. the Cincinnati
turfman. is here to look over the yeariing
brown FLY Blue Pennant. by Rainbow
The Brown Countess by imp. Wagner
that is engaged in over $4,000 worth of
stakes. including the 500 Coney Island
Futurity- Barnes viii sell only the run
ming qualities of the youngster.
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Bodily pain loses its terror If you've
a bottle of DR.. Thomas Electric oil in
the house Instant relief in cases of
burns, cuts, sprains. accidents of any
SOFT.
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You cannot guess the age of ladies'
using Satin Skin Cream and Satin-Skin
Powder. for these give to ali a sweet
sixteen COMPLEXION. 25c. At Model.
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To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Blomo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. f. N Groves signature on each box -25c.
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SlS47Nl

As shown above, IA buildings costing
more than $4,000, were authorized in
1901, and II of the same class in 1902
Aside from the $500, 900 machine shop at
the Santa Ee, the aggregate value of
the big buildings in 1901 was only 81
685 greater than during the past year.
This does not TAKE into account the
$4,000 observatory and $1,000 heating
plant which have been built during
1902 at Washbura college. With these
buildings included, the aggregate value
of the new buildings in Topeka for 1902
will exceed the aggregate for 1901 by
,-7x- cEn Onn