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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
THEY OBJECT TO PAROLES.
Anti Horsethief Associations to Work
for the Repeal of a Law.

Arkansas City, Kan, Dec. 1.-THE
Arkansas City branch of the Anti
Horse Thief association has started a
movement to have the law which gives
the warden of the state penftentiary
the power to parole prisoner after he
mas served one year of his sentence,
repealed.
The law was passed by the last legis-
Iature. A petition will be prepared
and every member of the association
in Kansas will be asked to sign it. 1t
will be presented to the next legis-
lature. The association advances as
an argument for the repeal of the bill
that the state has offered already fifty
rewards of $50 each for prisoners who
were paroIed and who did not live up
to their agreement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Racing at New Orleans

New Orleans, Dec. 1.-THE Bobby and
Ivernia were the winning favoriteS. The
other winners, Eva Russell and Cardi-
nal Wolsey, were well supported. j. P.
Mayberry, favorite in the third race,
fell at the half mile post, but the
rider, Hicks, escaped injury. The Mes
senger in the last race was caught in
the barrier and was practically left at
the post, but when he drew up to the
others and was pocketed, managed TO
get through, winning in a hard drive by
nose. Weather clear; track fast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Legal Hal Sold.

Dayton, Ohio, Dec. Illegal Hal
(2:16A), owned by Colonel E. L. Rowe
of this city, has been sold to Louis
Mayers, of Akron, although the price
paid could not be learned. The speedy
stallion will be shipped by express to
the home of his new owner tomorrow.
Legal Hall is by Royal Hal, and his
dam. Laura Brooks, is by Rather
RroOk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
A slump in Batting.

Cleveland, Dec. I7.-"There is no
doubt that the foul strike evil kept
thousands from attending games last
season. said Secretary Barnard of the
Cleveland club. in discussing the rule
today. why. last year there were lots
of people who would not attend games
in which two crack pitchers officiated,
because there would be nothing to the
contests but men walking up to the
plate, usually to walk back again after
doing nothing.
1.-The people want to see the batters
hit the ball. They want to see good
work on the bases and exciting trips to
the plate"
Manager Armour said that the rule
was responsible for the slump in the
averages of all the heavy hitters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Chanrute Oil Gossip.

chanute. Kan, Dec. 17.,,some big deals
Hudson gusher west of town. The Star
Drilling company, which recently pur-
chased the Amos 100 acres, just east of
option on it at nearly $4,000. The deal is
to be closed soon.
The J. F. Amos quarter to the north OF
chased BY G. P. Hudson & Co, as they
have secured an option for 60 days. The
option cost $1,000 and the land Is to go Tor
SO 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Wants $4,000 for Breach of Promise

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 17.-Suit was filed
here by Eudora Wooley, asking $1,000
from Harry Gibbons for breach of
promise. She says Gibbons is worth
$4,000. She wants $1,000 for injured
health and $1,000 for blighted prospects
The defendant is foreman of the bridge
and building department of the Rock
Island, with headquarters here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
S2e. 900 Paid to six-Day Riders.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE riders in the
six-day race have received their prize
moneys training expenses, and guar
anteed bonuses. In all about $4,000 was
paid out for the men in the race, though
the first prize was nominally only ST.,
500 The prominent riders, who were
attractions" had bonuses guaranteed
to them, and some riders who remained
in to the end were getting a good sum
daily for doing so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Think Thev Had an Earthouake.

Atchison, Dec. 1.-TWO or three ex-
plosions were heard in Atchison and
for several miles around at about 9
o'clock. 1t was thought that the expIo-
sions were blasts set off on public work
in Atchison or in the rock quarry near
Atchison, but an investigation proves
that this was not the case. It is be-
lieved now that some disturbance I'M
der the earth was responsible for the
noise, which was heard not only in
Atchison, but for four miles around.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Curtis to Coach Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 17.-Arthur Cur
tbs was formally elected coach OF the
1904 football team at a meeting of the
athletic board. The election of assist
ant coach or coaches was postponed
until after the Christmas vacation, In
order to give more time and considera-
ton. Plans for the improvement OF
the athletic field were informally dis
cussed, but no atcion was taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Duke 10 MARY Hia Cousin.

London. Dec. LIT is announced
that the Duke of Norfolk is engaged to
be married to the Hon. Gwendollyn
Mary Maxwell eldest daughter of
Lord Herrfes. AS the duke and Miss
Maxwell are first cousins, once re-
moved, a dispensation from the pope
was necessary. The duke is premier
peer of England and is 55 years of age.
His first wife died in 1887.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Is SHE 1NsANEp
Mrs Myra McHenry in Trouble at
Winfield.

Winfield. Dec. 17.-Mrs. Myra McHen-
ry, the temperance agitator, was ar
rested last night on a warrant from the
probate court charging insanity. The
complaining witness is Marshal Coats.
Mrs. McHenry has been here several
days lecturing Mayor Johnson and the
city officials on their Joint policy.
She was released on bond pending a
hearing Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Killed Some Bic Snakes.

Parsons. Kas., Dec. 1.-THE Labette
Hunting club returned from their an
nual hunt this week. They were in the
Jack Fork mountains in the Territory
and had splendid luck. killing 7 deer,
IA turkeys. wildcats. 147 ducks and
other small game in abundance. Post
master A. c. Lamm had very narrow
escape from being bitten by a huge
rattlesnake which he almost stepped
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
ohanute Man Is Missing.

Chanute, Kas., Dec 17.-Elisha Wells,
the aged father of the Wells boys, who
caused such a commotion with his
Winchester Sunday afternoon when he
had his duel with Police Judge Dryden
and Marshal Allen, is a fugitive from
Justice As told, state warrant was
sworn out for his arrest. The officers
went to the residence late in the after
noon. but he was not at home. He has
not been seen there since Sunday by
the neighbors, SO it is probable he has
left the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Racing at Frisco.

San Francisco, Dec. 17.-Proper. the
heavily played favorite, scored an easy
victory in the mile and a sixteenth
handicap which was the feature of
good card at Ingleside. Lord Melbourne,
winner of the last race, was bid up
from $500 to 81, 200 by Frank Doss, but
Sydney Bender retained him. BuilInan
was suspended for three days by Start
er Hoffman for getting left at the post
on Arthur Raw in the first race.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17

on. He shot it and found it measured
feet inches and had Is rattles and
a button. A.. C. Livesay claims the
honor of killing the largest diamond
RATHER. which measured feet inches
and had II rattles and a button. 1t is
something out of the ordinary for
snakes to be found this time of the
year. but the party killed five duripg
their hunt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Naw MiIl for Lawton.

Wellington, Kan, Dec 17.-John A.
Bookwalter of this city is going to
build a $4,000 mill at Lawton, Okla,
and a number of small elevators in
the towns near there so that the COM
ing wheat crop may be handled with
out hauling so far as has been the past
custom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
nonninick to Ride ABROAD.

St. Louis, Mo. Dec. 17.-Eddie Domi-
Louis. will probably decline Cooks offer
for 1904 and cross the big pond to ride in
nick is accredited with winning $40,o
Fred Cook said: HE is the best rider |
ever saw, and though he only rides one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Kansas Rural carrier.

Washington, Dec. 17.-These rural
carriers have been appointed for KAN
sas: Mankato, reglars, Philip A. Hawk,
Wilson NJ. Chilcott; substitutes, B. F.
Dunken, Frank NJ. Adams. Reserve,
regular, George A. Wise: substitute,
John A Wise. Wallula, regular, Regin-
aid Markham; substitute. Henry ].
Markham.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17

dence is foolish enough to think that
the American league will place a club
in that city.
The population of the sixteen cities
Bannon, of New London, led the
Connecticut league in stolen bases last
season with 70 to his credit
Hughey Duffy says he has no idea of
playing next season, but viii direct the
teams play from the bench.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
NOT ENTIRELY INSANE.
Mrs. John Cummins Knew What to
Do With Her Money.

Wellington, Kan, Dec. 17.-Before
leaving here for the insane asylum Mrs
John Cumnins deposited all her ready
cash, which was quite a large sum, in
the First National bank and turned her
personal affairs over to F. E. Carr,
president of the same bank.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
a Galena Wedding.

GaIena, Dec. 17.-Miss Douthftt Nc
Pherson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A
NJ Mcpherson, and Robert Witt of
Kansas City, were married here last
night at the home of the brides par
ents Mr. and Mrs. Witt left for Kan
sas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Clav Center Jointists Guilty.

Clay Center, Kan, Dec 1.-THE first
conviction in liqI or case for a long
time in Clay county was secured, when
the jury found Paro &, Rohan guilty OF
running a joint. 1t was their second
trial at this term of court. Ministers
were the complaining witnesses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
After Spanish MONEY.

Hiawatha. Dec. us. T. Butner, pro-
prietor of a small store, is supposed to
have been left a valuable estate by
brother-in-iaCw, a Spaniard. Butner has
gone to Spain to verify the story.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Small Fire at Newton.

Newton, Dec. ia fire in the paint
shop of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
F'e roundhouse here damaged five loco
motives and other equipment Wednes-
day The loss is $4,000. The fire was
caused by sparks from an engine of
rotary snow pillow setting fire to the
roof of the roundhouse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
MOT Held for q Murdsr.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 17.-Clarence
Williams. who shot and killed his
brother in-law, Guy w. Crabb, Satur-
day, was ordered released by a coron-
er's jury Wednesday. It was held that
the shooting was justifiable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
OIL. Rnsiness PAYS.

Independence, Kan. Dec. 1.-THE. pro.
ductior of the first Banks gusher for -
DAYS. the second for eight days, the third
for three days and gets for a total of "a
days production 11,S42 barrels Of oil, an
Mr. Ranks ROYALTIES already at the rate of
over 500 day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
Christmas Rates via Missouri Pacific
Railway.

Rate will be fare and one-third to
points within 100 miles distance and
tween 100 and 200 miles distance. with
S,,sn1rourn selling rate of so cents
Dafas of sale. December "a. rs and 81,
and January /, good to return to Janu
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
rebeau,s Announcements.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 17.-George Te-
beau has announced that a National
league star would manage the Louisville
ball club next season. He refused to
give the name. Egan, Bohannon, Odell
and Kerwin will play here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17

PRODUCES better results IN two minutes?
Everything in the package. Simply add hot
water and set to cool. It's perfection. A sur
prise to the housewife No trouble, less ex-
pense. Try it to-day. In Four Fruit Fla
vors: Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, Rasp-
berry. At grocers. 10c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
A Worlds Bowling Record.

+. Erie, Dec. 17.-In a match bowling
contest last night the Blue Ribbon team
of the Central City League, established
world record for a five man team,
scoring a total of 1,164 pins. The for
mer record was 1,152 pins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
New Bank for Hunnewell.

Hunnewen, Kan, Dec. ia. J.
Smith of Beulah is trying to organize
a bank here to take place of the one
recently discontinued by voluntary
consent Mr. Smith will furnish $1,000
and the local parties to subscribe $4,000,
thus making a capital stock of $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-17
A omrantsed Cure for Piles

Itching. blind. bleeding or protruding
niles. Your druggist will refund money II
PAZO OINTMENT falls to cure you in
to Il days. SOC.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1903-05-07
Georeia's- Frui t Crop.

Columbus, Ga, special.-Fruit
growers throughout this section OF
the fruit belt, state that they will
have from one-third 10 one-half OF
a crop. In the Buena Vista re-
gion, 80 miles south Of Eere, the
crcpis expected to average fully
50 per cent. Tie general opinion
however, seems to be that the fruit
growing section Of southwest Geor-
gia will not average more than
one-fourth Of a crop. Many fruit
trees were killed 10y the recent cold
snaps.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1903-05-07
CATHOLIC CHURCH TIE SCENE OF A
AOF CONFLICT.
Pitched Battle In Which Prayer Books
and Broken Furniture Were the
NH siles-Women Participate.

Pitched Battle In Which Prayer Books
and Broken Furniture Were the
NH siles-yvomen Participate.
Joliet, ILL.,, Special.-A pitched
battle, in which prayer books and
broken furniture were the missiles,
took place in the Slavonic Roman
Catholic church here Sunday, when
the police arrived to quell the dis
turbance the belligerents turned
from each other and united their
forces against the officers. The
fight, which grew out Of factlonal
differences, resulted in no serious
bodily harm to any Of the 1000
men, women aid children who
were in the church when 1t began,
but the panic among the affrighted
women and children was the. cause
of Severe bruises. Bloody and lac
Grated faces and hands were evil
dences of the ierceness of the con.
test and the protests of Father
KelIar and others were unavaillng
to restore peace.
The men had been penned In by
a mob of angry women, who peated
the stronger sex with whatever
they could lay their hands On. The
men who could fed or jumped
from the windows, and when the
police arrived they returned to the
assistance Of the women. 1t was
not until the police had drawn
their revolvers and threatened to
use them that peace was restored
and arrests were made.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1903-05-07
A DOUBLE MURDER.
Officer and His Prisoner Shot to De.

Officer and His Prisoner Shot to Death.
Constable Monaghan and his
prisoner, the "Rev." D. NJ. Malone,
living at Wardell, twelve nileswest
of Charlottesville, Mo. were mur-
dered Sunday night by an armed
mob Of disguised men. Sheriff
Franklin has a clew to some mem
bers of the mob. Great excite
ment prevails throughout the
county.
Malone was one of the "sancti-
fed" preachers who infested the
country some time ago. He was
about so years old and had a wife.
Recently he became enamored Of a
grass widow, Hrs. Mary Frlll,
whom he converted to his faith,
and the two travelled together as
man and wife.
A warrant was issued for living
together uulawfulIy and Money.
han arrested them. It was too late
to carry them to charlottesville
and he took them to his residence
to be carried there the next day.
At II O'Clock Sunday night some
one called to the officer. When he
went to the door he was shot with.
out warning.
The mob then swarmed into The
house and shot the preacher dead
dragged his body into the wooc
and riddled 1T with bullets. Mrs
Frill was jailed Monday morning.
The shooting of the officer is
mystery.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1903-05-07
ARoMANT1C MARRIAGE.
4 Sumter Girl Travels Alone 5000 Miles
= to Wed tho Man She Loved.

Miss Claudia F. Mcclellan, the
sweet and charming daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mcclellan, of
Dingle Grove, met Mr.. Walter H.
Jones in Greensboro, N. c., FIVE
years ago. The acquaintanceship
ripened into a mutual love, and
sometime ago Miss Mcclellan re-
ceived a loving message telling her
to come to his far away home,
where he might claim her as his
own, as it was utterly impractica>
bic for HIM to come to South Caro-
lima. With true womanly deyo-
ton and womanly confidence she
bade mother, home and loved ones
sad farewell on April let, and
boarded an Atlantic Coast Line
Pullman for her future home in the
far northwest. The account of her
trip is very interesting. While
crossing the Mississippi Valley Sec
ton of country the car wheels were
covered with water from the Miss
issippi food for many miles at
different places, but she meyer grew
faint, but with dauntless courage
she continued her journey. She
speaks of the great kindness to her
Of men and women while en- route
When she told that she was
South Carolinian and travelled
alone she received many courtesies
Miss Mcclellan arrived at Hunt.
ly, Washington, her destination,
on the gg9sssssaa-eight days on the
road. On the evening ofthe 18th
the marriage was solemnizsd at tho
home Of the groom by Rev. E +.
Jones.
Mr.. Walter Jones, the groom, is
a cattleman and extensive wheat
planter. He is young man Of
sterling worth and great energy.
Mrs. Jones, the bride, is highly
pleased with her new home, and
praises the country very much.
She was member of the Episco-
pal church here, and was popular
with a host of friends. We wish
them much happiness and prosper
ity.-Sumter Herald.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1903-05-07
LIVED IN THREE CENTURIES
Death OF the Oldest Woman In Ala
bama. Age Was l16.

Mrs. Marsylla Keith, the Oldest
woman III the state of Alabama,
died Wednesday April 80, at the
age of l16 at the residence of J. D.
Long, 405 Heron treet, Montgom-
cry Ala.
Mrs. Keith had been bedridden
for about SIX yearsaand weighed
about 40 pounds at the time Of her
death. =
Mrs. Keith was born in Daring.
ton, S. G., in 17s7. s s descended
from the Scotch settlers as
over to America during the colo
niaI times. At the age Of Is she
moved with her parents to what is
now Montgomery, where she was
married to James Keith at the age
Of 16. A few years after her mar
riage Mrs. Keith and her husband
moved to Butler county but came
back to Montgomery in 1858, where
she had lived ever since. Mrs.
Keith was one Of the earliest set
tiers in Alabama.
She came to Alabama when, the
people we're few, and it took all
they could do to fight off the In
dams and grow enough to keep
them alive. Hence her education
was limited by circumstances, al
though she had a bright mind to
the end of her life.
Mrs. Keith has lived III the ad-
ministration of every president Of
the United States down to the pres
entt time, and hes hes aAlsse- sslsee- lived in
three centuries-1700, 1900 and
1900.
Mrs, Keith had 19 children, four
Of whom are now living.
The grandchildren are so scatter,
ed and numerous that no accurate
estimate can now be made of the
number. Twenty gTeat-grand-
children have been enumerated.
Mrs. Keith had two great-great-
grandchildren, the children OF Jack
Tally. whose wife was a Miss Ella
Keith, the great-grandchlld of the
deceased.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1903-05-07
S4e, 900 WAS STOLEN
Wells Fargo Safe on Mexican Central
Opened.

Wells Fargo Safe on Mexican Central
Opened.
Mexico City, Special.-The fact
that the Wells Fargo Express Co.,
was robbed of $4,000 at Silalo last
Thursday morning has just come
to light. Peculiar circumstances
after ded the robbery. A smaltsafe
is usually carried from the through
Mexican Central train to the Office
and thence to Guanjuato train by
Courier.
On the morning of the robbery
the express messenger warned the
courier to be careful as the safe con.
tained a large srm Of money. In
stead of taking the safe to the Office
he took it home and called a num-
ber of friends and opened it. The
money was extracted and distrlbu'
ted. Following the discovery q
the robbery in Silas about 40 per
sons were arrested. All but SILL
600 was recovered.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1903-05-07
STOPPED AT ALTER.
Pastor Discovers Groom is Divorced aad
Declines to Perform Ceremony.

Pastor Discovers Groom Is Divorced aad
= Declines to Perform Ceremony.
Hartford, Conn, Special. With
the bridal party approaching the
chancel and the church filled with
fashionable people Rev. DR.. God
win of Christ Episcopal church
refused to perform the ceremony
and dismissed the guests because
in reading the marriage license,
be found tie bridegroom had been
divorced ten years previously. The
wedding was TO have been between
Lincoln Chase, manager of ole OF
the largest department stores here
and Miss Gladys Geer, daughter Of
one Of the oldest residents Of Hart
ford and prominent S, cially.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1903-05-07
The Mckinley National Memorial Asso-
citation.

The Mckinley National Memorial Asso-
Postmaster A. NJ. Morris has re-
ceived from the Mckinley Nation
al Memorial Association a limited
supply of the certificates which
have been prepared for distrlbu-
lion to contributors to the monu.
ment fund as souvenirs of their
participation in that great enter
prise. The certificate is a heauti-
full work of art on which is given
an excellent reproduction of Mrs.
McKinley's favorite likeness of her
husband, together With a picture
of the Mckinley home in Canton
and of the White House. The
wording below the illustration is
as follows: "This certifes that
-, has contributed to the
fund for the erection of the nation.
al memorial at Canton, Ohio, IN
honor of William McKinley.'' The
workmanship and artistic effects
are of the very highest order, the
great house of Tiffany & Co., New
York, being the designers and
manufacturers. The supply in the
hands of Postmaster Morris is q
portion of the first edition of the
certificates and is sent here to en-
able those who have not as yet con.
tributed to do 30. Parties who
have already identified themselves
with the movement will receive
souvenirs direct from the Office of
the association or through local
committees.