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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
DEMAND FOR THE BIBLE
Is Reported to Be Increasing in Mo-
hammedan Countries.

New York, April 25-The American
Bible society's annual report of its lie
want agency was made public today.
The report says the agency has been
subjected to harassing influences due
to political and social conditions in the
east In Macedonia the movements of
the coloorters have been restricted and
they have gone about only a the risk
of personal danger. The demand for
the Bible is increasing in the countries
of the Levant agency. and while in the
greater part Of the territory there has
been no marked movement among the
evangelicals. says the report, there has
been a most remarkable ouickening III
the territory of the central Turkey
mission. Attention is called to the
marvellous changes in hearts and lives
Syria.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
KANSAS news.
Chanute Citizens Will Be Com
PEELED to Live in Tents.
People Are Coming Faster Than
Houses Can Be Built.
BIG BOOM IN PROGRESS
Thirty Families En- Route from
Springfield, Illinois.
Are Travelling Overland-Will
Buy Several Blocks.
BIG BOOM IN PROGRESS

Chanute, Kas., April 25.-Thirty
Springfield, Ill, families have started
overIs nd from that point to make Cha
mute their home, and will arrive here
about a week from this Saturday. This
is the word brought to Chanute by a
gentleman from Springfield. DR.. Miller
by name, who says he is a veterinary
surgeon and is going to start a hospital
here. He came by the overland route.
and has brought with him four teams
and wagons, showing up first at the
south brick plant
The thirty families have already
started. he says.and will want to buy
about six blocks somewhere in the city,
all of which win no doubt be read with
intense interest by the real estate men
of town.
And thus the people are heading to
Chanute- With houses all full, it be-
gins to look now that Chanute viii be
city OF tents before the summer is
over. as people are rolling in much
faster than houses can be built.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
AMERIcAN LEAGUE srANDING.
RaaabalI Gossin.

It is up to the umpire to be good. His
season of trouble is here
The Boston papers and fans have de-
cided to call Abbiticchio ''Batty'' for
short.
A player named Jackson, of the St.
Paul club. is said to be a great bats
man.
Dummy Hoy is playing with Los An
geles, the leaders in the California
League.
The St. Louis Nationals are turning
over their spare material to Nichols, OF
Kansas City.
Pickering looked yellow" to the
Quaker City fans. Fultz's place is not
easily filed, after all.
The error columns of the National
League clubs are very fat this year. Is
there a premium for bungles2
The Chicago Americans will have a
new club house. which Will be equipped
with plunge and shower baths.
George Brown. the Washington boy
on the McGraw team. made the first
home run this season in the National
League.
The California pitcher, Schmidt. out
pitched the great Mathewson in the
first of the New ork-Brooklyn series
/ of games.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
HE BROKE JAIL.
J. D. Moore, of Moran, Is Recaptured
at His Sisters Home.

Moran Kas., April 25.-J. D. Moore.
who was captured here two weeks ago
for stealing a horse in Bourbon county
and broke Jail at Fort Scott. where he
has been awaiting trial, was recapturec
five miles north of here Friday at the
home of his sister. where he had gone
to get some clothes before making his
final getaway. The sheriff of Bourbon
county, w. T. Monahan, came here on
the early morning train and captured
him.
Moore did not get there until after
the sheriff did He walked from Fort
Scott, and says he cut through the
fields to avoid meeting anyone who
might be looking for him. The jailes-
Moore in getting away was said by the
sheriff to. be in a pretty bad condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

larity, dries weakening drains, heals N
hammation and liberation and cures fe-
male weakness. It makes weak women
strong and sick women we'll.
wyour medicine ainaost raised me from the
dead y writes Mrs Edwin II. Gardner, of Egypt,
Plymouth Co, Mass, Box ~ Ny urine was
ike brick dust, and had pain all over me and
such dragging feeling it seemed ] could not 40
my house work. I had to sit down TO wash the
dishes, even. In the year 1887 was 50 SICK
did not care to live and prayed many times that
God would take me one day I found little
book I read It and wrote to Dr.. Pierce and N
a few DAYS received an answer decided TO try
his medicine and to-day am well woman
have no bsckache 10 headache, no pain at all
I used always to have headaches previously 70
the monthly period and such pain that would
roll on the floor in agony took three oottte4
of DR. Pierce's Fsvorfte Prescription ana three
Of Golden Medical Discovery and three v1ais
Of DR. Fierce's Pleasant Pellets, and was COM
pletely cured.n
Accept no substitute for Favorite Pre-
scription1 There is nothing just as good.
DR.. PieTce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser-sent fire. on receipt of stamps
to cover expense Of mailing only Send
II one-cent stamps for the book in paper
covers; or 81 stamps for the cloth bound
volume Address Dr.. R v. Pierce
Buffalo, N. X
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
Chanute Gets Bic Firm.

Chanute, April 25-The Oil Well Sup
ply company is moving its machine
shops from West Virginia These shops
were the largest in that territory
The shops We're taken apart and ship
ped here in sections, and are being
erected Immediately south of the Griffin
mill. The shops comprise three de-
partments, the blacksmithing shop the
machine department and the general re-
pair shops. The machinery and fixtures
are very heavy and of the latest pattern
A full force of mechanics viii be en-
ployed in the shops, and an expert joint
turner in the east will be sent here as
soon as the shops are in operation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

Chicago, April 25.-Gregor K, the
Derby candidate, held at / to in the
fourth event. the feature at Lakeside
was beaten badly failing to finish in
side the first three in a five horse, one
mile race. He carried only SO pounds
and was regarded as sure winner. He
led his field for six furlongs by a good
margin, but when Dominick sent DR..
Stephens after him Gregor x. quit bad
ly and finished seven lengths back in
fourth place and all out. Rain began
to fall after the fourth race and made
the track stickY and holding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
Yves oppoaed I'd Banks.

Kinsley. April 25-Peter Thauer. a
farmer living five miles west of Kinsley,
near the Santa F'e railroad tracks, was
robbed Friday of $3.50 Thauer lives
alone and was out herding cattle. He
saw some men leaving his place, and
when he went to the house and found
he had been robbed came to Kinsley and
notified the officers, who at once COM
menced arresting all the tramps in sight.
Three hundred and twenty dollars and
a revolver were found near the railroad
tracks, and close search is being made
to find the balance of the money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
NATIoNAL LEAGUE sTANpING
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

AT KANSAS CIIY-
Fridays contest was by far the best of
the week There was the uncertainty that
mas been lacking in the other games and
the situations throughout the contest were
enough to cause the most pfslegmatic TO
catch the spirit of excitement. A1inneapO-
lis at two different stages had golden op-
portunities to unite the score. but AcDon-
aid pulled the Blues through without the
bases being emptied after there was Mil
Ter on each corner leading way off for the
nOtfoot home
Score by innings;
Kansas City ..-...-.........2 0 Is
Minneapolis ........ ........0 o 0 0 o 3 I o C-4
Batteries-McDOnaId and Maloney; Spor-
er and Yeager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

Itching, blind, bleeding and protruding
piles. No cure, no pay. All druggists are
authorized by the manufacturers of Pazo
Ointment to refund the money where it
fails to cure any case of piles. no matter
Of how long standing. Cures ordinary
cases in six days; the worst cases in Il
DAYS One application gives ease and rest.
Relieves itching instantly. This is a new
discovery ana it is the only pile remedy
sold on a positive guarantee. no cure, no
nav. Price SOC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

Olivet, April 25.-Thomas NJ. Iixins
and G. D. Wfkerson of Lawrenceburg,
Mo- undertook to get on first SO.
westbound freight at the grade, one
mile east of this city. Likins fell under
the train and had both feet crushed. He
is a single man, aged zS. Both limbs
were amputated between the knee and
ankle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
Racine Id "a. Lonia.

ST. Louis. April 25.-A light rain did
no more than settle the dust on the
track at Kinloch park. The track was
ia splendid condition. The feature, the
gentlemen riders race. was won by
Mary Moore at 10 to 1. with Mr.. Van
studiford up Eda Riley was only beat
en- by a neck and coming fast. TWO ia
Vorftes, a second choice and two third
choices also won.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
Nebraslka 8; indian s.

Lincoln, Neb., April 25.-Nebraska
university was Outbatted by the Ne
brasza Indians by a considerable mar.
gin, but the Aborigines could not field
at critical moments and threw away
a good chance to defeat the Cornhusk-
ers.
Score by innings: R.H.E.
Nebraska .... OO41O12 G
Indians .... 30 o I DOL 1 % 6
Batteries-Lengansic and Bender
for Nebraska; Snow, Waukeson and
short Bull, for Indians
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
At INDIANAPoLIs

Pennant day was apprOpriately cele-
brated here when Indianapolis won by a
score of Il to /. Williams had things al
his way and perfect support did the rest.
The champions flag of 1902 was unfurled
before $500 people in a misting rain. The
weather cleared for the game.
Score by innings. r. H E
indianapolis 2OO27 O0O1-l2 Is 0
Louisville -. ......-1 0 o 0 0 O. 5 8
Batteries-V Williams and Heyden; Coons
and SchriVer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
BODY Found IN Corn Shock.

Eureka April 25-The body of an IN
known child was found in corn shock
in the field of Constable A. J. Howell, at
Virgil. east of here. Friday afternoon.
hiding place several days and marks
on the body indicated foul treatment.
An inquest is being held before a justice
Of the peace at Virgil.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
YOUNG ooRBETr MAKES MATCH
Champion Agrees to Put Out Billy De
Coursey in Six Rounds.

Salt Lake, Utah, April 25.-Young
Corbett has signed by wire for a fight
with Billy de Coursey in this city on
May 1. Billy Lavigne of san Francisco,
who has charge of the affair, writes here
that Corbett has agreed to put De
Coursey out in six rounds or forfeit
side bet Of $500 and that the latter ac-
cepted the proposition. According to
Lavinge, the pair met in Harry Cor
belts saloon one day last week and
Corbett made the bluff that he could
easily dispose of De COursey; the latter
promptly accepted the proposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

between the local and the kansas city
Western league teams. But at that Il
was interesting. the Saints winning by
a score OF IA to Is. The game was re-
plete with loose playing and heavy bat
ting, there being totals Of q runs, %
hits and IS errors. Five pitchers were
used.
Score by innings: r. HE
Kansas city "a 0 8 0 0 la 10 5
st. Joseph .....2 0 0 3 ? 3-14 Is >
Batteries-Messitt and Ulrich: Kill
leley and Gable; Garvin, Parvin, CHM,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

New York, April 25.-Four horses fell
ia the third race at Aqueduct, but the
four boys escaped with a shaking up.
Agnes Brennan, a to 10 favorite, won
the WoodhaVen stakes easily by a
length from Ninepin. who in turn was
half a length in front of Wizard. C. e.
Smiths horse, Grand Opera, again show
ed the great form he is in at present
by carrying III pounds and going seven
furlongs in 1:27, which is a track record.
Ihree faVorites won.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

New York won an uphill game from
Boston. Taylor was batted out of the box
in the first two innings, out Cronin was
ing the rest of the game. Attendance, COCO.
Score by innings: R.H. z.
New York .......00O O3011 8
Boston ...... ..........21 so 90 / 0 Cd 4
Batteries-Taylor. Cronin and Warner
and Bowerman; Wills and ktttredge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

San Francisco. April 25.-Long priced
horses We're again to the fore at Oak
land The Fiddler opened proceedings
by winning at odds of 30 to I, and
among the other outsiders to score were
Libbie Candid and Lizzie Rice. Weather
dne; track fast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

The baseball season was opened here
with a parade by the Columbus and Toie-
do players, followed by an interesting
game at Neil park. The game was char
acterized by hard hitting. Attendance, l.
200.
Score by innings: R.HE.
Toledo ..........oO 2OOO40-6 9 3
Columbus ...... 90 3 3 o o 50 Is ,
SIattery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
lola 5; Emporia COLLEGE 4.

lola, kas.. April 25.-Iola defeated the
EmDoria college team in a ten inning
game. Root struck out 10 men and was
always elective. Lamar was hit hard
er, but got away luckily. lola had men
on bases when winning run was scored
Score by innings. R.HE
Emporia o.. 30 o 5000 2O-4 . ?
lola .-.- ......0 . 0 90 Is 5
Batteries - EmDoria, Lamar and
Mosess lola. Root and Huffman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
Mcleod the Better Wrestler.

Buffalo, n. Y. April 25.-Dan Me-
Leod. of Hamilton. Ont. has defeated
Jim Parr. the English champion wrest-
Ter. Mcleod won the first fan in 81
minutes, Parr the second in IL minutes.
Mcleod the third and deciding faL..
Mcleod was a - to / favorite.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
Their Golden Wedding.

John c. Sparks of this place celebrated
their golden wedding. Among the gifts
was a purse filed with gold pieces two
of which were coined in 1853, the year
of their marriage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

Abilene. April 25.-Mrs. NJ. A Jolley.
for many years proprietor of a leading
millinery store here. is dead with can
Ger. She was compelled recently to close
her store because of illness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
AMERIoAN LEAeUE.

AT " AoFdINtIION-
Tannehin was in poor form and the
wretched fielding Of the New Yorks en-
abled Washington to win easily. Attend
ance, $500.
Score by innings: R II. e.
Washington ..-- I'D / 0 o 0 OF IL /
New York ..-..........0O 0 0 0 0 1 0 0-1 8
Batteries-Patten and Clarke; Tannehill,
Wolfe, O'Connor and Beville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
AT BROOKLYN
-AHlrn- Il. L. $3.50

Timely batting in the seventh and eighth
innings enabled the Phiadelphias to shut
out the Brooklyns here. Attendance, 2 500.
Score by innings. H E.
BROOKLYN ........0 0 0 o 900 90 9 8
Philadelphia 49,. 30 0 o o. g
-Thielman and Ritter; Mitchell
and Roth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

Young proved a stumbling block for the
champions and Boston won by a narroW
margin The locals only tally was made
on a wild pitch. Attendance, 5000.
Score by innings: r. H E.
Boston -. ......-0011OOO0O- 6 /
Philadelphia .... III o 0 O00OO-l
Batteries-You Dung and Farrell; Plank and
Powers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
Danger Of Colds and Grip.

The greatest danger from colds and grin
is their resulting in pneumonia. If rea-
sonable care is used. however. and Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy taken. all danger
viii be avoided. Among the tens of thou
sands who have used this remedy for these
diseases we have yet to learn Of a single
case having resulted in pneumonia. witch
shows conclusively that it IS a certain PR
ventive of that dangerous disease. 1t will
cure a cold or an attack Of the grip in
less time than any other treatment. It is
Pleasant and safe to take For sale by ali
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
NATIONAL LEAGUE

7
In a long drawn out and loosely played
game. Pittsburg won in the eleventh,
when two men were out on Bransfeld' s
long hit to center. scoring Wagner.
Score by innings R.H.E.
Pittsburg 49,. - 0 I / 0 o 0 1 0 Is Is 5
St. Louis -.........0 2 0 90 / 90 OF 6 5
Batteries-Doheny and Smith; Rhodes and
O'Neil
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AMONG THE FEW.
Not Many Cities Besides Topeka Show
Loss in Bank Clearinga

New York, April 25-The following table,
compiled by Bradstreet. shows the bank
clearings at the principal cities for the
week ended April %. with the percentage
of increase and decrease, as compared with
the corresponding week last year:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

For a number Of years was troubled with
Dyspepsia and Indigestion. II grew into the
worst form. nothing used did me any good.
Finally | tried Kodol and after using four
bottles was entirely cured. Kodol does all
that you claim for.it. I recommend it TO all
sufferers from Dyspepsia and Indigestion
Mrs. Carrie Granfill. Traysl.T.
Kodcl digests what you eat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
St. Joseph IA; Kansas CITY 10.

st. Joseph, Mo. April 25.-St Joseph
sans saw remarkable exhibition of
baseball here in an ante-season contest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
Dickinson County Resident Dead.

Abilene, April 25.-Mrs. T. J. Ianey.
one of the early settlers in the county,
who came here in the cattle days. is
dead at her home near Ta1mage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
A WOMAN'S PRAYER.

It is notable that In the dependency
caused by woman1y diseases, there seems
to many suffering woman no way OF
escape from pain except at the price OF
life itself. It would be sad to record
s.1ch a story of struggle and suffering exc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25
10 Cure a Cola in one Dav

Take Laxative Brorno Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money If it fails 70
cure. E. W Grove signature on each box-25c-
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Irene Horner. soprano.

Teacher of Voice, Studio sS2 Tyler
Hours 10 q. m. to 2 p. m. and to 8 p. n.
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- - - -
cept for the fact
that in such dire
distress many a
ON an b a 8
found a ay
back to health
and happiness by
the use of DR..
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription.
This great REM
edy for womanly
ills has we'll been
called IA god
send to weak and
sick women" It
establishes regu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-25

April is one of the best months in the
year to visit California. Colonist rates
to California points via the Santa Fe.
March 9 to June Is. 1903.
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For indigestion

rsings, flne eating bching
burn appetite and loss OF strength Of the symptoms the
endure whose stomach and digestive fail digest and aate
the food they not cured caah Of the stomach the result
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city Ticket once. Union Pacinc
Railroad. SIS Kansas avenue
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ton as they exist in a healthy stomach. It
cleanses. purifes and sweetens the stomach,
and cures positively and permanently all
stomach troubles, indigestion and dyspepsia.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-08-30

partments OF the, game. They could hit and
run bases with the best Of them; Not 30
with the modern backstop. II he happens
to transform himself into ''human niger
and and wind pad he &C Considers himself worth
A careful survey Of the lists of catchers
Of the teams Of both leagues will show Just
how much this department Of the game has
Take. for example. the catehers of the
league. Barring LOU Criger. Collins
might as well have set Of INDIAN cigar
them tie rest aSf Of lis cstehsrs. Fsrrel would look
better catching elusive law breakers in a
sergeants uniform than trying to catch
baseball in a players uniform. Stahl. SO
about what his name implies, a vast stall.
and that is about all.
BEMIS Is FAIRLY CLEVER.
In Bemis. Cleveland has a clever enough
man, but Abbott is q dummy" beyond dis
pute. The athletic pair. Sehreck and
Powers, are fair. schreck being pinhead.
hut having q slight advantage as back.
stop over Powers. As baSerunners and
hitters neither one can compare with
Kelly, Ewing or Bennett in their palmy
days.
IL really a first.class receiver as well a.
first-class disturher the New York Amer
leans haven't q catcher OF class. Beville.
with his Jovelike brows and numbering
ways, does not look as though he were des-
Detroit has Mcclure and Buelow. and
no one could hardly be accused Of calling
either Of these players stars Of the national
The Browns pair, Kahoe and Sugden. are
no worse than the rest. and hardly any
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-08-30

Jesse Burkett stfll leads the. Browns.
batsmen. the old reliable being back in the
800 brigade. Anderson ranks next to Bur-
kett in the list Of local sluggers, the big
first sacker batting at 2s5 clip. Heidrick
has taken a mighty fall. and is now batting
less than .27o-a figure that he should ex-
ceed by at least thirty points.
In both club batting and aggregate slug
gfne the Browns rank seventh. In fielding
the local American Leaguers have a high
rank, Anderson leading the first basemen,
while Padden ranks well with the second
sackers and Wallace is the third best short
stop. according to dope, In club fielding ST.
Louis leads the League.
OF the local pitchers Wee Willie" Sud-
hon Is easily the best. having won nineteen
and lost nine games this season. Powell.
the next best slabman of the McAleer camp,
has won only ten games out Of his twenty
six chances. Sievers has won only seven
games out Of nineteen tries.
Napoleon Latoie retains his place as lead
er Of the American League batsmen. with
Cy Young second. Eighteen men are bat
ting 800 or better-a poor showing. as COM
pared with the Nationals. The base-run-
OFT Of The s rival league. but the fielding is a
distinct shade better in the American
figures than In those Of the older organiza-
tion.
Detroit leads In team batting, the Ath-
1etics second.
Tannehill and Howell. among the pitchers.
still have perfect fielding records. Kittridge
leads the catchers. and Anderson the first
basemen. Mccormick shines at second,
while Lave Cross and Coughlin are tied at
third. Moran leads the shortstops, while
the gardeners. st. Louis leads In team Held
ing, Boston second. The figures: