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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
Racing at New York.

New York, July 2.-Beldame, with
pullman in the saddle. won the Vernal
stakes for year old fillies at Sleeps
head Bay. This race brought out Is
good ones, with the Belmont pair, Bel
dame and Bride Path, favorites The
field ran well punched to the main track
where Beldame drew away and won
driving by one length from Monsoon,
who was half a length in front of Tepes.
The Hunters steeplechase over the full
course, was won easily by R. B. Sack,
who was admirably ridden by Sidney
]. Holloway. Jim Newman, the favor
lite, made the running for about two
miles, where Mara on Double Thong
sent his mount to the front. When
Strengthened out for the home run r. B.
Sack drew away and won by lengths.
Double Thong was second and Jim
Newman third. Satire the winner of
the last race. was bid up to $500 by
c. Fellows, Jr.. who got him for that
figure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
ATTEMPTEp sUIoIpE.
Wellington Young Man Despondent
and Sick.

Wellington, Kan, July Bert Brown,
a young man who worked at Seymour's
livery stable last winter, attempted
suicide about IL o'clock Monday night
by swallowing 10 cents worth of strych-
nine. After swallowing the drug he
went to the home of his wife's parents
at 909 West Harvey, and told them
what he had done DR.. ]. A Rae was
called and soon brought the young
man out of danger by the use of the
stomach pump.
Brown is about % years old and was
married to Gertrude Frank, of this city
about a year ago. Brown has spent
most of his time since then out of town,
but has been in town about three weeks.
His action was not much of a surprise
to those acquainted with him as he was
OF a very peculiar nature and liked to
talk of his family affairs. Shortly aft
er his marriage he deserted his wife,
and his last advent in the city was the
first time he has shown himself here.
Brown was pretty well under the ef-
fects of the drug when the doctor ar
rived, and considerable difficulty was
experienced in keeping him awake, but
he is resting all right today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
GRANTED A PERMIT.
Probate Judge Acts FavorabIy in a
Chanute Case.

Chanute, July 2-Says the Blade:
The probate judge granted Chase w.
Brown a druggists permit to sell in
toxtcating liquors last Saturday after
the fullest and most thorough investiga-
ton and consideration.
AS has been related in the columns of
the Blade from day to day, the opppsi-
ton to the granting of this permit were
strenuous in their efforts indeed. aud
evidently did all that could be DONE to
procure and produce evidence that Mr..
Brown had violated the law and was
not fit person to have such a per-
init.
The result is not only a victory for
Mr.. Brown and a vindication as to the
charges made against him but is a tri-
umph of common sense, and the pur-
poses of the prohibitory law. The pro-
hfbitory law is based on the presump-
ton that druggists may and of neces-
sity must sell intoxicating liquors and
upon the further presumption that the
people must have intoxicating liquors,
else the law would have prohibited the
sale for any purpose. But the opposi-
ton that has been made to druggists
permits in Chanute Is based upon the
theory and presumption that they are
not necessary, that 1t is wrong and that
they shall not be granted to any one.
II has been the common talk in the
town, that no druggist shall have his
permit renewed. Judge Jeffrey is a
strong temperance man, for aught we
know is prohibitionist, and this EN-
phasizes the matter. that even those
who take unto themselves the claim of
all the morality and good citizenship of
the city may be so blind as not to see
even common sense and fairness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
Racing at Joplin.

Joplin, Mo, July 2.-The initial meet
of the Joplin Racing association opened
at the new race tracks with a good
card, clear sky and a good attend
ance. In the 2:40 trot Turley, owned
by Leonard Madison, of Memphis
Tenn, won first money. Emma Nc
Gregor, owned by E. Knell, of Car
thage, carried off second money, and
Robert Bevins, owned by w. E. Web
ster, of Hickman, KY, third money.
Time, 2:2219, 2:S0A. 2:251z. Purse. 5000.
In the 3-year-old pacing race, Bee Gee.
owned by w. Thorn, of Shawnee. Okla,
took first money. Thelma D., owned BY
P, D. Dunlap, of GAINESVILLE, Ark, took
second money. and Bug Eye. owned by
A. D. Kell, of Fayetteville, Ark, won
third money. Time, 2:2714, 2:261z, 2:22H.
The third and last race on the pro-
gramme was a half-mile running heat.
The races will continue three days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
GOT HIS CLOTHES.
Sumner County Man Opposed to I'm
porting Help.

wellington, Kas.. July wiley Fox
is opposed to importing any more har-
vest hands like one he had. After a
weeks work the hand was paid of
Saturday night. Last night, between
and 10, Wiley and Noble were away
from the house a short time and the
harvest hand wrapped up two good
suits, a shirt and necktie, pitched them
out of an upstairs window, went down
and got them and disappeared. In one
of the pockets of one pair of pants was
two or three dollars in change.
The boys are busy harvesting the
wheat on the old home place, and
Wiley does not need the clothes badly
just now, but the time will come when
the harvest days are over. Anyone
seeing a harvest hand wearing two
suits of strange clothes will confer a
favor by reporting to Wiley Fox.
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TWO RECORDS BROKEN.
Alan-a-Dale Does Gallant Work-Mc-
Chesney Beaten.

Chicago, July 1.-Two worlds records
were broken at Washington park
Alan-a-Dale, running without the lash
of whip, lowered the worlds record for
one mile to 1:37 3-5. He accomplished
the feat in the first race of the day.
and handily beat Savable. In the fifth
race Rag Tag set the mark for seven
and a half furlongs at 1872 1-5. Alan
a-Dale, in the mile race, set the pace ali
the way. The fractional time of his
race was: Quarter, % is; half mile.
As 3-5; three-quarters, 1:12 3-5; one mile.
1877 3-5 Alan -Dale's time is the best
ever made over a circular track. The
former record of 1877 As was made At
Sheepshead bay in 1901 by Brigadier.
In that race Brigadier carried IL
pounds. Alan-a-Dale had up 1ic
pounds, and was ridden by Jockey
Crowhurst
The racing at Washington park
brought the downfall of McChesney.
who was beaten in the Great Western
handicap by John McGurk Nothing
but weight beat the gallant chestnut
horse. He carried 1874 pounds and was
conceding % pounds to the winner.
After rating McChesney for the first
mile, Jockey Dominick took him to the
front. An eighth of a mile out Nc.
Chesney looked like a certain winner.
but he tired under the heavy weight
John McGurk challenged him, and
Dominick began to whip McChesney.
The chestnut was done and John Nc
Gurk won by length. The time,
2:31 2-5, was a second and three-fifths
faster than the time of the American
Derby
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
FAKE RUMoRs
Have Already Been Started Out on
the Root-Gardner Match.

Buffalo, N Y, July 2.-The indica-
lions point to a record-breaking crowd
al the Gardner Root contest on the
afternoon of the Fourth of July Thu
betting is becoming hvelier as the date
of the contest approaches. Last nighr
several good-sized wagers were made
at even money.
From a logical standpoint it looks as
if Gardner, on the strength of his fight
with Root at Salt Lake City some time
ago. when he knocked the Chicago mar
out in the seventeenth round, should be
to favorite.
Rumors of fake fight, which are al
ways circulat ted on the eve of a big
fight, are flying thick and fast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
NATIONAL. LEAGUE STAMPING.
USE ALIENS FooT-EAsE

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen, nervous and
hot, and get tired easily. If you
have aching feet, try Aliens Foot-Ease.
1t rests the feet and makes new or tight
shoes easy. Cures aching, swollen,
sweating feet, blisters and callous spots.
Relieves corns and burions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort Try it to-
day. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe
dealers, 25c. Don't accept any substi-
tute. Trial package FREE address
Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy. N Z.
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LAWRENCE APPRECIATES.
Feasts the Soldiers who Are operat-
ing a Free Ferry.

Lawrence, Kas., July 2.-The men in
the ranks of the two engineering COM
panies of the regular army that are on
duty here, operating a free ferry to
connect the two parts of the city, were
given a supper by the women of the
town, and the event was deeply appre-
ciated by the men. A large hall was
secured for the supper, and the men
were given a change in food that they
enjoyed.
The officers had been feted at the
Merchants Athletic association pre-
Viously. and were entertained at din
ner at the New Eidridge by General
Henry Carroll, who was formerly sta
toned at Fort Leavenworth, SO that
the best of feeling prevails toward the
town.
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Baseball Gossip.

Tho Browns are now known as nose
breakers.
The Phillies and Reds have two tie
games to play of.
The Cincinnati outfield is polluted with
spring fever microbes
"Duclxy'' Holmes is the star hitter of
the Chicago team now.
AS a National League city, Boston il
deader than proyerbial door nail
Pitcher Mullin of the Detroits won Eis
first shut out game last Friday.
The nearest the senators can get to
victory these days is to have 1t rain.
The Bostons have toppled over the Ath-
letics. The Champs are now being led
When the Senators make their next visit
to ST. Louis they will wear football armor.
Sockalexis, the erratic Indian, has bobbed
up in a semi-professional team In ullhols-
Billy Lauder of the Giants has brother
who is shining as a star of the New haven
team.
1t must feel odd to Manager LOTUS to be
relieved of seeing the Senators play Ior
five days.
The Senators should smash the ball on
the nose instead Of getting smashed on the
nose themselves.
The western fans are getting their nrst
peep at Shortstop Moran Tney-are say
ing nice things about him.
Fred Lake. formerly a Boston windpad-
dist, is playing a wonderful pauoins game
in the New England league
The Clevelands can do better away from
home than in their own bailiwick. Prooa-
bly, too many frlenoS dl AOinc.
That Rurkett should resort to smuggling
is natural He is a rowdy ball player
Philadelphia North American
Jimmy Collins had great faith IN
Pitcher Gibson. who started the year in
poor form, but is rounding to in great
style.
The Detroit News says that Jack Town
send has struck his gait. His last two
games were beauties And yet he lost.
Faithful old Jake Beclley's picture will
soon be turned to the wall. His major
very fast now
Scoops Carey is the most versatile
first baseman in the league. When he can
not catch the ball with his mitt ne stops
1t with his face.
Amos Rusie once Amos the Great. pitch
ed four innings in game the other day
and not hit was made off him. He re-
fused to pitch longer, as his arm - mot
right yet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
Reno County Man Too Free With
Promises in Trouble.

Hutchinson, Kan, July 2.-B. c.
Strayer, of Haven township, was arrest
ed by Under Sheriff Lewis Monday. He
is charged with criminal assault, and
the charge is brought by Carl Miller
and his 17-year-old daughter, Rovena
Miller. Strayer was a farm hand and
worked at the Miller farm during the
past year. He played lover to Miss
Miller and has failed to keep the prom
ises made to her.
Strayer is said to be a divorced man,
and the officers say that his divorced
wife and child live in Hutchinson.
He has waived "a preliminary hearing
and his bond has been fixed at $1,000.
He has not yet raised this sum.
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A FAMOUS TRAINER.
Tim Murnen, Former Trainer of the
Trotting King, Cresceus, Injured.

Denver, Colo. July 2.-Tim Murnen,
once trainer for George H. Ketchem.
CresceuS' trials against time, was Sc
verely cut about the head at Overland
park. Murnen is training the stable
belonging to Judge E. A. Colburn, pres
ident of the Overland Park association.
While jogging Lady in Gray the latter
stumbled, presumably by catching her
shoes, and fell, throwing Murnen high
in the air from the sulky- He struck
on his head and face. His lower lip
was cut through and he suffered some
terrible bruises about the head. The
injuries will keep him in bed for some
Tina.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
wEATRER FoR JUNE.
DR.. F. n. Snow Says the Month Was
Exceeding Cool.

Lawrence, Kan. July 2.-The monthly
weather report of DR.. F. H. Snow OF
the University of Kansas says of the
weather for June that the month was
an exceedingly cool one, with much less
than the average wind. Its mean tenn
perature was lower than that of any
preceding June on the thirty-five years
record. The mercury reached 80 de-
grees on only one day. Altogether, the
temperature Of the month was quite
agreeable for comfort; no oppression
was felt until the 2Sth, when the mer-
curry rose steadily, reaching 81 degrees
on the Both. The remarkable lack of a
stirring breeze for many hours at
time during several days has lowered
the monthly run far below any previous
record in thirty years Only ten miles
of wind were recorded on the 7th, Sth
and 18th. and but twenty miles on the
Sd. 4th and 9Th. The highest run for
"a years was 55 miles, on the Both The
highest temperature was 81 degrees, on
the Both; the lowest was as degrees, on
the 1st. The rainfall was 81 inches,
which is 1.65 below the June average.
Rain in measurable quantities fell on
twelve days, in quantities too small for
measurement on one day. There were
six thunderstorms.
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WILL NOT SELL.
William Gerst Intends to Continue
Racing Trotters.

Nashville. Tenn, July 2.-The story
that William Gerst would sell all of his
trotters and PAGERS at Lexington this
fall is denied here. The principal
horses, thirteen in all, including New
Richmond, 2:0SA, Cousin Madga, 2:1e,
ington today, where they will be
shipped for racing on the circuits.
From Lexington Mr.. Gersts string win
be taken either to Cincinnati or to
Hartford, and will be campaigned most
of the way around the Grand Circuit.
The Gerst thoroughbreds, headed by
Fore and Aft. viii be shipped from Chi
cago to st. Louis this week, where they
will race.
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Rode Under False Name.

New York. July 2.-Gannon. the IA
nous jockey, under contract to James
r. Keene, has been riding under an as
sumed name. His father appeared at
the Sheepshead Bay track and so an
nounced the fact.
Gannon's right name is Williams. The
Jockeys contract with James r. Keene.
which calls for a retainer of SIS, 900 a
year. is null and void, inasmuch as
Cannon made the contract when a
minor and that he introduced an uncle
as his own father in order to satisfy the
Keene attorney as to the sanction of a
guardian.
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Kramer Wins the Race.

Pittsbur, July Frank Kramer,
the "golden-haired'' champion OF
Orange, N. J., won the six-day bicycle
race at the Colosseum last night after an
exciting finish. The time for the last
lap was under IS seeonds-the- previous
miles. The riders finished in the follow
ing order: Kramer, Lawson, Bargett,
J. Bedell, Krebs, Schneider and Lake.
1t was a great fight for victory, as it
meant trip for the three fastest riders
to Australia to compete in the fall
events there next year. Kramer, Law
son and Bargett will surely go.
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BEET CROP INJURED.
Sheriff Jessup Reports Bad Condi-
tons at Garden City.

Hutchinson. july 2.-Sheriff Jessup,
of Garden City, was in town on bust
ness. He says there are not so many
beets there this year as last, as the
freeze late in May hurt the crop con-
siderably and some Of it was not re-
planted There was a hail storm later
which did considerable damage but the
crop is looking fairly well although not
as fine as last season.
Last year Finney- county in the vicin-
ity of Garden City raised beets with the
largest percentage of saccharine mat
ter of any place in the Arkansas valley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
Larned Wins Tourney.

Philadelphia, July 2.-The round robin
tennis tournament on the grounds of
the Germantown Cricket club in which
w. A. Larned, the national champion;
Beals c. Wright, champion of Massa-
chusetts, and w J. Clothier, the Penn
sylvania state and intercollegiate cham
pion, were entered, came to an end to-
day and Larned won first prize. Clothier
captured second place. The final match
in the tournament was between Larned
and Wright and the national champion
won three of the four sets played. The
score was 6-3, 81, 81, 6-3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
SHE SUES A DRUGGIST.
Woman Says He Got Her Husband
Drunk $4,000 Worth.

Winfield. Kas., July Susan Kirk.
of Arkansas City, has filed a $4,000
damage suit in the district court
against c. c. Scott, a druggist of that
place. She alleges in her petition that
her husband, with whom she is living,
is addicted to the drink habit, and that
since July, 1900, he has been in various
stages of intoxication, thus depriving
her of her means of support. She
claims that he spent the money that
rightfully belonged to her at Scott's for
drink.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
Termination of Fort soott.

Fort Scott, Kas., July City Asses
sor Swain has just compiled a COM
plete list of the population of the city
for this year and filed it with the
county clerk, and it shows a good in
crease over that of last year. Accord
ing to the report, the city has gained
about 1000 in population within the
past twelve months. and is still grow
ing all of the time. 1t is believed that
there viii be still greater gain in the
population of the city within the next
year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
MUST PAY DOG TAX.
The Crusade at Chanute Has Brought
in $500.

SADIE for Chanute will begin again to-
day. The results to date are that $500
has been paid into the city treasury
by dog owners. The officers are de =
termined that all the rest shall pay.
man will be started out who Will
make a house to house canvass and
where he finds dogs upon which no
license has been paid, the owner will
be given two days notice In case no
does rot make good by that time a
warrant will be issued for his arrest
dating from the time he was notified.
and then the machinery of the law will
get in its work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-02
AT PITTSBURG.

Ratteries-Willard. Taylor and
Lawson and Scrant.
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Racing at st. Joseph.

ST. Joseph, No, July 2.-The midsum-
mer race meeting at Lake Contrary
park opened with a good field of starters
in each event. and barns full of horses.
First race-One mile dash; purse $125.
Little Lewis won. Metrophony second,
Harry Wood third. Time-1:48.
Second races mile dash; purse 800.
Percy Clark won, Hoppell second, Grant
Star third. Time-1:041z.
Third race-Half mile dash; purse S75-
John Wood won, Queen Victoria sec
ond; Hamlin third. Time-:50.
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Racing at Detroit.

Detroit, July Edward Corrigan's
6-ye&-old mare, Sardine, won the fea-
ture event. a sprint of six furlongs. at
Highland park. She carried the favor
ite Whisky King. off his feet in tbs.
first five furlongs and under a stout
pull covered the distance in 1:13%. The
racing was characterized by big fields
and close finishes and Jockey Walsh
carried off the riding honors by pilot.
ing two winners and two seconds. Lii
lienette fell in the race for 2-vear-old
fillies, and Jockey O'Connor was
knocked unconscious, but was not 9TH
erWiSe hurt.
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Racing at st. Louis.

ST. Louis. July 2.-The racing was
fair and patronage good at Delmar
park. Two Lick, an outsider, won the
feature. Miss Mae Day and Groin
Dor were second and third Three
quarters of a length separated the three
horses. GALES, al the false price of 6
to l, won the third race easily, leading
from start to finish.
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A report was about town today that
as a result of the peculiar betting
Gardner was to lay down to Root.
The betting up to today has not been
heavy. but some large wagers were
registered at the different sporting re-
sorts about town today.
There will be an unlimited amount
of betting done when the men get into
the ring Saturday, as a large crowd
is expected to attend.
Root and Gardner when they step
into the ring will be the fittest of the
fit
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New York. July George Bothner,
the lightweight champion wrestler of
the world, will again stake his title in
a match This time it will be against
Max Luttbeg, the clever St. Louis light
weight. The bout will be to a finish.
and the men agree TO weigh in at the
ringside at 135 pounds. 1t has not yet
been decided as to where the bout will
be brought off.
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For Lifting Fallen Grain.

The apparatus for lifting fallen
wheat, a Wellington invention is work
ing very successfully in harvest fields
where the wheat has been knocked
down by hail. One field of $50 acres.
where the wheat was lying fat upon
the ground and which was about to be
given up as a total waste, has been
raised and harvested by the binder at
tachment. 1t is not known who orig
mated the idea.-W ellington News.
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o,Brian Rests Kid Garter.

Philadelphia, July 2.-Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien had the better of the sin
round bout last night with Kid Garter.
of Brooklyn, at the Industrial Athletic
club The fight was a hard, clean and
fast one from start to finish. Both
men took punishment, but neither man
was badly hurt O'Brien drew first
blood; he cut Carter over the eye in
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Related to President Adams.

Salira, Kas., July 2.-Mrss Sarah
Adams Day, aged "a years, a distant
relative of President Adams. is deuo
here. She was born at verhill, n.
H., November 7, 1919 She came TO
Kansas in 1871 from Illinois.
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AT MILWAUKEE.

Dale Gears American association team
gave the Milwaukee team a stronger grip
on first place in the pennant race by al
lowing Cantnlon's men TO capture boJn
games by scores of to 5 and to o.
Score by innings: R. e.
MILWAUKEE, --...--V v y y V0 - , D
Kansas City ..........O 8 $4,000 0-5 II D
Batteries-Gibson and Butler; Elliott,
McGill and Wood
Second game-Score by innings: R.H. Z.
Milwaukee 1890. i v y L 30 ~ U
Kansas City ..........0 0 o 900 90 4
Batteries-Eniott and Wood; Durham
and Butler.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.


After losing eight straight games Toledo
batted out a victory. Eason was batted
all over the field, while Crystal kept the
hits well scattered. The game was called
at the end of the eighth inning on ac-
count of darkness. Attendance, 100.
Score by innings: RH.E
Toledo -. ..........3 0 ] 321-12 81 0
Louisville 80. ........0 0 2 90 00-3 S 2
Batteries-Cristall and Kleinow; Eason
and SchrieVer.