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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
ODD SLEEPING PLACES.
Miss Jessie Alderman Has Occupied
2,7Oo Beds During Her Travels.

Few women have met with so many
extraordinary adventures in all parts Of
the world as Miss Jessie Ackermann,
the famous temperance worker. who has
circled the globe a dozen times In the
course Of her travels Miss Alderman
has slept in 2, 200 different beds and
among her resting places have been the
tomb of an Indian king, a Siberian con-
and a stable in Iceland. Writing Of these
strange dormitories in the March
HoUsekeeper, Miss Ackermann says:
The most refreshing rest Of my life
was obtained in a hammock swung high
in the trees beyond the reach Of beast
or serpent, in a jungle of Java In my
opinion, the bed itself plays but a small
part in the wooing of tired natures
sweet restorer." However, there was
one night when 1 thought 1 never would
go asleep. It was up in Alaska. A
young chief who had just succeeded his
father was to be formally installed with
dance by his subjects and he invited
me to be. present. The scene of the GER
emony was several miles from the viii
lage where 7 was stopping. During the
dance a terrific storm arose rendering
it impossible for me to return to the
village and a kind native invited me to
his hut for the night The family of
eleven slept on raised platform ex-
tending around three sides of the room.
Here I was invited to share the common
bed, but declined with thanks. and in
Dictated that 7 would climb uD into the
rafters, where fish and skins were dry
ing, although I had not the slightest
idea how I would ever accomplish the
feat, unless I could walk up the sides
of the house. One of the juvenile MEM
bers Of the family speedily climbed to
the lofty rafters, and having fashioned
the skins into the form of a bed de-
scended to help solve the problem OF
my ascent Every available box barrel
and chest was piled one upon another,
but even this makeshift of tower fell
short of reaching the desired haven OF
rest. Finally a bright idea seized the
lad Quickly mounting the pile and
stopping over in the attitude of one
playing at leap-frog, he politely notion
ed me to step upon his back Without
pausing % consider the probable fatal
consequences of my rash step Ito the
stepped lightly upon the young brave
back. and without any preparation for
the night, Sprang into bed. high above
the heads of the astonished natives.
Well I confess that I did not go right
to Sleep 1 gazed down from my inse-
cure perch upon the entire family gath
4 cred around the dying embers in the
center of the floor, where they We're en-
gagged in drinking fish oil out Of q
] Whalebone ladle. Their glistening white
teeth formed a striking contrast to their
/ painted faces as they talked and talked
and talked. The exasperating part (for
I am only a woman) was that 7 could
not understand a word they were say
ing and I was certain that they were
/ talking about me. However, sleep came
at last, after the family had retired tc
I their universal couch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
THE EMPRESS DOWAGER.
Her Appearance at New Years Re
eeption to the Ladies Of legation.

The Handwriting of the empress was
not perfunctory function. for she
shook the hand of each person, and
looked keenIy into her eyes, and dis
tinctIy separated her from her kind.
She has that rare possession of so much
charm in woman, a soft, caresslnS voice,
supplemented by an engaging smile, an
eager, observing alertness of expression,
and a notieeably gentle touch.
This formaity over, she left the
throne and all its formal greatness, and
came down among the children of men
comfort and pleasure of her guests OF
course chief favors were shown the
wives of the ministers as the first rank
ing ladies present, but she did not forget
those of lesser fame, and was Darticu-
larly attentive to the children.
Her first duty was to see that we
were served tea in a little drawing room
leading off from the throne room. She
was attended by about twenty-five priu-
cesses, and from the empress dOwager
down it was a beautiful picture of ORR
entail splendof and beauty The en-
press dowager was dressed in the ma
tiOnaI costume. consisting of d long
loose, saek-like garment reaching from
the neck to within about three inches
of the floor, over which is worn u short
sleeveless jacket They were made OF
blue satin exquisitely embroidered al
over in figures of butterflies, bats
chara cterS in gold denOting long life
and flowers, all in harmonizing colors
Her hair was dressed in the Manchuriaa
extension fashion. and adorned with
dozens of pearls, of varying sizes from
a penny down to a pinhead Her feet
were prettily dressed in tine embroid-
cred Manchurian shoes percned or
brackets; SO that she seemed taller than
she really was, for she cannot be quite
five feet tall. None of the ladies' had
small feet. The younger ladies wore diff
ferently colored gowns of the same style
as the empress with large clusters OF
brightly colored flowers in their hair
and. with only a few executions in the
case Of widows, their faces were most
artistieaIly painted a study in pink and
white, with a single blood-red spot or
the lower lip The effect of this kaleido-
soopic coloring can better be aginec
than described-Belle Vinnedge Drake
in Century
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
A Half Million People
Wrote Me and Got Well.

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
meovERN STARTS TRAINING
Ez-Champion Works on the Road and
in the Gymnasium

San Francisco, March 14-Terry Nc
Govern settled down to hard routine
was not far from At by the amount Of
exercise he took without particularly
extending himself. A six-mile road
jaunt in the morning would be consid-
cred enough for the first few days In
camp by an ordinary fighter, but not
so with Terry. A short rest followed
and the Brooklynite went into the gym.
He limbered himself up by the usual
bag punching and rope-skipping stunts
and topped off with some rapid bouts
with Eddie Cain and Kid Carter. Young
COrbett continues his long runs through
the park every day and will get into
the gymnasium at Sheehan's. The
superhuous flesh around the body that
was taken off for Hanlon has not been
allowed to return and his improvement
in condition is marked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
A FIREMAN BURNED
A CAN OF CHEMICALS WHICH HE WAS
HANDLING EXPLODED.
The Shock of the Explosion and His
injuries Wrecked HIS Nervous
System. How lie Escaped Re-
tIrement and Disability.

While moving a box containing a can
of acid for the chemical engine in the
central fire station at Indianapolis.
Ind, the can exploded and severely in
jured Fireman George H. Harmon. The
ambulance was called and the suffer
ing man was removed to his home at
No. 400 East South street, where it was
found he was severely burned about
the body and limbs. In telling a repor-
ter the story of his recovery, he said:
The pain was awful and the shock
to my nervous system was so great
that it aggravated a long-standing
trouble to such an extent that I feared
I could not again take up my work as
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My heart palpitated violently on the
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could not eat and did nothing but
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
Valley Falls Items.

Valley Falls, March 14.-Nearly 100
real estate transfers were recorded in
Jefferson county the first week of
March.
Rev. G. W. Braden, the local NJ. E.
pastor, is attending the Methodist con-
ference at Holton. He may be promoted
and succeed DR.. Madison as presiding
elder of this district.
city Marshal Barrett who has been
confined to his room for several weeks
with abdominal rupture, is very much
better.
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Ferguson's IS
months-old child which swallowed q
cambria needle a few days ago, followed
by an attack of pneumonia, is now con-
valescent.
The building boom here in town and
country is coming on this spring in a
heavy swell. Leghr & Son report that
they have booked orders for over $l2.OOe
worth of lumber and building material
for Immediate delivery.
E. Sunnerfelt will enlarge and add an
other story to his hardware and imple-
ment establishment.
1 J. P. Bachelor viii erect fine bust
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
GET oRPRANs, HOWE.
Litigation Over De Boissiere Property
Is Settled.

Ottawa, Kan, March 14.-AIl litiga-
ton between Troutman and Stone, of
Topeka, and the trustees of the Kansas
Odd Fellows Orphans home, for the
possession of the estate left by the late
Y. DeBoissiere, was settled here last
night when stipulation was signed
by Robert Stone for the plaintiffs, and
L. Q. Slime for the trustees. Troutman
and Stone are given immediate posses
sion of the home property, all personal
property now on the place and 81, 500 in
cash. All attachment suits are dis
solved. The costs in the main litiga-
ton which were settled by the supreme
court decision Of two months ago are
divided. Each side pays its own costs
in the attachment suit brought by
Troutman and Stone to secure the per
sonal property and rents and profits.
TrOutman and Stone had attached all
personal property of L. c. Slime in
Guiding his bank deposits and property
held in the names of his wife and sons.
Dispositions in these latter actions were
being taken here today when an ad-
journment was had this afternoon to
allow a conference looking to a COM
promise. One damage suit against the
sheriff for Sc. 200 had already been filed
as result of these attachments and
other similar actions were pending.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
SPORTING NEWS.
Billy Maynard Still Talking of
His Fights.
Has Not Yet Recovered From
McGOvern's Knockout.
PRAISES UP CORBETT.
Says the Champion Will Defeat
Terry Easily.
is Cooler, a Harder Hitter and
More Scientific.
PRAISES UP CORBETT.

New York. March 14.-Billy Maynard
who has fought both Corbett and Nc
Govern. is a firm believer in the SUI
periority of the former, whom he prac-
tically bested in a six-round bout. over
Terrible Terry. who put him out in the
fourth round. This is how he figures
out the fight between the two noted
feather weights.
After I had been knocked out by
Terry McGOvern. in Philadelphia.
stated that L still considered Corbett
McGovern's superior and the harder
puncher of the two. In view of the
fact that 1IcGovern had stopped me in
four rounds and Corbett was unable
to knock me out in six rounds. that
statement may have seemed strange.
I want it understood that i am not in
the least prejudiced in the matter, but
give my candid opinion when I say
that COrbett is the better fighter.
Il fought both men. My defeat at
the hands of McCOvern was a fiuke.
To begin with I was hit low-fouIed-
in the second round. That punch prac-
tically made me helpless afterward.
Stil I stayed two more rounds. With
COrDett j was good from start to finish.
The champion fought a pretty fight. He
simply fought me to a standstiu. I had
McGovern in a bad way several times
and would have finished him but for
the foul blow.
TO compare the men. Corbett is the
finished all-round fighter. while Nc
Govern only has two punches. In the
first place COrbett is more accurate. He
IS a good l0ng-range fighter as well as
effective at in-dghting. McGovern car
not fight al long range. When he tries
TO do so be is the finest target ever pu
up in the ring. All you've got to do Is
TO lab him
Both are good in the clinches, but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
Kansaa Citv,a Nov Park.

Kansas City. Mo, March 1.-THE
question over a park Tor the hansas
City American clup mas peen setIiea.
Work viii begin Immediately making
$40 900 improvements at Twentieth and
olive on a site that was secured under
a ten years lease over a year ago. The
local magnates, Gear and Tebeau, had
hoped to make arrangements for using
old Exposition park. but the price
asked with carrying the lease on the
new site made the rent over $1,000 a
year. The grounds are practically ready
for the building contractors, as they
were graded last. year. The bleachers OF
the new park will seat 1880 and the
grand stand $500 The park will be
completed in thirty days The grounds
are about a mile closer in than the
Western league park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
Tragedy Averted.

Just in the nick Of time our little boy
was saved, writes Mrs. w. Watkins o.
Pleasant City. o. Pneumonia had played
sad havoc with him and terrible cough
set in besides. Doctors treated him, but ne
grew worse every day At length we tried
Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton and our darling was saved He's now
sound and we'll. " Everybody ought TO
know it's the only cure for coughs. colds
and an lung diseases. Guaranteed by
Arnold Drug Co. 81 North Kansas ave
Price soc and G-00. Trial bottles free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
YANeER TO MEET MPADDEN-
Are Matched to Fight at Detroit on
March u

Chicago. March manager Consi-
dine of the Metropolitan Athletic club
of Detroit has secured the signatures
of the managers Of Benny Yanger and
Hugh McPadden to articles Of agree
ment, calling for a fight of ten rounds
in Detroit on March q, the weight to be
100 pounds at the ringside. Either Ben
Donnelly or George Siler win referee.
One of the inducements held out to
rangers manager was the offer of a
match on April % between Harry
Forbes and frankie Neal the San
Francisco fighter. Considine said that
he felt sure he could get the Neil party
to agree to terms Yanger and Nc
Padden will divide the purse on a basis
of rs per cent to the winner and . per
cent to the loser.
Yanger and kid" Abel viii clash at
Kansas City next Tuesday, and Hertz
win go there to look out for rangers
interests The Detroit match viii not
be affected by this match, as the Nc
Padden end consented to allow Yanger
to make this fight. The forfeit of $3.50
a side between Yanger and McPadden
win not be posted until after the con-
test in Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
NO <. U.-BAKER DEBATE.
State University to Participate in
Only Interstate Contests.

Lawrence, Kan, March 1.-THE Uni
versity of Kansas has withdrawn from
the debate with Baker university which
was to have been held in a few weeks.
The students and faculty feel that the
university, as the head of the colleges
of Kansas, should not participate with
the denominational institutions, but
should confine itself to contests with
other state universities which are on a
par with the university. In this way
there will be no occasion for any en-
counters between the students. These
encounters invariably result in the uni
versity being criticised, and from the
nature of things they are sure. to oc-
cur.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14

ager Selee has mapped out for the Cubs
for every day while staying here in
Los Angeles. Strict orders were issued
this morning for every man on the list
2:3O every afternoon while in California.
Today the actual training season start
ed. although the men were out in uni
forms yesterday afternoon Two weeks
is none too short q time to get into con-
dition and every minute VIII be made
use of in this delightful atmosphere to
get the Cubs in tiptop shape TO start
out on their long schedule.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
Weeks Signed with Nichols.

Kansas City. March 14.-Cy Weeks
who played last season with the Nevada
team in the Missouri Valley league. has
attached his signature to a Kansas CITY
Western league contract Nichols Will
probably play him in the outfield. In
the opinion of Jimmy Driscon, Nichols
IS very fortunate in having secured
Weeks, and also Kahl. DriscolI regards
Weeks as one Of the fastest players the
Missouri Valley league has turned out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
CHICAGO club at work.

Los Angeles. Cal, March 1.-THE
Cubs will play their first real ball game
Sunday, when they meet the local club.
President Morley has promised that Joe
Corbett. who is said to get IS. 900 a year
for pitching one game a week, viii be
in the box for at least a part of the
game. AS there are many Chicagoans
wintering here. it is expected thai the
attendance viii be large.
Hard work is the programme Man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14

Itching. blind, bleeding and protruding
piles. NO cure, no pay. All druggists ere
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.
discovery and 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, 1903-03-14
Bullman Win Ride for Keene.

Memphis, March IA. ". Schorr
stated last night that he had granted
James R. Keene's request made by wire
today for the services of Jockey Bull
man in the Crescent City Derby Satur-
day. Keene was acting for the owners
of Birch Broom. and Bullman, who re-
ported here today. announced that he
would take the mount on that colt in
the Derby
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
Norris, oolts to gtax on Coast.

San Francisco, March 14.-sombrero
and Cunard, two crack performers in
the stable of Green Morris, win not be
seen on New York tracks during the
coming season. The veteran owner an
nounced today that Sombrero will be
placed in the stud at Rancho Del PasO,
while Cunard, which pulled up very
lame in the Waterhouse cup, viii be
turned out next season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
FOR TOIEET AID BATH
Women Are Excluded.

Washington, March a. Secretary
Shaw has approved the recommen-
dalton Of the immigration officials and
the treasury department notified the
civil service commission It had been &c
cided not 70 continue the service of N0-
men inspectors at New York and Their,
fore the department could not call on
the commission for certification OF
eligibles for appointments for this serv-
Ice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
zimmer sienn Bnrolell-

Philadelphia, March 14.-"Chief'' Zin-
mer today wired the PhiladeIphfa Ma
tionai league officials that he had signed
Pitcher Fred Burchell, who played last
year with Evansville in the Three I
league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
DO YOU WAKE UP
In the Morning Feeling Tired
and Miserable?
Paine'sCelery
Compound
Viii Restore Lost Energy and Give You
That Vim, Snap and Strength
That You Should Possess in Springtime.

If you wake up in the morning feeling
tired and miserable, let us assure you
that nature is warning you of dangers;
you have commenced to drift on the
rocks and shoals of disease. Overworks
worry. harassing cares. or it may be ex-
cessess are producing their dire effects
Your nerves feel the shock and strain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14

physicians building at the southwest
end of the court and a hospital at the
northwest end
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14
10 Cure a Cod IN one Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. E. w. Groves signature on each box.25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-14

Dr. +. A Rooster, dentist, SIS Kansas
ave. Evening hours to 8. Phone 1874.
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PACIFIC THANsFER co.
Freight. furniture. baggage and
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Irish Water Spaniels-F. H. Mason
Butler; John Riphnger, Dolly Prince:
Cocker Spaniels--Mrs, Mae MELON
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Theodore Kaielloefer, Flo. X; j. V.
Pohlman. Ono; Mrs. H. Green, Blon-
die; c. w. Sharpless. Ben Ora, Freck-
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Dolly b.
Fox Terriers-J, p. Graves, Hlo
Kid. Teddy Leeds, Iripouis King, Homo
lulu Irene Irish Palola and Iriqouis
Flirt; +. w. Gilbert, Irish Paplin.
Boston Terriers-Alrs. G.. w. Ufford,
Petty II.
Dachsunds--Gus Meese, Tontine.
Scottish Terriers-J. ii. Travers.
Kootenay BABY
Russian Wolf Hounds--C. II. Carl
son. Stag.
Double-nosc William Rol-
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Black and Tan--Fanny Levy, Marvel.
GUS Vesto and Onida.
English Pointers. o. Stout, four
pups.