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Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
Modern Biblical Ignorance.

The prevalent optimism concerning
the present condition of American edu-
cation as a whole is broken by an al
most unanimous confession of failure
in one particular. The typical young
American of today. 1t is generally ad-
mittcd, does not know the Bible as his
father knew it. 1T is apparent" be-
gins a recent resolution of the National
Educational association, that familiar
ity with the English Bible as a master
piece of literature is rapidly decreas-
ing among the pupils in our schools"
In all the comments that have been
provoked by the rest of the resolution
there has been scarcely any attempt to
question the truth of this preamble. A
few years ago public opinion. within
the churches at least. was shocked by
President Thwing's revelation of the
ignorance of number Of college stu
dents whose acquaintance with Biblical
illusions and quotations he had tested
by means of an examination paper
Since then the decadence of American
education in this respect has been the
topic Of many jeremiads from the pull
pit and in the press. journalists lament
ing that the style of speech and writ
ing has consequently deteriorated and
preachers bewailing a resultant lower
ing of the moral standard.-Herbert
w. HOrwill in Atlantic.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
powIe,s Host Leaves New York.

New York, Nov. 2.-The closing day
Of the visitation of Dowie's restoration
host to this city was celebrated with
almost continuous services at Madison
Square Garden, SS men and Al women
and girls receiving the triune baptism,
about 200 receiving the right hand Of
fellowship into the Christian Catholic
Church Of Zion, and somethin iGe
1000 persons receiving the holy sac-a-
ment. The services were but sparsely
attended. The host left today over
various railroads for Chicago, but DR..
Dowie and some of his elders remain
for the Carnegie Hall meetings during
@he cOming week.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06

We make a speciality of stove
repairs all kinds and makes of
stoves, we get them quickly and
cheap.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
SAMUEL j. WILSON,
Director and EmbaImeI

twenty-five years experience in the abov
business with the sssistance OF my son. ORB
P. Wilson, enables me to g araptee sapisiac-
ton. Everything first class with moderate
emhalmtd or preserved by the 4se of ice
Mems black suits ind robes; iad 8 dre sses
and rOl es' childTen's shrewds alWays IN
services when REQUIRED. All styles Of Oofins
and caskeJs constantly in stock.
Telephone and telegraph com mnnicaiions
PROMPTLY answered. No. extra charge FOR
distaDce. Five per cent discount on all bills
paid with thirty days.
We ask for an examination OF our Furni
ture DepT ItmsRt when needing anything in
tiIis iine.
sAV,T. -TT SON MTT TON nFT.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
What 80 Do.

What 90 Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilme~'s Swamp
Root the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
II, or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and 10 get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-ROOt is sooR
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
fyov need a medicine you should have tbs
best. Sold by druggists in Soc. and 81. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle of this
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
VE,sICK, D. d. S.
e over First National Bank.

th extracted without pain. FilHags
I .tttes maae Ia very best manner ana at
t5Ouahle terms. Satisfaction IS always
,aranteed. Those fer whom / have done
OF b gre nv references.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06

sediment or set
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
tion of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen 1t is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire 10
pass it or pain in
the back is also
II LN.T
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How 10 Find Out.

Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06

wonderful discovery
and a book that tells
more aboutit, both sem
absolutely free by mail.
address DR.. Kilmer &
Co., Binghamton, N. Y
ton reading this generC
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-06

Don't make any mistake, remember the
name, Swamp Root. DR. Kilmer's Swamp. Root
and the address, Binghamtcn, N Y, on every
bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
ONLY rH1RrY EOS NILES.
Five Trotters Have Equeled or Beat
en- That Figure.

en- = Ast Il uIo.
New York. July 21.-In the ten years
that have elapsed since Nancy Hanks
won the crown by being the first trot-
ter to equal or beat 2:05, only five other
trotters have reduced and passed that
mark Alix came to the front in 1884,
two years after Nancy Hanks had
blazed the way, and Azote burst into
prominence in 1895. From that time I'M
til 1900 no trotter. new or old, managed
to Scrape an acquaintance with the
mystic POS In 1900 both The Abbott
and Cresceus reached the mark, and
now in 1903 we have Lou Dillon wedging
her way into the select class.
These six trotters have to their credit
a total of 80 miles in 2:05 or better, with
magnificent Cresceus in the lead with
ID of them. The Abbott was successful
six times, Alix four. Lou Dillon and
Nancy Hanks three each. and Azote
one OF the six animals one, Cresceus,
is stallion; Alix. Lou Dillon and
Nancy Hanks are mares, and Azote and
The Abbott geldings.
Although Lou Dillons three miles be-
low 2:05 in less than a month were re-
markable. Alix is credited with a still
greater feat-that of trotting four miles
below 2;05 in the space of Is days. A
notable performance of CresceuS was
accomplished on August Is, 1901, when
he went two miles at or below 2:05 in a
single afternoon, the better mile being
done in 2:O2A.
Following is a complete record of all
the miles trotted to date in 2:O5 or less,
together with a summary of each horses
work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Items from Baker.

Baldwin, Kan, July 21.-Baker uni
versity summer school closed Thursday
with its usual delightful picnic. The
summer school was the most successful
session ever held.
Prof Tough and wife and Miss Belle
Benedict left Thursday for Detroit,
where they will attend the Epworth
League convention and return home by
the way of New York.
All students and citizens Of Baldwin
deeply mourn the death of their common
friend and former townsman, John
Order.
The Baker university reception at the
Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly last
Monday night was the most delightful
of all Baker receptions.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. K. Obata left Bald
win Friday on their homeward journey
to Japan. They will sail on the En-
press of India and expect to arrive in
Yokohama August s. which will be their
future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Smith left Friday
to attend the Epworth League conven-
ton at Detroit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Harness Records Likely to Go.

Chicago, July 21.-There is a fair pros
pect that the best records made by har-
ness horses. both trotters and PAGERS, may
be beaten this season. The Incompatible
young mare Lou Dillon. has already, at a
time when record breaking performances
shade the 2:0Ss4 of Alix, best mile for
trotting mares. by doing the distance at
Cleveland in 2:0S19. That she will go still
faster as the Tits against the watch
harden her muscles and increase speed
carrying capacity is certain, and the 2:e2A
of Cresceus which remains the only rec
ord at mile for the California flyer to
shoot at. may be lowered. Among the
PAGERS Dan Patch, who last year came
within a quarter of second of the 1894
of Star Pointer, has already shown him
self in better form than ever. Last Fri
day he paced half mile at Columbus in
:57a eoualing the worlds record for that
distance With good racing luck the son
of Joe Patchen will beat / 1874.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Profits of Chicago Races.

Chicago, July 21.-That there is money.
big money. in the sport of kingston the
right persons-has been splendidly proven
park the most successful and creditable
race meeting ever held in the west.
western Saratoga. 312, 900 persons paid adj
mission to the track. The total gate re-
ceipts were s377, 600, the receipts from
privileges and others-$125. 900,
and the total receipts from all sources
$500. 900.
More than half a million of dollars
park club, therefore, in less than thirty
days. And only $244 800 of this kingly sum
flowed out again The profits of the gen.
tlemen who control the racing at Wash
ington park are, therefore, just $257, 800 for
twenty-five days, $1,000 per day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
KANSAS NEWS.
Standard Oil Chemist Makes an
Inspection.
Southeast Kansas Field Look
Good to Him.
COVERED ABOUT HALF.
The Drilled Wells Indicate a
Steady Flow.
His Company Prepares to Care
for 1t All.
COVERED ABOUT HALF.

lola, July 21.-The Register says: A
reporter for the Register met Mr.. S. c.
Richardson, chief chemist of the Stan
dard Oil company, Bayonne, n. J., at
Independence, and among other things
learned that he had been in lola Thurs
day and that he was making an inspec-
ton of the Kansas oil field in the in
terest Of his company. Although Mr..
Richardson is one of the most eminent
chemists in the country and holds one
of the most responsible positions in his
line in the world. he is travelling I'M
ostentatiously, and his presence in the
Kansas field is known to a very few
people.
Mr.. Richardson is inspecting the
Kansas field for the purpose of deter
mining the value of the oil in the var
tous sections from a refining standpoint.
He has covered about half the field,
and expects to visit every oil producing
section in the state before he returns to
Bayonne. In view of the position which
Mr.. Richardson fills his opinion of the
Kansas oil field is of more than passing
interest.
1t is learned that as a result of his
visit to the oil fields of Kansas the
Standard Oil company will take i'm
mediate steps to care for all the oil
which can be produced as soon as it is
put on top of the ground. 1t is known
that Mr. Richardson thinks the state
will be heavy producer, though the
wells viii most probably all be small,
the area being of such great extent that
a large number will be drilled. He does
not look for any oil excitement such
as was experienced at Beaumont, but
the Kansas field, in his opinion will be
one of the great producers of the coun-
try, the wells already drilled indicating
a steady and reliable flow. His esti-
mate of the situation would seem to in
dictate beyond all speculation, that the
Kansas oil field is here to stay, and
that it will have to be reckoned with in
the future oil business of the country.
In a general way the possibilities of
the Kansas soil have greatly impressed
Mr.. Richardson, the natural products
being so varied that many lines are
opened for the profitable working of the
shales into brick, cement, etc, and he
is of the opinion that the limestone of
the state should be used in many other
ways than is now the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Face
Was Always Very
Pale and Thin.
Nervous ProStration.
Faint Spells.
DIR. Miles Nervine Saved
My Life.

There is great danger IN a run down con-
ditlon- OverworS, mental strain, the cares
and worries of business and the home. all
have a deleteTlous effect upon the nerves,
which in their devitalzed condition readily
tall prey to the attacks of disease. Aside
from the danger there is no condition at
tended BY so many disagreeable symptoms;
such as loss of appetite, indigestion or nerv-
Gus dyspepsia, headache, tired feeling and
loss of ambition together with the agony of
sleepless nights spent in tossing restlessly
about, only to rise exhausted in the morning
DR.. Miles Nervine is true nerve tonic
which, by Strengthening the nerves, restores
health and appetite and brings sweet sleep.
''For six years I suffered almost constantly
from a complication Of troubles which culmi-
mated in complete nervous prostration.
had no appetite, could not sleep, suffered
from indigestion and nervousness. AS is so
often the case in nervous prostration / fire.
quently had weak, fainting spells. Doctors
did not help me. They said my blood was
very poor, and I know my face was always
very pale. The very FIRST bottle of DR.. Miles
Nervine took gave me noticeable relief and
l felt stronger than l had in years. My
neighbors in Puyallup, Wash, where 1 then
lived will testify to this. l also used some Of
DR.. Miles Restorative Tonic and Anti Pain
Pills. l believe the DIR. Miles Remedies
saved my life."-MRs. ]. c. BENEDICT, Tuck
er Utah.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
Gle Dr. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
d. Ailes Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Forbes and Neil to Battle.

Frank Neil will meet in a 20-round bat
tie in San Francisco in August, the
night before the heavyweight battle b.
tween Jeffries and Corbett. The match
has been virtually completed and
Forbes will leave within a lew days for
the west to prepare for the battle,
which viii be fought before the Yose-
mite Athletic club in Mechanics Pavil-
ion. The fight, coming SO soon before
the heavyweight championship contest
will provide a two days boxing carni-
val for San Francisco. Forbes and Neil
are to weigh 116 pounds at 8 o'clock.
The purse for the fight has not yet been
decided upon, but will probably be set
tied soon. Forbes has asked for per-
centage of the receipts and believes that
his request will be accepted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21

port given to Weaver. Red Davis, who
was in the box for the locals made the
record of the year in the Missouri Valley
league by striking out is men, He was
given excellent support and would have
scored a shutout but for an excusable
error by Rohn in the eighth, which was
productive Of two runs.
Score by innings: RHE
Sedalia ...........-..1 32401O2 %-l3 10 2
Pittsburg ....--..-...-0 0 0 20 o. 5
&. Batteries-Sedalia, Davis and Schrant;
Pittsburg, Weaver, Foley and Mcdonald.
AT JOPLIN.
The Miners turned the tables on Fort
Scott. and had it not been for Cheeks
home run in the seventh it would have
been a shutout. Eels. the California
twirer, played his initial game at Joplin
and demonstrated that he can pitch fast
ball
Score by innings: RHE
Joplin .......-.........03 0107 i ~-12 ID 5
Fort Scott ..-.-.-..-. o 0 0 0 o. ) B
Batteries-Eels and Stoner; Woodbury.
and Cheek.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Racing at New York.

New York, July 21.-The Mexican sta
bles Astarita, with Hicks up won the
Sea Gull stakes at Brighton Beach The
Bathampton filly opened at 2 to in
the betting, but so little was thought of
her chances that her price drifted back
to to l. She was carrying the heavy
impost of 121 pounds and hauled it in
clever fashion. Getting off in front and
gradually increasing her lead to the I'm
ish. she won easily by two lengths from
Futurita, who was one and half
lengths from the so to l shot, Stamping
Ground. The to 10 favorite, Mamie
Worth, was badly interfered with and
finished back in the ruck- Several train
ers were fined 5000 for being late in ar
irving in the paddock with their horses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21

Fitzsimmons is a grand old man, old
enough to have had enough of the ring,
and he is afraid Bob won't meet him.
Asked If he wasn't afraid F'itz might be
able to land one of his sledge hammer
blows on him, he replied that he had
not the least danger in the world of
'Lanky Bob" getting to him, as he
knows every trick of F'itzsimmons' large
stock. If Fitzsimmons could not defeat
him in six rounds he thinks he would
win hands down Gardner says he saw
Fitz the last time he fought Jeffries.
Fitz cut fast pace for eight rounds,
not damaging JEFF much, although he
cut him up pretty badly. He had then
shot his bolt and Jeffries put him out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. n. Mackey Cele-
brate Fifty Years Married Life.

Junction City, Kan, July 21.-Mr. and
Mrs. w. H. Mackey, ST., of this city,
celebrated their golden wedding here
last evening at the home of their son,
w. H. Mackey, Jr. There were several
hundred guests present, many from out
of town and many of them being among
the states oldest pioneers. Mr.. and Mrs
Mackey have spent forty-eight years
and three months of their married life
in Kansas and George w. Martin, secre-
tary of the State Historical society, and
IN old friend of Mr.. and Mrs. Mackey,
says that in this respect they are the
first married couple in the state. Mr.
Maclxey was born in Cincinnati, o., in
1928 and Mrs. Mackey in Shippensburg,
Pa, in 1880. They were married in
Covington, KY, in 1853 and came to
Kansas in 1855 and settled in eastern
Gearv county. In 1860 they settled in
Junction City, which has since been
their home.
In the days of the border war Mr..
Mackey was a prominent free state
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Mackey have four
children living, the oldest of whom Is
W. II. Mackey. Jr., United States mar
shall of Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Too Few Cars for Wheat.

Arkansas City, Kas., July 21.-Farm-
ers along the line of the Santa F'e, and
in fact all the other roads, are losing
money because they cannot get cars
enough to haul their wheat to market
Many of them have only limited sup
ply of store room and when this is full
have to sell the balance of their crop
from the machine. At many places in
Oklahoma great piles of wheat may be
seen lying along the railroad tracks
waiting for cars to take it to market.
The elevators are unable to handle it.
The Kansas Southwestern, q. road six
ty miles long, which taps the great
wheat county of Sumner, is short fifty
cars a day, with small chances for re-
lief soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Large Land Deal.

One of the largest land deals of the
season was contaminated a few days
ago by which Ed. Bacon, of near the
Clay and Valley township line, traded
his splendid farm of about $50 acres to
man from Kiowa county by the name
of Bangs for his ranch of about seven
sections in the southern part of that
county. No money changed hands In
the deal but each man got what he
wanted and it made a big deal just the
same. Mr.. Bacon valued his farm at
$3.50 an acre, and Mr.. Bangs priced his
al $3.50 which made each tract figure
I'D SO. 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Wagner and Beaumont's work.

New York July H.-Beaumont was the
bright particlar star of the Pittsburg team
last week In the five games he scored
eight times and made II hits. giving him
an average of .407. Besides his hard hit
His hits consisted of seven singles, one
double, one triple and two home runs.
Beau must be given credit for winning two
New York games, it was his hard hit
ting and good base running that pulled
two games, his great batting put the
locals on a sure road to victory Thurs
day Wagner still leads the team in hit
ting although Beaumont has made more
hits and scored more runs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21

ed twenty-seven years ago and was
the second Oldest paper in the county,
Henry Inman, the noted plainsman and
friend of Buffalo Bill, was the first ed
itor and Ralph NJ Easley, secretary of
the National Civic Federation was edi-
tor years later. The paper has been on
all sides of the political fence, but was
Republican most of the time. It was
Democratic when it suspended and the
party has no organ here now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Heleesen Leading Jockey.

Chicago, July 21.-Helgesen, who rode
the Derby winner. was the leading
Jockey at the Washington park meet
ing just closed. He proved to be an
exceptionally strong rider. His work
was clean. and many of his victories
were won by nose, head or neck. The
stars of the meeting were entirely new
ones Adkins who took second honorss
never won a race until last fall at Har-
lem, and L. Wilson, who stands third
on the list, earned his first bracket in
California last December.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21

snd sra nuDer b ed Up ne sad Ss
was too close for comfort" 1t was the
only time on record when Haggin had
been heard to express his opinion about
finish, and the only exhibition OF feeling
about any incident in connection with
horse racing.
A few years ago he married Miss Pearl
Voorhees,, of Versailles. KY, hnswoman
of his first wife She is beautiful woman
and is now about 80 years Of age
A part of each year they live in the
mansion at Elmendorf, a house that cost,
fitted up, nearly s.. 500. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
ST Panl IL. MINNEAPOLIS s.

st. Paul, July 21.-St. Paul opened its
new downtown park yesterday with a
victory over Minneapolis. The home
team hit Stimmel with ease. Attend
ance, 1920. Score:
R.H.E
St Paul ..4o23 OO11 Ill II ?
Minnea polls - 0 o o 0 o o. 4
Batteries-Stewart and Pierce: Slim
mel and Ludwig
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21

Buffalo, July 21.-F'lora Willoughby
won the mile event, the feature at Fort
Erie. Hopendale opened a gap of ten
lengths in the first quarters. which
he covered in 1:15a4. although the track
was ankle deep in mud. He could not
last and finished second. Weather fine;
track heavy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Racing at Chicago.

Chicago. July 21.-Dick Welles. ]. B.
Respess' record breaking 8 year old, had
little difficulty in winning the Premier
stakes al Hawthorne. He was in front
ali the way and was under restraint at
the end of the mile cantering under the
wire five lengths in front of MCGEE
Osina was third. Paul Aker, at 40 to 1,
won the steeplechase. Weather clear
and cOOl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
AT PHILADELPHIA.

St Louis made two triples in the fourth,
which, with a base balls and an out.
yielded three runs. Hoffman, who jumped
the Philadelphia American league and
went to Toledo, returned and played left
field Attendance, 1890.
Score by innings: R.H-E e.
Philadelphia ..........0 90 % Z 1
Batteries-Sievers and Sugden; Plank
and Powers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Barutel May Play schaefer.

Chicago July 21.-There is the possibility
of a billiard match between Jacob
Schaefer and L. Barutel- the noted
French expert. The latter, who is now in
Chicago has issued a formal challenge to
Schaefer. The Frenchman wants to play
match of 500 points, 13-inch balk line,
two shots in for $500 a side. and says ne
will post his forfeit upon Schaefer's signi-
flying his willingness to accept the chal-
lenge Barutel is in the front rank among
French billiard experts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Thinks Fitz Is Afraid.

st. Louis, July 21.-George Gardner,
the light heavyweight champion, who
is in the city with the pictures of his
recent fight with Jack Root, when asked
as to his next fight. said that he is at
present trying to get on match with
Bob Fitzsimmons
He announced Sunday night that he
was willing to fight F1tzsimmons for a
side bet of $4,000, and later repeated
his offer from the stage. Gardner says
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-21
Marvsville s; Ellsworth 1.

Marysville, Kan, July 2l.-MarysViIle
won from Ellsworth, making it two
games won out of a series of three.
Score:
Ellsworth ...O10O 0 0 0 o.
Marysville ...... 30 Go
Batteries-El Ellsworth Carter and Sci
gle; Marysville, Obrion and Lafrance.