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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
GIFT FOR WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Barton County womap will Aid sa-
lima institution.

salina, Kan, Sept. 1s.-The Journal
says:
The Wesleyan university is contem-
plating a donation from Mrs. Mary
Johnson, Of Barton county Mrs. john
son seems inclined to give to the school
considerable property which she pos
sesses but so far her plans are indefi-
mite, and aside from thel fact that she
has or intends to deed to the college $50
valued at $4,000. the officers of the
school OF the members of the faculty do
not know what is to be the final out
come. AS soon as President Roach
learned of Mrs. Johnsons intention he
sent Rev. Templin and Rev. Ekey to
see her, and they brought back the
news that probably some day the Wes-
leyan will come in possession of her
property.
In conversation with Journal re-
porter this morning a minister, well
acquainted with the matter, stated that
At was Mr. JOhnson's desire before his
death to will all his possessions to the
wesleyan and that Rev. See, Of Sa1ina,
was left to draw up the papers, but be-
fore they could be returned to Barton
county. Mr.. johnson had passed away.
His death complicated matters to a
certain extent until it was learned that
Mrs. johnson intended the disposal of
the estate for the same purpose Mrs.
Johnson owns four or five quarters of
good farming land and she has no heirs.
With her husband she founded the
Olivite Methodist church in Barton
county and both of them have ALWAYS
For the present the college will be sat
isfied with the $4,000 donation with the
prospects for more as Mrs johnson
sees fit to give It.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
THE coFFE1r TRIAL.
Case to Come Up for Fourth Time in
November.

Wichita, Kan. Sept. 1s.-The Beacon
o. w. Coffelt is soon to be tried the
fourth time for the murder of George
Montgomery, a Santa Fe detective.
County Attorney Torrance, of Cowley
county, Is making special preparation
for the trial which will be held in WIN
field during the November term Of
court In speaking of the case Mr..
Torrance said:
IT am satisfied of Coffelt's guilt not
Withstanding the three trials which he
has had, and which resulted in hung
5uries. At the fourth trial we will have
sent which, believe will throw new
light on the case
DO you think 1t possible to get a
Jury in Cowley county," was asked
Il think It Is, because of the fact
that the evidence in the last trial was
not extensively published. In my judg-
ment 1t will be no more difficult TO get
the fourth jury than It was the third"
Bert Colby. who was recently arrest
ed In the territory and is now a pris-
nner at the county jail on the charge
of numbering George 9. Montgomery,
was mentioned. Mr.. Torrance said in
substance. that Colby would not be
tried until after Coffelt. He inferred
that Colby knew something about the
murder and Coffelt's plan after killing
Montgomery. Colby is thought to be
the man seen at Hackney the night of
the murder.
Coffelt's three trials for the murder
of Santa Fe Detective Montgomery
resulted in hung juries. In the first
seven were for conviction and five for
acquittal; in the second nine for ac-
quittal and the third. six and six
Coffelt is now out on bond and is
living in Oklahoma.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
coMMIrrED SUICIDE.
Lieutenant Mitchell Kills Himself
Three Weeks After Marriage.

Leavenworth. Kas., Sept. 1S.-Lieut-
Mitchell. Second infantry. student
officer in the general service and staff
college, committed suicide at Fort
Leavenworth Thursday afternoon about
4:30 o'clock Lieut.. Mitche1ls wife was
in Kansas City spending the day, and
did not return home until about
o'clock in the evening. when she found
him dead Lieut.. Mitchell was married
just three weeks ago.
Lieut.. Mitchell was married August
"a to Miss Grace White. of Guthrie,
Okla. His former post was Fort d. A.
Russell, Wyo., and he came here two
weeks ago TO attend the war college
He left no note explaining his deed.
He enlisted in the army as a private in
the Twentieth infantry in 1899 He won
his straps by distinguished service in
the is!arde.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
ooNcoRDIA STREET FAIR.
An Excellent Programme for This
Falls Jubilee.

Concordia, Kas.. Sept. 1S.-Prepara-
tions for the fall jubilee and street fair
to be given in Concordia September 81
to 20, inclusive. are we'll under way.
1t is held under the auspices of the
business men of the city. and many
prizes are offered, including first and
second in best decorated vehicle, as
we'll as incest appearing couple on
horseback. Wednesday and Friday are
the days of the parade, when there will
be not less than twenty-five decorated
carriages and many floats of business
firms in line This street fair was to
have been held the first week in May
last, but was declared off on account of
high water and railroad washouts
Everything indicates a big turnout of
visitors and first-class entertain
ment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18

Ala, second; Larry Wilke. Joplin
horse, third, and Doctor Peere, owned
by Harry Wilks of Belmore. Ind. fourth.
Time, 2:21, 2:20. 2:20. In the free-for-
all trot, Annwood won first money, Lii
lie c., second, and W. Pet, third. Time,
2:1715. 2:1s, 2:18. Purse $50. Two run
ming races were on the programme.
The first. a half mile dash, Mabel NJ,
owned by c. c. Conantzer. of Vinita, I.
T., won first money; Yankee Lass, own
ed by w. B. Bridges, Galena, Kan,
second, and Tabarnock, owned by F. N.
Reed. Grove, I. T., third; purse. $50
The second was three-fourths mile
dash. Hadington, owned by W. r.
Bridges, Galena, Kan, won first money;
Buck George, owned by F. NJ. Reed,
Grove, I. T., second, and Miss Hadley,
owned by P. H Wells. Medoc, Mo-,
third; purse. SO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
HAS A LARGE ATTENDANCE.
Kansas Agricultural College Promised
q Successful Year.

Manhattan, Kas.. Sept. 1s.-The Kan
sas Agricultural college began new
session yesterday with a large attend
ance. 1t is estimated that the @rst
terms enrolment will reach 1920, and
there is always an increase of about "a
per cent. during the winter term
Exact figures can be given in a few
days. The students are assigned to
class work by a committee Of ten men,
bers of the faculty.
The Y. NJ. C. A. of the college has
secured a lease on one of the large
Dewey dormitories. and has converted
it into a splendid home for it's MEM
bers. The sub-rents from the rooms
net the organization SIS per month.
The furnishings include a piano and a
large reception room seated with rock
ers. The Y. w. c. A. also has a new
well furnished home on Leavenworth
street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18

wholesale prices the dry goods and
shoes alone sum up a value of nearly
two hundred dollars. In addition there
are the Nelson household goods of
value of at least fifty dollars twenty
five bushels of blue grass seed, worth
So so per bushel: thirty bushels of
wheat; the Bennett outfit; lot OF
flour. sugar, tobacco and candy, and
fifty dollars worth of articles recovered
by the railroad company
This does not include a lot of uni
Identified articles a school globe land
chickens uncountable, supplements
the sheriff.-Ottawa Republic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
Ted Sullivan Trades.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 1S.-Ted Sui
livan. president of the Texas baseball
league and owner of the Paris club,
which won the pennant in that or
ganization this season, returned to his
home in Milwaukee this morning for
short visit He has sold Third Base
and Fielder Hill to St Louis. He has
also agreed to sell Pitcher Bateman,
one of the best hitters in the league, to
the Washington club. and it is probable
that Fielder Pennell, another good
hitter. will be sold to either Washing
ton or the New York Nationals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
YANaER AFTER BEN JORDAN
Wants Match With Englishman at
124 Pounds-NoW Weipha 131.

San Francisco, Sept. 1S-John Hertz
has way to accommodate Ben Jordan
If the English featherweight desires to
come to America and ply his vocation.
Hertz is willing to post 81, 900 in behalf
of Benny Yanger to do 124 pounds in
afternoon, the weight demanded by
Jordan, and offers to make good whether
Yanger wins or loses with Hanlon.
Benny is to meet the local boy at 100
pounds, but Hertz maintains that is way
above his normal fighting size and the
other limit is right in his line
Yanger boxed with Billy Otis and
scaled only 131 at conclusion of bout
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18

A big tom cat loafs around the bridge
office every night and catches bats. The
bats catch moth millers around the
electric lights. Frequently a miller falls
on the bridge floor, probably from being
shocked by electricity. The cat knows
the bats will be after it and crouches
near the miller. The cat gets the bat as
it descends for the bait The cat, know
ing that if it lost the bait it would be
impossible to attract the bats. is unus-
ually active. The cat will lie for hours
near miller without neutrality-suspicious.
Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
Racing at Joplin.

Joplin, Mo-, Sept. Is.-Thursday the
weather was fair and an ideal one for
the races of the Joplin Racing and Fair
association, which have been postponed
two days on account of rain. The rae
ing programme which was made for
Tuesday, the first day of the meet. was
carried out. The feature race was the
2:24 pace for a stake of $500. There
were six starters in this race. Charlie
Cook owned by Webster. of Union City,
Tenn, won first money. Patty Leggard.
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Watkins, Naw Mon.

Indianapolis Ind, Sept. 1S.-Manager
w. H. Watkins, who has been scouting
in the Three / league, announced this
afternoon before his departure for
Columbus. o., that he has secured
Arthur Hess, shortstop. and Pitcher
Owen, of the Rockford, ILL.,, club for the
Indianapolis team. 1t was learned to-
day that President Pulliam of the Ma
tional league was here in conference
with John T. Brush, of the New York
team. but Mr.. Brush had nothing to
say regarding Pulliam's mission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
Wheat Market at Bison Closed
Tight as a Drum.
A SCARCITY OF CARS.
Farmers Haul Their Wheat 90
Miles to Market
And Then Unable to Sell or
Find Storage Room.
Ten Empty Cars There This
MOnth-NOt Enough for a Day.

Bison, Kan, Sept. 1s.-The wheat
market at this place is practically closed
on account of the scarcity of cars
Farmers who were unable to dispose or
their wheat. after hauling it 20 miles
TO market. have filled all the dry goods
boxes and unsold wagon beds In the
town, and dumped huge piles on the
ground. only ten empty cars have been
left here this month and as many could
be filled every day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
corbett and Attell Are Willing.

New York. Sept 1S-After confab
with George Considine, Young Corbett
sent a wire to Ike Bloom, manager Of
Abe Atteil stating that he was ready
to cl.nch a match for a side bet of any
reasonable amount Cofbett will have
no trouble in getting $1,000 or SIC, 900
backing! Consfdine said he would
stand sponsor for him to almost any
amount. When the fight does come off
it is likely that Frisco will get the
bout.
Abe -.ttell says that ne has been for
two years trying to get Corbett in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
MISSOURI VALLEY LEAGUE.
AT JOPLIN.

In a double header Joplin lost both
games to lola. Joplin's defeat is attrib-
uted to the poor judgment of the umpire
and errors.
First game-Score by innings: R.H.E
Joplin ......... o 0 0 40 90 0-4 s G
lola -. a. .s..,......1 00013 81 CO Z 5
BatteFies-Lewell and Stoner; Killilay
and Armstrong
Joplin $500. 800 0 90 0300-3 s 8
lola ...........-.0 o 022 0200-6 1
Batteries-Eels and Eh1e Morgan and
Armstr ong. Umpire-Allen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
Students Have Flag Fight.

Emporia, Kan, Sept 1s.-Thursday
the annual flag fight between the fresh
men and sophomore classes of the EN-
poria college took place on the college
campus. The freshmen fastened their
flag at the top of an iron pole and de-
Tended it calamity. The sophomores
charged repeatedly and the fight lasted
five hours, but the freshmen held their
flag. In the fight, several students
were injured among them Blanchard,
a sophomore, who got his neck twisted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
Racing at st. Louis.

st. Louis, Sept 1s.-The weather was
chilly and track heavy at Delmar. Miss
Mae Day, at even money, won the Sep
TENDER stake race, with Jordan second.
1t was a great race between the two
horses. Miss Mae Day went to the
front at the rise of the barrier and at
the stretch turn led by one length. Down
the stretch Jordan made a strong effort
to overtake Miss Mae Day, and a hard
drive to the wire ensued. Miss Mae Day
won by half elngth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
P1TTsBuRa AND BOSTON.
Announced That the Post-season Sc
ries Will Be Played

Pittsburg, Sept. 1S.-Barney Dreyfuss,
president of the Pittsburg baseball club,
states that the post-season series be-
tween the Pittsburg club and the Bos
ton Americans would positively come off
unless some unforeseen circumstances
intervenes. The only condition that Mr.
Dreyfuss demands is that rs per cent
of the gate shall go to the winner and
25 to the loser. Dreyfuss desires that
but nine games he played, four on each
grounds and if a tie one on neutral
grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
Draws Line on Upper Berth.

Detroit, Sept 1S.-Piteher Skopec last
night jumped the Detroit team after a
disa greement with Manager BaTrows
Skopec refused to sleep in an upper
berth, and Barnows- according to the
pitcher, would not procure him a lower
berth nor would he let him sit up in a
chair SkoDec, after some words. re-
turned his uniform and left the team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
Racin 2 at Readville.

Readville. Mass. Sept. 1s.-Almost a
gale swept down the stretch at the
Readville track, and while it prevented
Dan Patch from attempting to break
his record. it did not hinder excellent
racing in the regular events, especially
the POS pace. In this race Nervolo, the
favorite, after losing the first two
heats to Locanda in close finishes. won
the next three and the race. The other
events were taken in straight heats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
Racing al Nov York.

New York, Sept 1S-Mud-runners
were again in demand at Gravesend
The ParkviIle handicap was won by
Shotgun. the favorite, who led from
start to finish. Daisy Green won the
speculation stakes from Rostand, the
favorite. by a head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
ICE AND FROST AT LAK1N.
Feared That Sugar Beets Are Badly
Injured.

Lakin. Kas., Sept 1s-Quite heavy
frost visited this section of the state
Wednesday night, cutting all vines and
garden stuff, also cane and Kaffir corn
About One-eighth of an inch of ice
formed on open tubs and buckets of
water in yards. 1t is feared that the
season here will not be long enough for
the beets to mature
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
wEsTERN LEAGUE sTANDING.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.


Boston definitely won the championship
of the American league by defeating
Cleveland in a game marked by the heavy
batting of the locals The game was call
ed in the eighth on account of darkness.
A stop by Lajoie was the feature. Cleve-
lands loose fielding swelled Boston's to-
tai.
Score by innings: R.H E.
Boston -. .........4 1 2 IA II 3
Cleveland ....-. ......O j 0 O. 3 Z 4
BNSteries-Winter and Farrell; Rhoades
and Abbott
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AT PITTsBURG.

Springfield won from Pittsburg the last
of a series of three Horton pitched a
great game for Springfield and the locals
had great difficulty in getting on to his
twirling and were able to make the home
plate only twice. This practically closes
the ball season here.
Score by innings: RH. 2.
Pittsburg ...... ......1 o OIL % .
Springfield -. .......1 L 0O002 Is 10 l
Observation-Disclosures and Redmond; Hor-
ton and Schmidt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18

This morning Sheriff Costigan took
an inventory of the stolen articles re-
covered at the Hester house. The list
in most cases a single line included
articles by dozens. or in packages
covers many pages of letter paper ana
consists of an astonishing variety At
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
Baseball at Eureka

Eureka Kas., Sept 1S.-Eureka and
Butler divided honors in two games
played in Eureka Thursday; first game
was 6 to in favor of Eureka, second
game 8 to 1 in favor of Butler. Bat
teries, first game-Eureka, Tomlinson
and Brown; Butler, Cawfield and Hol-
liCfaY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
MISSOURI VALLEY LEAGUE STAND
WESTERN LEAGUE.


Peoria defeated Colorado Springs in a
double header by opportune hitting and
fast fielding The second game was call
ed in the sixth inning on account of dark
ness.
First game-Score by innings: R.H.E
Peoria ...;.. .-...-.-.V wv z-lu -
Batteries-Barry and Hessler; Vil1eman
and Doran-
Second game-Score by innings: Ri. E.
Peoria -.... .-.--...-.--.--I 4-lz ~
Batteries-Friend and Hess1er; Buchan-
an and Doran. Attendance, 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-18
CHRONIC SORES
Signs Of Polluted Blood.

There is nothing pusve looking disgusting
till grows
exhausted
place makes irritable Respondent
chronic
condition
the effects OF disorder The taking strong medicines
potash
pair the general system that the
nom healing of the
Often inherited upon the
n1ddlefe
fault antsep
Inflammation
till the blood
polluted blood is purified and dUhen
0C&(C&(C boodis
the body the flesh begins
E~Jk~Vk~1on ceases
heals
both blood purifier and tonic puts your
the
have chronic write charge advice
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC co., ATLANTA, Ga.
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pitched a fine game, but Cushman was hit
hard in the first. Craig was given poor
support in the second
First game-Score by innings: R.H. E.
Kansas City ..........1 OIL o 0 80 IA 4
Des Moines ..........0 o 0 o 0 0 90 90 z 5
Batteries-Cable and Messitt; Cushman
and Marshall.
Second game-Score by innings. R-H. e.
Kansas City ..........0 0 0 0010o o. 6
Des Moines .......-..1 0 Il 900 c. z /
Batteries-Craig and Messitt; Harvey
and Marshall.
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Abilene 90: CLAW Center 2.

Abilene. Kas., Sept. 18-The baseball
season closed here with a lively game
with Clay Center, the home team win
ming easily.
Score: r. e.
Abilene ......... ...............22 16 2
Clay Center $500. .sh..t... mons. 2 8
Batteries-Gles and Bradley; Price,
Wade and Rranaf.
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Ralph Faxon to wed.

Hutchinson. Kan, Sept. 1S.-The en-
gagement of Ralph H. Faxon of Medi-
cine Lodge and Miss Louise Winans of
HUTCHINSON has been announced. Mr..
FaXon is private secretary to Senator
Chester 1. Long and is well known in
social and political circles in Kansas
and at Washington. Miss Winans is the
daughter of George w. Winans, former
ly state superintendent of public in
struction for Kansas. The wedding will
take place next June
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WESTERN LEAGUE QUITS.
Weather and Attendance Has Been
Against the ORGANIZATION.

Peoria. Ill, Sept. 1s.[Thursday even
ing, after the close of the last game be-
tween Colorado Springs and Peoria.
President Sexton of the Western league
gave out an official announcement de-
claring the season of the Western
league officially closed.
The announcement came as sur
prise to all concerned. inasmuch as the
schedule was so nearly finished. but
President Sexton believes the move to
be a wise one. as the weather gave no
promise of Frightening up and the re-
naming games to be played were all
scheduled in cities where the attend
ance has not been all that might have
been desired.
The abrupt termination Of the season
is considered to be Snancial saving
to all clubs concerned, and President
Sexton declares the Western circuit will
remain intact in that the same cities
will comprise the circuit next year.
HOW KANSAS CITY FEELS.
Kansas City, Sept 1S.-When the
Western league decided to carry the
fight against the American association
the second year here, it was freely pre-
dicted that the Western league would
not finish the season, and yesterday S
action of President Sexton is a verifi-
cation. The Western has been a loser
in Kansas City, which not only does
not want two teams, but shows a
marked preference to be classed with
the larger cities which make up the
American association. While the
weather has been bad last week and
attendances have been effected, it is no
secret that the crowds at SDortsman's
park have fallen far short of making
the club a paying investment. Three
hundred saw last Sundays game, and
100 turned out the following day, while
$50 were at the double-header. Such
attendances are only a drop in the
bucket toward maintaining a team,
and while the averag e crowds have been
above this. still there has been a large
deficit between expenses and revenues.
According to the statements of most
baseball men. the local club was backed
by Sexton of Colorado Springs and
Burns of Denver, although the latter
did not put in his ante very strong.
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At FORT SCOTT.

The leaders outeIassed the locals in
every way and won out easily Holiday
was batted hard and Lawson had better
support.
Score by innings: R.H. z.
Fort Scott ..-........1 01o0o00o-2 8 4
Sedalia 80. .......-..2 Dol 2 do Is 0
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AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

AT ST. LOUIS,
ST. Louis lost the first and drew in the
second game of a double header here.
Thatcher had St. Louis blanketed up to
the ninth inning. when some timely hitting
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NATIONAL LEAGUE sTANDINo.
AMERICAN ARTICULATION.

Toledo, 4; Louisville, 9.
Toledo. 10; Louisville, Z.
Indianapolis. 5; Columbus, O.
st. Paul, I; Milwaukee, Q.
st. Paul, 6: Milwaukee, Z.
Minneapolis at Kansas City.
st. Paul at Milwaukee.
Louisville at Columbus.
Indianapolis at Toledo.
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At CHICAGO.

The locals took both games from Phil
adelphia- Errors and Mitchells wiIdness
gave them the first. The visitors PLAYED a
nearly perfect game in the second but
We're unable to hit Taylor, who relieved
Currie after four runs had been made of
him. Eight of Chicago's hits were bunch
ed in the three innings.
First game-Score by innings: R.H.E
Chicago ..-... ........0 0 0 0 L o s-6 4
Philadelphia -. 800 o o 0 % 0 O OIL 4
Batteries-Lundgren and Killing; Mitchell
and Roth.
Second game-Score by innings: R.H.E
chicago ..-.-. .......-0 l 0 4 o 0 80 10 5
philadelphia -. 10 O2 o 0 0--5 0
Batteries-Currie. Taylor and Killing. No
Fetridge Dorm and Roth.