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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24
sToLrzMAN HAs ENoUaH.
Doesn't Care to Stay in Kansas City
WorkhouRe.

Fort Scott March 24-Willie Stoltz-
man is a peculiar boy. He writes many
funny things to his former cell mate,
Otto Herman. who is still in Jail here,
and Of course the officers have to see
what is written before the letters are
delivered. This is customary. Some
Of his talk is amusing, and some is con-
hicting
He wants out and wants out badly.
Spring has come and he cannot bear to
be locked uD so long at a time. In
recent letter to Herman he said he eX-
pected to be liberated in a very short
time He says that over in Missouri.
when a prisoner is sentenced for his
first offense he is given two-thirds of
his time off He was sentenced to six
months in the work house and he thinks
it is about time he is being released. The
two months have nearly expired 1t is
learned from other sources that two
thirds the time is not given off. With
the exception of a weeks time Stoltz-
man has been in Jail here and in KAN
sas City since last September.
Sheriff Roodhouse says that while the
jury was out in the Stoltzman case the
defendant wrote a statement that he
was to deliver to the public in the event
Of his conviction. The statement was
written while he was in a Dessimlstic
mood but it was torn up when the jury
brought in the verdict of acquittal No
one ever saw what he wrote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24
YEsTERpAY,s &c.
Collision at Lawrence Between q. P.
and r. I. Trains.

Lawrence, Kan. March 24.-The cast
bound limited Rock Island train coilidsd
with the Union Pacific Leavenwcrth
branch passenger at noon today and both
engines We're badly battered, but no lives
were lost and no one was seriously injured
The Rock Island trains run on the Union
Pacific tracks between Topeka and Kansas
City and the Leavenworth train was tax
ing the siding when the limited arrived
The Rock Island train was running at
speed of about % miles per hour when
the two engines struck. The passengers
were badly shaken up and frightened. but
the crews Of the engines did not even jump
from their cabs
The Union Pacific engine was torn from
its tracks and badly battered, but the
Rock Island engine was able TO back cut
of the wreck. The track was torn up for
several rods and traffic stopped for several
hours The limited went on to Kansas
City after the tracks were repaired.
The limited was under orders to pull
through and take the farther siding. as II
was a few hours late The I.eavenwOrth
train was backing to the first siding when
the Rock Island train came unexpectedly.
1t was lucky, however. that the incoming
train struck the Leavenworth train, for
the Union Pacific overland flyer was on
the main track farther down. and terri
ible wreck would have ensued had these
two trains met
No blame is attached to anyone i'm par
ticuIar for the collision A few days ago
the same Rock Island train ran into a
freight train at junction and was slightly
IA ma --n3
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24

pounds. His hair is sadly silvered. Tor
he is prematurely gray His life OF pom
race Tor some three years mas no,
helped his figure any but Joyce IS sun
young man.
Three months training would see
MIN as good a player as he ever was
After he lost his wonderful arm Bill was
not much Of fielder, but he was
sound man at the bat and a wonder ON
bases He is perhaps the only man Who
ever scored from first base on caught
outheld fly. Washington was playing
St. Louis In 1885. Ed Cartwright nit g
long fly to Tom Parrot in center. Par-
rott was a bit OF a grandstander lie
caught the bah while running away
from the diamond and kept on run
ming Just to show how hard the eaten
was Joyce OWNED PARROTS intention
As soon as the ball hit his glove Joyce
was Off. He kept on until he scored
Monte Cross. who was playing short.
brought Parrot back to earth with
wild yell Tom threw well TO cross
who relayed the ball to the plate with
out delay or error Joyce was on MS
bench before the ball got to Eddie Nc
Farland, who was catching This play
is probably record in its line.
This Eittsburg team is not ball
club in the true sense OF the term, said
a ball player yesterday. 1t has line
pitchers, good cateherss excellent lnheld-
ers and good outfelders. But it does
Tot play the game Of baseball as the ole
Baltimore, Boston and BanlOn's Brook
Ign clubs played it. Perhaps it is 50
strong that it does not need to work
the fine points. From Clarke to the bat
boy the men rely solely on their phys
zeal ability to pitch, catch. hit and run.
Barney Dreyfuss is . perfect hend to
talk baseball. and prides himself on his
knowledge Of players past. present and
TO come, said another. Il had to laugh
the other day when I heard Dreyfus
say that Mike Kelly was great out
fielder. Mike was great ball player,
though at every period of his playing
life there were better hitters. catchers
runners and throwers. But he could
outDlay them all when it came to quick
wit and knowledge of what to do in d
strange or odd situation. AS an out
fielder Kelly was awful He did not
take IT uo until he had pretty we'll run
his race. have seen him miss fly balls
that " ould bound after he missed them
and hit him on the shoulder"
Delehanty and Laioie Davis say that
they made contracts to play with the
New York club Now the National
league, TO which the New York club be ..
longs, SAYS that Delehanty must 60
back to Washington and Davis to Chi
cago. Delehanty and Davis say tha-
they VIII not do 50. and propose to re
port to New York ready to fulfill their
contracts with that club. Just what Elk.
cuse New York can urge to evade pay
ing the men IS not plain to the eye OF
the layman ignorant OF law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24
GOSSIP OF BASEBALL PLAYERS
Burke Still in St. Louis-Ted Sullivan
and Bill Joyce.

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St Louis. March 24-Jimmie Burke is
still in st. Louis, and still determined
not to play anything but third base
My personal interests are paramount
to those of Mr.. Robson, Mr.. Donovan.
the st Louis team. or the whole fabric
of baseball said Burke Il am looking
out for myself. Salary. 1ocation-every-
thing save playing position is satisfac-
tory TO me- I viii not sign until 1 am
assured that I shall not be asked to play
anything but third base. do not want
to be given the position. All l want is
to be guaranteed that I will not be
asked to play any other If I do not
make good at third I will act as sub
stitute intielder or accept my release.
Men who have pla yeG with me can tell
you that I have never been tardy about
lending helping hand in any position
at a pinch, but no work outside of third
base for me as steady thing"
Ted Sullivan has issued a brilliant and
useful little brochure. entitled "Humor-
Gus Stories OF the Ban Field" 1t is re-
plete with sound advice and entertain
ing tales Mr. Sullivan displays sound
judgment in speaking of players, though
to be sure inclined TO the usual amount
Of "salve." which is considered when
one player speaks of another's ability
The book should be invaluable to young
baseball players and young baseball
writer's, and the people who like to be
considered well informed on baseball
affairs
William Joyce of St Louis ScraDny
Bill Of New York Washington. Boston
Reds and Brooklyn Brotherhood fame
is rated by Sullivan as the highest type
of aggressive batsman baseball ever
saw. If. writes Sullivan. "a model
batsman was to be carved out of marble
the statue to be placed in a han of base
bail fame. the model should be VIII
liam Joyce or Jim CTip) O'Neill." Will
yum was a good looking fellow from the
ground to his back hair in DAYS agone
He owned an elegant pair of fast legs
and possessed an exceptionally graceful
and alert pose at the bat. joyce is now
some Sc years old and weighs 210
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24
sPRNoER sELLs FARM.

Fort Scott, March 24-S. o. Spencer.
former state oil inspector has sold his
chicken farm on South Margrave street
to George IT. Baker of Mexico, Mo,
brother of Policeman Baker. and gave
possession today. Mr.. Baker is now
here and viii be engaged in the chicken
business. The sale was made through
Fielding Humphrey Having gone into
the railroad contracting business. Mr..
Spencer has no time to devote to the
other business. He had over 100 thor
oughbred chickens, some Of which took
prizes in the chicken show here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24
DR.. PRICES
TRYABITA FOOD
The ONLY CELERY WHEAT FLAKE

creasing, and American steel pens &c
now to every civilized country. They dc
not compete in these countries with the
cheapest productions OF foreign coun-
tries, but with the best; and the Ameri-
can pens commend themselves to critical
users everywhere. Among other strong
recommendations they have the mega
tive one that they are not scratcav and
the positive one that they are easy writ
ing.
Steel pens are made now in far great
er variety than formerly. People who
can think back so years win recall thai
then the styles we're few But now steel
pens are made in many styles. ana s.,
hundreds of varieties. Take the sfaeI
pens brought out in 1870; il Is no.
made in a score of variations. at least
The consumption OF pens2 Probab4,y
not 50 great as yoss would think sFtas.1
are about 20 steel pen factories il ne
world, and they can supply the dewaD+7
should say that in this country =
family should use about 20 pens a year
or to put it in another way. thai A.
american consumption Of steel pens
would be somewhere about four 49,
per capita, or say about 900 200 aoo 80
nually. New York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24

New York March 24.-Harry Vardon
the famous golfer. has ruptured a blood
vessel and is seriously i'll. says a Lon
don dispatch to the Herald. He will, of
course, be unable TO play in the Bourne
mouth tournament on THU sday. and
the place viii be taken by Jack" White.
Of Sunningdale. Herd. Brand. and Tay-
lor Will compete On Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24
Eczema. No Cure. No Paw.

Your druggist will refund your money
if PAZO OINTMENT fails TO cure ring
worm, letter, old ulcers and sores, PIN
pies and blackheads on the face, and all
skin diseases 50 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24
Joe Gana Won

Pittsburg Pa March 24.-Joe Cans.
the champion lightweight pugiist.
knocked out Jack Bennett of Afckees-
port in the fifth round last night. Cans
W to the start o. the fifth let Bennett
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24

university. member Baldwin quarterly con
ference.
B. =. Slower and D. Fl. Manley left
without appointment to attend some school,
members Baldwin quarterly conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24

do the fighting. Then the negro started
IN and knocked his man down three
times, the last time for the knockout.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24
10 Cure a Cold in one Dav

Take Laxative b ONO Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money If it fails to
cure. e. w Grove signature on each box-25c-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-24

A wheelman's tool bag isn't cornists
without a bottle Of DR. Thomas $50
trio oil Heals cuts. bruises. sfirrz
sprains. Monarch over pain.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-07
'Rah! For Douglas!

The football game on New Years day between a team from Douglas and the Juneau team resulted in victory for the boys from the Island. The score stood 20 to at the end of the game. The noise the boys made while they did it sounded something like this We'll! we'll wellI
 We'll! we'll we'll! We've skinned the Juneau kickers all
 to-
 We'll! we'll! we'll!
 Bum! Buml Bum!
 Bum! Bum! Bum! They say that Juneau foot balls on the Bum! Bum! Bum!
 Usky! WOW! WOW!
 Oosky! wee! wee
 Ole muckey! i!
 Douglas School! @! i! Wow!I!
 Snowy, WOW, WOW!
 Rainy boo, hoo!
 Walkie, splish, splashey, i! Get there juneail
 An
 Twenty to none!
 Twenty to none!
 We hear that Juneau footballs on the Bum! buml buml
 Ricketyl rickety! rough! We're hot stuff!
 We play foot ball!
 And never get enough!
 Boom-a-lackiel boom-a-lackie! Bow! WOW! WOW!
 Ching-a leckie! ching-a-leckie! Chowl chow! chowl
 Boom-a-leckiel Ching-a-lackie!
 who are we?
 We are Douglas, don't you see? Hurrah! hurrahl'hurrah! Razoo! raZoo!
 Jimmie blow your bazoo! Zip, boom, bah! ung, ga, ha! Tiger, Tigerl
 Ooh, ooh, ooh.
 The boys played a fine game and are justly proud of their victory over "the infants" of Juneau.
 After the game the boys were given banquet by Messrs. Holt, Krause and Gibbons, where they had chance to cheer everything in sight, which they did, not forgetting the chicken. After taking in the sights of the metropolis including "The Modern Arabian Nights, they returned home a tired, hoarse, but happy crowd.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-07
Gen. Robert A. Friedrich.

Died, at Juneau, Alaska, on Wednes- day, Dec. 31, 1902, Robert A. Friedrich, aged 57 years, of heart failure, induced by ptomaine poisoning.
 The subject of this sketch was born in the state of Kentucky. He entered in the federal army at the age of IS years and served the government until the close of the rebellion. He studied law and was admitted to the bar, and was at one time engaged in practice at To peka, Kan, as junior member of the firm of Case & Friedrich. In the early nineties he moved to San Francisco, where he became member of the firm known as Alderman, Friedrich & Cohn. He also held the position of Commis- sioner General of the California State Militia. He married the daughter of ex-State Senator Geo. w. Proebstel, of Umatilla county, Oregon. His wife, from whom he was legally separated, and one daughter, the only child, who is F years of age, live in their home at Alameda, California. He came to AL aska in 1898, having been appointed by President Mckinley, District Attorney for Alaska, and he was Attorney for Division No. l, at the time of his death. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, at the Odd Fellows Hall in Juneau, under the direction of the Arc tic Brotherhood, of which organization the deceased was member, assisted by the members of the Bar Association, G. A. R. and the pastor of the Episco- pal church. The remains will be taken to California for interment.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-07
Firemen's Benefit.

Hose Company No. l of the Douglas City Fire Department, an organization which now has membership of 25 or 26 members, has decided to provide fund which shall be available for the relief of sick or disabled members. AS a starter, ball will be given at Ohman's Hall on the evening of Jan. 21st, which the public is asked to pat ronize. Hose Company No. is the strongest and best organization of fire fighters in Alaska, and their first appeal for patronage should not be refused.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-07
A Fools Paradise.

Ali. T. Layne and his company of players will give another show at the Natatorium one week from tonight. This time it is to be "A Fools Para dise," the play that took skagway by storm. Every effort will be made to make this treat for the people of Douglas Island. Miss Daisy D'Avra whose stage work needs no praise will also be with the company.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-07
"A Fools Paradise"

"A Fools Paradise"
 George Bach went to the Sound on the Dirigo.
 The Cottage City came in from the South this morning.
 Little Lucille Krause is rapidly re- covering her health.
 Dr. and Mrs. Harrison's little girl has been ill for several days.
 Mir. l.. Raymond received word last week of the death of his father, at Port Angeles, Wash.
 Strangers in the city soon learn to call for the Henry Clay and Marguerite Cigars, made by the Douglas Cigar Factory.
 Mir. Ralph w. Johnson, formerly a resident of Douglas, writes that he wants the News sent to him at Mojave, Calf.
 Mir. Fred Burns is now located at Al amo, Mexico, in the employ of the Au- rora Gold Mining Company. He will read the News.
 Both of the men accused of the hold up at the Douglas Opera House, were turned loose. The Opera House is get ting used to being held up now.
 MT. John Cox was passing the News office last evening and heard the editor singing. He was so charmed with the music that he came in and paid up his subscription to Jan. 1st, 1904.
 During rainy weather drop of some thing in the nature of stimulant may prevent your taking cold or your neighbor's umbrella or any old thing Ohman keeps fine line of liquors.
 The city council met Monday even ing and allowed claims against the city in the cases of Wortman & Jensen, S4.25 for supplies furnished the fire depart ment; and Island Lumber Mills, S2.SO, lumber.
 Today is Christmas Day for the Rus sian people, and it will be duly cele' brated on the Island. MT. Mackie, ot the Owl Restaurant, will serve ban ouet to 120 at Ohman's Hall at 1 o'clock today.
 The A. B.'s installed officers last Fri day night. MT. R. J. Willis is now Arc tic Chief; John Noonan, Vice Arctic Chief; Jas. Christoe, Arctic Recorder P. H. Fox, Keeper of Nuggets, and Tony Tubbs, Camp Cook. Other offices vii. be filled later.
 The editor of the News and his family were guests of Mrs. Pognant at 6 o'clock dinner on last Sunday. Thanks tc our good friends, there have been few occasions since coming to Alasks when we have been we'll fed, and this was one of them.
 Many bright and happy household has been thrown into sadness and sor row because of the death of loved one from 8 neglected cold. BAL LARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP is th' great cure for coughs, colds and al pulmonary ailments. Price, 25 and 5 cents at J. Heubner's Drug Store.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-07
"A Fools Paradise y

"A TOOL IaEdulSe'
 The room in the Hotel Hunter form erly occupied by Frank Vestal will again be opened as barber shop.
 Mir. Brent Graverock called at the News office this morning and made a substantial contribution to the meal tub.
 Dr. A. Rogers left on the steamer Dirigo for the South, where he will en- joy for time the balmy breezes and bright sunshine. He goes direct to Pas adena, Calf.
 Dr. I. H. Moore will be a passenger on the Cottage City for the Sound. He will accompany the remains of Gen. Friedrich to California, and will spend a few weeks visiting with friends.
 MT. and Mrs Chas. A. Hopp enter tained at o'clock dinner New Years day. The invited guests were: Dr. and Mrs. w. l.. Harrison, MT. and Mrs. M. c. Howell, c. A. Lindstrom and Wm. Stubbins.
 From the Braham (Minnesota) Jour- nal, we learn that Rev N. G. B. Barton officiated at the dedication of new M. E. church at Grasston, Minn., on Dec. 12th. Rev. Barton was formerly pastor of the M. E. church in this city.
 MT. Kemmis, the Jeweler, will close his place of business for a time, and will leave on the Cottage City for vis' it in New York. His friends, of whom he has great many on Douglas Island, wjSh him pleasant journey and safe return.
 The properties of BILLIARDS SNOW LINIMENT possess a range of usefulness greater than any other rem edy. A day seldom passes in every household, especially where there are children, that it is not needed. Price, 25 and 50 cents, at J. Reubner's Drug Store.
 Joe Costa, miner of Sheep Creek, was killed last Saturday by an explo- sion, the cause of which no one seems to understand. Costa was an old timer in these parts, and his sudden death is a shock to all. He was buried Monday at Juneau, by the Red Men, of which organization he was member.
 An exchange has discovered that the moon gets full but she goes on shining; the rain drops, but it gets up again; the stars shoot but do not kill; the willows weep, but do not shed tear; night falls but never breaks; day breaks, but doesn't fall; the fly swallows and the swallows fly; the bees buzz and so do the girls.
 The drawing and lot casting at the FinIander's Alaska Star Temperance Hall last Saturday evening proved not only an interesting event, but one which was productive of substantial results. S136 was cleared for the ben, evolent purpose of assisting country men in Finland who are in want. The money has been sent to Tahturi Kon rad Relander, Oulu, Finland.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-07
Congregational Church.

Sunday school, 2 p. m.; Prayer meet ing, Wednesday, 8 p. m.; services every Sunday evening at 7:45 o'clock. Lec- ture on the life of Christ, "His Public Ministry" Illustrated with stereopti- can
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-07
Friends Church.

Preaching services each alternating Sunday at Il a. m. and every Sunday at 8 p. m. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Christian Endeavor society Friday, at 8 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, at 8 D. m. S. A. JACKSON, Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-07
M. E. Church Services.

Sunday school next Sunday at 10 a m. Preaching service at 7:45 p. m. Ser vices in English.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-07

Mir. w. w. ShorthlIl was on Ine stoA list Sunday evening.
 For Sewing machines, Stoves and Furniture see Feusi.
 Family Wines of all kinds at the Glory Hole, s1.50 per gallon.
 School Director Burns has been struggling with the tonsilitis.
 Martin Olson has been entitled to a place on the sick list the past week. Toys! Toys! Toys! All the latest novelties in toys at Treadwell store.
 Do you smoke? Berry's Clays are the most popular cigars in the market. pr. Lapsley has wired to friend here 2 that he will return soon to Douglas. ! New dress goods, new silks, new pur- sses, new belts at the Treadwell store. { Mrs. James Ramsey is very sick. Mrs. John Gordon is taking care of her. Don't fail te see the line of silverware and fancy crockery at Treadwell store. Furnished rooms to let. See John Feusi, at the hardware store on Front street.
 Mir. Lyons, assistant prosecutor, has been appointed temporarily to succeed Gen. Friedrich.
 It is reported that prominent busi- ness man of Douglas is about to com nit matrimony.
 The Glory Hole has installed new gasoline light spstem similar to that in use in the Opera House.
 Important business will be transact cd at the meeting of the Eagles Sunday afternoon, at o'clock, sharp.
 The Glory Hole has just received a shipment of five barrels of the justly celebrated Cyrus Noble Whiskey.
 The Farallon arrived from the South last evening, having made a record breaking trip for ships of her class.
 At the Douglas City Pharmacy they have left few toilet and manicure sets, which you can have at your own price.
 The Ladies League of the Congre- gational Church will meet at the church parlors, tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
 The Dirigo arrived from the South on the evening of the 2d, with a large amount of mail, express and freight for Douglas Island.
 Everett Weesner spent New Years Day at home. The Sheep Creek mills were short on water, and were only run ming in day time.
 BoRN-On Monday, January 5th, to Mir. and Mrs. E. A. Murphy, of Skag- way, son. This makes pr. Gibbons, of Douglas, grandpa.
 The ferry carried large delegation of Douglas Island A. B.'s over to Ju- neau yesterday, to attend the funeral services of Gen. Friedrich.
 Mrs. Christoe entertained a number of young people last Saturday evening, at her home in Treadwell, in honor of the birthday of her son James.
 If you are looking for a present for your wife or sweetheart you can find it at the Treadwell store. They have the largest stock of Holiday goods in AL aska.
 Mir. Ed. Snyder, the Tanakee mer- chant, was Douglas Island visitor last week. He called at the News office We are always glad to see his happy face.
 Santa Claus has sent word that he will make his headquarters at Tread we'll this year. All kinds of gifts suit able for young and old at the Tread we'll store.
 Feusi, the hardware man on Front street, has some special bargains ir Saws, Planes, Braces, Drawing Knives Squares, Hinges and Locks and Pocket Knives this week.
 Mrs. Tony A. Tubbs of Treadwell, as sisted by the Misses Alice Henson, Le ola Warren, Francis Penglase, Lizzie McKanna and Elva Galloway, kept oper house at the Tubbs home on New Years Day.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-07
The Douglas Island News.
ThE LOCAL FIELD.

Let Hercules himself do what he may,
 The cat will new, and dog will have his day