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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24

February 10, they ran off and have
not been seen or heard of since. Mr..
Patterson was here and filed the case
in the district court. After Mrs. Pat
tersOn returned the last time Mr.. Pat
terson had the first divorce case with
held from the court in hopes his wife
would stay home. In the new case, he
asks for a divorce. for the custody of
their two small children, for the costs
in the case and a temporary injunction
preventing Mrs. Patterson from getting
any of his property
The first time Mrs Patterson elOped
she took with her the youngest child.
not yet two years old, but upon her
last departure she left both children to
the tender mercies of others" The Pc
tition relates that Mr. and Mrs Patter-
son were married December 4, 1886, and
have two children. Florence Agnes
and William Wallace. Mr. Patterson
has considerable property and of late
has been having trouble with the father
of John Gustin over a partnership set
tIement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24

visit to his wife he confessed his mar
riage to Miss Langdry which made him
guilty Of the crime of bigamy. told Mrs
Bryant that he was tired Of his new VIE
and imDlored her to return to him and
they would make their home in the east.
This Mrs. Bryant refused to do, and
failing in mis- purpose Bryant returned
to his eastern residence. where he has
made his home I'd to a few days ago,
when it WITS rumOred that he and his
recently welded wife had left for parts
unknOW1.
The secret of his second marriage has
been kept by Mrs. Bryant and it became
known to the public through other
sources. After his experience at PrOvi-
dence he was in constant communica-
ton with his wife here and she had
stated that she. was ready to forgive
him provided he truly reDented his
error. She made the condition, however,
that he must secure employment Of
some kind and pay up the debts he had
incurred. Then at the expiration of six
months she would return to him with
their child. a bright boy of II years.
1t was after this, however. that he APP
piled for and was assigned to the pulpit
of the Nantucket church and married
Miss Langdry- Mrs. Bryant says she
could even now find it in her heart to
forgive him everything except his hypo-
crisy in again entering the pulpit This
IN the mind of the woman who has loved
him devotedly for twelve years. is the
greatest crime he has committed She
says 1t is mystery to her how he
cured the charge of the church at Nan
tucket. since he did not take his mini
ster's license with him. only his Ger
tihcate of membership in the church
A recent letter from Nantucket Civ
ing the facts of his marriage to Miss
Langdry states that the young lady in
question was about 10 years of age and
of good character. At the time of her
marriage she had been making her home
with her mother and stepfather at Re
we're, Mass.
Up to the past few days his wife has
been in constant communication with
him. the last letter received from him
being postmarced and dated at Boston.
It is believed here that he and Miss
Langdry are now in that city although
interested parties have been unable to
/ locate them and it is rumored they have
} left for other parts.
Mrs. Bryants relatives in this city
win take steps to have him prosecuted
/ for the crime of bigamy if he can be
/ found, although it win have to be done
without Mrs. Rryant's consent. The
/ loyal woman says she viii not make ~
effort to injure him in the least and
! still has hopes that he Will reluEm and
/ return to his family.
Bryant is a very plausible individual
and told his wife that he had filed pull
/ pits in the churches of Boston during
/ his stay at Nantucket and it is known
that he was well liked as a pastor in
! the latter city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
a CHALLENGE FOR OoRBErr
Ruhlin's Manager Puts Strong Offer
to the Ex- Champion.

Chicago. Feb. 24-Bnly Madden. mana
ger of Gus Rubin, Denver Ed Martin.
and the man who, probably, has exploited
in his time more champions than anyone
else. passed through Chicago last night.
The first thing Madden did after he
reached Chicago was to challenge Jim Cor
1T does not look as though Jefrries
would fight him." said Madden. II have
a man who will. Gus Rubin. The Akron
Giant, as they cali him, viii fight Jim
Corbett and will not exact any arbitrary
conditions either. Rubin does not care
how big or how little the losers end is.
That is uo to Corbett- Ruhlin VIII fight
him one round, six rounds, eight rounds
twelve rounds, twenty rounds, or to a nm
ish. Ruklin viii bet him $1,000 that he
(Ruhlin) whips him Ruhlin viii bet him
IS ,000 on the same proposition Rubin will
go further and bet him $4,000, and Rubin
will go beyond this. if the challenger Of
the CHAMPION so elects-he viii fight him
for the bare purse. With a side bet or
without one, winner take all. or cut the
purse right in two winner take any part
that Corbett wants the winner to take.
Gould anything be more liberal2 1t IS
he does not want to fight anybody but
Jeffries. Jeffries, in so many words, says
that he does not want to fight Corbett.
Probably the public won't sustain Jeffrles;
No more will the public sustain Corbett II
he persists in ignoring Rubin under the
offer he makes. Any way that suits Cor
bett-that's the proposition. Is it clear
enough? Now, let the gabfest end
! will find $4,000 of good American mon
ey to back Rubin against Corbett, but
will agree to raise all side bets if Corbett
does not care for them and fight Rubin
for any part of the purse that Corbett
thinks ought to go to the winner
How about Martins fight against Jack
johnson % was asked.
well" answered Madden. IT have no
complaints to make. They do no good and
never reverse decisions, but if the referee
had been friend of mine, as he was Of
Johnson's. he would have called the bat
tie draw"
rs Johnson champion or IN line with
champions was asked
4 should say that anybody who. Whips
or even stands off Martin IS in line for the
championship. The stories they tell cf
Jack Root stopping Johnson while the lat
ter was training Root for the tight IN
which the Chicago lad whipped George
Gardner are such as to lead me to believe
that either Johnson or Root have a royal
chance for winning against anybody
I am going right from here to the Dy-
ker's Head Athletic club in Brooklyn and
a notice from any aspirant for fight, either
against Rubin or Martin, viii find imme-
date action
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
woRKMEN AF wIcHITA.
A. o. o. W. Grand Lodge to Have an
Exciting Election.

Wichita Kan. Feb. A.-The A: O. u w
grand lodge opens here today with large
number of delegates and practically al
the leaders in town. The principal issue OF
interest is the exciting contest for grand
master and grand financier. hoT grand
master the candidates are: r. W. Turner
Of Mankato. r. o. Kelly Of Marion, Judge
Foote Of Topeka and j. p Order OF Fort
Scott It is thought that the race is be-
tween FOote and Order, although Turner
insists that he will be elected. John W
Breidenthal of Kansas City. Kan, w. Il.
i. Pepperell of Concordia and Frank E.
Feare of Hutchinson are the candidates
for grand hnancier. 1t is practically CON
ceded that Breidenthal will win, although
the contest is still hot. The proposition
for biennial instead of annual sessions Will
be defeated. and from present appearances
the next grand lodge viii be held at i-eaV-
enWorth-
Monday afternoon the drill teams who
are here to compete for the prize paraded-
headed by Sanford s band.
The Wichita Topeka. Arkansas city
IseavenwOrth and Salina teams were n
the parade and were followed by some 4Ut
members of the order. At the Auditorium
in the afternoon the competitive drill con-
T. st was held with the following results:
First prize 500, team of Topeka lodge No
5. second prize So Arkansas City lodge
No SO. third prize, $50, Topeka lodge NO
20; fourth prize, Leavenworth team
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
SPORTING NEWS.
American and National League
Meeting Going Smoothly.
The Purpose of Committees Is
to Arrange Schedules.
NEW RULES ADOPTED.
Pitchers Box Not Over Is
Inches Above Home Plate.
What Constitutes a Balk Is
Also Settled.

Chicago, Feb. 24-Peaee reigned SUI
preme at the joint meeting here of the
American and National leagues and Ma
tionaI Association of Minor leagues.
The purpose was to arrange playing
rules and schedules. When the gather
ing adjourned last night a uniform foul
strike rule had been adopted; a new sec
ton added to the rule regarding the
makeup Of the diamond, and an amend
ment added to the balk ball rule. With
these changes and a few others of
minor Importance the committee de-
cided that the rules were as perfect as
could be. Today's session will be de-
voted to the formation of schedules.
The foul strike rule as covered in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
WIFE ELOPEs SECOND TINE.
Troubles Of W. W. Patterson, of Lyon
County, Are Numerous

Eaporia, Feb. 24-Mrs. W. w. Pat
terson, OF Bushong, of eI0pement fame,
mas doubled her netoriety and once more
mas left her husband and children and
u IS not known where she is. This time
she eioped with a farmer named Elmer
Johnson Johnson lives in the same
neighborhood and the husband thinks
the elopement was planned on January
~ Just three days after she returned
from her escapade with John Gustin
on her first elOpement.
Monday in the district court Mr. W.
W. Patterson fled suit for a divorce
from his wife. This case is, in fact, d.
supplement of the first case he fled in
January. Mrs. Patterson first eloped on
January 20 with John Gustin. It was
found by the husband and cited in his
petition for a divorce. that Gustin and
Mrs patterson went from BushOng to
Anna, Wabaunsee county, with Mr. Pat
terson team and buggy, and there at "A
motel registered as ]. c. Moore and wife.
The next day, January p, they went to
a MOTEL in Alta Vista and registered as
j. e. Gustin and wife.
Mrs Patterson came home January q,
and for the sake of the children Mr.
Patterson HnGlored- her to return 10 his
home and be loyal to him. She did so
and according to the petition Mr. Pat
terson filed in the court yesterday she
STAYED loyal" about three days.
The petition alleges that Mrs. Patter-
son and Elmer johnson planned for
the elopement January 90 and that on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
eany outplayed the cragin broLhers

caliy outplayed the Cragin brothers
without support Summaries:
Championship singles, final and cham
pionship round-Wylie c. Grant, New
York Tennis club defeated Calhoun
Cragin, West Side Tennis club, 6-3, Ga,
6-1
Championship doubles. semi final
round-Wylie c. Grant and Robert Lee
roy, of New York Lawn Tennis club,
defeated Lyle E. Mahan and William J.
Mclaughlin, Columbia University. Cd.
Sc.
Championship doubles, final and
championship round-Wylie c. Grant
and Robert Leroy, New York Lawn
Tennis club, defeated Calhoun Cragin
and A. S. Cragin, West Side Tennis club
6-3 g. ST. 1913
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24

National league rules was adopted.
A new section was added to rule l. Il
will be known as section =, and reads as
follows:
THE pitchers box shall be no more
than Is inches higher than the base lines
and home plate. The base lines and
home plate shall be perfectly level. and
the slope from the pitchers box toward
the base lines and home plate shall be
gradual
Rule SO. section 3. was amended so as
to read:
balk SHAH constitute any delivery
of the ball to the batsman by the
pitcher while either foot of the pitcher
is back of the plate"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
ENGLISH MONEY BACKS HIM
Commission of 81, 900 Sent to Bet on
British Bantam Tokell.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 24.-Harry Forbes is
the favorite in his approaching 10 round
light with Andy Tokell. the English
bantam champion Nevertheless the
a commission of 81 600 is said to have been
sent over from England to bet on him.
The price set at present is 5 to p
Forbes stock took a jump here when Il
was learned that George Dixon had Sc
land. as Ware was one of Tokeu's hard
est opponents. Jimmy Anthony, the Au-
stralian bantam, will challenge the victor
Of the Forbes ToxelI fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
Gothann Indoor Tennia.

New York. Feb. 24.-Wylie c. Grant,
the expert of the New York Lawn Ten
mis- club, won the national indoor lawn
tennis championship in the singles on
the board courts of the Seventh reg
iment armory. Paired with Robert
Leroy, of Columbia university, Grant
also won the championship Donors IN
the doubles. Both contests were well
played before The large gallery. In the
doubles Leroy weakened toward the
close of the match and Grant practi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24

Charley Duclsett and wife expect to sail
for England March Z and have purchased
their tickets, but the suit of Mrs. Grace
VicAery may delay their departure Mrs
viekery has sued Duckett in the city
court for $3.50, which she claims Is due her
Duckett says the farm was sold through
the Murray agency and will resist the
claim Mr.. and Mrs. Duckett came to this
country Is years ago and will return to
their native land with means enough 10
make them comfortable in the future with
out hard Work.-Atchison Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
Kid Mccoy outclasses Mccormick.

Philadelphia, Feb 24-Jack Nc
Cormick Of this city stayed six rounds
with Kid Mccoy last night at the
Washington Sporting club. The bout
was something of a farce, as McCor-
mick was entirely outclassed. He took
the count ten times, and only once
succeeded in landing on Mccoy Nc
Cormiek was on the defensive through
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
NAV Vol Coach haskell.

Ann Arbor Mich, Feb 24--Press dis
patches state that Herrnstein. one of
Mfchigan's great half-backs, has been
selected to coach the Haskell Indians
next fall When he was asked about
the report tonight he said:
I have had no direct offer, and know
nothing more about the matter than you
do. The papers in Kansas City had no
tees a month ago that 1 am to coach
the Indians. but have had no direct
OFFER,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
RACING at New orleans.

New Orleans. Feb. 24-The Stewardess
and Major 81aRsir were the only winning
favorites Monday The attendance was
urge and the card very ordinary. The
weather was fine and the track fast There
is a prospect that with the lateness Of
the season. the present dry weather may
continue II so the remaining four weeks
Of the meeting should be productive Of
high class racing. Enough horses of this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
Jockey to Wed.

Cincinnati. o.. Feb. 24-Riehard Lewis.
steeplechase jockey. Of Chicago, viii wed
Miss Annie Smeiltzer OF Cincinnati at ST.
Mary's church today Lewis has signed
a contract to ride for Mr. W r. Baker Of
New York and will ride on the metropolis
tan tracks this season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
was a short Contest.

Salt Lake, Utah, Feb 24-Aurelio
Herrera. the California featherweight,
made short work of Tommy Jacobs,
Young Corbetts former sparring part
ner. at the Salt Lake Athletic club last
night, knocking him out in the third
round of a scheduled 20 round fight. It
was simply a contest between boxer
o-d fo6
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
Robhad q Postomce.

Eureka, Feb. 24-Robbers entered the
postoffiee at Utopia. this county and
carried axvav $50 in money and about SO
instamps and postal cards. The safe
was blown open and money drawers in
Allen Bros general merchandise store,
in which the pOstofflce was kept We're
IoOfpd for a small amount.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24

class have been here to make good racing,
but with the continued heavy track it has
been impossible either to get them ready
or to run them. The Speed at six furlongs
the Oakland at a mile and a quarter. and
the Bush cup at two miles and a quarter
are three remaining handicsps which. if
the track remains fast. should bring out
big fields and provide good contests. Nc
Chesney is in all of these events.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
a New Holton Churoh.

Holton Kan. Feb 24-The new NJ f.
church has been dedicated. The edifice is
of pressed brick and cost $500 The ell
tire amount was raised Yesterday Bishop
secretary Of the church extension society
spoke. and NJ. c. Holman Of Topeka was
musical director of the exercises The
church has a. seating capacity Of LOO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
Matthews defeats Couehlin.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb 24-Matty Mat
thews of Brooklyn secured the decis-
ion before the Allegheny Athletic club
last night over Tom Coughlin of Dun
kirk N Y. after ten rounds of fast
fighting. Matthews had the better Of
the bout throughout.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
HINKLE LEAVES YALE.
HIS Absence VIII Be a Shock to the
Track Team.

New Haven, Conn. Feb. IA. H.
HinHle of Cincinnati, a Yale freshman
has just gone home and has been attacked
with typhoid fever. He was a prominent
substitute halfback on the varsity foot
ball eleven last fall, and was one Of the
best runners on the track team. His at
tack of typhoid will be a severe blow for
the track team as it viii keep him of the
team this year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24

his father-in-law, John Num-, last No
Vemper, was submitted to the jury last
night AT the converting of the court
Monday Judge R. r. Rees instructed
the Jury and argument of counsel COM
meneed. lasting until late at night.
f,unlle sentiment is evenly divided as to
the probable outcome Of the trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
Eczema. 10 Cure. ~ Pav.

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. so cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
nTilwaukee Western ofacers Chosen.

of directors of the Milwaukee Western
league baseball club elected officers as
follows: President, Hugh Duffy; treas
urer Porter Higsbee; secretary, Walter
Rowland
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24

I.arned, FEB 24-Miss Maria Sweeney,
daughter of Michael Sweeney, ex-county
representative died Monday at her
horne near Pawnee Rock of typhoid fe-
yer Miss Sweeney was about Il years
of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
Looks Like an Elopement.

Atchison, Feb. 24.-Ernest Raulston
a. young farmer living south Of town
and Mrs. Clarence Raulston have disap-
peared. and Mrs. Raulston's husband
claims the two have run Oft. Clarence
Raulston is a brother of Ernest Raul
stOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
10 sue a Cold "a one %

Take Laxative Bfomo Quinfne Tablets All
druggists refund the money If it fails To
cure. E. w mr. ewes signature on each box.zSc
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Murder Case to the jury.

Lincoln Center, Kas, Feb 24-The
case Of the State vs.. Shirk. wherein the
defendant is charged with numbering
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-24
Trouble {?

To Prove what SWAMP ROOT the Great Kidney Liver and
Bladder Remedy will do for YOU, all Readers State
Journal May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-01
WANT BUILDING INSPECTOR.

Spokane has no building inspector
and the matter 10 a subject of some
agitation among the contractors and
architects. n majority of whom are
In thvor of the creation of such am
Office.
Spokane Is too new" said we'll
known contractor this morning. ito
have suffered yet by faulty construc-
ton In buildings Of brick and stone,
structure. run up hastily and contra
ny to tho architects specifications wrts
likely to give trouble. if not cause
loss of life.
1T is an absolute nuisance" the
builder continued, the way some edi-
fees are thrown up. The specihca-
lions call in most cases for founda-
lions laid In cement In the case of a
building over two stories, and few In
deed are the structures 30 begun.
ut matw . good architect furious
TO see h, ~N~Tefully Judged require
ments In the construction highland
eddy xyerrldden by some cheap build
er, who shoves the work along re-
sardless of the architects reputation
or anything save the few dollars
gained by such methods.
"A building inspector would see
that plans and specifications for all
buildings be furnished lin and WOULD
take care that the specifications be
carried out"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-01-01
MAKE FIFTY CALLS A DAY.
sEavIANs VISIT THEIR FRIENDS ON THE FAMILY
sAnTv

BELGRADE, Jan. 1.-The "slava,"
on family saints day. which was eel
ebrated throughout the country dur
ing last November. is one of the in
situations peculiar to the Servians.
If one should ever be I'm doubt as
TO the nationality of Servians In
Macedonia or elsewhere. one had only
to inquire of they celebrate the ''sla-
Iva" If they do, they are Servians
and no mistake. In fact. even after
families have become Moslems gener-
atoms ago they continue to honor
their patron saints In Bosnia and
Albania.
The ordinary American would prob
ably shudder at the thought OF max
ing 40 or 80 calls II day. but II you
have that many friends you msst
visit every one of them on this day,
and a violation Is considered a griev-
ious offenso against society.
On their "slava" day servian fam
ilies expect to be visited by all their
friends and acauaintances, and a
book Is published In this city tahu-
iating all the saints OF the various
families and every diplomatic agent
who desires to keep on good terms
with tho people must study is oaro-
fully and omit nobody on his rounds
that day,
Tho proceedings begin with a relig-
ious ceremony. In the morning the
family and friends assemble In the
principal room OF the house. A pope