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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
FITz as A JOKER
Says Nice Things About Champion
JEFF and Ex-Champion Bob.

New York, Feb. 25.-Robert Fitzsim-
mons arrived in Jersey City from the
west. He was ACCOMPANIED by KID
Egan and a monkey he had picked up
on his travels. FitzsimmOns was indig-
nant over the way Jenries had been
treated. He said: Its a shame the
way that Jim Jenries has been roasted.
They have been telling stories about his
being whipped by Munroe, about his
drinking. smoking and playing around
in all sorts Of ways. but they are not
true They have been saying the same
thing about me- fine things for my wife
10 read. but they are not true at all.
Jeffries and I have been in training ana
hard at work ever since we have been
on the road. I'm not saying anything
about myself, but I've been fighting Tor
some time. and this man Jeffries is the
real thing. He is the champion OF
champions. He's got the punch. is
clever and has the endurance and the
strength If you don't think so, hit
him and see whether you can hurt him
or not I've tried it a good many times"
FitzsimmOns smiled derisively when
he was asked about Jeffries refusing to
meet Mexican Pete" the Mexican
champion ''Jeffries is right" said Bob.
The so-called champion was no good.
Jeffries kept him out Of prison twice
Don't talk about him to me"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
WILL COACH MISSOURI.
]. F. Mclean, an Ex-Michigan Player
to Lead the Tigers.

Columbia, Mo, Feb 25.-John F. Nc
Lean, who during the past two seasons
has coached Knox college at Galesburg,
H., and who has brought that school
from an insignificant place to pronln-
ent position in the western football
world. viii coach the University of Mis-
souri, team next year.
Mclean has made wonderful record
as a coach. At his first year at Knox,
he had team averaging only 1913
pounds, yet his eleven tied the Univer-
sity of Chicago, and scored on WiscOn-
sin. Knox defeated all her natural Op-
ponents by scores ranging from 80 to
so to O. Last year. with only ordinary
material, he made Knox even stronger
factor and the team was almost as
strong as the heavier teams of the Big
Nine" Chicago could defeat her only 8
to O. She defeated Northwestern Is to
0, and was defeated by the Nebraska
team to 0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
RULES FOR THE BARBER.
How Jersey City Proposes to sterilize
the Hair Cut Emporiums.

rules which the Jersey City board OF
health has adopted for BARRIERS over
which they have jurisdiction.
All BARRIERS must keep their finger
nails short and clean; they must cleanse
their hands thoroughly Immediately
after waiting upon a customer: they
cannot under any circumstances blow
short hairs from a mans neck after
giving him a hair cut towel or fine
hair brush must be used in removing
'ticklers''; all tools must be sterilized ;
BARRIERS are warned not to wipe their
hands upon or blow their breath upon
razor strOps while putting edges on
razOrs.
An ordinance has been drawn up en-
bodying these rules, and the commits
sioners believe they viii insure sanitary
shaves and hair cuts. The better class
of BARRIERS are in sympathy with the
new regulations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
SPORTING news.
The Secrets Of FitzsfmmOns'
Pugilistic Life
Have Been Impaired to Jefriei
BY the Australian.
AN UNUSUAL LEGACY.
Wants Big Californian to Take
Up His Mantle.
Has the Strength, the Heart
and Withal the Punch.

New York, Feb. 25.-Robert Fitzsim-
mons in signed article in the Journal
beQueaths to James j. Jefries all his
science and skill as a fighter. BY so
doing he makes what is probably the
most extraordinary legacy on record.
Bitzsimmons says in part:
Realizing that I am no longer a
youth. and that all battles are not only
to the strong but to the young, I have
selected the man whom regard as the
best fitted in all the world to take up
che work shall soon lay aside.
who is fitted by nature to succeed
me?
''Who has the strength?
''Who has the heart2
''Who has the punch?
who has the science?
IL name James ]. Jenries, Of Cali
fornia. an American.
THE first three of these marvellous
fighters endOWments he inherited from
his sturdy ancestry-the strength the
heart and the punch
Science, the last possession, L Rob
ert FitzsimmOns. his friend, bestowed
upon him as a mark of my admira-
ton.
"Jenries put me down and out twice
once in New York, once in Frisco
NlE is AAE Only MN4ltB Iitu VIII Aclo az
complished this. 1 feel toward this
youth as a man would toward his son,
He has grown up under my eye, so to
speak ] have found him to be the sort
OF man that I could afford to leave
behind me as my representative in the
ring. / studied him for a long time be-
fore T decided to place in his strong
hands the volume of pugilistic knOwl-
edge that L have been compiling secret
ly for the last 20 years. How worthy
he is to receive this legacy the whole
world will know when he enters the
ring again. No living man can beat
him.
by day and by night have drilled
him in all the tricks, all the maneu-
vers. all the openings, all the science
Little by little / have transmitted to
him those things that have become
mine through 20 years of fighting in
the ring. Piece by piece I gave this
man. my heir, the wisdom and the skill
I had won with my own head and
hands. and today he is two in one.
ITO his courage added craft.
ITO his strength ] added agility.
ITO his method I added science
'To his style added generalship.
ITO his youth I added the wisdom oil
old age.
The combination is perfect. I have
created a masterpiece. Where lives hi!
equal 2''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
Pratt Section Hand Leaves $4,000
Life Insurance and Farm.

Pratt, Feb. 25.-Henry Carver, a sec
ton hand on the Rock Island. was kill
ed here by a westbound freight.
The section men were coming into
town from the east about 11:05 o'clock
and the train was within three tele-
graph poles of the handcar before any
of the section men saw it coming. They
threw the handcar about half off and
attempted to pull it the rest of the way
and saw that the train was so close ran
to save themselves. The foreman or
dered the men to quit three different
times and Mr. Carver instead of run
ming to the side he was on ran around
in front of the car to the opposite side
He was carried s. feet and the hand
car fell on him. One leg was broken in
four places and he was hurt Internally
He leaves wife and two children. He
carried $4,000 life insurance and owns a
good farm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25

Abilene, Kan. Feb. 25.-Fourteen
members of the River Brethren church
left here for California, probably to
locate a number of other members
of this Quakerlike sect is already To-
Gated in that state and colonies are
forming to establish farms and church
es- They are among Kansas most
prosperous people and have succeeded
well during their twenty-six years set
tlement here. It is the younger gen
GRAFTON that seeks new fields.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
sprague Damage Case on Trial.

Emporia, Feb. 25-The case of E. F.
sprague vs.. the Santa Fe railroad was
begun in the district court here Tues
DAY. Sprague is suing the road for &c.
600 damages which he claims he sustain
ed in the IRE in 1901 that burned his
planning mill, the Methodist church and
many residences and which Sprague
claims was ignited by a spark from a
switch engine. It required nearly all
day to get a jury There are over 100
witnesses subpoenaed. The juries in the
case both times before disagreed, stand
ing eight to four and ten to two in ia
yor Of the Santa Re.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25

Newton. Kan. Feb. 25.-Miss Edith
Boyd and Mr.. Pierce Steinkfrchner
were married here Tuesday, departing
Immediately after the ceremony for
Chanute, where Mr.. Steinkirchner will
engage in the clothing business. The
bride is the daughter of DR.. CASTOR
Boyd, of this city. and is prominent in
local society circles. The groom was
for several years manager of the Cen
tury Clothing company. of this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
IS A LENGTHY BRIEF.
The Grounds for New Trial Of Jessie
Morrison Cover $50 Pages.

Ell Dorado. Kan, Feb. 25.-The brief
in the case of Jessie Morrison. who is
asking for q new trial in the supreme
court for the second time, was secured
by her attorneys Tuesday. It is one
of the largest briefs ever printed in
the state and contains 23O pages. The
bill of exceptions in the case of DR.. J.
G. Brownfeld, convicted of perjury in
the case. who is now in the penitentiary
has been signed by Judge Aikman and
an application viii be made to release
Dr.. Brownfleld on bond pending the
court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
THE WINNING OWNERS.
DurnsH & Herr Ahead in the Amount
of Purses at New Orleans

New Orleans. Feb. 25.-Durnel1 &
Herr still continue to lead the winning
owners at the Crescent City track with
a margin of over $4,000 greater than
the amount won by their nearest com
petitor, James Arthur, and It is hardly
likely that any other stable viii pass
them in the race for wealth, although
the annexing of the Derby and a few
more of the stakes to be run before the
meeting closes by one stable might de-
pose them from the front rank.
one over So. 600. one over 81, 1000 four
over $1,000, four over 81, 600, eight over
IS. 600; eight over $4,000. and thirty two
have earned over 81. 200. over sea. 600
was distributed during the past week
in stakes and purses.
The following table gives the names
of the So owners that have won 1000
or over, and the amount to each ones
oradif.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
VIII Marry Again at 70.

Hiawatha. Feb. 25.-Samuel Snyder,
aged 70. for many years a farmer in the
Robinson neighborhood. has secured a
license to marry Mrs. Catherine Moles,
aged As Snyder's former wife was
drowned about two years ago in a
spring on his farm and since then he
has been living alone. Mrs Moles came
from kentucky and moved on the piece
of land next to him. For some time
past Snyder has been helping her look
after her land and in return she has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
Raeine ID Me- orlaans.

New Orleans. Feb. 25.-The carnival
visitors swarmed to the track and saw
a fairly good card run off Fuller's work
in the saddle was the feature of the day.
the boy riding three winners and two
seconds. Hedge. Andes and Edna Riley
were the beaten favorites. Benson
Caldwell was claimed out Of the fifth
race by i. v Below for 81 325 Odom
has been engaged to ride McChesney in
the Montgomery handicap. Weather
dne- track fast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
IN THE FEDERAL PRISON.
Have Greater Number Of Convicts
Now Than Ever Before.

Leavenworth. Kas., Feb. 25.-The fed
eral penitentiary is rapidly accumu-
lating more boarders and Warden Nc
Claughry has more now than he has
ever had in this penitentiary. Six pris-
oners were received Sunday and twenty
nine We're received Monday. making the
total number now confined in the federal
penitentiary o43. Warden McClaughry
and his officers are all very busy, and it
viii be some time before they are
Strengthened around. The record Of the
total number of prisoners confined gives
their classified ton as follows:
MI TT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
KANSAS news
Western Portion of the State
Gets Snow Storm.
About Nine Inches of ''The
Beautiful" at Dodge,
DID NOT DRIFT BADLY.
Railroad Traffic VIII Be Caused
Little Delay.
Be Good for the Wheat - Little
Suffering Among Stock.

Dodge City. Feb. 25,-The largest snow
storm in years fell here Tuesday after
noon. the snow measured So inches. In
1891, January, the snow fail for "A hours
was 8 inches. This snow fell without
any wind, otherwise great suffering
would occur among cattlemen and
farmers. Trains from the east are some
what late but the snow does not extend
for only about IS miles east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
Maintalnsd a club Room.

Newton, Kan. Feb. 25.-Dietrich
Heibert. a resident Of Halstead. plead
ed guilty in Justice Hedges court yes
terday TO the charge of maintaining a
club room and was fined 800 and costs.
He was also placed under $500 bond to
refrain from committing the offense
again during the next two years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
Saw CONTRACT Il signed.

Lawrence, Kan, Feb. 25.-According
to the athletic authorities at the Has
kell Indian school. there is no truth IN
the report circulated in the dispatches
to the effect that bernstein knows moth
ing Of any proposition to coach the Has
xell Indian football team next season
The contract has been signed and the
whole deal closed. so say the Haskell
rap0n1p
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
A Man of 400 Pounds Dead.

Fort Scott, Kan, Feb. 25.-John Jen-
son, an old resident of this city and
long known as the largest man in the
county, dropped dead of heart disease
Tuesday afternoon. He weighed al
most 400 pounds and was proprietor of
a bakery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
A New Postmaster for Norton.

Washington, Feb ga new post
master viii be appointed for Norton.
Kas. Postmaster Frank Lockard's term
is about to expire and Representative
Reeder has indorsed an ex-state SEN
ator, z. v. Peterson. Mr.. Lockard does
not want to retain the office. Mr.
Peterson viii be appointed at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25

San Francisco, Feb. 25.-There we're
several surprises at Ingleside. One oc-
CURED in the six and a half furlongs
handicap, when Dainty, at odds of Is
to i, ran around her field and gained a
nose victory over Gravina. In the sec
ond race Turibio. 10 to I shot. won.
The track was fine: weather clear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
Two Troy Attorneya in Court.

Troy, Kan, Feb 25.-Two prominent
Doniphan county attorneys are in di-
vorce suits as litigants instead of
counsel Mrs. J. J. Baker has asked
for divorce on the ground of gross ne
glect of duty, and A. L. Perry wants
the court to free him from his wife on
similar grounds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
A stabbing at Neosho Rapids.

Emporia, Kas., Feb 25.-Norman Dye
of Neosho Rapids came to town Tues
day with one side of his face gashed,
and swore out a warrant for F. F. Braz-
zell, charging him with attempt to kin
The men live at Neosho RAPIDS and
alleged, used a knife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
New Kansas Postmasters.

washington, Feb 25-The senate in
executive session made the following
confirmation of Kansas postmasters:
Joseph c. Kitchen, Garden City; John
K. Cochran, Pratt; Charles W. Davis,
Conway Springs, Isaac s. Coe, LaHarpe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
Drops Dead on chanute Street.

Chanute. Feb. 25&Mrs. Millard f
Ruff, aged 40 dropped dead on the street
here from heart failure. She was the
daughter of Mrs. c. A. McCune and the
widow Of the late NJ. F. Ruff. a former
wei known Kansas newspaper man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
Doniphan County Pioneer Dead.

resident Of Doniphan county and Troy
since 1887, died here yesterday. aged rs.
For ten years after the war he was
county clerk. OF late years he has been
an invalid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25

the tabulation Of the expense account is
not a compulsory duty Of the county
clerk it has not been done for several
years, and therefore there is no oDDor-
tunity to compare the expense Of 1902
with the last past year or two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25

Fort Scott, Kas.. Feb. 25.-It cost S64, =
26I17 to run Bourbon county in 1902 or
more than $1,000 month. as shown by
the figures tabulated by Deputy County
Clerk Sechler. Owing to the fact that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25

done his washing and cooking for him.
They decided that they could do even
better by marrying and living in one
house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25

April is one of the best months in the
year to visit California wait for tbs
Colonist rates to California Doints via
the Santa Fe, April to June Is. la0s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25
limited for Work.

Gentlemen: For over two years suffered
greatly from impure blood, causing me to feel
debilifated and unfit for work, had no appetite
and could get no relief from doctors or medi.
to try S. S. S. soon noticed change in my
health for the better continued its use, and az
the end of three months was completely we'll,
and my appetite has been good ever since, and
I now weigh $50 pounds.
I consider S. S. S. the best blood medicine to
be found anywhere. Yours truly,
R. SIDEBoTTo1.
61o S. Market St, Nashville, Tenn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25

The Best Blood Purifier. Tonic and Appetizer.
had about as severe a case of Eczema as falls
to the lot of suffering mortals, but am exceed
ingly glad to inform you that I am now rs
sound as dollar, not vestige or sign of the
disease remains. -Four bottles of s. S. S. drove
it out Of my system and believe effected per
rnanent cure. I shall continue to take S. S. S.
slider it a great blood purifier, tonic and appe-
tier. Yours truly, N. A. RANDALL
3Iz5 East 10th street. Indianapolis, Ind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25

the blood. and so long as it
pure we are fortified against
But the blood is constantly
It's from a thousand sources;
ctious diseases almost every
ngs the germs of Malaria;
g with millions Of microbes,
led with bacteria, and when
i are distributed to all parts
becomes a carrier of disease
poisons are generated within
E and vitiate the blood, from
1naladies result.
.ase that cannot be traced to
ID. Rheumatism, Scrofula,
ne, Contagious Blood Poison
distressing ailments are due
E blood, for which there is no
rifcation of the entire blood
options Of the most frightfu1
Upon the skin, blackheads,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-25

The wonderful part Of being is the blood It IS
the fountain of life the vital sustanng fluid containing
everything needu for the growth and development Of the body
and ccuaes through the system carries material for the
making of bone and muscle and nouhmen for the nerves
the body is dependent upon the blood for its existence The
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-26
MANTI NEWS NoTEs-

Manti. Dec 24-The adopted daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Fikstad II years
of age. passed away Wednesday after a
severe illness of several weeks standing.
The complaint from which the little girl
suffered was pneumonia Funeral serv-
ices will be held from the South ward
assembly hall Saturday next
The infant child, about months OF age.
Of Mr.. and Mrs. stephen Barton o. this
city passed away this week. after an Hf-
ness of only a day or two.
The programme to be rendered at the
cOnjOint session of the Mutual Improve
ment associations of this city Sunday
evening rs as follows. Lecture w ID.
LIVINGSTON: recitation. Miss Retfa snow.
organ selection. Miss May Crawford. rec
itati0n. Miss Iris Lowry: song, Miss Ed
wardinal Parry.
Frederick Miller of this city had the
misfortune a few days ago of being
caught under a falling stack OF hay but
the assistance his wife gave him I'M help
ing him 10 get from under the hay saved
him from a possible smothering
X is expected and hoped that the
Manu Light & Power company will give
10 It's patrons an all-nlght service IN his
city. 1t is going to make a trial at it
during the holiday season.
Father Mellor Of Fayette. this county.
IS reported 20 have died a few DAYS ago
at his home in that town.
The following marriages were solemn
lied in the temple here Wednesday last
by President McAllister. George Riley
Brithwaite and Minnie NJ. Ahlstrom
both Of Manti. Irwin Gee and Tena Jen-
sen OF Moroniss Charles--S- Ogden aud
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-26
CHRIsrMAs As 81 I'll.
All Mines Are Closed and Miners Are
Given Law OF.

Park City. Dec. 25.-Au the mines in the
camp are closed up today and the eEl-
proves are enjoying two days lay or
Yesterday afternoon three coaches were
lllled with outgoing Parkites. who are
spending the holidays IN Zion. This mOrll-
ing services were held in the Catholic
church. y Three masses were SAID. the
FIRST one at a. m. one at and one at
1890. when solemn high mass was sung
ana an eloquent sermon on the day was
preached by Rev. Thomas GaA.ghan.
Last evening Christmas tree exercises
were held in the congregational. Metnc-
cist and Episcopal churches. and the
mauy members of the Sunday schools or
these institutions were each presented
with a small Christmas token 10y the
teachers.
This afternoon a chiidren's dancing
matinee was given in the Carpenter Ma
pie hall The dance began at 2.30 and
continued until D. IA, The affair was
well attended. many grown people taxing
advantage OF the affair with the children
TO spend the afternoon
The Park City military band was ont
this morning and serenaded many Of th@
prominent town people together with
spending considerable time on the streets,
where many selections We're rendered.
The presence of the band added greatly
TO the pleasure of the day in Park City.
The ore in the DAILY mine still continues
TO improve, and much of 1t is being hoist
ed to the surface, whore 1t is being stored.
shipment VIII be made in the near fu-
ture.
Work on the Corona mine is stul gong
on. and very flattering indications are
being met with in the development
Mrs. John Philips returned this morn
ing from Salt Lake. where she has beer
visiting with friends.
Mrs Johnson of salt Lake came up
from that city this morning and VIII
spend the day visiting with her SON.
George Johnson.
Murray King, one OF the proprietors of
the Park City Majectic Mining company.
Is in Salt Lake spending Christmas with
friends.
Mr and Mrs. Charles Regan of Salt
Lake are in the Park visiting friends.
Miss Nellie Sherry came up from salt
Lake on visit to Mr.. and Mrs. III. W.
Turner.
Brig Snyder, who is now located in Cali
fornia, came to the Park this morning TO
spend the holidays with his family.
James II. Hance, principal of the High
school. was a passenger on the outgoing
train today.
r. V. Talbot took the outgoing train to-
day for Nevada.
William COughlin came UP from SALT
Lake this morning.