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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
HAHN HAS CLOSE CALL
Beats Keeler, Detroit Lad, by Only .
Foot at Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Feb. 22.-In the
preliminary meet the center of interest
was the 4O-yard dash. Archie Hahn
beat Keller, the Detroit freshman, by
only one foot, while the latter won over
Stewart The time was As seconds.
Raney won the half mile in 2:07, good
time considering the early date. Kellar
and Keen, two new men, did feet 10
inches and 5 feet inches, respectively,
in the high jump. The mile run was an
exciting race. 1t resulted in a dead
heat between Deane and Minor, two new
men. The time was 5:15.
Captain Kellogg did not compete in
the distance runs. Rose, the California
wonder" did not go into the shot-put,
on account of a lame back but he will
toss the weight in the "fresh-soph"
meet next Saturday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Rural Free Delivery.

Washington, Feb. Traditional rural
free delivery route, established April 1,
at Oswego. Labette county, length Of
route. 55 miles, population served, SSS.
The following appointments have been
made in the rural carrier force: Mis-
souri-Montgomer City. carriers; Phil
ip r. Kopp, John c. Robinson, Leslie E.
Eames; substitutes, John J. Sleight.
Richard ApIing, Leonard Rogers. Rich
mond, carrier, Moore W. Rodman: SUBJ
stitute, Leona J. Rodman. Oklahoma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Famous Belt of John L.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 22.-The gold and
diamond Studded belt which was present
ed to John L. Sullivan as commemorative
of his championship fight with PADDY Ky
an, and which disappeared about ten
Jere Donohue of this city, who exhibits
the trophy among his art collection. Don
ohue secured the belt for s10,500, which Is
slightly more than the value of the metal
and precious stones.
Sullivan was said to have pawned the
belt soon after he lost his championship
to Corbett in 1891, and few have seen it
since. The inscription on the belt is as
follows presented to John L Sullivan
by the Citizens of the United States, July
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
more Troona al Fort Rilev.

Junction City. Feb 22.-The regular
garrison of Fort Riley this week is
larger than it has ever been. There are
66 officers and 1920 enlisted men on
duty there at present. The strength of
the garrison is to be greatly increased
in a few weeks. Troops A, B, and
D, of the Eleventh cavalry, are en-
route to the post for station. They are
on their way from the Philippines,
where they have seen several years
service. The addition of these troops
will bring the garrison up to about l.
500 men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Ueed a knife on the Teacher.

Wichita, Feb. 22.-When Ray Low
rey, a teacher in country school east
of this city, tried to force Simon F'reese,
a pupil larger than himself, to obey a
command, the latter drew a knife and
cut him in the back, making two or
three serious wounds. A warrant was
sworn out for the arrest of F'reese, on a
charge of assault with intent to KILL
but he kept away from the officers I'M
til Saturday, when he was found in a
feed yard in Wichita. F'reese, who is
a son of a well-to-do farmer, was placed
under $500 bond, which his father sign
al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Conpressional Notes.

Washington, Feb. ga postoffice has
been established at Harwood, Haskell
county, Kan, with James H. Burr as
postmaster.
George H. B1akeslee of Kansas City has
been appointed stenographer and type
writer, Shawnee Indian agency, Okla
homa.
The name of the postoffice at Makor-
vile, Barton county, Kansas, has been
changed to Boyd, with Elias J. Eveliegh
as postmaster.
The postoffice at Cambridge. Kiowa
county Ok has been discontinued, mail
to Lone Wolf Wilbert, Grant county, mail
to Jefferson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Racing CLOSES at Ingleside.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 22-Saturday
was the closing day of the Ingleside
meeting and the feature of the day was
the $1,000 mile handicap. Gold Money, a
to favorite, and Kenilworth raced out
together, but in the stretch the FLY
grew tired, and Horatius, who had suf-
fered early interference, came up with
rush and beat her head. The CaIifor-
MIA Derby, at a mile and a quarter, will
pie DE run naa5 be nraba b1s taHer eie OF
Toledo. 122; F'ormaster III; Judge, III;
Mendon, ia; Bombardier. ia and Ana
Mas, III.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

Kansas City Kan, Feb. 22.-Maggie
Merrifeld sued John Merrifield for divorce
Saturday in the district court. They were
married October, 1885, and since that time
she says that the only clothing bought
for her by her husband consisted of a cal
leo dress and two pairs of shoes. She says
that he squandered his money and forced
her to work for a living in packing houses
and restaurants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Deserters from Fort Riley.

Junction City, Feb. 22.-Last week
seven deserters were dropped from the
rolls at Fort Riley. This number has
disappeared from the post in the last
ten days One of the men was captur-
ed in Barton county the first of the
week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
After Kirkpatrick's Scalp.

Madison. Wis, Feb. 22.-Because he has
not developed champion track athletic
teams for the University of Wisconsin
and because the financial affairs of the
Badger Athletic association have not
prospered, Graduate Manager Charles H.
Fitzpatrick will be released at the end of
his contract period in June. He is now
the subject of q campaign among the stu
dents for the election of members of the
board of directors of the athletic asso-
citation who will pledge themselves to re-
tire the manager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Yates center TO Have Gas.

Yates Center, Feb. 22-The city coun-
ell has granted a gas franchise to F.
Casey, H. Keiser and H. K. Huston of
Bloomington, ILL.,. to furnish this city
with gas for fuel and light. These men
have several wells at Buffalo, about II
miles south of here. and they will
pump the gas from there and pipe this
town. The line will be ready by next
Sent er1nllnr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Racine at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 22-The Santa
Barbara stakes for 2-year-olds. at four
and half furlongs and worth $40 to
the winner, was the chief attraction at
Ascot. A big crowd was in attendance.
The stake event was the fourth on the
card and furnished a stirring finish. The
horses were well punched at the turn
when Pinkerton, to 5 shot, came
through and won by half a length from
Airship. The Ascot management has in
creased the average of all purses, making
500 purses $3.50 or over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

Conjurer, Proceeds, Auditor and Audi
ence, for the American Derby. The most
Of the other prominent horsemen had al
ready forwarded their entries to Chicago.
Bud" May assured Secretary Kelsey
mo for t great Chicago cas eie
and that the colt would be shipped TO
Chicago from the east, no matter whether
not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
CALIFORNIA $500
Via Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale during March and
April This rate also applies to inter
mediate points. Good in tourist Sleep
ers and free chair cars. Liberal stop
over privilege allowed.
For full information and free Etera-
ture, address T. l. KING,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Low Rates to the Southwest via
Frisco System.

On March 1 and March 10 the Frisco
system will sell one way tickets to all
points in Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory at rate of $3.50. On same dates
will sell one way tickets at rate OF
$500 and round trip tickets at
rate of $500, to all points
in Texas east of and Including
Amarillo, Quanah. Vernon, FIT. Worth,
Brownwood, Brady. San Angelo. Waco
San Antonio, Houston, Galveston.
Corpus Christi and Rockfort. CaIl on
your nearest ticket agent for detailed
information, or write
J. c. LOERIEN
Asst Gen'l Pass'r Agent.
Kansas City, Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Fast Ice Trotting

GIens Falls, N. Y. Feb. 22-vineo, own
ed by John J. Cunningham, of Sandy Hill,
trotted a. mile on the ice at Lake George
in 21421 in a special race with Wyreka.
This equals the worlds record on the ice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
salvation Hotel for LAWRENCE.

Kansas City, Feb. 22-Major w. S. Pot
ter, Adjutant Walter Lumby and Mrs.
Lumby have gone to Lawrence, Kan. 1t
is their intention to open workingmen' s
hotel while there, and it is probable that
they will remain in Lawrence several
days completing arrangements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

point, to be run out by gravity in a.
pipe line, or be pumped, and at what
cost per acre-not for a few acres, but
for thousand or ten thousand acres.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Bonaparte Files Renort.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The report of
Charles J. Bonaparte, who was appointed
to investigate the affairs in Indian Terri
tory, has been received at the interior de-
partment. 1t will be ready by Secretary
Hitchcock and then forwarded to the
president. No intimation of its findings
has been given out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

Kinghsher, carrier, Elmer Gilbert; sub
stitute George Price. Roosevelt, carrier,
George G. Lee, Jr.; substitute. Benjamin
z. Albright.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
Some Memnhia Derbv Entries.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 22-John Kelsey,
the assistant secretary of the Washington
Park club, has secured the entries OF
Captain s. S. Browns four 3-year-olds,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22

4, 1887" Pictures of Sullivan and Ryan.
seventeen large and many small dia-
monds adorn the trophy"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
To Cure a Cold in One Dsv

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. An
druggists refund money If ii fails 70 ,,ira
E. W. Groves signature on each box 25c
Perhaps some people are descended
from monkeys, while others merely
dress differently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-22
AVile Disease

has wrecked more lives and
fering than all other diseases
ed to treat it lightly, but these
, deal with a powerful poison
down the constitution.
1t only metes out punishment
but others may become limo
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
Raising Dishraes.

A novel enterprise, that of raising
dishrags, is being exploited by mum.
ber of Southern California horticu;tur.
lists, who received the inspiration for
the scheme from Charles Richardson,
whose gardens in Pasadena are be-
coming famous for their remarkable
productions. Mr.. Richardson has sue.
cessfully raised many growths new to
American soil, and this year is ex-
ceeding all his previous triumphs by
raising thousands of dishrags. Last
year Mr.. Richardson's string beans,
which measured forty-three inches In
length, created stir, but dishraS
vines, which, with their pendent dish
rags, twine about orange trees, palms,
evergreens and peach trees, and peek
in at the second story windows; bid
fair to win the championship from the
beans. These dishrags, or vegetable
sponges, as they are sometimes called,
are indigenous to Africa, but now that
it has been demonstrated that they
will thrive in this country, they are
bound to become a popular produc.
ton. The seed look like cucumber,
but when ripe the sell is broken and
a sponge disclosed.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
CRABAPPLE JELLY.

Cut the apples into pieces without re-
moving seeds or cores, as they improve
the flavor of tine jelly. Set stone jar
in a pot of hot water: put the apples
in the jar without adding water 10
them. unless they should be very dry
in which case put one cup OF water
10 every six pounds OF fruit. Let them
boil eight or nine hours. Leave in the
Jar all night. covered closely. Squeeze
out the juice the next morning: allow
Il pound of sugar to Il pint Of juice. Put
the juice over the fire and when boiling
add the sugar and boil for a minute
or so. Take from fire and fill the jelly
glasses which have been dipped in hot
water.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
11OO Reward. 500.

The readers ofthis paper will be pleasedto
learn that there Is at least ono dreaded dis.
ease that science has been able to cure in ell
itsstages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a con-
stitutional disease, requires constitutional
treatment Halls CatarrhC Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation OF the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. Theproprietors have so much faith In
its curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure.
Send for list Of testimonials. Address
F. j. CHENEY d Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, Use.
lake Hall's 8 Family Pills for consultation.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
1EoVSEHoLO' ~
TX s HINTS!-l

! Eeforc boiling milk or making any
sauce with milk always rinse out the
saucepan in cold water.
| 1t will be found case Of stitch in
time saving nine or thereabout il the
lace edgings on the hem Of q petticoat
be overcast" with strong thread be-
fore the garment is washed. Ragged
edges and ravelings VIII be avoided by
! this precaution.
In caring fo- the kitchen daily, do
not overlook the gas range. In most
apartments the wall behind il sooL be-
comes coated with grease and steam.
If washed regularly with strong
soapsuds reaches and other objection
able intruderS will soon give the
kitchen 4 wide berth.
Shell portieres are SC ornamental and
easily made that all members of the
family should be instructed 10 keep 4
bright lookout for them if their vacG-
One has but to piece hole with 4
sharp pin and string them in long
strands. An oycrdrapcry at the top
adds very much to the effectiveness.
Permit 10 wringilS or rubbing Of
any wash silk garment. Simply have
it dipped, changing the lukewarm
water several times until it becomes
comparatively clean. Next pass
through two waters of the same tenn
peraturc, emitting soap, anG hang Up
to drain. Care SHOULD be taken to
pin in several places. as the garment
will be heavy with the weight OF
water.
1t may shock tidy housekeepers to
hear it. but the poor coffee one gets in
the average household is due largely
to the washing of the pot. 1t is
plunged in with other pots, in all but
exceptional cases. and washed with
the common dishcloth. "a coffee pot"
says Il cook where coffee is famous.
should never be washed. 1t should
be filed with cold water and left to
stand for few moments after using.
Then it should be brushed out care
fully with long-handled brush.
scalded with hot water and left to dry
with the lid open till it is to be used
again. Coffee made carefully in pot
50 treated becomes 4 nectar fit for the
gods"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
News of the Day.

Without any splurge Of publicity
Harvard is now installing the largest
practical telescope in the world, and
the Pickerings, Prof. w. H. and Prof.
F.. c., feel elated that the hunt for
new stars will soon be renewed with
increased interest.
Israel Zangwill is again a visitor to
New York, he having arrived there
last week. Mr. Zangwill is much in
terested in the plan to establish a
colony of Russian Jews in British East
Africa, and will make an effort to in
terest prominent American Hebrews
on the subject.
Manuel Garcia, the singer, is still
living in London and on March II
next he will be 100 years old. He is
the only singer now living who took
part in the first season of Italian
opera in New York in 1925, singing
the role of Figaro" in I'll Barber"
on the evening of November 20.
The persons who expect to be tipped
in London hotel nowadays are. l..
The head sitting room waiter. 2. The
head table d'hote waiter. 8. The cof-
fee room waiter. 5. The head porter.
6. The waiter. Z. The chambermaid.
s. The valet. g. The cloak room at
tendant 10. The night porter. IL.
The house porter II. The carriage
attendant. 13. The liftman. IA. The
page.
1t is said that, save in the case OF
ROYALTY, no expense for medical at
tendance in England has ever equal
led that incident to the illness of Lady
Curzon, formerly Miss Mary Letter, OF
Chicago. Sir Thomas Barlow, among
the most eminent physicians in Great
Britain, was recalled from abroad,
and has spent DAYS at time at Wal
ma, as have other professional men
scarcely less celebrated.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
FRUIT SALAD.

rake one quart of mixed fruit juice
red raspberry, strawberry. cherry
and pineapple. Heat and stir in two
tablespoonfuls Of gelatine softened in
two tablespoonfuls Of cold water;
sweeten to suit; add one-half teaspoon
full of mixed spices-cinnamon, cloves.
mace; one teaspoonful vinegar; pour
into small cups, lined with pieces OF
bleached almonds, and chill on ice.
Unmould on plates, placing lettuce
leaves which are dressed with French
dressing and two large cherries at one
side. On top teaspoonful Of whipped
sweet cream; serve this With nut
waters.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
BARBERRY JELLY.

4 delicious jelly, which is Of high re-
pute with English people and families
of English descent in this country, is
made of barberries. The barberry is
a rather seedy fruit for preserves, but
it is sometimes put up. as currants
are, with pound Of raisins to every
FIVE pounds OF itself. and pound OF
sugar to 4 pound OF the whole. The
barberry should be picked late. after
it has been touched with the frost, and
the fruit is of deep. dark crimson.
The demand for the fruit is so limited
that it seldom sells for more than ten
cents quart. so it must be ciasSed
among our inexpensive preserving
fruit.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
RASPBERRY VINEGAR.

10 six quarts of red raspberries add
three cupfuls of apple vinegar. Clean
thoroughly and cover with the vinegar.
Let it stand twenty-four hours-two
or three days will not hurt-in cool
place, then strain through jelly bag.
Allow a cupful of sugar to each cupful
of juice and boil up well. Skim and
boil several minutes longer, then put
into bottles and seal. To serve, allow
fourth of a cupful of vinegar to
three-fourths of cupful of water and
shaved ice to make quite cold. This IS
exceedingly refreshing during the hot
months and quickly prepared.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
RISK LIVES IN SMALL BOAT.
cnalishmen on Voyage to Australia in
Fourteen.Ton Vessel.

Gnalishmen on Voyage to Australia in
Feurteen.Ton Vessel.
A daring trip Is to be made by two
Brighton (Eng) men in craft SO
small that should the elements during
the time she Is in mid-channel prove
anything but Of the best. the chances
are that she will never again reach
land. The two young men are Mr.. A.
l.. Napper and Mr.. ]. L. Langford. who
start IN their boat, the Brighton, for
West Australia during this week. The
object of the voyage is to reach the
pearl fisheries at Broome. IN n. w.
Australia. cheaply, with craft ready
for the work there. The adventurous
pair propose to travel $4,000 miles in
a fourteen-ton boat. Two of the most
ingenious devices to be carried aboard
for the sake of safety are dinghy and
floating archor, both the inventions
and patents Of Napper himself. The
dinghy has been constructed with a
fat bottom to enable it to be carried
standing fiat on the deck, and thereby
dispensing vita the cumbersome dav.
its. The floating deepsea anchor. is
constructed with spar Is feet long,
attached to which is triangular.
shaped canvas sail weighted at the
bottom with shot. This contrivarce
is made especially for outriding any
storms which may be met with in mid
channel, when the water is too deep to
allow the ordinary anchor to be low.
cred. The deep sea anchor is let out
at the stern Of the craft, and the ac'
ton Of the water on it while in this
position holds the boat practically mo-.
tionless. The route to be taken, start
ing from Brighton, is through the Bay
of Biscay and the Atlantic ocean 10
Capetown, and then run OF 5000
miles without touching land will have
to be made from the Cape to fireman
tle.-Liverpool (Eng) Mercury.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
Sharps and Flats.

Greater is the man who climbs an
inch than he who slides mile.
When the parents are consecrated
the children are early converted.
Satan is the only one who makes
anything out of sinful pleasures.
Many men think that piety on Sun
day and pretense all the week affords
a fine example of arbitration between
God and the devil.
Prof. Charles H. Richardson Of Dart
mouth College, believes that the petri-
fed body Of a woman recently found
in Washington, VT, is that Of repre-
sentative Of arce which Inhabited
America before the Indians.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-11-24
4 Suicidal Record.

The chief medical examiner Of the
Royal Arcanum reports that 103 men,
bers committed suicide during 1908.
Among the supposed causes were: Do
nestle trouble, sixteen; financial diff
fculties, twenty-six; i'll health, thirty
one; .oss OF employment, ten.