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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
SHOT BY ROBBERS.
Chicago Groceryman Falls in Defense
of His Property.

Chicago. Oct. 22.-Herzfield has been
shot and fatally wounded while en-
deavoring to rout three masked high
waymen who had invaded the grocery
of his father-in-1aw, A. M. Tubin.
Herzfield and Tubin were alone in the
store when the bandits entered. The
proprietor was behind the counter,
counting the days receipts while his
son-in-law was in the rear.
The highwaymen ordered the grocer
to hold up his hands. The robbers then
started Tugin toward the rear just
as Herzfield came running toward
them with a heavy club in his hands.
The desperadoes turned and fled
toward the door, where one of them
stopped and fired at the young man.
The bullet went wide of its mark, but
a second struck Herzf1eld and he fell
unconscious A crowd Of pedestrians
who saw the robbers as they fed took
up the pursuit, but the bandits made
their escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
WANTS PROPERTY PARuT1oNED
Widow of G. p. Dewey Brings Suits
at Manhattan.

Manhattan, Kan, Oct. 22.-Mrs.
Gertrude M. Dewey, widow of Charles
r. Dewey, the millionaire cattleman,
has brought four suits for partition of
the real estate owned by her husband
at his death, January z, 1904. in the
district court here. She seeks to re-
cover half interest in the Dewey
ranch, three fine houses. the electric
light plant and other property. She
claims the residence here as her
HON eStead, and should this claim be
established Charles T. KilIen, Dewey
private secretary, who figured largely
in the will, will not get any share in
that portion of the estate.
c. P. Dewey was a cattle king, own
of thousands of acres of range in the
COW country of western Kansas.
Originally from Chicago. he made
Manhattan his headquarters. AT his
death his estate was valued at 81, $780,
900. By will he had left his widow
the share of the estate she would have
been entitled to had no will been
made. To his son, Chauncey Dewey,
and his private secretary he gave prop
daughter, Anna Dewey, was cut off
with a paltry $4,000. This was the
smallest bequest, even his niece getting
$4,000.
Dewey was married twice. Both
his children are by his first wife, who
is now living in Paris, where she was
Joined by his daughter who will fight
for what she considers her share of
the estate. His second wife, while
never divorced, sued for separate
maintenance during the last year of
her husbands lifetime and was given
$500 a month during the suit for per-
manent alimony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
sTRICKLETT FOUND TT.
bug Holiday Says Old Washburn
Pitcher Discovered "Spit" Ban.

Bug" Holiday the shortstop on
the famous Goldsby's Golden Giants
in Topeka, has solved the mystery OF
the spit ball. The Cincinnati Inquirer
Ever since the "spit BALI was intro
duced into the national game, Dall
fans in all parts of the country have
been making anxious inquiries to as
certain just what sort of mysterious
object it really is Some imagine 1t
is a new patented ball, others believed
that the sphere is controlled by some
unknown power in the pitchers I'm
gers, or that the pitcher by expecto-
rating tobacco juice on the horsehfde
makes it do all sorts of funny stunts
The mystery has been cleared. Bug
Holiday, who last year umpired in the
American association, last night gave
away the secret.
"Do you know" said the great and
only bug 1--WE heard the spit ball
discussed a dozen times since the close
different version of it. Yesterday L
was in a sporting goods store when
a yOungSter came in and asked the
dealer how much the new spit ball
he had never heard of such a tf13o9.
but the kid insisted that Bob Ewing
and other great pitchers
it, and he wanted to buy one for his
own use. The boy went away sadly
disappointed at not being able to Sc
cure what he wanted. But to get back
to my story. The first man 1 ever
saw use the spit ball was Pitcher
Stricklett, of Milwaukee.
Il was standing behind the plate the
first day he tried it. and it came at
the batter like wet sponge. When
it hit the catcher's glove had to take
out my handkerchief. I felt like I
had a, shower BATH That's a peach
says I to myself. Wonder what
putting on it?' I concluded to play
detective and watched StrIcklett tnr
next time he pitched, and learned the
secret. When he got ready to pitch
the ball 1 noticed that he would rub
it on his glove hand. In the center
of the glove was a hole and in that
hole a sponge. The sponge was sat
urated with some unknown substance,
and when the ball was delivered it
would throw spray like garden hose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
Catholics May Vote.

Rome, Oct. 22.-The prevailing feel
ing among the pope's advisers regard
ing the attitude of the vatican cleo
tions seems to be not to abolish the
decree forbidding Catholics to vote.
The Observatory Romano, the organ
of the vatican, however. in unofficial
article urges that the abstention
from voting be merely to mask the
free hand in the matter left to the
bishops and advises the faithful to
vote when it is considered advantag-
eous to do so in view of the local
conditions. If this decision is definite,
the clericals will not have a party of
their own in the chamber. but will
oppose the extremist and anti-religious
candidates. especially the socialists
and will favor the conservatives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
You Must
Sleep.

If you cannot, it is due to an
irritated or congested state OF
the brain, which will soon de-
velope into nervous prostration.
Nature demands sleep, and
it is as important as food; it
is part of her building and
sustaining process. This period
of Inconsistencies relaxes the
mental and physical strain, and
allows nature to restore ex-
hausted vitality.
DR.. Miles Nervine brings
refreshing sleep, because it
soothes the irritation and re-
moves the congestion.
It is also nerve builder; IL
nourishes and strengthens ev-
cry nerve in your body, and
creates energy in all the organs.
Nothing will give strength
and vitality as surely and
quickly as DR.. Miles Nervine.
During the past winter I bad two
attacks Of LaGrippe which left me
was so nervous I could not sleep. My
wife. after trying different remedies.
went for q doctor. The doctor was
out, and q neighbor recommended DR..
Miles Nervine, and she brought home
q bottle. had not slept for some time,
and had terrible pains in my head.
After taking q few doses OF Nervina
the pain was not 50 severe. and I
slept I am now taking the second
bottle, and am very much improved"
HENRY II. SMITH. Underhin. VT
Or. MIiea' NerVlne IL sold by your
druggist, who will guarantees that the
firsf bottle viii benefit. II u faIls, he
will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
REFORM BEGINS.
A Revision of Peasant Laws Started
by Prince Mirsky.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 22.-1:20 p. m.
Upon the recomm endation of Prince
Mirsky, minister of the interior, in
revising the peasant laws in accord
ance with the imperial manifesto of
1903, the draft of the statutes regard
ing the trusteeship of peasant prop
erty, submitted direct to the council
of the empire by the late Minister Won
PIehve, has been by imperial order
sent back to the provincial boards,
created to review the work of the
drafting committee. Under M. Stisch-
incky, Won Plehve'S assistant, who was
head of the drafting committee, and
whose services Prince Mirslxy. upon his
accession Immediately dispensed with,
those provincial boards were utterly
ignored. Beside it is announced that
other reforms of the peasant laws
contemplated by the imperial mani
festo will proceed energetically, the
provincial boards and all classes re-
cefving an opportunity to be heard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
SPORTING NEWS.
IL. e. Has a Hard Game With
Oklahoma.
Final Score Was 16 to 0 in
Favor of Kansas.
Observation-Disclosures
Fear Result of Contest With
Mashburn.
Indians Win from Texas by
Field Goal.

Oklahoma City, Ok, Oct. 22.-Kansas
university defeated Oklahoma univer-
sity before a big crowd in one of the
most hard fought games ever seen in
Oklahoma Friday afternoon. The score
was 16 to 0. In the first half Kansas,
with but three seconds in which to
play, pushed Mccoy over the line for a
touchdown. Pooler failed to kick goal.
In the second half most of the play was
in Oklahoma's territory.
K. u. again demonstrated the great
luck the team has been playing in all
season. In making a kick for Okla
homa the ball was blocked by Donald
OF Kansas and it rebounded back of the
Oklahoma line. Mccoy fell on it for u
touchdown and Pooler kicked goal
Near the end of the half Kansas secur-
ed another touchdown on kick. Poo
Ter failed to kick goal. The lineup:
Kansas-Michaelson, center; Brun-
ner, right guard; Davis. right tackle,
Rouse, right end; Ackarman. left
left end; Pooler, quarter back; Mccoy,
right half; McCarty, fullback; Myers,
left half.
Observation-Disclosures center; Curry,
right guard; Nonett, right tackle;
Markle, right end; SEVERN, left guard:
Waggoner. left tackle: Cook, left end;
Cross, quarter back; McCreary, right
half; Reeds, fullback; Hughes, lett
half.
tleferee-John Ruth of Kingf1sher.
Umpire-Dr. McLain of Oklahoma.
Uneasy About Washburn.
Lawrence, Kan, oct. 2z.-There is a
feeling of uneasinesS here about the
result of the Washburn game next Sat
urday and it is the general opinion
among university supporters that
Washburn will give the Jayhawkers
one of the hardest games that Coach
Kennedy'S pupils will have to contend
with this season. The victory of last
year is still staring the varsity men
be made to overcome the Topeka nen
this year. The lineup will probably
be, Michaelson, center: Stricken, left
guard; Drummer, right guard; Donald,
Freshman. left end; Captain Hicks,
right end; Pooler, quarter; MyeN. left
half; Mccoy. right half; RusseR and
McCarty, fullback. Ise will also be
be swung in at right end in place of
Hicks. 1t is very doubtful whether or
not Captain Hicks will be able to en-
ter the game. Roger and Milton VIII
also be used on the substitute list. the
Kansas university team will average
about 10 POUNDS when it meets WASH
burn and the line is the 'varsity's
strongest defense and offense both.
Haskell Indians Had Game.
Austin, Tex.,Oct. 22.-The most close
Iy contested game of football played On
the University of Texas athletic field
for several seasons was that between
the Haskell Indians and the IeAaS
varsity team Friday
The Indians won by a score of to O.
This score was made by a goal kick
evenly matched in weight. strength ana
playing ability and every inch OF
ground was strongly contested. Inc
weather was ideal for good playing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
WILL RACE FOR $4,000.
Prince Alert and John NJ. Are
Matched.

Matched.
Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 22.-An argu-
ment which started between Jack Cur
ry, trainer and driver of Prince Alert,
the worlds champion pacing gelding.
and George Spear. chief trainer of z.
E. Smathers' crack PAGER, has result
ed in the signing of articles for a
match race between Prince Alert and
John M. Over the local course. which,
for amount of money wagered, will
eclipse anything yet seen in the grand
circuit this year.
The agreement is to race best three
in five mile heats for $4,000 a side,
winner to take all. After signing the
agreement Mr.. Smathers offered to bet
Curry an extra $4,000 that John NJ.
wins. Curry has posted his money and
has wired to James HanIey. the Prov
idence OR. ID millionaire, and owner
of Prince Alert. for his sanction at
the prospects of the match. Prince
Alert has a record against time of
1:57h behind a wind shield. John
M. created his record in a race here
Tuesday by winning in 2:0S1z, al
though he had previously shown his
Partially for the local track by haul
ing Mr.. Smathers over the half-miIe
course last year in worlds record
breaking time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22

I never could discover just what kind
of dope Stricklett used on the ball, but
1t was the goods, all right. and worked
like charm. Pitcher Check, who will
be a Redleg next year, was the next
to take it up, and now all the big
pitchers in the National league are
using that spit ball. It's a mistaken
idea to think that the pitcher expec-
torates on the ball. The stuff that is
kept deposited in their gloves is what
does the work. What it is 1 never
could learn. as the twirlers soon got
wise to me, and never gave me
chance to get a good peek into the
mysterious cavity in the center of their
gloves"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
Yanger and sayres Draw.

Milwaukee, Wis. Oct 21.-Benny
Yanger of Chicago and Maurice
Sayres of Milwaukee went six rounds
to a draw before the Milwaukee box
ing club last night. The bout was
fast and furious from start to finish.
In the fourth round Yanger had
Sayres hanging on at the bell and
seemed TO have a good advantage.
Sayres rallied in the fifth and got even
honors. In the sixth during a hot
mixup Sayres landed a hard right on
rangers jaw, nearly unbalancing
him. This blow earned the Milwaukee
boy a draw. The men were fighting
hard when the gong finished the bout
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
ALL ABOUT A RING.
Big Law Suit Involving Very Small
Sum and a Romance.

Chanute, Kan, Oct 22.-The Trib-
une says: One of the first actions to
be argued before the district court at
the fall term was one in which the
elements of romance are. so mingled
as to make it worthy the pen of Dick
ems The heroine is a young woman
without home, family or friends, who
had fondly hoped to become an old
aside, and, her reason gone, confined
in the Kansas insane asylum. The
man in the case is wealthy and aged,
a resident of Illinois and his effort to
recover a diamond ring which he gave
to the unfortunate young woman led
to the case getting into court.
The title of the case is ]. w. Tillson
against E. o. Gantz. 1t is brought to
Neosho county on a change of venue.
The incidents leading up to the litiga-
ton as related by the attorneys, show
that the young woman was studying
to become physician in Illinois when
she became acquainted with the plain
tiff. He was a physician and under
took to instruct her in the art of
Esculapius. During the time she was
under his tutelage an intimate friend
structor gave his pupil diamond
ring as a token between them. The
exact nature of the relations between
the parties was not directly touched
upon by the attorneys. but the young
woman's lawyer declared that she re-
garded the ring as a betrothal ring.
Time passed on. The girl came to
Kansas and located in lola, where she
started to build up practice. The
old mans ardor cooled and with the
waning of his attachment he asked the
young woman to return the ring, send
ing an attorney to her with the re-
quest. A meeting was arranged in
Kansas City, at which the aged physi-
clan presented his plea in person. The
young woman remained obdurate,
whereupon he applied to the law and
replevined the ring.
The case is now compli Gated by the
nature of the young woman's mental
court and asked that the case be con-
tinued, for the reason that there were
no witnesses to testify in her behalf.
ct think 1 may state honestly that her
condition is due to her worry over this
unfortunate affair."" he declared.
The plaintiffs attorney combatted
this petition. ''My client is an aged
man." he declared. HE may die be-
fore the termination of this suit. if we
await the mental recovery of the de-
PENDANT. The case has already gone
on for two years. We have had to
deposit a cash bond of $500 and your
honor knows we cannot hope to re-
cover interest on this sum during the
time it is in the hands of the court,
even though we secure the ring"
Judge Stillwell took the matter I'M
der Amusement and promised to let
the attorneys know at an early date
whether he would continue the case or
order it for trial at this term.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
BOTTLE FACTORY IN KANSAS.
One With Pay Roll of 81 400 a Week
at Neodesha

Neodesha. Oct 22.-The Register says:
After many months of untiring labor
building the plant, installing machinery,
employing men and arranging a thousand
other minor details, Doolittle Bros. have
opening up the plant for the manufacture
of bottles at this place. Neodesha takes a
pride In this institution and we dare say
though that not many here have an ade-
quate conception of the plant and its
operation and what it means to our in
terests in a financial way. When run
ming on full time and force its pay roll
will possibly exceed $1,400 week, mean
ing that just that much money will in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
Saved His Life.

]. W. Davenport, Wingo, KY, writes,
June Il, 1902: Il want to tell you be-
neve Billiards. Snow Liniment saved my
life / was under the treatment of two
doctors, and they told me one of my lungs
was entirely gone, and the other badly
affected. 1 also had a lump in my side.
/ don't think that could have lived over
two months longer. was induced by a
friend to try Billiards. Snow Liniment
The first application gave me great RELIEF:
two soc bottles cured me sound and well.
1t is wonderful medicine and recon-
mend it to suffering humanity" Csc, soc,
800 Sold by Rowley & Snow and w. S.
Miller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
MIR. JORDAN GIVES UP.
NIX. JORDAN CIV rs UP.
Fails to Find Trace of Brother and
Goes Home.

Stafford, Kas.. Oct. 22.-B. c. Jor-
dan, brother of G. c. Jordan, the
young man believed to have been MUIR
dered near here recently, returned to
his home in Enid last night unsuccess-
full in the search to find the body. Mr..
Jordan is greatly affected by the aid
and kindness of Stafford and St. John
people. There is some evidence being
developed against two residents of the
county that may lead to arrests soon,
hut no trace of the body. probably
buried in the shifting sand, has yet
been found Governor Bailey will be
asked TO offer reward for the aSsas-
sins
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22

Dempsey made the stipulation that
Burbank should go with the commits
sion. The attorneys on the other side
said they didn't object.
The witnesses were dismissed until
further notice and court adjourned
until Monday, when Judge Fitzpatrick
will give his decision as to the con-
tinuance. Lieut.. Burbank appeared
in court in the regulation blue service
uniform. He was clearly shaved and
presented a very neat appearance. He
seemed to appreciate the more serious
aspect the case has assumed and did
not appear as much at ease as in the
past.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
FIFTEEN EARTHQUAKES.
One OF Them Lasted Three and a
Half Hours.

Baltimore. Oct. 22.-F1fteen earth
Quakes have been recorded on the
earthquake machine at the Johns Hop
kins university, since April last. This
is shown by the films used from April
to Oct, which have just been developed
The longest shock ever shown on the
seismograph was registered during that
time. On August q, last, there was
recorded an earthquake that lasted
three hours and a half. The longest
quake previously felt was the one
which caused great damage in Guate-
ma1a March, 1902
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
Iieut. Com. Borthwick Dead.

Florence, Italy, Oct. 22--John Liv-
ingston Dinwiddie Borthwick, chief
engineer in the United States navy,
retired, with the rank of lieutenant
commander. died here today from ner-
vous prostration. Engineer Berth wick
was "a years of age. He will be buried
at Corrento.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
o'Brien Finishes Jefrords.

Baltimore, Oct. Observation-Disclosures
Jack" O'Brien knocked out Jim JEFF
fords, of California, in the third round
of their fifteen round boxing contest
last night before the Eureka Athletic
club. Continuous body blows caused
the western man to succumb. The
men fought at catch weights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
No Attempt to kin the Gar.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 22.-The Asso-
ciated Press is authorized to deny the
report printed by the Soir of Paris
yesterday to the effect that there was
an attempt on the life of Emperor
Nicholas Thursday in which there
were eleven victims.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
The Pope working on a Circular.

Rome, Oct. 22.-The pope is now
working on a circular to be addressed
to the French clergy. 1t will make no
reference to politics The pontiff will
merely encourage the social and re-
ligious action of the clergy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
SIPS Kansas City and Return.

Sunday, Oct. 23d via Rock Island
Special train will leave Rock Island
depot 900 a. m, returning leave Kan
sas City 900 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22

You can not get rid of yellow skin, pim-
pies, lusterless eyes, bad breath with
paint and powder. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea cures from within. Csc. Tea
or Tablets. Gatlin Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. Your druggist will refund
money If PAZO OINTMENT fails to
cure you in to IA days. soc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
$3.50 to ST. Louis and Retu

Via Rock Island System. Tickets OF
sale daily, except Friday and Saturday
good days in ST. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
To Cure a Cold i'm One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
A. w. HOPKINS,
Merchant Polio

Merchant Police.
Private work a speciality. and private
watchmen furnished.
Residence, 1924 Kansas Avenue
Topeka Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-22
Save Systematically

And invest your savings where they
viii earn from to per cent. accord
ing to time. Security first mortgages
on Topeka homes, repayable monthly.
The Caption Building and Loan AsSoeiatn
534 Kansas Ave- Call for Booklet.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-16

DIR. BETIERO, free lecture. astral forces
St. o'clock tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-16
OAKLAND ADVERTS'M'TS
OAKLAND REAL ESTATE.

OAKLAND REAL ESTATE.
PIEDMONT.
PIEDMONT.
90 CHOICE LOTS
PROM 5000 UP.
GENUINE BARGAINS.
This property has been used as nursery,
but is becoming too valuable for that purpose.
Il is located on Monte Vista and Piedmont
avenues. close II. and a very desirable loca-
tion-
one block from Key Route, minutes TO
narTow-gEuge S. P. depot.
Only so minutes TO San Francisco and
fare only cents
Is surrounded with fine homes schools and
churches.
This property is in a growing neighborhood
and is steadily increasing in value.
PIEDMONT.
PIEDMONT.
For further particulars call on or write
70 P. J. KELLER, owner, 454 Ninth st,
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-16

WE have opened two tracts within minutes
walk OF the Key Route Piedmont station I;
prices range from SIS 10 S25 per foot; all
street work free: Key Route trains every
20 minutes: S3 minutes 10 san Francisco ;
communication fare 5 cents; this is one Of the
best suburban transit lines IN California
shortest bay trip: fastest trains the only
system devoted entirely 70 passenger serY-
ice. can build you 5000 cottage on a
$500 lot fer q small initial payment; the
balance at SIS Der month; We pay insur-
ance and taxes: for the rent you are now
paying IN a fOggy, noisy. undesirable loca-
tion in the city you can buy home in the
finest residence section OF Oakland; write for
cur new circular and price list
PIEDMONT BUILDING ASSOCIATION
II Sansone st. s. Z.
1912 BrOsS Oakland.