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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

South Bend, Ind, Dec. 13-The Cen
tral League viii be well represented at
the special meeting of the National As
sociatioI of Professional Baseball
Leagues, which viii be held in New
York next Tuesday and "wednesday.
Among the magnates who will attend
the sessions are F. H. Carson of this city
president of the league; W. ". Irwin
of Wheeling, John Genzel, owner of
the Grand Rapids franchise, and F. R.
Walker, nagnate-directo of the Evans
Vile team. One object Of the Central
League in having these men present is
to bring I'D the matter of John Cancels
release from New York Every effort is
being made to secure the freedom of the
great first basenaan from the highlanders
in order that he may cover first base for
his own team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

was the ex-champion has seldom been
seen in the prize ring.
Sullivan's biggest fights were: Paddy
Ryan, at Mississippi City, Feb. 1882.
London prize ring rules. bare knuckles,
$1,000 a side and championship, 8
rounds
Charlie Mitchell. at ChantflIy,
France, March 10, 1888. bare knuckles,
$4,000 a side and championship, 80
rounds, called draw.
Jake Kilrain, at Richburg, Miss,
July 8, 1889, $4,000 a side and cham
pionship, bare knuckles, as rounds.
Sullivan won.
James J. COrbett, at New Orleans,
Sept. Z, 1892, $4,000 purse and SO
900 side, Marquis of Queensbury
rules, five ounce gloves, for champion
ship. Sullivan lost, 81 rounds
1888, at Boston, he boxed
'Cockey'' Woods, Dan Dwyer, Tommy
Chandler, Mike Donovan and Patsy
Hogan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
Scientific Cure for Fits.

Science has at last discovered a cure
for epilepsy or fits. Elixir Kosine,
as its discoverer, a wen-known
Washington investigator, terms it,
is for sale in this city by
our progressive druggist, George
w. Stansheld, and in every case where it
has been tried has demonstrated its Won
derful powers to strengthen the nerves.
feed the nerve centers with new force
and strength and conquer epilepsy
Mr. Stansfield has so much faith in
Elixir Kosine. both from what he has
heard of the cures it has made in other
cities and the remarkable results follow
ing its use here in Topeka, that he guar
antees complete and lasting cure or he
will refund the money. You run no risk
in taking Elixir K0sine on these terms.
Use this great remedy and once more
be well and strong free from all fear Of
epileptic seizures. Price S1.50 Mail or
ders filed. The Kosine Co, washington
d c., or George W. StansfieId, $50 Kan
sas avenue Topeka Kas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
TWELVE YEARS A CHAMPION.
Record of John L. Sullivan Who VIII
Be in Topeka Next Week.

John L. Sullivan will appear in the
Auditorium here on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday nights with his troupe
of sixteen people to give four perform
ances The event Will be under the
auspices of the Eagles.
John L. Sullivan was great fighter
For more than ten years he held the
title and never shirked a tight. He be
gan his career in 1880 and 1t was Sep
TENDER 9TH, 1892, that he was knocked
out by Jim Corbett. A description of
what occurred in the ring directly
after that memorable fight follows:
When the ten seconds were at last
at an end. Professor Mike Donovan of
the New York Athletic club, and W. a.
Brady, Corbett's manager, sprang to
the stage and flung their arms around
the young man who was now cham
MON pugilist of the world and the
winner of $50, 900 in purse and stake
as we'll as a reputation that VIII turn
perhaps ten times that amount into his
exchequer. COrbett returned their sa-
Lutte with a hearty embrace, White the
tears weIled up into his eyes. Others
Jumped up to the clever pugilist and
Rugged him.
While this hugging was going on.
SuIlivan's handlers were pouring water
over him and placing ammonia TO his
nose. and with much trouble brought
him around When he did come to, he
looked up at McAuliffe, who was fan
ming him with a towel, ana aIter open
ing eyes half way, or as far as he could,
said in his deep rumbling voice;
Say, am I licked? Did that young
fellow do it2"
McAuIiffe sorrowfully admitted that
that was the case. Sullivan did not
saw more until Corbett came over and
shook hands with him. Then he got
up, took Corbett's hand, and spoke to
the crowd.
am only glad that the championship
has been won by an American
The speech brought down the house.
Blood covered Sullivan everywhere
and he was a dire picture of the fall OF
the great
fns the fatal seconds, Sullivan moved,
rolled over and got on one knee and
essayed to rise, while Corbett advanced
to punch him more should he succeed.
But it was useless. The great bulk of
what had been champion reeled and
went down again, and the ten and
ont of the referec told that the battle
was over. 4 more pitiable sight than
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
BRITT TO MEET CORBETT.
A Los Angeles Club Makes an Offer
for January 10.

y
Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 13.-James Ed
ward Britt is not to be Outdone by his
two rivals, Battling Nelson and Terry
McGoYern. Now that Jimmy stands
little chance of facing either Of his
foes in the roped arena before early
spring, he has turned his attention to
Yesterday Willie Britt wired his ghting
brother here that a match with Young
Corbett was offered by the Los An
geles club, the battle to be fought
about January 10. Scarcely had he
read the telegram before Jimmy was
at the telegraph Office wiring Willie to
close the match. Later in the day
Britt received another telegram offer
ing him a battle with Willie Fitzgerald
in Francisco during the latter part of
the last week in January. Jimmy
also wired his acceptance.
''They can't come too fast to suit me
now said Jimmy today. "I' m through
with the stage. leave soon for New
York. I'll spend at least three weeks
in the easter city I want to have one
fight and possibly two before going out
to the coast to fight COrbett I have
been training since left home. Every
day [ worked at least an hour in the
throw away my speed and stamina
while following the stage.
81 boxed six rounds at the theater
daily in addition to my gymnasium
work, and the result is that I am al
most ready to jump into the ring now
and fight. Yesterday I weighed exact
ly 136 pounds. I feel great. I want
to get going and do a lot of fighting
before the snow here fades"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
Bic MASONIC Meeting.

On Thursday evening. December Il,
T. W. Harrison, thirty-third. the in
spector general Of the state of Kansas,
will convene a provisional supreme coun-
ell of the 33d degree, at the Masonic
Temple in Topeka, and confer the $50
degree upon the candidates in this state
who have been elected by the supreme
council to receive it. This ceremony
occurs only once in two years and It IS
expected that there viii be present a
notable gathering Of Masons of the 33d
degree from this and other states After
the ceremony the Topeka brethren win
tender a banquet to those in attendance
and as the banquet viii be served by
the steward of the EIks' club, who is
also a Mason Of high degree, it win be
the finest that Topeka can produce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
FTTz TAKES TEN MILE RUN.
Shows to Good Advantage Yet Betting
FaYOrs O'Brien.

EaEOGS O'BElel.
Chicago, Dec. 13.=Malachy Hogan,
the well known referee, picks Jack
O'Brien to defeat E'itzsimmOns.
81 like the younger man, says
AIaIachy. "Fitzsimmons was the great
est of them all in his day, but he is
getting too old to keep up the pace I
think O'Br5en is the logical fayOrite.
Fitz may be still good for victory
but I have my doubts. The OLD man
hands are gone. I do not believe they
can be bolstered up enough to last
through a fight. They are likely Q go
wrong at any moment and leave F1tz
helpless. O'Brien is young, strong
and exceptionally clever. I am AFRAID
Fitz has taken on a bigger task than
he can accomplish this time"
san Francisco, Dec. 13--k1tzsl n
mons is putting forth unusual EFFORTS
to disprove the claims and Widespread
belief that he can not get in condition
for his bout with O'Brien. Tuesday he
arose at daylight and did zen miles en-
the road. Then he ate j tremendous
breakfast and after short nap took
up work in the gymnasium. The train
ing quarters were packed with spec
tators and the old man certainly made
a fine showing with the gloves and
other stunts. Harry Chester and Billy
Bates entertained him with five round
bouts, Fitz acting simply on the de-
fensive, and only doing some hSht
punching to keep his opponents WITHIN
pounds. Inc IdcL lfaL an dAitAAs5AO-l -
now charged to see the freckled one
work seems to have swelled the at
tendance, instead of thinning it out,
which was the original reason for
adopting the plan.
over at his training quarters on the
beach O'Brien will soon have to charge
admission or take some other meas
ures to keep down the crowds hocking
out there every day. In the morning
he ran seven miles along the beach
and in the afternoon did a lot Of hard
work in the gymnasium He boxed
seven lively rounds with his sDarTing
partners, and kept chem on the jump
every minute. O'Brien is devOting his
attention more especially to boxing,
and is developing a short arm lab that
is said to be deadly. His trainers say
he is the fastest puncher in the world.
and if he can develop steam enough
behind his jabs, It bodies exceedingly
i'll for Ruby Robert. O'Brien talked
more freely today about his chances
than he has done heretofore. He says
he is in the best condition he has ever
known and could go into the ring to-
morrow and fight anybody.
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Cresceus, 2:0214, will be trained again
The Lexington track has been plowed
up for the winter
purchase Chile, 2:1514, by Bingent' 2;Uo74-
TrIara Cal IS one of the few kite
tracks over which races are still held
Dan AIc1Ewan will race Texas Rocker
2:O5M over the Canadian ice tracks TINS
A well known European horseman has
purchased the Jay Bird stallion Ed Win
ter. 2.12lz.
The trotting mare Lady Rodman. 2:161z
sold at the recent Old Glory sale, is to go
to England
1t is announced that Ethefs Pride.
2:06sz, and Promise, Z;l0 VIII pc driven
double next year.
John Caldwell made a mile IN 2:os1z at
Los Angeles, and then repeated the per-
Torrance in the same time.
Scott Hudson will be in the running
game for fair next year. He will have
about thirty head in his string.
Netting King, dam of The Abbot, 2:os5z,
recently foaled an own brother to that
great trOtter at Hillandale farm
The Monk, 2:05A and Lucy Yeiser
2.14A, are now used as a double team by
c. n. F. Darling, Lyndonville, Vt.
It is asserted that Wayne King, 2:091z
by Atlantic King, IS racing in England
under the name of Buster Brown.
1t IS reported that the price paid for
the green pacing mare Laura Bellini,
trial 2:04A by MOquette, 2:10, was IS, 200.
Silence. a promising youngster by ST.
lent McGregOr, has been purchased from
w. F. Freeman by Charles AIaryibon
Indianapolis is to have a matinee club
and the new organization will be a mem
Der OF the Amateur Driving league.
KNAPP Mccarthy is wintering at Terre
Haute, Ind. He has Ethel Mac, 2:071z +;
Norman B., 2:06. and four green ones.
The annual ice meeting at Ottawa,
Ont. tor 1906 will be held February 3 to
~ Inc purses VIII foot up about $1,000.
The fast green PAGER Edward S. by
Iombo, III, owned at Pasadena, Cal, re
Gently broke his leg and had to be de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
WAS NEARLY FARCE.
The Eagles Athletic Contest Is Very
Tame Indeed.

The athletic exhibition which has been
so quietly yet extensively advertised for
several days by the members Of the
Order Of Fagles was pulled of last even
ing at their club quarters, and proved
a farce as far as the ten-round glove
work consisted of a broadsword bout be-
tween Fred Gale and august koepke Of
r Ahn1ever and O. Eager of the same
organization. The first was won on points
by August Koepke, the second by B. Alb
meyer. These contests We're OF nigh or
der. but they were not what the crowd
Of 500 people, who were packed IN the
hall like sardines in a box wanted to
see, and were not as Wen received as
they should have been
The crowd, which waited patiently, for
vTfangled in the anteroom as to how the
500 purse should go. were good natured,
and when they became too oetaonstratlVe
one Of the managers Would announce
from the ring. in a reassorin8 stage
whislzer. ''Boys. the 20 viii be dandy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
RALPH ROSE IN JAIL.
Big Athlete Arrested in California on
NagrancY CHARGE.

Modesto, Cal. Dec. 13.-Ralph W.
Rose. ex-champion shot putter of the
world and famous for his feats at meets
at Berkeley, the University of Michigan.
and at various athletic contests through
out the United States. is in the Stanislaus
county Jail it is said on a charge of
vagrancy pending an investigation as to
whether or not he is connected with the
breaking into a Southern Pacific freight
car at Newman.
The charge against Roses name on
the jail book is that of defrauding a
railroad He was arrested as a hobo
with a number of tramps.
Rose says the arrest was due to a
mistake, as he has committed no crime
He does not deny beating his way on
the train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
ED O'BRIEN SECOND.
Florence, Kan, Shooter Second Best
at the Omaha Shoot.

Omaha, Dec. 13.=Thirty-five crack
shots from Iowa. Missouri Kansas,
Nebraska and Colorado participated in
the interstate shoot at Townsend's
park. The wind was cold enough to be
hard on the shooters eyes and few
high scores We're made. L. r. Barry
ley was high gun with 1875 breaks out
Of a possible 200. Others followed in
this order:
VIM. Veach. Falls City. Neb.. 1874:
Ed O'Brien, Florence, Kan, 1872: c.
GOttlieb, Kansas City, 100: G. X Mac
kie, ScammOn, Kan. 1888; Charles
Plank, Denver, 1874.
Aside from twelve target events to-
morrow the team race will be shot off
between Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and
Nebraska.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
CURTIS THE NEW CAPTAIN.
j. S. Curtis Is From Pueblo. % Years
Old and Weighs 220.

Old and Weighs 22O.
Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. 13.-Joseph
S. Curtis, of Pueblo, Col, has been
elected captain of the Michigan foot
ball team for 1906. Every vote of the
fourteen cast by the M men of the
squad was for the great tackle Tom
Hammond of Chicago, withdrew in his
favor.
The captain-elect is a junior in the
engineering department. He came
here from Centennial high school,
Pueblo, Col, where he played right
halfback on the eleven. In his nrst
month at Michigan he landed q place
on the maize and blue eleven. His first
big college game was the match be-
which he stood tower of strength
against fierce attacks directed at him
by the Gophers.
The first untoward event in his ca
reer on the gridiron came in the first
few minutes of play in the recent game
in which Chicago won the champion
ship of the west. He broke through to
block punt, ran into Eckersall and
was ruled of the gridiron. Eckersal
has exonerated him of rough play, and
now Michigan has honored him with
the foremost position of honor in his
undergra duate life
The Wolverine captain-elect is %
years old and weighs 220 pounds. He
is a. member of Phi Delta Theta fra
ternity, of which his teammate, "Octy'
Graham, of Chicago, also is a member.
Manager Baird has announced the
scheduling of an indoor track meet
with the Wisconsin team the latter
part of March, at Madison. The dates
of the Wisconsin Michigan baseball
games for next season were announced
as May 1 4, at Madison, and May 10, at
Ann ATbOr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

The idea that an inferior class OF
pe0pla. patronize the tourist sleepers is
an error. On many trips only the best
class of travellers are found. They are
merely men and women of good sense
VINO would rather travel to California
in this manner and save a snug sum
of money to be used elsewhere 1t is
beginning to be understood that it is
b. no means necessary for the traveller
10 spend a large sum of money in or
der to enjoy a trip to the Pacific coast
If YOU cross the continent in one Of
the tourist sleepers Of the Union Pa
cifc you will enjoy your trip and save
considerable money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

pion Jim Jedfries at Hairs ranch, near
this city. met with q fate not unlike that
Of many Of |over-c0n6dent fighters with
pany with a friend from Los Angeles,
who had been several days his guest,
rode to Halls to transact some bust
ness He hitched the rig" in front Of
the house, when a runaway team, draw
ing a light harrow, came dashing around
the corner, ana made straight for the
champions trap. Demolition of the rig
seemed inevitable. when Jeffries step
ped quickly in front of the team, caught
each horse by the hi, and brought them
to a standstin within 10 feet Of mis-
buggy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
The Giants Made Money.

New York, Dec. 1S.-At the stock
holders annual meeting of the New
York National league baseball club
which was held at Jersey City, the re-
port of the treasurer showed that the
club had a remarkably successful sea
son during 1905. The election of Of
dcers and directors for the ensuing
year resulted in the reelection of
President John 7. Bush; secretary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

New York, Dec 13.-After spending a
night in comfortable. beds, all the. men
who finished last weeks six-day hlcycle
race at Madison Square garden spent the
day talking over the race. Beyond slight
colds not a man of the sixteen who We're
in at the finish would say there was
anything more serious the matter with
him than hunger. All the riders were
interested in the announced intention
of a. race promoter in Boston to hold a
siv-dav grind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
plrates After Pitcher smith.

Pittsburg. Dec. 13.-Pittsburg has
gone ont after Pitcher Frank Smith of
the Chicago Americans. Two offers
have already been made Comiskey for
the big pitcher, but as yet nothing has
been done. 1t is expected that the
5esI nav he closed or called off in
New york this week An offer OF
$1,000 was not considered, ana one OF
$500 has not excited-a-aIly undue
comment in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
Cans and sullivan Dratcbea.

San Francisco, Dec. 13.-Champion
Joe Cans and Mike (Twin) Sullivan
signed articles last night Ito box 20
rounds next month in WOodward's
pavilion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
steel wharves for Manila.

Washington. Dec. 13.-The bureau
of insular affairs of the war depart
ment is arranging to make call for
proposals for the making in Manila of
steel Wharves at a cost of about
$500 600. The bids are to be opened
in Manila
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
Holiday Isates-santa Fe.

For the Christmas and New Years
holidays tickets viii be sold to points
on Santa Fe lines and connecting lines
at rate of one and one-third fare
Tickets on sale December p, %, "a
25, 80, 81 and January 1. Final re-
turn limit January 4, 1906.
For further particulars, address
T. L. KING, c. p. & r. A.
Topeka Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
His Auto FeU On Him.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 13.-John
r. Baird. a capitalist and clubman of
this city, was killed last night by the
automobile in which he was riding
falling upon him and crushing him to
DEATH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

2 hinged doors, black1sides and
blue tops, quite durable, size
7x5x4 inches-very nice pres
emit for a little girl choice Csc
Special Sale of Fancy Lamps
From now until Christmas
we are going to give a special
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

treasurer, Fred n. Knowles and the
present board Of directors and execu-
tive committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
Two sets Of Rules.

JeRries Stops a Runaway.
Los Angeles. Cal, Dee 13.-The team
of horses that went up against" Cham
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

Tickets on sale December 10th to Tor.
inclusive Final limit returning Deeer5-
Der 24th. 7. L. KING.~C- P. & T. Al.
Topeka Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

discount on all
fancy lamps
we have a great
a SIS ortm g n t,
prices Is up
to $40 there
are many that
a nice lamp would
more than please
for an Xmas pres
ent, and we can
assure you we can
save you money on
lamps nOws
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
CHICAGO AND RETURN $1,000

Via Santa Fe Account OF Internafional
Live Stock Exposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

IS inches high, high back
seat, foot board. Choice, SOC
pair.
Fancy Line of Baskets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
China for Xmas Presents

Chinaware is always an ae-
ceptable gift II all ladies de-
light in nice china. We want
you to see our line. We have
many new things not out earl
Ter in the season, and our
prices on china are always
right.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
Dressed Dolls.

7-in., 1Oc; 8 to
IL in, Csc; 10 to
A. in. SOC; 10 in.
75c; 20-inch, 81,
SIPS, and $3.50;
dressed dolls up to
$18-all sizes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
Dol Go-Carts. Pc

4 wheels, wood body, with
scroll rattan sides and trim
mings-nice size for little girls,
reg. shape. Size: 13-in. long,
14-in. high, 33-in. handles
plenty of them at Csc each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

SHOES, fancy tops, very
durable, 40 inches long, 8
inches high: al so coasters.
Choice, 35c.
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Csc

These are
made with
o u t high
backs, one
wash boiler
and 4 other
tin vessel s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
Fancy Painted sho0fly, Soc

Well made
2-horse style
hard wood
rockers, 4 2
inches long,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13
Rocking Horses. 500

Nicely finished, with bride
and saddle, iron stirrups, gray
name and tail; rockers, 43
inches long; horse, % inches
high; well made, very durable.
Only $1.OO, other rocking
horses up to $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

All the useful
baskets as well
as the orna-
mental kind
Work Baskets,
Clothes baskets
Lunch baskets,
w aste baskets,
and others-all
make nice
Christmas
Presents.
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ChiIdren's Carpet Sweepers,

These are very complete lit
tie sweepers rubber covered
wheels, good brush, dump dust
traps, long handle, good finish,
very dura ble-15c each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

Kid body, jointed,
sleeping bisque head
doIIs-12- inch, Csc;
49, inch, SOC; 16-in..
81; 18-inch. SIPS ;
23H -in., $3.50 and
up to SIS all sizes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-13

crayon, tablets and other
necessaries, very durable, for
SOC, others at Csc and $1.OO.
SIPS Combination Carrom
and Checker Boards, Csc.
Full set of games, bright fin
ished hard wood, very durable,
high hard wood sides-for
Thursday and Friday -. Use
Combination Game Boards at
$1.4o to S4.98
Sixty games can be played on
these boards = boards are all
shapes and sizes - nothing
makes finer presents-are very
pretty and instructive as well
as interesting.
Tin Stoves and Kitchen Sets
p