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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-08-03

Tho Muskoges Democrat takes the separate state
movement seriously The amlable organ Of Muskogee
Democracy with know more later on
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-08-03

aoven0r Folk Is stirring up any amount q troube "a
Missouri BY enforcing the Law.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-08-03

Missouri towns ara having time keeping Tie "a on
these summer Sundays
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-08-03

Muskogee may now get the Delmar racing eao -
Governor Folk has driven Il out o. Missouri
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1905-08-03

Now that Bob Owen has put his brand on the sepa.
rate state convention all talk Of it being maverick
should cease
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
WADDELL is STAR
Philadelphia Artist Led Ameri-
can League Pitchers.
Schreckengost of the Same Nine
Best Behind the Bat.
CHICAGO HIGHIN FIELD
Davis of the White SOx Was
Crackerjaek ShOrtstOp.
Barrett and D08ahae Vie for
Best Individual Players.

Chicago, Dec. u.-Only is points sep
arate the highest and lowest team field
ing averages in the American league for
the season just closed. Chicago led
with an average of 1868; Cleveland was
second with 1854; st. Louis, Detroit and
Philadelphia tied for third place with
$50; Boston and New York tied for
sixth with average of .953 and Wash
ington Was eighth with $50.
OF the individual players. Barrett of
the Detroit outheld and Donahue,
pitcher for Cleveland, had perfect rec
ords. their averages being 1000 each.
Beth men, however, played in a com
pan atively small number of games,
Barrett playing in IS and Donahue in
-
Schrcckengost of Philadelphia led the
eatchers with q percentage of 1874.
Waddell. of Philadelphia made the best
showing among the pitchers in the per-
centage of games Won with an aver
age OF .720. Lowe of Detroit led the
third basemen with .9S1, and Davis of
Chicago was first among the short
stops with an average OF 943
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
ANsON SELLS MS STOCK.
Old Man Given s13. 900 for His stock in
Chicago Club.

Chicago, Dec. 11-"Cap' Arson during
his baseball career was more renowned
for the length of mis- base hits than he
was for being d waiter" But in ac-
eepting a check for $4,000 for the $50
shares he held of the Chicago League
clubs stock Cap" has earned clear
title of being the most patient waiter i'll
baseball
Cap says his memory runneth not
back to the time he first asked for his
dividends on the baseball stock. given
to him so long ago by A. G. Spalding.
But as the new owners of the club are
said to have settled with the "Old Man
he may forgive Colonel Hart for refus-
ing to declare dividends on the club S
stock for so many years.
The story goes that to get possession
OF the entire ], 900 shares of stock IN the
Chicago club Charles w. Murphy not
only bought James "A. Harris $40 shares,
but handed Uncle Arson" a check for
$4,000 Cor his shares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
HOLD TO THE LANDS.
Governor f. W. Hochs Advice to Ok
lahOna People.

Governor HOch has written a letter
to Winfield Smith of Guthrie, Ok. ad-
Nislng the people of Oklahoma not to
sell their school lands. but hold them
Tor raise in price The citizens of
Oklahoma are considerably divided as
to what should be done with the land,
and Mr.. Smith asked Governor Hoch S
ADVICE The governor says;
Il have no hesitancy whatever to
advise You not to sell those lands I'M
less You get a great big price for
them. Before my Inauguration last
January I looked up the matter of the
unsOld school lands of this state and
found that they aggregated nearly I
million acres. The law authorized
their sale at a minimum price of S1.25
ard maximum price Of So. Land
had risen rapidly out in the western
third of the state where these lands
were chiefly located, and I urged the
legislature in my message either tG
withdraw these lands from sale or in
crease the minimum and maximum
price for them, but the legislature
which accomplished more good than
any legislature in the history of the
state, for some reason failed to COM
ply with this recommendation.
THE deeds to these lands pass
through my office and since the legis-
lature adjourned they have been null
tiplying in number SO that ] fear be-
fore another legislature meets, THESE
lands will all have passed out of the
possession of the state into the hands
of private individuals, probably many
of them for speculative purposes, and
the state will be out several millions
of dollars which it might just as vel
saved as not
This is fresh and new experience
which I hope viii be of value to YOU
and Oklahoma. Lands in Kansas are
rapidly rising in value and L believe
Will tinue to do so. The same con-
ditiOns, 1 should think, exist in Okla
hOma and that new state will make Z
great mistake if it permits these lands
to pass out of its possession without
enriching the school fund to the
greatest possible extent"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
sELEE Will MANAGE.
Expected to Handle the 'NImpby's
Nine Again in 1906.

New York, Dec. 11.-CharIes w. Muir
ply, president of the Chicago National
baseball club has arrived in town. Just
before leaving for the east Mr.. Mur-
ply received a letter from Frank Selee,
marager of the Cubs, who is now in
Denver. Selee said he has almost en-
tirely recovered from his recent sick
ness and expects to be in perfect
health when the baseball season opens
next spring.
While President Murphy would not
commit himself on the subject. it is
said to be safe to say that Selee will
be seen in harness with the Cubs next
year. unless several clubs in the Ma
ticral league which are now trying to
secure the veteran managers services,
should offer inducements favorable
enough to lead the Chicago manage
ment to part with their old manager.
It is known that Garry Hermann is
anxious to secure a manager in place
Of ice Kelly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
BARNES Nay SET II.
Oklahoma City franchise in Western
Association Sold TO james Chinn.

Oklahoma City. Okla. Dec ia
deal is now on whereby James Chinn,
a liveryman in the city. may buy the
Oklahoma City franchise in the West
ern association from Gene Barnes
and Weston Atwood. I'm which event
the latter will put in team at Fort
Smith, Ark.
The price asked for the team by
Barnes and Atwood is -$2.1O0, while
Chinn thinks $1,000 is enough. The
small difference Will likely be adjust
ed and the trade made. II Cnsnn Sc
cures the franchise bud Risley will
be made manager and captain of the
team for next season. If the trade is
not made and Barnes and Atwood re
main in control Risley will go to
Nashville Tenn, and manage that
team in the Southern league for Mike
Finn.
The Western association for 1906
Will be composed of Wichita. Topeka,
Leavenworth. Joplin. Webb City.
Springfield and Oklahoma City. The
Guthrie franchise has been transferred
to st. Joseph in the Western league.
and the purpose of AIessrs Barnes and
Atwood Of this city, to put a team {
Fort Smith is to complete the eight
team league. If this is done, it is pos
sible team will be placed at Guthrie.
but it is not thought this is likely.
1t is said the present owners of the
Oklahoma City franchise would like
to put in team at Fort Smith, as
that would be a good town as to dis
lance and railroad facilities from this
city The fact that Guthrie will not
have team in the association makes
it imperative that some other town
nearby has a team.
The reserve list for next year has
not yet been interfered with. with the
exception that MeLeer, who played
second and short last year. has been
traded to Springfield for Tod Porter
the fast first baseman. Porter is one
of the best in the business. and were
it not for his overweight he would be
in big league company. Spec" HurI-
burt has been sold to Springfield. and
Will guard the center field for that
team the coming season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
Tlle COMM CountrN.

The opportunity for the man Of lit.
tie means is probably better today in
the prairie states of the southwest
than ever before in the history of the
nation. The chance of pre-empting
Claims or of taking up lands under
government laws IS gone and 7iH not
return again. It is a different kind Of
or.ening which lies before the settler
and its promise is of exceeding bright
ress It's best opportunity is shown
in the great southwest where the
fra nsforInation is going on and where
the conditions of soil and climate is
n harmony with the warm skies and
4e,7onerate winds. To the man who is
not satisfied with his condition, the
southwest has an inviting future.
Alana the lines Of the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas railway there are vast
areas Of unimprOved lands awaiting
wiling hands to make them yield the
nolntfful crops of which the land is
capable There is a need of stores
Factories and new business OF every
Gescriptfon. 1t is the finest kind OF
an opportunity in the finest section OF
the United States. The southwest is
lfnexcelled for the variety and fer
fii,fNf CT its soils=for its climate Its
people are progressive and up-to-date,
rs religious and educational facilities
are as good as can be found elsewhere.
FThe NJ. * & T. railway has no
lands for sale, but is interested in
building up this productive country.
It is believed that the southwest has
brighter prospects and Offers better
opportunities than any other section.
eeefre is believing. For that reason
II. southwest courts Investigation 81
the con ditions as they exist Anyone
DESTROYS of learning more of the
southwest will do vel to address
George Morton, general passenger
ana ticket agent, Missouri, Kansas &
gezes railway box a11. st. Louis, no,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
Tigers Given Tneir "NIs.' .

Columbia, No. Dec. 1.-THE list of
Tigers who VIII get their Ms for the sea-
sons work has been announced. Thir-
teen names are on the list. Anderson,
captain; Brockmeyer. Childers. Frazier,
HOff. Jesse LeapEart Miller. Potter.
Rucker. rutherford, salisbury and Till
man are the lucky men. There has as
yet been no election of a captain for
next years eleven. but it viii be held
probably during the early days of the
week. There is little discussion of the
probable captain, for it seems settled
that Salisbury the plucky little left end
for the last two Years. will BE- the leader
of the team for the season Of 1905 Sails
bury is the lightest man on the team OF
this year Weighing barely 100 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
WORK or Yosrs ELEvEN.
Present and Future Plans of Mich.
gan's Great Team.

Ann Arbor, Mich. Dec. 11.-Michi-
gan mas two football dates arranged
for and another game practically
booked for 1906. The Wolverines go
TO Madison to play Wisconsin on No
vember 3, and Chicago comes to
Ferry field on November IT The
Thanksgiving date is OPEN and it may
be q question as. to whether or not
Michigan viii play on that holiday
Michigan colElsssl Il
Illinois on '.Thanksgiving day or some
other date to be mutually agreed
upon n is known that Manager
Baird is dickering for am earlier game
for turkey day in 1906. and if there is
an opening he Will jump in to fill the
gap.
As soon as spring opens Manager
Baird viii start building grand stands
and moving the old bleachers. The
old gridiron Will be used for practice
and class games.
Coe, The worlds champion shot
putter. viii be eligible for next years
football team. He has played the as
ISOLATION game and likes the fast
work. 1t is rumored that if Yost can
develop him into a center he may
draw Germany" schultz into the
back field for a plunging fullback.
schultz is strong as an OK and is very
fast for n man of his weight.
1t IS a curious fact, but Michigan
scored more points on opponents and
! ildQ Tess DOiiltS scored. against the
Wolverines than any team in the
/ county and still lost the western
championship. NIichigan's total for
the season was 495 points. and the
total score during the five years of
Yost'a regime is: Michigan, 2,S21;
opponents, A."
1Iichigan's scoring for 1906 was
done as follows.
Touchdowns-C Curtis. is; T. Ham
mond, -; Garrels. Z. Magof1n, s;
Weeks, 3; Workman, a; Love, 8 !;
Longman 3 Embs, 3; Graham, 3 !;
Barlow, 3 Clark, 3 Rumney, ,
schultz, ,; Stuart, ,; Dunlap, 1; Pat
rick, /; Schultz, /: NorcrOss, to-
tai. 81.
Goals from touchdowns=Cu
80; Hammond, 81; Garrels, S-to-
tai -.
/ Goals from ffeld-Hammond 4.
Safety. forced on Kalamazoo. l.
! Thus nineteen men had a hand in
/ the scoring proposition. Joe Curtis,
/ with eighteen touchdowns and thirty
( two goals, made a total of 122 points,
/ or nearly one-quarter of the entire
amount which Michigan negotiated.
Hammond comes next with 81
( points and Johnny Garrels is third
with 43 points. These three men
scored 262 points, OF more than one
/ half of Michigan's total for the sea
/ SON
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
WORK NOT SATISFACTORY.
City Engineer NIcCabc Finds Fault
With That ON West Ninth Street.

The work of the Barber Asphalt
company i'm the repair of Harrison
street and West Ninth street does not
meet the approval of City Engineer
Jan es McCabe
The work is not well done in a num-
Der Of places" said he. L went along
and the asphalt scuffs cut of the holes
IN other places the binding has not
been well done. there is d creviee where
the cid ard rev pavement joins and
the joining is very uneven. 1t is very
likely that by next spring the repair
deet
The city has not paid the asphalt
company fer the work done and the
check viii be held up until the work is
satisfactory The rCpail work which
the plumbers and others who have ex-
cavated in the asphalt streets are com
PEELED to do to those streets has been
started by John Bradley, the paving
contractor. who has made contract
with these firms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
FEAR nANKY BoB.s CONDITION
Some of the Efstic Fans at Frisco
Think Fitz Unfit.

San Francisco. Dec. 11@Despite
the fact that Bob F'itzsimmOns and
Philadelphia jack O'Brien will not
meet in the ring at Mechanics Pa
vilioE until Wednesday evening, De
eember 20, the fight fans are busily
engaged in figuring out the relative
chances with the view of turning their
knowledge into capital
Most OF the gossip naturally cen
tiers upon the efforts of "Lanky Bob"
20 get into shape at his camp across
the bay. For the last two weeks the
followers of the fistic game have been
hooking to Croll's place in Alameda to
see the grand old man of Dugilism at
his work and to watch its effect upon
hima The question as to whether or
not he is still able to get into shape for
a light IS apparently an open one as
That Fitz is trying. and trying hard.
TO round into condition is beyond
question. Long periods of work at
the punching bag are closely followed
by plenty of actual sparring. and i'm
point of time and exertion Bob en-
deaNoTs as closely as possible to travel
the route of y 20 round fight.
The well authenticated story told
( last week that Eitz was very wobbly
at the end of his spin on the road is
commented upon and Vslriouslv ex-
planned. His friends claim that the
old man had simply overdOne his work
on that occasion. while others hold
that it is significant of the trouble he
is having III getting into anything like
shape.
The latter recall the condition in
which Fitz entered the ring with
/ George Gardner and predict that the
coming fight viii be Just such an
other hasco. His admirers. on The
other hand insist that, barring acci.
dents. Fitz viii surprise these carpers
+ by revealing some of his old time
form when he enters the roDed arena
As FOR O Brien. who has been doine
! light work at Sheeham's Beach taverT
1 on the Ocean boulevard. no doubt ex-
I lists as to his condition. Hence. The
interest hinges alone upon the re
/ juvenation of .Lanky Bob
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
PERSIAN INVASION.
Is Threatened Along the Frontier OF
the Ottoman Empire.

threatening on the Turkish-Persian
frontier at the viIlayet Of Mosul and
in the neighborhood of Bayasid on the
frontier These points have not ever
been exactly dominated Five thou
sand armed Persians are gathered in
the district OF Subbulak. southwark of
Lake Urumiah and they threaten to
invade and take possession of strip
of territory in the Villayet of Mosul
claimed by Turkey. Two battalions of
ottoman troops with three guns have
been dispatched to repel the invasion
and the governor OF Mosul is calling for
more reinforccments
similar situation exists on the
frontier in the neighborhood of Bayasid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11

two years ago by going a mile on it in
the alleged time of 1.59A The mark
was questioned and detectives We're
sent here to investigate. A hearing
was had and several of those who took
part in giving out the horses time were
expelled from the National Trottifg as
ISOLATION. Since that time the track
has not been used.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11

Ann Arbor. Mich. Dee 11--AIichigan
VIII probably hold an indoor dual track
meet with the University Of Pennsyl-
wanna team at the Waterman gymnasium
in this city during the H-inteT Negotia-
tions are going on TO this effect, an6i II
brought about it viii mean REVEAL Of
. the Old-time rivalry between Mike
Murphy and Keene Fitzpatrick. who
trained contesting teams in Detroit IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
The Game OF Lotto. sc.

The Game of Lotto, 25c.
Very interesting game. for
young and old, played with
cards and disks. put up in
neat wood box, with grooved
picture lids, fun set for on
" 25c.
Fish Pond Games, Zoe.
These are put up in pretty
picture box - inches long, s
inches wide, fish 8 to 4 inches
long, each one numbered as
value in game; I fish of diff
ferent kinds in each set.
nicely finished, all kinds,
1Oc.
All kinds of Games. ut
sc, Zoe. 15c. 19c, 25c. 49c.
soc, 75c. SIC. S1.5O, $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
Wichita to Have New Race Track

WICHITA. Kan, Dec 11.-Fcr $40. 600
the old fair grounds and race track in
this city. on which Cresceus was al
ieged to have broken the worlds trot-
ting record have been purchased by
local men ana viii be repaired to put
Wichita in a racing circuit with other
towns ia Kansas and Oklahoma. Gre
sceus made the Wichita track famous
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
Coursing at Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City, Dec. 1.-THE
largest crowd of the season Witnessed
Sundays coursing event. Lord Bare
foot and Lord Drake owned by L. T..
Barteles of Denver, took first aud Sec
ond. respectively: puts and Calls,
owned by A. 3. SnodgTass of this city,
took third Considerabl bic interest is be-
ing taken in the sport by local en-
thusiasts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11

VIII roinstate the midshfpman as an
officer Of the navy.
1t has become known that Meriweth-
er was acquitted on the charge Of man
daughter but was found guilty Of iI-
Judgements of the rules ana regulations
Of the naval academy which are of suf-
ficieset- seriousness to warrant his dis
nissa.
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years before colleges grabbed for these
two leading coaches. Manager Baicd is
now in Chicago arranging a. series of
baseball dates with the manager Of the
Wisconsin team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11

together satisfactory. He thinks worthy
Of serious consideration a suggestion
that a substantial saving would be eff
fected in railway mail transportation by
forwarding. bulky periodicals and mail
able merchandise by fast freight, but
when transported by what ordinarily is
known as fast mali such matter
should pay extra postage
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TO PUT SIERIwErIIEB BACK.
a soecini Bin win Be introduced il
He BE Dismissed.

washington, Dec. 11.-If AIidshipman
aFluoT 1dsriwether, Jr-, is dismissed
from the navy as a result of his court
martial on the charges growing out Of
Ills fist fight with M5ihispman Branch
early in November ana from the emects
0f which Branch died. he VIII. il IS
said. be represented by oae Of the
members from Louisiana and q special
slil viii be presented which if passed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
Another FootbaU Death.

RussiavilIe, Ind, Dec. 11.-Grover
Mason. Is years old. who WAS injured
on the head in u football game be-
tween the high school teams three
weeks ago, is dead at his home here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11

Fancy 12-inch Vases, sec.
Clear tinted green vases. hand
!. !" =. !. ]. !. :. !. !. !.
MINI painted flowers and designs, 3
inch top and bottom, silt TRIM
lR1If med usual price soc. Our
price sec.
w $3.50 Chocolate Set, 81. S5.
S This set consists of one 10-in.
- sa chocolate pot. six neat shaped
~ F&Sk cups and saucers, tinted coiors.
in blue and green, pretty floral
~ patterns. trimmed with gilt,
Very pretty. For Tuesday and
= - Wednesday, S2.S5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11

Tickets on sale December 18th to 10Th
inclusive. Final limit returning. Deem
her 24th. 4. L. KING c. P. & RI. A.
Iopeka. kanSas
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CHICAGO AND RETURN $1,000
Via Santa Fe Account International
- c.4..o1- r,--..l.-t4sl..,

Live Stock Exposition.
Tickets on sale December 18th to 18th
inclusive. Final lin7'- returning, Decent
Der Path. T. L. KING. G. p & 7. A,
ToDeka kansas.
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Friend (humorously-sY Wen. do >.o,,
Or your wife rule in the houseboI.l ~
under a provisional goyernfaers -
the cook. Baltimore American.
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CHICAGO AND RETURN sle.oo

Via Santa Fe Account OF International
Live Stock Exposition.
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25c Black Cat Fortune
Telling Games. IJc.
This game consists Of "a
cards with different pictures
Of cats, very interesting to
young and old. put up in
picture box, Tuesday and
Wednesday, 15c.
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Buster Brown Leggins, T5c
Made Of good heavy wool
en- Jersey cloth. heavy wool,
neeced lining, Buster Brown
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% storv Books. 15e.

Good paper and easy print.
works Wevman. Dickens,
Ruskin, Curtis, Jerome, Kip
ling, Maclaren, Winter and
others; also IoweiIs poems,
fancy cloth bindings, in as
sorted cOlors. the popular
size now ~ by s inches.
Tuesday and Wednesday,
Ike
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11

Furs for Presents.
There is nothing makes q
nicer present for a lady than
q. nice fur. something OF ser
vice, comfort and beauty.
we have furs to suit every
purse, every lady, no matter
what style she may want
75c to $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11

1Oga China Currant
Dishes, 39c.
Beautifully shaped. brown
tinted dish. with fancy floral
patterns, gilt edged trim
mings. This is very new
ware and It's always admir-
ed by people who like pref
ty china; each. 39c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11

Cups and SauceTs, 25c.
Fine grade of china. all
kinds of new and fancy
shapes, also moustache CUPS;
there are cups in this lot
worth double this price. but
all marked pc for this Tues
day and ednesday sale.
Choice, 25o.