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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
GARRISON COACHES CADETS.
Good Material for Batteries Found at
West Point.

West Point. N. 2, Feb. 21.-The
candidates for places on the cadet
baseball team this week have started
their preliminary work in cage. In
answer to Captain Winston's call all
of last years men and number of
new players reported at the gymna-
SUM. Walter Clarkson. pitcher of the
New York American leaguers, who has
been secured as coach. arrived today
The position of catcher, left open by
the graduation of Hackett. is one Of
the places that there is q. lack of good
material for. Hanlon. a new man, has
had some experience behind the bat
and he was a likely man to succeed
Hackett. Graves is out again this year
and without doubt will be in his old
place at first base. where he is a star.
Lane and Albright, last years sub
pitchers, have reported. 1t is thought
that some pitching material may be
developed from the new men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
Many School Children Are SiskIr.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, used by Mother Gray, nurse
in Children's Home, New York, Break
up Colds in "a hours, cure Feverishness,
Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething
Disorders, Move and Regulate the
Bowels, and Destroy Worms. Mrs.
Emily Maronn, Meriden, Ct, says !:
. It is the best medicine in the world
for children when feverish and consti
pated.'' Sold by all Druggists or by
mail, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Adj
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
WORSE EVERY DAY.
Plenty of Topeka Readers Have the
Same Experience.


Don't neglect an aching back.
It will get worse every year.
Backache is really kidney ache.
To cure the back you must cure the
kidneys.
If you don't, other kidney ills fol-
low
Urinary troubles. diabetes. Brfght's
disease.
A Topeka citizen tells you how-the
cure is easy.
Joseph Voytek, cabinet maker, of 213
west Sixth street. says: "I had kidney
trouble for four or five years. coming
on me gradually and causing me a
great deal of suffering. Later on a Sc
we're attack of the grip left my kidneys
in a much weaker state and in the
mornings my back hurt me so acutely
that could hardly get out of bed and
felt tired and unrefreshed. If I I'M
thinkingly stopped or attempted to lift
anything sharp twinges of pain caught
me in my back, almost making me ex-
claim. I procured Doan's Kidney Pills
at RowIey & Shows drug store, and
the pronptness with which they acted
was very pleasant to me- They took
away all the pain and restored me to
normal health.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name - Doan's - and
take no other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
THE FATE OF GLEASON.
The Portland Club Claims the Little
TnfieIder.

St Louis, Feb. 21.-According to
Jack Mclean, former catcher of the
Cardinals, who will play with the
Portland team of the Coast league this
season, another st. Louis player will
clares that the Portland team has
practically closed negotiations for
Harry (Kid) Gleason, and that the
Browns little utility man is to play
similar roles in Portland
McCreedie. who manages the Port
land team, saws that Gleason is not
yet in his fold, but declares that he is
practically assured of the services of
the little inf1elder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
one Way Rates.

Every day from March LIST to May
18th. 1905, the Union Pacific will sell
One-way Colonist tickets at the follow
ing rates, from Missouri River terrni-
anls, Council Bluffs. to Kansas City in
$4,000 to ogden and Salt Lake City.
$4,000 to Butte, Anaconda and Hell
s22.5o to Spokane and wenatchee,
Wash.
com. Vancouver and Victoria, via
Huntington and Spokane.
$500 to Tacoma ana Seattle via
Huntington and Spokane.
$4,000 to Portland and Astoria, or
Ashland, Roseburg, Eugene AFoany
and Salem via Portland
$500 to San Francisco. Los Angeles
and San Diego.
Corespon dinghy low rates to many
other California, Oregon, Washington,
Montana, Utah and Idaho points
Through Tourist cars run every day
on Union Pacific between Missouri
River and Pacific Coats; double berth
1878. For full information call on or
address nearest Union Pacific agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
severaI Players Released.

New York, Feb. 21.-The following
contracts and releases were promul-
gated today by President Pulliam of
the National league:
Contracts:
with st. Louis: ]. J. Warner.
Released:
BY Philadelphia to Indianapolis.
By Philadelphia to CoIumbus-R.
E. Hu1switt.
James Whalen.
BY Brooklyn to BaItimore-M. T.
Adkins, Del Mason, T. Jordan. J. w.
Byers, J. T. Hayden, F. D. Burchell,
L. D. Witt, Hugh Jennings, G. E.
Landenslager, J. B. Kelly.
BY Brooklyn to Jersey City-Walter
Mueller, G.. w. Marrit, Henry Pattee,
w. G. Clement.
Cargo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

Washington, Feb. 21.-The Follow
ing rural carriers have been ap-
pointed:
Kansas-Benton. route No. 2;
George r. Ohmart. carrier; Anna e.
Ohmart, substitute. Junction City.
route No. 5; Robert H. Christensen,
carrier; John H Scott. substitute.
Marion, route No. 2; Isaac r. Miller,
carrier; Ray Searles, substitute. Meri-
den, route No. 1 Willis u Rippetoe,
carrier; Daniel II. Fraser, substitute.
Piper, route No. 1; Martin E. Blank
enship, carrier; Fred M. Caldwell sub
stitute. Sterling. route No. 1; Louis
A. Stubs, carrier; Ransom III. Stubs,
substitute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
AT MILWAUKEE CONTEST.
Chicago Leads in the Five Men Bowl
ing Tourney.


Milwaukee, Feb. 21.-Chicago leads
by good margin in the five men team
class in the American bowling contest
tournament, Century No. is score of
2,77S being 46 points ahead of the
nearest competitor, the Crescents Of
Toledo with 2,7S2. The old Fosters
of Louisville took third place away
from the Schindlers of Chicago by
rolling 2,716 against 2,7O7.
In the two men team class D. A.
Jones, last years national champion,
with Otto Best of Milwaukee, leads
with a score of 1,I37. F. BlauI and
Hildebrand of Rock Island are close
second with 1.132. and c. Weston and
j. Shannon of Chicago third. with
1,116, or one point ahead of Thompson
and Gruver of Chicago.
gress reported the following nonina-
gree reported the following nomina-
tons:
President, ]. H Haager, Louisvil1e;
secretary, Samuel Karpf, Dayton, o.;
treasurer, Frank Pasdeloup, Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21


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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
Groom Has Twenty children.

Emporia, Kan, Feb. 21.-George
w. Chandler, aged ga. and Miss Ida
Ellis, aged 48, were married this
morning in the Office of Probate Judge
Evans. Both parties live near Olpe.
The groom owns a farm there and is
said to have more children than any
man in Lyon county. Twenty of his
children, ranging in age from As years
to childhood. are alive. He is one of
the Oldest residents of this county and
has been married twice before.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
WE'RE PRETTY MAD.
EmpOria Hack Driver and Barber
Have NEGRO Oficer Arrested.

Emporia, Kan, Feb. 21.-John
Knox, a negro special policeman at the
depot, was placed under $500 bond in
justice court on two charges Of as
plants were sworn to by Dude Ford
a hack driver, and Frank Shipley, a,
barber They charge Knox with over
stepping his rights as an officer and
depot without cause and because they
did not go quick enough chased them
out with his club. Both men were
badly cut about the head. Knox
claims that he was acting under or
ders. Knox's bond was signed by the
city marshal, the Santa Fe, the Santa
Fe detective and the Santa Fe attor-
ney..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

Junction City. Kan, Feb. 21.-The Ninth
cavalry negro troops have been ordered to
Washington for the inauguration of Pres
ident Roosevelt. The headquarters band
and the hrst squadron of the regiment
winch are statloned at Fort Riley, will
leave for Washington February q and will
be gone two or three weeks Colonel n
s. Godfrey will be in command Captain
George w Pfloleau Ninth cavalry, and
ALien - STAFFORD, OF Kansas City, both
Goloreu' were married at Fort Riley Mon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
HIS SKULL TREPHINED.
Insane Man Took a Long
CHANCE for Relfef

HOpeIesslY Insane Man Took . long
Chance for Relief
Emporia, Kan. Feb. 21.-WilIiam
Miller, aged 80, died here as a result
of having his skull trephined last
week. Miller's case is most peculiar.
Fifteen years ago he was slugged in
the head by footpads and his skull
was fractured, but for many years it
did not trouble him. A few years ago
his head began to bother him, and
last fall, fearing that he was becom-
ing insane. Miller made application
to be sent to the insane asylum. He
was kept there a few months and
finding that nothing could be done
for him, he was sent back and his
parents were informed that an opera
ton was the only way to restore his
reason.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
Or. George D. Boon Dead.

Chetopa, Kan, Feb. 21.-Dr. George
D. Boon, one of the earliest settlers
and the oldest practicing physician of
this place, died at his home here He
was a Union veteran, a prominent
politician, and well known. especially
in the Third congressional district,
having been a delegate from this dis
trict to the national convention at Chi
cago last year. He is the father of the
present postmaster, G. I. Boon, and
has held many offices of trust during
his long residence at this place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
Lack Rabbit was a Lamb.

Kansas City, Kan, Feb. 21.-Seven
hundred rabbits, shipped from Pleas
anton, Kan, arrived here yesterday
afternoon and all but a few have al
ready been distributed among the poor
of the city. A letter sent from Pleas
anton a few days ago said that lamb
for Mayor Gilbert would be included
in the shipment That official. how
ever, received a huge jack rabbit in
stead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
VII Tenney PIay sunday Ban?

Boston, Feb. 21.-F'red Tenney will
play Sunday ball this year or he will
not captain the Boston Nationals.
Manager Rogers has come to that de-
cision. Tenney's actions last year
handicapped the team greatly when in
the west His scruples prevented him
from playing ball on Sunday, but did
not hinder his sitting in the grand
stand and watching his understudies
struggle down to defeat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
Egan Sale for Europe.

Brooklyn, N, Y, Feb. 2L-H. Chandler
Egan. amateur golf champion of America,
sailed for Genoa, Italy. on the Princess
Irene Mr.. Egan will be away for two
months. when he will return to com
plete his course at Harvard. He says that
he may not play golf at all while abroad.
His friends urged him to compete in the
last year by Walter J. Travis, but he will
be home before the competition takes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

Omaha, Neb., FEB. 21-Manager Rourke,
of the Omaha Western league pennant
winners, looks for a fight between the
minors and the big leagues in consequence
of the turning down of the minors de-
mands for an Increased drafting price. He
declared the matter will come up for dis
cussion at the meeting called for next
Saturday in Chicago and adds significant
ly: IF the minor leagues should break
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
Racine at Tllis Trncl Hearv.

New Orleans, Feb. 20.-The Cres-
cent City Jockey clubs track was very
heavy and favorites made a poor.
showing Diplomat, which was thor
oughly at home in the going won as
he pleased and was the only successful
first choice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

New York. Feb. 21.lChristie Ma
thewson is the latest Giant TO come
into the fold, and the fans can prealne
easier. In a letter 10 Seereeary
Knowles the big twirler says:
You need have no fear ABOUT me
not being in the club this season; I
will be on deck on March 70 start
south on the spring training tIlps and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
WOMAN AGAINST WOMAN.
A Kansas Widow Goes to Denver to
Get Her Property.

Denver. Feb. 2-Afrs. W. H. Tallman.
a widow with a 2-year-old child is en-
gagged in a struggle to gain possession of
her late husbands pictures and clothing
these being held by Mrs. Sarah Jackson
the woman who. the widow claims. parted
her and her husband
Tallman was killed a few weeks ago by
sudden electric shock while taking a
bath In Mrs. Jackson's bath tub at 2239
West Twenty-eiEhth avenue He atte1r1pt-
ed to turn on a light and the water, com
bined with the metal surface of the bath
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

I hope to be able to make even a bet
ter showing this season than 1 have at
New Yorks"
Mathewson's signed contract has not
peen received, but his acceptance of
the clubs terms means that Matty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

away from the protection Of the big fell
lows, which they can do very well with
out, they would snatch at least 80 of the
players at present employed by the mayor
org lizattons and could aford to pay
them the same salaries they are now
drawing, which would badly cripple the
big LEAGUES -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

IT want some live beets,'' said the young
housewife. Live beetsr' echoed the
groceryman. Yes" she replied. my
husband says he has no use for dead
ones. "-Cnicago Daily News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

Kind Lady-"Here is a glass of water.
Certainly you can drink that" Tramp
and de water would rust it''-Baltimore
American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

Binks-"Jones hasn't an ounce of brains
yet he seems prosperous. What does he
do for a living?" JinkS-'He writes mu-
steal comedy hbrettos for the theatrical
trust ''-Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
Forhes Defeats NeeI.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 21.-Harry
Forbes of Chicago was given the de-
cision over Paddy Neel of Pittsburg at
the end of ten rounds at the audi
torium last night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

Detroit, Feb. 21.-Willie Spracklin
of Windsor last night at the Detroit
Athletic club knocked out Jimmy
Stone of New York in the eighth
round.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

San Francisco, Feb. 21.-A couple
of good things went through at
Emeryville. Mooropus, who opened at
10 to 1, was backed down to to 1
and won all the way. Grenore, back
ed down from to 1 to 6 to 5. got
away first and never was headed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

''VVhy don't you try to make yourself
one of the intellectual celebrities of your
tirne?" What's the use?' answered the
bright but INCIDENT I f young man bao The
ing would come along and want all the
credit ''-WaShington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

HiIda-''i wonder why it is that sailor
men are so profane2" Uncle Henry
why, don't you know? They learn it of
the parrots in foreign lands" Hilda-
There! 1 might have known. Boston
Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

Bacon-"Here's a statement that the
war in the east costs Russia three times
as much a month as it does Japan"
Egbert-''Well, Russia is certainly getting
run for her money."-Xonkers States
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

ties, represented bv Henry Tier of Bos-
ton, bought of Brook Curry & Son Betty Betty
brook, Pin, for $500: Sne Is oy silent
training last season on account of sick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protrud-
ing piles. Your druggist will refund
money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to
cure you in to II days. soc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

"They say she spends twice as much
money as any other woman for complex
ion powder" "Of course she does. She
is two-faced Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

''Why don't you do something to benefit
your fellow man?'' asked his spiritual adj
wiser. Il do replied the multi-milIion-
aire, righteously resentfuI. IT have just
paid a comparatively poor man $500 for a
bull pup."-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

NO" said RiIner, SCI haven't any use
for people who never read poetry" 81
don't see why you should feel that way
replied Critick why, the feeling is nat
uraI enough, isn't it?' NO Why should
you care SO long as they read your stun .
philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

: Ponce de Leon had discovered the foun-i
tain of youth. Amt it simple he ex-
claimed, as he dipped in his finger and
tasted the mixture. why, it's nothing
but rouge and burnt matches and a little
pink MISUNDERSTANDING Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

"Oh, yes; I enjoyed my vacation Had
a fine, airy room, good bed, nice grub,
perfect attendance, and lots of rest
For heavens sake! where were you?"
In the hospital, with a broken Leg
Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21
Racing at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles. Feb. 21.-Favorites had a
disastrous day of it at Ascot. F'ustain, at
to 1, was the only winning first choice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

10 OuF6 a OO1A IN OIIs- Oay
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

4-AN4N N-ACy EIkAEs " TN 4AAl~7'JINtIs
Philadelphia, Feb. M.-Harry McNeeley,
the Colorado Springs pitcher, who was re-
ported drafted by Pittsburg, has a con-
team at Altoona, Pa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21

Mems and Ladies' $780, $500, $3.50 Ok
fords, 1905 styles. for $1-98. at The Fit
well Shoe Co.'S Great Smoke, Water
and Fire sale, sos Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-21


of
.nas thousands OF tesona
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-21
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE.
Future Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO. jan 2O.-Buoyed up by an un-
expectcdIy firm market at Liverpool, wheat
opened here at slight gain, May being un-
changed to &c higher at 81 14H91 14%. At
the start there was a fair demand from COM
mission houses. Offerings were rather light.
After May had touched 81 14%01 14Z prices
suddenly started downward and the decline
was not checked until May had sold of TO
ST I3I5 The poor demand for cash wheat
at all centers was said to be the fundamental
reason for the heavy tone of the speculative
market Another influence that contributed to
the weakness here was the liberal movement
of wheat from Argentina. Nevertheless, pit
sentiment gradually lost much of its bearish-
ness One or two prominent operators became
traders who had sold freely the early
weakness covered their sales and helped cause
slow recovery. The market became active
and strong during the last hour, winding up
higher than yesterday, with prices at the
TOP. The final quotation on May was 81 10.
Influenced by higher cables, the corn mar
ket was firm with fairly active business.
May closed unchanged at 44H @45c.
sentiment in the oats pit was governed
principally by the action of the corn market.
May opened shade to 7sc higher at 81 &c
and closed unchanged
The provisions market was firm. Trading
was not particularly active. but buying orders
were numerous enough to absorb all offerings
without the necessity of any cut in prices. At
the close May pork was up 121ac; lard and
ribs each 21ac higher.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Articles. Open. High Low. Close.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-21
STOCK MARKET.
Sugar Stocks Still Rising Under Active
Transactions.

Transactions.
The sugar stocks were still higher on ths
Stock and Bond Exchange. with total sales OF
30S5 shares. against $3.50 shares the preceding
$S6, Honokaa to S24 25, Onomea to $50. and
Honolulu to $40. Makaweli was steady at
S37 371 and Hutchinson at s1sq1S 25. Other
California wine at ss2. Contra Costa water
at $40 and Gas and Electric at e54063 50.
falling figures. Alaska Packers declined to
very fair, though not UP to the volume Of
the past several days.
In the mining shares the Tonopahy were
Midway leading, the latter advancing TO $50
in the forenoon. but calling back to 4Sc In the
afternoon. The Comstocks were also more
active, with prices somewhat better than on
the day before. The oil stocks remained In
their usual groove.
Central Light and Power Company, regular
monthly &c per share, amounting to $2100;
California Fruit Gamers association. regular
$40 80: Spring Valley Water Company. regular
quarterly. 63c per share. amounting to $i76.--
quarterly, III per cent, amounting to 5000;
California Powder Works tnew corporation).
regular monthly, Soc; the Phoenix Savings,
0 per cent per annum on participating stock.
8 per cent term certificates and ~ per
cent on ordinary savings accounts s no TOT sne six
The Onomea Sugar Company has declared
Its regular monthly dividend. payable FEB.
ruary 8. at the rate of soc per SHARE against
The Union Consolidated assessment of l5o
per share. levied Thursday, will be deiincuent
- The Market Street Bank proposes to increase
the capital stock from $50, 900, In 900 shares
5000 shares Of s1oo each. and the stockholders
will vote on the proposition at q special meet
ing to be held on March %
Honokaa Sugar was ex-dividend OF loc yes
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-21
FINANCIAL
SUMMARY OF THE MARKETS.

Sugar Stocks still rising the Bond Exchange
Nezv York Stocks irregular. Cotton avak
Sluer loaeey Sterling and Domestic Exchdnge higher.
Merchants Exchange to occupy its Aeu building to-day
Wheat, Barley and Other Grains about before.
Hay, Bran. Beans and Feedstufs unchanged.
Hams, Bacon and Lard marked dozen PC per pound
Butter unsettled Cheese rather sceak Eggs tending domuard
Potato market ueH supplied. Onions higher
Poultvy in liberal receipt bat firm. Game higher
Decidaoas and Citrus Fruits d6 ont as before.
Cattle, Sheep and Hogs still in ample supply