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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-09

All the offices of our county should
be occupied by men of integrity and
ability. The Office of County Clerk is
vital to every tax payer and to those
who are not sufficiently acquainted
with the candidates for this place to
make a choice for themselves I desire
to commend the ability, integrity and
fitness of Mr.. Sam Zimmerman for the
position.
I have known Mr.. Zimmerman for
twenty years and have watched his
career with great interest. He is
self-made mana man of good judg-
ment and rare qualifications, especially
IN clerical work. I am confident that
our county records will be justly and
honestly kept by him should he be
elected.
Mr.. Zimmerman is a tax payer him
self and has been a resident of Shaw
nee county for many years. He is
modest corteous and of exemplary
habits. with a practical business edu-
cation which especially fits him for
such a position commend him most
highly for this place.
L. NJ. POWELL, NJ. D.,
Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-09
Will LOSE HER FINGER.
Blow From Light Hammer Makes
AmputatiOn Necessary.

Mrs Lottie Williams was taken to
the Keith and Rhodes hospital this
morning. where she will have the sec
ond finger Of her left hand removed
on account Of blood poison which re-
suited from a bruise received several
months ago.
While driving a tack some four or
five months ago Mrs. Williams struck
her finger in the place of the tack. The
hammer was a light one and the bruise
was so slight that at the time no at
tention was paid to it. Later the
bruise became very painful and later
blood poisoning developed and though
the wound has been constantly treated
the decision has been reached that to
save the hand the finger must be am
putated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-09
HIRE ASPHALT EXPERT.
c. A. Proctor VIII Come to Topeka to
Look Over Situation.

The necessary money. $3.50. for pro
curing the services of c. A. Proctor,
the asphalt expert of Detroit. has been
raised. This is the expert whom the
Kansas avenue property owners have
decided to ask to come here and ad-
wise them before they go into active
preparation for the repaving of Kansas
avenue.
Mr.. Proctor will be sent for right
away said c. E Jewell "He will
probably be here inside of a week or
ten days It is not probable that we
viii try to organize this corporation of
the property owners for paving until
We have Mr.. PrOctor's report. don't
know what name will be given to it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-09
". f. weber for Treasurer.

". F. Weber who IS asking the
voters Of Shawnee county for their SUP
port for county treasurer 10 well
known business man of topeka, and
has a great many supporters among the
merchants of the city, believing that
this office should be filed by a business
man as It requires the handIinS of a
great deal of money. He is also an ac-
tive member OF the Commercial club
which has done a great deal for the up
building Of Topeka end Shawnee coun-
ty. Those who know him say the voters
win not make a mistake in eIecting w.
r. Weber treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-09

Washington, March 9.-Prof. ". F.
Burr continued his testimony today be-
fore the senate committee on inter-
oceanic canals. He again spoke in ia
vor of the contract plan Of building the
canal The committee evinced great in
terest in statements that a sea level
canal could be enlarged economically
to meet any demands of increased com
merce of the future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-09
Open &c ID Voters.

TO THE VOTERS OF SHAWNEE
COUNTY:
As citizen and tax payer in this
county. I have a deep interest, in com
mon with all law abiding people, in
the coming primary election, to be
held on Saturday. March 10Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-09
DIG
cream

Good health depends mostly upon
the food we eat.
We can't be healthy if we take alum
or other poison daily in our food.
DR.. Prices Baking Powder is abso-
lutely free from alum. 1t is made from
pure cream of tartar and adds to the
healthfulness of the food.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-09

NoTE Baking powders that are sold st
ten TO thirty cents a pound, or a cert
an ounce, are made from alum. Avoid
them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

man to stand up in ring with noth- ing but his hands and give and take 60 minutes of bruising and battling, and no lad with weak lungs or a hec- tic flush and spectacles Is going to stand the gaff for minute"
 Any time you see lad with a good pair of hands you cen bet he's not losing much time sitting up nights in the back room of gin mill or smok- ing cigarettes. If he Is he won't be handy with those fists very long. Fighters are to be found everywhere. and they don't all get into the ring. One of the fastest little men, and the gamest. too, that I ever saw isn't in the game now. He's the treasurer. of one of the finest, biggest and best theaters in this country. and he's as nice and quiet a little gentleman as you ever saw. I'd like to bet that any thing he goes after he'll land. That's getting away from the subject. though. America is going to breed champions right along. and the championship of the world Is going to stay right here. It can't be any other way. There's a lot of good material right here now, and it's coming along fast Now that Jeffries has retired. or says he has. |: looks as if there was going to be an- other fight pretty soon. and for the championship. too. I think I've got the best right to the title just at this minute. now that Jim has passed 1t up. and if young Mr. Hart of Louisville thinks he can put a crimp into yours truly, he's welcome to the chance He's a nice ambitious young fellow. and I'm going to do what can for him. I've lived pretty clean. and for a 43-year-old. I claim to be pretty speedy yet and able to 90 . bit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
From !
 Inside the PrizeRing INTERESTING LETTERS OF AN
 Ex-WORLD'S CHAMPION HEAVYWEIGHT
 By BOB FITZsIMM0NS
AMERICA FURNISHES
 WORLDS BEST BOXERS.
By BOB FITZSIMMONS
lcepyright, by Joseph D. Bowiss.)

Some of my English friends get a little bit sore sometimes when they read about the standing of pugilism in this country and when they hear that we are turning out the best article in the line of boxers over here they turn grumpy and want to know why we take all the credit for having the real goods.
 Maybe 1t sounds queer for me to talk about we" like 1 do when I am an Englishman by birSl, but I'm an American citizen and I'm for the coun- try that gave me my real start and made 1t possible for me to get e blamed sight better living than I could corral anywhere else that know of. Besides. like the country, the people and the way things are handled. Here, when a man believes he deserves anything he goes and gets it. and there is no nonsense about 1t. The question as to whether he deserves it or not is outside and he can comfort himself with the thought that be deserves any thing he can get
 What I was going to say, though. was that the United States has been turning out champions for . good many years now, and 1t looks to me as if it was going to 60 right along on that basis. When I say champions. I eaa enlarge that to mean champions of most everything you can think of But I started out to mean champion boxers.
 This country furnishes the best cox- CTS in the world, and it's going to go right along that way. It can't help it if it wanted to. To be sure, there's uighty fsv countries that are deIiv- ering any goods of that class. but you caa't count that I should say that uufside of America. England and her direct colonies. there's not a real boxxr coming from anywhere. I once did hear of a Chinznzn vho had an ides that he could put up his hands. but some one took a quick punca d hin o1ce and he fa5ed zray into sonswhere- There used to bs . Jap too. but they're not buIlt for the stand U-6n1-taks-it snns st all I ds.t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

and they never know when they've got enough. Of course<no man knows when he's going to get trimmed, and when he does it's always by younger man than himself, except in one or two cases. Some of the wise boys who study out the reasons why and because say that any nation will drift down the slope after awhile, just the same as man will towards the end of his life, and one of the quickest signs to my mind is that when . nation begins to stop putting forth real fighters with their hands. that nation is dropping down the rise on the far side. It's only an idea. but I think I've hit 1t right. Any way, it's a good bet and worth little playing.
 never heard of q fighter yet that came from any one of those other countries-the Italys, the Germanys and the Russias, you know-that ever amounted to anything with his hands. Maybe it's because they don't use their fists, but reach for knife or club or gun. or something, or come up be- hind a man and wallop him on the back of the head with a brick. Any way, you never hear of any of them sending over a man to meet the cham pion of the world, do you?
 No. gentlemen. there's no race in the world to-day that can get the best of the Anglo-Saxons in a rough-and-tum- ble, catch-as-catch-can or go as you please scrap. and l think that's been proved a few times. What happened to the spaniards, What happened to the French7 How many times has Italy been trimmed7 What did the Japs do to Russia? Go back Into his tory and you'll get the answer. All those countries and races can send their people over here. though. and this big country will look them over and say:
 ---n. Well. you don't look up to much right nos. but in about two gen. erstions I'll be able to make some thing worth while out of you. Co on and get digested."
 The championship is always going to be right here. Any time you should wake up and find q new champion fighter Of the world. you don't need to ask where he lives. The address on the bottom of his visiting card viil be just !-U. S. A." and It will be 90 for . good many hundred years to come
 I'm not disloysi to the country that started me out with . pair of good hands and . knapsaek full of hopes. but Tn just telling you the truth Its . fact and viIl bs q fact Americsis bound to furnish the fighting men for the vurld- Why. any chap that reads the papers can see that for himself ! vbo are building the big bridges all over the world. Americana Who are efrxinx the c.nsls Anerics1s We're furnishirK the bfz fighting men for everywhere a-i tssy'rs nskins god ! too IL isn't O1ly p1zilis1L It's e-s-T- thing Bzt yoz can tuck this srsy ir -our hst band szi tell ft to yow frisn1s vho kcsd up tksir hands and | vsfre sbcss pzr;Iizz Icing srutal-
 -zt taks sn s,nisHu sse1 aii-frss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
ATTACKED BY BABOON.
THRILLING ADVENTURE ExPE- RIENCED IN SOUTH AFRICA.
The Hero of the Tale Young Dutch Farmer in the Zwaart Ruggens- Meets with Troop of the Animals
 "A Huge Creature Pursues.

The following account of an en- counter with baboon is told by a young Africander Dutchman, whose farm is in the Awaart Ruggens. T was riding slowly" said he, "along { the side of the mountain leading to the 3 Montagu Pass, when saw in front of me troop of baboons sitting on the roadside and upon the road itself. i T raised my hand in a threatening : manner and shouted, but with no ef- feet. There they sat. glaring at me and showing their white teeth. They evil dently intended to dispute with me the right of way.
 T had often come across baboons in ! the mountain and along the road, but this defiance was something new. How ever, wasn't afraid of the brutes, so, getting of my pony, gathered some stones to throw at them to make them move.
 "I was still stooping to pick up stones, when huge baboon sprang upon me from behind. and brought me to the ground.
 "One of my arms was free, and struck the baboon with all my might between the eyes. The blow told, for with a yell of rage he sprang up, talk 1 ing me with him, and we both rolled over the low parapet at the side of the road. <
 Immediately beyond this parapet was sharp declivity of about 50 feet, then a series of terrace-live rocks, and below these a sheer drop of three hun dred feet to the river.
 "As we cleared the stone wall, I realized the awful danger I was in; so did the baboon, for he instantly re- leased me.
 "Flinging out my arms, sought to lay hold of something to stop my wild descent. Luckily for me, I struck against the only large tree growing at that spot. Frantically grasped it; but thrill of horror went through me as I felt the tree bend over, and heard the tearing of the roots.
 "Breathlessly I climbed up, fearful lest the roots should give way, and I should be hurled into the depths be- low.
 "At length reached the ledge. pull ed myself over, and I was safe. But what narrow escape it was. All the roots had been severed save one
 "Then I wondered what had become of the baboon. looked over the edge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

, think we can afford to waste any time peeking over at Japan through a. tel.
 escope watching out for a carload oi
 pugilists; they're not coming over in
 any cargo lots. England as a fighter.
 producing country isn't in the same
 class now with this place. Whether
 it's getting worked out or whether the
 climate breeds something slow I don't
 know. but it's here that the real fight
 ing men come from. don't believe I'm throwing bouquets at myself when I say that I'm about the only cham pion that ever came out of England and made good right along. And then you've got to remember that I was bred in Australia, and that the coadi- tfons over there are about the same as they are here.
 Of course there's a reason for it, and the only thing can think of right on the reel is that oyer here we've got a whole lot of different breeds, and that we get the best of each one of them in a combination. Every one knows that away back. the Jew used to put up a pretty stiff scrap. and he had the noble Roman on the run . whole lot. but the Jew sort of petered out after awhile. and as pure stock fighter he didn't amount to whole lot.
 The Italian-I mean the old-timor- used to put up a rattling fight. but he got over his energy too. and he don't cut any ice any more with his hands. The Irish are pretty good. but they haven't the staying power that the others have, and while they're all there at the start. they're like race horse that's been trained to do a mile at top speed. and is then sent out On . ten mile sprint. You know where he lands. There's no better fighting stock in the world to-day than the Irish Jew. and he's better still when he's born and brought up here and has a little good American in him. You can't whip him much.
 The Englishman is a good fighter (never mind the vioIets now. thanks, I'll vait), but he's a whole lot better when he comes over here and gets as- simulated into the country. When he gets that cross strain in him. you esn't whip him unless you Kill him. The Scotch makes a hot boxer. but he's slow until you cross him with some thing speedy of the U. s. A.. and then he can go some.
 That's why the best fighters in the world come out right here It's like the bull terrier. The terrier will pick . fight with anything that walks or eravls. but he can't last The bulldog doesn't get in action quickly. but he sticks when he's in and the cross of the two can put up q racket that Is worth going to see Its the vest- though. thst breeds the real fighting men ia this country-that is the I douf suppose there's a man on top of the earth at thls nir- ute-or rs1 say tvo pears sso-shaf could whip Jim Jssries- I went after hEn twice ard I co1Iint 5o l. ard reser said that before about any uz-- ard barring lin I wcaT say II asnss any nzn nov- 1hsrss soEethinx ia that vestern lE1s tAsf nakes resl nea-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
Privileged Prisoner.

The first inmate of the new jail at Grant Pass. Cal. . public improve ment of which the Grants Psssers are proud. is . pretty ls-year-oId girl. Eho is accused of murderine her father. She is not confined to her cell. Is provided with every comfort. including the istes; magazines, and is allowed to go out shopping vhen she 60 desires.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
sons.hins sfa Yrrn.

Here is a fish story told by . Brit ish r-AI~nsp. An Trishman had caught a bsst pike. Noting a lump in Is stomach. hs cut !; open -As cut it open there vas a mighy rush and . Tapping of winp. and svsy fsu a vild duck. and vhs1 I looked inside. there vss . nest vith four eggs, and she had been afther sitting on that next.~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
Lineoln and psvis

nere vss not . years tissrsuce tetreen the ages of Ah-ahsn Lincoln ard Iseerss1 Davis. azd it is sn Fu- tsrssIas fsrt tk.t ths pksssert of the eszfedsrzry also vss hcrn I1 Ke.- tzrky. s.d within a hz.t-es zflss of the log caHin that vss fke hsrthpsace uf fsziee.t LncsIa-G>.-ss H. Tea ssinA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
PENNY:A.WORD ADVS
WHpYED.

WANTED-By Chicago wholesale and mail order house, assistant man. ager (man or woman) for this county and adjoining territory. Sal ary $20 and expenses paid weekly; expense money advanced. Work pleasant; position permanent; no investment or, experience required. Spare time valuable. Write at once for full particulars and enclose self addressed envelope. Superintendent 132 Lake st, Chicago, III. 3-12-12
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

ITO RENT - Two stores in Boys Club J builcing. heat furnished. ready Jan is,. rent $40 and $50 per month. cheap.s. central y located stores in town. Inquire of M. Combe lack. l2-l8-ti
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

WANTED-The public to know that we are serving the best 200 dinner to be found in the valley. Those whe don,tsgp home to dinner wouh do we'll to try Brior's restaurant, 270 South, Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

FOR RENT-Two four room tene- ments, new and up to date; all modern Improvements. Inquire J. P. Mccarthy, 713 East Main st.
 3-S-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
FOR. RElE.

TO RENT-Tenemen of four rooms, 128 Avon ave, next Town Plot school. Call at 14S North Main.
 second floor, James Mitchell.
 3-12-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

TO RENT-Three room tenements all improvements, 133 North Elm st. Inquire at Weinstein's cloak rooms, 66 South Main. 2-23-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

LOST-Order and account book, be- longing to Charles Fines beer bot tling establishment. Reward for return to Chas Fine, 197 East Main st. 3-13-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

WANTED-Machinists familiar with drawing and micrometer. Must be used to assembling machine tools. Apply to Pratt & Whitney Co, Hart ford, Conn. 3-10-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

FOR SALE-Restaurant, best loca- tion in city; snap for right person; come and look it over. Inquire Democrat office. 3-13-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

FOR RENT-2 tenements 6 and z rooms each, on North Willow st;
 both in first class condition. Apply to John Gilmour, 50 Bank st. 3-10-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

FOR SALE-1 to acres of good level land, high and dry,on Cheshire trolley line in Waterbury. Address P. O. box 126, city 3-13-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
LATE WANTS.

BOARDERS WANTED-At IS Cher ry st, first floor; very reasonable
 Washing and mending done. 3-13-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

l Pauick's block, corner Wall and East Main Sts Inquire at Drug Store. 3-5-i2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

WANTED.--A first class meat cut ter and delivery clerk combined. Apply at Democrat office. 3-7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
HiscellaneOus.

LOST-Bunch of keys at about 1880 p. m. to-day (Monday) in postofice. Reward if returnd to Thos w. Walsh, 70 Linden st. 3-l2-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

WANTED = 1000 peop'e to inspect tho
 W largest stock of pure wines and liquors in the state. and give them a trial. Morris Nj. Olanoff's Wine and Liqucr House, e-il Grand St. 3-6-im
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

of the preoipice. and there. not % feet below, saw the vicious animal stand ing on a narrow ledge of rock.
 When he saw me. the savage look in his eyes increased in ferocity. He began to climb up to where the top most branches of the tree would be within his reach.
 "A new terror faced me. I was no match for that fierce brute. My only weapon was a strong clasp knife.
 "A sudden inspiration came to me. I bent over to the slender root that had saved my life. and began to cut it through.
 Just then the baboon sprang out and grasped the tree: his weight did what my knife could not have done in time. With a snap like that of a pis- tol shot, the last strand broke-tree and baboon went hurling into the ra- vine below
 The Vital Point
 Have you ever asked the eynic. done anything towards the uelfrae of nankind.-
 well returned the other. thought fully. T once declined 10 sing at a party.
 Quite so,- rejoined the eyuie But eia you singy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

DElSS. the optician. 7s South Main S,. lt (up stsirsl. Examines your eyes free and fits them accurately at reasonable 1 figures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

WANTED--Au. my old friends and .hs
 public generally to know that have opened the West End Lunch Room. at AS West Main St. Will be glad to renew ae- quaintance. Herbert H. Avery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
FOR SELE

FOR sALE-A four hole Morgan ( Cormerl butter case. $50. Inquire
 Union Supply Co, 11S South Main st. 3-12-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
IHt vtItRN PINTM co.

Painting. Paperhsngiax. Decorzfiaz- With 35 years eHpe-iencs are pre- pared to do all kind of york
 Setisfzrri0n guarzntee1-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13
FARM

f51 acres. Broom house. : large barns. 3 horses. IS head of dairy cat tie. carriage and repair shop. wood houses. chicken houses. cattle and wagon sheds. stock Of farming tools. darn wagons: s miles from city: will cell or trade for 5-family house
 P. J. COOCAN, Reai Estate. Insurance. Room 1i. los
 Bznk Street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

WANTED-To know if you can spare w dollar week. If so open up an ac- count with us. Diamonds. Watches. and Jewelry on weekly payments. Money to loan. s. M. Schneer. le6 South Main St.
 i0-l7-iy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

FURNITURE and piano moving. am I still doing business a, the old stand. Yours for prompt and careful worS al req sonable rates. Storage. A. N. Larson. telephone. 8 Water S,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

WANrED-Pu Pupiis class of sir to earn
 w nice paying business branches taught reasonably. S up. day or evening class. car soon. Removed 10 No. s Center street. Madam Frances Murray. Telephone N5-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

WANTEp-The perple ts know fl ihsy
 w have rot g for ioa of coal they can re, big bag Otto Coke from their grocer for a dime. i2-i-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

WANTED-Smokers te know that if W they will drop into F. W. luczs's cigar store; SIS Flank street. they ~ill fInf all the favorite brands of ciga,. tobaccss and . fuf line of pipes and snokers' sri elea Cigars by the box specially.
 ii-7-tyr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

NuKPERFLuoUS hair. nee. warts. D permanently removed by E.eciro ysis without pain or scar. Wrinkiea szgging flesh. pimples. esckhesdst ireckles re. moved sczip treatment nanscuring. Cen suashss free ksszm Ersnces Murray 5s Center street Telephone z15-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

MI A. pULAS-Sislf builder, store fi,. M. ting. refairing and jcbbing of al kinds promptly stien6ea te. Re,idencs. e2 Tracy ave. P. o. Eox iIe. Shop ~iih C. A Jphzr. 45 South Ei.loE S;.
 Ii-2S-ff
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-13

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