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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
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Bunch of Professionals VIII Attend
Ed O'Brien's Matinee.


Kansas City, April 12-The sixth annual
tournament of the Missouri and Kansas
league of trapshoOters ended at Schmel-
zer's park yesterday afternoon after a
shoot Of a events which lasted two days.
Riehl was high gun yesterday with a
score of 191 'Brien and Young were sec
ond with scores of 1S9. The first four
events were for Is targets. the fifth and
sixth were for %, the next four were for
Is and the last two were for 20 targets.
There were 26 entries yesterday. About %
shooters from Kansas and Missouri were
here for the shoot.
The shooting circuit following Kansas
City will embrace the following towns:
Great Bend, Kan, state shoot, April 49, 10
and 20; Wichita, Big Three shoot, April
26. q and %; Territorial shoot, Oklahoma
and Indian Territory, Blackwell. 0. T.,
May 1, and 3.
The following bunch of professionals
have promised to visit Florence, Kan,
the home Of Ed O Brien, who is getting up
a little matinee for next Saturday after
noon: Chris Gottlieb, Charles G: Spencer
Fred Whitney and John Gillespie, of the
Winchester company; c. B. Adams and c.
". Budd of the U. NJ c. company; Cap
tain A. II. Hardy and c. A. Young of the
Peters Cartridge company, and c. D.
Plank, of Ballisite fame; also P. N
Ford of LeavenWOrth, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

nesday afternoon by a score of 8 to 3.
It was a good game up to, the eighth. In.
ming when Pitcher Burns weakened. An
in the third inning to allow the players
and spectators to fight a prairie fire
that threatened to destroy the entire
bah park. A large portion of the fence
was burned before the fire was put I'M
der control. The score: R.H z.
Pittsburg 20 0 I 0 90 1-2 3 5
Joplin 80 , 0 Us2 4-8 5
Batteries-JoTI1a. Morris, Carter and
Vanderhi1l; Pittsburg, Burns and Lehr.
Jmpire-Cus TeSner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
Jen Gets Another Oner.

San FRANCISCO, April 12.-"Jim"
Coffroth, head of the fighting trust of
this city, is out with an offer to James
J. Jeffries of $4,000 for six fights
with men he will select This is made
in retort to a similar offer of $4,000
less made a few days ago by Tom
O'Rourke, manager of the Tuxedo club
Of Essington, Pa. Conroth says the
offer is entirely bona fide and that he
will be prepared to make good if JEFF
will only accept. 1t is the biggest sum
ever offered fighter. it is believed.
It is said Coffroth and Graney will
oppose each other July 4, with rival
fights. as a result Of their recent falling
out. It is said the two battles sought
by the rivals will be Cans and Nelson
against O'Brien and Berger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

Knoxville, Tenn, April 12.-Charles
Oleson. the Swede wrestler from Asae-
vile. defeated Charley Wittmer, Of
Cincinnati IN two straight falls at
Graeco-R Roman wrestling at Staub's
theater here. Oleson won the first fall
81 1s1k and the second in 81 minutes.
yVittnner was the heavier and appeared
somewhat stronger. but did not pos
sess the staying qualities displayed by.
the young Swede nor was he as quick
and tricky as Oieson. Inability to bridge
lost Wfttuer both falls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

Philadelphia. Pa, April 12-Spike Rob
son. the 126-pound champion of England
accompanied by George Guthrie the light
weight champion Of Scotland. has arrived
in Philadelphia from England They have
come to America to meet the best men in
their class. Guthrie, who accompanies
Robson, has a good reput alton as a light
weight, and says he is open to meet any
man at 13S pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

Why suffer with your kidneys? The
discovery of Kidney Fits has proved
a blessing to thousands Of kidney szlf-
ferers who have been restored to per-
feet health. These Tablets drive the
diseased germs out of the system and
we urge all sufferers to give this scfen-
trial. 25 cents. StansfeIds, e31 Kansas
avenue, Arnold's, s21 n. Kan. ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
HAs 100 20 RURN.
paul Rainey Buys Colt for S17,5O0 and
Jockey for $4,000.

Memphis. Tenn. April 12.-Announce-
roeut has been made here that Paul
Rainey, owner Of the LiDpah stable,
had purchased from Barney Schneider
of ST. Louis, the 2-year-old colt Hor-
ace 3, by Bannock Burn-A1iss Linah.
THE purchase price is given as SIT 800
THE colt will be taken to New York.
Mr.. Rainey has also purchased from
Tyeene Brothers their contract on the
esrHceq Of Jockey Herman Radtlke
paying 1t is announced $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
Through Daily Pullman Tourist Sleep
ing Cars, st. Louis Los Angeles.

The Union Pacific has placed in ser
vice through Sleeping Car between
above points. via the Wabash. IInfos
Pacific. Oregon Short Line ana the ser
Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake rail-
roads. Cars to leave St Louis eser.g
day and run through without cnnurs.
Stopover Is made At Salt Lake civ.
thus afford1ng passengers q whole davfa
This line Is equipped with Ie section
wide, vestibuled Pullman tourist sleep-
ing cars. OF the latest pattern and 1lrzf
class in every respect
Connections can be made en- ro1,fo
with Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars IN
same train for San Francisco and Porf-
land. Inquire Of =. A. Lewis. city ffcir.
ct agent or J. G. Fulton, depot agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

New York, April 12.-Marvin Hart and
George Gardner, heavyweights have sign
ed articles to fight four rounds on April g
before the Twentieth Century Athletic
club in the concert hall at Madison Square
garden. Tim Hurst will referee the con-
test. The battle was arranged after a long
preliminary and souabble in which the
men held out for what they consider
would be to their individual advantage,
just as though they were fighting to
finish for the worlds championship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
Nebraska 10. Mammalian o.

Manhattan. Kan, April 12.-Nebras-
ka State university shut out the Agri-
cultural. college here, score 10 to 0.
Nebraskass only earned run occurred
in the sixth inning. wzaen Morse made
a home run with the bases full. Cald-
well pitched well. but his support was
poor, the farmers making u errors be-
hind him. Caldwell struck out eight.
Nebraska got eight hits, Manhattan 2.
Ba tteries-NebTaslxa Nillson and
Kaar; Manhattan. Caldwell and Mil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

Los Angeles, Cal. April 12.-There is
doubt expressed as TO whether Miss May
Sutton. tennis champion, will defend her
title in England in June. when the great
international championship tournament is
to be held. At present 1t would appear
that Miss Sutton will be compelled to all
low that title to lapse by default. unless
some arrangements are made whereby she
can go to England without bearing the
entire expense of the trip herself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

president of the Wabash Athletic club to
secure the services of the men at any
price The men were offered a good guar
antee and percentage Of the gate re-
cefpfs- and they did not hesitate to accept
the offer No definite date has been ar
ranged, but it is expected that the fray
viii take place about the first week in
Nay. in all Probability on May s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
Gardner q. schreck.

chicago, III, April 12.-George Gardner OF
Z ,nvvell Mass, and Mike Schreclk of Gin
clnnati have been matched to go 10 rounds
at catch weights before the Wabash Ath-
l1tic club OF Terre Eaute, Ind. Articles of
agreament were signed by the contest
ants and Matchmaker Jack Curley Of the
organization. Curley returned from Terre
EEaute this morning and was told by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
FIGHTS IN GOTHAM.
Kart and Rubin to Battle at the New
York Club.

New York, April 12.-Boxing shows
will be held again in Madison Square
Garden. The first one will be brought
OF Monday evening, April o. under
the auspices of the Twentieth Century
Athletic club, which also carried on
these entertainments during the last
months Of the Horton law several years
ago
The club officials have decided to
hold eight three-rouud bouts and say
they will put on the best pugilists that
can be secured. The principals In the
star bout. they say, will probably be
Marvin Hart the Louisville fighter. and
Gus Rubin, the Akron giant. Rubin
has already agreed to take On Hart
and it is expected that the latter will
also accept
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

Toledo, O., April 12.-Detroit took the
first game of the exhibition series from
Toledo today by to 0. The game was
not productive Of much interest as the
grounds were in bad shape and no line
could be obtained on the locals ability.
Platt had no control and Detroit hit at
will till. Cannitz went in. Mullin pitch
ed superb ball, Toledo securing but
three hits one only being clean.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

Salina, Kan. April 12.-Washburn
college defeated st. John here Wednes-
day afternoon by the score of 10 to O..
The visitors outplayed the locals at all
stages and played an errorless game.
Batteries-St Johns, Smith and Walk
er:. Washbufn. Stahl and Miller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

HERE was ease in Czsey's man
ner as he slept into his place,
Thsre was pride in Caseys bear
ing and smile onCassy's face;
And, when, responding to the cheers, he
lightly doft his hat,
No stranger in the crowd could doubt
twas Casey at the bat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

Pittsburg, Kan, April 1.-THE Joplin
team Of the Western association easily
defeated the Pittsburg team Of the
Kansas State league in the first game
Of a return series at League park We'd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
DEVILS Island Torture

is no worse than the terrible casenof piles
that afflicted me 10 years. Then I was
advised to apply BuckIen's Arnfea Ssaive
and less than a box permanently cured
me- writes L. s. Napier of Rug1es, Ky.
Heals all wounds, burns and sores like
magic. 25c at the Arnold Drug Co, S21
North Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

Kansas City, April 12.-Kansas City
had no trouble at all winning from the
Independence, Kan. team Of the Kan
sas State league yesterday afternoon
at Association park. The score of the
contest was 8 to 3. The Independence
team was outclassed from the lzickoff
After the fifth inning the game was a
farce, the Blues making as many runs
q they olea Sad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
Indianapolis Buys Raftis.

COLUMBUS, O., April 12.@William
Raftis, the young infielder secured
from the .Oswego, n. Y, independent
team, was sold by Columbus to Indian
apolis to play third base regularly. He
has made a good showing here, but no
place could be found for him with the
veterans Friel and Kahl both candi-
dates for the position.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

Ten Thousand eyes were on him as he
rubbed his hands with dirt,
Five thousand tongues appiauded when
he wiped them on his shirt;
Then, when the wfithidg pitcher
ground the bail into HIS hip,
Defiance glanced in Casey'sseye, a sheer
eurIed casey's lip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

And now the leather covered sphere
came hurting through the air,
And Casey stood a-watchin' it in
mighty grandeur there.
Close by the sturdy batsnan the ball
unheeded sped;
@That amt my STYLE" said Casey.
"strike one" the umpire said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

Paris. April Rat the ST Cloud races
W K Vanderbilt's Luminous won the
Prix de E7eury and his Bengal came in
first in the races for the Prix de Paiai-
seau.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
Both New york Teams Won.

New York, April 1.-THE New York
National league won from Manhattan
by a score of 8 to 4. The American
league team defeated Providence by
score of 6 to 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

tors. taking the second game by a
score of 10 to z
The score. HE
G4eenville :. ..O41004O10 -10 13 I
Guthrie - 20 / 0 0 2-3 s s
Batteries Greenville, Philips. Spen-
Ger and Curtis: Guthrie. Kearns. Bea-
dies and Nichols
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
VII

The sneer is gone from Casey's lips, his
teeth are cIenched in hate.
He pounds with cruel vengeance his bat
upon the plate;
And now the pitcher holds the bali, and
now he lets It go,
And now the air is shattered by the
force of Casey's blow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
Tulsa 3. webb City o.

Tulsa. /. T.. April 12-Tulsa shut out
webb City by a score of 8 to 0. French
held the visitors to one hit. Batteries
Tulsa. French and Heberling; Webb
City, Shaner, Meridfth and Cheek. I'm
pire-Selbv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

agreed for Joe to make 1873 pounds at 6
O'Clock for Rufe Turner. The articles call
for the men to fight at Please Beach on
May Is. If Cans makes 133 pounds at 6
o'clock Turner viii give him the fight of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

Columbia, NO. April 1.-THE Tigers
won the second game of their sche-
dule against the Kirksville Normals by
a score Of u to 2.
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nefrnit Z. Toledo o.

Toledo, O., April 12.-Toledo proved
an easy victim for DetroM of the Amer
lean league by losing by a score of 7
to o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

San Francisco. Cal, April 12.-After q
conference lasting several hours. Johnnie
Reid. who is here representing Joe Cans,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12
SPRING TIME

brings many ailments. especially when
the system is overloaded with winter
impurities You suffer from Spring
Fever, Aching Bones, Headache, Sleep
lessness, and Impure Blood. To stir
up the liver. stimulate the digestive
organs and overcome that tired feel
ing you'll find
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-12

Greenville 10. Guthrie z
Guthrie, Ok April 12.-Greenville
made it two straight from the Sena-
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Viii.
oh,Asone~hers in this favored land the
sun is shining bright, pa
The band is playing somewhere, and
sameWhere hearts are light;
And somewhere men are laughing, and
somewhere children shout, a--
But there is no joy in Boston; mighty
Caeey'ha struck out!
Yukon Valley news., 1906-02-07
''D0Wn in Dixie''
 Down at GibbOn

The drama "Down in Dixie," after several postponements, was played by the Fort Gibbon Comedy Company to d large and appreciative audience Tues day evening, Jan. 30.
 Mail Carrier Palm witnessed the per formance and says it was first-class, and practically everybody in Panama en- joyed it.
 The company is composed of men at the Fort Gibhon post and is directed by Lieut. H. w. Bathiany. The Tenth in- fantry will relieve the Third next summer, and the people at the mouth of the Panama will sustain real loss in the departure of these clever entertain CTS. It would be exceedingly pleasing if they could be induced to play in Ram part before leaving Alaska.
Yukon Valley news., 1906-02-07
FADE VIII one of those people who\ ALL IUO seldom write home? They will know you are all right if you
 send them the YUKON VALLEY NEWS. Mail yours or let us send one weekly.
The Years Dances.

Waltz and two-step promise to con- tinue popular, for though new dances by the dozen should be originated, the waltz and two-step will hold sway for years to come. Whatever the pro- gramme may be and wherever the dance is given, the waltz and two-step predom- mate, and even in the cotillion or ger man these are two regular dances, are the fundamental principles, and every thing else revolves around them. Each instructor in dancing introduces figures of the cotillion in her classes as q relax ation. No dance is complete without one or more figures of the cotillion, and a noticeable improvement in favors is their suitability to the figure danced.
 Flowers of marvellous Parisian work manship, hats and parasols are wonder fully popular, and canes, college fobs and pins can be used with appropriate ness in many of the popular figures.
 X noteworthy step in the advance ment of dancing is it's introduction into classes of physical culture and gymnas- tics. It not only assists in aiding the pupil toward becoming graceful, but for good, wholesome exercise dancing is excellent, and with this thought ballet dancing is gaining in popularity. It is especially good for developing the mus- cles and aids in starting the circulation of the blood
 A European mistress of dancing, who in her youth had danced before the courts of Europe, deplored the modern ballet dancing, which, according to her view, was not dancing at all, but grace ful manipulation of drapery.-Provi- denee Journal.
Yukon Valley news., 1906-02-07
New Mexico.

July l, 1905, the population of New Mexico was estimated at 300,00O. Of that number 15S, ,OOO came from other states and territories or are descendants of such, l25, 5,0OO are of Spanish or Mexi- can descent, 500 negroes, 100 Chinese, 300 Japanese and 15 ,0OO Indians. There are 15,0O0 farms, with an acreage of 6,200, ,000 valued at $30, 900 900 and im- provements valued at $32, 800 ,OOO, farm implements $l ,5OO,OO0 and live stock $54 ,000, ,000. Farm and ranch products for the year approached 8 ,OOO, ,OOO. Five hundred thousand pounds of butter and a million dozen eggs were produced dur ing the year. There are in the territory ,050, ,000 head of cattle and 5,875 ,0OO head of sheep The country is rich in minerals. The value of its railroads is in excess of s9O,0OO,0OO So it would seem that New Mexico is not lilly equipped for statehood, even without the help of Arizona, which may be ad- mitted to the union along with its sister territory as one great state.
Yukon Valley news., 1906-02-07
Finnish Colony
 For Cook Inlet
Valdez News.


 To establish Finnish colony at Auro- ra on the western side of Kenai penin- sula, around the head of Kachemak bay, three men have come from the east and will remain at Aurora all winter ar ranging for the reception of the first immigrants
 Agents preceding these men have located 15, ,0OO acres of coal land, which is believed to contain coal of superior quality, and the veins are known to be of vast extent Not coal mining alone, however, but agriculture is to be the employment of the Finnish settlers whom the colonization leaders expect to bring.
 The three men represent the Alaska Colonization and Development Com pany, a corporation organized by Fin flanders in New York. The president of thc CoihI'dl. IS hAel IIoiiDoIp, ScHeTdl agent of Finnish line of steamers ply ing between the old country and Amer ica. Nearly all Finnish immigrants into the United States come to this country under his direction. Many of them come here without definite purpose other than to obtain employment as miners or to acquire land to farm.
 Finnish emigration to America has been very large for some years, and it is the intention of Mir Hornborg and his associates to try to settle as many of them as possible in some new territory similar in climate and resources to their own. Southern Alaska is such region, although it has milder climate than Finland and excels it greatly in possi- bilties of wealth. At least this is the opinion of Prof. Georgeson, of the Alaska experimental ste 'ions of the department of agriculture.
 Mr. Hornborg has had this project in hand for several years and in lo02 had agents in the field looking into the agri- cultural possibilities of the Cook Inlet country. He says he will send up a large number If people next year.
Yukon Valley news., 1906-02-07
DEATHS.

COOK, FRANK A.-At Juneau, Dec. l6, of heart failure. He was we'll known mining man.
 HAND, REDMOND-At Fairbanks, Jan. ,, from operation for abscess on the liver. He was well-known miner, discoverer of Redmond creek on the Salchaket.
 COSTON, PETER J.-At Nome, Dee. ?. He was the young son of Mir. and Mrs. r. ]. CoSton and was q universal favorite.
Yukon Valley news., 1906-02-07

Jerry Ford is off today for trip to the Hootlinana. Nothing has been heard from that creek for some time, but it k hoped that the cold weather in January enabled prospectors to control the water so that something could he accomplished.
Yukon Valley news., 1906-02-07
Allowances for Clerks
 In Alaska Postoffices

The postotiice department the first of December announced the following al- lowances for clerk hire in Alaska post otlices
Yukon Valley news., 1906-02-07
PROPOSED $25
 LICENSE TAX
Considered From Several Points of View in Its Bearing on the
 Nome Country.
Correspondence Nome Nugget.


 It is authoritatively stated that there are 25 ,OOO mining claims in the Cape Nome recording district, district of Alaska.
 X bill has been introduced in congress to levy an assessment of S2o on each mining claim, in lieu of the annual labor now required by law, as an annual license tax.
 Ii this bill becomes law, and every claim is carried by the owners, there will be contributed by the miners of this district S625, ,O00 per year, or S3,125,- GOO in five years, for trails about the precinct.
 If this system is adopted and these payments made, there will be tied up one, if not two years funds before they can be recirculated in the process of trail making, the sum of S1 ,250,000.
 There will be taken out of circulation next fall at least the first payment of $625, 1000.
 If there are 25,0O0 mining claims in the precinct, probably one-fourth of them are carried double, that is, by contesting owners; this increase will be added to the above figures.
 Now if, instead of the $25, there is exacted $l00 in work on each claim each year, then the miners of the district will have to contribute tax of $2,500 900 a year in order to carry their mining prop erty, or commit perjury in the propor- ton of the failure to perform the labor.
 Of this amount of required labor there is probably not one hundredth part act ually and honestly done; of that which is done there is probably not one hun dredth part of any value in the actual developing of the claims or the country.
 If there are 25,000 claims upon which proofs of labor are filed for record, these documents will average at least $2 each, making an annual drag of $50, 900 which goes into the treasury of the United States to be returned here no more for ever; this may be called a license tax.
 What is the purpose of this tax?
 If it is strictly punitive, it is probably not high enough, for most of us ought to have known better than to have come here; if it is to develop the country it fails to develop; ii it is for a bona tide road fund, it is grossly too much; if it is habit, now is good time to swear off.
 Five dollars for every twenty acres of mining ground carried in claims for mining purposes would produce q fund in excess of that which could bc lcgiti- ma,ely used in proper and necessary trails and wagon roads.
 My notion of the affair is, that con grcss should repeal the annual labor clause of the mining laws, so far as they relate c. Alaska, and leave the matter Co the miners of each recording district to regulate the number of claims one pe son can appropriate, the manner of re- eos,ling. the annual labor, it any, anal everything ei-e pertaining e. the scquir- iug holliHg and disposition ot mining claims, until the legislature oi the terri tory ai Iebfing- Alaska shall have htris-
Yukon Valley news., 1906-02-07

lt k stid most of the rabbits in some localities succumbed Co the continued cold weather in January.