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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
Battling Nelson Says They Are
Scarce in England.
Cannot Believe That He Fought
With Cans for $33, 900.
THEY ARE ALL PIKERS.
The Dane Tells OF His Intended
Trip to Foreign Chimes.
Will Visit Australia and Return
! Via China.

Cincinnati. Jan. 2s.-The Enquirer
says: -
Battling Nelson. who went to Eng
/ land several weeks ago, has written
the sporting editor of the Enquirer re.
garding his plans while abroad. He
| says he will be gone about four months
as he and his manager, Billy Nolan,
expect to go to Australia and return
1 by the way of Honolulu and San Fran
cisco. So far Nelson has been unable
to arrange any matches in England as
good boxers are scarce and big purses
| even scarcer. Nelson, in his letter.
says:
London, January 10, 1907.
Dear Friend-Well, / am in old
England, and none the worse for wear.
Billy Nolan is also here and we are
both feeling fine. arrived the day
after New Years and. just got in
Liverpool when heard that Cans had
knocked out Herman. Just as 1 ex-
pected, Cans had an easy thing of it.
l hope to get another match with
Cans before l retire, and If do it will
can beat him the next time beyond
question of doubt.
81 am stopping at the Hotel Cecil,
where Tod Sloan and the other big
sports from America have stopped
while here. 1 am going to remain in
England for a month or so and then
will go with Bill to Ireland. l shall
have my father here soon and we will
pay visit to Copenhagen, where ]
was born. 1 also figure on going to
Australia, China and Honolulu and re-
turn to the states by way of Frisco.
guess it will be four months before
get back home. -
so far there is nothing doing here
in the fight line. They are all pikers
when it comes down to comparing
America. When tell them that Cans
and 1 fought for a purse OF $4,000
they seem to take it as joke. There
are no such purses in this country and
a man is lucky to make a living at the
fighting game over here. At that
may be able to get some business, and
if l do you can bet that 1 will get as
much for my wins as any fighter that
ever came to England from America.
1 can't understand why there is not
bigger money in England, the home OF
the boxer. ----
1.-The fight pictures are taking well
in this country and will be shown in
every city on the continent tnat we
visit.
Il am looking up all the Americans
here and find that there are quite
few old time boxers in London and
suburbs. Joe Bowker, the bantam
weight champion, is here. also owen
Moran and Jabez White, VINO rougnt
Jimmy Britt in Frisco. So far our
frip has been without incident, but In
the event of some good news coming to
hand 1 will send it to you for the read
ers of the Enquirer, Give my regards
to all the boys in Cincinnati, especially
INV pal, Jimmy Widmeyer, the news
bov boxing champion, and tell him
that he has all the newsies in England
beaten to a whisper. Yours as ever,
"BATTLING NELSON.~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
JACK JOHNSON Ar HONOLULU.
Stops on There to Box on His Way
to Australia.

Honolulu. Jan. 2s-Jack johnson,
the champion coIored heavyweight
pugilist, who recently left for the col
onies on the liner Sonoma, gave an
exhibition of his ability as a boxer
while here and made a good impress
sion. His impromptu go with Lamp
hier was much appreciated. He put
on the gloves simply to keep faith
with the public, which had been
promised a bag-punching exhibition.
but was disappointed because Of no
platform being obtainable. As john
son was leaving he said:
Have a bit on me~whenever I fight
and you'll get a run for your money.
1 don't think I'll fight Peter Felix. I'm
going to Australia to fight the best
two men they've got, but fromswhat
hear Felix doesn't class. III beat
Squires, as I think will-for he's not
as clever as Tommy Burns, but has a
harder kick-I'll make any fconces-
sions to meet Jeffries. Yes, I'll even
fight. him winner take all. .s,ssr. = -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
. Kansas sCityes5. Iowa ras.

Kansas City, Jan. 23.-The Kansas
City Athletic clubs basketball team
demonstrated last night that it is well
up in front and running easily in the
of the Missouri valley. The Blue Dia-
mond five defeated the University OF
Iowa team on the K. c. A. c. floor last
night by a score OF 35 to %. The
Hawkeyes were beaten Monday night
at Lincoln sbyeNebraska by score of
81 to II. Comparative scores would
place Nebraska and the Athletics in
about the same class -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
Haskell %, TX. S. A. G. 81.

Manhattan, Kans JAM. 23.-The
Haskell Indian basketball team nosed
out a victory from the Kansas State
Agricultural college five here last
night ThelfiecoreF owas 28- to 81.
Neither side was iab1e1tp connect with
and. Levi bupais did the best work for
the Indians, Willie Carr starred for the
Farmers, both ine the field and in
throwing. Twelve fouls were made
by the Indians and sixteen by the COL
lege. Officials-Shawnee and Ahearn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
Michigan's Athletic Receipts.

Ann Arbor. Mich, Jan. 23.-With
but five games on the schedule last
season, the University of Michigan.s
net football receipts were 100000 and
the total receipts for the year from
branches of sport were S25,S45. 1t Is
said that Michigan and Wisconsin
will break off relations in an athletic
way this year. --..----
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
The Pirates Release Harry Clarke,

Pittsburg, Pa Jan. 23.-Another
name has been dropped from the roster
the total number. of players to forty.
Third Baseman- Harry Clarke was re-
leased to the milwaukee club of the
American association. He was captain
of the Milwaukee team last season, and
was secured by Pittsburg in the fall,
being returned to the Brewers now fer
the same price paid for him by, the
locals. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
HELPS RAILROADS.
Health Conditions in Chicago Promote
an Exodus.

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-Local health de-
partment records for the number of
contagious diseases reported in a
single day were broken when PA
cases were recorded at the city hall.
OF these las were for scarlet fever
and 40 for diDhtheria. The prevail
ence of these diseases, railroad officials
report, has caused a marked increase
in passenger traffic to winter resorts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23

p Excursions

Dallas, Tex. and return SIG. so, on
sale January 10 and 20. Limit 80 days.
Wichita and return S5.15, account
meeting of Knights of Pythias on jan
uary 10 to %, inclusive. Final limit
returning January "a
Denver and return $3.50. Colorado
Springs and Pueblo and return SIT 35,
on sale January 20, q and o. Good for
return leaving Denver. Colorado Springs
or Pueblo to and including February 10.
Homeseekers' Excursion tickets on
sale first and third Tuesdays. Rate in
many cases less than one fare and limit
twenty-one and thirty days, according
to. destination.
Winter Tourist tickets on sale daily.
Very low rate. Limit June 1st
For further particulars apply to -
T. L. KING, City Passenger Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
A 90 to 1. Shot at New orleans.

New Orleans, Jan. 23.-Four favor
ties won at the fair grounds and
Delestrome, at 20 to I, captured the
seventh race. In the fourth event
Monere, at 100 to 1, finished third,
while in the fifth there were no less
than five 100 to 1 shots, and two at 40
toll. one of the latter coming inside
the money. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23

Ypsilanti, Mich, January a.
Frank Owen, one of the star pitchers
of the champion White Sox. narrowly
escaped death here yesterday from
the accidental discharge of his revolt
yer. Owen stopped over to pick up
pocketknife which he had dropped
and the six shooter got about half way
out of his pocket. The trigger caught
and the gun went off, infiicting a flesh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
Neary Eager for a Match.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Jan. 23@CharIIe
Neary, local lightweight, has signed ar
ticles with the Badger Athletic club to
/. Get any Ifidn the club may sign at 100
pounds on Febru ~ J.
, Davis Deshler. who practically won
from Neary few weeks ago, is the man
most wanted. but the club is also after
Young Donahue, Tommy Murphy, Matty
Baldwin and Sullivan. So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
Most Events Went to Favorites.

Los Angeles, Jan. 23.-The form
players at Ascot park received a shock
when Stella A. won the fifth race She
ran surprisingly good race and won
as. she pleased. The favorite. First
Pirate. finished far back. The otheS
events went to faVorites. Weather
clear track fast. - -.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23

port was Hector, the winner. Frolic
proved the surprise of the day in the
second race, winning easily from
George P. McNear at IL to 1. Mistys
Pride lacked her usual speed in the
third and was easily passed by Miller
on Magrane.-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
democrats Vote for Knute Nelson.

St. Paul, Mimi. Jan. 22.-Knute Mel
son was named by both houses of the
legislature today to succeed himself a.
United States senator. Four Democratic
senators voted for Nelson, saying theii
districts were overwhelmingly for him
A. joint session tomorrow will ratify tbs
vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
Six Favorites Lost.

San Francisco, Jan. 2S.-The talent
received another hard knock at En-
eryville, when six favorites fell by the
wayside There were four starters in
the Promenade handicap at six and a
half furlongs. and the only one of the
four that did not receive heavy sup
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23

with Charles Lyons to go to MOSCOW.
n rssfas and I'M the trotting horses
owned by M. OUschkour. great
many of the, horses In the stable are
American-bred tFotters, including
Totare, daughter 40fs VINCENT. Lyons
will leave the Asst or April.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
Hermann,s case Postponed.

Washington, Jan. 22.-Postponernent
of the trial of Representative Binger
Hermann on charges connected with
the land frauds investigation February
4 to February IL, was ordered today by
Justice Stafford in the criminal court,
District Attorney Baker pleading that
his physical condition would not admit
of his entering upon the trial Attor-
neys for the defense consented.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23

wound in the ballplayer's thigh.
Owens accident is not aexpeGked %
prove serious. but VIII lay him up Tor
a few days. He had been keeping IN
pitching conditions by playing first
base on a local indoor team
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
John Splan's Contract.

Lexington. KY, Jan. 23.-John
Splan, the Cleveland turfrnan who is
now making his home in this city, has
just closed a three years contract
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
AESvaye. RemeInber ehO Fun Name
axaflYe Rr0m0 Ouinlne
Cures aCcsd tn0neDsy. Grip m . Days
3 M IL ON every
o. ME<3'DsEDb boa. asa

the White river in a wagon. The
stream was swollen and their wagon
was overturned by the swift current.
The family lived just over the line In
Arkansas and were going home from
a visit to Oklahoma.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
whole FamiIv Dro,vns.

Exeter. Mo-, Jan. ga farmer
named Evertson. aged 45, his wire,
aged 40 and their 10 year old daugn-
ter, were drowned 20 miles east of
Exeter early today In trying to ford
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23
Harry Lewis Knocked Out Smith.

Denver. Jan. 2S.-Harry Lewis of
Philadelphia knocked out RUDE Smith
of Denver in. the eighth round at
Coliseum hall here last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23

1.-THE Rev. Mr.. Sixthly- has a good deal
of nerve" How so?" Why, he bought
charged to the church."-Cleveland Plain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23

S'siy-T1 10, flsc Nrai
r,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-01-23

Dallas, Tex, and return SIG. so, on
sale January 10 and 20. Limit 80 days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-30

exceptionally quick and hrlght
Learning was easy Tor him. lie bad
no money. but Iona Molitor had
She bad Fa0 GOO worth % the stuff.
and tlHn who WAS then only ~
years % age. tFRYed it what
easier than 90 marry che glrlg They
el0ped The mother stormea The
young couple decided 20 so 20 Amer
ica 20 live
Lena tuah along .er purse and
d only ia his 2sth year.
n Was soon after their marriage
in Switzerland taag the youthful
couple decided upon suicide Carl
shot AZ i.nna. but missed her
heart she beKRrd him 20 shoot
'asain bHt his nerve failed him
Then Lena suggested poison. bat
nothing came % lt
A year aeo. ghey and their llttle
daughter returned 20 Germany
Lena ard the chiia stopped With
tcr mother. who resided az iiadcn
Baden. Carl went GA 10 Constant.
uople where for three montha he
tried ua8ueeesNfpllY % set Traut
from the Turkish government Ter
On American petroleum. company
iIaFiua 10 money. Be returned TO
Hadeu BADEN and sought 10 borrow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-30
SENATOR PILES SAYS TO
GET in AND DRILL

81 the products Of this state and
place IN charge a competent man
There the Representative people
Of the world viii see Il. Washing
ton IL the great Mecca Of educated
people
The most important work which
Seattle and Tacoma people could
undertake IS 90 construct 4 bouie.
ward aiong the Ghorn OF Puget
Sound connecting the two cities II
would rival any OF tho celebrated
thoronghfaros OF history
Seattle and Tacoma people must
redeem pledge made 20 the poo.
pie Of Hawaii They want 90 trade
with as and desire 10 bocom.
acquainted ! promised thcm that
during next February a party Of
from 500 90 500 prominent bust
ueaamen Of Puget Sosnd cities will
charter steamer Tor The purpose
Of visiting the Hawaiian islands"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-30

employees and for visitors 10 to
ihud The hospital ~ 70 be one of
the best equipped In the land and
viii have a ward foFthineae men.
japanese men and women ~ both
Hul0nalltica, separated by a parti.
tias. a complete power plant 10
furnish light and power 10 the
model village, which will be electric
ally lighted. will also be built, and
laundry near by Will dispose Of
lie washing. which Will be a big
6re.
About 80 men viii be- employed
AZ tho station and n regular ferry
line Will ply between San Francisco
and Angel Island for The 5sneflt ~
immigrants and others connected
with their handling The grounds
are now being laid out by an *
pert landscape gardener aud tho
whole site VIII be made 10 bloom
lao tho rose. presenting a besutI.
ful appearance
Commissioner General Of fmml.
grafton Sargent says that when the
plans are carried out Angel Island
viii be- a paradise for the Storage
arrivals y our port and the best
equipped. as well az the most SAM
tarys station IN the world
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-30
ANGEL ISLANDOWILL HAVE FINEST
IMMIGRANT STATION IN WORLD

t8eattle Stars Exclusive serviceJ
SAN FRANCISCO. July 30 sau
Fraafisco is 20 have the finest aso
most modern immigrant station II
the world. Work ~ now under way
on Angel Island IN San Francisco
bay and before another year a com
plote model village for the exam.
nation, detention and esro OF i'm
mlgrcnta VIII be- IA operation.
Nearly quarter Of a million dol.
lars has been appropriated by con.
greaa as a starter FOR the Geter
prise which 10 under the supfrvl.
sion Of Walter J Mathewa, a Call
fornia architect.
Applicants for admission 70 the
United States viii, upon leaving
lhe ship. be- uahered into an exam
nation room, separated by iron
ratings into compartments for ASH.
aticH, European men and European
woman Under big akyliEht they
VIII first be examined for trachOma,
the dreaded eye disease OF the
Orient. and thon, In anotheg sub.
divided chamber. for their mental.
moral and financial qualifications.
II passed, they 10 10 baggage
room. secure their property and
proceed on their way rejoicing n
they haze any disease t'iey are
taken BY. a covered walk 10 tho hos.
pitnl and kept unta n De- decided
whether 70 transport them or 60.
lease them 81 cured III they fali
on examination on their manifest.
they are tagen 20 detention quar-.
90 the Europeans upstairs IN the
administration building and ne
Aalaiies to the Oriental Quarter
near by The Oriental quarter has
one floor for Ispa and one for Chi.
neae. Hhere they VIII have plenty
OF sunlight ssd every comfort The
Europeans have a large dbFmitory
IN a wing Of the administration
building and are furnished with tub
and shower baths. a roof garden
and sitting room. There are Spa
rate dining rooms for tho Asiatlcs
and European immigrants, officers,
from his motherinia Perhaps
Carl thought II over. Az least the
prosecution thinks he did Lena
would have fiz5.000 a. soon as her
mother alod, and
Well. the prosecution told the
jury that Il was Carl Has who lured
Mrs, Molltor from her home on the
evening Of November 9, followed
her a short distance and then steal.
Ing up behind her shot her 90
death through the heart
Six weeks ago. Lena Hau
browne hcTaelf She was desper.
ate. she said. ~ the thought OF sep
araglon from her imprisoned bus
band Yet On a letter she requested
that ner only child abandon the
name OF fIau.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-30
lap MURDERER
DEFIES POLICE

ohata IL now concealed IN the
wooda near Fife, but the authorities
are after him
Mrs okaniebl. widow Of the dead
man, aud / okaniskl brother or
the victim. In whose house the mQe
der was committed, are soqueaturtH
Ia the house OF friends. Ohata has
aworn that he viii KIN both. Dop.
MY sheriff Peter stonao and a mum.
Der ot armed laps are protecting
Mrs. okaniski and Okanlski 10
Six weeks aeo Ohata and Mrs
Okanlski ran away togcthor 60
Portland They we're lGseFcopted
On the vs. and brought back home
~ e. csanlskl an. uftaer aom
hunhy, Of tita NeslA was not
prosecuted for the abduction. and
Mrs okaniak retur.vd Ia her nus
baud, Since then 9baia a said
To have been waiting for bis
.chaucc % k~ both MI and 6s
okanlski and 0e brother.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-30

TACOMA. July 30 United states
senater Samuel H. Piles and Con.
f0eaamen Wesley l.. Jones. W. n.
Humphrey and Francis w. Cuah
man last night addressed ono OF
the most iargely atiesdod meetings
ever held by the Tacoma Chamber
Of Commerce. Tho addresses were
notable from the standpoint Of clio.
quence and from the important
thoughts suggested by these prom.
iuent men hH field for future
cndeavor on ihe part OF Puget
Sound commercial organization
Senator Filea said N were
% be IN charge 81 a movement 10
advertise The Sound district aud
the state OF Weshingion. ! would
rent a room IN the heart 81 he
city Of WaahluEtoo. D. G. I would
equip e with an elaborate exhibit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-30
WHALES ARE
PLENTIFUL
Stations Taxed to
Full Capacity
UNABLE TO HANDLE CATCH
Victoria DAILY coionist,


July 2S. 1907.
AZ Kyuquot, the new whaling
station OF the Pacific Whaling
company was husily engaged.
but the whaiers were bringing
Ia more whales than the staff
could handle. There are
whales Ia plenty. but the Staff
cannot fiense and convert more
than one or two daily into
whale OF and fertilizer casked
and sacked ready for shipment
20 GLASGOW and San Francisco
respectively. The steamer st.
Lawrence was lying at the
wharf when the Tees arrived
at kyuquot on her south bound
trip and her CREW were talk
ing strongly In Morse about
the hardships I'm not being able
Go continue hunting
Since the station was ostab.
llshed on July i6 they have
taken fourteen whales. one N0f
them the largest sulphur bot.
tom seen on the island coast
At Sochart whaling station
the orion had taken nineteen
whales since the last trip OF
the steamer up 20 Friday and
the crew under Manager Ker-
mode. we're very busy The
Tees brought n shipment OF $50
barrels OF whale OIL from the
whaling stations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-30

AZ the present rate the new u.
9. Johnston Co building az the
corner Of Third and University. win
IN all likelihood be ready for occu.
pancy b. September 10.
The plasterers have now taken
possession. and this part o. the
work viii be completed IN few
days Then will come the flnishere,
polishera and decorators. who will
require more time. but the entire
building should be finished during
the next forty or fifty days.
The Johnston Co. are the first
big retailers 10 60 10 Third av,
but aiil undoubtedly be followed
shortly by other large concerns de-
string 70 got ont Of the high rent
district
BIG SAVING IN RENT.
The new edifIce viii not only
give the plano house bigger and
brighter quarters, but will afford
Atill greater facilities for the eco
nomicai handling aud retailing Of
high gFade pianos and musical in
struments.
Another Item. and BY far the
most important. Is the location out
side Of the high rent district. which
alone VIII mean tremendous saw
ing in rent annually.
ENTIRELY NEW STOCK.
Tie new building will be opened
with an entirely new stock and
new equipment throughout Nv.
efything in the old quarters IN The
Burke building VIII be sold out. IN.
Guiding even the desks. office fur
niture. etc
The specially selected stock 81
new pianos. organs. talking ma
chimes and musical instruments has
already been ordered from the east.
and slll arrive IN ample time for
the grand opening. Every instru-
meut will be the very latest and
finest from the largest eastern fac
tories. Elaborate preparations are
being made FOR the formal opening
90 the public. which promises 10
be one Of tho biggest affairs OF this
nature ever given on the coast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-30

- ...syes who iuhahit The
~ rusa abous the town %
$3.50. .au part az Seattle. wore
.......g snaay morning BY the ap
....,s.s Il : cYowd Of Wild eyed
- estiseas In various COS
...sss hsrely passulng a leeiing
.s.'a dressed ID stage hobo style.
- isseeS across fields. up ant
-. iii and finally into tho
mrs 4 G4ke Washington. where
= keho vas cArgured'
~ ssranke scene Witnessed BY
A ned people 81 Columbia was
s.siss more serious than a sroup
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-07-30
IIARNlEG CHASE ONLY A
MOVING PICTURE STUNT

of picniekera from the new oliver
Decent theater on Sprine ST.. who
were making some real moving
pictures The picture machine was
WORKING on the tramp chase. and
tie result will be produced on the
screen AZ the Oliver shortly.
The oliver people are making the
first moving pictures ever taken
around Seattle A series was taken
az Aiki Point Sunday GA q baby
IN bathing. riding a log The ana.
iect is the child of a well known
GeorEeiown family The pictures
ART made reaiis,ic. a. the episode
ia Lake Washington illustrates.