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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-16
AUTOMOBILE NOTES.

In cold weather, If the engine starts
hard, flood the carburetter a little.
Chicago motorists are already NOV
ing to have the 1908 G1idden tour start
from the windy city.
The Russian war ministry has order
eded military automobile corps form
ed on the German model.
Artists of five nations participated in
decorating Madison Square Garden for
the Importers Salon.
A company for the manufacture of
automobile appliances in large quanti-
ties has been formed at Pittsfeld, Mass
The Kansas City show to be held
February to 10, promises to be the
biggest affair Of the kind west of the
Mississippi.
A company has formed to conduct
an automobile passenger and freight
business between Buffalo, N. Y, and
Niagara Falls.
consists in passing damp sponge, or
we'll wrung cloth, around the covers.
Kerosene should never be used.
Before assembling the rear axle.
when taken off for cleaning. do not
neglect to pack the differential and
gear case thoroughly with lubricant.
According to figures furnished by the
government, the export business ex-
ceeded $5,O00,000 during 1907. Three
years ago the figures barely reached
81, 900 000
To make a farmer an automobilist is
like killing two birds with but one
stone" for to put an automobile into
the hands Of a farmer is to make him
a good roads advocate.
A large number of cars are now be-
ing employed commercially by farmers
in Sonorna county, California, one of
the principal wine-growing districts OF
the Pacific coast.
At the recent Bourbon wedding in
Europe one automobile concern alone
furnished no less than fifty cars for the
use of the guests. The cost of the ser
vice was more than $4,000.
The New Jersey Automobile and Mo-
tor club and the Automobile Dealers
association, both of Newark, N j.
| have Joined forces in arranging for a
show from February 81 to g.
Fifty foreign machines, either GLASSES
| or complete cars. valued at $780, 600 ar
| rived at New York one day recently
| Most of them were destined for the I'M
| porters' Automobile Salon.
| So rapidly has the British demand
| for American steam cars grown of late
| that one manufacturer has been oblig-
| ed to establish branch houses at Man
| chester and Edinburgh.
The Automobile club of Hartford
| Conn, was so well pleased with a de-
| sign on the fourteen gold medals award
| ed in its hill-climbing contest that il
has been adopted as the club emblem
A drunken man who now attempts
to use motor car in Delaware is liable
to be arrested and fined 500, or i'm
| prisoned for thirty days, OF both, un.
der the states new motor vehicle law
| Danville, Ill, boasts of q resourcefu
| farmer who uses an automobile for
| hauling corn The machine holds much
more corn than the ordinary wagon
This curtails the number of trips tt
the cribs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-16
Fur mnRUUNS
University of Chicago Discovers
q Great Athlete. .a-
His Initial Work Shows Him to
Be Second Rose.
PUTS SHOT 41-6 FEET.
Easily Clears Five Feet and Nine
Inches in High Jump.
In Long Distance Runners the
University Is Shy.
PUTS SHOT 41-6 FEET.

Chicago. Jan. 16.-John Schommer
raised the hopes of the followers of
track athletics at the University of
Chicago yesterday, when he tossed the
eixteen-pound shot Al feet inches and
cleared feet inches in the high jump.
The first mark is better than The GYM
nasium record of Al feet inches, held
by Robert Maxwell. In the high jump
Schomner cleared the bar easily at So
and took only one chance at feet IL
inches. This he missed by the narrow
est of margins.
It has been years since Chicago has
beaten Illinois in the shot-put in the
indoor meets. Not since MaxwelPs time
has the Maroon team chalked up 5
points in the weight event With
Echonmer it looks like at least points
would go to Chicago in the shot-put
Several think that Wendt or Maddigan
Illinois has only one man-Litt-who
put the toy 40 feet last year.
1t is the distance men who are caus-
Ing worry to Coach Friend. There Is
lack of milers and two-milers in the
Midway school, where, if Lightbody was
eligible, there would be no need Tor
worry.
Steffa, who ran for the freshmen last
season, has shown up best in the mile
He went the route in 4:40 last year and
1t is thought he will do better this yea
He is not, however, an indoor runner,
and Friend is not placing too much
confidence in him.
Long is a strongly built lad from
Morgan Park, where he ran nothing but
the half-nile. He covered the mile IN
five minutes in easy fashion yesterday.
He was told to take his time and not
tire himself. McNeish finished a few
yards behind him. The latter was also
a member of the freshman team last
year. Although of light build, Friend
says the lad will develop into good
man before the season is over.
pat" Page is the hope of the Maroons
In the two-ruile. He is at present play
ing basket ball and trains little at the
track Track followers are after the
little forward to train for the two-mile
run and he says that he will begin to-
day. He has shown speed in the long
runs. having taken several gold medals
In five-mile races at the Coliseum. Nor
gan the tall, thin high jumper of last
year, is another two-miler in tow of
Friend He has shown flashes as dis
Iance man.
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SCHRECK AND ROSS MATCHED.
VIII Be Feeler for a Carnival Bout
During Mart1i Gras

New Orleans, Jan. 16.-Mike
Schreck Of Cincinnati and Tony Ross
of New Castle, Pa, have been match
ed to box ten rounds here in the ring
of the Southern Athletic club on Jan.
81. The big fellows will meet at
catch weights for a percentage of the
receipts.
1t is planned to stage this match as
a feeler, and If the contest proves
popular and goes through unmolested
others of a similar character will be
staged. In fact, carnival, with a
heavyweight mill as the main attrac-
ton may be held during the Mardi
Gras festivities
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ADJUSTMENTS

Rose Melville finds herself almost in
the same predicament that kept Joseph
Jefferson acting Rip Van Wrinkle for
so many years. Miss Melville's public
refuse to get enough Of her isis Hop
kins'' and the play. like Tennyson' 5
Brook, threatens to run on forever.
So familiar has the play and the char
acter of isis" become to theater-goers,
that any extended notice seems super
fuous. The building Of a dramatic
story around the character Of the awk.
ward and bashful girl from Posey coun-
ty. Indiana, was peculiarly successful,
for the playwright devised plot that
seems to have the exact amount Of
pathos and humor to please the people.
ISIS" Is given every opportunity to dis
play her eccentricities. She Is also
made the center of a love story that fits
her character, and is given, not only
an abundance of comedy episodes but
a few pathetic touches as well. Obadiah.
the undertaker's agent, who is booming
the coffin trade by predicting the end
Of the world is an original idea and Gre
ates considerable amusement without
recourse to horse play.
ISIS Hopkins will be seen at the
Grand on Friday night.
There was a time when John Brown
was supposed to be the pivotal head Of
the Brown family, but in these latter
days he has given place to the youthful
SCION OF the mouse OF bTOWn-buSIer by
name-Buster Brown who comes to US
in theatric form on Saturday matinee
and night when the stage of the Grand
will be given over to an afternoon and
evening Of joyous mirth, accumulated
by tuneful numbers and the latest
catchy songs. Nor Is this all, for the
bevy Of charming girls going to make
up Busters retinue will be seen in a
number of dances and marches among
the latter being a most enjoyable one.
Buster Browns Bobby Burns Bril-
gade." The cast presenting this merry
musical comedy Is headed by Master
Reed as the demure resolving Buster"
and this clever little fellow is said to
stand out as the head and front of one
of the best musical organizations the
current season will offer. In the sup
port of Master Reed petite Alice Mort
Jock Will be seen as Mary Jane" while
the well known pantomimist, Edwin
Lamar. rs 'Tige" Busters ever present
canine companion, is also an efficient
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AN ALL STAR NINE.
Team Made Up From the Best Rec
ords of the Players.

Team Made Up From the Best Rec
ords of the Players.
New York, jan 16.-An interest
ing compilation Of baseball figures is
given by the Spalding baseball record
for 1908. In. this an All-American
baseball team is picked, based on the
records of the players during their
best years in the big leagues. The
list follows:
A. G. Spalding, pitched 63 games in
1875 for the Bostons. His winning
percentage was .S99, his fielding aver
age 1858 and batting .31s.
John Killing of the Chicago Cubs is
the catcher. In 1906 his fielding aver
age was 1882 and his batting .312 for
96 games.
Capt. A. C. Arson. Chicago, is taken
for first base. In S3 games in 1881
he f1elded .975 and batted .399.
Ross Barnes, with Boston in 1873,
is the second baseman. He worked in
so games with a fielding average of
1865 and a batting mark of .453.
Harry Steinfeldt of Chicago is the
third baseman. He was used in $50
games in 1906 and fielded 1854. He
batted 1927.
Hughey Jennings, the Detroit mana
ger, is chosen for short because of his
work with Baltimore in 1895. He
played 131 games, fielded .S43 and
batted 1856.
Joe Kelley, also of Baltimore, is
picked for left field Kelley in 1894
was in 129 games and had a fielding
mark of 1851 and a batting average
of .391.
Center field goes to Hugh Duffy,
who, with Boston in 1893, worked in
131 games with a fielding average of
1858 and a batting mark of 1878.
Right field is reserved for Willie
Keller for his Baltimore performance
in 1896, when in 127 games he fielded
1913 and batted 1892.
When with Brooklyn in 1889
Keeler, playing center field, had a rec
ord Of $40 in the field and 1916 at bat.
AS he had a higher record as a right
fielder he was moved in the makeup
of the Al1-Star team and the place at
center given to Duffy.
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HE WOKE UP IN DENVER.
Last Act Farmer Miller of Ellsworth
Remembered Was Taking Drink.

Denver, Jan. 15.-While under the influ-
ence of liquor John Miller, farmer, liv-
ing six miles outside of Ellsworth. Kan,
unconsciously boarded a train Friday af-
ternoon. When the effects of the liquor
wore away he found himself seated in the
waiting room of the union station in this
city, pennilesS and hungry.
He visited police headquarters and De-
tective Captain LOOMS turned him over
to Detective Peter Koehler, who tele
graphed to his wife in Ellsworth for mon
ey with which to pay for his transporta-
ton back home.
Miller said he drove into Ellsworth with
Load of wheat from his farm After
disposing of the wheat he began drinking.
He does not remember getting on the
train
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KIOWA BANKS ARE SOUND.
Show Greater Deposits Now Than in
August Last.

Greensburg, Jan. 16.-The banks
in Kiowa county show a greater total
deposit today than they had when the
last call was made by the bank COM
missioner in August. This Is despite
the fact that the bulk of the wheat
crop has been sold. Eighty per cent
of the total tax of the county exc1u-
sive of the railroad tax was paid be-
fore the first penalty was added. This
is fully up to the record Of last year.
The panic does not seem to have
struck there fAlis z. 80
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FOR ELASTIC CURRENCY.
Illinois Manufacturers VIII Bear
Down On Washington.

Chicago. Jan. 15.-An elastic cur
rency was endorsed by the members
of the Illinois Manufacturing associa-
ton at mass meeting held here to-
day. A delegation comprising nearly
all of the 225 members of the organi-
zation was appointed to visit Wash
ington within the coming week with
a view of impressing upon Speaker
Cannon. United States Senators Gull
lom and Hopkins and mem bers of coz
gress generally the necessity for en-
actment of a law which will insure
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Joplin SIGNS nom Reed.

Joplin. JAN ia big baseman is
what is wanted most by Manager
Ffllman, Of the Joplin Miners, and
with this end in view he will release
Edmunds the initial sacker who ca
vorted on the sun kissed sands of Ari-
zona during 1907 and who was re-
commended to Ffllman by several
Joplin players who participated in
the fall series of baseball contest in
the dry country. Edmunds was sign
ed to play at first but F1llman has
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SOLDIERS LOOT A RESORT.
Angry Mob Tear Up a House iI
Leavenworth-No Arrests.

Leavenworth, Jan. ia mob of SOL
diers from Fort Leavenworth, enraged
by their suspicious concerning the
death of a comrade whose body was
found in a burning building in the ten
derloin Sunday morning and by as
saults on others of their comrades,
raided ''The Gem" a resort here last
night. driving out the inmates and de-
molishing the building.
The crowd of soldiers surrounded the
street, broke down the doors. The &C.
cupants of the house escaped unin-
jured. The mob entered the building
and exhausted its fury on the contents.
None of the soldiers are known to the
police and no arrests have been made
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IN THE 21O LIST.
Eighty-four PAGERS in This Class in
1907 on American Tracks.

New York, Jan. 16.-Eighty-four
PAGERS entered the 2.10 list during
the season of 1907 and Al of the num-
Der made their best records on the
Grand Circuit or at the Lexington
meeting. In addition to the new per-
formers 8 PAGERS that had 40 rec
ords reduced their marks during the
year, making 81 new 2.10 pacing rec
ords for 1907.
The Columbus track, with it's two
weeks of racing and the horses keyed
up to their best racing form, carries
off the honors, with the largest num-
Der of new 2.10 records.
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FINE FRANKLIN COUNTY BARN.
Keith Brothers Building Will Hold GA
Head of Stock.

Norwood, Jan. 16.-One of the finest
barns in this section has been COM
pleted. The barn cost upwards of $1,000
and its construction occupied three
months from the time the foundation
was begun until the last patch of paint
was put on. Elmer Keith planned it
and cut all the lumber and Herman
Keith helped him to put it together.
The barn IS A by 60 feet and a drive
way and crib adjoining it in the north
is IA by 40 feet. The barn contains stalls
for 10 head of horses and room for IA
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Salinas Basketball Teams Trip.

hall a tesm h az tn jan aSThe basket.
university has left for a trip of four
days. Games will be played with the
FIT. Riley soldiers at Junction City,
the Ottawa university, the State nor
NAL at Emporia and the Friends uni
versity at Wichita
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WICHITA's NEW HOTEL.
A Modern Four-Story Structure to Be
Erected at Cost of $115,OOO.

Wichita. Jan. 16-This city is to have
a new, modern, strictly up-to-date hotel
at a cost Of not less than $115, 900.
According to the plans made known,
the building viii be a four story struct-
ure, occupying a space of 100x150 feet.
Fifteen thousand dollars will be ex-
pended in purchasing furniture. Thirty
five thousand dollars will be used in
fitting up the kitchen, dining room and
culinary department.
It is generally understood that G. l..
Reeder will be at the head of the new
hotel.
The hotel when completed will cover
the space Of one-fourth of a block.
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DEPOSIT AT LEAvENWORTH
Fifteen Country Banks in Kansas
| Change From Kansas City.

Leavenworth, Jan. 16.-In the past
few weeks fifteen Kansas country banks
have transferred their correspondence
from Kansas City banks to those Of
Leavenworth. 1t is expected that 9TH
ers will take similar action in the near
future The bankers here believe that
the change is permanent. The country
banks which have made this move ara
largely in the northeastern section Of
the state. Four small state banks from
the central northern portion have trans
ferred their business here.
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cows In stanchions and 80 head of cat
tie loose.
There are two bins of 500 bushels ca
pacity each for ground feed and oats.
crib for $50 bushels of ear corn and
a Din Tor 1900 bushels of shelled corn.
The hay NOV contains 1880 cubic
feet and will hold about 40 tons of loose
hay.
Thirty thousand feet of lumber. $1,000
shingles and eight kegs of nails were
used In the construction of the barn.
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Rank FoolishnesS.

When attacked by a cough or a cold
ar when your throat is sore 1t Is rank
foolishness to take any other medicine
than Dr.. Kings New Discovery" says c:
Q. Eldridge of Empire, Ga. I have used
It is the best remedy on earth for coughs
and colds. Group, and all throat and lung
troubles. My children are subject to Group
but New Discovery quickly cures every at
tack" known the world over as the King
of throat and lung remedies. Sold under
guarantee by an druggists. SOC and S1.00
Trial bottle free
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TO sTRAIGHTEN 1T OUT.
National Commission Mentions Draft
ed Purchase Players Reserved.

New York, Jan. 16.-In looking
over the final reserve list Of the Ma
tiona1 association, the National COM
mission found many players reserved
by the minors who had been either
drafted or purchased by major league
clubs. Accordingly, a list of these
players was made out and sent on to
Secretary Farrell Of the association
Among the Chicago club of the
American league list Is mentioned
Frank Dick, Henry Speer, Geo. Het-
ling and A. c. Weaver, reserved by
Wichita.
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Love Sick youth a Suicide.

Galena, Kan, Jan. 16.-Because his
sweetheart of Is years danced with
another man last night Jesse Riddle,
IT years old, committed suicide this
morning by drinking laudanum. Nu-
merous threats at suicide had pre-
viously been made by the lovesfck
youth.
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concluded that owing to his diminutive
stature better selection Is to capture
Tom Reed, the Midget's first baseman
of last season.
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Struck by a Freight Train.

Atchison, Kan, Jan. 16-Daniel Shea
han, helper at Seatons foundry, was
struck by a freight train at 8 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon. and fatally in
jured. A terrible cash was cut on the
back of his head and his left leg was
ground to pieces.
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LITTLE RIVER IMPROVEMENTS
An Elevator and Salt Plant Are Soon
to Be Erectod

Little River, Jan. 16.-Many improve
ments are contemplated. Geo. M. Hoff-
man Is ready to contract for the build
ing of an elevator of 10000 bushels ca
pacity and may add Touring mill be-
fore he quits.
Captain Brisbane is promising to be-
gin work On the new salt plant in two
weeks.
Wingett & Co. of Sterling are finish
ing DR.. F. R Smiths residence with all
modern plumbing improvements.
Conductor James Ross of the wheat
belt express reports a splendid wheat
prospect along the Holyrood branch and
insists the farmers are not panic
stricken. but are busy building houses
and buying the adjoining quarters of
land
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Doom VIII Go on the Stage.

Philadelphia, Jan. 16.-Charlie
Doom, the Beau BrummeP' of base
ball, has accepted an offer to go on
the stage. Doom will go out on the
road with a minstrel troupe.
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The vancil Hearing Postponed.

Lawrence. Kan, Jan. 16-The pre-
liminary hearing of Eph Vancil, has
been postponed from today until Tues
day, before Justice Clark.
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Interest Stopped on 1905 School War
rants
All holders of school warrants
stamped mot paid for want Of funds
during the year 1905, are hereby no.
titled that interest on said warrants
will stop January 90, 1907, and war
rants Will be paid
NJ NJ HALE,
Treasurer Board of Education. To-
peka, Kansas.
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Hotel at Garrett Burns.

Garnett, Kan, Jan. 16.3The Royal
hotel burned to the ground at o'clock
Wednesday morning. The origin of the
fire is unknown. The loss is estimated
at $40, 900, partly covered by insurance.
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Portland, Oregon.

Every night at 7:35 Pullman tour
list sleeping car leaves Topeka via the
Union Pacific r. r. which goes
through to Portland, Oregon, without
change. There is no better way to
reach all of the great Pacific north
west.
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member of the best cast ever given this
popular musical comedy New scenery
will grace the stage and comely maidens
galore will be in evidence.
Murray and Mack will be seen at the
Grand on Sunday night for the second
time this season, in 1.-The Sunny Side Of
Broadway"
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LAXATIVE BROMO quinine removes the
cause To get the genuine call for full name
and look for signature of E. W. Grove. &c
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Pure hoarhound drops at Prices
drug store, In the big block.
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DO You Think
For Yourself I?

Or. do you open your mouth like q young
bird ahd gulp down whatever food or medi.
zine max be offered your
.a yh\ y Il r. n
UANe6\arAan intelligent thinking woman,
in need ofSelNef from weakness, nervousness,
pain and suKsAng. then it means much to
you that thereA one tried and true honest
medicine oE KNoMN COMPOSITION. sold By
druggists for the cure Of wonan's Ills.
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What Causes Headache.

From Oct to May colds are tho most fire.
ouent cause of headache. LAXATIVE
BROMO QUININE removes cause. e. w.
Groves on box. ESQ.