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The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

schools. The schedule as is now ar
ranged has all the home games except
two at the end of the season, in the last
two weeks of April and the first weeks
of May. Beginning with May Ia, the
team will take trip and play Ne
braska, Drake, Ames, Missouri and
Washington. Iowa university is the
only conference team not played. The
Aggies and Bethany are the only Kan
sas teams on the schedule.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
MURPHY GETS DECISION.
Fast Fifteen Round Bout Pulled OF
in Frisco,

San Francisco, Feb. 20.-Johnny
Murphy was given the decision over
Maurice Sayers of Milwaukee at the
end of a fifteen round bout last night
before the Mission Athlete club.
Murphy was the strongest of the two
and did most of the leading but
Sayers showed the most cleverness.
The decision was unpopular with the
crowd
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
NORMAL 6s, OTTAWA Z.

Teachers Overwhelm Baptists at EN-
poria.
Emporia, Kan, Feb. 20.-The Nor
NAL basketball team overwhelmingly
defeated the Ottawa university five
here Friday afternoon by the score of
63 to Z. The Baptists had two of
their star men out of the game, which
they claim was the reason for the size
of the score. The locals played the
visitors off their feet from the start.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

Louis Sockalexis, who began with
Holy Cross and developed into a big
league baseball star, playing with Cleve-
land after quitting college, is to return
to the game. He has asked for a chance
to play the outfield with the Holy Yoke
club of the Connecticut League and
will be given a trial.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
WAsHBURN IGNORED.
But Two State schools on "A IT'S
Baseball Schedule

Lawrence, Kan, Feb. 20.-The Uni
Verslty of Kansas baseball schedule is
announced here by Manager Lansdon.
The schedule includes nineteen games,
one more than the conference ruling
permits, but the contracts We're out for
acceptance before the rule was passed.
If this point causes any trouble it may
result in the cancellinS of one of the
X S. A. c. games.
The schedule this year practically
eliminates the Kansas team from inter
collegiate baseball with the state
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
mick KAHL TO LITTLE ROCK.
Former Columbus Player Sold to
Southern League Town.

Columbus. o.. Feb. 2O.-Columbus has
sold to the Little Rock club Utility In
fielder Nick Kahl, and to the Grand
Rapids club Shortstop Raidy. Raidy
will manage the club there for the new
owners. The purchase of Catcher Ear
loft of the Springfield Western associa-
tion club was also announced.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
SWORE ON THE PHONE.
The Operator Switched Him Onto the
Chief of Police

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 2O.-Ex-
Adjutant General T. H. Poole is un-
der arrest charged with using i'm
proper language while talking over
the telephone.
1t is alleged that he called UP the
wives of several men whom he dis
liked, and abused their husbands and
because the telephone operator
switched him to the chief of police,
he turned his abuse on the girl using
words unknown to polite society.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
AN ARMY POLO CLUB.
Seventeen Fort LeavenwOrth Officers
Become Members,

Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Feb. 90
Seventeen officers at the post here have
signed a paper to become members of a
polo club. They will meet in few days
to organize. There are now forty-five
polo ponies in the post and more will be
brought by the Fifteenth cavalry Of
fcers next week. The club will be di-
vided into three teams and practice will
begin as soon as mild weather sets in.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

Harry Eells, who went to the big
leagues from Joplin and later drop
ped back to Toledo in the American
Association, has been released.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

ing to Vanderbilt McLuckie has a good
reputation as a fielder and hitter. He
says that his base running with the
Salt Packers was one of the features
of that teams play
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
"ARMY" AN OUTLAW.
Old western Association War Horse
Gets Offer From California,

Lou Armstrong, catcher of the Wich-
ata Western Association from last sea-
son, will not play with Frank IsbelPs
aggregation this year. Lou says he has
received an offer from one of the Cali
fornia OUTLAW league clubs.
Fred McLucl1ie, last years outfielder
and first baseman of Jay Andrews
Hutchinson aggregation. has been sign
ed by Manager Tony Vanderbilt Nc
Luckie was with the Andrews bunch
when they were setting the league afire
by sticking around first place. Accord
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
CAN PLAY SEVEN GAMES.
Western College Conference Increases
Football Schedule.

Football schedule.
Chicago, Feb. 20.-The western
college conference has decided by
mail vote to allow it's members to play
seven games of football. On the
strength of this Coach Stagg of the
University of Chicago announced that
his team would play with North
western, Purdue, Indiana, Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Illinois and Cornell.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
piles Cured in 8 70 IA Days.

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
piles in 6 to Il days or money reI Iuiioeo' '0S'
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20
KeniIworth TracL Sold.

Buffalo, Feb. 20.-The Kenilworth
race track has been hold at auction
in foreclosure proceedings to August
Belmont for $S0Y450.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

who has attracted much attention in
South Dakota the past year or two,
having caught Al Furchner and one or
two other league pitchers, has accepted
terms with Manager Holmes. He is a
student in the normal college at Madi-
son, S. D. His home is said to be Mo-
dale, Ia. Clapper can hit, run bases
and catch, which seems to be about all
he needs, except experience.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

To date Pitcher Mckay hasn't indi-
Gated he cares to play with Sioux City
this season. He has fired in his un-
signed contract, although it called for
the same salary he received last sea-
son.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

There are two leagues in Kansas now
which will bring some high class base
ball in the state. These two are the
State and the Central Kansas leagues.
The State league has a population of
about 5000 more than the Central Kan
sas, but so much more compact is the
circuit of the latter league, that there
will be scarcely any difference in the
two leagues when it comes to strength
and quality of ball Both leagues have
agreed on the same salary limit.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

Pitcher Jauron is to be given a tryout
with the Packers this spring. The
youngster has pitched some in Wyom-
ing and gives evidence of being a good
man.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

Lee Quillin has been ''sold'' by Broth
er Mike Cantillon, of Minneapolis, to
Brother Mike CantiIlon of Des Moines.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

Bugs Raymond, the crack pitcher,
secured by the Giants in the famous
three cornered deal between the Reds,
Cardinals and Giants. smashed his knee
in a fall from a street car last week
and is out of the game for months, if
not permaneutIV
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

The fact that George Upp of Colum-
bus will be seen in major company
next season, while Red Downs may DROP
back to the minors, suggests the ups
and downs of the national game.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

Charles Comiskey has written to
members of the White Sox who played
against the Logan Squares last fall tell
ing them to make their peace with the
national commission at once. These
players will make just $13 as the result
of the games they played. Each mans
receipts were $63 and the national COM
mission is imposing $50 fine.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-20

Napoleon Lajoie. although he hasn't
been able to land the Cleveland team a
winner, won't starve. In his IL years
of big league ball Larry has gathered
over $4,000. But then. of course, he's
like all ball players-he gives his mon
ey away.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
MESA DEPARTHHEMT =
DEATH OF J. N. m'sRAYeR.

The death of John x. McBrayer oc- cured yesterday morning at '3:.5. and while the end was not unexpected. it was nevertheless d shock to the fam fly and many friends. MT. McBrayer was nearly I3 years of age. having been born in Jefferson county. Ala bama, in 1857. In 1861 he enlisted in Company C of the Eighteenth Ala bama volunteers. and served in the Confederate army until the close of the war. He was a brave soldier. and many letters of the long past years testify to the regard in which he was held.
 In 1888 he, came to Mesa with his family. and has made this place his home ever since. He leaves wife and seven children-W. b. McBraycr. Mrs. J. w. Connolly. John Y, Morona and Rose McBraycr of Mesa. Mrs. Phil Fogal of Tempe and Mrs. Carl Carlson of Bisbee. He was nan of exemplary character. and was well beloved by his hosts of friends. The funeral will be held from the resi- dence this morning at 10 o'clock The sympathy of the many friends of the family is extended to the sorrowing ones in their bereavement.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
SURPRISED MRS. WILBUR.

The ladies of the w. C. T. C. were scheduled to meet with Mrs. F.. w. Wilbur Tuesday afternoon. and to surprise them. Mrs. Wilbur made a huge pan of luscious doughnuts. She had but finished this task and was putting her house to rights for the afternoon. when the ladies walked in and announced they had come to spend the day. With her customary hospitality. she made them welcome. and q most enjoyable day was spent. Each guest contributed to the noon- day meal. which was a veritable feast. On of the pleasant events of the day was the presentation of d handsome silver bread tray to the hostess. who was president of tlfe w. C. T. L. for SO many years. Her successor. Mrs. J. l. Coffin. was the donor. Among those present were: Mesdames G. l.. Hutchinson, w. Vest over. X. c. Allison. $. w. J. Bowen. J. II. Barnett. w. w. Dobson. w. J. Longmore. J. l. Coffin. C.. s. Irwin. J T. Mcfarland. r. P. Drew and Ed Montgomery.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the Mesa: H. Tremain, Grin nell. Iowa.. l. H. Arnold. Fl Paso; Miss Leone Lappin, Chicago: F. H. Stewart. HOyt. Kas.; J. R. Anderson, and wife. Denver: D. O. Johnston and wife, Phoenix; C. F.. Rule. Tucson: C. J. Knowles, J. C. Cannon. D. A Duncan, D. $. Dryden and William Gilbert, Mesa: F.. NJ. Wilson. Mount Vernon. N. Y: Riley Bryan and Val Marlor. Superstition: Mir. and Mrs. Max Steinele, New York: Charles Rielley, New York: Clara Merck and Billie May. New York. all of the American Musical Comedy company; s. l.. CIoyd. Utah; l.. $. Jackson, DcminG. and Fred Wright. San Ber nardino.
 At the Alhambra: J. J. Harten- bower. Los Angeles: A. F. Hawes. Po- mona: IT. H Smith. Mesa: J. Biker. Globe; R. E. Roland, Roosevelt: l.. A Fulton and F. A Howell. Globe; C. Williams and w. Herton. Phoenix: Frank l. Frayne, Los Angeles; C. C. Lewis and wife. Higley: Dr. l.. NJ. Swigcrt. Phoenix: D. O. Johnson, Phoenix: Kenneth P. Shibley. Phoe- nix. and D. C. Wood. St Louis.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 NEW OFFICIAL LIST
What the Organization Has Accom-
 plishcd in a Year.

There was d large attendance at the meeting of the Chamber of Com merce Tuesday evening. at which time an election of officers took place. The report of the various com mittees was read and passed upon. and committee to make a suGges- ton list for voting was appointed consisting of A. J. Chandler, J. l.. Waring and F.. M., Le Baron. They made out one list, including the name of Dr F.. w. Wilbur. but owing to the unsettled condition of his health. the doctor asked that his name be stricken off.
 The second list was voted upon. with the following results: Prcsi- dent. Dr. F. F. Palmer: vice presi- dent. Professor II. c. Robertson; sec ond vice president. NJ. P. Holladay and treasurer. j. w. Hagaerlund. Di- rectors are: c. $. Irwin. F Dykes w. s. Dorman. J. l.. Waring. C. H. Van Antwerp and W. Aird MacDon- aid. The secretary Is to be elected next meeting. which will be held next Tuesday.
 The. Chamber of Commerce has been doing much good in advertising Mesa. and the entire edition of 10000 booklets descriptive of Mesa and vicinity has been exhausted. Besides this hundreds of copies of 'The Hearth" Maricopa county pamphlets and other information has been sent whore it was thought it would do the most good.
 The secretary reported that thou sands of letters had been received asking for Information and lcscrip- tions of this part of the territory, and that letters were coming in every daV
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
TRADED SPEEDS.

Clarence Baldwin has been having some enjoyable times with his mo- tOrcycle, and now claims that it is like a woman. in that he can never depend on it Yesterday morning while coming in from his homestead the machine broke down seven miles from town. Mir. Baldwin tinkered and fumed. but nothing could be done. so he started for town. pushing the l5O- pound machine ahead of him. Final lv he reached Charles Pines place. and managed to get a horse to ride in to his duties at the Mesa City bank Mir. Pine saw a friend later and said he would feed Baldwins s horse up awhile and maybe it wouldn't quit on him so often.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
BAD ACCIDENT.

Martin French suffered bad acci- dent Monday evening. when the chain broke on a big well drill, allowing the drill to drop 12J feet, striking French on the right arm close to the elbow French was drilling q well on the J. A. PlattneT ranch. and had the drill struck him on the head the supposition is that hc would have been killed. As it was. the arm was badly swollen. sn much so that it was impossible at the time to deter mine if the bone was fractured. On the second dressing yesterday. it was ascertained that it was simply a bad bruisc and cut. The cut. while not long. laid the bone bare for an inch square. Mir French drove into town the night of the accident, went to Dr. Drane, who dressed the injury. and then insisted on going back home the same evening.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
PHONE CABLE COMING.

Miss Laura Burtt, who is the pop ular phone operator in Mesa, has had word from Manager R. M. Buehier that the cable for the Mesa office has been shipped from Chicago, and will probably arrive almost any day. This will inaugurate change in the Con- solidatcd system which will be greatly appreciated by the subscribers. The ten-p party lines will be changed to four party lines. and everything will be fitted up in the latest and most approved manner.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
A SURPRISE PARTY.

A jolly party congregated at the home of Mrs. A c. Dobbie. about two miles west of town. Monday. to sur prise Mrs. Pembroke. a sister-in-law of Mrs Dobbie. who is visiting there from California. As is customary at these parties. each guest carried some article of food which went to make d delicious dinner. X jolly time was enjoyed by the ladies who were pres ent, among whom were Mesdaines l.. w. Stillwell. Jno Pomeroy. A. l.. Hawley, w E. Kimball, J. ]. Coffin. J. T. Mcfarland, F. P. Drew. A. q. Allison, Johnson of Jerome. w. West over. C. E. Stewart and H. c. Rob- ertson.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
WENT TO ROOSEVELT.

Among the passengers for Roose- velt yesterday were MT. and Mrs c. O. Granger. J. Belsar of the firm of Johnson X Belsar of Roosevelt and E. II. Austin.
 Mir. Mcclure was also one of the passengers. He goes to take the, agency for the stage company at Roosevelt, as W. E. Roberts. who for merly occupied that position. was obliged to resign because of the ill., ness of his son Verne
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
THE CORRECT TIME

to stop cough or cold is just as soon as it starts-thcn there will be no danger of pneumonia or consumption. Just few doses of Ballard's Hore-
 hound Syrup taken at the start will stop the cough. If it has been running on for some time the treatment will be longer, but the cue is sure.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16

If you are suffering from biliousness, constipation. indigestion, chronic head ache. invest one cent in a postal card, send to Chamberlain Medicine Co. Des Moines. Iowa. with your name and address plainly on the back, and they will forward you a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by all druggists.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
MRS. JONES' CONDITION UN-
 CHANGED.

The condition of Mrs. A. B. Jones. who was taken suddenly i'll Sunday night. remains about the same. Tues day she was reported much better and Tuesday night about midnight grew rapidly worse. so that the doc tor had to be summoned, and he remained with her until 6 o'clock in the morning. Yesterday it was thought she had rallied again. al- though she is still in a precarious state
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16

That is. you can't while you are talk ing Sexine Pills. They .dispel the de- spondency and by their fine tonic ac- ton replace that worn out "all-in" condition with buoyancy. vigor and good cheer. Price s1 box; six boxes g.. fully guaranteed on the money back plan. Address or Call EIvey & HuIett. where they sell all the principal remedies and do not substitute.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16

Many persons find themselves af- fected with persistent cough after an attack of influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. it should not be allowed to run on until it becomes troublesome. Sold by all druggists.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
NOT ENOUGH ROOM.

The hotels in the city are crowded and are turning people away daily. Mesa now has three hostelries and several private rooming and board ing houses. and every one reports 1t has no more rooms. There are new residents coming in for houses almost every day. and there are several men now waiting to bring their families to Mesa. because there is no accommodation for them.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
THE CONCERT TONIGHT.

The recital at the Mesa Union High School this evening is being looked forward to by the lovers of good mu- sic and elocutionary work Mrs. Ri Vana Blincoe. the wellknown drama tist and monologuist, will be the principal performer. and Miss An- drews and some of the high school pupils will assist in musical /selec- tions. The program commences promptly at s o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
NEW DRILLS FOR HIGLEY.

The Queen Valley Development com- pany have at last received the new drills for their wells, which have been reported on the way for the past two and a half months. The machinery is on the Higlcy siding. and it is expected that work will be commenced at once. The drills are the same as the government has been using. being the Lydeckcr make, and capable of drilling sixtecn-inch wells.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
TO LOCATE HERE

F. D. Johnson and family and F H. Steele arrived in Mesa yesterday from Jerome. They come to settle here. as both gentlemen have taken up home steads some eight and one-half miles southeast of town
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
HAD A CHEESE PARTY.

J. D. Robertson and Albert Byers- dorfer combined forces yesterday aft crnoob and had cheese" party. which was a combination of bumper nickel and all the different kinds of cheese the men could find. Those who enjoyed the feast included J. Baldwin. H. Spugg. Dan Kleinman. S. Innerman. Ed Boyd and Dr. Byers- dorfer and J. D. Robertson.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
AFTER DUCKS.

Yesterday party of hunters left for the river to bring in some of the ducks and geese that arc reported SD plentiful out there The members in cludcd J. ID. Robertson. Everett Brig zee. Jack Baldwin and $. Short
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16

The greatest danger from influenza is of it's resulting in pneumonia. This can be obviated by using Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. as it not only cures influenza. but counteracts any tendency of the disease towards pneu- monia. Sold by all druggists
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
 DON'T BE HOPELESS

about yourself when you're crippled course you've tried lots of things and they failed. Try Ballard's Snow Li1iment-it will drive away all aches. pains and stiffness and leave you as well as you ever were.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
NEW SHOW COMING.

Manager W. Aird Macdonald of the Mesa opera house has booked 'The Coon King which will be in this city one night only. Saturday even- ing. December IS. 1909. It is said 10 be one of the funniest shows in the country.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
OVER FROM PHOENIX.

Lafayette Myers. one of the head men in the Southwestern Sugar and Land company. was over from Phoe- nix yesterday on a business trip.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
BROTHERHOOD MEETING.

The members of the. Brotherhood will have charge of the evening serv
 ices at the Baptist church Sunday evening J. F. Cleavelapd. secretary to Governor Sloan. will be the speaker.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
BODIES TO BE BURIED IN OAK
 IANn

Word was received that the bodies of Mir. and Mrs. Ben Harrison are being shipped to Oakland for burial Dan McCaulcy and Mrs. Redburg. mother of Mrs. Harrison. are taking them W. x. Stevenson went as far as Tucson to meet MT McCaulcy and Mrs Rcdburg.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
FEED LOOKING FINE.

Bob Bowen and Ed Stinson were in town yesterday and report the feed looking fine on the desert. The cat tie seem in good condition and con- ditions are favorable for the cattle men
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
HERE FROM IOWA.

IT Tremain arrived in Mesa few days ago from Grinnell. Iowa. and yesterday received his first shipment of the well-known Grinnell buSgies and vehicles. He plans an extended visit in this vicinity. and hopes to sell d number of his vehicles.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
BROUGHT HORSE OVER.

J. F. Kelley and his father. George Kelley. were over from Phoenix yes terday. bringing a fine bay mare which Mir. Kelley. Sr.. had sold to Mrs. Emma Ellsworth. They re- port heavy rains in Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
JOINS NEW COMPANY.

Frank J. Frayre. formerly connect ed with the Hollingsworth Theatrical company of Long Beach. arrived in Mesa yesterday to join the American Musical Comedy company.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE.

E. Stafford, who is to open the Vance garage was in town yestcr- day from Phoenix looking for q house to live in. He wants to move his family oVcrA but at present there seems to be no vacant houses in town
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
CHANGE IN TRANSFER BUSINESS

Yesterday Billy Riggs bought out the A. G. Pattison Transfer company. and then H. Morris bought in with Riggs. who has combined his transfer with that of Pattison.
 The new firm will be known as the Lightning Transfer company. and they have rented the office formerly occupied by the Gazette representa- live. in the rear of tho Mesa bank building, on Mcdonald street.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
IN PREPARATION.

Some of the local talent of Mesa is preparing to present the Ticket of Leave Man" a comedy drama in four acts. It is to be given for the bene- fit of the Mormon Sunday school. and promises to be- good. Eehearsals com mence this week. and the play will be presented in about three weeks.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
DID NOT MEET.

Owing to the illness of Mrs. A. E. Jones. who is the mother of some of the members of the Jolly Twelve. that organization did mol meet last night.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
WILL RIDE RRoNCOS.

Jim Anderson has entered the big bronco-busting and steer-tying con test which is to be pulled off in the Imperial valley in the near future.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
WANTS ZEN.

Romaine Holland. who is in charge Of the new drill at the Queen Creek Development company works. was in town yesterday. hunting men to go out to work.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
ASSISTING IN IEslJElJR,s

Miss Leone Lappin. who is niece of Dr. Bailey. is assisting in the LeSueurG Gibbons store during the holidays.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-16
WINIFRED PINE BETTER.

Little Winifred Pine. who has been i'll for So long of typhoid. is re- ported much better Up until 1e:30 yesterday there was no temperature and her general condition is much easier.