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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-03

ance-. She has great faith in her in
yention, and believes she has solved
the problem which has puzzled the
Wrights and all the other aviators.
Miss Todd invented an appliance
for sewing machines that has brought
her large royalties
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Answers to Sport Query.

Cedar Point. Kan. Sept 8.
Sporting Editor Topeka State Journal:
Will you please answer the follow
ing question for me in the State Jour
nal: The batter strikes at the third
strike and misses il. The ball goes
through the catcher, bounds sideways,
and misses the backstop and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-03

catcher makes no effort to recover the
ball How far can the batter go on
the play and how many bases can he
take Yours truly. s r. c.
Answer-Any number with a limit
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"TUnic Bags

These are among the smart
est of the new leather hand
bags. feathers of hippopot-
anus and tortoise grain are
shown in green, brown, and
blue grey-seal, goat, walrus
and patent leather in black.
Plain, heavy frames - gold,
silver, or gun metal. Of very
convenient shape and size
$500 to $3.50
Other new styles shown in
Empire, St. Regis, Gotham,
and Carriage Bags, from $1.OO
to $1,000.
(See Window
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At the Novelty

The Majestic opens Monday mat
fnee with North Bros
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The Wolf will be presented at the
Grand next Tuesday and WEDNESDAY
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The Novelty sale is now on. Tn.
opening is Monday with high clas
vaudeville.
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ADJUSTMENTS
At the Grand.

THE $4,000 Beauty is the OPEN
ing attraction at the Grand Monday
matinee and night. Twenty-sfx peo-
pie and car load of scenery are
carried.
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Today

at Gas Office and see q Humphrey
Instantaneous Water Heater pro-
duce piping Hot Water Instantly and
cheaper than any other means.
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We are showing twenty-five styles in $500 Suits
for Fall, that unequaled in practical value and
beauty of style by any suits have previously offered
at this price.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
READING ATLANTICS
TO BE WELL BACKED

READING. Pa. March 22--The stock
holders of the Reading Atlantic League
team promise 70 spring a surprise on
the baseball PUBLIC when they announce
the name of the'man who viii be at
the head Of the local club this season.
The stockholders held several meet
ings tho past week and came to terms
with a man now connected with the
Atlantic League. who viii shortly To-
cate in this city and take full charge
Of the Reading Atlantic League team.
stockholders are very enthusiastic in
their efforts. and announce that they
viii make many improvements to the
Lauer's Park grounds.
Secretary McGovern. who is acting as
manager until the new man takes
charge. IS hustling these days after
players. He already has signed twelve
men. many OF whom are we'll known
20 Reading enthusiasts.
A force OF carpenters started work on
Thursday improving the grounds.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
SHAMOKIN WANTS
EARLIER OPENING
Wilmington Also Desires At
lantiC League Games Be-
gun Sooner

sHAMoKIN. a., March 22.-Local At
lanuc League fans are Interested in
movement started by the Wilmington.
Del. team TO have the regular season
open earlier than May 20.
Heretofore Wilmington has been IN
larger leagues and seasons were opened
there much sooner than the latter part or
May.
Baseball enthusiasts here say they
would just as soon have the season
opened earlier than scheduled. About the
first or second week in May would be
satisfactory.
The local board OF directors breathes
sigh Of relief this year that it does
not have 20 go through last seasons ex-
perience In signing a team. Many appli-
cations come here from players all over
the country wanting positions.
An applications are forwarded to Lave
Cross. at cleveland, he having absolute
control ir the makeup OF the club. Last
year the directors incurred great ex-
pense by ordering many players here
for trying out purposes. and by the time
the season opened the club was not hall
as strong as IL should have been.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
SPORTING.
GOOD MEN FOR
EASTON TEAM
Manager Miller Says Allan
tic Team There Will be a
Success

EASTON. Pa. March 22-I have signed
a fine lot OF players, and can promise the
fans in Easton a better team than you
had in the last two seasons. All the men
that have signed are well seasoned, hav-
ing played in different leagues I know
their ability as players, not through hear
say or recommendation, but having been
IN actual contact with them on various
diamonds.
81 viii have about fifteen or sixteen men
TO report here about April 2, and OF these
/ expect to carry about dozen. You can
say to Easton fans for me that il 1 can
keep together the men | have secured,
the team that wins the Atlantic League
pennant this year will have to win It from
Easton." $50
This is what Kohley Miller, the manager
OF the Easton club. said this week when
he was here to attend meeting OF the
directors of the club. Miller VIII make
Easton his headquarters April and over
see the preparations 20 be made till his
men report.
Manager Miller expects TO have Warren
Miller, Of Philadelphia, for center field
Manager Miller says that Williams Lock-
ard and Miller will be the best fielding and
hitting outfield on any team Of this kind
For first base Miller has signed Bob
Allen. hcavy-hltting backstop we'll
known over the Atlantic circuit. having
played last year with Wilkesbarre. Ben
Ross. Of the o. and p. League. is a catcher
signed. Miller has great faith in him and
he and Hartman viii make as good pair
Of receivers as viii be found in the league.
Devers OF Allegheny, who has been
signed for shortstop. was doing good work
for McKeesport last year. Brown, one OF
the pitchers is college man from Wash
ington, ID. c. Contrary to reports that Joe
Biehi was to go to Syracuse, Miller says
he has him under contract and that he
will don an Easton uniform. He is expect
ed to be a mainstay in the box
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
WEEK OF SPORT
AT THE RINK

This will be championship week al the
Rink. The four teams Of the Junior
Basketball League viii play tonight in
championship games. The Brownson sec
onds will play the Orients. and the West
ends and Mt. Vernons viii contest Each
team will play two periods Maxwell Will
he tho referee.
The games will start promptly at $50
o'clock hereafter and no noisy instru-
ments will be allowed
The teams Of the Senior League will not
play until next Friday out OF respect TO
Captain Slack Of the Ex-West Ends whose
mother died last Friday.
Tomorrow night the Mohawks and
PAGERS viii play off tic game Of roller
polo In case the Mohawks win each team
in the series viii be tie; should the PAGERS
win. this team viii be at the head Of the
list.
on Thursday nisht the Springs and the
Mohawks viii play polo. II Is likely that
foreign picked polo team win play an
ll-Wilmington team on Saturday night.
details OF which win be announced later.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
new CASTLE GETS
READY FOR PLAY
County League Team There
Signs Some Fast
Men

Tho New Castle Athletic Association
baseball team. one of the five teams
composing the New Castle County
League. is now preparing for the sea-
son. and Manager William L. Kirk has
signed several players. The league sea-
son will open on the grounds of the
association. at Battery Park, on Satur-
day afternoon. May s. when the du-
Pont team will be tho attraction. The
New Castle club viii play number
of independent teams on different dates
and hopes to open the ball season on
April Il. The local team has five open
dates during the season, and has all
holidays at home, when double headers
will be played. Manager Kirk Is book
ing games for the opening of the ball
park and also signing players. He mas
signed Charles /. Countiss Robert n.
Newlove, William w. Leach Emmit
McGrory, II. Eugene Chase, James
Duncan, Charles Stab and G. Archie
Rennic.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
MORE CONTRACTS
WITH TRI-STATE

Official Bulletin No. :. issued by Sec
retary Farrell. March Is. contains the
following announcements relating TO Tri-
State clubs:
CONTRACTS.
With Altoona-F Burke. S. d. Yerk-
es. Philip Steele. w. NJ. Baker. Norris
Steelman.
with Trenton-Thonnas silcox. Hugh
Harkins. William c. Matthews Ed. Hen
derson, A. T. Markefka, j. w. Shan, w.
Braun
With Harrisburg-B. /. Bishop Ed.
Zimmerman, Jacob S. Deckard Joseph
G. Finnen.
With Iancasfpr-Robert Healy. Clif
Case, IT, II. Murray. c. g. Reeder. Frank
Hemphill. E. Fitzpatrick. w. Remonter.
Alfred Odell, w. Houck W. MordweiI.
f. Lewis S. Covalessi. John Covaleski
William Roach. J. Orris. Quak Franklin,
Clyde Harris, Ernest Onner, A. Kerr, IT,
II. Bair.
With Wilhamswort-A. A. Britton.
with Johnstown-w l.. Brady, e. C.
Ainsworth J. McDcvitt. ]. T. Gibson
Robert Scott. NJ G. Irvine. ]. IT, steeS
Cecil Gray J. McNulty, j. Hines.
TERMS ACCETED.
With Trenton-Jamcs Miller. II. j.
Bresslcr.
RELEASED BY PURCHASE.
by Milwaukee to Trenton-Arthur c.
Brown.
BY Kansas City to Johnstown-Louis
Crutcher.
BY Boston to Trenton-Thomas e
George.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
WHISKY AND
DOLLAR GONE

The charge OF larceny as bailee
against Daniel Casey was dismissed by
City Court Judge Cochran this morn
ing.
Emory Trusty, colored. said he had
given a dollar 10 Casey TO get some
whisky yesterday. but had not seen the
dollar OF the whisky since. Casey
said he had turned the money over to
another man who had failed 20 return
with the whisky.
Trusty was also called as a witness
against William Powell. white. charged
with selling whisky without a license.
Trusty. II was alleged, had told a
policeman he had bought whisky of
Powell, but he denied this in city
Court this morning. Powell was dis
missed.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
NEWARK PICKS
DEBATING CLUB

Special to THE EVENING JoURSAr
NEWARK. Del, March 22-The debat-
ing team which is to represent Delaware
in the intercollegiate debate with Rutgers
College at New Brunswick, ~ j., I'm
April. has been picked with the following
men as members. G.. A. Papperman. }. V.
Ennis and w. T. Knowles, with II. T.
Ennis as alternate The subject Of the de-
bate viii be: Resolved. That the tariff
should be revised according TO the plank
in the Democratic platform. DR. Sypherd
Of the faculty, is coaching the team.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22

when the Wilkes-Barre team, Of the New
York Slate League will be seen here. II
Will b6 the attraction.
The Syracuse team will - here April l6
and IL; Altoona Tristaters, April 81, and
Elmira, Of the New York State League.
April %.
improvements to the Lauor Park
ground are now being made by Manager
James McGovern. OF the Reading At
lantic League team. Fifty-four additional
feet are being added to right and cen-
ter field The diamond and outheld Will
be hlled making 1t perfectly level The
outfield will be sodded
Manager McGovern claims that he has
a number of players signed but he will
not make any names public
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
JONES HIGH GUN IN
LIVE PIGEON SHOOT

At live pigeon shoot held ON Saturday
afternoon near Linwood, Pa. John +.
Jones of this city, was high gun, killing
ten straight. George Burroughs had the
misfortune 10 have his first bird drop
dead out of bounds. The following scores
were made:
Jones. 10; Burroughs, 0; Simpson. o; Mar
tin s: dupont. s; Plumley. s; Hardy. S;
Tompkins. q Mioner, z; skelly, 6; Koerner,
S; Lynam 8.
Three miss and out events were also shot
with these results:
No. /: Burroughs. 6; Burton, 6; Sparks,
5; Naudain.. A; Tompkins, o; Jones. Q.
10. .: Burroueas. 4; Burton, a; Tomp-
lxins, 4; Minner. 3; Green, 0.
No. 8: Simpson, z; Mnner. G; Burroughs
8; Tompkins. 8; Burton, .; Jones, ?.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
Death Of Mrs. RIanksn.

Mrs. Ellen Bush Blanken wife OF T.
II. Bianken. and daughter of the late
Edwin Coke, died yesterday, aged 20
years. Sho was "A member of Second
Baptist Church for so years. She leaves
a husband. one son and three daugh-
ters, William A. Blanken and Mrs. f.
p. Moody OF this city. Mrs. William
c. williams of West Chester and Mrs.
Thomas f. Sadler. Delaware City. The
funeral viii take place on Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock Interment will
be made at Riverview cemetery.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
GOLDEN TO BOSS READING
PottsviIe Masnate Becomes Part
Owner Of Atlantic League Club.

ments have been completed by which
Thomas b. Golden. Of Pottsville. has
become part owner Of the Reading At
lantic League baseball team, and has
also been engaged as manager Of the
club at a splendid spary.
Golden will dispose of his Pottsville
interests TO his partner. James B. Rob-
ertson, who will be the sole owner Of
the local team, and will manage il with
the assistance Of a coteric of baseball
experts. None of the Pottsville players
will be molested in the makeup of the
new Reading team Golden has been
a successful baseball manager for q
score OF years.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
SPRINGS PLAYS
WALBROOK A TIE

The Springs polo team played a tie
game with tho Walbrook at the Casino
rink, Baltimore, on Saturday night. The
score was 1 to 1. The occasion was a
benefit for Walbrook and the large rink
was crowded. The game was one OF
the most exciting Of the season.
At the end of the regular period,
each team had scored a point. An
extra period was played. but neither
side was able TO score. Cloward tailed
FOR the Springs assisted by Beatty.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
NOW WANT A
CITY LEAGUE

The management Of the Valley A. G.
wishes TO form a city amateur baseball
league and is anxious TO hear from all
sixteen-vear-old clubs that would like to
enter. The league will be composed oi SIX
clubs. allowing each team series OF nVe
games with every club in the league.
The name Of the league and the schedule
will be decided at the first meeting. II the
league is started the season will open on
Saturday. April 10th. Address appi cations
to Thomas Hogan. Manager Valley A. c.,
M 9O5 Lowering avenue.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
c. F. RUDOLPH,
MARKET AND FOURTH STREETS.
Three Fingers Mashed.

HARRINGTON, March 22-Mr o.
j. Franklin, while running saw at
the Starr mill, met with a serious ac-
cident on account of which il was nee
essary to amputate three fingers and a
thumb. a peculiar feature Is that Mr..
Franklin is a member of the firm of
Franklin Brothers. which has been in
the lumber business here for years. and
they were getting ready 10 move the
mills into Virginia. yesterday being the
last day they intended to run mills
here, and Mr.. Franklin was using the
last piece of timber that was to be
sawed when the accident occurred. Or.
Marshall, Jr., of Milford, made a rush
trip in his machine. reaching here, A
distance of nine miles in just twenty
minutes after receiving the phone call
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
CASSIDY WITH ORIOLES

Pete Cassidy has signed his contract to
play ball for the orioles this season. In
his letter to Manager Jack Dunn Cassidy
s-ys he will report next Thursday. Cassidy
says he has been doing road work and
light gymnasium work and was never in
better condition.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
TWO CLUBS WILL
KEEP READING BUSY

READING. Pa, March 22-In less than
a month the two Reading baseball parks
will be alive with activity. The Read
ing Tristate team will play at the old
Reading ball park. and the Reading At
lantic League will play on the Lauer's
Park diamond which Is now undergoing
extensive improvements.
Manager Jacob l.. Weitzel, Of the Read
ing Tristate team. continues TO sign
players, and now has a squad Of about
twenty-five. who will report here April
s. Manager Clarence Foster viii be on
hand the latter part OF the month.
The exhibition season win open April z.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
Eine on cran shooters.

Because Henry Hall slapped Maggie
Dillon, colored, in a front street eating
house. Henry was fined $50 and costs
in City Court this morning.
Ten dollars and costs was the fine
imposed by Judge Cochran on four
boys caught playing crap yesterday at
Third and West streets. All pleaded
guilty.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
Washing Plant Was Moved.

Morris Chaiken. a dyer and scourer.
at No. 2O5 West Fourth street, is maxi
Ing alterations TO his place of business
In order to accommodate the family
washing plant he established in Sec
ond street, near Tatnall He wanted
to have both establishments together
so that he could give them better at
tention.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
Eather Illi csc contlnued.

The hearing OF John =. Thornton
charged with assault and battery. was
continued in City Court today until To-
morrow. Frank Thornton. his father.
the complaining witness. is M. and
could not appear in court this morning.
Details of a family row viii be told
tomorrow
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
Mr. Rurrla safe bin.

W. s. Burris. stock dealer at Bear,
has sold the black trotting horse. Billy
C., 2.27 IA, who won a name for him
self at the races here last fall when he
won five heats two days in succession.
and was nosed out in 2.1S "a A big
price was paid for the horse.
Mr. Burris sold seventy head Of cattle
last week instead OF thirty-hve as prev
iously announced.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
D. TEAM WINS
A. o. u. W. MATCH

The A. o. L. w. bowling tournament
ended on Saturday night with d team the
winner. The tourney began three months
ago with six clubs entered but all except
the and d teams had dropped. These
we're separated by only one game and in
the roll off ID won by 6S pins.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
To EIect Team Manager.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Del, March 22.-Delaware
College basketball teams manager will
be elected on Wednesday. On the same
day Ruth. Marshall. Haley. McGarvey and
Greenwood will receive the basketball ID
for competing in the greatest number of
haves during the season.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
Fined For Breach Of peaoe.

Charged with breach Of the peace.
Dennis Joyce was fined s5 and costs
by City Judge Cochran this morning.
1t is alleged that he created disorder
at No. 226 West Front street The
complainant, James Hammer. wanted
TO withdraw the charge this morning.
but Judge Cochran would no; permit
him 10 do so.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
TroubIe For coIored Man.

Charged with disorderly conduct
Joseph Burnet, colored, was fined $40
and costs in City Court today. James
German said the colored man went into
the Delaware House Stables, NO. 517
Shipley street, demanded use OF the
phone and became abusive.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
Last Official lHnnt

The Rose Tree Hunt Clubs last Of
fetal hunt was held on Saturday morn
ing, the start being made from Upper
been one Of the best in years.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
CUT GLASS

in rich variety. only the best makes
and desirable styles, but get our
prices and compare our goods for
style, finish and price. We claim to
sell as low as anyone.
Evening journal., 1909-03-22

West End, 5bi 7. NJ. 9. A. 70.
on Saturday afternoon West End defeat
ed the Y. NJ. c. A. basketball team SO TO
26
Evening journal., 1909-03-22
GOSSIP OF
THE FIGHTERS

Bv United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. March 22-Fight fol-
lowers this week win be treated to some
of the best bouts ever pulled off in this
city.
Tonight Sailor Burke and Jack
(Twin) Sullivan will meet for ten
rounds. and the winner will likely be
given a chance to fight Stanley ket-
chell. the middle weight champion.
Tomorrow night Leach Cross, the
East side dentist. and Packey McFar-
land, the "stocl yards kid" will clash,
as will also Abe Attell, the feather
weight champion. and frankie Neil
the clever little Californian. on Thurs
day night Bert Keyes and Young Cor
bett viii come together. and on Friday
night Stanley Ketchell and Philadel-
phia Jack c'Brien will clash for ten
rounds.
CHICAGO. March 22-Battling Mel
son has been matched TO meet Jimmy
Britt in Australia next fall.
When Hugh Mcintosh returns 20 sgd
ney after completing arrangements for
the johnson -Jenries fight in this coun-
try, Nelson will go with him. Nelson
signed an agreement with Mcintosh for
the Britt fight last night Mcintosh
is also arranging 70 take some of the
other American fighters across TO
Australia notably Stanley ketchen.
CHICAGO, March 22-Hugh Mcintosh
will return to New York tonight
carrying with him articles for a fight
with Jefferies. signed by Jack Johnson
The Australian promoter will make an
effort to swing Jefferies into line, and
get a definite statement from the big
Californian. lie is confident that JEFF
will sign up within the next forty
eight hours. johnson agreed to terms
| instantly. said Mcintosh. "He is will
ing to box for a $4,000 purse TO be
/ divided 60 and 40 per cent, and he says
| he does not care where the fight takes
/ place.
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BUSINESS
CHANCES
BUSINESS CHANCES
A. HAZARD co.

A. HAZARD co.
Bankers' Trust Bldg.
HERE IS A LIST OF A FEW sPE-
CIAL BARGAINS IN ROOMING
Here LIS Good One.
40 rooms. all furnished, part
housekeeping: good location; rent
property as part payment. This is
good.
just Listed.
80 rooms, good furniture, house
always full. Rent. SIS. Good loca-
tion. Price $500; "a cash.
Here Is the Best Buy In Town.
FL rooms, fine location, cheap
rent, house is full and makes good
money. Price only S1.250; N cash.
Pacific Ave. Snap.
This is one of the best corners on
Pacific ave. Old established place,
doing a fine business. II, you want
something good, ask to see this.
Would trade for city property.
You VIII Like This One.
IA rooms, good furniture, good To-
cation; house always full. Price
only 5000: rent $45.
Read This Carefully.
We have large list of the best
houses, in town. also have half in
terest in good cabinet shop,
butcher shop, groceries, fruit stands,
restaurants for sale. where the
prices are very reasonable. Better
come and see us about ii before you
buy. We also trade all kinds of
properties and business chances,
A. HAZARD co.
EOS Bankers Trust Bldg.
Phones: Main 8475; Res. A 1921.
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MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY TO LOAN
$500, $3.50, $1,000, s1,250, $1,000 to
loan on Tacoma real estate. No de-
lay, best rates. r. L. Rosenberger,
$40 California Bldg.
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5-ACre Tracts

Five acres good fruit and garden
land, near car line and graded
schools. for only $3.50; $50 cash and
$40 month. These tracts will soon
be in the city limits, and with good
car service and SC fare will double
in value. Workingmen, this is your
opportunity to get good piece of
land on easy terms.
Four-room house, modern, base
cash and balance IS per month.
This beats paying rent. Look it up
today.
II. p. LAwHORN,
GA Bernice Bldg
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six-room house and large. level
lots. only ss75: 800 down and SIS
monthly. See Mr.. Forrest.
GILL HOME INVESTMENT co.
s20 Pacific Ave.
A SNAP

FOR SALE or trade, 20 acres, all
cleared, nice orchard, Groom
mouse. barn, chicken coops for 1000
hens. Price $4,000, terms. Inquire
712 South ID st.
BEST BUY IN TACOMA
Brand new bungalow near p, d.
car; house is plastered and newly
painted, rooms, pantry and bath,
2 full lots, in fine neighborhood.
Fine view. Price $1100. This is a
genuine snap.
II. l.. ROSENBERGER
$40 California Bldg.
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SNAP

Two Corner lots on Point Defi-
ance car line, at a bargain; part
cash and balance monthly. This will
make business corner. Owner
needs money, and must sell. Ad-
dress box 1000, care Times.