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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
FIGHT WITH WILDCAT.
Poultry Raiser Comes Out Victorious
After a Hard Battle.

Middletown, Conn, May 3.-John
Sfmonton, a poultry raiser, at Deep
River. near here, had a desperate bat
tie for his life with a fifty pound Wild
cat, according to the story which has
just reached here. Sfmonton heard a
noise among the chickens before day
break and when he opened one Of the
hen houses he encountered the wildcat.
AS Simonton's dog jumped at the
brute the animal turned and struck
Simonton a blow with one paw that
tore his head open. The poultry raiser
seized a club just as the beast sprang
for his face. He missed and the cat
sank it's claws into his arms. He shook
it off but it leaped again. They went
down together and for fifteen minutes
down together in a terrific struggle.
with the dog assisting his master the
best he could.
Simonton finally brought the club
down on the wildcats head, killing it
but not until he had been frightfully
lacerated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
AFTER BRANDENBURG.
New York Detective Reaches Frisco
With Requisition.

Sacramento, Cal, May 3.-Norman ].
Fdtzsimmons, detective from New
York, acting for District Attorney Jer-
ONE, has arrived in this city with re-
QUESTION on Governor Gillett from Gov
ernor Hughes of New York for the re-
turn of Broughton Brandenburg to that
state for trial on charges of grand lar
ceny and forgery.
Brandenburg is now under arrest at
San Francisco. He is alleged to have
stolen valuable papers belonging to the
late President Grover Cleveland and
also with forging Cleveland's name to an
alleged interview which he sold to the
New York Times. This is the thirteenth
time Detective Fitzsimmons has cross
Ell the continent to get prisoners for the
New York authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
DR.. ROLLER IS COMING
Star Heavyweight Wrestler Will Be
Seen in Topeka.

G.. kaufman, treasurer of the Mis-
souri, Athletic association of Kansas
City, is in the city today, and has
completed arrangements for a big
wrestling match which will take place
at the Grand Opera house Tuesday
evening. May IL. The match will be
between the celebrated DIR. Roller of
Seattle. and "Appollo'' Joe Rogers of
Buffalo. N. Y, both of whom are rec
ognized near champs in the heavy
weight class. DR.. Roller recently met
Frank Gotch, the worlds champion
and on the showing he is a better
wrestler than either Mahmout or
Raoul De Rouen, the Austrian and
French champions. There has been a
general upheaval of interest in the
boxing game throughout the country
and Mr.. Kaufman believes that Tope-
ka will appreciate the appearance of
two of the best men in the country
Other bouts of a lighter nature will
be arranged and possibly some local
talent will appear as a curtain raiser
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
CITY In A HOUSE
Model of a Town on Exhibition in
New York

New York, May 3.-Just how a city
should be constructed and how it
should look will be shown for a week.
commencing tonight, in the Twenty
second regiment armory by the exhibit
of the municipal art society and the
committee on congestion of popula-
ton. The entire armory floor is oc-
cupied by model city with streets,
sidewalks and promenades lined with
statues and art scenes.
The model shows improved sanitary
arrangements, the disposal of refuse
and methods of minimizing dust and
dirt. A feature is made of the archi-
tectural symmetry and harmonizing
of all buildings. There are also model
tenements, model office buildings.
model separate dwelling houses and
model factories on exhibition.
During the week noted experts on
"city planning will address confer
ences of the various societies interest
ed in perfecting municipalities of the
United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
DOCKET IS CLEARED.
Last of the Breathitt County Feud
Cases Ends in AcquittaI.

Jackson, KY, May 3-John Abner,
charged with the assassination of
John Cockrill here during the Breat-
hit fued reign, was acquitted today.
This clears all dockets of the Breathitt
feud cases in which Judges James
Hargis. Ed Callahan, B. Fulton,
French and several others were ac-
cused and which resulted in the deaths
of DIR. D. B. Cox. James Cockrill and
James B. Marcum
The case was tried before Judge
Holt, a special Judge appointed by
Governor Wilson. Curtis Jett and
John Smith also were charged with
this murder and Jett confessed firing
the shot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
AUTHOR GROSS MARRIED
Aged Playwright Loads Youthful
Bride With Presents.

Battle Creek, Mich, May 3.-Samuel
Eberly Gross. formerly of Chicago. was
married here yesterday to Miss Ruby
Louise Haughey. The groom is 60
years of age, the bride 1S-
Mr. Gross was once an extensively
operator in real estate and achieved
international fame as the author of
play entitled THE Merchant Prince of
Cornville,'' which he maintained to be
the original of Edmond Rostand's
"Cyrano de Bergerac." His contention
being upheld in a suit in the federal
court. Mr. Gross has for some time
been in retirement but recently came
into public notice once more as the de-
PENDANT in a suit for divorce by his
first wife. who obtained decree only
a few days ago.
The newly welded couple have left
for New York and Atlantic City. As
welding gift from her husband the bride
received pearls. rubbies and diamonds
to the value of several thousand dol
lars. She is prominent in musical cir
cles and Mr. Gross will take her to
Europe, where it is reported. she will
receive vocal instruction from the best
teachers on the continent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
TO HONOR CONRlED.
State Funeral May Be Held I'm Metro
politan Opera House.

New York, May 3.-Unusual honors
are to be paid to the memory of Helm
rich Conried, formerly director of the
Metropolitan opera house, at his fu-
neral in this city, according to plans
which are now maturing.
Many of those who had been asso-
ciated with the directors, including
singers. conductors, subscribers and
financial hackers OF the opera in
America, have sought the permission
of the Conried relatives to tender the
body of the distinguished manager a
state funeral in the Metropolitan
opera house, where he achieved such
great success.
Not until Mrs. Conried reaches New
York with the body, probably on May
II. will the arrangement be definitely
settled. According to the present
plans there is to be an impressive mu-
Eical program in which many opera
stars of the old Conried chorus,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
WANT FEWER SALOONS.
Terre Haute Liquor Dealers Ask That
Licenses Be Restricted.

Terre Haute Liquor Dealers associa-
ton has prepared a petition to the
Cit council for an ordinance which
will gradually reduce the number of
saloons one-half. The limit is to be
placed at one for 500 population,
which would make the total about
40. as compared with 270 at the pres
ent time. The provision. is that no
license is to be issued to any person
not now in business, the decreasing
effect to be in the retirement of those
already in business. 1t is thought that
this will have an influence against
voting the county dry if the "antis"
call an election under the county OPP
ton law, as they are expected to do.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
FEARED BLACK HAND.
sBenent Planned for Widow of Petro-
sinf Unsatisfactory.

New York. May 3.-The remarkable
fear which the Black Hand is able to
snstf1l into the minds of many was
emphatically shown last night at the
held In the Academy of Music for the
widow and daughter of Lieutenant
Petrosini, who was assassinated in
Italy. It was expected that fully $4,000
would be raised, especially as the Tim
othy D. Sullivan association was back
of it. Hardly half that amount was
raised.
This was explained after the per
formance by a member of the theat-
rical firm which had the matter In
charge, who said that a few days be-
fore the date set, letters had been re-
ceived by many persons including the
large and influential italian colony
which had been expected to lend lib
eral patronage, threatening their lifes
II they attended or assisted in the bene-
fit. Several we'll known italian sing
ers had signed contracts to appear last
night but they strangely failed to reach
the theaters Hundreds of seats which
had been engaged by Italians and
Italian societies remained vacant.
I'VE can only explain the failure of
the benefit performance" said a rep
resentative of the managers, "by the
activity of the Black Hand society. We
ourselves were threatened if we per-
sisted in giving the performance.
Threatening letters were scattered
throughout the italian colonies of the
city and the performers were threat
ened In a mysterious yet effective
manner, these matchmaking organiza-
tons spread the word all over in the
last few days that dire consequences
would result to those who patronized
the performance. 1t had its effect. Al
though well advertised and with a pro-
gramme by the most noted actors in
the city, the house was half filed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
LABOR MASS MEETING.
Protests Against Jail Sentence OF
Samuel Gompers.

Portland, Ore, May 3.-Preceded
by a parade in which something over
one thousand laboring men, from the
various unions participated, a mass
meeting was held Sunday, attended by
over 5000 people to protest against
the sentencing to Jail of Samuel Com
pers, John Mitchell and Frank Nor
rison of the American Federation of
Labor at Washington by Judge
Wright
William D. Hayw former secre-
tary-treasurer of the Western Fedora
ton of Labor. was the principal
speaker. He condemned the injunc-
ton and declared that the working
people of the country have little to
thank either the Democratic or Re-
publican party for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
WILL GO TO LONDON.
Prize Winning Team to Compete al
Royal Agricultural Show.

Chicago, May BIN response to an
official request Morris & Co, the Chi
cago packers. will send their champion
six horse team of Clydesdales to the
Royal Agricultural show in London
this July. The Morris team won the
championship of the world at the In
ternational Live Stock exposition in
Chicago last December. and the six
horses which make up the team have
between them 121 ribbons Two of
the horses are British born, two Cana
dian bred and two were raised in
Illinois.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
OIL BEATS COAL.
Result of Fuel Experiment on United
States Steamer.

Washington, May 3.-While the Of
fetal report has not reached Washing
ton regarding the long cruise just
completed by the United States steam
er Cheyenne. on which oil was used
as fuel, such Information as has come
to Washington shows that the vessel
on high power trial ship has been
able to make a higher rate of speed
than with coal and her steaming
radius of 1900 miles with coal has
been increased to 1900 with oil. The
oil is used in a gaseous state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03

scores of musicians and the boy choir
of the Parsifal performance will take
part.
Representatives of those who desire
to thus signally honor the memory of
the dead director have called on Fred
erick w. Speerling, his brother-in-law,
and he is now endeavoring to COM
municate with Mrs. Conried by cable
before she leaves Bremen. He has as
sured the committee of his belief that
Mrs. Conried will consent to the ar
rangement. 1t is expected it will be
one or the most noteworthy funerals
in America in recent years,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03

District of Columbia was unveiled on
the plaza of the municipal building on
Pennsylvania avenue. Theodore w
Noyes, chairman of the Shepherd me-
mortal committee, delivered the prin-
cipaI address in presenting the statue
to the district government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
JUDGE BE-rHEA is IMPROVING.
suffering Eromm Ptomafne Poisoning
Contracted Year Ago.

Chicago, May Judge Bethea of the
United States district court who is in
a hospital here suffering from the eff
fects of p1omaine poisoning contracted
moro. than year ago. IS considerably
improved He has recently been in the
south vainly attempting to recuperate
his failing health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
DYNAMITE UNDER BAN.
Frequent Bomb Explosions Weary
Chicago Police Force.

Chicago. May 3--Because of the
alarming frequency of bomb explosions
here in the recent past, the police de-
partment will ask the passage of an
ordinance restricting the distribution
to unlicensed persons of dynamite and
other high explosives by persons en-
powered to buy it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
SHOT In A DANCE HALL.
One Man Is Dead and Another Seri-
ously Wounded

Chicago, May 3.-William Ze1tyt. was
shot and killed and Simon Nichwerski
was probably fatally wounded early to-
day during fight with Frank Linski
in a dance hall Jealousy was the
cause of the tragedy A score of police
men are searching for Linski.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-03
Shepherd statue Unveiled.

Washington, May 3.-Citizens of all
classes today united in q signal trib-
ute to the memory OF ezof its fore
most men, when a statue OF the late
Governor Alexander r. Shepherd. for
mer head of the government of the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-23
LINE UP OF TEAMS.

The gridiron warriors representing the
University OF North Carolina arrived in
town last night and are all in the pink OF
condition for the big game this afternoon
against Georgetown. The Tarheels are
reputed to have the strongest team in
the history Of the institution. and are
bent on taking the scalp of Georgetown.
This afternoons contest will be doubly
interesting. for. besides being the first
big game that the local lovers OF the
sport can witness, II will practically de-
eide the championship between these two
teams, which for the past five years has
been In doubt Last year the two teams
battled to a 6-to-6 tie. and before that
the games stood two apiece in the series.
Both elevens are stronger than last
year. and both are confident OF victory.
Last Saturday the Tarheels we're de-
feated to o by the Virginia Military
Institute, but II was through the in
strumentality of one man, a great drop
kicker
Both teams are strong contenders for
the football championship OF the South.
and to-day's game will mean much TO
the Hi Toppers if they can capture It.
The game viii be called promptly at 8
o'clock, and when the whistle blows for
the first half the largest crowd OF the
season is expected TO be on hand.
Coach Newman had his charges out
yesterday afternoon in the final practice
for the game with North Carolina to-
day. T1r an hour the men ran through
the signals and various new trick plays
which the Hilltoppers will spring on the
Southerners
The outlook Is a little blue. for two of
their best men are laid up and will
hardly get into the game. while a third
is in bad shape and will probably not be
able to put up the star game that he is
accustomed TO play
Capt. Stuart sprained his ankle IN prac-
tice Thursday, and the injury is so pain
full that the gritty little leader will be
compelled to watch his team mates do
battle from the side lines Cunniff's case
Of poisoning was no better yesterday aft
ernoOn. and all hope has been abandoned
OF his being able to play this afternoon.
McQuail, last years prep star. will take
his place at center Joe McNulty OF
whom the Blue and Gray contingent is
relying to gain most of their ground, Is
still lame. as the result of last Satur-
days game against Richmond College,
and he will be much handicapped in to-
days contest
The Tarheels are coached by Arthur
Brides. the famous Yale half back and
tackle who has been working hard 10
whip the team into shape.
Mr. Brides says that his men are in
fine shape, and that he expects TO give
Georgetown a good run for their money.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-23
HATCHETITES ARE PINNED.
George Washington Ready for To-
days Struggle Against N. A. Q.

George Washington Ready for To-
days Struggle Against N. A. @.
American League Park will be the
scene OF a very interesting game to-day,
when the Maryland Aggies line UP
against the heavy local team from
George Washington NJ. A. c. being
the lighter team, has been working hard
on trick plays and forward passes,
while George Washington, realizing that
to succeed It must adopt the new game,
has spent the entire month on new plays
and formations.
On the locals, Crafts will be seen back
in his old place. where he intends to add
more TO his already fine list Of achieve
ments. Farmer will start the game at
full back. That gritty player is some
what handicapped BY the lack OF length
70 legs and arms but otherwise he is
there with the football spirit. Horn will
also set a chance to show his prowess In
the middle Of the back field. and from
now On a fierce struggle win be waged
for that position Hooten has not been
out enough this week to grasp the
changes in signals and formations. so
next week will see him also striving for
full back Whiting goes In at right end
and much is expected Of him
Barney Cooper, who won such honors
for himself at NJ A c. two years ago.
Is now coaching the Aggies, and II the
team has become infused with his spirit
and dash they surely can be relied TO put
forth every effort 70 win against any
kind OF odds.
MI
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-23
SPORTING SIDELIGHTS
By BILL BAILEY,

There is talk OF abolishing football at
the Naval Academy on account OF the in
Jury 10 Quarter Back Wilson. This will
doubtless prove good news to West Point
What became OF the popular notion OF
erecting a monument 10 Joe Cans? Last
accounts Joseph was able to sit UP and
take notice, and although reported 10 be
suffering from rheumatism. he is able 10
ring a cash register ar his Baltimore
hotel
Now that Ketchen is through fooling
around the big fellows sam Langford Is
reminding him Of a former engagement.
Fight fans In Washington would hook the
family heirlooms TO see this bout
North Cardinals football team. which
meets Georgetown this afternoon, is
coached by Arthur Brides. the famous
Yale half back and tackle. Last year
Greene, the former Pennsylvania captain,
had charge OF the Tarheels. ana did not
make much OF a success as a coach.
Hats OF 10 little Mickey Guy and
the plucky Western High School football
team. Outweighed in the line by Bust
ness. they were able TO put the Stenog-
raphers 10 rout yesterday and score a
notable victory.
Il looks as If the north pole contrO-
versy was more a question OF income
than outcome.
Thank goodness the selection OF Hugh
Duffy as manager Of the White Sox will
mean that there will be no frantic APP
peals 10 Fielder Jones 70 come back, ~
clinging to hope that he would. no spec
ulation as 70 whether he would or would
not All OF which lifts one load OF the
public mind.
When The returning duck hunter tries
TO convince you that mud hen properly
cooked Is better eating than mallard,
there's a reason. and a palpable one
Ganaudet faces the strong st. Johns
football team of Annapolis. to-day. and
the Kendall Green boys are planning 10
hand out surprise. Perhaps Battiste.
the Indian. will tuck the ball under his
Jersey and run the length OF the field
for touchdown. Perhaps.
Some Of our leading sport lovers are
ready TO spare this baseball thing and
make q strike on the bowling game
The Chicago Tribune hands out the
following:
SONGS or THE SEASON.
Nsvn hasn't cooked out siuce the day they took hi,
tsw;
The slouEhing Of the championship still rankiss h
his cav.
HIS faith on Hughey Jennings no longer does he
pin
Twas vintry day for Yah vhen he len Sun
mers m
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-23
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TO-DAY
Penn State Expects to Beat Pennsys
Eleven.
Yale Plays Colgate and Harvard Ia
Up Against BrOwn-Other
Battles of Interest.

New York, Oct. 22-Most important Of
to-morrow's football fixtures hereabouts
is the Pennsylvania-P Pennsylvania State
game, 10 be played on Franklin Field.
There are several other games OF class
on the schedule, too, but II reports com
ing from State College are true, the play
ers from there. coached by Bill Hollen-
back, think they have an even chance Of
beating the Quakers. Another attractive
card on the programme is the Princeton
lafayette contest at Princeton. The
Eastonians have made a fine showing TO
date, and have one OF the best elevens
they have had IN recent years.
In New York the climbing Fordhamites
will take on the Swarthmore eleven at
American League Park. and since hold
! ing Princeton 10 3 points and beating
Cornell, Fordham does not look for any
thing but a victory tomorrow.
Yale's opponent for the day Is Colgate.
whom the Blue never has met, but who
has an exceedingly good football record
The game booked for Harvard marks the
| beginning Of a grueling stretch OF bat
ties for the Crimson, Brown being the op-
| ponent scheduled Brown has been try
| ing hard to patch up the weaknesses
made manifest in the Pennsylvania game,
and is anxious TO give the Crimson a
harder fight than was put forth against
Pennsylvania, although the Pennsylvan-
ians had their hands full.
Some Of the games scheduled for to-
morrow are:
Harvard vs. Brown, AZ Cambridge; Yale " Col.
gnte. at New HAVEN; Princeton vs.. Lafayette. al
PTinceton; Pennsy Vania ". PENNSYLVANIA State al
philadelphia West Point vs. Lehigh. at West
Point; Navy vs., Virginia. at Annapolis: Arhers.
vs.. Dartmouth, at Amherst; Williams vs Msssa.
chuSetts State. at Willismstown Pittsburg vs. Car.
lisle az Pittsburg; Cornell vs.. Vermont at Ithaca
Syrnclse vs. Niagara at Syracuse: Fordham W
sWarthmore, at American League Park: New York
University vs.. Stevens at HOboken; Holy Gross Vs.
BoNdodn. at Worcester; Bucknel vs.. West Virginia
at MoTSantown; Colby Bates at Lewiston; Get
tysburg vs. Delaware. at Gettysburg; Dickinson rs.
Ursinus, az Colegsyile; Georgetown VI North Caro-
lima. at Washington; George Washington VS.. Mary
land A. G.. at Washington; Wesleyan vs. Hamilton.
at Middletown; Franklin and Marshall rs. Haver-
lord At Lancaster; Rutgers MediCo-C hirurEical
at New Brunswick Trinity vs. Norwich az Hart
fC-a; Union Rochester, at Schenectady: Wash
II ton and Jefferson - Westminster, at Washing
ton. Pa
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contrast TO the boys from Georgetown,
who were fast and we'll drilled The line,
too. on the Business team was incon-
sistent At times 1t held splendidly, and
Western was forced TO hand the ball over,
but many OF Westerns gains were made
through their opponents tackles.
For the winners Scofeld was the best
player Of the day. Mickey Guy showed
himself 10 be a great general, but his
runs Melted his team very little, as Rawl-
ings and Richards, the Business ends.
were always ready for him. The whole
Western line held. as a rule. and at no
time cid the Stenographers make any
large gains through IT, Lully, who Is
now the captain OF the Business team.
played a great game. Scott proved Il
wonder in catching punts and carrying
them back for long gains. once taking
the ball beyond the point from where II
was kicked The game was all that wes
expected OF ii. and no better tussle is
looked for in the series. II added a sur
prise 10 the game Of Tuesday. when
Eastern scored on Tech.
Central plays Tech Tuesday, and some
look for a game fully as interesting as
yesterdays battle.