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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25
JEFFRlES THE FAVORITE.
Odds Are Ten to Six in Favor OF the
White Man.

San Francisco June 25.-Betting on
the Jeffries-Johnson fight here today
has been very heavy with the odds of
10 to In favor of Jeffries. There was
strong rush of Jeffries money and it
is believed that before night the odds
will run to 1 in favor of the white
man. The two big pool rooms which
are handling most of the betting here
report that they are doing more bust
ness than they ever did on any pre-
vious contest. Some eastern money is
coming in but the odds have been
made by local betters.
Jeffries and johnson Busy.
Reno. New, June 25.-Both Jeffries
and Johnson were busy this morning
Jeffries had a session of rope skipping
shadow boxing and bag punching, but
until his outdoor platform is padded
and covered with canvas, he will do no
sparring.
While shadow boxing today Jeffries
slipped on the insecure flooring and fell
to his knees. No injury was sustained
by the big fellow, but the accident
alarmed his trainers who begged him
to keep off the platform until it was
in proper trim.
Johnson took a six mile run as a
prelude heavy training work. in
Reno. The champion was weighed
when he came in from the road and his
poundage was announced at 21O. loss
of three pounds in the last four or five
days.
Accompanied by Tom Flanagan and
his manager, John L. Sullivan motored
out to Johnson's camp this morning
and had a long chat with the big negro.
Jack gave J. IN L. a cordial reception
and the veteran appeared to be much
impressed with the champions appear
ance Sullivan then returned to his
hotel but a few minutes later he was
again whirled away, this time to
Moana Springs, where peace was de-
clared between Sullivan and the JET
fries camp. Shortly before noon today
John L. made his second trip to Moana
Springs. There, following reconcilia-
ton with James J. Corbett, he shook
hands with Jeffries and the breach be-
tween the famous ring men was closed.
william MuIdoon, John LIS old trainer,
IS given credit for bringing them to-
getheI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25

accepted it. Then I went to you and
told you of the acceptance, when you
backed down. saying YOU would not
get out of the race, although you knew
your staying in would elect Mr.. Col
vim.
you never suggested the idea of bril-
berry then, nor d. d. you regard i.-as such
when this identical arrangement was
made between you and John Wilkerson
in 1906, by virtue of which you became
his undersheriff. from which position
you were appointed sheriff.
you know my interest in the matter
was friendly to you, and above all
faithful and loyal to the cause of law
enforcement. You testified to both re-
reatedly during the conversation, and
aid you were actuated by the same
faithfulness and loyalty.
You dictated the terms, gave me
authority to make them for you, and
then rejected your own offspring.
"Respectfully yours.
III G. LARIMER."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25
BETTER THAN SPANKING

spanking does not cure children Of
bed-wetting. There is a constitutional
cause for this trouble. Mrs. NJ. Sum
mers' Box w, South Bend, Ind. will
seno Tree to any mother her successful
rome treatment. will full Instructions
Send no money. but write her today If
your children trouble you in this way.
Don't blame the child the chances are
1t can't help it. This treatment also
cures adults and aged people troubled
with urine difficulties by day or night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25
A Woman's Great Idea

is how to make herself attractive. But,
without health, 1t is hard for her to be
lovely in face form or temper. A weak.
sickly woman will be nervous and irrit-
able. Constipation and Kidney poisons
snow in pfmples, blotches, skin eruptions
and wretched complexion But Electric
Bitters always prove a godsend to women
VINO want health. beauty and friends
Ihey regulate Stomach, Liver and Kid
neys, purify the blood; give strong nerves,
bright ewes, pure breath. smooth velvety
skin. lovely complexion good health. Try
them. soc at all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25

Washburn college, will be held, prob
ably at the county superintendent's Of
flee at the court house. There is an
enrolment of PA this year, the largest
in the county's history.
Supplies are being sent to all the
school houses of the county by County
superintendent John F. Eby for the
holding of the annual district school
meetings. These will take place On
Thursday, July 21, at 2 p M, in all the
school districts. Annual appropriations
for school work will be made, elections
of directors held and reports read on
the previous years work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25

later divorcing him and marrying
Baker. Now comes word that Travers
became a cattle king in Australia,
cleared up 100000 and died. leav-
ing all to Mrs. Baker. Attorney r. F.
Fillmore has gone to Australia. carry
ing proofs of Mrs. Bakers identity to
claim the fortune for her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25

Senator Long showed excellent judg-
ment in Identifying himself with Best
Brothers Keene Cement plant at
Medicine Lodge, Kan. Nothing equals
their material for beauty of finish in
plastering and tile work.
Chicago Lumber company are sole
agents for its sale in Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25
INHERITS $1,000, 900.
A woman Is Left Fortune by an Old
Sweetheart.

Spokane, Wash. June 25.-Mrs.
is said to be heiress to $7,000,000.
Twenty years ago she said goodbye to
her girlhood sweetheart, Arthur B.
Travers, in Montana. and he Journeyed
to Australia. The girl tired of wait
ing and married Judge w. ]. Circuit,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

The funeral OF Mrs. Nellie G. Kin
ley, wife of E. G.. Kinley, was held
from the family residence at 1920 To-
peka avenue, at o'clock this after
noon. Mrs. Kinley died Thursday night
ness, having been under care at the
hospital for nearly a year Beside her
husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs.
r. H. Burbank of the city, and a sis
ter, Mrs. Frank H. Foster of Potwin
Mrs. Kinley was a native of Indiana
hut had lived in Topeka for many
years. During her lifetime she had
been an active member of the First
Methodist church of this city. Her
burial was made in the Mount Hope
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25
SUES VIM. GREEN.
Miss Dalrymple Wants $4,000 for
Breach of Promise.

Miss Selma Dalrymple commenced a
suit against eX-Mayor VIM. Green in
the district court this afternoon for
$4,000 damages for breach of prom
Use. She is a niece of Mr. Green's wife,
now dead. and for a time made her
home with the family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25

A Topeka manufacturer of a state
school adoption (Kansas state text
book commission). with exclusive sale
and compulsory purchase, offers un-
questioned security, approved by local
banks and chamber of commerce COM
mittee, for small or large amounts,
protected amply by state securities.
Three to six months time or perma-
nent investment. For particulars. ad-
dress Guarantee" care Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25
LEGAL,
First published in The Topeka State
Journal June "a. 1901
State of Kansas.

State of Kansas,
Executive Department
W. X. Stu5bs, Governor of the State
of Kansas. do hereby offer a reward of
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS
for the arrest within ninety DAYS from
this date and final conviction thereafter
OF the unknown party or parties who muir
dered Sidney Dawson in or near Winfield,
Convey county, Kansas, on OF about the
night of April 18th, 1910 Said reward to
be paid upon final conviction of said un-
known party or parties.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 1 have
hereunto subscribed nv name
and caused to be affixed the
lSeal.1 Great Seal of the State of
Kansas. Done at Topeka, this
2Srd day of June. 1910
w. r. STUBBS, Governor.
BY the Governor:
c. e. DENTON Secretary of State.
BY J. T. BOTKIN,
Assistant Secretary Of state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25
TAFT SIGNS p. B. BILL.
Authorizes Expenditures of 22,OO0,.
900 But Makes No Appropriation.

washington. June 25.-President
Taft this afternoon signed the public
buildings bill, which authorizes the
not actually appropriate the money.
The appropriation will be left to the
next congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25

The funeral of Mrs. Mary McManus,
aged 56. was held from the Catholic
church at ST. Marys this morning, bur
ial being made at that place. Mrs.
McMauus died at the home of her SON
in law, T. F. Mitchell of this city, on
thursday morning. She is survived by
three daughters and four sons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25
Mayors Son Fined.

Kansas Cty. June 25.-M. P. Billiard,
son of Mayor Billiard of Topeka, was
fined here for reckless speeding of his
automobile. He hit a milk wagon,
damaging 1t SIS and his car more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25

The funeral of Denis Lane was helt
from the Church of the Assumption thi:
morning. Burial was made in Mt. Cal
vary cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25

A. E. Chapman, who has had charge
of the elevator in the federal building,
has resigned that place to become dis
trict MANI ger of the David c. Wood
Publishing company of Elgin, III. He
undertakes his new duties on Monday
He represents the company in the state
Of Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25

The local police are looking out fol
a stolen automobile which is reported
to be missing from an Ottawa garage
1t is 4 cylinder 80 H. P. machine
make and owner unknown here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25

On next Tuesday evening, Capital
council No. of the K & L. of S.
will give reception to Captain E. J.
McKernan and members of the team
This is the team which won the ma
tional championship at Springfield, ILL.,,
at the national convention June IA.
Eleven teams were in the contest The
K. & L. of s. band of IS pieces will
give a concert
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25

After a couple of days deliberation
over their case Judge w. f. Schoch
told Leonard and Joseph Eckardt, aged
Is and 15 years, respectively, that they
could go to the state reform school for
boys north of Topeka, as they request
ed when first brought into court earlier
in the week The boys requested that
they be no. sent to an orphans home
Their father is dead and their mother
unable to give them the attention she
believes they require.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25

On Friday and Saturday of next
week, July 1 and 2, the examinations of
the students who have attended this
summers teachers institute of Shaw
nee county, which Is In session at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-25
LOCAL MENTION.

Two recruits for the marine corps
have been sent from Topeka, going first
to Kansas City and thence to Phila-
celphia to report for duty They are
Jack L. Kavanaugh OF Michigan, and
Walter W. Woods who registered from
this city. The local recruiting station
in charge of Sergeant Upchurch has
three more applicants under examina-
ton. Four have failed to pass the
physical examination.
A. T. Bodle, Jr., candidate for the
Republican nomination to the legisla-
tuIe il Meade county, was a caller at
th,, office of Judge J. S. West, assist
Grt Uaited STAGES district attorney,
VINO is a candidate for nomination to
the Kansas supreme bench before the
Republican primaries. Mr. Bodle is an
attorney and old resident Of Meade
county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01
town.

Mr.. and Mrs. e. Lee Holden came
in from Des Moines, Ia, last night.
Mr.. Holden is the new principal of
the high school. He held a similar
position in Laurel. Neb., the past fvs-s
years. Mr. and Mrs. Holden are reg.
istered at the Hotel Savoy.
Mr. Mathews came in from Bluff
City yesterday to meet his wife and
her mother, Mrs. John Braden, who ar
rived from Alamosa last night. The
party left for Dolores this morning
From this point they make the l2O-
mile overland journey TO Bluff. Mr.
Mathews and Mr. Braden, who have
been prospecting in the oil fields the
past two years. have recently struck
fine flow of oil so they are on the
fair road to become millionaires.
A. NJ. Anheier departed Sunday
morning on a bill posting trip for the
Colorado-New Mexico fair He will
post along the d. & r. G. line TO
Alamosa which point he will cover
well, then to Denver where he will post
at the fair grounds, taking in Pueblo
then points through the Arkansas val
ley to Salida, thence over Marshal
pass to Montrose, taking in Ouray,
Grand Junction, Telluride and all
Western slope points of interest. He
wanted to take along the premium
booklets but the time was getting
short and could not wait longer. Next
week the Anheier boys will take in
ali San Juan county points and will
flood Silverton Labor day, thence to
Aztec and Pennington. Mr.. Anheier's
contract calls for covering the entire
country with posters and window
cards.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Mrs. J. A. Gibbs and baby returned
this morning from few days visit
with Mrs. George Noll of Silverton.
Mr.. and Mrs c.. w. Smith were ar.
rivals last evening from st. Louis. Mo-,
night, on their way to Dolores where
they will visit friends. They left via
the Southern this morning.
r. e. Apthorp, assayer at the Cum
berland mine in the La Platas, re-
turned last evening from lengthy trip
to Alaska and the northwest, COM
ing back by way of Canada Mr.. Ap-
thorp went up to the mine this morn
ing with w. C. Clark.
George Simons was in from Bay
field yesterday with some hay which
he disposed of, returning with some
supplies for the Bayfield, Blade. Some
one suggested that he would have to
take them in a jug. From the Demo
crat office. too Wasn't that meant
Mrs. Harry Pearson was an outgo-
ing passenger this morning, bound for
North Yakima, Wash, TO visit her
father, w. S. Weightman, and sister,
Miss Katherine. Mrs. Pearson ex-
poets to remain until the first of the
year. 1t will be a lovely trip and-%ee-
trust that she will enjoy every min
ute of it.
James Doyle. the mining man, came
in from Mancos last night with ex-
Senator j. r. Gordon of Grand juno
tion and continued to Denver today.
Mr.. Doyle was returning from visit
to his Mancos properties. Senator
Gordon was here on irrigation bust
ness. He was a member of the same
legislature as the late Charles New
man.
H. ]. Arnold and ex-senator Tom
Annear came in from Denver Sunday
stopping off at Bayfield, and driving in
from Pine river yesterday They are
in town today.
About 1880 this morning about
mile from Franklin Junction there was
d wreck on the Perin's peak road. The
tender of engine No. / got off the
track, caused by spreading rails and
soft track, and the locomotive partly
turned over. No one was hurt A
wrecking train went up this afternoon.
The Red Apple train went off the
track last night at La Posta. The
rails spread and the entire nine cars
were derailed. There being no way of
communicating with Durango the
brakeman walked back and a wreck
ing train was sent down last night.
The train reached Pennington about
3 O'Clock this morning and left for
Durango at 1910, arriving here at 80
this afternoon.
Chauncey L. Hall, who is In this
vicinity representing Mining Science,
the Daily Mining Record and the
Western World. and gathering mate.
rial from the mines of this section,
came down on the train from Silver.
ton last night. Mr.. Hall, who is one
of the best known writer's on mines
and mining in the state. will stay over
in Durango for several days.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krumpanitzky
departed for their home at Mancos
this morning. The latter has been
in town for about three weeks visit
ing her mother and different friends
Mr.. Krumpanitzky came in a few days
ago to ask his wife a question-if she
hadn't been In Durango long enough
He evidently got the right answer,
for they both went home this morn
ing.
William Sheehan, more familiarly
known as "Shanty." the popular
switchman in the Durango yards, re-
turns this evening from vacation
trip to Denver and points east. IT'S
so ha vryfJl ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

closed agricultural land on the ground
and In the presence of experts, instead
of in speeches in hall, they fail
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Robert Wilson, Colorado Springs
newspaper man, was a passenger to
Cortez this morning. 1t is rumored
that he goes there to purchase the
Cortez Journal. one of the splendid
papers published In that thriving
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Miss Julia Anderson was Denver
passenger Sunday morning. Miss An
derson will spend three weeks with
Miss Elsie Kindel before leaving for
Ann Harbor to enter the University
of Michigan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Mrs. Frank Gabe and little daughter
were Denver bound passengers this
morning Saturday Mr. Gabe will join
them and together they will visit
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01
From Tuesdays Daily.

Mrs. A. Il. Young and sister, Mrs.
Mccormick, came down from the pow.
er plant this morning on their way
to the Perin's peak mine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

r. E. Apthorp, assayer at the Cum
berland mine in the La Platas, re-
to Alaska and the northwest, COM
ing back by way of Canada. Mr.. Ap-
thorp went up to the mine this morn
ing with w. C. Clark.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. George Gilbert and
daughter Linda drove in from Thomp-
sons park yesterday. where they Wis.
tied Mr.. Olbert's relatives. Mrs. Oh
bert Sr. and granddaughter, Miss Tilda
Meleugin, are making preparations to
spend the winter in town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Miss Bessie Spears. we'll known
among Durango young people, arrived
from Denver last evening after an alb
sence of three years, and is the guest
of Miss Pearl Thompson. Miss Spears
is a trained nurse, standing high In
her profession. She will be in the city
week or ten days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

George Simons was in from Bay
field yesterday with some hay which
he disposed of, returning with some
supplies for the Bayfield, Blade. Some
one suggested that he would have to
take them in jug. From the Demo
crat office. too. Wasn't that mean!
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Although ten men were engaged in
transferring the large amount of fruit
shipped from the Pennington and Az.
tee section Sunday morning it was
necessary to hold the train for nearly
a half hour Spectators will assure
you those who did the work were ac-
lively engaged. The shipment amount.
ed to $4,000 pounds. This. morning a
stock car of peaches for points east
was transferred and about two freight
cars OF peaches and grapes were dis.
tributed to the different Durango deal,
ers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Smith were ar.
rivals last evening from st. Louis. Mo-,
and were guests OF the Palace over
night, on their way to Dolores where
they will visit friends. They left via
the Southern this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Mrs. J. A. Gibbs and baby returned
this morning from few days visit
with Mrs. George Noll of Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

William Sheehan. more familiarly
known as "Shanty." the popular
switchman in the Durango yards, re-
turns this evening from vacation
trip to Denver and points east. 'Tis
said he will not return alone.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Rev. ID. E. Bundy, missionary to the
Navajo Indians, who also has charge
of NJ. e. South circuit at Flora Vista,
left for Denver this morning to at
tend the annual conference of that
church. Rev. Waldraven, the presid.
ing elder of this district, leaves to-
morrow. Rev. Hanford Miller of Az
tee also goes early this week to at
tend this meeting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

John F. Bell says his garden has
supplied the family table with a fine
lot of tomatoes which have been rip
ening the past two weeks. AS the
garden is very near lockwood this
shows that tomatoes can be grown at
high attitudes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Superintendent Smiley win be in
his office in the high school building
every day from now until the opening
OF school to meet parents and pupils
who wish to arrange their work for
the coming school year. High school
pupils who are irregular in their work
those who failed in one or more sub.
jects last year, are especially urged
to arrange their work before the open
ing day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

DIR. John Haggart left for Chicago
Sunday where he will take a post
graduate course in one of the largest
medical colleges in that city. His
son Ned, who will attend school in
Kentucky this year, made the trip
with him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Mrs. John Spears, son and daughter
left for Saltwater, Okla, yesterday.
Miss Mary, who has been in Coffey-
Vile, Kans., will join them on their
way The family are uncertain just
where they will locate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

The Montezuma County Pioneers as.
sociation will hold their annual cele-
hration on Sept. 2, 1910, at Mancos,
Colo. All persons or families that
come to the San Juan country prior
to the year 1885 and are now residents
of Montezuma county, are eligible to
membership in the society and are
cordially invited to attend.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Miss F. ]. Skinner, who has been
enjoying the hospitality of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Conger of Laplata, N. NJ,
this summer was passenger east this
morning. Miss Skinner claims, Hart
ford, Conn. as her home, although she
has been in Pasadena, Cal, for two
years past. She will visit in Amarillo
and Cleveland. Tex, before returning
to New England.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Chauncey l.. Hall, who is In II
vicinity representing Mining Scien,
the Daily Mining Record and I
Western World. and gathering ma,
rial from the mines of this sectio
came down on the train from Silv,
ton last night. Mr.. Hall. who is o
of the best known writer's on min
and mining in the state. will stay ov
in Durango for several days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Knowles and Mrs
Barrows, mother of Mrs. Knowles
to spend the fall and winter. Mr. and
Mrs. j. R. C. Tyler will occupy the
Knowles residence during their alb
sence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Do not grumble because your side
walk has been torn out. 1t is neees-
sary for the city authorities to get
as far ahead of the contractors as
possible as there is much to do in way
OF setting grade stakes and grading.
Expect 10 be inconvenienced the next
six or eight weeks, but do not blame
the officials.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Grand Junction, Ogden, Salt Lake and
Idaho Falls, Ida, where Mr.. Gabe's
brother Henry is engaged in the news
paper business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

About 1880 this morning about a
wreck on the Perins peak road. The
tender of engine No / got off the
track, caused by spreading rails and
soft track, and the locomotive partly
turned over. No one was hurt A
wrecklng train went up this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Judge Holbrook came in from Ala
mosa last night and convened court at
o'clock this morning as per report
in another column. He departed for
Alamosa on the 9:15 train where he
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Rev. ]. S. Johnson of Redmesa left
for Denver this morning to attend the
annual conference of the NJ. +. church
tSouth) which meets Thursday. 1t is
rumored that Rev. johnson is soon
to become benedict and Durango is
to lose one of its splendid young la
dies thereby.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-09-01

Mrs. Harry Pearson was an outgo
ing passenger this morning, bound for
North Yakima, Wash, to visit her
father, w. S. Weightman, and sister
Miss Katherine. Mrs. Pearson ex-
poets to remain until the first of the
year. 1t will be lovely trip and-%e-
trust that she will enjoy every min
ute of it.