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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
ARRAIGNED FOR MURDER.
Mower, Slayer of Neal McCOig, En-
tered Plea of Not Guilty.

Kansas City. Kan, Feb. 2.-Ward
Mower. the self confessed murderer of
Neal McCoig. was arraigned before
Judge Charles e. Thompson Of the
south city court in this city, on a
charge of murder.
He entered formal plea of mot
guilty" Judge Thompson set the pre-
liminary hearing for February 10 and
fixed the bond at $4,000. No effort
was made to furnish bond and Mower
was taken to his cell in the Wyandotte
county Jail.
Mower repeatedly has said he de-
sired to plead guilty and begin serving
his term of Imprisonment without de-
lay. The county attorney has not hur-
ried along the case because he has be-
lieved evidence might be discovered to
show that others were concerned in the
murder and robbery of McCoig.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
CLINE LEADS DENfAREsT
secures Start Over the International
Billiard Champion.

Chicago. Feb. 2.-H. p. Cline of
Philadelphia took the lead oyer Calvin
D i,se11 of Chicago. the international
piInard champion, in the opening
block of their 1900 point mater for
the worlds championship last night.
me score was: Cline. 500; Demarest.
Both men played poor billiards.
part of the evening while Demarest
played wretchedly after getting a
commanding lead at the start. Cline
averaged 1892, with high runs of 81.
TO- So and 56. Demarest has an aver
and %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
THE CALL OF FREEDOM.
Convict EIees When He Had Less Than
Month to Serve.

Leavenworth, Kan, Feb. with
less than a month of his prison sem
tence to serve, Edward Rooney, con-
vict No. 1913 at the military prison,
effected his escape.
Rooney was driving a wagon when
his chance came and leaving the wagon
standing near the old Rock Island
bridge he made off. He was seen by
a farmer near Kickapoo walking north
on the Missouri Pacific track. He was
still in prison garb.
Rooney was imprisoned for deser-
ton and had he not escaped his SEN
tence would have expired February 20,
What could have caused him to prefer
a bounded existence to the absolute
freedom that would have been his in
less than a month Is a problem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
PREACHED THEN WENT TO JAIL
Queer Proceedings of a Convicted
Harrington Bootlegger.

Harrington. Kan, Feb. 2.-County
Attorney Rugh came down to Herring
ton last week to prosecute a bootleg
ger, who had been caught. The pris-
oner, who was a. Russian, demanded a
jury trial which was given him and a
verdict of guilty was returned in the
evening. Saturday morning the judge
sentenced the man TO 80 days in Jail
and 800.
As soon as sentence was passed the
prisoner asked the judge. for few days
in which to fix up his business affairs,
saying he had to preach on Sunday and
didn't want to disappoint his people.
1t was very considerably arranged SO
he could fill his pulpit on Sunday and
arrange for a substitute during his
months vacation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

Z
You advised me to use S. S. S. for
Rheumatism, / did so and it cured me-
was for year in such helpless
condition from the effects Of Rhenfna-
tism that I was scarcely able to dress
or feed myself. tried a great many
things during that time, but nothing
gave me any permanent relief. Then
commenced S. S. s., and took the
first dose while hobbling about on
clutches. After using it awhile was
so much relieved that was able to re-
hnquish the use of one crutch. A
faithful continuance of S. S. S. cured
me sound and well shortly afterward,
and was able to 60 to my work 1
have never had any return of the
symptoms of Rheumatism, although
S. S. S. cured me Eve years ago.
]. O'MALLEY.
PISS N. Senate Ave, Indianapolis, Ind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
COSTLY END TO RUNAWAY.
Team OF Horses Drown in Stream in
Dickinson County.

Enterprise, Kan. Feb. 2.-While re-
turning from Abilene, the rear axle
of the buggy in which Edward Eyth
and his sister, Mrs, Dieckleman. were
riding broke frightening the horses
and causing them to tear loose from
the buggy.
Both the occupants were thrown out
but escaped serious injury, but the
horses ran away and jumped into the
river below the mill dam. Both horses
were drowned and they were found
about three miles down the river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
SIS.
CURES RHEUMATI5M
"YoU ADVISED ME USE S. s. FOR RHEUMATISM
DID SO AND CURED ME-"

CURED Me-"
The above is extract from letter which publish below
from Mr. j. OMaey As he says advised him s. S. for
Rheumatism and at the time told him why would cure him.
In this short talk tell every suffering with
Rheumatism the principle which s. S. works. and explain
exactly how this disease We believe you will agree with
that is the only possible which trouble
The Of Rheumatism acid in the blood
This uraic impuy the absorption usually
because of chronic constipation Kidneys
Irregularities Then the blood irritating
particles formed in this fluid impure
condition furnish nours
the different MUSCLES endons and gaments
the body Instead constantly them in the brny ad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
ALONE WHEN DEATH CAME.
Body of DIR. w. A. Leigh OF Stockton
Found by NeighbOrs.

Stockton, Kan, Feb. 2.-Dr. w. A
Leigh. at one time prominent in. Re-
publican politics in this section of the
state, is dead. For the past few years
he had been living alone in a little
shanty on the outskirts of town, so
when the neighbors had not seen him
around Sunday they went over and
broke in the door Monday.
The doctor was found lying dead on
the floor and evidently had been dead
many hours Heart disease was ac-
cepted as the cause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
Race Horse Brings 100000.

New York. Feb. 2.-Fitzherbert.
rated by the handicappers as the best
race horse in America, has been sold
by Sam Hildredth for $4,000. The
name of the purchaser was not made
known, but it is understood that he
wealthy plan manufa cturer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

$420.22, and he at no time MIXED
more than ten cows. Six months pre-
vious to this he MIXED at no time
more than eight COWS, and checks
amounted to $332.71.-
This is certainly a good showing and
others could do as we'll.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
FOUGHT WITH HIS TEACHER.
Now 10 Year Old Ray Kirkham Mus
Answer to Courts.

AnSWeF 10 OOuftss
Burlington, Kan, Feb. Ray
Kirkham has been arrested for black
ing the eye of his school teacher.
Mrs. Ida Sinclair, at the Union Hall
school east of here, a few days ago.
He was taken before the juvenile
court, but was found to be past 16
years of age, so he was discharged
there and a state warrant issued for
him.
The teacher was Furnishing him for
some misdemeanor in school and he
struck her, breaking her glasses and
blacking her eye SO that it was dis
colored for several days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

of attack of the trouble but until the blood purified Of the
cause Rheumatism will remain gradually growing
There but Rheumatism, and that cleanse
the blood of the uric acid S. goes the circulation
and attacks the disease its head 1t the the
that the greatest Of all blood purifiers filters every
the nammatory natter coos the acdheated blood furnishes
the material for multiplying the rh nutritious corpusces and by
tonic effects assists the rapidly symptom
the disease S. purely vegetable and used
with perfect safety The fact that S. has been curing Rheumatism
for than forty of the why will
you Special Rheumatism medical advice
all who write and request
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co., ATLANTA GA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
FALL BROKE HIS BACK.
Thomas j. Grimsley of Burlington
Tumbled From Hay Now.

Burlington, Kan, Feb. 2.-Thomas
J. Grimsley. aged n, was almost in
stantly killed last night at the home
of his son, ]. B. Grimsley, in Pleasant
township, by falling through the hole
in the hay NOV, where he was put
ting down hay. In falling he struck
the manager and his back was broken,
killing him almost instantly. His
body will be taken to Lexington, ILL.,,
tomorrow for burial
Headaches and Neuralgia From Colds.
Laxative Bromo Quinine the world wide
Cold and Grip remedy removes cause Call for
full name. Look for signatureE. w. Grove &c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

granting pensions to Patrick Conely,
Matilda Parkhurst. and James NJ.
Handley.
Congressman Scott and Reeder, ac-
companied by their wives, were guests
of Prince and Princess Kalanianaole,
of Hawaii. at dinner given the other
evening at the New Willard to the
members of the congressional party who
visited Hawaii last summer.
Congressman Campbell attended the
annual banquet of the Dartmouth ALI
umni association at the New Willard.
The president and Speaker Cannon
were also among the guests present.
Senator and Mrs. Curtis and their
daughter. Miss Permelia. Miss Dolly
Curtis, Congressman and Mrs. Camp
bell, Congressman and Mrs. Scott at
tended the reception of Vice President
and Mrs. Sherman the other evening
which was rendered in honor of men,
bers OF the senate
Attorney John w. Davis of Green's
burg, Kan. was admitted to practice
before the bar of the United States SUI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

FROM TEN HEAD OF COWS
Phillips County Man Made $500 on
Cream Last Year.
Agra, Kan, Feb. 2.-F. Clark's re-
port on cream for the year 1909 is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
MONEY IN HOGS AND MULES.
Crawford County Farmer Sold Eight
Hogs for $500.

Hogs for $500.
Girard, Kan. Feb. "A. H. Snyder,
living ten miles west. of here. claims
to have taken all hoflors in the pork
selling line. Mr.. Snyder and his
brother sold eight hogs at Brazelton
at $40 a head. The eight hogs netted
them the sum of 1920.
Mr.. Snyder sold span of 4-year-
old mules to party in F'rontenac
which brought him $440. He says that
he has fifty head of mules, just as good
as the ones he sold, which will be
ready for market soon-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

President Lynch, of the Nationa
league, has SO far failed to ask Umpir,
Mullen to sign a contract.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

]. P. Fitzgerald, a pitcher who jump
ed the Pueblo team two years ago and
went to Fresno. Cal, in the outlaw
league, has been reinstated and signed
a contract with Jack Holland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

E. r. Wolfe, baclxstop for Des AIoines
in 1908, has been signed by Jack Hol-
land for the Drummers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

Pitcher Brennan, who was bought
from the Wichita club by Cincinnati
last summer, has been sold to the Phil
adelphia team in the National league.
Brennan is a left handler, who was
foiled in an attempt to elope with an
heiress of Colorado while In Denver
last summer. He is a promising chap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

matter, and the gritty, urate parti-
cles collect in the joints, which
causes the pains, aches and sore
ness of Rheumatism. Gradually
every symptom grows worse, the
pains are more frequent and Sc
we're, the muscles become sore
and tender, and constant contact
with the acrid blood slowly
dries up the natural fluids of
the joints, causing the knees,
ankles, fingers. etc., to become
swollen and stiff.
Rubbing the affected portions
of the body, or the application of
Iiniments, plasters, hot cloths, etc. !,
may furnish relief from the acute
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

Frazier, pitcher. blew in yester-
day and signed his name to a Cooley
contract. Frazier is unknown guam
tfty, having played only seIni-profes-
sionaI ball in Illinois. He carries some
nice literature concerning his prowess
and Cooley, unable to forget the case
of Hagerman, signed him on the spot.
Frazier is husky as the usual candi-
date for the mound who pleases Cooley
and will be given tryout this spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

This is the season of the year when
every man at the head Of baseball
team causes the fans to believe he will
produce a pennant winning bunch. and
just one-eighth deliver the goods. Bass-
ball managers are qualified for menu
hership in the Ananias club just the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

fer is the most likely of the three men
sent to the Western League. They all
predict that he Will stick. Reddick,
who was also signed by Cooley, was cut
lc ose because of some information which
reached the big fellow and it is likely
that he will sign up with Izzy's job
bers. Nothing but good reports have
come from Stoffer and Cooley will be
surprised at other than a splendid show
ing by the youngster.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

Playing first base for a pennant
winning team in either big league is
a dangerous occupation for an ath-
lete. according to Henry P. Edwards.
of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. who
furnishes some interesting dope
about the hoodoos that have laid low
guardians of the initial sacks soon
after their participation in worlds
championship prize money.
Guarding the initial sack in a
worlds series appears TO be big league
suicide writes Edwards. George
Lachance and Kitty Bransfield We're
the opposing first basemen when the
Bostons and Pittsburg engaged in
their series for the worlds champion
ship in 1903. Each lasted one sea-
son afterward, Lachance dropping to
the minor leagues. while Bransfield
has been with second division team
ever since.
I'm 1904 there was no series for the
championship honors, but in 1905 the
Athletics and Giants got together. Nc
Gam held down first for New York
and Harry Davis for the Athletics.
Davis still holds forth for Connie
Mack, but Dan Mccain was traded
to Boston and is now a member of
the Milwaukee "A. A. team.
THE White Sox and Cubs had their
famous Chicago battle in 1906. 'Jiggs'
Donohue was one of the White Sox
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

The cornerstone of the new baseball
park of the White Sox will be laid on
st. Patricks day. The new south side
park will be one of the best in the
country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

The u1npires of the National league
want more pay for their services. It is
said they will press the demand should
the schedule OF 1853 games be adopted.
Umpires KLEIN, Hand O'Day. Rigler aud
tombstone are the men who are pushing
the scheme.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

Stoffer's contract was sent to him
today. The Oklahoma papers say Stof-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

! granting pensions to Patrick ConeIy,
Matilda Parkhurst, and James NJ.
Haudlav
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

General Israel w. Stone of Lawrence,
Kan, is chairman of committee on
arrangements for reception and BAN
quet~in honor of Samuel r. Van SAINT,
commander-in-chief of the Grand Army
of the Republic. The banquet will be
held at the Arlington hotel the evening
of February is at 7:30 o'clock. 1t will
be under the auspices of the depart
-ment of the Potomac G. A. r., of which
General Stone is a past commander.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

Congressman Reeder presented in the
house a petition of W. 1. Miller Lumber
company of Topeka. for the repeal of
the corporation tax; he also introduced
Charles F. Reed, William H. Boyer,
George Klontz. Andrew Clelland, Will
lam H. Thompson, H. R. Graham,
Charles E. Hubbard. and Joseph A.
McElroy.
Congressman Campbell presented a
petition of headquarters. post No. 243
department of Kansas G. A. r., against
placing statue of General Lee in
statuary hall of congress.
Senator Curtis presented in the SEN
ate a memorial of sundry citizens of
Leavenworth demonstrating against the
passage of the so-called postal savings
bank bill.
Congressman Anthony introduced bills
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

The senate has confirmed the follow
ing presidential postmaster appoint
ments for Kansas: George T. Boone,
Chetopa; Mary A. Campbell, Alton;
William; Chapman, Mound Valley;
Thomas c. Wilson. Jetmore: Alvin M.
Blankenbeker. Buffalo; Thomas NJ.
Durland, Centralia: Frank Harlow,
Kingman; John c. Petty. Strong.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

Lawrence. Kan. Feb. 2.-The Kan
san, the K Z. daily, prints the follow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

George Mcbride. of the Washington
team last year, has not missed a regu-
lar game in two years.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16

Ten dollars week Is paid for these sores s. For tie best
ths oIers 81 or more Send the funniest stories you know
postcards to Editor Funny Sids p O. Box 1854 New York ::
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16

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The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16
The Funny Sides Funny Stories

FOLLOWING PUBLIC
Two having as to how long mans legs should
De- One said that they AIT to be body ana the otner
said that they ought not be as long the body Very man
should enough reach from his body the
Washington the sparkle OF
Sw Mammal" she exclaimed Its hoaen thought
What mean1"
hereth Is all
J. N
Freddy was his
mother
firm and like disust
to ma his she asked:
did Sunday schoo?
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-08
ABOUT OUR NEIGH
BORIS AND FRIENDS
CLIPPED FROM OUR
EXCHANGES

pletely recovered from his illness, and
returned home from Columbus last
Monday. Mrs. Whitney went down to
Columbus Saturday to accompany him
home.
Robert Clark. assisted by some of his
neighbors, captured den of five coyotes
about the size OF a grown cat, on James
Browns land. near the Point" on the
Cedar, one day last week. There is q
county bounty Of 81 per scalp, but the
state bounty is defunct at present.
Samuel Russom completed his TWEEN
tieth year as depot agent ut this station
Wednesday, having arrived in Fullerton
twenty years ago on June LIST, 1890, from
Central City where he had Served in the
same capacity for five years. Under the
railroad rules he is entitled to pension,
but says he does not want il as he is not
disabled in any way and is good for
many years yet.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-08
HUMPHREY.

From the Democrat
Two baby fawns arrived at COndon's
park last Tuesday, and everyone in town
has taken few minutes time from work
to go down and see them. With the
addition of the two babies. Dr. Condor
has four deer in his park.
The approaching marriage OF killian
Otis and Miss Francis Olmer aud John
Theisen and Miss Lena wel'er, were an
nonnced at 81. Francis church last Sun
day. The Ottis-O lmer wedding will
take place Tuesday, June 18th, and the
Theisen. Weber nuptials, June 18th.
l. B. LOefiler has COW on his place
which gave birth to hairless calf last
night. There is not hair on the little
fellow any where, but he seems To he com
Portable and is as frisky and healthy as
any other calf Mr.. Loefiler is taking
the best of care of the freak and later
developments will be watched with in
terest Cedar Rapids Outlook.
Leonard Hardin met with an accident
Wednesday afternoon which nearly
caused him to lose sight in his left eye.
Squire FOlliOtt and Len had been out
shooting frogs with a 22-cahbre repeat
ing rifle, and Leonard was in the act of
throwing an empty shell from The barrel
of the rifle when loaded shell caught
in the carrier, and in his endeavor to
loosen it, it exploded. a particle of the
shell striking him in the eye. 1t is
thought that a piece OF the shell has
lodged in his eye and Mr.. Hardin took
him to Omaha yesterday to have an eye
specialist examine the injured optic.
A meeting of the Entire Mons Club OF
Columbus, was held at the home of Mrs.
Earl Weaver in Humphrey Thursday,
Ms Weaver being member of the club.
Those in attendance were Mesdsmes
Ralph Coolidge. Harley Dussel, NJ. f.
Helms. Louie Rsmey, w. J. Gregorius,
Fred Gregorius. Bert Galley, Fred
Avery. Frank kersenbrock and Misses
Zoe Helms and Pauline Collidge. The
home of Mrs. Weaver was beautifully
decorated for tho occasion with white
and pink peonies, and four course din
ner was served. The Columbus ladies'
came up on the morning freight and re-
turned in the afternoon.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-06-08
Ospsw's Great Speech.

"When I was very young man.
Senator Depew once related. II went
out to make a political speech with
some older men one night They want.
ed something red hot. and handed II
out.
Il just turned myself to skin the op-
position. and. on the whole. the audi
ence seemed to like it. The more they
cheered the more I warmed To it, !
was immensely pleased with my SUE
cess. But after got home I was wor-
ried. had roasted the other side
awfully. I lay awake wondering II
1t wouldn't react and injure our side
more than the opposition.
"Then I bethOught Of some personal
illusions l had made that might cas-
lily be constructed rs libelOuS. got
a good deal excited and slept very lit
tie. In the morning ! hurried down to
see whether the papers had roasted
Inc. The meeting was reported all
ever the front page. I plunged into it,
shiverinS in nervousness But needn't
have worried. What 1t said about my
speech was in the last two lines:
"A young man named Depew also
spoke "-New York Telegram.