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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
VIM. Billups Shoots His Wife
Then Kills Himself.
Affair Took Place at Cawker
City Wednesday Morning.
HADTHREATENED HER
Little Girl Talking to Mother
When Father Shot.
Woman Is Still Alive and May
Recover.

Cawker City. KAN, Sept. 1.-The
dignified and lawabiding city of Cav
ker has been for several weeks dis
turbed by rumors of threats and a
family quarrel. but the climax came
Wednesday morning at 7:05, when
five shots rang out in quick succession
followed by the screams of a woman
and child.
Mrs Fred Mollenkopf standing on
her porch saw William Billups, aged
about So, walk up behind his wife,
say Good morning. mamma, and as
she turned he shot her twice with a
3S-caliber revolver. Then walking
around to the front of the house fired
three shots into his own body and fell
lifeless. I.
The little girl, aged 10, was talking
to her mother when the father shot,
and one bullet grazed her hand
Physicians were summoned at. once
and found that one bullet had gone
| through her body just beneath the
heart, and the other passed through
the abdomen and out. She is still
alive with a chance for recovery.
The coroner held an inquest over the
body OF Billups and it was taken to the
city hall from which place IL was
| buried at 10 a. m. today.
The BiIlups family came here from
Tarkio, NO., about March 1st, and he
has been working in the country as a
farm hand, while the family lived in
town. The mother took in. sewing
and the oldest son clerks in a gro
Gerry store. the second son works on a
farm and two little children are at
home.
1t seems that the man had been
threatening to kilt his wife for the
past ten years, and yesterday he tel
ephoned to her that he was coming IN
to settle with her and Charlie He
came in the night and hid in the
barn until after Charlie went to the
store at in the morning, then carried
out his plan.
The mother and children are highly
esteemed by all who know them and
have the deepest sympathy of the en-
tire community.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
OLD MAN GETS INTO TROUBLE
Aged Wichita Auctioneer Held Up by
Good Looking Woman.

Wichita, Kan, Sept. ii. A. Ben
f1er, aged 10. an auetioneer, told the
police that his housekeeper. a Mrs.
Robinson, had cajo1ed him out of $500
and some household property. Now
he says she won't return the money.
Both are spiritua1ists. Mrs. Robinson
is a good looking middle aged woman.
Benner says one of her eccentricities
is. the writing of a score or more of
letters every day to men who wish to
get married. He says she receives as
as as two dozen such letters every day.
The local authorities are investigating
the case, although they have assured
Benner there is slender chance OF
his recovering his money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
COLORADO e. BREAKS A RECORD
Owner EstabrooIS Refuses Offer of
$4,000 for Three Year-Old

$4,000 for Three-Year- Old.
Readville, Mass. Sept, Colorado
E., the bay stallion owned by George
H. Estabrook of Denver Colo,
smashed the worlds record for three
year-old trotters at the grand circuit
meeting here by lowering the time of
2:06H, made by General Watts at Lex
ington, Ky, in 1907. to 2:0614. BY
winning the second heat of the Ameri-
can Horse Breeders futurity in 2:07 y j,
he also made a new worlds record for
two consecutive heats.
1t was a most remarkable achieve
ment as the wind was blowing almost
a gale in the face of the horses on
the home stretch. Colorado E. reached
the quarter in 80 second, the one-half
in 1:O3N and three-quarters in 1888 u
Undaunted by the strong wind on the
last quarter, the grand colt swept to
the wire ten lengths ahead in 2:06 II
With the pole, Colorado E. led all the
way in the second heat, making the
time of 2:07&.
William G. Bradley of New York to-
day raised a previous offer Of $685.
for the three-year-old to $4,000, but
Mr.. Estabrook would not sell if Colo
RADIO E. was to be driven by any other
man in the race except Macy. and
Mr.. Bradley refused to accept these
conditions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
ou WIN ERIoy Using TIx. The Most Pleasant Ram
edy You Ever Tried and Moreover n Works.

4. At last here Is instant relief and a last
Nng permanent remedy for sore feet, No
more tired feet. No more aching feet No
knore swollen, bad smelling. sweaty feet.
RNo more corns- No more bunions. No
more callouseS, no matter what ais your,
Feet or what under the sun Won We
tried without getting relief. JUST USE
liz.
TIZ Is totally unlike anything else for
ehe purpose you ever heard Of It's the
only foot remedy ever made which acts
on the principal Of drawing out all the
poisonous exudations which cause sore
feet Powders and other remedies rnere-I
~ clog up the pores. TIz cleanses them
on. You win feel better the very first
Time its used. Use It week ana YOU can
Forget you ever had sore feet. There isl
hothfng on earth that can compare with
Ut. T1z is for sale at all druggists g
cents Der box or direct If you wish from
walter Luther Dodge & Co, Dodge Bldg,
Chicago, Ill Recommended and sold by
Geo. w. stansfield, $50 Kansas ave-; A. o.
RaGaaEA ga Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
R.H.E.
Des MOines 81; St. Joseph g

BdlIeflSS-Ie1SL dHO kTueBers HaS
man, Adams and McMurray.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
NEW IMPROVEMENTS ON M. P.
The Central Branch Now Has Stone
Ballast Track

Atchison. KAN. Sept. 1.-The. Mis-
finished the work of ballasting five
hundred miles of track with crushed
rock-and four hundred miles of track
with gravel This newly ballasted
track includes the Central Branch and
Omaha divisions The Missouri Pa
eif1c has also laid about sixty-five
thousand tons of new 85-pound and
100-pound steel rails, bought sixty
new engines. thirty of which have
been received. and thirty new baggage
and mali cars
With the new Gould line. the West
ern Pacific, in operation, the Missouri
Pacific expects to capture a great
amount of western traffic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
BIG EARS OF CORN.
j. b. .Dyatt Has Two Hundred Acres
Near GoodIand

Goodland. Kan, Sept III. B.
Dyatt, whose ranch is located about
fifteen miles southwest of sGood1and,
brought six mammoth ears of corn,
filed from the butt to the tin. to The
Republic Office
Mr.. Dyatt states that he has 200
acres, every acre of which has good
stand, and as fine as can be found arly-
where, net excepting old Illinois. This
seems presumptuo1s, but If the ears
exhibited are high as to average of the
field the boast is not vain.
One of the larger ears weighed one
pound and ten ounces. and measured
twelve inches in ZENITH and ten inches
IN circumference. Mr.. Dyatt also says
that his alfalfa, hay and other crops
are fine. Reports of good corn crop
have been received from other parts
Of the county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
CASE OF rNFANTnE PARALYSIS
Dread Disease Has Attacked Concordia
Young Man

Concordia, Kan, Sept Another
case of infantile paralysis has broken
son Of John Dutton, Of Sibley town
ship, was brought to town in very
serious condition. He is in quaran-
tine at the home of DR.: Weavers par
ents, west of town. The attack was
quite sudden. The paralysis is in the
acute stage and still progressing. The
patient is practically totally paralyzed
from the shoulders down. He is in a
very critical condition. Walter Dut-
ton is % years of age
A consultation of physicians was
held and DR.. Crumbine notified of the
case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
C0OleysOx Exiles Go Down Be.
fore Sioux City.
Final Score Of the Session Is 2
to 4.
MAKE FINAL Squirt.
But Lead Was Too Much to Be
Overcome.
Maxey Delivers a Pinch Hit in
Ninth.

Sioux City. Sept. In an indiffer-
emily played game Sioux City defeated
Topeka to 4. Chabek pitched strong
~ until the last three innings when
Cooley's Exiles began to hit him.
Maxey. who batted for Jackson, hit
ting in pinches, helped the scoring Of
two runs in the final session.
Jones, the semiprofessional, whom
Cooley picked up" in Onawa, made. a
phenomenal catch of Andreas' line
drive in the seventh.
Score.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
OLD ACE
Comes to Everyone, But Its Visits May
| Be Postponed.

Be Postponed.
Old age is not a question of years.
Some men are old at forty, others
are young at sixty.
It's a mighty hard proposition to
look young, no matter how young you
feel, if your hair is falling out and
your head becoming bald
Perhaps you are tired trying inef-
fectual remedies for this evil.
We don't blame you If you are.
Why not try an effective one for a
change?
Newbro's Herpicide kills the Dam
druff germ-which is the cause of the
whole trouble.
effect
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c
in stamps for samples to The Herpi-
eide Co.. Detroit, Mich. One Dollar
Bottles Guaranteed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
LOAD ALFALFA BRINGS s444.s5.
Wagon Contained ST Bushels Seed and
Sold for SO Bushel.

Mcpherson, Kan.,N Sept. Nv. E.
Toland of Galva was in Mcpherson
with a load of alfalfa seed containing
81 bushels and 10 pounds and brought
the neat sum of $444.35.
Mr.. To1and rented the piece of
ground for SIS cash and besides the
seed sold he has about 90 tons of good
hay and will still have one good cut
ting of hay from the ground.
Alfalfa seed is now selling at So a
bushe1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01

majors next season. "Cozy' Dolan
has been recalled by Cincinnati, and
Pitcher Schneider and Shortstop Gran
ston are likely to go to the big show.
In the mad scramble for the flag this
season the question is often asked,
Does such and such a team want the
pennant? 1t is a pertinent query.
Sometimes winning remnants isn't pro-
fitable to the club owners, especially
if they continue ownership the fol-
lowing season. If team lands second
or even third and has made a hard
fight all the way, fans as a rule, are
as we'll satisfied as if the bunting came
their way. If club annexes a PEN
nant the same feat is expected the sue
ceeding year. and if the team does not
hold a high place in the race the
games are poorly patronized.
Sporting News: George Johnson, the
Drummers' Indian pitcher, was a
member of the varsity team at Car
Isle one year. He was an outfielder
chance in the box, saying he was too
young-he was only II years old then.
George was going to play foot ball
there, but Bender, the Indian pitcher
with the Athletics, advised him to
stay off the gridiron if he intended to
play professional ball.
st. Joseph News-Press: Those
Rourkes can't well afford to lose very
often now, If the Drummers win or
Hollands boys will be nesting in fifth
place at the head OF the second division
again. We believe that the Drummers
have fine chance to finish fifth. After
this road trip ends they will be at
home for the remainder of the season.
providing that the Topeka series, which
is scheduled there Sept. Is, 10, 20 and
81 is transferred to st. Joseph. Cooley
has been shifting series right and left,
and Holland believes he will be more
than glad to transfer to ST. Joseph.
The Drummers will have twenty-five
games at home to wind up the season,
counting the Topeka series transferred
Lincoln, Omaha, Topeka Wichita and
Denver will play final series here next
month.
st. Joseph Gazette: Roy Corhan is
the unluckiest player in the league
when it comes to making errors. It
seems that every time he makes one il
is costly and generally affects the out
come of the game. Recently while or
the road CorFan made a costly boot in
a game and On the way back to the
hotel he was bemoaning his luck.
why Buddy spoke up Tex Jones,
''you don't want to look at it that way.
Look at the bright side of things.
Every time I boot a ball I don't get
blue. I laugh and say to myself. Tex,
you're nightly lucky to be out here
when you boot them that way"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
PLENTY OF RAIN IN CHASE.
General Rain Has Fallen All Over the
County.

Cottonwood Falls, Kan. Sept. IA
general rain fell over this county last
night. The precipitation here has
amounted to more than one inch and
rain is still falling at intervals this
morning AS this is the first rainfall
in almost two weeks. it will be of
much benefit to late corn, kaffir corn
caught many alfalfa growers, who be-
gan harvesting their seed crop last
week, with a large part of it down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
WILL ASK FOR MORE MONEY.
State Reformatory Running Behind
With $4,000 a Year.

Hutchinson, Kan, Sept. due to
the increase in the cost of living,
the state legislature will be asked to
make a greater appropriation for the
maintenance of the reformatory,
where the expenses of running the in
stitution for several years have aver
aged about 100000 per year. 1t is
the belief of those who compose the
board of managers that sum consid-
erabIy more than this amount will be
necessary for the coming year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
EMMETT HAS NEW GROWTH.

Has Many New Buildings and Crop
Conditions Good.
Emmett, Kan, Sept. 1.-The town
has started on new growth with sew
eral notable improvements.
The Catholics are building a hand
some stone parsonage for Father Brad
ley, and the Methodists are doing the
same for their pastor. G.. L. Gideon
has just completed commodious
hotel of twenty rooms which will be
opened this week.
Esehbach & Son report a splendid
crop prospect and a growing trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
ANTT-HORsE THIEF MEETING.
viii Be Held in Hutchinson October
10 to 20.

Hutchinson, Kan, Sept. 1.-The state
convention of the Anti-Horse Thief as
sociation will be held in Hutchinson
October IS to 20.
The members of the association are
making arrangements to accommodate
a large crowd in October. A number of
committees have been appointed to
look after the details Of the meeting.
The sessions of the convention will be
held in the new I. o. o. F. temple. The
officers headquarters will be in the
Chalmers hotel and registration head
quarters will be in the Midland hotel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
M. w. A. OF HHRINGToN.
Are Planning for Big Time on Even
ing of Sept. 6.

Herington, Kan, Sept. 1.-The local
camp of the M. w. A. is planning for
a big time here on the evening of
September 6. A banquet and smoker
will be held and a program Of toasts
will be delivered by business men. The
committee having the program in
charge Is making an effort to secure
one out of town speaker to feature the
occasion. Special music will be fur
nished. The banquet is held for the
purpose of reviving interest for the fall
and winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01

total weight of the load being 10000
pounds in round numbers and the
check in payment therefor being
$1,400, without counting odd cents.
One porker in the load brought $50.
In fattening the bunch a new wrinkle
in swine feeding was introduced, as no
shorts were fed, the balanced ration
being composed of alfalfa, hay and
corn. p
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01

Higgins has three more pitchers to
bolster up his staff. One of these is
Sam Hueston, the military school
twirler, who was tried out by the
Champs, but sent to Regina in mid
season. He has been recalled. Trans
portation is said to have been sent
two unlxnowns and they are expected
in camp at an early date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
THE FIRST OKLAHOMA COTTON
j. e Crambell the Prize Winner g
Hobart.

Oklahoma City, Sept. 1.-The first
bale of cotton for 1910 was marketed
at Hobart. J. e. Crambel1, who won
the premium for the first bale last
year. again captured the prize. Mr..
Crambell got sos for the bale and
s35 as a special gift from the Cham
Der Of Commerce there. The bale
weighed sos pounds and the quality
was said to be the best.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
WEST POINT APPOINTMENTS.
Frank McCorIxIe of HoltOn Will TAX
Examination for Place.

Leavenworth, Kan. Sept Con
gresham D. r. Anthony has an
nounced the appointment of Frank
Ellsworth McCork1e of Holton. Kan,
as principal to take the examination
for west Point to I'LL a vacancy due to
the First congressional district of Kan
sas. and also named George Pulsifier,
jr, of Leavenworth as alternate. THESE
young men will take the examination
at the same time at Jefferson barracks,
Missouri. early in January.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
AT LOUISVILLE
Score by innings:
AT INDIANAPOLIs.
Score by innings
American Association.

At Observation-Disclosures 0, st. Paul 3.
At Columbus-Columbus A, Kansas
City (ten innings).
At Indianapolis-In 3. Mil
waukee T.
At Toledo-Toledo-M Minneapolis game
called first inning; rain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
SHEEP At BIsMARK GROVE.
Eight Thousand Are Now on Pasture
There From Utah. -. ---,,.

Lawrence, Kan, Sept. Eight
thousand sheep have been shipped to
Lawrence from the country near Og-
den, Utah. They are being pastured
on the farm of j. s. Tough at Bismark
Grove. The sheep will be kept here
several days while they get in shape
again before being sent to the markets
in Kansas City. The long ride from
Utah is very hard on the sheep and it
takes two to four days for them to get
back in shape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
ASSURES THE CORN CROP.
Atchison and Northeastern Kansas
Have Big Rain.

Atchison, Kan, Sept Rain began
falling here and continued intermit-
tently all day. No more rain is need
ed to assure a large corn crop in
northeastern Kansas. Only early frost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01

Manske, the pitcher turned loose
by Jack Holland a short time ago is
finishing the season with Hiawatha in
the Eastern Kansas league. Four
years ago he pitched Des Moines into
the pennant, and that for seventy-five
bones month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01

Eastern Kansas League.
Hiawatha 2, Marysville 1.
Sabetha 4, Horton 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01

They Weighed 1900 Pounds and Sold
for 1855 Hundred.

Oska1oosa, Kan, Sept Joe Wiley
and James True marketed a car of
hogs at Topeka that sold for 1856, the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
Omaha 6-s; Wichita O-4
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

AT PHILADELPHIA.
Score by innings: RHE
Detroit ..........0 o 0 2 0 2 0O0-4 8 O
Philadelphia 30 0 0 0 O010O-1
Batteries-Donovan and Schmidt.
Bender and Lapp.
AT BOSTON.
Score by innings: R.HE
Chicago .........3 O01012 O-S 8 .
Boston 49,. 80 0 o 0 10000 3
Batteries-Walsh and Sullivan; F.
Smith and Carrigan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01

Sioux City Tribune: This is Buck"
Weaver's last year in baseball, accord
ing to reports from Denver. The
lengthy catcher is afflicted with
asthma. He says he will not attempt
to play in 1911. Three members of the
Denver club are expected to be in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01

Sioux City has purchased Outfielder
Wooley and Shortstop Reilly of Cooley.
Wooley will join the team in a few
days. Reilly will be turned over when
wanted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01

can prevent that, as much of the corn
needs four or five weeks to reach ma
turity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
TUtdT0 sf1FF 7
'Batted for Jackson in ninth.
sioux CITY.
SCORE BY INNINGS

Topeka .....................0 o 0 0O1O "a
Sioux City - L ~
Summary: Two-base fits-Riley 2, Reil-
ly. Towne. Sacrifice hits-Reilly, Stof-
fer. Neighbors, Stem, Myers. Stolen
on Jackson 3. Struck out-By Chabek p
by Jackson 6. Time-1:47. Umpire-MulIen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01

Des MOines 2-7; st. Joseph 6-2.
Des Moines. Sept 1.-St. Joseph and
Des Moines divided the double header
First game-Score- RHE
Des Moines 100 002 0OO0-2 6 4
st. Joseph 100 1 0021 Is 8
Batteries-MitchelI and Clemmons:
Hanson and Boles
Second game-Score: r e
st. Joseph ......0 o o O2O0-2 2
Ses Moines .....3 O1O@-7 s o
Observation-Disclosures, Kaufman and
F'rambes; Herche and Bachant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
BASEBALL GOSSIP.

Where They Play Tomorrow.
Topeka at Sioux City.
Lincoln at Denver.
Omaha at Wichita.
Des Moines at st. Joseph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
DON'T Break Down

severe strain on the vital organs, like
strains on machinery, cause break-downs
you can't over-tax stomach, liver kid
neys, bowels or nerves without serious
danger to yourself. II you are weak or
run-doWn, or under strain of any kind
medicine. Mrs. J. e. Van de Sande. Of
kirkland, Ill, writes THAT did not
break down. while enduring most severe
strain, for three months, is due wholly to
Electric Bitters.'' Use them and enjoy
n ne and strength. Satisfaction positive
~ guaranteedS Soc at all drug stores
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
AT NEW YORK.
R.H.E.
Score by innir
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
AT COLUMBUS.

AT COLUMBUS.
Score by innings: R.H. E.
Kansas City II 10 0 o OOO-3 8 8
Columbus 30 2 1 o 0 o o 0 IA Z
Batteries-Owen and James; Lieb-
hardt and CariSch.
AT LOUISVILLE.
Score by innings: R.H.E.
St. Paul ...2 o O o o 0-3 II /
Louisville ......0 0 o 0 0 o o o 90 4
Batteries-Reiger and Spencer; Kroh
and Reilly.
AT INDIANAPOLIS.
Score by innings: R.
Milwaukee .... ..4 OIL 2 0 o o o.
Indianapolis 49,. 10 0 0-3
Batteries-Gilligan and Breen; Che
ney and Kerns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-01
Arnerfcan AssoctatIon.
rastern kansas Leaene.
AT WASHINGTON.
R.H.E.

Score by innings: R.H 4
ST. Louis. .....O 90 0 0 100 5 8
washington 30 0 0 2 OF *-S IL
Batteries Bailey and Killifer; john
son and Beckendorf.
AT NEW YORK
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IN THE WESTERN LEAGUE.
Lincoln SO; Denver 1O-o.

Denver, Sept. Lincoln took the
second game of the double header in
Denver.
First game-Score. RHE.
Lincoln ........O'O 0 o 0 0 2 ia 8
Denver .......33 1101 10 IL
Batteries-McGrath and Clark; Eth
man and McMurray.
Second game-Score: R.HE
IAncoln ........1 20 0 % 0 1-6 10 /
Denver ........0 0 0 1 0 1 % 5
Batteries-Geist and Kruger; Hager-
A Ia Mo AI1lrl.a1,