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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18

in poor condition. But at that the
locals should have the edge on the
rest of the teams as far as condl-
ton at the opening time is concerned.
/ There may be some surprises on
the Sioux squad. 1t is practically GER
tain now Babe Town will not be on
the Packer squad The former man
ager is a good catcher and a hitter
Who carries with him the envy of many
of the players of the league. Pitchers
in all the towns fear him, especially
in a pinch. It was stated early this
spring that he would report and help
Andreas in every way possible 1t no"
seems, however, that he is at least d
little miffed by being deposed from
the managerial seat and may refuse to
ride in the procession, at least for
, time. He would be useless to the clut
for time at least, if he did report,
as he has had no work this spring
His loss win hurt the Sioux without
doubt. young catcher is being
carried to take his place.
Captain Thomas, of the Des Moines
team, dedicated the new ball park in
that town by knocking a home run
over the fence the first time a game
was played on the new grounds.
Perhaps in the return of Davidson
from the Brooklyns. the gentle hint re
OAAAN~A~~~
scribes was needed. 1t was stated
couple of weeks ago that another out
fielder. the calibre of Thomson was
needed. There was no reply until the
dispatch was received Wednesday stat
ing that Davidson had been sold to
the Omaha club. Rourke has acted
wisely in adding to the strength of his
club. He has a ball town that is worth
a fortune to him, probably he has al
ready made it, but little money must
occasionally be spent to keep up ap-
pearances, if nothing else.
If the race is as close as every
dopeist believes and the managers de-
clare what a lovely time the umpires
will have
When Tex Jones left the club Bor-
ton came to terms.
But what lot of fun we might
have had if Holland had not released
HoIli Dull.
The report from every club indicates
that the Central Kansas League this
year will be a surprise in baseball
during the coming season. The
strengthening of all the old State
League teams and the old c. K. teams
indicates that the race will be close
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18
Republic County League Booms.

Scandia, Kan, April 1S.-The bust
ness men of this place, in order to
guarantee a baseball team this sea-
son, raised $3.50 which they deposited
in a local bank, while at Republic
the business men raised over $50
for the same purpose. Both towns
are members of the newly organized
Baseball League of Republic County.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18
HIGH SCORES ARE IMPOSSIBLE.
C. G. Spencer Was High Professional
ADDIeman High Amateur.

Wichita, Kan, April 18.-A raw,
cold wind made high scores impos-
sibIe in the opening day of the Kansas
state trap shooting tournament here
yesterday. c. G. Spencer was high
professional, with 145 out of $50.
Homer Clark finished second, with
143 and Ed O'Brien third with 142.
L. Appleman, with 1876, was high
amateur. The shoot will last three
days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18
Puts End to Bad Habit

Things never look bright to one with
the blues" Ten to one the trouble is n
sluggish liver. filling the system with
bilious poison, that DIR. Kings New Lie
Pills would expel Try them. Let the
Joy of better Feelings end the blues
Best for stomach. liver and kidney 25c
Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18
HANK GEHRING is DEAD.
Former Big Lacquer Dies at Kansas
City After Short Illness.

Kansas City, April 1S.-Henry
the Kansas City American Association
baseball team, died here after short
illness In 1907 he was a member of
the Washington American League
team, and he pitched for Wichita one
season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18
College Baseball.

At Tarkio-Tarkio college, 6; Ne
braska university, z.
Wichita, Kan, April 1S.-The Wich-
ita Jobbers of the Western League de-
feated Paramount college here yester-
day to 0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18
SALIVA DEPOT BURNS
Union Pacific Building DESTROYED bv
Blaze of Unknown Origin.

Salina, Kan, April 1S-The Union
Pacific passenger depot in this city
burned last night. The cause of the
fire is unknown. 1t was a two story
building and the loss is estimated at
about $40, 900, fully covered by insur-
ance. Officials of the road in Kansas
City stated that the depot would be re-
built at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE
PA GETS DAVIDSON,

Omaha OutfieId Strengthened When
OutfieIder Is Turned Back.
Brooklyn, April 18.-The Brooklyn
club of the National League Wednesday
released Outfielder Davidson to the
Omaha club of the Western League.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18
OUR BAKED BEANS ARE NOW
BETTER THAN EVER

If you like baked beans You'll
find ours simply superb We've re-
Gently changed our recipe to include
more meat and richer ingredients. The
beans were baking nowadays have a
flavor that will make your mouth wat
er- The price will be Sc per pint
hereafter. Half pints in paper pals
may be purchased for a nickle, while
the price by the quart will be 15c.
Try some of these delicious beans
tomorrow. Get them just before noon
and you'll find them piping hot
Many other appetizing deIicatessen
dishes are prepared fresh daily
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18
ItLoo<s Like a Crime

to separate a boy from a box of Buck
lens Arnica Salve. His pinpIes. boils,
scratches knocks, sprains and bruises de-
mand it, and it's quick relief for burns,
scaIds, cuts is his right. Keep it handy
for boys, also girls. Heals everything
healabIe and does 1t quick. Unequaled for
piles. Only Is cents at Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18

Captain Thomas, of the Des Moines
| team, dedicated the new ball park in
that town by knocking a home run
| over the fence the first time a game
was played on the new grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18

Only couple of days left for the
slaughter which Isbell says will be made
before the season Op-ns: The Des
Moines leader says he will have only
IS men that fatal day. He has between
25 and 80 now and there is consider
able uneasiness on the squad as
result. Isbeu has already lid the fans
at the Iowa capital goodby until after
the opening day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18
Pint
1Oc
IDEAL BAKERY

The Place That's Different
III West Sixth st. Phones 100
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18

Walter Mattick has lost his regular
job with the Galatians but will be
carried as utility outfielder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18

When Tex Jones left the club Bor-
ton came to terms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18

But what a lot of fun we might
have had if Holland had not released
HolH Dull.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18
GEAR IS PUZZLED
Open With Young or Older
Pitcher Worries Manager.
Youngsters in Best Form, Old
Heads More Steady.
TEAM TO ST. MARYS TODAY
Showing of Youngsters There
May Decide Him.
Wichita Club Arrives on Santa
Fe No. 6 Today.
TEAM TO ST. MARYS TODAY

The ball game tomorrow will be
called at $50 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18

The weatherman could have turned
loose a better bunch of weather for
the last few days of training. While
the team was in Texas Topeka en-
joyed two weeks of splendid baseball
weather, better than the team found
but now that the players are here there
is nothing too mean for the weather
makers to spring upon it. Tuesday and
Wednesday would have helped the con-
dition of the players had they been
fair days. AS it was, the manager
didn't risk the sore arm by ordering his
men out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18

Gear announced today that he would
take his regular team to St. Marys.
Two young pitchers will make the trip
as announced Tuesday in this column
and all but one of the older ones will
stay at home to workout for the last
time before hostilities begin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-18

! If the race is as close as every
| dopeist believes and the managers de-
clare what a lovely time the umpires
/ will have.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
ARREST WIFE FOR
. SHOOTING MA 7 {
Mrs. Hammers 2 Ex-HuSbands
Strangely Vanished = Held
for Trying to Stay Third:

BUFFALO. y. Y, Septn 30.-Mrs
Mary M Hammer, who, with her nus
band was shot in their auto near Mag
ara Falls one night recently, has been
arrested by District Attorney Acker-
son in st. Marys hospital She was
taken to North Tonawanda and ar
raigned before the court that issued the
warrant The charge against her is as
sault on her husband in the first de-
gree. She stoutly denies the charge.
In some respects the Hammer shooting
case is beginning TO resemble the SEN
sational incidents uncovered following
the discovery of the first body of the
Belle Guinness farm in Indiana. 1t was
learned only today that Mrs. Hammer,
now charged with having fired the shots
that nearly killed her husband and Sc
riously wounded herself, while they
were returning TO Niagara Falls from
North Tonawanda in an automobile
several nights ago. had been married
twice before her marriage to Hammer.
Nineteen years ago she became the
wife of a man named Weber. in We'll
land. Ont, and several years later. aft
er Weber is said to have suddenly
dropped out Of sight, she is said to
have married a man named Green, who
later also disappeared and has not been
heard of since
Some time ago Mrs. Hammer prevail
ed upon her husband to have his life
insured for $1,000, the policy being in
her favor. District Attorney AckersOn.
of Niagara county. who is investigating
the case, may cause the arrest of Mrs.
Hammer today Letters to a certain
man. in which Mrs. Hammer is said to
have expressed her undying love, have
been found in a trunk at the Hammer
home. Mr. Ackerson has a warrant for
the arrest of Mrs. Hammer and is ex-
pected to serve it some time today
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
CENTRAL ROAD PATRONS
WANT "SH00-FLY" TRAINS

MACON, GA. Sept 30.-Citizens and
merchants of number of towns on the
Central of Georgia railroad will meet
in Mcaon on October to formulate
plans for appearing before the railroad
commission with petitions for two shoe
fly trains. The people of Smithville
and Eufaula. Ala, want morning train
between those two points that will con-
meet with the train which comes from
Smithville to Macon every morning. The
patrons of the road living in Thomaston
Griffin, Barnesville. Forsyth, Rivol and
Bohngbroke will also ask for service
which will enable them to reach Macon
by $50 o'clock every morning and re-
turn In the afternoon.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
PRINCE D'ARAGON ON
WAY TO u. S. TO WOO
"CHARMING HEIRESS"

PARIS, Sept. 3O.-Prince Ludovic Pig
natelli d'Aragon, of Spain, who was en-
tertained by American society on his visit
to that country last winter, and who star
tied the society of Paris by attempting
suicide last july has sailed again for New
York
1t is rumored here that the prince has
found another abiding place for his affec-
ions and that his journey to America is
the sequel to meeting with a charming
American girl this summer She is said
to be" an heiress to great name and for
tune. 80
The prince has apparently recouped at
least part of his own fortune for he sent
me touring car on freighter that
sailed on the same day he departed
When Prince Pignatelli shot himself in
Paris there were reports that his despair
had been due to the futiIity of his atten-
tons TO Miss Mary L. Duke, of New
York, daughter of Benjamin L. Duke, to-
bacco millionaire. The prince shot him
self through the chest, but recovered
quickly.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
VAUDEVILLE'S BIGGEST ACT
is GRANDS HEADLlNER

An Opening Night big novelty
playlet produced by Joseph Hart anG
written by George v Hobart. is the
headline attraction for the Grand for
the week commencing today. With 20
persons in the cast and three complete
sets of scenery and nearly an hour Of
entertainment, this act represents what
is declared to be the biggest thing IN
vaudeville Every one in the cast is
actively engaged and throughout the
three scenes OF New York life there is
not moment wasted. one interesting
novelty and innovation being closely
followed by the other The big feature
of this act will be the introduction of a
game called Zim Fam This promises
TO create no end of fun and in the
hands of this pable company il is be-
lieved that An Opening Night" VIII
prove to be one OF the greatest vaude-
willie features that has been witnessed
in Atlanta.
In addition to the headline Maurice
Freeman and company viii presen,
Tony and the Stork," novel and in
teresting playle,. which affords M.
Freeman an excellent opportunity to
present his character -oGk,
Phil Stats. the 800 pound come
dian" promises something interesting in
story and piano playing.
And Sadie Jansel, a Georgia girl. will
offer limitations that will no dount
prove very captivating
Goden and Hughes Original black
face comedians and Alvin and Kenney.
unique aerial gymnasts, are among the
other features on the bill
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
Clergyman'S Son Had
tuberculosis: Now Well

People vEo have consumption are often
Hl-=d with bright hopes Of recovery, only
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one Those who. had ID and used Eek
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Is plenty Of evidence from live witnesses.
investigate The following
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10 I'VE | was having terrible night sweats
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coughed and raised continually and be
came so weak thar walking few feet
exhausted me. on my return home. nv
regular physician gave me little encour.
agement. My father who is "A clergy
man, heard of Eckman's Alternative and
induced me TO take it. The night sWeats
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tSigned) REV. j. j.. COWLES
Pastor Presbyterian Church
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
AT THE PLAYHOUSES
SOCIETY TO TURN OUT AND
SEE THE ROSE MAID" TONIGHT

The Rose Maid" will begin its en-
gagement at the Atlanta tonight, and is
sure to attract big society crowd. as
well as all music lovers OF every class.
The company appearing here is made
up of many principals from the New
York company and others prominent in
the casts OF The Chocolate Soldier
and similar comic operas. The Rose
Maid is a beautiful musical comedy.
with catchy and high class music. ana
gives stage pictures of the most allur-
ing type. The manager Of the Atlanta
theater saw the performance in Biz
mlngham Saturday night. and is enthu-
slastic over the company. Nothing
which promises more is booked for this
season and all patrons are sure to be
pleased If the Birmingham playing
NAV be taken as criterion Many So
c1eHy parties have been arranged for
tonight.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
EMMA BUNTING WILL APPEAR
AT FORSYTH THIS SEASON

II has been announced that Jake
Wells has assigned Emma Bunting and
a new company to the Forsyth for the
winter, and that Miss Bunting and her
players will open the theater on Mon
day, October 7, in William J. Locke's
four-act play, The Morals Of Mar
Gus"
Miss Bunting and the company are
now rehearsing in New York and win
arrive in Atlanta the last Of this week
for scenic rehearsals at the Forsyth
That this is one of the most popular
moves any manager has ever made and
that Miss Bunting is a great local ia
vorite have been evidenced by the ire
mendous demand for reservations reg
istered early Monday as soon as it was
known that the dramatic star would
be here The Forsyth box office will
remain open all of this week to ac-
commoGate seat buyers
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
TRAILS ELOPING HUSBAND
SEEING HIS PENMANSHlP

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 3O.-Mrs. John
Rain. of Alton. ILL.,, recognized her hus-
bands handwriting on a hotel register
in East ST Louis, and this clew led to
the arrest of Rain and Miss Mamie
Tisius. nineteen years old, a pretty
brunette. The couple were arrested at
Iitchfield. III, and We're taken back 10
East ST Louis
Il will go to the penitentiary before
will return to my wife" Rain de
clared. The young woman declined to
make any statement.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
NAT GOODWIN IN PICTURES
WILL REMAIN AT FORSYTH

Many hundreds of people saw Maj
Goodwin play Fagin in Charles Dickens
OLIVER Twist on the picture sheet at
the Forsyth last week, and so great was
the success Of this very interesting
event that the management has ar
ranged TO extend the engagement to in
clude Monday, Tuesday and Wednes
day of this week
The pictures will be seen vice in the
afternoon and twice again at night. !,
is more than interesting, because Of the
fact that it is believed that MI. Good
win will never appear personally be-
fore the public, and those who REGAL.
the splendid entertainer will see him
almost as natural as life in these pic
lures.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
NEW TRIAL FOR NEGRO
SERVING LIFE SENTENCE

MACON. GA. Sept 30,-For the first
time IN the history OF the courts in Bib
county. a negro under life sentence has
been granted a new trial by the court
which tried him The negro. Floyd Jones,
was convicted of wrecking the Dixie FLYER
on April 26 and has already begun his
sentence.
Since the trial two white boys have
confessed their responsibility for the
crime and, although they have left Ma
con. and can not be located, Judge Haw-
llius considered that, under the cirCum-
stances, the negro was entitled TO an
other trial
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
FAIR TRIALS FOR
CUMMING BLACKS
Judge Newt Morris Declares
From the Bench There Will
Be No LynChing.

CUMMING, GA, Sept. 30.-There will
positively be no lynching in Cumming
this week when four negroes. now held
in Jail at Atlanta, are brought here
for trial, declared Judge Newt Morris
from the bench in superior court today.
He said the negroes would be accorded
fair and impartial trials, and. if con-
victed would receive immediate SEN
fences. The law. he said, would be
permitted to take its course and that
there would be four companies of mill
itary here to prevent any riotous out
break.
The prisoners will be brought here
from Atlanta on Wednesday and be put
on trial Thursday, under protection of
two militia companies from Atlanta,
one from Marietta and one from
Gainesville
The people of Forsyth county need
nos come here thinking there will be a
lynching,' said Judge Morris. for
here will be none"
The Judge instructed Sheriff Reid
and other court officials to see that
rome be admitted to the court room
rho could not be seated, as he would
permit no overcrowding or demonstra-
then while the trials are In progress
The father of the young woman who
ded following an attack on her by a
nAgro, which resulted in one lynching
was here today and said he deshed
that the law be permitted to take its
courSe.
Several hundred persons were in
town today for the opening Of court
On Thursday the number is expected
IN Yun into thousands
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
WESTERN MELoDRAMA is
BOOKED FOR THE LYI

A capable company VIII be seen IN
The Little Tenderfoot' at the Lyric
this week. The piece is powerful, with
a we'll defined moral. and requires a
ca st of more than ordinary ability. The
story is somewhat daring and its treat
ment radical departure from the
time worn methods Il also has tender
scenes. full OF feeling. The settings
are said to be handsome and complete.
The Little Tenderfoot" is an inter
esting play. From the rise to the fall
of the curtain the audience finds itself
gripped by the trend Of the play with
its dramatic and emotional situations.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
5lJOU HAS FOUR ACTS
FOR PATRONS THIS WEEK

Four star acts are announced for the
Bijou this week. The program an
nounces the appearance of Harry Bou-
ton and company in comedy magic;
the Oriole Trio, a big singing act, in
the latest popular as well as classical
music: INA and LOrelia a comedy
acrobatic act, and Martin Howard,
king Of buck dancers. These four acts
are in addition to the motion pictures
that viii open and close each perform
ance. Matinees are given every after
noon at 8 o'clock, except Saturday,
when two matinees are given at 80
and 4 o'clock. Night SHOWS a. 100 and
9 O'clock
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-30
ALMA, WHERE DO YOU LlVE?" is
NEXT ON THE ATLANTAS BILL

When the sale of seats opened this
morning at the Atlanta for Alma,
Where Do You Live2' which will be
the attraction Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. there was great number OF
purchasers present This means that
word has been received here Of the pop
ularlty which the brilliant farce with
music attained in New York. This
company Is direct from Webers thea
ter New York city, and is under the
personal m2nag cement of Joe Weber.
Heading the company is Grace Drew.
who scored success in The Chocolate
Soldier"