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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06
Pitcher Has Chickenpox.

Emporia, Kan. April 6.-Eugene
Norris, southpaw pitcher, upon
whom the College of Emporia is re-
lying much for baseball success this
season, has the chickenpox and will
be unable to work for several weeks.
His sickness greatly weakens the
pitching staff for the hard road trip
next week, which includes games with
st. Marys, Manhattan and Kansas uni
versity. Outside of the twirlers, the
team is in fair condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06
PURSES AND PROMOTER GONE.
So There Was No Prize Fight in Pitts
burg.

Pittsburg, Kan, April 6.-Four
amateur prize fighters, a policeman
and a fight hungry crowd gathered in
a hall last night where two boxing
matches had been scheduled to be
staged. The time for the first bout to
around for the fight promoter, "cham-
pion Norwegian lightweight wrestler
and general athletic promoter. He
had the purses. But the promoter
didn't come. Finally a self constituted
committee started out to find him. A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06
ROW COSTS THEIR PLACES.
Downs Lucky One of Columbus Clique
Which Hurt Team.

Columbus, o.. April 6.-The final
curtain has almost been rung on a
drama which was started in the Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06

Drake, Washburn, Baker, Morning
side, Kansas Aggies. st. Louis, William
Jewell and Westminster.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06
TRAINING SEASON RESULTS.

Joplin, Mo-, April 6.-BurIington of
the Central association USE four pitch
ers and three catchers and was badly
defeated by Omaha of the Western
league. Score: r. H. z.
Omaha .................19 % 2
Burlington 3 10 13
Observation-Disclosures and Rhodes, Ar
bogast; Bremser, Ward, Fields, Smith
and Croud, McCaskhill, Parlow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06
Clay IS, Lowman ii.

Score by Innings: r. H. e.
Clay .................6 o 611O2 O-1S 81 8
LoWman . 3 Ola II 5
Observation-Disclosures, Lewis and McCord;
Ward, Eysen and SPAIN.
The game scheduled between Catholics
and Garfield was postponed. The game
was for Wednesday and was given to
Clay school by Weber, president of the
league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06

world to work for. says that the in
gratitude of these men is amazing.
He. too, is determined that the CLIQUE
must be wiped out entirely
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06
Summer Ii. Har1

Sumner ii, Harrison 8.
Score by innings: R.HE.
Sumner .............1 3 2 2 0 Ala IL
Harrison ............2 Il 2 8 0 0-9 10
Batteries-Becker, Oman, Logan and
Gregory; Logan, Gregg, Mullinix and
Runneals, Weber.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06

Indianapolis April 6.-Errors by the
Indianapolis American association team
gave the game to the Chicago Nation
ais, to g. Score: r. H. E.
Indiana polls al 4
Batteries-Ritchie Smith and Archer:
Robertson, Kimball and Pearce and
McCarty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06

Springfield. O., April 6.-The New
York Americans first team defeated the
local Central league club, to 1. Score:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06
OF THE TEAMS.

WARD SCHOOL LEAGUE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06

Batterles-CaldweH and Street, Gill
bert; Smith and Mckee, Blackburn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06

van; Stoffer, Weber. Angle. Plympto
and Wacob. Clemens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-06

Louisville, KY. April 6.-Timely hit
ting helped the local team of the Amer
lean association to pie twelve runs
against the seven scored by the Detroit
American league team here. The locals
got 10 hits off Remenas and Dubuc.
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st. Joseph, Mo. April 6.--The Chicago
American second team defeated the ST.
Joseph Western league club 10 to 8. The
game was loosely played. Score:
r H z
Chicago Observation-Disclosures. 4 6
d. Joseph o IL D
Batteries-White, Scott and Kreitz,
Carney; Freeman, Johnson, Hill and
Castle.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-05-04

ing unlawful methods in conducting
his inquisitorial examinations.
stop your lyingl" he said fierce
ly. Tell the truth, or wen keep you
here until you do. The motive is
clear. You came for money. You
were refused, and you did the trick"
Suddenly producing the revolver,
and holding it well under the light,
SO that the rays from the electrolier
fell directly on its highly polished
surface, he shouted:
Howard Jeffries. you shot Robert
Underwood, and you shot him with
this pistol"
Howard gazed at the shining sur
face Of the metal as If fascinated. He
spoke not a word. but his eyes be-
came riveted on the weapon until his
face assumed a vacant stare. From
the scientific standpoint, the act of
hypnotism had been accomplished.
In his nervous and overfatigued state,
added to his susceptibility to quick
hypnosis, he was now directly under
the influence of Capt. Clinton's
stronger will He was completely re-
ceptive. The past seemed all a blur
on his mind. He saw the flash of
steel and the police captains angry,
determined-looking face. He felt he
was powerless to resist that will any
longer. He stepped back and gave
a shudder, averting his eyes from the
binding steel. Capt. Clinton quickly
followed up his advantage:
you committed this crime, Howard
Jenriesl" he shouted, fixing him with
a stare. To his subordinate he
shouted: Didn't he, Maloney?"
He killed him all right" echoed
Maloney.
His eyes still fixed on those of his
victim, and approaching his face
close to his, the captain shouted;
you did it, Jefrriesl Come on. own
upl Let's have the truth You shot
Robert Underwood with this reyolyer.
You did It. and you can't deny Iii Yss
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-05-04

Howard Jeffries, bankers son, under
the evil influence of Robert Underwood,
q fellow-student at Yale leads a life Of
dissipation, marries the daughter of a
gambler who died in prison, and is dis
owned by his father He tries to get work
and fails. A former college chum makes
a business proposition to Howard which
requires 5000 cash, and Howard is broke
Robert Underwood. who has been re-
PULSED by Howard's wife, Annie, in his
college days, and had once been engaged
to Alicia, Howard's stepmother, has
apartments at the Astrura. Howard de-
cides to ask Underwood for the $1,000 he
needs. Underwood, taking advantage of
his intimacy with Mrs. Jeffries, Sr, be-
comes a sort of social highwayman. Dis
covering his true character she denies
him the house. Alicia receives note from
Underwood, threatening suicide. Art
dealers for whom he has been acting as
commissioner, demand an accounting. He
calls in an intoxicated condition. He asks
Underwood for 5000 and is told by the
latter that he is In debt up to his eyes.
Howard drinks himself into maudlin
condition, and goes to sleep on a divan.
A caller is announced and Underwood
draws a screen around the drunken
sleeper Alicia enters. She demands a
promise from him that he will not take
his life, pointing to the disgrace that
would attach to herself. Underwood re-
fuses to promise unless she will renew
Underwood kills himself. The report Of
the pistol awalens Howard. He stumbles
over the dead body of Underwood. Reali-
King his predicament he attempts to flee
and is met by Underwood's valet. How
ard Is turned over to the police.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-05-04

already enough evidence to send you
to the chair!"
Howard shook his head helplessly.
Weakly he replied:
This constant questioning is ma
king me dizzy. Good Godl What's
the use of questioning me and ques-
tioning me? know nothing about
it."
why did you come here7" thun-
dered the captain.
I've told you over and over again.
We're old friends. l came to borrow
money. He owed me a few hundred
dollars when we were at college to.
gether, and tried to get it. I've told
you so many times. You won't be-
lieve me. My brain is tired. I'm thor
oughly exhausted. Please let me go,
My poor wife won't know what's the
matter"
Never mind about your wife,
growled the captain. We've sent for
her. How much did you try to Dor.
row."
Howard was silent a moment, as II
racking his brain. trying to remem-
Der.
"a thousand-two thousand. l for
get. / think one thousand"
did he say he'd lend you the mon
ey?" demanded the inquisitor.
NO" replied the prisoner. with hest
tation. He couldn't-he-poor chap
he"
"Ahl" snapped the captain. He re-
fused-that led to words. There was
quarrel. and" Suddenly leaning
forward until his face almost touched
Towards, he Kissed rather than
spoke: You shot himl"
Howard gave an involuntary ster
backward, as If he realized the trar
being laid for him
mo, mol" he cried.
Quickly following up his advantage
Capt. Clinton shouted dramatically:
You lie! He was found on the
door in this room-dead. You were
trying to get out OF the house with
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-05-04
As You Like IL.

The aged. worn. and guileless-look-
ing individual sauntered up to the
desk of the clerk in a southern hotel.
and quavered. as be drew from his
wallet yellow bill. Friend, will you
kindly give me five silver dollars in
exchange for this memento OF the
good old confederate days?"
The clerk glanced quickly at the
proffered bill. smiled to himself. tossed
It into the drawer, and counted out
the five dollars. When the guileless-
looking individual had gone. the clerk
examined the bill he had Just taken
In He found that It was, or was not
a good U. s. bill Either way you
take It, It makes a story. 1t has never
been decided which is the better way.
Puck
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-05-04

out being seen. You hadn't even
stopped to wash the blood soff your
hands. All you fellers make mistakes.
You relied on getting away unseen.
You never stopped to think that the
blood on your hands would betray
YOU" Grufly he added: Nov, come,
what's the use of wasting all this
timer 1t won't go so hard with you
II you own up. You killed Robert
Underwood"
Howard shook his head. There was
pathetic expression of helplessness
on his face
Il didn't kill him." he faltered. II
was asleep on that sofa woke up.
It was dark. l went out. wanted to
get home. My wife was waiting for
me-"
Now I've caught you lying" inter
rupted the captain quickly. You told
the coroner you saw the dead man and
feared you would be suspected of his
murder, and so tried to get away I'M
SEEN" Turning to his men, he added:
How is that. Maloneyf Did the pris-
oner say thatf"
The sergeant consulted his back
notes, and replied:
Eyes, Cap. that's what he said.-
Suddenly Capt Clinton drew from
his hip pocket the revolver which he
had found on the floor near the dead
mans body. The supreme test was
about to be made. The willy police
captain would now play his trump
card. 1t was not without reason that
his enemies charged him with employ.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-05-04

he kept pounding the unhappy youth
with searching questions.
BY this time Towards condition was
pitiable to witness. His face was
white as death. His trembling lips
could hardly articulate. It was with
the greatest difficulty that he kept on
his feet. Every moment he seemed
about to fall. At times he clutched the
table nervously. for fear he would
stumble. Several times, through sheer
exhaustion, he sat down. The act was
almost involuntary. Nature was CIV
ing way
Il can't stand any MORE" he MUIR
INJURED. Whats the good of all these
questions? / tell you | didn't do it,
He sank helplessly on to chair. His
eyes rolled in his head. He looked as
If he would faint.
stand upl" Numbered the captain
angrily.
Howard obeyed mechanically. al
though he reeled in the effort. To
steady himself. he caught hold OF the
table. His strength was fast ebbing.
He was losing his power to resist.
The captain saw he was weakening,
and he smiled with satisfaction. He'd
soon get confession out of him. Sud.
denly bending forward. so that his
fierce, determined stare glared right
into Towards half closed eyes. he
shouted:
you did It and you know you did,"
MOI" replied Howard weakly.
These repeated denials are use
lessl" shouted the captain. There's
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-05-04
CHAPTER x.

The clock licked on, and still the
merciless browbeating went on. They
had been at It now five long. weary
hours. Through the blinds the gray
daylight outside was creeping its way
in. All the policemen were exhaust.
ed. The prisoner was on the verge of
collapse. Maloney and Patrolman
Delaney were doing on chairs, but
Capt Clinton, a marvel OF iron will
and physical strength, never relaxed
for a moment. Not allowing himself
10 weaken or show signs Of fatigue,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-05-04
CHAPTER DISCONTINUED.

But what's the good Of sitting here
In this death house?" protested How
ard. Take me to the station II
must go. It's intolerable to sit any
longer here"
The captain beckoned to Maloney.
mot so fast, young man. Before
we go to the station we want to ask
you a few questions. Don't we, Ma
loney2"
The sergeant came over, and the
captain whispered something In his
ear Howard shivered. Suddenly
turning to his prisoner, the captain
shouted in the stern tone OF COM
mand:
Get upi"
Howard did as he was ordered He
felt he must There was no resisting
that powerful brute's tone OF authori-
ty. Pointing to the other side of the
table, the captain went on:
stand over there where l can look
at you'll"
The two men now faced each other.
the small table alone separating
them. The powerful electrolier over
head cast its light full on How
ards haggard face and on the cap
tain's scowling features. Suddenly
Maloney turned off every electric
light except the lights in the elect
roller. the glare of which was inten-
sifed by the surrounding darkness.
The rest of the room was in shadow.
One saw only these two figures
standing wildly out in the strong
light-the white-faced prisoner and
his stalwart inquisitor In the dark
background stood Policeman Delaney.
Close at hand was Maloney taking
notes.
"You did 1t, and you know you did
It'll" Numbered the captain, fixing his
eyes on his trembling victim.
Il did not do It," replied Howard
slowly and firmly, returning the police
mans stare.
you're lying!" shouted the captain.
"Pm not lying" replied Howard
calmly.
The captain glared at him for a
moment and then suddenly tried new
tactics.
why did you come here7" he de-
manded.
Il came to borrow money"
did you get it?"
"No-he said he couldn't give It to
me-"
Then you killed him"
Il did not kill him." replied Howard
positively.
Thus the searching examination
went on, mercilessly. tirelessly. The
same questions, the same answers. the
same accusations. the same denials.
hour after hour The captain was
tired, but being a giant in physique,
he could stand it. He knew that his
victim could not 1t was only ques-
ton of time when the latter's resist
ance would be weakened Then he
would stop lying and tell the truth.
That's all he wanted-the truth.
you shot him!"
II did not"
you're lyingi"
I'm not lying-its the truth"
So 1t went on, hour after hour. re-
lentlessly, pitilessly. while the patient
Maloney, in the obscure background,
took notes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24
.JIYHAWKER JOTS

w. H. Knecht, of Wamago, propaDly
doesn't miss many trains
An alternative suggested by the Bald
win Ledger: If you don't like the
weather, order some other kind.
Corn Is coming up in many fields,
reports the Wilson County Cltlzen' III
| its Twenty-Five Years Ago column
Tbere Is remedy for almost every
human MISUNDERSTANDING a sweIeo
head. says the Onaga Herald. What is
it?
Who is going to hold the babies while
the women hold the Offices? inquiries
the Sweden correspondent of the Cove
County Republican-Gazette.
An Indiana man died the other day,
having smoked inveterately for ninety
seven years, notes the Altoona tribune,
and it adds: 1t gets 'em finally.
If a man would lead a contented life,
advises the Lyons Republican, he must
keep on the best terms with his stom-
ach, his conscience and his wife.
The fishermen who ventured out last
Sunday, reports the Wamego Reporter,
paid little attention to taking anything
cold along Overcoats and mittens
came in handy.
Don't hate every man who owns a
twenty-dollar bill, urges the Perry
Mirror. See If there is not some hon
orable means by which you can separ-
ate him from it.
An agent selling aluminium kitchen
utensils was in town this week, reports
the Dickinson County News. One of
the arguments he put up to the women
was that granite ware caused appen-
dicitis.
This is promising year for all kinds
of crops, including politicians, says the
Ness County News. Be sure and have
some choice specimens for exhibit at
the county fair-we mean farm and.
garden products, not politicians. The
latter will be in evidence without price.
A horse dealer was showing a horse
to a prospective buyer, running him
back and forward for a few minutes
he stopped and said to the buyer:
What do you think of his coat? Isn't
he a dandy?" The buyer, noticing the
horse had the heaves, replied: yes, I
like his coat, but don't like his pants
-Netawaka Talk.
A hint to advertisers by the Liberal
News: Trying to win a girls love by
taking her aunt buggy riding is like
an attempt to do business without ad-
vertising. The aunt enjoys the buggy
ride, but it doesn't help your cause
with the girl. The merchant who wants
to win home folks trade will win if he
plugs persistently through these col
umns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24

not had the wool pulled over their
eyes; who are not disposed to look at
matters unjust1y, unreasonably, or in
sanely, know full well. that President
Taft is not swerved in the slightest.
from the pathway of right and justice,
by any trust. or other combination;
Notwithstanding Theodore Roosevelt's
slurs.
1t is high time for the people to call
halt ON the colonel's rantings. NO
man with a grain of real ability
would ever dream of interfering with,
or upsetting these magnificent plans
to bring prosperity, and advance the
public welfare.
What the people want in the presi-
Dental Office is a man, of common
sense, fully competent to serve the
people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24

PRIDE.

Pride.
Pride goes before a fall, the old
saw says, but bear in mind, gentle
reader, that is not the kind OF pride
we preachers in pulpit and press de-
llsht to encourage. Humble pride,
home pride. town pride community
pride and justifiable pride in work
we'll done are the brands that meet
our approval Doubtless, also, they
are the kinds that are checked o. K.
in the recording angels list of hui
man traits.
The pride thai lives by support of
mirror, a genealogical history or
the vote of a packed caucus, is a very
different kind, and it doesn't grade
very high either with angels, clergy
or lay curateS. 1t does have its own
reward, and it does fool a few. we'll
admit, but it never receives a very
hearty endorsement from those who
think.
Be proud OF the blisters earned in
gardening or lacking carpets for the
wife; be proud of the beauties of the
old home town, whether given by a
gracious providence or carefully nur-
tured by the city dads; be proud of
the schools where our coming citi-
zenS are being cultivated and pruned.
and of the patient, energetic school
ma ans who are doing it; be proud of
the prevalent clearly spirit that keeps
physical and moral disease out of our
vicinity; be proud of our honest en-
ergetic, sympathetic, peace-loving
cheerful fellow workers and fellow
townsmen. But don't have apoplexy
over the great share you are contrib
uting to all these blessings.
You are entitled to just so much
pride-the kind scored in the grade
books aforementioned-as you earn,
by taking your place and doing your
work as a friend and citizen, as a
homebuilder and community lover
Minneapolis Messenger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24
GLOBE SIGHTS
BY THE ATCHISOF GLOBE.

An invitation is sometimes a good tEing
to stay home on.
Some things are SO bad that nutmeg
will improve them a good deal
A man loses more things in his pockets
than he ever loses out of them.
It is possible however, that Old Dog
Tray preferred that kind of company.
Neither can we do much for the stranger
who insists calling US Brother
It always seems to us that woman can
make Insinuating Remarks more effec-
lively than a man can.
Neither does woman have to go
aboard a steamship to secure her rights
and something more.
Feed is getting so high that only the
plutocrats can keep a COW in town and
sell milk to the neighbors.
Regardless of what means for safety
will be taken hereafter, there will always
be some way of getting killed.
Seats on the band wagon are so cont
Portable that there are always many who
don't care who does the driving
Motorists have great confidence in their
cars but it is carrying it too far to ask
the machine to climb a tree or break the
broad lump record.