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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
A TEN ROUND DRAW.
Rivers and Cross Went Route at a
Fast Pace.

New York, April 9.-Joe Rivers, the
Mexican lightweight. and Leach Cross,
of this city, who met here two months
ago in a bout in which Rivers had a
decided advantage. fought ten rounds
to a draw at ST. Nicholas Athletic
club.
Cross made surprisingly good fight.
1t looked at first as if he had been
weakened by making the required
weight-he was down to 1921 ringside,
but in the latter rounds he showed up
stronger than his opponent. Rivers
weighedin at 1873. Rivers had the adj
vantage in the first, second, third and
fifth rounds. The fourth and sixth
were about even, with both men fight
ing hard. The four remaining rounds
went to Cross. In these Rivers APP
peared to slow up and was inclined to
clinch.
In the opening round Rivers landed
several left jabs and right uppercuts
and at infighting was Cross superior.
In the second Rivers landed a damag
ing left hook and right uppercut.
Cross seemingly waiting to find an OPP
ening for his famous right swing.
When the sixth round was reached
Rivers showed the effects of the hard
pace. In the seventh he tripped over
Cross foot, but was up Immediately.
Cross had a good margin in the re-
rounds. 1t was a good draw.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
HUGOTON TO CELEBRATE.
RaiIroadless Counties Welcome Com
ing of the Santa Ee.

Hugoton, Kan. April 9.-Wichita,
Hutchinson, Dodge City and other
leading Commercial clubs in western
Kansas are preparing to send dele
cations and bands to the big barbecue
planned for this place May T. The
celebration will be the largest ever
held in the southwest part of the state
and will celebrate the advent of the
Santa Fe's new Colmor CUTOFF INTO
the former five railroadless counties.
Dodge City merchants will be here
in force with the famous Cowboy band
and the Southwest Veterans associa-
ton has donated the use of its big
supply of tents used to shelter the
old soldiers at it's annual reunion.
Fully 10000 visitors are expected.
Representatives have been sent to
various Commercial clubs in western
Kansas to secure delegations and as
:surances of good crowds are coming in
fast. Tents will be spread over acres
of ground along the new railroad to
accommodate the visitors. Camp
cooks of the pioneer days will super
intend the roasting of whole steers,
hogs and sheep and the entire days
program will conform as nearly as
possible to early day customs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
WANT IRRIGATION
Sixth and Seventh District
Farmers Are Interested.
All Counties Trying to Land
State Experiment Stations.

Larned Kan, April 9.-Western
Kansas irrigation enthusiasts, Com
mercial clubs and boards of county
commissioners are busy devising plans
to secure irrigation experiment sta
lions in their various localities. WORD
was sent over the western third of the
state few days ago that the new state
irrigation board will soon make touF
of the semi-arid counties to locate SIX
experiment stations. Since then each
county has been playing its cards 10
grab a plum. The last legislature re-
Gently appropriated $125,0O0 to in
vestigate irrigation possibilities in the
Sixth and Seventh districts and Great
ed a board to expend the money. The
fund is revolving, however. and the
counties making the largest offers in
land values will likely get the stations
as the state will sell the farms when
the experiments are completed.
The board met for the first time re-
Gently in Topeka and outlined plans
for the tour. 1t decided to try all
forms of irrigation and keep complete
records of all experiments for public
distribution.
Irrigation is the big problem in the
western third of the state and the
contest for the stations will be heated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
MAY BE DROWNED
Cub ShOrtstOp Missing After
Long Absence.
Left the Team at Louisville;
Friends Anxious.

Chicago. April 9.-What has become
of Al Bridwell, the Cub shortstop
The last his teammates saw of him
was at Louisville one week ago Sun
day Reports from Portsmouth, Ohio,
the home of Bridwel1, stated that the
town was inundated and burning.
EVers gave Bridwell permission to go
to the rescue of his family and prop
erty and AL left Louisville by train at
O'Clock in the morning.
His program was to travel by rail
to Ashland, KY. which port is on the
Ohio river forty miles above Ports
reach the inundated town except. by
water, and before starting from Louis
Vile the anxious athlete said he would
make the voyage from Ashland to his
home in a skiff.
At that time the river was up and
booming. The current at Louisville
raced along all of eight miles an hour
and was cluttered up with logs, trees.
roofs. lumber and high priced farms
in solution. Travelling by skiff would
man in the boat knew his business.
Bridwell is an expert. He has hunt
ed and fiShed all his life along the
river and knew the route. His esti-
down from Ashland was five hours.
Eight days have elapsed and nothing
has been heard from the sailor-ath-
lete. Bridwell carried his suit case
CONTAINING d DdSeDdll UNIFORM anu lilc
spiked shoes. AL said he would dress
for the sprint down the river, wearing
the uniform and the baseball shoes.
1t is possible that the skiff was crush
ed in the jam of driftwood. Al may
now be leaping from log to log in his
spiked shoes somewhere between
Memphis and Vicksburg and Shrek
ing loudly for food and assistance.
There is plenty of water.
Or it is possible that Bridwell reach
ed home and is unable to communicate
with Chicago because of the flood.
His intention was to ship the skiff
back to Ashland by steamer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

There is a host of pills, powders. tab
lets and what-not for rheumatism hnt
they all lack the first essential to bein.-
3 natural medicine. To begin with. rbe,,
matiSm is simply name given TO dasje-
nate a variety of pains. and can only be
reached by irrigating the entire blood sun
ply with naturally assimilative anti
dote true. the pains may be eased with
narcotics or the acids may be neutralized
for the time being with other acids ~
these merely temporize and do not even
lead 10 cure. There is but one stand
ard rheumatism remedy and il re1ect-
me pest tnought of the day. 1t is pre-
pared in the great Swift Laboratory in
Atlanta, Ga, and sold in all drug stores
under the name of S. S. S. at $500 n
bottle.
Starvation has been advocated by, r,arv
as a cure for rheumatism. and vet s 3
nccomplishes in fact what fa5distc 20 o
claim in theory and without the nI,nist,
ment OF starvation. Hot SPRINGS an,
sweating are often recommended. hut
S S. S. does all that is expected of tbesa
expensive and weakening methods
1t is conceded by the closest St,,zo,.-
of the subject that rheumatism is cansad
in most cases by an acid condition of the
blood ana aggravated by the remedies
commonly used for relief. In other cases
rheumatism is the result of nerve derras
sion; in still others it is the aefoc+ e
some scrofulous blood condition. baving
been treated with mercury, iodidas a-ra
nc anu other poisonous mineral drugs
TIE recoveries of all these types of
rheumatism by the use of S. S. s Is
Wonderful tribute to the natural ef7coc,-
80 this remarkable medicine, for it is as
s1LnlIa.eo JUST as naturally, just as spe-
eancaIiv' ana Just as well ordained as the
most acceptable, most paIatable and most
readily digested food. Do not fail 70
get bottle of S. S. S. today. Won viii
be astonished at the results If vour
rneumausm Is OF such a nature that voI,
would ike to consult a great sDecia1is+
confident1ally. write to The Svyift Snacieo
Co. 127 Swift Bldg, Atlanta, Ga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
CAUGHT IN BARBED FENCE.
Wire Probably Saved Two-Year-Old
From Coyotes.

Medicine Lodge, Kan. April 9.-The
tWo-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Madison, who live near Hazel
ton. was found entangled in barbed
wire fence by William Kincaid, of
Hazelton. who was driving from hlowa
to his home. Kincaid released the
child and took it to it's parents who
hadbee n searching for it for hours.
Coyotes abound in the locality. but the
child was not bothered by them. 1t
had suffered only from the cold wind
which had filled the air with sand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
ATHLETIC CONTEST MAY 16.
Topeka schools VIII Contest at WASH
burn for Prize.

The annual athletic meet of the To-
peka schools will be held on the Wash
burn college grounds May Is. This date
was decided on at the meeting of the
Topeka Public School Athletic associa-
ton. The board of education has ap-
propriated the sum of $50 for this meet
Prof. S. Fl. Howard. of Sumner. is
school which scores the largest number
of points will be awarded the cham
pionship and an appropriate prize. Par
Elephants will be given prizes for in
dividual prizes. The students of Polk
school won the championship the first
year an quincy won the second meet.
The meet next month will be the third
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
Giants Win on MerkIe's Lucky Hit.

Washington. April 9.-The New
York Nationals won the exhibition
game from the Washington Am ericans,
when, with two men on bases, Merkle
hit fast drive over second base which
took an odd bound and went for a
home run, three men scoring. Mathew
son and Vanguard pitched excellent
ball for New York, while Gallia and
Boehling, Washington recruits, showed
good form. Score: r H E
Washington 20 0 o 1 0 o. 2
New York 30 90 80 o. 2
Batteries-Gallia, Boehling and Ain
smith; Mathewson, Marquard and My
erS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
FORD COUNTY WHEAT GOOD.
Prospects Much Better Than Last
Year.

Dodge City Kan, April 9.-Ford
county produced more wheat than any
other county in Kansas, excepting one,
in 1912. and the crop condition are bet
ter now than they were at the same
time last year.
The wheat is in good condition along
the CoImar cutoff and gives promise
of making a good crop. In practical
" every township in Ford county, the
wheat is in fine condition and the
farmers are elated with the prospects
for the coming season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
Seven Men Get ks"

Lawrence, Kan, April Basket
ball ks" were awarded to seven of
this years basketball team at a meet
ing of the athletic board. The men
so honored were Sproull and Hite, for
wards; Boohm and Weaver, centers;
Dunmire, Smith and Green1ees, guards.
Red" Brown, a last years "K'
man who played forward a good part
of this year, did not receive an en-
blem because he did not participate in
the Nebraska series for the confer
ence championship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
More Troubles for HighIanders.

Newark N. J., April 9.-The lynx of
the New York Americans continued on
their trail when Chances men, minus
their leader, were defeated by the
Newark club of the International
League. In the ninth inning, Third
Baseman Roy Hartze1l was struck by
a foul tip from his own bat and
knocked into Inconsistencies. He had
to be carried off the field.
Score: R.H. E.
New York IL 01O2 001 PIE 2
Newark ...0 0 0 0 6 0 0 *-12 II 2
Batteries-Ford. Heating and Will
liams; Gaskill, Bell end Higgins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
Two Home Runs for Schultz.

who predicted a few days ago that he
would make thirty home runs this
season. drove out two of them and
materially assisted the Chicago Ma
tionals in winning a practice game
from Minnea polls, champions of the
American Association
Score: r H E
Minneapolis oOOOOOoO . 4
Chicago 20 3112 *-1211 1
Batteries-Young and Owen; Hum
phreys, Toney and Heckinger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Philadelphia April I'm an exhibit
ton game, the Philadelphia Americans
defeated the local National League
team by score of to S. Burning. a
youngster of the Americans, pitched a
splendid game up until the eighth in
ming, when he was hit hard and the
Nationals secured all of their runs.
Pennock relieved him in the ninth and
checked the rally. Score: r H f
Nationals 90 0 0 0 0 5 O-5 s 1
Americans -. 1 10 0 0 IS 10 1
Batteries-Moore and Killifer; Durn-
ing, Pennock and Thomas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
TINKER FANS TO C1NCY.
Thousand Boosters of Chicago to At
tend Opening Game.

Chicago, April 9.-Arrangements
were completed last night for a spe-
cial train which is to carry 1000 Joe
Tinker Boosters to the opening base
ball game of the season at Cincinnati
Thursday. President Hermann of the
Cincinnati club telephoned here that
there was every prospect of the
grounds being in good condition.
Pittsburg will be the attraction. The
Chicago friends of Tinker will leave
at o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Lincoln News: The Lincoln athletes are
going against curve pitching down Ia
Texas and it is refreshing to know that
they were able to pile up as many as
eleven hits in single game Eleven hits
will win four ball games of of five. The
Lincoln Fingers, quite naturally. can't go
the pace as well as the Texas twirlers.
who have had the benefit of several
weeks of warm weather and, almost to a
man. are ready to hurl in midseason form.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
LENoRA ELECTS OFFICERS.
Only One Ticket in FfeId-F'ew Wom
en- Vote.

Lenora, Kan, April 9.-At the city
election held here Monday R E Joe
obs was elected mayor, F. E. Gather.
c. W. Ward, j. V. Barbo, w. l. Leidig
and NJ. E. Tilton ere elected concil-
men, D. S. Palmer was elected police
Judge There was only the one ticket
in the field and these gentlemen being
Young business men of the progressive
type were the unanimous choice of the
citizens.
There were but few women votes
cast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Manager Jack Holland expects to land
a big league castoff in return for either
Powell or Gossett, and this player un-
doubtedly will be a twiTler who will be
able to help Chellette, Crutcher aai
Chief Johnson. 1t is possible, however,
that the Indian will not play with the
Drummers. as it is said he does not want
to return to ST. Joseph. AS Holland has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

An American league critic remarks that
things will run better for Frank Chance
as manager of the Yankees than they did
for WoIyerton because Arthur Irwin
won't be acting as scout. Irwin is most
prolific in shooting hams at a manager,
SAYS this critic, and Wolverton was COM
PEELED to waste much time experimenting
with the bunch of fourth-raters Irwin
kept sending him every other day he
will find that Chance has nerve enough to
turn them all down if he tries any of his
fine work hereafter"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Addington has been engaged as the
manager of the Clay Center baseball
team for the coming season. He played
third base for the Minneapolis team in
the league last year. He is said to be
a good player and has shown talent
as leader of men, 1t is believed he
will make a good manager for the Clay
Center team
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Rev. DIR. Tiff of Denver, Col, a mis-
sionary evangelist, raised nearly $4,000
Sunday for the purpose of paying the
Indebtedness on the church, and of
providing funds for finishing the in
terror of the building. The basement
of the new church was completed last
season and has been used since for
services. Work on the auditorium will
now sooE be commenced and pushed
to completion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
Exhibition Games.

Boston, April 9.-Boston American
League, 5: Harvard college, 0.
BaitimoTe, Aprli t o,,+ tb. 6 Rsiiir NE
Internationals, to 0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

peka Kaws and in every blooming ball
game is busting the bulb for triple OF a
homer. 1t is time that Western league
pitchers began setting up their pins to
discover TIE weak spot in Mr.. McLarry's
hitting armor. Otherwise we can readily
predict the shattering of a fine collection
of Western league fences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

ST. Joseph News-Press: The fight for
the position as second catcher with the
Cincinnati team is between Harry Chap
man. formerly of Topeka and Sioux City,
and Blackburn, an Ohio semipro The
Cincy scribes on the training trip declare
that Chapman is showing great power In
his arm and his throwing to bases is COM
pared with Jimmy Archer of the Cubs.
Tom Clarke will be the first catcher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE.
One Hundred Minister'S Hold Session
in England.

EmporiL, Kan, April 9.-More than
100 ministers are in attendance at the
state ministerial institute of the Chris
tan church. holding three days ses-
sion here. President Kerschner, of the
Fort Worth Christian university, was
the principal speaker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Lincoln News: The training trip is pro-
ducing the expected crop of injuries.
Willis Cole has been out of the game for
several days, Tom Carney had a finger
nail knocked off his throwing flipper, and
Frank Dessau has been battling with an
attack of blood poison all of the in
valids, however, are reported to be re
covering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Sioux City Journal: Oklahoma City is a
bIoomer for fair. The White Sox-Omaha
games drew less than 500 at each session.
The park is poorly located and dinky
street car line has difficulty in transport
ing what few fans who desire to see the
game to the park. That burg would do
right we'll in the Western league
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
Lehigh Wins First Game.

Lehigh. Kan. April 9.-The first
game of baseball here this season was
played at Doles park, the Lehigh boys
winning by score of to ?.
The Lehigh players pounded the OPP
posing pitchers offerings to all parts
of the lot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
UNIPIRES ASSIGNED,

Ban johnson Chooses Indicator
Handlers.
Chicago, April 9.-President John
son of the American League last night
announced the following assignments
of umpires for the opening games on
Thursday of this week:
At observation-disclosures and Fer
guson.
At St Louis-Evans and Hide
brand.
AT Boston-Dinneen and Hart
At Washington-Connol and Nc
GreeVY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

That team that went up against Omaha
the other day, of course, is not the one
Denver intends winning the pennant with
Hendricks will buy another.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Owner Barney Dreyfuss. of the Pirates,
says that Bobby Byrne's injury is not Sc
Will be in shape to play the first game OF
the season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

A new face will be seen in the short
field when IzZy's Battlers face Jack Hoi-
lands Drummers in the opening game OF
the Western league season at st. Joseph
on April Is. Paul Sentell, a Southern
Lacquer who played with New Orleans a
nart of last wear. has been selected by
Boss Isbell to fill Kores' shoes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Cliff HeaIy. last years spitball star with
the Denver club, is suspended. Healy was
the most determined of the Grizzly hold
outs this year, absolutely refusing a sal
arv cut Healy declares now that lie VIII
remain in Denver and play semiprofes-
SiOnal ball.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
SERMONS GOES TO REDS.
Ex-Cub Trailer Lands Berth With
Tinker.

Chic; April 9.-"Doc'' Sermons,
whose resignation as trainer of the
chicago Nationals was embellished by
a blow to Manager Ever's jaw, signed
a contract today to train the Cincin-
natl team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

HilIyard Won Over Waterman: Wom-
en- Were Busy.

I4akin. Kan, April 81. L. Hillyard
was elected mayor yesterday over c.
II Waterman, by a big majority. This
election brought back memories of by
gone days as it was the hottest fight
in years over a city election in Lakin.
Both men are prosperous young bus
mess men and prominent The fight
was carried on by friends of both par
ties. the women taking a prominent
part and a large Vote was cast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
MEDICINE LODGE ELECTS.
Entire Citizens Ticket in Without
ODDOSitiOn.

Medicine Lodge. Kan, April 9.-The
entire Citizens ticket headed by Sam
ueI Griffin, mayor. was elected without
opposition in the city election here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

The governors signature is all that i
needed to give Colorado law perznittin.
ten-round boxing contests The bill ha
been passed by the state senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
wAGNER's INJURIES SLIGHT.
Be i'm Game in Few DAVIS, Says Bone
setter Reese.

youngstown, Ohio. April 9.-After
making an examination of Hans Wag-
ner's injured knee. 'Bonesetter" Reese
said the trouble consisted in a mis-
placement of a cartilage in the left
knee. but the ailment is not serious.
He said the famous ShortStop will be
able to play in three days. Wagner
will participate in the opening game
of the season between the Pirates and
the Cincinnati Reds, it was declared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
ON THE BENCH.

Rim Hagerman pitched against Phil
Douglas in the Pacific Coast league and
Portland beat Frisco 2 to l. HaSerman
allowed the Seals but two hits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Arlington to Manage Clay Center.
Clay Center, Kan, April 9.-MaS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Indications now are that Joe Lott and
Edgar Bright will not wear an Omaha
uniform this season. Whether Neff will
be retained as utility infielder will depend
upon whether he can beat Scanlon to the
job.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

always been very accommodating about
allowing discontinued players to go when
they can make deals for themselves it is
probable that the big CHIEF will be
sold or traded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09
RAISES FUNDS FOR CHURCH.

Garden City Methodist to Pay Off
Debt on Building.
Garden City, Kan, April 9.-Tbe
Methodist brethren with the aid of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Although Manager Arbogast has said
there will be no cutting down of the squad
until the team returns to Omaha for the
opening, games of the week just closing
have demonstrated that two land probably
three recruits must be sent back for more
permanent employment in the O'Neill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-09

Lincoln News: Polly McLarry is pound
ing the ball all over the lot for the To-