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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

been lambasted for $55 with your
eyes wide open! You'd better let Mrs.
Bowser deal with such chaps after
this
But what does she know Of such
fOlks?" protested Mr.. Bowser
"A heap more than you do, I
should say, If you are SO easily taken
in. Well. well. 1 wouldn't have be-
lieved it!'
AS the situation was somewhat en-
barrasstng, the neighbor didn't stay
long. and when he had taken his de-
parture Mr.. BOwser sat down to chew
the bitter cud. He had been chewing
for about twenty minutes and WON
dering how he could get even with
MRS Bowser when the bell rang. and
he made his way to the door ana
opened it to find the same business
failure on the step again.
You will excuse me. 1 know" said
the man. but 1 have a diamond pin
didn'tss show you. 1t IL q pin my wife
gave me on my fortieth birthday,
when everything was going well with
us. AS it is worth $3.50. I thought I
could easily get rid Of 1t among your
neighbors for $50 or $40, but I find
that l can't. Your exceeding Kindness
to me and your desire to help me
maintain my standard OF integrity led
me to hope"
Come I'M" interrupted Mr. Bowser.
The man entered the hall and OPEN
Se a Rf~oeCOOAA0 OOA " REVEAL d OIae
mond pin reposing on a nest of red
cotton.
'.You-you have a diamond pin to
sell me?" said Mr.. Bowser in a strange
hard voice.
Yes; thought to keep 1t from my
creditors but my conscience won't let
me. 1t is worth $3.50. but owing to
circumstances@"
Then Mr.. Bowser jumped on him.
The man of integrity was taken by
surprise and rolled on the floor, but
he soon recovered, and there was q
scrap that upset the hall tree. tickled
the cat half to death and made the
dust fly. 1t lasted five minutes, and
then Mr.. Bowser got the door open
and lifted" the man Of integrity out
into the cold and cruel world and
turned to find Mrs. Bowser on the
stairs.
''well?" she queried a. he dared
at her and puffed like an old engine
set going for the fall and winter
trade, have you gone out Of the jew.
elry business?''
He slowly extended his arm ana
shook his finger at her and tried to
answer back. but his emotions were
too great.
II you have" she continued ~ she
turned and began to ascend, YOU'D
better lock up and come to bed and
let me rub you down with witch
Copyright. 1915, by the
Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

beginning indoor practice and famil-
iariz;ng themselves with balls and
bats and blue fingers. Cooper college
has procured a musician as coach,
nounced its schedule, K. U. is lining
up pitching staff and Guy 8. Low
man at Aggieville is wearing a smile
that he hasn't displayed since the last
baseball season closed-basebail is the
longest suit in Mr.. Lowman's ward
robe Of athletic endeavors and he is
proud Of it.
At Washburn the baseball bug is as
active as in other Kansas schools, and
Mr.. Gray expects to have his advance
Washburn has about five Of last years
team to build her nine on. and it is
reported that there is plenty Of new
material lin the bushes" The only
thing Washburn will have to contend
with will be the small and insignifi-
cart matter of finances. The basket
ball season has drained the athletic
Golfers low, but the Ichabods are pref
ty much like Hiram's goat in that
they can always cough up whatever is
necessary to flag the train when they
want 1t to stop SO that they can get
on. 1t is time for Washburn to do in
baseball what K. U. has just done in
basketball and what Nebraska did in
football last fall
With golf at the Country club and
at Gage park, a number Of prominent
topeka citizens have now petitioned
the city commissioners to provide a
pubic golf course. There is no doubt
put goIf is gaining in popularity
by leaps and bounds and is passing
from an old mans exercise and q rich
mans folly into a sport of the masses.
Last year both golf and tennis Caught
fore in all parts of the United states.
me increasing popularity Of both was
very evident in Topeka, and indica-
lions are that this summer will see
the ranks of both continue to swell.
6otn are sports of gripping nature
and whenever you get the habit 81
either, the habit always gets YOU Both
are clean sports that furnish exercise.
recreation and amusement, and there
Is every reason why they should be
popular.
| However, there is a general feeling
that both golf and tennis are gaining
their popularity at the expense of the
good old American game of baseball.
and those who are most interested in
baseball do not feel any too kindly
towards either In fact, it is rumored
that even the big leagues felt the eff
fects of gold and tennis last season,
and 1t Is entirely possible that this is
one OF the reasons why baseball was
no more OF financial success than II
was. If this is fact. it is also posi-
bic that baseball has foe in the field
that is much more deadly than q
dozen Federal leagues, European wars
and other socalled disturbances. How
ever, II the old fan decides he can ge1
more pleasure out of his off after
moons by chasing over a golf course
or swatting a tennis ball over a net
than by sitting on a hard board watch.
ing somebody else get exercise, it il
nobody's business and nobody has 8
right to sQueaL Different kinds OF
sport like almost everything else
usually have to submit to the inevita-
bic law OF the survival Of the fittest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

he wanted for his wife's birthday ring
was $40, and that was only one-third
OF its cost. 1t grieved him to part with
it, but what was grief compared to
integrity or character? AS the tears
began to appear, Mr.. BOwser sent him
off with $40 in his pocket and return
ed to Mrs. Bowser to say:
''How you can steel your heart
against the cries of humanity the way
you do is a wonder to me. You doubt
less would have turned that poor man
away with a stab in the back!"
And saved $40!" she CURLY re-
piled.
DO you mean that this ring isn't
worth fully $10O?" he clustered.
Il don't believe it's worth So"
woman, do you take me for a
fool?" shouted Mr.. Bowser with furious
gesture as he danced around and
frightened the cat under the piano.
II think I know a man of integrity
when 1 see one. I also think 1 know
a diamond ring from a side of sole
had your contemplate spirit I'd go"
He walked about for a few minutes.
breathing hard and perspiring under
the collar, and nothing further was
said on the subject. The cat gradual
ly recovered her courage, the fire
turned to hover over all. when the
bell rang away. Again Mr.. Bowser
went to the door. 1t was the man of
integrity returned.
pray, excuse me-" he said as he
crowded his way into the hall, but
you were SO kind to me about the
ring. have returned to show you
this watch. I have thought to keep
1t from my creditors. but conscience
stings me. 1t is a watch that cost
me $50, but under the circum-
stances"
Mr.. Bowser. will you step here a
moment?" interrupted Mrs. Bowser.
He had no intention of buying the
watch. He meant TO get rid Of the
man at once, but Mrs. Bowser's inter-
ference nettled him. He changed his
plans. Turning to the man he said:
1.-The watch Is well worth $50, and
should be glad to give you that sum
to help you settle with your creditors,
but have only SIS in my pocket"
Then I'll take that" sighed the
business failure, with a CULVER in his
voice. II want to settle a claim. at
once-tonight-a know that 1 shall
have at least cold potatoes for break
fast It grieves me-but-take 1t
along
Mrs. Bowser called again, but Mr..
Bowser passed over the money, patted
the man of integrity on the shoulder
and closed the door after him. Then
he returned to the sitting room. placed
watch and ring on the mantel. and sat
down without q word. After quar-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
MOTORCYCLISTS MEET.
Kansas Shortgrass Touring Club Will
Be ReOrgauiZed at Hutchinson.

Be ReOrganiZed at Hutchinson.
Hutchinson, Kan, Feb. 27.-The
Kansas ShOrtgraSS Touring club,
which was the largest body of motor
cycle riders in the United States two
years ago, is to be recognized and a
tour promoted the coming summer.
DR.. B. Patterson Of Pratt, formerly
national president of the Federation
Of American Motorcyclists, and pres
ident of the Shortgrass club, has issued
a call for meeting to be held at the
Reno hotel in Hutchinson tonight. The
club will be reformed, new officers
elected and plans made for one big
tour, and possibly two the coming
summer.
p. E. Zimmerman, known to all
motorcyclists as "Zim,'' e. M. Hard
ing OF Topeka, Pliny Simpson and G.
E. Woodell Of Wichita, DIR. Patterson
and his daughter, Miss Inez Patterson
Of Pratt, who have ridden on every
trip made by the club, M. M. Huyett,
Of Salina, 'Speck' Warner Of Ellis
worth, and many other out Of town
celebrities in the pop-pop world are
to be here for the meeting.
Two years ago the club promoted
and held run from Hutchinson to
Denver for the national convention.
1t was the largest and longest tour
ever undertaken by an organized club.
1t is understood plans are under way
to have a tour to the California expo
sitions and it is possible this may be
done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

He Aids . Man Who Wanted to Pay
His Debes.

1t was quiet evening in the Bow
ser sitting-room. with the family cat
purring in three languages and Mr..
BowSer lingering over the end Of his
cigar and reading the paper. when
there came q ring at the bell Mr..
was expecting a neighbor to call. and
as he opened the door he found
rather seedy, middle-aged man walt
ing to say to him:
My dear sir, want . moments
conversation with you ON q strictly
business affair.""
He was admitted in q grudging way.
and. bringing a rueful smile to his
face and speaking in confidential
tones. he continued:
after fifteen years OF hard work
have made q failure in business.
could swindle my customers or go into
bankruptcy, but my conscience will
not permit me. / wish to pay dollar
Tor dollar. To do 50 I must sacrifice
everything. even to my wife's jewels.
Here is diamond ring which wish
to get rid OF and turn the money over
to heartlees creditor who would
even deprive my children Of bread.
Will you name a price for it?''
If it's straight business failure. you
are not required to sell the shirt on
your back" replied Mr.. Bowser.
But it's a matter Of conscience, you
see- I said I'd pay a hundred cents
on the dollar, and I'll do it If I have
to go barefoot. Will you show that
ring to your wife? ?"
Mr.. Bowser had been gum-gamed
two or three times. and was rather
suspicious, but he took the ring and
walked back to the sitting-room.
Don't buy 1t at any price!" said
Mrs. Bowser. as she looked at it. Its
probably some snide affair, and the
man is no doubt q fraud, who thinks
to take advantage Of your innocence -
DO you mean that the man takes
me for a fool on sight?" exclaimed MI.
Bowser, as he flushed up.
HE may not. but think he's look
ing for a soft snap"
"Oh, you do? That's you to q dot!
Always suspicious and distrustful and
always hard hearted. I shall buy the
ring"
Then you'll be sWindled!'
mot If know 1t. I shall simply
do my duty by helping an honest man
out Of a hole.''
Mr.. Bowser went back to the man
and found him very reasonable. An
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
THIRTY-FIyE DRIVERS ENTERED
San FranciscO's Grand Prix Auto Race
Being Run Today.

San Francisco, Feb. 27.-Thirty-
five drivers tuned up their cars today
for the sixth grand prix automobile
race scheduled to start at 1890 a. m.
on the Panama-Pacific exposition
ground four-mile course. The cars
were to be started three abreast at in
tervals of fifteen seconds.
Eddie Pullen, Barney Oldfield,
Ralph De Palma, Earl Cooper and
Caleb Bragg, were among the speed
stars entered for the 4O2-mile grind
which it was expected would require
five hours to finish.
With ideal weather and a track
which experts declared was in perfect
condition it was thought a new rec
ord might be made. Two right angle
turns and other irregularities in the
course offered, however, formidable
handicaps against fast time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
GOLF RUINS BALL PLAYERS

New York. Feb. 27.-John Nc
Graw does not approve of golf for
ball players. Fresh from . trip to
Havana, where he whiled away
many hours on the links, McGraw
declared he believed the game tend
ed to spoil a players batting eye
and that he was opposed to any Of
his own players becoming enthu-
siasts-which probably means they
won't. IT'S a great game" said
McGraw, but still believe 1t ruins
q mans batting eye 1 expect to
continue to play. but don't advise
my players to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
MUST have FIGHT
Juarex Fans Determined to See
Bout ON March 6.
\ lynn Matched Against Gun
boat Smith for 20 Round Go.

FL Paso. Tex, Feb. 27.-There'll
be fighting here next week even If
Jack johnson continues to remain
aIoof. The match between Gunboat
Smith of New York and Jim Flynn of
Pueblo. after being off and then on
again a half dozen times. finally was
promoters of the big mill and the men
notified to come on.
The match will be decided in front
of the grandstapd at the beautiful
Juarez race track at noon on March
and will be twenty rounds to a deci-
sion at catch weights. The race track
people were very kind to the fighting
men. giving them the course without
reserve providing that the ring can
irregular race of the day at 1880
o'clock. The entire gate receipts will
go to the fighting men. the free list
of the track being absolutely sus-
pended that afternoon.
This is in no way substitute en-
gagement, merely an added card.
There isn't a new line here about
the big Johnson willard encounter.
Jack Curley got away flying Friday
morning on his way to Havana where
he expects to induce Johnson to
fulfill his contract with the Ell Paso
peoplc dOOut OOAluS dCIOSS Tie liIIcI-
national bridge some time in the near
future. Curley was well equipped
with all sorts of arguments, dOcu-
mentary and otherwise, and expects
to have little trouble with the big
black.
Havana Busy.
OF course, nobody around here
would be a great deal surprised to
discover a little later on that the Ha-
vana people have kidnapped Curley
along with johnson and that the Will
lard people will be asked to go to
Havana and settle the argument
there.
This has been. limited at several
times and when Curley left he said
that such a thing, while quite imprOb-
able. was by no means impossible.
Jess willard has practically quit
training. He is planning a short
hunting trip.
willard will take light exercise ev-
cry other day now until something
definite Is known of the situation in
Havana Curley will reach the Cuban
. city early Monday morning and it is
expected that something will be
heard from him before that evening
The sale of seats has been suspend
ed for the time being. A notice was
posted in the hotel that pending def
mite announcement of a new fight date
the sale would be discontinued and
those who wished could get their mon
ey back at the general offices of the
club. During the day only four tick
cts were presented for redemption.
II has been announced that a flat
rate of 81 would be charged for the
Smith-Flynn match.
johnson Is Still in Havana.
Havana, Feb. 27.-Jack johnson
the negro heavyweight pugilist. who
has been attempting to reach Juarez.
Mexico, in order to fight Jess Will
lard for the championship of the
world there March 6, is still in Ha-
vana- Johnson says he has not signed
any agreement or posted any forfeit
for a bout with Willard in Havana.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

But It can be and IL Those daA.
monds are nothing but glass. and THAI
ring isn't worth -! Was Mrs.. Bow.
ser here when you bought it?'
what II she was or Wasm't9''
Shed have deteoted the fraud aG
once. Tho game that fellow worked
ON you II ~ old ~ the hills. What
on earth made yOu bitef"
tt wanted to help an homes
man. Az for the watch
TIA, ha, ha!'
What in thunder do you meanYs
demanded Mr.. BowDer. - hdo lace
kept growing pAler.
I'm thinking OF the cheek Of the
man to come back and Gwtndlo yoQ
a second time. Say, now. but you are
dead easy. This watch never cost
over -. Bowser. old man. you've
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
JOHNSON WON'T REPORT.
COnfeyvillc Pitcher Refuses to Take
Orders From Federal Club.

Coffeyville, Kan, Feb. 27.-When
told that Joe Tinker had advised him
to report for spring practice with the
Chicago team of the Federal League,
Walter johnson said that all such
communication would be referred to
his counsel and to the officials of the
American League and Manager Grif-
fifth of the Washington team of that
organization.
johnson will leave next week for the
Virginia training grounds of the
Washington American League team.
he said.
IT have signed with that team and
expect to play with them,' said the
pitcher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
OPEN SEASON APRIL 10.
Federal League Will Get q 2-Day
Start ON q. b.

Buffalo, n. Y, Feb. 27.-The selec-
ton of April 10 as the opening date
of the Federal leagues playing sea-
son. two days in advance Of the first
games in the other major baseball
leagues. and the recommendation by
the umpires of some minor changes
in the playing rules. marked the open
ing sessions of the leagues annual
schedule meeting here Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
K. o., as; Washington u, is.

St. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 27.-Clever
passing and superior team work Fri
day night enabled the University of
Kansas basketball team to win from
the Washington university five, 48 to
16. SprouI and Weaver of the visitors
featured, the former counting 22
points and the latter IA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
500 ATHLETES ENTERED.
Kansas City Athletic Club Will Hold
Big Indoor Meet Tonight.

Kansas City. Feb. 27-Five hum
dred athletes will compete in the an
nual indoor games to be held under
the direction of the Kansas City Ath-
letic club here tonight. Among them
are expected to be representatives of
the leading schools and colleges in the
Missouri valley and some of the fore
most point winners in the United
States.
Among the teams to take part are
those representing the Illinois Ath-
letic club. Chicago; the Chicago A. A.
and the Columbia A. c. of st. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
Gilbert Knocks Out Devore.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 27-Dick
Gilbert of Denver knocked out Bob
Devore in the seventh round Of q
scheduled ten-round bout here FRI
day night. The bout was at catch
weights. The men weighed in at
about 1876 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

Bert Niehoff of the Cincinnati
Reds, . rapid traveller. and "Gavvy"
Cravath Of the Phillies, . slow
mover. ran q dead heat in the Ma
tional league last season, so far as
whaling into double plays was con-
cerned. Each banged into twenty
one duplex killings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

the club, veterans and recruits. will
meet the train en- route or go direct
~ to the training camp, where the
spring work is to be inaugurated Mon
day morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
Basketball Results.

Ames, Is; K. 8. A. c., IA.
K u, AZ; Washington T., IA.
william Jewell. "a; Maryville. "a.
Emporia Normals, So; Oklahoma,
~.
Baker u. SO; C. of E.. "a.
PENNSYLVANIA, 81; Dartmouth, %.
Princeton, %: Cornell. 20.
Yale, 20; Columbia, II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
NORMALs DEFEAT sooNERs.

Bin Harg1Ss'S quintet Gives Drubb1ng
to Bonnie Owens's OllahOmans.
Emporia, Kan, Feb. 27-A rally
by Oklahoma in the last half fell six
points short, and the Kansas Normals
defeated Bonnie Owens's Sooners in
basketball here Friday night, So to AZ.
Emporia took an early lead and was
ahead at the end of the first half, 27
to Is. In the last half the Sooner for
wards started a rally, but failed to
catch the Normals. The two teams
play here again tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

Baseball is beginning to push bas-
ketball into the dark corner in Kansas
colleges, and wherever possible can
didates for the prospective teams are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27

Baldwin, Kan, Feb. 27."PIay1ng
his last game with a Baker university
team, Zip label heaved the final
basket from midfield that defeated
the College of Emporia, SO to 81, in
homa City. reelected; treasurer. r.. @.
early next week for Tampa. Fla.
where he will join the Cubs. Last
summer he was one of the most prom
Using Of the Cub twirlers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-27
Chicago Nationals ON to Tampa.

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Eleven ball play
ers, members of the Chicago National
League club. left here Friday night
for Tampa, Fla Other members Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-13
LICENSED TO WED
LONGFELLOW TEACHER
RESIGNS HER POSITION

At the meeting Of the board OF edu-
cation last evening Miss Bessie Olson
of the Longfellow school resigned and
Miss Grace Pond was named TO sue.
coed her. Miss Ab5ie Burns of the
Aiken street school and Miss Elsie
Allen OF the Irving school we're grant
ed leaves of absence for the remain.
der of the school year Miss Frances
Pond was elected 10 complete the
years work for Miss Burns. The
board wiz meet again Jan. 10.
superintendent Fishers statistical
report showed the total enrolment TO
be 4097. During the month there
were 2,227 pupils neither absent nor
tardy. The total average daily at
tendance was 37O9021, the total per-
centage of attendance being 1866,
while the total percentage OF punctu.
ality was 99772.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-13
JUDGE BELL ACTS
ON FOUR WILLS
Instruments Are Probated In
Guiding That of owen Jor-
dan, Late of City.

Four wills were probated by Judge
B. S. Bell today.
Among them was that of Frank G
White, Milan, who died Dec. IS. Real
estate to the value of $4,000 and per
sonal property S1ds7 was bequeathed
to his wife. his sole heir, whom he
also made executrix.
Owen Jordan, Rock Island, be
queathed all of his property, $1,000.
10 Dean J. j. Quinn of St. Josephs
church, stipulating that Dean Quinn
use his own judgment in the disposi-
ton Of the funds.
Mrs Angelina Nye. this city, who
passed away Nov. Il, left viii be-
queathing all property to her children.
Mrs. Josie Dram, Albany, is given
500 and the other two children, Free
man of this city and Mrs Lydia Blunt
Of Geneseo, are bequeathed the re
mainder
A win dated July 81, 1900 was left
by Mrs. Hannah J. Hoffman, Moline,
who died Dec. p. The two witnesses,
Julia A Entriken and W J. Entriken,
both have since died. The husband.
Bernhard is given the entire estate,
'eaI and personal Personal property |
vas valued at $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-13
NO DIFFERENCE.

The Proof is Here the Same As Every
where.
For those who seek relief from kid
neg backache, weak kidneys. bladder
ills. Doan's Kidney Pills offer hope OF
relief and the proof is here in Rock
Island. the same as everywhere. Rock
Island people have used Doan's and
Rock Island people recommend Doan's.
the kidney remedy used in America
for 80 years. Why suffer? Why run
the risk OF dangerous kidney ills-fa-
;al Bright's disease? Here's Rock Is
land proof Investigate IL.
Il still recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills just as highly as did some years
ago" says p. c. Beselin. of 1924 Fifth
avenue. Rock Island. Il have TO do
heavy lifting in my work and this no
doubt was the cause OF my kidney
trouble. The worst symptom was
backachc. accompanied by pains in
my sides. The kidney secretions were
unnatural. too. Seeing Doan's Kidney
pills advertised. got n supply. They
relieved all the troubles"
Price soc. ut all dealers. Don't sim,
ply ask for n kidney remedy-get
Doan'a Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Beselin had. Foster Milburn Co..
Props. Buffalo. n. Y.-tAdv.)