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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
MORE WORK FOR UMpIREs.

There is more work ahead for
the National League umpireS- No
longer may they merely make
courtesy to the grandstand and
noarSely humble: ''B-t'ries for
days game etc. They must in
future announce the complete
batting order.
President John X Tener has pro-
mulgated a rule making it incum-
bent upon the umpire-in-chi him
self to announce, or have it done
by a megaphone man, the official
batting order, names of players
and positions they play just as they
are obtained from the manager or
captains prior to start of a game.
This announcement will be made
after the other usual details prior
to the start of a game have been
completed and will be the last word
of the umpire before calling play
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
Chanute Girls Also Take Champion
ship in 4. u. Tournament

Lawrence, Kan, March 29-The
lola basketball team took the cham
pionship of the eighth annual inter-
scholastic basketball tournament at
the University of Kansas here Satur-
day night by defeating Newton, 80 to
II. The lola team easily showed it's
superiority. For lola Ritchey and
Debernardi played forwards; Brown,
center; Sheue and Nelson guards
Norton and Jones were the Newton
forwards; Strauss, center, and Kliever
and Stromberg, guards.
The girls basketball team from
Chanute staged a com back exhibition
and defeated the Sterling girls for the
cham pionship. At the end of the first
half the Sterling team led by a score
of 10 to 4, but in the last period, Faye
McCully and Marie Davis, forwards
for the Chanute team, regained their
basket shooting form and their team
captured the contest by the final
score of 80 to II. The game was holly
contested from beginning to end.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
WILLARD WORKS HARD.
Large Crowds Watch kansan Work
Out in Havana Sunday.

Havana, March 29.-Holiday crowds
watched Jack johnson and Jess VIII
lard do hard work Sunday in their
training for the heavyweight cham
pionship battle on April 5. Close to
5000 spectators, a large percentage of
whom were women, witnessed the aft
ernoon training at the stadium and
Miramar. respectively.
Willard showed at the Palm Garden
at Miramir. Every seat and box was
sold and the spectators lined the
aisles. The challenger worked for two
hours steadily-equivalen to forty
five rounds of boXing-at the pulleys.
punching the dummy, wrestling and
shadow boxing. He finished strong
and in good shape.
johnson drew more than 5000 per-
sons and pleased the crowd with his
fast and heavy hitting and clever foot
work Johnson was on the road in
the morning, doing about six miles
Jogging and sprinting alternately His
condition was better than for the past
few days.
A feature of the day was the visit
which President Menocal paid to Will
1ard's camp. He expressed admira
ton for the young giant, although he
had previously wagered 500 on john
son. He was accompanied by Police
Commissioner Duque Estrada, who
has placed $500 on Johnson. The to-
tai SAFE of tickets, it is announced, has
now reached more than $4,000.
Many wagers have been laid, The
odds varying from two to one to three
to one. with Johnson the favorite. The
largest bet to date is $4,000 to $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
Underwear and Hosiery Values

Ladies' Pure Thread Silk Hose,
98c-F'ull fashioned with Isle sole
and tops. This quality will compare
favorably with many stores that are
priced much higher. Colors, black,
white and TAM None to equal these
at the price of $50.
Ladies Silk Plated Hose - Pure
dye, fine gauze weight, excellent
wearing quality; black, white and
tan colors.
Misses Pure Silk Hose, 49c-Au
silk from top to bottom, black only.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29

inches tall He is said to have a classy
drop.
Earl Sieber and c. Higgins, two
Topeka amateurs, are to be given a
try out with Hollands ST. Joe Drum
mers- Both men are booked to re-
port today Sieber played in the local
City league last season.
The coach of the Yale rowing crew
has forbidden the use of chewing gum
as well as cigarettes, Star, Navy and
the old pipe. In years past Yale crew
men have been noted for their ability
to consume gum almost as much as
for their rowing ability.
Walter johnson was born in Hum
boldt, Kan. He made his debut into
the baseball 1imelight from the wilds
of Nevada.
A semi-professional baseball team
in Howard, s. D., made just 13 cents
last season, according to report
made at meeting of club hackers
last week Immediately after the
report was made, the teams hackers
agreed to put up $1,000 to finance the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
NOTHING TO NOTHING
a. G. Smokers and Local Soccer Team
Play ScoreIess Tie Sunday.

Soccer, as she is played in the Old
Country to crowds that sometimes
number as high as $4,000 people, was
seen in Topeka Sunday afternoon
when the local team held the Kansas
City Schmelzers to nothing to moth
ing score after 10 minutes of hard,
fast playing.
The bleachers and sidelines at the
Santa Fe park were well filled with
spectators, and all who attended were
well paid for their time and trouble.
The game started shortly after
o'clock. The local team won the toss
and naturally chose to boot with the
wind. Several times they made
threatening advances, but the Schmel-
zers always rallied and warded off
their attempts to score.
In the second half. the Schmelzers
formed an alliance with the zephyrs
and were confident of scoring, but
PoWelPs men proved equally as strong
on the defensive as they had been and
when the final time was called the
score remained goose egg to goose
tween halves. At the end of the first
period, the teams suspended hostili-
ties long enough to exchange goals
and then went at "the blooming thing
again, don't you know
The following men participated in
the game: For the Schmelzers---
Sherman, Smyle, Hodge, Iseby, Mckee
and Anderson. For the Topekans--
L. c. Bishop, Reed, A. Mcbride, B.
Powell. Tommy Williams, w. Joyce,
A. Powell, J. Mcbride, A. Joyce, and
r. Williams
Referee-Ffsher of Kansas City,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29

that Hopper had assaulted him. "Why
did you attack the man?' asked the
justice of the peace. He insulted me-"
replied Hopper. What did he say to
you?" persisted the guardian of the
law. .'Sayi' shouted Hopper, almost
beside himself with indignation. He
said 'bow-wow
Owner Savage, of the local base
ball club, requests that all those who
had boxes at the ball park last sea
son and wish to retain them notify
the office of the club as soon as pos
sible, either by mail or by telephone
The new management wants to give
first preference to those who owned
boxes in the past; but as applications
are already being made this will not
be possible unless the old owners
notify the club at once. All boxes
that are reserved before the opening
of the season will be available for
the exhibition games without extra
charge
Here is how Lester King, a Kansas
City semi-pro who is being given a
try out by Jimmy jackson, broke into
the Hmelight: One afternoon last
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29

Sunday afternoon the grandstand,
the bleachers and the sun wall of the
outfield at League park were well
sprinkled with fans who were out to
watch Jimmy Jackson and his squad
take their first workout on the dia-
mond.
The groundkeeper had filled in and
rolled most of the infield, the home
plate had been planted, and with nine
pitchers eager to timber up their
bread winning wings, the work was
confined to pitching and batting.
Cam and Bell, pitchers, and Frank
enhoff, first baseman, were the new
men out, and Sanford, Weideman and
DaShner, three more pitchers showed
up late in the afternoon.
All of the men seemed well sup
piled with pep, ginger and mustard,
and Ridgeway, Cam, Grover and
Clunn fed the pills to the batterS like
they had been on the job all winter.
Grover. who says it would take all the
doctors in town to make him feel any
better, was in especial form and
looked like he did at his best last sea-
son.
Cam, the big lefthander, put his
foot in the box for the first time, but
as he has been conditioning himself
in California for the past several
weeks, he was able to make all the
boys hit 'em into the dirt And, by
the way, making them hit 'em into
the dirt is said to be Cams one SUI
preme diversion.
An Overhanded Delivery.
AS was stated above, he is of the
lefthanded species, and furthermore.
he makes all of his deliveries over
handed. When he cranks up it is i'm
possible to tell what he going to hand
the batter, but if a fair hit is made
it is almost certainty that the in
fielders will have a chance to use
their scooping mittens.
Cy Forsythe spent most of Sunday
afternoon endeavoring to perfect his
snail bunt. Making the ball look like
a funeral procession on its way to
third base on an uphill grade, he
would tear down to first, like a Rock
Island flyer trying to make up time,
and voluntarily asserted that he knew
he could cover the four-Staton cir
cult in at least an hour and a half.
Cobb, the rookie pitcher, handled
his stick well and hinged a number
of drives out into the green fence gar
den. King, the lad infielder, per-
formed like an honest-to-goodnes
ball player when picking up ground
ers in the s. S. territory, but he did
most of his hitting over the grand
seemed to be regulated a little slow,
and his trouble was that he was bit
late in making connections
Manager jackson said this after
noon he hoped to have his whole
squad of twenty and five men out in
uniform and preparations are already
being made for the first exhibition
games that will be played Saturday
and Sunday against the Emporia State
league champions.
Tomorrow or Wednesday afternoon
the squad will be divided into two
teams and practice games VIII be
played every day until Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29

Ladies Isle Hose, 25o - Fine
quality, either all black or with the
white split foot.
Children Hose, lowe guaran-
tee every pair and feel sure they are
as good as any store sells for 15c.
Our price Zoe.
Women's Union Suit, 35c - Fine
cotton, jersey ribbed, silk tape neck
and arms lace or cuff knee.
Women's Union Suit, 5oc-very fine
bleached cotton, finished in best manner.
The price is low for this quality.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
Wall Paper, Paints and Varnishes

Wall Paper, loo and 15c-
Excellent quality, beautiful
colorings and designs, suitable
for parlors and sitting rooms.
Guaranteed House Paint, gallon
$1.66-High grade and reliable;
economical and durable. Our price
will save you 35c on every gallon
VarnisheS, Paint Brushes Of all
kinds at equally low prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
Rugs, Curtains and
LinOleunlS

Nottingham Lace Curtain,
50c - These are new, neat
spring designs. Come Sc
inches wide to the pair.
Priced at the great value
giving store, per pair, soc.
S5c Nottingham Curtains
Good quality, 81 inches
wide to the pair; priced on
our low cash selling basis,
pair $50.
Beautiful Lace Curtains,
Pair, $1.00-Extra wide, fine
quality. You will find these
a great bargain at the price.
Lace Curtains, $3.50 and $3.50
Extra fine Nottingham lace and
Brussels net; new designs Our
prices will save you 20 to as per
cent
Wolfe and serim Curtains
etched and lace edging;
nice fine quality; ecru and ivory
white. Prices S1.OO, S1.10 and
$500.
Administer Rug, $15.e5 - Good
weight, Oriental and floral de-
signs; size 9x12 TT.
Tapestry Brussels Seamless
Rugs-size 9x12; priced at $40,
$13.9S and $3.50.
Full Size Cotton Top Mattress
Priced on a saving basis, $3.50.
Cotton Top and Bottom Mat
tress-Good ticking, price $3.50.
LinoIeumsS and IL It. wide,
priced for, SO. I'd, Soc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
FANS WATCH 'EM
A Good Crowd Sees Local
Team Practice Sunday.
Mass Meeting at the CONNER
cial Club Tonight.

The presence of yourself and
friends is requested at the CONNER
cial club fanfest to be held in the
rooms of the club tonight at p. m.
r. S. v. p. by being on hand, and
bring your friends with you. 1t
will not cost you a greasy jitney to
attend, and by doing so you will
help to convince the new owner
and manager of the team that To-
peka wants to assist them in their
efforts to put out a pennant con-
tender.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
ST. LOUIS BROWNS AT WICHITA.
They Win One Game and Tie Another
Up to Tenth Inning.

Wichita, Kan, March 29.-Wichita
lost the opening game of the exhibit
ton series here Saturday with the St.
Louis Browns yanniganS by the score
of to 1. The game was fast, al
though it was cold.
The Witches held the Browns to a
1 to 1 tie for nine innings Sunday. The
Browns finally won the game in the
tenth inning when Howard stole sec
ond base and scored on two errors.
The Browns first score was made
when Powhall stole home. Wichita
scored her only run in the sixth on an
error and two hits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
Anniversary Sale

Wall Paper, Roll 5c-Nu-
merous patterns in attractive
patterns for kitchens and bed
rooms; that would sell in an ordi-
nary way for &c to Sc. Here at,
roll. Sc.
Bedroom Papers-In satin stripes
and floral effects, with border and
ceiling to match. Most stores price
this quality for 10c and 12o. Here
for 7c and Sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
Anniversary Sale
Silk and Wool
Dress Goods

We want you to see our great
showing and note the low prices.
$1.00 All Wool Gaberdines, I'D.
79c-A very popular material for
spring dresses, suits or coats. ALI
new spring shades.
$1.50 Crepe de Chime, yd. $1.25
Excellent quality in all the new
spring shades, 40 inches wide;
anniversary price, I'd. $1.25.
800 Silk Brocaded Pongee, I'd.
39o-Excellent wearing quality,
in all the different brocaded
figures. Anniversary price, see.
Tub Silk, yd. S9c-A beautiful
quality In plain colors or neat
stripes, SO inches wide.
Chiffon Taffeta Silk, $1.oo-
Nice quality, SO inches wide, usu-
ally priced at $1.25. Sale price,
I'D. $1.OO.
All Wool Crepes, I'd $1.bo-A
beautiful quality, 40 inches wide.
A great bargain at the price.
All Wool Taffeta, and All Wool
Panama-42 and A inches Wide,
priced for this sale, $1.OO and
Sec.
All Wool French and Storm
Serges = Fine quality, SO to 66
inches wide; price, per I'D, soc
to $1.39.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29

that Howard either has a loyal bunch
of baseball fans, or a crowd of finan-
ciers who don't want to see the pen
MES get away.
The German bowlers at the r. r. v.
NJ. G. A may boast the best pin
knocking machine in this neck of
the woods, but it is a cinch there were
no Evansville, Ind, kraut eaters at
the soccer game at the Santa Fe park
Sunday afternoon. The McBrides, the
Powells, the Joyces and the Williams
were at the height of their athletic
glory and along with them was
Bishop, a Brownlee and Reed And
furthermore, neither team bore any
resemblance to a n. Y. police squad.
The Lincoln News refuses to let the
incident of trading ball players for
bird dogs die natural death. Here
is how it makes use of the pulmotor:
Hopper, the pitcher who was traded
for bird dog lives in a small town
in Kansas. A few days following the
recent agitation concerning his case
the ball player was arrested on COM
plant OF neighbour. who charged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
New LaceS and Ribbons

Easter Ribbons-Dainty and ex-
quisite florals, checks, stripes and
plaids, 6 and inches wide. We
think these will compare with other
stores, priced at &c. Our price, I'd
25T.
Ribbons 10 ana 15c-A beautiful pne in
floral. plaids and checks, s to s Inches
wide.
Other Ribbons 80 and SOC Yard-Newest
fancy floral, stripe and Persian designs,
varied widths The price is low.
Empr sd.i Crepe. yard. 1Sc-Extra
enables US to offer it per yard Toe.
Swiss Embroidery F1ouncing-45 inches
wide, variety of beautiful patterns.
Prices range from sec yard to 69c.
SILK Nets for Waists, Sleeves and ORA
pery-86 and 40 inches wide Priced csc
to $1.30 yard.
Chiffons, yard. $1.oo, S1.3s and s1.se-
Figured or plain, in a beautiful range of
shades. 40 inches wide.
shadow Laces-Beautiful dainty pat
terms Price range from 25c yard 10 SEQ
yard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29

spring he called up the manager of
the K. e. Blues and asked him If he
could come out and try for a place.
The manager replied that he had all
the men he needed, whereupon King
asked: 'fWell, how in the Sam Heller
ball players if you won't give them a
chance" This comeback made a fav-
orable impression upon the manager
and he told King to come on out
King went out, and he showed up so
well that he almost beat an old vet
eran out of his place. But this spring
John Savage landed him before any
body else got a chance. King is rather
laddish looking, but he handles him.
self well
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
x. c. Blues IS: st. Joe s.

Kansas City. Mo-, March 2s.-The
Kansas City American association
club defeated the ST. Joseph Western
league team. Is to 8. here Sunday. The
Kansas Cityans won easily, scoring Is
hits. Score: H E.
Kansas City is
st. Joseph .......... 8 3
Batteries--George Sanders and Gle
bel; Lambeth. p. Brown and Agnew,
Witherow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
|@M @@s Up to the Minute MA
|VNSA SPORTINGNEWS& A@H
LZgg% From Everywhere

be on Normal field Wednesday after
noon, with the leaguers and the Nor
mails. The same teams will play
Thursday, and Friday Bidwell will mix
with Changers collegians. The team
will go to Topeka Saturday for a
game with the Topeka Western
League club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
Emporia Champs Round On.

Emporia, Kan, March 29.-Ira
Bidwell's Emporia champions will re-
port today for a sho-. practice be-
fore exhibition games with the Nor
NAL and College and the Topeka
Western League. The first game will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
Wingo Shows Classy Form.

Mobile, Ala, March 29.-The Gin
cinnati Nationals won from the Mobile
Southern association team Sunday, 6
to 8. Wingo hit safely four times
stole three bases am score two runs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
Hardware and House Furnishings Aass sssss

Quart Granite Coffee Pot-Eirst quality price 25t
No. Berlin Granite Kettle-Sale price 35<.
6Quar Granite Covered Kettle-Anniversary price 39c.
Large Size No Copper Bottom Wash Boiler special $115.
No Metallic Bottom Wash Boier-Anniversary csc.
TO- Quart Heavy Tin Milk Bucket-Our low price 25t.
aluminium Faced, Solid Galv Wash Bd-Sale price 35f.
Clothes Wringer $208-Iron FRAME 10in rolls 20S.
Steel Garden Rake 20c-Good durable rake long
Garden Hoe 20c-Steel Hoe strong shank
Spade 65c-D handle, square points
spading Fork, 65o-Good strong ferrue; tines; handle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
Staple Cotton Goods

Sale Prices
81sc Bleached Muslin, 6szc-A fine
soft quality, full yard wide. As long as
one case lasts, priced at, I'd. 6Ac.
Two Unbleached Muslin, yd. 61ac.-
This is a good medium weight, smooth
and nice; priced for this sale, per I'd.
612c.
3oc sheeting, yd 28c-Our best quail
ity bleached sheeting, 2A yards wide;
priced, per yard 2Sf.
7c Ginghams, 5c-Apron check ging-
hams q inches wide, in assorted blue
and white checks; per yd, So.
71ac Peroales, yd 51lc-Good assort-
ment of dark patterns, 81 inches wide.
SOC Damaslk, 39o-Highly mercer
lied, 81 inches wide. A big value, per
yd. 39c.
69c D mask, 50c-Heavy, closely
woven, 70 inches wide. A mercerized
damask that usually sells for 59c
All-Linen, Heavy, Closely Woven
Damask-66 inches wide, yd. 79f.
ALI Linen Unbleached Crash-16 in
wide, per I'd. 1Of.
25c Turkish Towel, 19c - Double
thread, bleached, size 22x44 inches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
The First Baseball Accident.

Manhattan, Kan, March 29.-Ho-
bart Commack, IS years old, a stu
dent in the Manhattan high school,
while playing in a practice game of
baseball Saturday afternoon was
struck by a pitched ball. Both of his
1awboneS were broken
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
ThePaXtOn&P Paxton Store
hi Corner Sixth Quincy Quincy
Corner Sixth and Quincy Streets
Corner Sixth and Quincy Streets
Our Eighth Anniversary Sale

This week we going celebrate the occasion by maThaling
to show spring stocks We want to know this
built value cOnfne
We make
make interests
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
Giants Shut Out Dallas.

Dallas, Tex, March 29-The New
Y ork Nationals first team defeated
the local Texas league team by 10 to 0
here Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29

Bank of Topeka
Has a savings department-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS

ANU TLOW
All kinds of fresh reliable
Bulk Packages
BIus Grass quar- 1Oc. - -
Gamma 1hs BED
Sveet pei ounce, &c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-29
New Easter
Gloves and Neckwear

NOW DIX ana h1d GI0VeS"A1
new styles and colors, priced from
$1.5O down to SOC pair.
Military Collar-Dainty white organdy,
lace trimmed; priced at 6Oc.
Chiffon CoIlar-with black velvet band,
chiffon edged, each Geo.
High Back Organdy ColIaH-Lace trim
med. beautiful line in varied styles
priced at SOC and 25c.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-29

or Review to equalize the values as
returned by the assessors of the var
ious townships in Hamilton county,
for the year 1915, and after giving
due consideration of returns as fl
ed by assessors, it was moved and
seconded, motion carried, that the
following changes be made:
Land values in Blairsburg town.
ship, increased 2 per cent.
Land values in Cass township, in
creased 12k per cent.
Land values in Clear Lake town.
ship, increased per cent.
Land values in Freedom town.
ship, decreased 2 per cent.
Land values in Fremont town.
ship, decreased 4 per cent.
Land values in Hamilton town
ship, Increased per cent.
Land values in Lincoln township,
decreased per cent.
Land values in Marion township.
Increased per cent.
Land values in Blairsburg town.
Increased per cent.
Land values In Ellsworth town.
increased 5 per cent.
Land values in Stratford town.
increased 10 per cent.
Lot values in Jewell town de-
creased 20 per cent.
Lot values in Kamrar town in
10 per cent.
1t was moved and seconded that
Ill other valuations as returned by
assessors be and the same is hereby
motion carried.
The board of supervisors having