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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30
WHOSE FAULT WAS IT?
That the Scafolding Broke at the
New Courthouse,
RESULTING IN sEDgRSTROM'S DELTH.
The natter WIZ Re PrObed to the
Rott0m- Examination Before the
Coronarys Jury

The Matter Vyiil Re PrObed to the
notion Examination Before the
C0ronerss jury
The coroner's jury this morning de-
cided that Charles 5ederstrom came to
his death .by the Telling of a scafold,"
declining either to attach blame or vindi-
cation to the contractors for the quality
OF timber used in the scaffold
The local Swedish organization which
"a of "a benevolent character ia case Of
sickness or death, had engaged Joseph
g. Waters to hand e the case in behalf Of
Sederstrom's fam iy Captain " aters
made his fight before the corOner5 jury
on the plea that the contractors were
negligent in allowing the defective tim
Der to 20 into the scaHold Considerable
expert testimony wac introduced regard
ing the piece Of timber "a x Al which
caused the catastrophe.
r. B. Brooks. Of the Brooks 4 Miller
Lumber company, was asked If the tim
Der was defective.
~It seems % he,' he replied
AWouid an examination Of it by an in
arector before &c was put into the scahold
havs revealed these defectar"
sThe defects are only noticeable from
the outside ia one or two Place.
"YFouldn't a skilled Inspector have
been able to tell rhat the timber was IN
htrr
"IIe would have to examine every inch
Of ia carefully"
~Don't YOU think that all timber used
in a scatfold should he inspecte4y'
"Ihat would De the safest way"
"D0 you think there was negligence
in allowing this timber to go IN the
scaifoldl"
~As ] say. the timber looked all right
at glance. ID was new and did not
have the appearance Of being cross
urainnd or rotten inside
isYou are a dealer ia lumber are you
not, and have sold the contractors some
lumber
Yes
A. Council. George Lescher, James
Ramsey and others. VINO are supposed to
be Judges of lumber. were examined,
but Mr. Waters did not get much more
satisfaction than ia the case Of MT.
Brooks T. a. Brooks and Joseph VI ar
All we're present but not examined.
Mr.. Wa er5 expressed q wish that the
coroner jury should % TO the court
4i0.4-r and examine the scafolds person
ally lie said. There is complaint that the
scaff0lda there are ail wrong. that they
are fran structures" The jury did So
rather reluctantly, protesting that they
were no judges of the strength of scat
folds. Among the jurors were W. F.
Ellison, Fred Jenness, Jasper Earnest
and Harry Hibben
Mr.. Waters does not say whether he is
preparing the way for q damage suit or
Will attempt to have the grand jury in
veatigate the case on the ground Of
criminal negligence
A FOberR. the man who fell from the
scadOld with Seder5trom and broke his
right thigh, is recovering from til e nerv-
GUS shock. and tile chances are favor
able for a speedy recovery Lie lives at
$40 Clay street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30
VERDICT AGAINST GISH
The District Court y ury Declines to AIlo "
HIN 4 $50 AlLorneE-s Zee.

Inc DAALElet ST 1uEL N Alfy DecAAnea TO allow
Him a $50 Attorneys Fee.
The case Of Pete Gi5h against John
Schenck for 500 attorneys fee, was de
cided IN favor of Schenck by the dis
trict court jury today.
Gish, before DOMINIC the blue cloth
and brass buttons Of the police depart
ment, used to practice law some His
office was in the same building with w.
f. Rightmire In the case Of wv. w.
Manspeaker against the Dispatch band,
a suit to recover rent. Schenck was the
attorney for the band and be engaged
Rightmire to help him When the
case came up for trial Rightmire
was sick and he got Gish
to act as his substitute. Schenck claims
Gish was not an agreeable substitute.
He says Gish hampered him rather than
helped in the case, and that he had to
keep hold of his coat to keep him from
jumping up and giving the whole case
away 10 the jury
Schenck claimed also that he made
whatever settlement was due in the
case with Mr.. Rightmire, and that Gish
should look to Rightmire instead Of him
for his attorneys fee 1t did not take the
jury many minutes to return a verdict
against Gish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30
knleHIs TEmPLARs
Christmas Sentiment and Grand Masters
Responss-2GOtes.

@AAA4GD1AA8 sen E1l4EAE ana LrE3112 master
Response-HGotes-
Sir Stephen Berry, the committee on
Christmas observance, has Issued his an
nual inv itation to the Templars Of the
world TO unite on next Christmas day in
the following sentiment 'sTo our most
eminent grand master, Hugh McCurdy,
the head of American Templar Masonry,
who holds all Templar hearts - The
grand master sends the following response:
1 To the great heart Of Templar Masonry
and to every Templar AIason's heart, one
and inseparable.
g It's the heart and not the brain
That to the highest doth attain,
And he who followeth loves behest
Far exceneth all the rest
The hour for participating is. according
to central standard time, IL a. M; eastern
standard time, II m
Right Eminent Sir Fl. H Montgomery
is grand commander of Illinois. He was
presented with a magnificent jewel on as
suming his position.
In some places the Cryptic Rite is pros
porous because, while there is no written
law on the subject, there is an unwritten
law and universal custom to require all
who seek mem bership in the commander
to have the royal and select master degrees
for the reason, it is claimed, that they are
not properly Instructed Royal Arch Ma
sons without the council degrees
The grand commandery of Pennsylvania
is the largest in the world.
Retiring Grand Commander Hall Of IL
linois expressed approval Of the action Of
the Alabama commandery in denouncing
the display of the cross and other Masonic
emblems in the windows of saloons in
Denver on the occasion of the meeting of
the conclave
There are /. 400 knights Templars in
Allegheny county, Pa
The report of Grand Recorder Barnard
of Illinois shows that there are 5000
Knights in the state and a balance Of ST.
800 in the treasury
The triennial committee of Knights
Templars of Massachusetts and Rhode Is
land report that nearly 2, 600 Knights have
been CHARTERED in Boston for the trien-
NAL week.
There are in the United States 1, 1862
subordinate communicates, with 100, 672
members, a gain for the year of g, 913-
There are IS communicates and 10, 3s4
Knights in the jurisdiction of Massachu-
sets and Rhode Island.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30
Red MEN.
The Observance of Historical Events Urged
short Talks.


BY the resolution adopted by the great
council Of the United States tribes are
urged to joir in the appropriate observ-
snce of all patriotic anniversaries Of his
torieal events in the history of our coun-
try. says The Wampum Belt. Teach love
Of country to the rising generation, loyalty
to our common flag, steadfastness to the
principles of freedom, friendship and char
ity and thus Justify the claim we make for
OR order A truly American Institution
Cincinnati tribes are already making
arran gements 10 entertain the great cOun-
ell Of Ohio, which meets next May.
Winnetka council Of Lynn, Alfaretta
council of Chelsea, A1aysotta council Of
Everett and Wanapanaquin council Of
Maiden all Of Massachusetts,, are planning
for interchange Of work in the councils.
The degree of Pocahontas has mem
bership of 3 4g6 IN Indiana.
Almost unlimited authority was given
to the great incohonee to expend wan pun
under the approval Of the committee on
finance for the propagation Of the order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30
HE cor No TURKEY.
= Burglar Tried to steal Mr. GoIden's.
But is still Hungry.


But still Hungry
Some fellow with a Thanksgiving hun
ger tried to break into the house of b. F
Golden, at 215 West Tenth street last
evening.
The remains Of the family turkey had
been left on the dining room table and
Mr.. Golden and his wife retired about
s O'Clock al peace with all the world and
we'll satisfied with Thanks giving Mr.
Golden had made goodnight trip to the
dining room table At s o'clock and took a
little more of the turkey to bed with
him.
'.What nice feast for a tramp if one
should break in" thought Mr.. Golden.
He had hardly gone to sleep before
there WIS a tug at the front door bell
Mrs. Golden heard and awoke her
hus band. They listened and were soon
satisfied that someone was trying to get
into the house on the east side bv way Of
the shutters Dir. Golden jumped out Of
bed and rushed to the dining room. The
burglar was just reaching for a hunk Of
turkey.
Nv hat are you doing there?" demanded
Dir. Golden, who had forgotten the shot
gun that he keeps loaded at the head of
his bed for use on just such occasions
There was = rapid retreat but no
answer The burglar was gone and not
q shot fired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30

Major General Mexican has announced
the appointment of Sir Frank NJ. Rooney
as adjutant general, military department
Four new encalnpments are among the
posi- bilities in New York.
Sir Charles Hayward of Wilmington is
now entitled to the title of grand prior Of
Delaware
Sir Arthur F LaDson Of Brooklyn, by
his earnestness in militia work, has earned
his present title of grand prior Of New
York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30

There are more than 49, 600 members Of
the order
The order has expended IS, 600. 600 in
death benefits, $500, 600 in disability
claims and paid So, 600 to two members on
reaching their severity fifth year and is
expanding about 81, OOO 600 annually in re
lief
st. Louis councils have MEM ershiP
Of 2 500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30
HOMESEEhEKS EXCURSION.


December 4th and 18th the Santa Fe
will run Homeseekers Excursions at one
fare. plus s.. for the round trip.
These tickets viii be sold to points in
Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Indian Terri
tory, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana, and
will be good for 20 days.
ST. Louis and Return $3.50.
The Santa Fe viii sell tickets Topeka
70 ST. Louis and return at &1150 for the
round trip. with choice Of routes east of
Kansas City. Tickets sold N0vem Der "A
and % Good to return includicg De-
cember l.
ROWLET Bros.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30

For the month ending Oct 8 $40, 500
was paid in death benefits and $24s 600 in
relief benefits.
The November assessment called for
payment Of S199, 500 to beneiciaries Of ~
deceased members Five Of these deaths
occurred in Massachusetts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30
TWO WOMEN on 4 JURY.
They Enjoy Their Full Rights at Cripple
Greek.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, Nov 3O--Two
women to-day sat on q jury in a Justice
court il Cripple Creek Never before in
the history Of the state has such thing
occurred 1t appears that Constable
Hathaway, when lie went out TO get his
panel, concluded that as the fair sex
could now vote, they could also act as
jurors and 50 brought in a bevy Of
women and q few men.
The case on trial was that Of a land
lady, who was charged with stealing
ring valued at S12 from one Of her
boarders and sending it to her daughter
at Des MOines, Iowa, now the adopted
child Of respectable people
The jury found the defendant guilty
and assessed 2 fine Of 81 and costs against
the landlady, after am absence Of five
minutes from tho inry box
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30
ROWLET Bios.
itw "A vauta


GUADAIAJARA, Mex, Nov. S0-Anoth-
er terrific eruption OF the Colima volca-
no, occurred "Wednesday night and the
scene as witnessed from this city was a
grand one No definite reports have
been received from the immediate Sec
ton surrounding the volcano. but it is
feared that there was a severe loss of
property aud probably life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30
LIGHTERS FRICK'S burden
Carnegie's Change Of the OmciaIs at the
steel Rail Mills.

BRADDocK, Pa, Nov. 30-As q result
Of Andrew Carnegie's visit. Patrick Dill
Ion today took the active superintendency
Of all The Carnegie plants except the
steel rail plant 1t is expected he will
control that, too II he does he will con
troll y, 900 men A dozen years ago he
was common workman. The change is
Jade to Tighten Il. c. Tricks burdens
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30
GIVEN A COLD MEDAL.


p -7H4iAr LAST NA<ht-
George Jackson the leader Of Jackson's
military band was given q benefit con-
cert at Hamilton haul last night which
was largely attended
j. H. Guy presented che professor
with a valuable and appro pirate gold
medal that cost 500, aud also fine
baton. Prof Jackson replied to the pre-
sentation with considerable feeling. The
remainder Of the evening was taken up
with dancing, the function being in
charge of Henry billiard. Fred Wear,
Tom Lewis and WI. ID Hamilton
Prof Jackson Is one Of the most tai
ented coiored citizens Of Topeka. He has
done much 10 place the Dispatch band at
its high standard lie is also in charge
of the refreshment department. of the
Lodge Of Elks. His ability as a musI-
clan ia seconded only To his powers as an
elocutionisE. aud ITO Elk entertainment is
complete without aim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30

The Drowning Beauty or Vvoman
Is a luxuriant growth of Hair. BsrOs
Hair Remover is guaranteed to give
satisfaction, as It Is purely a vegetable
preparation, and acts directly on the
roots of the hair. Sold and warranted BY
W. r Kennady.
Peerless Steam Laundry - Peerles
Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-30

Mrs. Winslov's Soothing Syrup has been
used for teethinl- II soothes. softens
the gums. aliays pain. cures collie. Best
remedy for diarrh1A IS cents bottle.
Silver Leaf vinegar remains i'll the
front 1t Is The best table an Dfcklin0
vinegar. Ask your grocer for Il and take
no other. 1t is the cheapest
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-08-16
SATURDAY, Aug. IL.

In the Senate, Mr.. Hill moved to insert the
following amendment to his resolution of YES
terday asking the conferees to report progress:
Resolved, That the cOnferees on the part OF the
Senate, who are now considering the differences
between the two Houses on House bill 1864 being
act entitled IAN act TO reduce taxation To pro.
vide revenue for the Government and for other
purposes he directed to report to the Senate IL
they are 1keiy TO come to agreement and. If
not. to report the principle articles Of Disagree
ment, delivering said bill TO the Secretary OF the
Senate Tor the further action Of the Senate thereon
The principal change in the resolution was
the startling provision that the conferees
should deliver the bill to the Secretary of the
Senate.
ION that call for the yeas and nays" said
Senator Hill.
Being asked for an explanation, Mr.. Hill said
that there was question as TO whether the
tariff bill was now in the hands of the House
or the Senate. while / believe there is no
doubt but that il is in the custody of the Sem
ate" said Senator Hill, II think it Is Just as
we'll 70 declare ourselves now and insist on the
rights of the Senate"
Senator Gray asked whether the Senator
from New York thought anybody was likely
10 steal the bill or try 20 get the manual pos
session Of il.
After some further uninteresting wraneIes
over the parliamentary question, Senator Frye
stated that be had been informed by the Clerk
Of the Senate that the bill was actually in DOS
session Of the Clerk Of the Senate.
And have been informed by the Clerk of
the Senate that the bill is actually in possession
Of the Clerk Of the House." chimed in Senator
Cockrell.
Quite lengthy discussion followed. inter.
spersed with witty remarks, and Senator Turpie
made speech, suggesting that the conferees
resign.
1t was now nearly o'clock, the hour when
the Hill resolution would, if not disposed Of
go over under the rules. But the Democratic
Senators were sufficiently tired of the situation
to get Senator Cockrell to move an Executive
session at E50 p. m. If it carried. well and
good. Ii not, the 10 minutes would be con.
sumed in the roll-call, and the tariff bill would
again be in aqaiet haven over Monday, after
good buffeting by the waves.
The Chair announced tho vote on the Execu-
tive session as tie, 35-35, whereupon "the
Chair throws the casting vote in the affirma-
tive" said the Vice President amid mumblines
OF relief on the Democratic side.
In the House, by vote of 1877 to SO the
House yesterday voted disagreement to the
Senate amendment to the Sundry Civil bill pro.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-08-16

viding for the purchase OF the so-caIled Malone
site for Government Printing Office By a
vote of 105 to rs it voted against the PROPOSE.
tion to erect the building on public grounds.
and by vote of 1873 to Al decided to recede
from the Senate amendment and agree to an
amendment providing for the purchase of adj
ditional ground adjoining the present site, and
the extension of the present printing Office.
Conferses were appointed, and the House adj
journed. ee@
With the House acting in line with the
recommendation of the Senate Committee of
that time, it is probable that an agreement
will be reached in conference without much
difficulty, and result in the Senate receding
from its own and agreeing to the House amend
ment
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-08-16
A Modern Fable.
Indianapolis Journal. I

certain Monarch, of Violent and Hasty
Temper, became offended at an Injudicious
Remark of his Court Fool, and drawing his
Sword, cut off the Unhappy Fellows Right
Ear.
The next Day, having given the matter
Thought, the Monarch approached the Couch
where lay the Fool in Much Pain and apolo-
gzed sincerely for his Conduct, expressing
Great Sorrow.
Your Sorrow is Beautiful to See," COM
planned the Fool, but it does not restore
my Lost Ear"
The loss of your Ear cuts no Tce.n re-
piled the Monarch. at is enough that I
have Expressed my Sorrow and put myself
at Peace with my own Conscience in So
Doing"
Moral: And that is what apologies amount
to, as a general thing.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-08-16

President had kept strictly within the bounds
of law was greeted with applause.
Mr.. Cannon described the situation in Chi
csgo at the time the Federal troops were or
dered there. At that critical moment, the
President. he said, had stepped in, as he had
right to do nnder the law. In the teeth of OPP
position from Democratic Governor of Illinois,
the President had done bis duty
The morning hour expired without action on
the BILL and at BIB p. m, under the special
order. the remainder of the day was devoted
to business reported from the Committee on
Claims. -
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-08-16

In the Senate. the conference report on the
Sundry Civil bill announcing agreement on
some items aud disagreements OH others, was
laid before the Senate and adopted, SO far as
agreements were concerned.
The conference report on the Sundry Civil
appropriation bill was then taken up, and Mr..
Cockrell explained the items on which the con-
ferees had been unable to agree
On motion of Mr.. Cockrell the Senate insisted
on all its amendments except one-the Print.
ing Office site, the Atlanta exposition, and the
arid land amendments, and ON the two latter
the Senate disagreed to the amendments made
by the House, and insisted on it's own amend
ments.
Mr. Aldrich moved that the Senate recede
from its amendment providing for the purchase
of the Malone site. This was carried-yeas
26, nays 10. and the Printing Office site was
thus knocked out altogether.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-08-16
Woman's Sense of Smell

A pair of French savants-MM. Melodies
and Brown-have been making some curious
investigations into the physiology of the
sense of smell. Their experiments have led
them to the same conclusion as that of the
Italian Professor, Lombroso, namely, that
the olfactory sense is not equally developed
in the two sexes, being much weaker in
women than in men.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-08-16

upon prominent point on Missionary Ridge,
which was carried by Fred Van Derveers Bril-
gade in which brigade the I'd served, together
with the 9th, 35th and the 105th Ohio, and the
18th, 57th and 101st Ind. regiments. The
splendid record of the I'd MINI. from Mill
Springs TO Bentonvile is household work
among Ohio and Indiana veterans, and the Cd
has recognized this comradeship by inscribing
on its monument the whole organization of its
brigade and division
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-08-16

hat Is What calls forth sue words Of prnse as these.

VIII Il. Brown, South Bend, Ind says: They more
IMAM meet my expectations. No comrade should fail
10 avail himself Of this grand opportunity to refresh
ms mind with these Outline incidents so 6attf,aIy
portrayed"
b. X Cook, Lincoln, Neb, says: "ThOse books are
hrstcass; just what every soldier should have. Don't
see now we have kept house so long without them"
John II; Fertig Milwaukee, Wis, says: Article
in series No. is worth all that the whole set cost
entitled, Week with the Cavalry"
Samuel Baker, Philadelphia, Pa. says: Allow me
10 hlgniy recommend he Forbes War Sketches They
are te best have ever seen, and then Le0d us old lef
0Gcf 10 camp tDe and 10 marches would not
do without them the set five times as much
as you charge"
D. g. Barto, Lansingburg, N Y, says "with each
numDer become more pleased and satisfied with the
DOCK, Tor already have illustrated and
erpeTte7tces Inscribed that had during ma three ae1rs
service The language of the descriptions is what was
then so common in the army"
w: > settle, Lewistown Pa, says: I have the first
eight parts, and am much pleased with them"
VIM. L. Stevens, Philadelphia Pa "The numbers
There is no battle of Bull Rum Gettysburg or Anti
from fOraginS to fighting from camp kitchen to Hea
may not have been engaged in q particular hattie IN
Sketch Book will bring back old times to you.
IL IS going 10 cost the Government 100000 Fo
1t viii cost you ONLY TEN CENTS q number If
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You Know You've Been There ="

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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-08-16

In the House, Chairman Sayers of the Ap-
preparations Committee. reported a disagree.
ment of the Senate and House conferees Oh the
Sundry Civil bill.
On motion of Mr.. Sayers the House conferees
were instructed to insist upon their disagree
ment to all disputed Senate amendment except
those providing $l50,000 for Government ex-
hibit and $4,000 for Government building
for the Cotton States Exposition at Atlanta
Mr. Cannon offered a resolution to substitute
for these amendments the substance of the
House bill, which provides the same appropria-
ton.
resolution was offered by Mr.. Williams
Ills, d. to instruct the conferees to resist the
amendments or any substitute giving aid to the
exposition. The United States could not expect
to hold successful exposition every year he
said. This could be only local affair.
After much discussion of the exposition, Mr..
Cannon resolution was adopted.
The evening session was devoted to pension
bills.