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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
FAYERWEATHER's WILL.
Famous Case IN Which Many Colleges
are Interested Comes Up Tomorrow

Fam GUS case IN W men many IO4AegeS
are Interested Comes Up Tomorrow
Albany, N Y, Oct. 26.-The calendar
of the New York state court of appeals
for tomorrow contains one of the most
interesting cases heard in some time
by that body, and which affects nearly
every college and university of any
standing in the country as well as
many hospitals. The case is the mat
ter of the contest of the will Of Daniel
B. Fayerweather, in which he left 81.
$50 900 to these 20 colleges: BowdOin,
Dartmouth, Williams, Amherst, Wes-
leyan, Yale. Columbia, Union TheOlog-
zeal Seminary, Hamilton, Rochester,
Cornell, Lafayette, Lincoln, University
Of Virginia, Hampton. Maryville, Mar
ietta, AdeIbert, Wabash and Park
This was under the ninth clause OF
the will, Cornell and Columbia each re
ceiving 5000 600 Yale $1,000 600 and the
others from $50 600 to 100000
Under the tenth clause he left the
residue of his estate which amounted
to about So, 0O0. 600 to the same colleges,
share and share alike In a codici of
the will however the testator
changed this residuary bequest leaving
the residue absolutely to the trustees
A contest was begun on the ground
that this absolute bequest was illegal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
Cooler weather Promised.

At , O'Clock this afternoon the ther-
mometer registered 73 degrees above
the highest temperature for several
days past Mr.. Jennings says that the
Wamrer weather is due to a low which
is passing over Kansas this afternoon.
This low" is passing fast, as it is be
ing chased off the earth by a high
which will be here tomorrow and viii
cause the temperature to fall consider
ably. Fair weather tonight. Increasing
cloudiness and probably cooler weather
TOMORROW is the prediction sent out to-
day by the weather bureau
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
WORE SILVER RIBBONS.
Jacksonville Saw Great Crowd When
Bryan Arrived

Jacksonville. Ill. Oct 26.-Jackson-
vile was very much alive this day. 1t
was decorated with flags and bunting.
and many of the residences bore the
picture of Bryan and Altgeld The
streets We're crowded with a mass of
humanity wearing ribbons of silver
and many of the students had head
gear made of the white metal.
The stand erected in the center Of
the city square was surrounded long
before noon with people anxious to see
and hear the standard bearer of three
parties. notwithstanding that the speech
did not commence until . o'clock
Crowded excursion trains began to ar
rive early in the day and continued
until long after noon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
IG. DONNELLY COMING.
He VIII Make Three Speeches in
Kansas

Colonel S F Norton of Chicago who
was a candidate for the presidential
nomination before the Populist national
convention, viii make two speeches in
Kansas in the interest of William j.
Bryan.
on Friday, October 80. he viii address
a silver rally at Parsons The next day
he viii speak at Holton- s. NJ. Scott of
Emporia Will speak with Colonel Nor
ton at HoltOn- Marshall's military band
has been engaged for this meeting In
natius Donnelly win make three speech
es in the state Fort Scott, Thursday;
Hutchinson, Saturday with open
date Friday Thomas NJ. Patterson Will
speak at Kansas City. Kan, Thursday;
at Emporia, Friday, and at Clay Center
Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
Killed by an Explosion of Glycerine.

Pittsburg, Oct 26.-Two men were
killed and five persons injured, three
seriously, by an explosion Of 1900
pounds of nitroglycerine this morning
at the Acme Dynamite company's
works near Hutton. Pa. The injured
were all employees engaged at work in
another department, 800 feet away from
the scene of the explosion Windows
were shattered and houses shaken for
a distance Of more than mile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26

The party Of "a shopmen of this city
and other Santa F'e employees from
points as far west as Nickerson. who
left Thursday morning for Canton, o..
to visit Major Mckinley. returned to
their respective homes yesterday. The
party remained in Canton Friday. re-
turning to Chicago Saturday and TAX
ing part TIA the gold demonstration in
that city on that day The party OF
Rock Island employees from points along
the line between Horton and Chicago.
who left for Canton Friday. returned
this morning. This party spent Satur-
day in Canton.
Harness made TO order by G. L. Brad
shaw, SO Kansas avenue.
ley's Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
a Look Tn ougn Missouri, Frss.

The Kansas City. Fort Sco-s- & Mem
phis Railroad company has just issued
a magnificent book Of sixty or more
photo-engraVed views of varied seen
cry in south Missouri. From these
views an accurate knowledge can be
obtained as to the productions and gen
eral topography of that highly favored
section that is now attracting the at
tention of hOme-seekers and investors
the country over
The title of the book is Snap Shots
IN South Missouri" It will be mailed
free. Address
J. E LOCKWOOD.
Kansas City, NE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
SANTA FE ROUTE.
vantanges to All Those Wishing
To Travel


To Travel
Five trains east daily,
Five trains west daily,
Elegant equipment,
Magnificent track,
Superior eating stations.
First class dining cars,
The fastest time,
Union depot connections,
Through car service east,
Through car service west,
Free reclining chair cars,
The newest and finest sleepers.
The most improved tourist sleeping
cars run on any railroad.
For tickets. sleeping car space and
all information see Cromwell & Jeffers.
in postofT1ce room in North Topeka.
telephone 364, or at depot. foot of Fifth
street, telephone 682.
W c. GARVEY, Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
Nansen Gets $4,000 for His Book

New York Oct 26.-Harold Frederic
tells the Times in his letter that the
price paid to DR.. Naasen for his book
on -Arctic Exploration, namely, $50
600 is by far the largest ever given by a
London house to a foreign author.
Archibald Constable is the liberal pub
Usher who secured the work at this
figure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
POTWEN COUNCIL.
A Special Meeting Tonight to Con-
slider Lights.


slider Lights
A special meeting of the Potwin city
council will be held this evening to set
tie the light question.
It has been several months since Pot
win had any light at all on her streets.
Some time ago committee was ap-
pointed to look the matter over. S. II.
Griffith was chairman and the report
of the committee is now ready. 1t is
understood that the report is in favor
of the proposition of the Gas company
and that a contract viii be made to-
night for gas street lights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
FEARS CIVIL WAR.
A Lieutenant Resigns Because He
Foresees a Collision Between
People and Army

Washington. Oct. 26zThe resigna-
tion of Second Lieutenat Jno. r. Binns
of the Second infantry has been ac-
cepted to take effect Immediately This
officer rendered his resignation in a
long letter setting out his belief that
a collision between the people and the
United States army viii follow the cleo
tion, in which case he wrote, he cannot
conscientiously serve against the for
Tner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
LII HUNG CHANG PUNIsHED.
He Had the Presumption to Enter the
Ruined Summer Palace

Pel1in. Oct. simultaneously with
his appointment as minister of for
eign affairs an imperial edict orders
Ii Hung Chang to be punished for pre-
suming to enter the precincts Of the
ruined summer palace while visiting
the dowager empress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
Long-Loohren PensionCaseDismissed

Washington. Oct. 26.-The Long
Lochren pension case was dismissed by
the supreme court of the United States
today on the ground of abatement by
reason of the retirement of judge LO-
chren from the Office of commissioner
of pensions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
M'KINLEY AT FUNERAL.
Attends the Funeral of His Old Friend
Mr. Miller.

Canton. Oct. 26.-Major Mckinley aft
er breakfast at o'clock attended the
funeral services at the residence of his
old friend William H. Miller. who died
Friday night last Eare5 callers had to
wait at the house until 10 o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
Homeseekers' Excursions.

Very low rates viii be made by the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway on
November Sd and 18th, December LIST
and 18th, to the south For particulars
apply TO the nearest local agent, or ad-
dress
C. A. AfcNUTT. D. p A.
1914 Union avenue.
Kansas City Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26

thing, because it is not what people
call you that determines a character
1t is what you call yourself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26
collision On the Santa Fe.

Santa Fe passenger train 414. east
bound on the southern division from
Arkansas City to Newton, collided with
freight train 423 between Arkansas City
and Hackney shortly after O'Clock
yesterday morning. The collision Oc-
CURED on a straight piece OF track. and
the engineers succeeded in bringing
the engines almost to q stop before they
came together The engines were con
5lcera bly, wrecked. but no one was hurt
The collision is due TO forgetfulness on
the part Of Conductor Woodcock Of the
freight train in allowing his train to go
siding and waiting for the passenger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26

we do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-26

Nearly all women have good hair
though many are gray, and few are
bald Halls Hair ReneWer restores
he natural color, and thickens the
growth Of hair.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-03-19

R3>!a!!! g! Rs%aes7 RRskla2s
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

welcome new conner. In retiring Mr.
Holt thanks the public for their generous
patronage throughout his business career
a. W. Cushman & Son on Saturday re
ceived a handsome new hearse, one of tn,
finest manufactured by George L. Brown
| we'll, of New Bedford, Mass. The hears,
has heavy plate glass sides, and the wood
work is handsomely carved. The run.
ming gear is of the most approved style
The hearse may be used with either
single team or pair.
F. S. Smith d Co, of Gardiner, were
among the heaviest losers from the recent
freshet. Although their store is some
distance from the river, the water was five
feet deep in the store, and boat was
| used in getting about inside the store
| The damage is estimated at from $4,000 to
| S5, 600. Both Mr.. Smith and his partner
were in New York at the time.
A horse driven by Miss Josie Snow, of
Bluehill, ran away last Friday afternoon.
The horse started at the Main street
bridge, and turned into South street. The
sleigh struck a stone near the Hancock
house stable, throwing out Miss Snow
and her companion, Miss Lima Morton, of
Bluehill. Fortunately they We're unin-
jured. The horse turned into the stable.
The sleigh and harness were badly dam
| aged.
Among visitors to the city during the
past week were A. NJ. Clement, Seal Har-
4 |
F. kimball, Tilden; 7. s. Tapley Brooks
Vile; T. f. Powers, Frank l.. Trundy, DIR.
ID. w. Bunker, A. 5. Hinckley, Bluehill ;
L. 5. Goddard, j. j. Mcdonald, NJ. ;.
Arey, NJ. l.. w Whitman, c. +. Connors, A.
l.. Sta afford, c. II. Wood, Bar Ilarhor; d.
+. kimball, Mort heast Harbor; /, +. Ben
son and wife, Bass Harbor; NJ. II. Goog
| ins, Hancock; f. A. Wood, Salisbury
Cove; Dr.. c. E, Holt North Lamoine.
Walter kief son of Capt. John O. Kief
was ntate of tine lourmaster Jonathan
Bourne which is supposed tothave sunk
off Pollock Rip on March 4, the crew
| of which are lost. The Bourne sailed
from Portland March 2, for New York,
with ice. On March 4, a four master was
reported sunk off Pollock Rip, her top
masts being above water. As nothing
! has been heard from the "Bourne' it is
now generally believed that it is that
vessel which foundered. This was kief's
first trip in her. He sailed the Ellswort h
schooner "Laurel' last year. He was
about thirty years of age. The "Jenat han
Bourne" was one OF the first four masters
ever constructed, having been built at
Camden in 1888, at time when vessels of
present time. The schooner "John B.
Manning" which left Portland forty
minutes after the "Bourne,' is also sup
posed to have been lost, with crew.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-03-19
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

C. E. Bellatty is i'll.
Charles Burke, secretary of the school
lyceum. has left school.
r1ou,,u. u Ei.,.o ,.h,,,o .t,o.+ +i,,,. o,,1
iiei " - nv " ~ . ,-.'ie "So
was an act I've mem per or the hlgh school,
Is now ilNIhs at of hoAouFN street, hoA-
bury, Mass,
On FRIDAY OF TINS week the iast regular
exercises OF the term VIII be given by the
third diyision OF the school. On the tot
10" ing Friday attt Thooh NLII take place
the MOCK tfiHI' 04INy Vs. tFaotfee.
The students of the high school extend
=.,,.,....... g.. .,+..-...s,-.,.,at
-...l..,'fi,,., ,t'.., w., -.
,o lo.,. Mr., l.-rd, we. are rrf-,frrnr fbet
such an ahle successor has been chosen
~,
as slss'7 p7's' i"' ''1s at4s@=t toH III
juno have been assigned as follows
Valedfctorv. Maude A scott. .alutatorv.
Tdyfrff NJ ~hute,. e4-- uraaHas.q. Grace
NJ. ternaeH: elias, history, Harry j.
~iIyv.
Al mert'h- oi iAe oa-- q -, alter
school FssdaY aftcruuoH il Wa- voted to
4,,tz,.=, 5.as-.l marty. ,,rnha{4+- i=,= 0ad Fol
i,,,#- ~. hafI i1, fr.r ls-i.t..t- t,f ,'.,,t
80, ,...5..i4..j +{,. co.., ~ ~. -
Nm. r5,tt..,..,..,,, .f-.f..[1[-
Principal Dresser recently received Il
letter from one of the faculty of Clark
+.......... ,,r......... t.s... D. -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-03-19
Where Will You Take It?

This question often arises after
you have consulted your physician
and received his prescription.
1t should 60 to the druggist who
will use only the right kind Of
drugs, and will not try to fill it if
he hasn't the right kind.
1t should go to the druggist who
Will exercise the greatest care in
getting the right drug, and the
right quantity, and will 60 over his
work several times to be sure he
is right.
We conduct our prescription
business as the best druggist
should, and this is an answer to
the question, "Whcrc will you
take it2" Why. to
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-03-19

The Baptist sewing circle was enter
tanned by Mrs. +. G.. SWEET last Wednes-
| day afternoon and evening. Supper was
served at &. In the evening a short musi
cal programme was enjoyed
Superintendent OF Schools +. w.
Lord VIII leave next month, accompanied
by his mother, Mrs Samuel L. Lord, for
a trip to California. In the fall Mr.. Lord
will enter Boston university.
The commercial school closed Friday.
The closing lecture OF the course arranged
| by Principal Maddocks, which has proven
50 instructive, was by DIR. George A. Phil
lips. Subject, Eating and Drinking"
Out Of thirty-five teachers examined by
State Superintendent Stetson, at Augusta
last week, for State certificates, only five
| passed. One of the successful candidates
was Miss Hettie F. Remick, OF this city.
The general topic for the Epworth
league prayer meetings for March is
"Christ in Temptation The subject for
next Tuesday evening is "The Temptation
to Presumption" Mrs. A. p. Echen-
| agucia leader.
Already active preparations are being
made for the concert and ball to be given
| by City hose company on Easter Monday
evening, April 6, at Odd Fellows hall.
Music will be furnished by Monaghan's
| orchestra.
The bark al. j. Libby and the
schooner "Nelle Woodbury. ashore on
Long Beach, Long Island, went to pieces
in the storm OF last Wednesday. What
was left of the schooner was driven high
| upon the beach.
Capt. John o. Kief has purchased con-
trolling interest in the schooner "Fair
Wind, and left for Rondout to take COM
mand OF her. The schooner is now on the
way from Salem to Rondout in charge OF
Capt. James Farrell.
The literature club met with Miss Clio
Chilcctt Saturday evening. The subject
of the evenings study was Tennyson.
The club will meet with Miss NJ. a.
Greely this week. The evening will be
devoted to Tennyson.
The statement in TIE AMERICAN last
Eagle hook and ladder company was fixed
at = each was an error. The company re-
| ceiyes 800, which, divided among the
| members, makes the salary of each about
IS.
The Bluehill Mineral Spring Co. has
| moved into new office at the corner Of
Milk and Broad streets, Boston, and now
has one of the finest offices in Boston.
They occupy the lower floor and base
ment. The company reports increasing
| sales.
Mrs. Sara d. Roberts and, Carlton Nc
Gown, of this city, We're quietly married
at Bar Harbor Friday evening, March 13,
by Rev. l.. ID. Cochrane. Many friends in
this city wish them happiness. They are
at home in Mr.. McGown's house on
Washington street.
Frank Hasam, of Stockton, Cal, who
many years ago lived at Waltham, has
been visiting relatives and renewing old
acquaintance here. He is a broth her of
Mrs. John Lymburner, of Ellsworth
Falls. 1t is forty-three years since Mr..
Haslam was in Ellsworth.
Lygonia lodge, r. and A. M, will hold
a sociabe next Tuesday evening, March
"a, at Odd Fellows hall. Members of
the above mentioned lodge will receive
printed notices. a cordial invitation is
extended to all brethren of other lodges,
with he privilege OF inviting lady.
Much sympathy is expressed for Mrs.
-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-03-19

Monday, April 6, Mt Odd Fellows halI
Concert and ball Of City hose company
W
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-03-19
GhIIrch Notes.

Prof John 5, Sewall, D. D., of Bangor
will preach in the Congregational church
next Sunday morning. The pastor, Rev
ID. L. Yale, Viii preach in the evening as
usual.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
FUNERAL OF PROF. GooDE.
Pallbearers Have Been Selected foI
the Service This Afternoon.

Pallbearers Have Been Selected for
the Service This Afternoon.
Yesterday was the fiftieth anniversary
of the founding of the Smithsonian lnsti-
tuition, and the first time In fifty years
that there had been no annual meeting of
the board of regents.
The omission was due to the absence
from the United States OF Secretary Lang
ley and the death of DR.. George brown
greatest of scientific establishments in
the United States.
The clrators and assistants of the
Smithsonian and National Museum, how
ever, met yesterday and appointed i COM
mittee to prepare resolutions for adoption
before the funeral OF DR.. Goode this after
noon, which they decided to attend in a
body. DR.. Goode was engaged at the
time of his death on history of the fifty
years accomplishments OF the institution
which he Joined in 1878.
The following named gentlemen will act
as active pallbearers at the funeral of Dr.
Goode:
Mr. F. W. True, Prof. o. T. Mason, Mr.
Robert Ridgway, DR.. G. P. Merrill, Mr..
Thomas Wilson, DR.. Cyrus Adler, Mr.. Rich
ard RathbuD, DR.. Frank Baker, and Mr. R.
I. Geare.
The following will act as honorary pail
bearers:
Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller, chan
or of the Smithsonian Institution;
Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Hon. J. B. Henderson,
Hon. William L. Wilson, Hon. Gardiner q.
Hubbard, the executive committee and
other members of the board of regents of
the Smithsonian Institution, and the fol-
lowing representatives Of the scientific
and patriotic societies with which DR.
Goode was intimately associated:
Surgeon General Sternberg, Prof. Lester
F. Ward. Prof. F. W. Clarke, Mr.. W. 7:
MCGEE, DR.. L. o. Howard, DR.. Swan NJ.
Burnett. Gen. A. W. Greedy, Admiral G
Walker. Mr.. A. Howard Clark; also Mr.. A.
R. Spoffoord, representing the Library Of
Congress, and DR.. Theodore Gill, repre-.
senting the Columbian University.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
GEORGETOWN.

National colors were In evidence yes
terday morning along the canal. All of
the boats were prmusely decorated for
the day, and theaemployes were dressed
in their Sunday best, enjoying q day of
rest On the bsnks, the hard working
mules munched coutente dly ouextrar ations,
and Sunday airsprevailed.
Clergymen, of vasious Georgeto wn church.
es, are getting back to their pulpits grad
ually. Sunday found Rev. Stanley Bill
neimer, OF the West End Lutheran Church,
home again after a months visit at Read
ing, Gettysburg ard Harrisburg. Alex.
ander, Of the West Presbyterian Church.
also occupied his pulpit after six weeks
leave.
On Thursday, OF tins week. the directors
OF the Farmers and Mechanics Bank,
Georgetown, will hold postponed business
meeting, to elect a president to succeed the
late Henry NJ Sweeney. 1t is generally un-
derstoOd in Georgetow n business circles that
Mr.. 8. Thomas Brown will FIJI the vacant
position.
Eleven citizens OF Georgetown grew too
hilarious over the joys of Labor Day and
were safely locked up at the Seventh
precinct station yesterday The names of
the unfortunates are: Armstead Bowman,
Maggie Forrest, Annie AppIer, Reuben
johnson. Matilda Catlett, Samuel Ferguson,
Harry Bennett, Edward Tyler. Charles Sim
mons, Samuel Slater and Sandy Turner
Complaint has been made to the police
OF the Seventh precinct in Georgetown, of
a gang Of rowdies and to1ghs who congre-
gate at the corner Of Thrty-fifth and
streets northwest, and make both day and
night nhieoIs With Ineir s.iouts and praiiks
The citizens, have endured the nuisance
all summer and after repeated attempts
Z to hase'it ahated have at last appealed
to the police for protection
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-08
swoRE IN COURT.
Joseph Kemp's Habit Asserted ltse

Joseph Kemp's Habit Asserted Itsell
in Spite of His Surroundings.
Policeman Horton told Judge Kimball
10 police court yesterday that Joseph
Kemp, while drunk Saturday night. re-
fused to go home, and when he arrested
him, intending to release him in the morn
ing, he cursed the policeman.
Kemp, mulatto, stepped to the rail-
and said he had been home, left his weeks
wages with his wife, and was on his way
to q store when the policeman met him.
Il might have been drunk" said Kemp.
slowly, "but i Wasn't swearin'''
''You mean to tell me you did not curse"
said the court.
II wasn't cussin' id bit" came the
answer, very delibe rately.
What's that, sir, )" said the Judge, fiercely
rising in his chair. What's that laDgua &c?
II you are not careful you'll use profanity
here" and the court looked SO blackly at
the prisoner he seemed to sink several
sizes smaller in his ragged clothes.
Policeman Horton then bad this to ray
"schudee, dis man WIS swearing on de
street an on de BAR
That settled the defendant. He got fif-
teen days.