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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

shootingmateh had been arranged
weeks before and the sale made.
Down at the fair grounds I saw q
policeman in one of the saloons stand
ing guard. An old soldier went in there
to get a couple of his friends and the
policeman stopped him and said. You
get out of here or I'll arrest you. You
haven't any business in here. And the
old soldier dared the policeman to ar
rest him. but he didn't dare so to do
Down there We're old soldiers who had
come on money which their wives had
earned taking in washing. and to see
those old soldiers there spending their
money in our immaculate city, was ter
Tible. I am a crank on the liquor ques-
ton My heart is that way and I'm go
ing TO be So I'm losing money every
day on that account tell you that the
preachers should have gotten together
three weeks ago"
Mr. Balm sat down, and Rev. Chas
NJ Sheldon continued: Il was not pry-
ing around TO ind the saloons. I went
in there to get a friend. 1t is deplora-
BILE"
After this prelude the pastor began
his story-sermOn upon the subject: In
His Steps"
There lis considerable talk among the
members of Rev. MIR. Sheldon's church
today. They are discussing how they
should express their disapproval of the
methods of the police commissioners
appointed by Governor Morrill, Some
have said that they viii vote for Elder
Brant OF Fort Scott for governor but
the majority Will stand by Governor
Morrill. as their Republican political
principles in most cases outweigh their
prohibition principles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

change. Shakespeare is too heavy for
the average man anyway Mr. Mans
fields company contains IS people and
plays here under a big guaranty with
prices advanced.
The band contest prizes win not be
paid for some time, owing to not only
the protest of the Ellsworth band at
being barred out of the third class, but
to the claim of the Kansas city band
that Manifold's Beloit band in the first
class had employed special musicians
for the occasion. T. J. Anderson, S. S.
NIcFadden and S. B. Bradford have
been appointed by the Committee OF
Fifteen to investigate it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05
Finest Reunion BE Ever Saw.

E. Corbin, a prominent old soldier Of
Grand Island. Neb.. who takes a lead
ing part in all state reunions in that
state. was in TopeSaslas week attend
ing the FAN Festival and state Re
union. Mr.. Corbin came to this city
expressly for the purpose of meeting
four old comrades of company 3, First
New York light artillery, of which he
was a member There are but dozen
old soldiers who served in company =
now living in the United States and
four of this number reside in Kansas
and were in attendance at the Reunion
Mr.. Corbin says that he has witnessed
scores of Reunions since the war, but
has never attended one which eCualed
the Topeka Reunion Of 1895.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05
GOV. MORTON'S NEPHEW.
he Has q Hard Time Getting Married
in California

III GAAAIOL4lHn
San francisco, Oct. 5.-The wedding
Of Miss Jennie T. Catherwood. daughter
of Mrs Darling, wife of Major Darling
and DR. GrInne0 q nephew of Governor
Levi r. Morton of New York was or
lglnally set for October IA. Cards were
sent out announcing that the nuptials
would be celebrated on that day at the
family villa OF the Hastings at Ruther-
ford, in Napa county
The war department with that disre-
Sard Tor the wishes of brides which has
been felt of late. particularly in this
Ing and the rest Of the officers of the
Fltth artillery to proceed Immediately
20 their new stations i'm the eastern
states Their departure could not be
delayed even for q wedding, and Miss
CatherWood naturally wanted to have
her stepfather present at her nuptials
as well as her other friends. the officers
OF the regiment and their families the
nfsl invitations to the wedding We're
recalled and second set sent out bid
ding the guests to be present at the
Preside at 1910 o'clock this morning
when the wedding viii take place.
Her lance, DR.. Grinneu of New
DIRK did not understand our law and
neglected TO take out a marriage IL
cense- He made the discovery vester-
day that such paper was necessary
and ne also learned that the county
clerks office would be closed today it
being q legal holiday In a very IN
happy frame of mind DR.. Grinnell char
tered q swift hack and set out in Dllr-
suit OF a deputy clerk But he could
find no one at home and for a time il
looked as if the wedding set for 1920
this morning would have to be r1osf-
pOned. Then somebody suggested tba
name of William S. Barnes as a likely
man to solve the difficulty So Mr.
Barnes got into the hack with the doc
tor and after some trouble a license was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

Washington, Oct 5.-vice Consul
Washington, writing to the state de-
partment from Cairo on the prospects
Of the cotton crop in Egypt says that
the present seasons crop promises to
surpass all previous years in quality
According to statistics compiled by the
finance department there are under cul-
tivation this year about 1050. 600 acres.
as compared with a little under one
million last wear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

THE YALE DISTURBERS.
Texas Bryanites Offer to Give Them a
Good Spanking.

New Haven. Conn. Oct. 5.-The Yale
Alumni Weekly publishes the follow
ing:
THE following telegram from Bur
net, Tex, sent prepaid, was received
here on Monday
THE Yale Hoodlums, care Yale
News, New Haven-YOur mothers
should spank you II they can't. sin
Texans can corral your whole doggy
outfit and teach you politeness.
(Signed)
BRYAN AND SEWALL TEXANS.n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05
Metric System in England.

Washington. oct. 4-United States
Consul Sawter. at Glauchau, reports to
the state department that as a result
of the strong agitation in England for
the Introduction Of the metric system of
weights and measures, it would seem
that its actual use is not far distant
The British merchants. ne says. are
convinced that they cannot longer re-
tain their hold Of worlds markets with
their old cumbersome system Of pounds,
shillings pence. yards, feet and inches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05
SEND NAMEsAKES GIFTS.
Major Mckinley and Willis Mount
Remember the Twin Bows.

KoKom0. Ind. Oct. 5-Ths RepubI-
can triplet boys. born four months ago
to MIR. and Mrs White Of this city,
named respectively William Mckinley,
Garrett Hobart and willis Mount, re-
ceived honorable recognition this week
from their namesakes.
Mr. Mckinley sent a fine picture Of
himself to his little protege and Willis
A. Mount, Jr., received gold ring and
chain from the gubernatorial candidate.
Mr.. Hobart has not yet been heard
from. The children are remarkably
strong and hearty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

The ladies of the Fail Festival Flor
al parade win meet in the court room
next Thursday at $50 in the afternoon.
A full attendance is requested that the
work of the committee may be complet-
ed. All parties holding unpaid bills
against the committee viii please send
them to Mrs s. ~ Wood, 9l8 West
rTan+h street. by Wednesday afternoon.
MRS. N. AITLLIKEN. President
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

10 Mr. and Mrs. Edward 4. Walker.
October g, 1896 a daughter.
Very low rates viii be made by the
Missouri Kansas & Texas railway for
excursions of August 4th and 18th
September 1st, 18th and 29th. to the
south. for h0meseekers and harvesters
For particulars apply to the nearest To-
cal agent, or address:
G. A.. MAC MUTT,
7044 Union Ave,
- Kansas City No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

Two prominent BARRIERS have re-
Gently joined hands, Charles Kanecht
Of the K. & K. barber shop and Tom
Sheard. of the National hotel shop
have consolidated their business and
viii be glad to see former patrons OF
both shops
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

Attend Santa Fe unclaimed freight
sale. Thursday and Friday, Oct 8th
and 9Th, commencing at o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

Attend Santa Fe unclaimed freight
sale, Thursday and Friday, Oct 9Th
and 9Th, commencing at 9 o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-05

yam AND sEwALL TEXANS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-10-16

tive as usual. A slight Improvement
in Daily was recorded. with very little
business done. Nothing official has
been heard from the expected diyl-
dend, but the well-posted feel conf
dent that it will come on time DAILY
West continued in good demand at
somewhat better figures. Only a limit
ed amount of the stock is now on the
market. East Golden Gate sold at
last weeks asking figures. the slight
advance being due to a reported i'm
provement at the mine. Four Aces
was slightly stronger and did some
business.
Geyser won all of the five suits that
have been pending in the district
courts for some months past and as a
result the stock made rapid advances
and gives indications OF going even
higher. While this does not settle the
case, as an appeal will more than like
~ be made, it undoubtedly gives the
Geyser strength. Galena was strong
at unchanged quotations. Horn Silver
did nothing worthy of notice. Lucky
Bill continued on the upgrade and
made sales at better figures, than for
over year past. The mine is said
to be making a fine showing at last.
Little Pittsburg showed some activity
at the usual figures.
Mercur was strong with very little
stock offered. The official reports of
the company show that the mines are
in better condition than ever before,
the gross earnings are being increased
and the expenses materially decreased.
The mill treated nearly 1000 tons of
ore in September, earning slightly in
excess of $4,000. The October dividend
comes on the Goth. Mammoth was
stronger, the fear for this months
dividend having almost passed. The
directors have not yet ordered the pay
ment. A slightly increased demand
for Ontario made that stock show up
better than for several weeks past.
Silver King did little, on account OF
the lack of offerings at buyers figures
Sunshine was practically unchanged,
An expert just returned from the mines
reports them IN good condition, with
the mill doing its work well. Swansea
advanced very materially The in
/ crease in buying resulted from i'm
proved conditions at the mines. Its
neighbor the South Swansea, was also
strong and sold up near the dollar
mark at one time during the week
Tetro continues development work. but
has encountered no shipping ore as
yet, although all conditions are favor
able. Utah remained unchanged
Utah Consolidated is expected to post
another dividend before the Goth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-10-16
THE GID BAssIcK MINE.
Court Decision in Favor of Pat Ryan
and HIS brother.


There was another happy man in
this city yesterday over decision in
a big mining case and he is happy
because the opinion rendered was in his
favor. and because the settlement of
the question means wealth and pros
perity to him. This man is Pat Ryan,
the well-lnown mining man of this
city. who has been apprised that he
had been successful in his litigation
concerning the ownership of the
famous ola Bassick mine, in Custer
county, Colorado, which is one of the
richest mines in the Centennial state.
The Bassick. which was at one time
heavy producer OF the precious
metals. has been closed down for some
time on account of bad management
which entaiied trouble and litigation
and finally a foreclosure on liens. in
the settlement Of which Mr.. Ryan
and his brother Dennis were vested
with the title TO the property This
was afterwards contested and the case
MAS tried in the circuit court of the
district of Colorado and was decided
in favor of the Ryan brothers. From
there it was appealed TO the United
States circuit court. and was tried at
ST.. Paul. Minnesota, where the decision
of the lower court was affirmed.
DIR. Ryan is delighted over the WY
the case has gone and is being the re-
cipient OF numerous congratulations
from his friends. lie has not as yet
been officially notified of his success.
but dispatches from st. Paul TO the
Denver News confirms all that has been
stated above
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-10-16
ADVANCE GUARD ARRIVES.
ONE COMPANY OF CoLoRED SOL
DIERS NOW HERE.
Seven More Companies VIII Come on
Soon-Western Freight Rates-An-
nuaI Meeting of the Pullman COM
pnny.

The advance guard of the colored
troops arrived in Salt Lake yesterday
and installed themselves in the BAR
racks at Fort Douglas. 1t is company
f, of the Twenty-fourth United States
infantry, and is in command of Cap
tain Crane.
The company arrived by the $3.50
Union Pacific flyer yesterday morning
and remained in the cars till O'Clock,
when it formed in line and marched to
the fort. In the company are three
officers. a CHAPLAIN, and fifty-f1ve pri-
Yates. The officers are CAPTAIN Crane
and Lieutenants c.. E. Tayman and j.
N. Augustin. The officers are all white
men and the privates colored. A great
MANY of the soldiers are married men
and brought their wives with them.
The officers and men are i'm
Intensely pleased with their new sur
roundings, and feel very much gratified
at having been transferred from Texas
to the promised land
There are seven more companies IN
the regiment. They will soon start for
Utah and are expected to arrive here
within a week or two.
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Geyser soaring skyward.

Yesterday, after the call on the stock
exchange Geyser stock began jumping
skyward, and on the curb transfers
were made at rapidly advancing fig
ures. At the close of the call on the
board this stock was wanted at 81 but
a few hours afterwards sales were re-
ported at $1.25 Later in the day. how
ever, transfers were made at $3.50, and
before night it was rumored that bids
of $3.50 had been made, which is just
double the price bid for the stock on
Wednesday morning. AS the day was
closing. according to reports, the stock
suffered a slight decline, as ii was
stated that most of the brokers had
filed their orders. 1t is believed that
this stock will go still higher than it
did yesterday, as the company is really
even now on a dividend paying basis.
and it is known that it is the intention
to increase the capacity of the plant
at an early day.
Sunbeam was also in good demand
and at advancing figures, while there
is an inquiry for Mammoth at an adj
vance of 5 cents over the closing bids
on the stock exchange.
Tintic properties are just now in ac-
tive demand, especially stock in the
mines in the vicinity of Silver City,
and a great deal of interest is being
manifested in the fluctuations of such
stocks as Swansea. South Swansea,
Four Aces. Sunbeam and Buckeye:
while Mammoth comes in for its full
share of attention, and Ajax has not
been sighted of late. In the Eureka
end of the district, where the mines
are all heavy producers and dividend
payers, the interest is as great, but il
takes a good, fat bank account to buy
these stocks, and as buyers are invest
ing now more for speculation than
anything else. they are taking a great
fancy to the Silver City mines, as they
offer an almost certain chance to make
big money on a small investment
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-10-16
BUSINESS. MINING and STOCKS

bodies are blocked out in this mag
nificent producer, which promises to
pay big dividends for a century to
come.
In speaking yesterday of the Mercur
mine, Manager George Dern informed
The Herald reporter that he had just
received a letter from Superintendent
Edwards in which it was stated that
in the 240 foot drift off from the Ruby
incline, body of s24 ore had been I'M
covered, and that crosscut from the
drift had disclosed a large chute of
ore that carried values of $50 in gold
to the ton, and that the ore in both
Of these places was strongly impreg-
mated with cinnabar. which is nearly
always indicative of high grade ore.
Mr.. Dern also stated that hereafter
there would be but two cleanups
monthly at the mill instead of tri-
monthly. as by this system saving
would be made in the use of zinc shaw
ings and also a saving in labor. The
cieanups, however. will be as great as
by the other method, and from all in
dications the output this month will
be as large or larger than II was in
September
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MERCTR, Utah, Oct. 15.-The steam
hoist at the Baby Elephant mas been
completed and the work OF sinking the
shaft is again resumed. 1t has been q
theory that the Baby Elephant VIII
never reach paving ore, as it is 80 lar
below the Mercur vein. The Olsons,
however. figure that the gold now be-
ing mined comes from below, and they
think that the chances are that some
of it is still below. Their belief in
this theory is strong enough TO make
them spend some money in trying to
prove it. They are now $50 feet below
the surface and have ore of some
value, but not yet sufficient to be a
milling proposition. They will continue
sinking for some time.
THE WONDER.
Mr.. Qualey, of the Wonder, is in town
looking after his property. The work
of sinking the shaft has been suspend
ed for a few days to enable them to
get out the water. They are now in
ore. however, and though the value is
low II is increasing as they go down.
The company is feeling satisfied with
The indications, believing that there is
a good thing in sight.
THE EAST GOLDEN GATE.
The drill at the East Golden Gate
stuck fast in a crevice and some time
ago broke. II took four weeks to fish
it out and when taken from the shaft
it was covered with arsenic. This fact
gave rise to the report that arsenical
ere had been found and the report has
not been contradicted. Since that time
a soft material has been reached in
which It is not found necessary to use
a drill, the trimmer being sufficient to
go through the stuff When taken from
the shaft the material resembles the
ore in she Mercur mine. but what value
1t contains we were unable to learn.
No information can be obtained from
any of the employees further than the
fact that the company is satisfied with
the workings so far. out miners who
are well posted on the mines of the
camp say that the sinking is now be-
ing done through the ore body.
THE GEYSER DECISION.
The news that Judge Ritchie had
rendered a decision in favor of the
Geyser, was received here without sur
prise but with evident satisfaction to
the people of Mercur. A great deal de-
pended on this decision, for if the
apex claim was sustained, it would
practically give a monopoly to a few
of the older mines and prevent capital
from seeking an investment. AS it
was, capitalists were Wa ting for the
decision before deciding TO invest and
some Of the mine owners have held
back in the work of development.
The effect on the Geyser VIII be the
completion of the mill extension and
an increase of the force at work. The
material has been on the ground for
some tine waiting for The decision.
and win now be put in place, Already
ore of higher values than has been
worked. Is in sight TO run the mill a
long time without taking anything
from the disputed ground; but. with
out doubt epenings viii be made there
also. The decision will cause increased
activity in the camp.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-10-16
CALL OF UNLISTED STOCKS.
poLLook,s WEEKLY LETTER.
weekly Review of the Local Mining
share Market.


James A. Pollock will say in his
weekly mining share market letter
under date of October 16, 1896:
With the close came a very material
improvement in the local mining stock
market. This improvement gives evil
dence of permanency and is expected
to affect the whole list for the better.
Developments of an important nature
at several of the mines led TO increased
buying and even the stocks not direct
ly interested gained something from
sympathy. These favorable changes
should continue, although there may
be recessions during the prediction
period.
Ajax registered d splendid gain, due
largely to improved showing at the
properties, where some high grade ore
is now coming out. The stock de-
veloped more strength than it has
shown for many weeks. 1t looks like
good buy. Anchor continued in de-
mand at the previous weeks figures,
although but little business was done
Alliance is dead, as is also Began.
The Bullion Beck will repeat its Sep
TENDER dividend record by paying 30
cents per share on the usual date. At
the mines the showing is excellent and
the stock maintains itself well. Cen
tennial-E Eureka paid its dividend of 81
per share yesterday This stock has
been held so strongly and its trans
fer involves so much money that prac-
tically no business is being done in it
except with odd lots. Never have the
properties shown up better than at
present.
Dalton's assessment sale occurs this
week Some sixty thousand shares are
advertised. Dalton & Lark was mac
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western rreight Rntes.

CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-Order is about to
come out of the chaos in which the
western freight rates have been in-
volved for some time past. The Santa
Fe road today Withdrew it's conditional
vote of few days ago and voted ia
vorably on the proposition to restore
rates on second prox. This makes the
action of the western lines unanimous
and seems to assure a cessation of the
rate cutting that has been the cause of
so much irritation during the summer
and fall.
The original rates on grain will not
be restored, a compromise having been
reached under which the rate from
southwest Missouri to Chicago will be
10 cents. From points west of the river
the Droportionate rate will be used.