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The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18

cesses and his extravaganza he did not
seriously impair his fortune.
All this property is to revert to the
woman who announced herself Ketch-
ans widow the day after he died; that
is, of course if she can SubStantiate her
assertion that he left a will making her
his sole heir, and can pursuade the pro-
bate court to accept the will as the last
testament of man of sound mind.
The late bankers other brother and
sisters have determined to contest eve
~ step the alleged widow may take
hereafter to get possession of the
ketcham fortune. They viii not only
fight the alleged will which was drawn
and signed two weeks ago, while Ketch-
am was bolstered up in the bed in
which he died last Sunday night, but
they will contest Mrs. w alkup- W allace-
ketcham's right to file it in the pro-
bate court upon the ground that it was
obtained from man who had been in
sane, therefore incapable of rational
business or other conduct for nearly
ten months previous to his death.
AS a first step in the direction of op-
posing her claim to any part of the es-
tate left by Ketcham, the dead bankers
brother, through his lawyer, James E.
Purneu, on Monday served notice on
the officers of the Illinois Trust and
Savings bank that the self-styled Mrs.
Ketcham must not under any circum-
stances be permitted to have access to
the safe or box in the banks safety
deposits vaults wherein Ketcham was
supposed to keep the bulk of his Secur-
ties as We'll as QGeQS ana mortgages
representing his real estate invest
ments. George Ketcham was unable
to obtain the key to the treasure box
during his interview with Mrs. Ketch-
am on Monday, and, reSuming that it
was in her possession, he concluded that
he ought at least protect the family in
tereSts by making it inaccessible to any
person until court determines who
has a legal right to command it to be
opened.
If Mrs Ketcham has the mysterious
will which makes her sole heir locked in
ence some trouble in producing it.There
was a rumor in circulation last evening
that her marriage certificate was there
also, but she said that she had that
document in her possession at home. In
proof of her statement she mentioned
that she had shown it to George Ketch-
am on Monday but Mr.. Ketcham said
before he left for Toledo with the re-
mains of his brother that he did not
knew what Mrs. Ketcham had shown
him. 1t was a piece of paper with some
writing on one side, but Mrs. Ketcham,
as if she feared that the brother of the
man she called husband would snatch
and destroy it, tOurished it at arms
length, and dramatically called upon
Mr.. Ketcham to witness that it was the
written proof of her marriage.
Mr.. Ketcham is not willing to admit
that his brother was married to Mrs
Wallace on September "A, as she al
leges, and, through Mr.. Purnell, has set
on foot an elaborate investigation to
arrive at the facts of the mysterious
visit to Milwaukee.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
NEW FISCAL AGENCY.
National Bank of the Republic Will
Handle Kansas Funds.

Governor Leedy, State Auditor Morris
and Secretary w. e. Bush, comprising
the board designated for that purpose,
have selected the National Bank of the
Republic of New York as the fiscal agency
for Kansas.
This bank pays the state per cent on
daily balances which the state treasurer
may have there. The state pays 81 per
thousand for bonds collected and 30 cents
per thousand on coupons.
This is the best bargain of the kind
ever secured by the state from the New
York agency.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
GossIPs ARE BUSY.
Many Stories Of Krs. Ketcham's Past
are Waited About.

Chicago, Nov. 1S-The gossips are
still busy with the names of John
Ketcham and Mrs. Wallace and she is
perhaps the most discussed woman in
Chicago just now. The number of stor-
les about her past and present that
are getting into circulation is simply
amazing One of the most interesting
that was told yesterday referred to her
ownership of the premises at 3421 Indi-
ana avenue. Some of Ketcham'S ac-
quaintanceS gave out the impression on
Monday that the banker had presented
that valuable piece of property to Mrs.
Wallace, but according to his friends it
came from another source. The name
of a distinguished statesman of Louis
iana-an ex-governor, eX-United States
senator and ex-mayOr of New Orleans
is connected with the gift. Ketcham
did not give it to her. He did not meet
Mrs. Wallace until 1894 and she was
then in possession of the property.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
MT. HOLYOkE CELEBRATES
60th Anniversary of an imp Ortant
Evert in Its History

South Hadley. Mass, Nov. 1S.-Mount
Holyoke college observed this after
noon, it's 60th anniversary, a s founders 5
day recognizing its own history as the
pioneer institution for the higher edu-
cation of women The new chapel was
dedicated and four new dormitOries.
An address of welcome was delivered
by the president, Mrs. E. s. Mead.
College training in relation to the
problems of life" was the theme con-
sidered by Mrs. ZeIla Allen Dixon. A
NJ, librarian Of the University of Chi
cago at the dedication of Pearson's s
hall
Dr. Judson Smith delivered an ad-
dress on the services of Mary Lyon in
the cause of higher education of wo-
men.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
II WAS AT PALAYER.
That the French Force was Cut to
Pieces by Chief SamorY.

Cape Coast Castle. Nov 18.-The
governor of the Gold Coast Colony re
ports that there has not been any col
colonial forces and Chief Samory up
to the present. An eye witness of the
fight between the followers of Chief
SamOry and the French force on Au-
gust 20 last, says it occurred near Bon
ia. The French force numbering
about 100 men, was cut to pieces.
Another account of the affair saws
the French officers were invited to a
palaver and seized by the Sofas. who
captured the rifles, stores, reserve am
munitiOn and eight horses belonging to
the expedition.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
superintendent Hart stavs.

After a lengthy session at the reform
school last night the state board of chari-
ties decided not to remove Superintend-
ent J. NJ. Hart and to pay no attention to
the charges preferred by Hart against
Fred Sewers, the assistant superinten-
dent, but removed Mr.. and Mrs. NJ w
Gilmore of Chase county and Mr. and
Mrs. Ash. Gilmore was the gardener and
Ash was a family officer. John Douglass,
the farm hand. was also removed.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
THE KETCHAM ASSETS.
1t is Now Believed That the Dead
Mans Property Will Inventory
About S3OO.OOO.

Chicago, Nov. 18.-An estate consist
ing of gilt-edge securities and real es-
tate worth not less than $3.50, 600 repre-
sents the fortune left by John Borden
Ketcham. His brother, George H.
Ketcham is disposed to believe that
when the dead bankers assets are in
ventOried they will be found to exceed
$780, O00, and, perhaps. may run as high
as $3.50. coo. The brief invests cation that
John 3. Ketcham'S friends have made
since Monday morning seems to have
sat isfied them that in S{Rta of his ex-
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
MORE TEXAS FAILURES.
The Gait Struck Sometime Ago is
Being Maintained.

San Angelo, Texas, Nov. 18.-S. La
pOwsd & Brother general merchants
conducting stores at Abilene. San An
gelO and Gainesville, have assigned. No
ties is given, though preferences aggre-
eating about $165, coo are made in favor
of eleven creditors in New York and
Texas. the biggest claim being one of
H. 3. Claf1in & Cos, New York, for
500. .847.
Dallas. Texas, Nov. 1S.-S. Beck a
jeweler failed today with assets and
liabilities of about $35, 900.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
THIS MAKES TEN.
Boys Continue to Escape From the
Reform School.

This morning at $50 o'clock Clarence
Williams and Win Brett two reform
school boys, escaped from the institu-
ton just as the call for breakfast was
made. They had been sent on small er-
rands and, seeing their chance of escape,
took advantage of it.
The boys started for North Topeka.
They crossed the Kansas avenue bridge
and went west from there. The police
were notified. Sergeant owen and Pa
trolman Hendricks went in pursuit. They
found the boys west of the water works
plant. They were brought to police sta
ton. They are each Is years of age and
their numbers in the institution are re-
spectively 1925 and 1911.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
CUTTING WAGES.
New England Shoe Factories
Reduce Employees Pay.

Haverhill, Mass, Nov. 1s.-The wage re-
tinue and the latest and most important
one was announced this afternoon at J.
H. Winchen & Co.'S and affects every
tiers have been reduced from SIS to s12 per
per cent.
At the factory of Chick Bros. the cut
ters have been reduced from SIS to u per
week. and the latter price will proba bly,
stand in all the big shoe shops during the
winter. There have been minor reduc-
tions in other factories.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
WEYLER GETS HOME.
He Was Not Expected Until
Tomorrow Evening.

Corunna, Spain. Nov. 1S.-The Span
ish steamer NIonteerrat, which left Ha-
vana on Sunday, October 81, with Gen.
Weyler, the former captain general of
Cuba on board and which subsequent
ly touched at Gibara and at Porto Rico
arrived here unexpectedly today. She
was not due to arrive here, according
to the announcements until Friday
evening.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18

''NO man can know everything, - said
the high minded youth.
Between you and me, - replied Senator
Sorghum, "that' a fact But there's no
excuse for man g making the mistake Of
owning up to it. Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
TO STRIKE AT THE ROOT
Death Threatens the Man Who
Engineers Corners.

Chicago, o,Nov.18.-Two policemen have
been detailed to guard the residence of
P. d. Armour. The reason for the pre-
caution is a rumor from Minneapolis
that a speculator who lost money in
wheat has gone insane and left Mime
apolis with the avowed purpose of kill
ing Armour
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18

eyes, - admitted the dealer 'the prics
of hair mattresses is little high now, but
1T won't be long before there will be more
hair thrown on the market than we know
what to do with, and then wen have the
regular annual slump"
What occasions it?''
''The close of the football season, Of
course. Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
ONA MELTON NET FREE.
Spain Issues a Pardon to the Compel
itor Crew.

Washington, Nov. 18.-DIinister
WoOdford has te1egraphed the state
department that the Spanish cabinet
has notified him that the queen mas
pardoned the Competitor prisoners.
No word has yet been received at the
department from Havana to show that
the prisoners have yet been released
and it is believed that the formal re-
lease will not be made until the pris-
oners are safely aboard the New York
steamer Yumuriri. which sails today
from Havana
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
ALL THROWN AWAY.
Cuban Insurgents Will Have
Nothing to Do With
Autonomy.

Madrid, Nov. 18.-The Havana cor
respondent of the HeraIdo of this city
has cabled his paper saying that in
spite of the concession made to the Gu
ban autOnomists and in spite of the ap-
pOintment of autonomist projects in the
different provinces of Cuba, there does
not exist a single sign of the approach
ing submission of the insurgents.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
The Boy From the Family Flat.

Teacher-Willie, that is not the way to
spell emperor. You should not end the
word with an 'e-r." If you will notice,
all titles denoting power and greatness
at least most Of them-end with ''o-r -
Willie-Oh, see! Just like ''janitor" "
indianapolis Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18

What You begging here too? saw
you only a little while ago begging on
Schiller place"
ssYes. I have a branch estabhshmene
there. ''-Fliegende Blatter.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18

1.-THE coroner and six men sat on him
for two hours, read Farmer Jones from
the newspaper.
well, J" exclaimed his wife, dropping
her knitting, 'if he amt dead by this
time, he orter bel''-Atlanta Constitution.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
McNaII-Travelers,.

Judge c. G. Foster will announce his
decision in the application of the TRAY
elers' Insurance company of Hartford,
for an injunction to prevent Webb Nc
Nall as superintendent of insurance
from examining the cOmpany's books, at
the opening of the federal court next
Monday morning.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
A Hit.

"Did you make hit with your special
typ" asked the first actor.
''Sure thing, - said the other ''I struck
the manager for raise of salary the sec
ond week. New York Sunday World.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
SAVINGS BANK CLOSES
Falling OFF in the Deposits Causes the
Rochester Institution to Quit.

Rochester, N. Y. Nov. 1S.-The direc-
tors of the Rochester Savings bank
have voted to place that institution in
liquidation.
The officials say that the banks busi-
ness has been gradually falling off un-
til the deposits amount to less than
$500 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-18
MINERS CONVENTION ADJoURNs.
First Having Corrected n Mistake 1t Made
ut the Beginning.

n
at the Beginning.
Columbus, o., Jan. 1S-The national
convention of the United Mine Workers
pulled itself out of a tangle at mid
night Saturday and adjourned sine die.
Just before the afternoon adjournment
the delegates were surprised by the an
nOuncement that the operators had re-
fused to meet them in joint conference
today according to arrangement. The
refusal OF the operators was due to the
action OF the convention in prohibiting
district officers from making wage con-
tracts with the Experimentation taken
in defiance of the protest of every Off
cial of the order.
A committee was appointed to find
way out of the difficulty, which was
easy eneughc hut. took sonse time to ac-
complish. The Convention earlier in the
session had adopted resolutions 10 The
effect that the wages of all day labor
advance in proportion to the mining
rate. and that the jackson, Massillion
CoshOcton, No. 6 vein of Columbiana
county and other low coal fields demand
9 cents per ton differential over the
Hooking valley. and that this scale go
into effect on Feb. /.
The committee reported in favor of
resembling this last clause and also the
prohibition complained of by the opera
tors. The election of officers resulted as
follows: President, NJ. d. Ratchford; !;
vice president, John Kane, of Indiana;
secretary, w. c. Pearce Executive
board, ]. w. Kennedy. of Indiana; r. L.
Davis. of Ohio; Patrick Dolan. of Penn
sylvania: Fred Dilcher, of Ohio: Henry
Stephenson, of West Virginia; James
Carson, of Illinois. Mcbride, Webb and
Cameron Miller We're elected delegates
to the next Federation of Labor ma
tional convention. The next national
miners convention is to be held in Co.
lumbus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-18
ELIOT GIVES CONGRESS A RUB,
Senator Hswley Objects, but the professor
Ignores Him.


New York. Jan. 1S.-At the annual
banquet Of the Ohio Society at Delmon-
ico's DR.. Charles A. Eliot, of Harvard
paid a glowing tribute to the admins
tration of President Cleveland, saying:
If the incoming president finds us a
q state worth governing it is chiefly due
to the manly and patient vigor, the
downright honesty Of purpose. the clear
grit of Grover Cleveland. When sena-
tors. in order to crafty a mean and
personal spite, threaten to obstruct the
ratification of the most potent interna-
tiOnal agreement of this half century
and thwart the destiny which would
unite two nations Of common blood and
speech, common history and hopes, in
the vanguard of progressive civilization,
then let the rebuke of indignant public
opinion sound in their ears until this
great act Of far-reaching righteousness
shall be confirmed and established.
when q childish jingoism seeks to
plunge the country into unnecessary
war"
At this point Senator Hawley. with
flushed face. arose and interrupted
Eliot, saying he hoped nothing per-
sonal was intended by the allusion: still
he considered it proper to say that the
senators are sent to Washington by the
people and to do the peoples wishes"
The diners who did not approve the
Cleveland eulogy cheered, but Eliot dis
regarding Hawley's interruption went
on-"let the true patriotism, which is
not so picturesque but deeper, refuse to
accept sneer for argument, and teach
the fire-eaters who school themselves
to catch the vulgar eye that what is
morally wrong can never be politically
right. No complacent self-glorificatiop
will help our greatness in the smallest
degree. Boosting is thoroughly
provincial habit. No manifest destiny
will save lS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-18
Suspensions in the North and
South.
BOSTON STOCK EXCHANGE.
Part of South Carolina's
Liquor Law Void.
Deep Water Canal Favored
Other National News.

St. Paul, Jan. l8.-The Minnesota
State Savings bank has closed its
doors and made an assignment. An
affidavit is filed placing the assets at
$3.50, 900; the liabilities about $24O,-
900. The recent furry in banking
affairs caused the withdrawal Of de-
posits to such an extent that al
though the bank required 60 days
notice it was unable to raise money
enough to meet the demand.
Other Failures Of the Day.
Louisville, KY, Jan. 1S.-The ma
tional bank examiner this morning
took possession Of the German Ma
tional bank. The capital is $225. 600;
surplus, &31, 600. 1t is an old insti-
tuition, but has been considered weak
for some time. The bank made a
bad showing in the statements OF
Dec. II, and there had been steady
Withdrawals ever since.
Newport. Ky. Jan. IS The First
National bank closed it's doors this
morning. Heavy investments in
real estate on which it could not
realize is said to be the cause.
The bank had capital If $780, 900
Dec. IL, and had a surplus and un-
divided profits of ga. .45S; owed de-
positors Sil9. sos; owed other banks
$4,000. Officers say no one will
lose anything.
Boston. Jan. Is The Boston
Stock and Grain exchange. with OFF,
ces in nearly all the principal New
England UoUo01cj6Ued bu siness today.
Il IL said che credisess will not
suffer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-18
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

Sheriff Tamsen. of New York city.
suspended Warden Roe, OF Ludlow
street Jail. and the two keepers who
were on duty at the time of the escape
of the four men from that prison last
week.
One hundred Roman Catholic pilgrims
sailed Saturday from New York on the
steamship Werra to visit Palestine and
the holy land.
Ex-Superlntendent Byrnes. of New
York city, is going to open a detective
agency at Chicago. it is said.
A receiver has been appointed for
the Columbus. Shawnee and Hooking
Railway company. which is insolvent
and owes s1s.000.000.
Sir Francis brakes last male descen-
dant has just died at the age of 50 il the
Bristol lEnglandD almshouse. of which
he had been an inmate for many years
His father fought at Trafalgar.
Peter Claver. the Spanish Jesuit mis-.
sisnary who died in 1864. has been de-
clared by Pope Leo XIII. to be the
special patron of all missions to the
negroes in both hemispheres.
The special report that William
Waldorf Astor had become a British
subject is authoritatively denied. Astor
neither has nor intends to transfer his
allegiance.
Mentally depraved by the excessive
smoking Of cigarettes Benjamin 1. Da-
Wis cut his wife's throat and then killed
himself at Rugby, Tenn.
a preacher named Bona has been
sent to Jail at Liberty. Mo-. for steal.
ing Bibles and other religious books.
Official notice of the death Of United
States Minister Willis has reached the
state department.
Two bandits held up the cashier on
the Northwestern Elevator and Mil
company at Toledo. snatched $500 and
got away in a buggy.
The London and New York chambers
cf commerce have exchanged congratu.
lations over the Anglo-American arbi.
tration treaty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-18
Heavy Winds I'm Michigan.

Detroit. ian. 1s.-Un,sually heavy
winds were experienced all over Michi-
gan yesterday afternoon. Conditions
developed into n severe blizzard In the
northern region. At Marquette the
temperature fell % degrees In ten hours
and two feet OF snow fell. In western
Michigan gales and snow storms pre-
vail. Ut jackson the roof was blown
of the malt house Of Haehnles' brew
cry.s sdeipg $1,000 sdamsE. and leaving
i0, 600 SUehefs ~ raalt ..xpoSed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-18
Senatorial Situation at Spring
field.
WHAT DEMOCRATS MAY DO.
CONSERVATION by Report of
Their Takinga Hand.
Cook County in Caucus
Hit Confident.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 18.-The sen.
atorial question is as far from settlt
ment as It was before Madden with.
drew. As far as known only Senator
Monroe and Representative Merrill
will be absent from the caucus to.
night. In this case it will require
81 votes to nominate. Lorimer's
friends claim 60. Mason's friends
claim more votes than Lorimer's.
Other candidates maintain that no
man has enough to nominate. The
belief that matters will not be set.
tied at the caucus continues to grow.
Should the matter he forced into
the joint assembly some democratic
members say that after q compli-
mentary vote for Altgeld, they will
take hand and help out some one
Of the republican candidates. This
proposition has caused consterna-
tion among some of the republicans.
They fear that might result in the
selection Of a man not wanted by the
maj ,rity of republicans. Oa this
account there will be serious effort
made to settle the fight in joint eau
Gus.
Cook County I'm Conference.
A brief coufel ence OF Cook county
members, at which 81 of 38 were
present, decided to hold a prelimi-
nary caucus this afternoon. The con-
ference caused a fiutter among the
managers OF all candidates except
Lorimer. He held that all 81 would
vote for him. Friends OF Hit are
jubilant, but would not say whv.
v. H. Bovey, one of Hits
managers said with every shift and
turn in the situation Hits prospects
had frightened. He declared that
Hits forces we're growing stronger
hourly. A lively rumor is in circu-
lation to the effect that Judge Gross
cup. of the United States district
court. might become a candidate.
This would further complicate the
situation.
LoHimer Against the Field.
Since this morning second con.
ference OF Cook county men has been
vigorously at work for Lorimer, and
people around his headquarters are
iubilant this afternoon. They are
betting even money on Lorimer
against the field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-18

Washington. Jan. 1s.-The report
OF the deep waterway commission n
was laid before congress with let
ter from the president. He says the
commission was appointed under the
act Of March 2, 'e5. to consider with
q similar commission from Canada
the feasibility Of constructing canals
to enable vessels engaged in ocean
commerce. to pass between the grea,
lakes and the Atlantic ocean. He
says the commissioner report dem
onstrates the feasibility Of securing
such transportation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-18
Horace ~. Singers VIII.

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. 1s.-The wifi
Of Horace NJ. Singer. the sewing ma
chine man of Chicago. has been filed
for probate here. The estate IL valued
At sS.5.ooo. His widow receives the Chi
cago home and si5Q.ooo In lieu Of dover.
He bequeaths certain real estate t. FL
len Case. of Lennnt. Ills. All Of the
balance is bequeafhed in trust to his
son. Charles q. Singer and Charles u.
Kimball. Annuities of $500 each are
given to his mother and two sisters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-18
Bay City Polish Church Trouble.

Bay City. Mich. Jan. 1s.-A meeting
Of the Poles Of st. Stanislaus church
was held yesterday afternoon to hear
the decision OF Archbishop Martinelii.
designed to settle the troubles which
have agitated the church for several
months past. The decision indicates
that some OF the demands OF the OPP
ponents OF the priest who has been In
charge of the church have been ac-
ceded to. and especially the request for
appointment OF a committee to examine
the church's financial records annually