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The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
BRE1DENTHAL's SUCCESSOR
There are Eight Aspirants for the
Craftsmanship of the PopuIist
Committee

The prospective resignation of John ".
Breidenthal as chairman of the Popu>
list state central committee has created
much speculation as to his probable sue
cessor and unearthed eight candidates
for the place They are as follows:
Grant Harrington. Hiawatha: P. H Do
Ian. Salina w L. Brown. Kingman;
Charles A. Taylor, assistant state audi
tor: Taylor Riddle of Marion; J. NJ. AL
len of Erie: w. T. Upton of Burlington,
and D. E. Ballard of Washington county.
All but Brown and Taylor are members
of the committee and a question as to
their eligibility has been raised.
In 1892 the rule was adopted that the
members from each congressional district
and one member at large, the latter to
be chosen by the state convention, and
to be eX-OfficiO chairman of the state
committee. In 1894 this rule was followed
but in 1896 a row was raised at the con-
ventiOn and adjournment occurred with
out eleCting member at large. This
practically left Breidenthal holding over
as member at large which title the COM
mittee afterwards confirmed. When
Breidenthal resigns it will be as ttmem-
Der at large which will carry the chair
unanship. The question then before the
committee will be whether or not in the
face of the rule established in 1892, the
committee has power to choose mems
Der of the district committee commit
teeman at large and to fill, also the
office of chairman.
The claim is made that the commit
tees sole right is to choose member at
large who shall be chairman and it is
further maintained that members of the
from congressional districts must remain
a such and can not become, by election
or otherwise, committeeman at large ex>
cept bV the action of a state convention.
Charley Taylor and w l.. Brown will be
the only candidates who are eligible
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
CLARK as A FISHERMAN.
Member of Charity Board Victim of
Practical Joke.

One day last week after completing
the business under consideration, the
members of the state board of charities
assembled at the OsawatOmie asylum,
and went out on a brief fishing expedi-
ton.
George A. Clark, the Republican
member, succeeded in capturing a suck
er after an hours patient waiting. dur
ing which success had not attended the
remaining members of the party.
Mr.. Clark was in high glee. He left
his fishing pole on the bank and rush
ed back to the asylum. There he ex-
planned to the officers that he had land
ed a fine rock bass and made a special
request that it be served to him at sup
per.
One of the young women who is en-
plOyed in the dining room possesses a
small wooden fish, so designed and
painted that it closely resembles the
real thing.
Mr. Clark's attack on the wooden
fish precipitated pandemonium among
the officers and members of the board,
but the old member took the joke.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
CowLEY COUNTY POLITICS.
The War Between Brown and ia
.ouins in That County.

The troubles of a legislator do not
end with the session, but seem TO con-
tinue after adjournment. if the present
controversy between Ed JaQulnS ana
Charles L. Brown, both of Cowley coun-
ty. may be taken as a criterion ia
quins is a Democrat. Brown is 1ree
silver Republican. The former lives at
Winfield and the latter at Arkansas
City.
\ few weeks ago Governor Leedy re
ceived from Jaquins copies of resOlu-
tions supposed to have been adopted
bv the county central committee de
manding the resignation of Mr.. Brown
unless he could make some satisfactory
explanation of his position on the rail-
road bill. having failed to support the
maximum rate bill.
Browns friends claim that Jaquins
manipulated the meeting and explain 1t
in this manner: Jaquins' friends in his
represe NATIVE district who were mem
bers of the county committee met one
afternoon in Winfield. There was but
a small attendance Jaquins succeed
ed in securing an appointment to MI
vacancy on the committee and 1mmedl-
atelv introduced resolutions memOrlaI-
izing the governor for Vetoing the ran
road bill indorsing JaQuins and de-
nanding either an explanation or res
ignation from Brown
Pur two members of the committee
from the part Of the county represent
ed by Mr.. Brown We're present Ihey
ATTEMPTED 10 defeat the resolution, out
We're unable to do so.
Mr. Brown was not officially notified
Of the adoption of the resolution. but
having heard that such action had been
taken. wrote to Mr.. Jaquins denying
the right of the county committee, es-
peciaIly the members thereof who
would respond to Jaquins bidding, to
demand his resignation. Mr.. Brown
said in his letter:
There is in the district which I rep
resented in the legisla ture a committee
charged with the duty of looking after
the political affairs of that character
To hat committee, in my opinion. be-
longs the supreme right to administer
affairs of the representative district.
If in the wisdom of that committee I
have been unfaithful, then such pro-
ceedings would be justihable. Other
wise not"
The papers in Arkansas City rallied
to the defense of Mr.. Brown and went
after Jaquins. 1t has been intimated
in the county that JaQuins would be
come decidedly uncOmfOrta BILE and he
would be forced to explain were Mr.
Brown to open up on him. However
in the interests of party harmony and
with the hope of retaining the fusion
agreement between the allied forces
Mr.. Brown is maintaining a silence, al
though convinced beyond a doubt that
his constituents are satisfied. Brown is
for a maximum bill, but insists that
when one is enacted into law il should
contain some measure of fairness to all
parties interest," ted.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
Charters Filed.

The Brown County Fair association
has been Incorporated with a capital of
$4,000. The directors are as follows:
w. w. LetsOn, Horton; G.. Y. Johnson
Willis; S. F. Walters, w. E. Hixson, C.
W. Welcome. J. W. Babbitt, c. A Nc
Coy, Ed [Hoge and J. H. Meyer of Hia-
Watha.
The StonewaIl Jackson and Dixie
Mining and Milling company of juno
ton City has been Incorporated, with
a capital of $50, 600. The directors are
as follows: Charles Francis, Sturgis,
S d; Thomas T. Knox, Fort Riley;
w. H Going, NJ. H. Foss and James
Y. Humphrey of Junction City. The
headquarters of the company will be
at Junction City.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15

cision both the state and the heirs ap-
pealed. The chief ground for the states
appeal was that Mr. Mcclure allowed a
claim for $5,000,0 coo for services rendered
by George Gould to- his father to count
a $ debt against the estate and to re-
duce it's net value by that amount.
The chief point which the heirs
based the appeal was that the securi-
ties which constituted the bulk of the
estate were wrongly appraised. They
assert that if the Gould securities had
been thrown on the market at once,
there would have been a fall in value
of 20 or 80 points or even more. To ap-
praise the shares at the quotations of
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15

called and John D. Dos Passos made
the argument.
He urged that the legacy of $4,000. 900
to George Gould was in reality a mere
gift and was not a payment of a debt
for services rendered by George Gould
had been exempted by the surrogate
when the will was probated.
Ex-Judg'e John F. Dillon argued the
case for the heirs.
Decision was reserved The Gould
estate was appraised by David Mcclure
who was appointed by Surrogate F'itz-
gerald al $S1. 900 900 gross and S73, 600, 600
net value. Tax $578.000. From this de-
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
EIGHT HOUR LAW.
Typographical Union Said to Be Urg-
ing Commissioners Johnson's
Action.

Topeka Typographical union No. 121
is responsible for an investigation by
La Dor Commissioner johnson to aScer-
tain If the state printers office is amen
able to the provisions of the eight-hOur
law. The union addressed to the COM
missioner a communication containing
that question, and it has been referred
to the attorney general for an opin-
ion.
Should the attorney general hold that
the office comes under the state law the
labor commissioner is likely to begin
prosecution.
jOr Hudson says:
My time will soon expire and I do
not fear a law suit during the few
weeks which I shall continue in office
and I do not believe that a PopuIist
state officer will bring suit against the
new POpulist state printer"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
AT THE STATE HOUSE.
Rumor That the Decision of
the Supreme Court
VIII Be Adverse to the Investi-
eating Committee.
News ofthe State Departments-Per-
sonals and Notes.

There are all sorts of wild rumors
flying about the state house to the ef-
feet that Chief Justice DOster and As
sociate Justice Allen had a lively dis
q agreement one day this week as to the
decision of the court in the Davis ha-
beas corpus case
It is said that Judge Doster is con-
WINGED that the committee is a legal in
stitution and should be sustained, Jus
tice Allen being of a contrary opinion
As to this proposition the two judges
are said to have disagreed and IN
duIged in some caustic remarks
Justice Johnston. it is also said, is OF
the same opinion held by Judge Allen
If these reports are true, the com
ruiItee IS good for nil.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
state Reformatorv.

A. A. Majors of this city is a candi-
date to succeed Senator B. F. Wauack
of the reformatory at Hutchinson. The
appointment is made by the governor.
The directors were expected to meet in
the office of the governor yesterday to
make some appointments of officers for
the institution, but did not do SO, be-
cause of the serious illness of Mrs. T.
J. O'Neil, wife of the Democratic mem
ber of the board. Mrs. O'Nei1 is not
expected to live. The meeting of the
board will not be held until some time
next weak
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
REWARD IS OFFERED
For Capture of Perpetrators of a Muir
der Committed in 1898.

The murderers of Cashier Lewis of
the Waverly bank, January p, 1898,
have never been apprehended, but
d1ligent effort is now being made to
capture them and Governor Leedy to-
day offered a reward of 500 for the ar
rest and conviction of William Van
Orman and others who were implicated
in the crime.
Lewis was killed during a robbery of
the bank which was committed by Van
Orman and others
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
GOULDs WORTH SS1, 900, 200
So the Appraisement is Stated in the
Present Tax Case.

New york, May 15.-The proceedings
brought by the heirs of the late Jay
Gould to have the amount of the inner
itance tax fixed was argued before the
appellate division of the supreme court
yesterday. Ex-senator David 3. Hill,
principal counsel for the comptroller of
the city and county of New York, who
was expected to make the leading ar
gument was absent when the case was
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
Bank Com missioner News.

The following banks have notified
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal of
their intention to reduce their capital
stock; Citizens State bank of Medi
cine Lodge. from $50 900 to $40, 900; VIII
son County bank of FredOnia, from
100000 to $4,000: State Bank of Meri-
den, from $4,000 to Sc, 600 The reduc-
ton Of capital stock was possible and
practicable by the new law passed by
the last legislature
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
They are Named Brink and Came
From WamegO-

Sedalia, Mo, May 15.-Eddie Brink,
IA year old boy, was shot and killed this
morning on Muddy creek, west of town.
The boys father, w. N. Brink, a well
known Seventh Day Adventist of Kan
sas, has been arrested, charged with
the murder two farmers having stated
that they saw the boy and man whom
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
Fire
Sale
Prices.
25c Mems Shirts.

An assorted lot of six
styles, worth Csc, easy
enough about 10 dozen in
all
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, SATURDAY

remedy, because the agent cannot be
compelled to testify.
ssThe pardon of Chapman by Presi-
dent Mckinley will cost the Republican
PARTY half a million votes in the next
national election
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
1Oc Ladies' Hose.

Ladies' heavy midnight
fast black cotton Hose.
Have sold piles of the same
at 10c.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
$3.50 ChiIdren'S Refers.

All wool neatly braided,
all sizes up to 16 years. Ma
Wy and red only
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
$500 Silk Umbrellas.

Genuine Otto Miller Silk
Serge, fine White Pearl
Handles-a usual SO quail
ity.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
Sc Rockford Socks.

Seamless and ribbed top,
both blue and brown mix
Half the stores get SC for
them.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
Sc Toilet Soap $.

Your choice of 8 kinds Of
any of them very cheap at
twice the price.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
horticultural

Secretary William II. Barnes of the
State Horticultural society is at Scran-
ton today, delivering an address before
the Usage County horticultural socie-
ty- Mr.. Barnes returned yesterday
from Mcpherson, having organized the
Mcpherson County Horticultural So
ciety with A. Bass, president, and w.
H. Morris, secretary.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
1880 Sea Island PerealeS.

Perfect goods, Sc inches
wide, bright, fancy color
ings, usually retaiIed 121ac
yard.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
Black Skirts.

3 yd sweep, neatly made,
warranted y wool and cost
more than this to make.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
25C Stamped Linens,

and SOC ones for 25c, 35c for
15c, etc, only slightly soil
ed.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
SOC Rubber Circulars.

An odd lot-none of them
worth much; take your
pick for a dime.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
FATHER KILLS HIS son.

the stock exchange at the time of Mr.
GouId's death was, they argue, unfair.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15

200 yd. spools of we'll
known brand of spool cot
ton, guaranteed equal to
Coates.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
$500 Fancy Skirts.

Full sweep, neatly bound
and laid, a regular $500
skirt-We have reduced
our entire stock.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15

Marshan's Band Garfield Park to-
morrow. afternoon.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15

they believe to have been his father.
engage in a struggle which ended in
the shooting, after which the man ran
away.
The Drinks were travelling by wagon
from WamegO. Kan, to St. Louis. A
negro woman named Young. WhOm they
picked up yesterday, was with them.
Band Concert
At Garfield Park tomorrow afternoon, 3
O'Clock. by MarshalIs Band.
Wichita and return at half rate, May
II, Is and 19 via Santa F'e route.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
SI.25 Driving Gloves.

Ladies' dog skin gaunt-
let, worth a half more than
this at wholesale, quantity
limited.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
35e 45-in HenriettaS.

These in colors only. Pef-
feet goods in every way
way and market value, 35c
today.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
IOc TwiIled Silesias.

Blacks and coIOrs, the
grades usually sold 10 to
15c yd-one to four yard
lengths.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
4c Lining Cambrics.

In short 1engths-one to
four yds, both blacks and
colors, standards.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
IOc Ladies' Vests.
25c Ne ckWear.
4Oc Summer COrsets.

Perfect in every way; ex-
ira weight, grenadine body,
steels guaranteed.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
25c Ball Pearl Buttons.
$3.50 Silk Umbrellas.
5e HuCk Towels.
zoe Bed Spreads.

A full size, heavy white
crochet quilt of superior
quality.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
25c Leather Belts.

Mixed lot leather belts
worth up to 25c, none less
than 15c; choice for 10c.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
I5c Ribbons.

Mixed lot all silk ribbons,
! to 21a inch. wide; your
choice for Sc a yard.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
.35c Storm SergeS.

Just the thing for skirts
or travelling dresses and
usually sold at 35c, 40
inches wide.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
So Lace Curtains.

Only a few pairs of
these. 31ay ards long
beautifully designs.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
$3.50 Lace Curtains

Full length and good
width; we never offered
perfect goods so cheap.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
Fire
Sale
Prices.
$3.50 Black Silk Skirts.

All pure silk, extra we'll
made, brOcaded and usual
ly retail at $500 to $3.50.
Zoe Ladies Vests.
Imitation Egyptian yarn
tapped neck, French grad
ulated rib full sizes, WORTH
Toe.
25c Ne ckWear.
Both mems and womens,
all silk, both tecks and
four-in-hands, regular 25c
goods.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
25c Window Shade

Somewhat sOiled, but
otherwise all right, COM
plete with spring rollers.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
soc Stand Covers.

Regular soc goods, as
. sorted cOlOrs, most of
them not damaged in any
way.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
$1.75 Nubia Rugs.

Only a few of these all
in good shape-Large
sizes.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
6Oc Lace Curtains.

3 yards long, some of
them slightly soiled,
worth soc to 60c easily.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
l5c Fancy Dress Goods.

An assorted lot, worth
up to zoe yd; none less
than 15c-double fold.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
65c CrOquet Sets.

4 balls, hard wood
vanished complete-set
with rules in neat case.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
SOC Mems Gloves.

A mixed lot leather
gloves, unlimited. none
worth less than Csc, some
SOC.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-28

IT'S like looking over into Paradlsew
so exclaimed beautiful young lady.
who witnessed one OF the glorious sunsets
IN the Land Of the Sky.
Enhancing scenery, invigorating atmos-
phere-rarofied and filled with ozone,
health and pleasure In every breath
drawn among the mountains In Western
North Carolina, as reached by the South
ern railway.
SO many charming places TO choose
from. Flat Rock. Saluda, Hendersonviile.
Hickory. Blowing Rock, Hot Springs.
Waynesville. Linnvile, Roam Mountain.
etc, but, Of course. the capital city OF the
Land Of the sky Is Ashevllle
Excursion tickets az very low rates are
ohtainabe via the Southern railway or
its connections TO any point In Western
North Carolina, but IL IL Always safe to
buy your summer excursion ticket 10
Ashcvile
Through Pullman cars are operated be-
tween Savannah and Cincinnati by the i.
c. and r. and Southern railway, via Ashe-
villc.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-28
LOCAL Personal.

Mr. G. Prentice Carson of Jacksonville
is in the city.
Mr.. w. H. Young of Plant City, Fla,
is in the city.
Mr.. B. P. Walker of Macon is stopping
at the Screven.
Mr.. W. G.. Keen of Fort Valley is stop
ping at the Pulaski.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Mills of Augusta
were here yesterday.
Mr.. C. d. Kline left for Atlanta last
night by the Central.
Capt. D. G. Purse left last night by way
of the Central for Augusta.
Mr.. J. R. Afford came down from Daisy
yesterday to spend the day.
Mr.. Charles L. Davis, proprietor of the
Warm Springs hotel, is in the city.
Mr.. ]. H. Raine of Atlanta came down
yesterday, registering a. the De Solo,
Among the De Soto's guests yesterday
was Mr.. Edwin G. Siebles of Columbia.
Among last nights arrivals at the Pu-
lash was Mr.. Dave Harvard of Cochran.
Miss Kate Anderson Will leave for the
north to-day on the City of Birmingham.
Mr.. John Malloch will leave for New
York to-day on the City of Birmingham.
Miss Florrie M Banks will leave in
few days, to spend the summer with
friends at Monroe, n. c.
Capt. A. o. MacDonell, general passen-
ger agent of the florida Central and Pen
insular, spent a while in the city yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Hubbel and Mrs
Lester Hubbell will leave for the north on
the City of Birmingham to-day. They
will spend the summer at their pretty
summer home i'll Unadilla, N. Y.
Alderman T. F. O'Donneu is out again.
Tos-
He will leave tomorrow for Northern
New York, where he expects to spend two
or three months resting and recuperaung
his health.
Mr.. J. A. Bates, vice president of Lud-
den & Bates Southern Music House, will
leave tomorrow for New York city,
where he will in the future spend much of
his time. Mr.. Bates has been a resident
of Savannah since 1868, and is well known
as one of its most enterprising business
men, who has thoroughly identified him.
self with the city's interests and built up
most successful business. The establish
ment of wholesale headquarters in New
York city, from where the Mathushek
pianos could be distributed through the
north, as well as the south, necessitates
Mr.. Bates presence at the New York
house for the most of the time, but he will
still regard Savannah as his home, and
expects to spend some portion of each
year here. No change whatever is con-
templated in the Savannah house, and
under the management of Mr.. Jno. D.
Murphy, secretary of the company, it will
continue to push the Southern music trade
as vigorously as ever. The name of Lud-
den & Bates is now prominent on Fifth
avenue, near Twentieth street, where
their firm is located in handsome ware
rooms, and Mr.. Bates viii be glad to wei
come there all Savannah friends, who
may visit New York, either for business
or pleasure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-28
CAPT. CARRIERS NEW BERTH.
MILITARY ATTACHE TO THE AMER
ICAN EMBASSY AT LONDON.

He VIII Succeed Col. Ludlow Who
Has Resumed His Duties with the
Nicaragua Canal Commission.
Capt. Carriers Appointment Re-
ceived in savannah With Much
Surprise.
News Of the appointment of Capt. o. NJ.
Carter, OF this city, as military attache
to the American embassy in London, was
received in Savannah yesterday from
Washington.
The appointment came in the nature of
a surprise to the many friends of Capt
Carter here. for his name had not been
associated with appointment in the gem
eral shake-up caused by the in-goins Of
the new administration
There was widespread qualification,
however, among Capt. Carriers wide cir
Gle of friends, who congratulate him upon
his distinction. and yet who will regret
to see him leave Savannah.
Capt. Garter arrived in the city last
night from Washington, where he has
been for several days. He will probably
not leave Savannah for some time yet,
though the place at London is vacant.
Capt. Carter will be prominent in the
embassy at London. AS military attache,
he will take the place which has been
vacant lately on account of the return of
Col Ludlow to this country to follow his
duties on the Nicaragua canal commits
sion.
The appointment of Capt. Carter is d-
rect from the Secretary of War. 1t was
made a day or two ago, and Capt. Carter
will be notified within the next few days
as to what his plans for departure will
be.
Capt Carter is an engineer officer of
high rank in the army and great pro
fessional attachments. He is a graduate
of West Point with the class of 1876.
Since that time most of his life has
been spent in military engineer
ing and for the last twelve years he has
had charge of Georgia coast harbor i'm
provements. His latest work has been in
the prospective improvements at Tybee.
Capt. Carter is a native of Ohio, having
been born in Oberlin, that state, the town
from which he gets his name. He is a
gentleman of literary tastes and is also a
devotee of all that is artistic. He will be
missed greatly in the social world, where
he has been prominent and held in high
esteem