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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
THEY GO A "LAWING"
And the Lawyers Will Get All the
Money of the GiImores.

L. c. Gilmore of Paola has appealed
to the supreme court to straighten out
a family quarrel over the estate left by
his father some years ago to three
brothers and their mother.
The elder Gilmore was interested in
the Paola National bank and his young
tuition. AS the father had transacted
the larger part of his business through
the bank the young man, remaining in
the bank took charge of the interests
left by his father to the family.
After a few months the two remain
ing brothers asked the probate court
to remove the younger brother as one
of the administrators, the three broth
ers have been assigned that duty.
The younger son with his mother, soon
after he was removed, asked for a par
tition of the estate. over So, 900 was di-
vided among them. About this time a
note which the young man endorsed
for the estate came due and he was
compelled to pay out about $500. He
thereafter brought suit against his
brothers to recover their proportion of
the obligation. Very soon the two
brothers brought suit to recover from
their relative the full amount of the es-
tate which was appOrtiOned. So far as
reported this was the last suit filed un-
til the young man brought the case to
the supreme court.
A suit involving the estate is pending
in the probate court of Miami county,
another in the district court; one in the
court of appeals and one has been filed
in which the lawyers and court Off
ciols will get all the money and the lit
igantS will have experience to partition
among themselves.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
He CANNOT SPEAK.
Strange Paralysis of Speech
Centers in 7. K. McGIathery.

Conscious of what he desires to say
but unable to think of the words in
which to express himself is the pecu-
liar and unfortunate condition of Mr..
T. K. McGlathery of this city.
Mr.. McGIathery is capitalist and a
bachelor and resides with a family in
his residence at 1247 Harrison street.
He is man of about 55 years of age,
and is well known among the business
men of this city.
Last week Mr.. McGlathery suffered a
slight stroke of paralysis, and gradual
ly the affection has grown upon him
until he is now unable to express him
self at any length. The attending ply
sicians say that blood clots have
formed around the speech centers in
the right sphenoidaI lobe.''
Medical history offers but few cases
similar to that Of Mr.. McGlathery.
Paralysis of the body involving the
power Of speech are every day occur
rences, but in the case of the Topeka
capitalist it is not an inability to speak
which causes his unfortunate condition.
It is an inability to think of words in
which to express his thoughts that rem
ders his condition almost that Of a man
who is dumb.
Mr.. McGIathery is able to move
about, although the affection is wear
ing on his nervous system to such an
extent that he is compelled to spend q
great part of his time in bed, and eats,
reads and writes. He is often able to start
a sentence, but before he has said a
half dozen words his mind becomes a
blank as far as expression is concerned
and he frantically attempts to make
his thoughts known by signs.
Often when the attending physician
DR.. g. J. Mulvane, calls to see Mr.. Nc
Glathery the unfortunate man is able
to speak a few words to him He will
start a sentence, as I want to-
and then his mind fails him and with
strange expression on his face he ges-
ticulates wildly, while the muscles of
his throat strain and his lips move
without sound, endeavOring to give
expression to his thoughts
The fact that he is able to talk at
all proves the peculiar character of his
affection. It shows that while the par
alysis extends to the speech centers
it is an inability to put his thoughts in
to words that is responsible for his pit
table condition.
Mr.. McGlathery is a strong looking
man for his years, and up to the day
on which he was stricken with paraIy-
sis had always been active and able
to take care of his financial matters
The affection is apparently slowly
progressing, and it is probable that
complete paralysis will be the ultimate
result. Mr.. McGlathery is gradually
growing weaker under the nervous
strain Of his present condition
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
How to Prevent Pneumonia-

At this time of the year a cold is
very easily contracted, and if let to run
it's course without the aid of some reli-
able cough medicine is liable to result
in that dread disease, pneumonia We
know of no better remedy to cure a
cough or cold than Chamberlafn's s
Cough Remedy. We nave used it quite
extensively and it has always given en-
tire satisfactiOn.-Oolaga Ind. Ter
Chief.
This is the only remedy that is known
to be q certain preventive of pneumonia
Among the many thousands who have
used it for colds and la grippe we have
never yet learned of a single case hav-
ing resulted in pneumonia. Persons
who have weak lungs or have reason to
fear an attack of pneumonia, should
keep the remedy at hand. The % and
so cent sizes for sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
FATAL PRIZE FIGHT.
Fight for the Worlds Bantam
Weight Championship
Last Night in London Between
Barry and CrOOt
Resulted in the Death of Croot This
Morning From a Heart Blow from
the Hands of the Chicago Man
-Croot Never Regained
Consciousness.

London, Dec. THE battle between
Jim Barry, of Chicago, and Walter
CrOot, of Newcastle, England, for the
bantam weight championship of the
world, which was postponed from No
vember Is last owing to the sudden
death Of John Flemming, manager of
the National Sporting club, came off
last night. The National Sporting club
was crowded. Barry scaled at 1O7
pounds and Croot at 1O4, the betting ia
voring Barry.
During the first ten rounds Barry did
most OF the scoring in a thoroughly
scientific struggle. Then CrOOt made
a determined stand and at the eight
eenth round had almost equaliZed mat
ters. When the nineteenth round
opened Barry Immediately forced the
work at a great pace and finished much
stronger than his opponent In the
twentieth round Barry put in some ex-
cellent drives and with a crushing
Highlander on Croot's jaw, knocked
him out, when only forty seconds re-
manned to the stipulated limit.
Barry had just sufficient in hand to
have scored a verdict had the contest
reached its full length, but the decisive
manner in which he finished his rival
stamped him as a dangerous hitter.
Croot remained unconscious so long
that medical assistance was called. 1t
was found that he had sustained a Sc
we're cOncuSS1On, though this IS not ex-
pected to prove fatal. He has been re-.
moved to an apartment on the premises
of the club.
Walter Croot of Newcastle, Eng, who
was defeated for the Bantam weight
championship of the world at the Ma
tional Sporting club last night by JIM
my Barry of Chicago, died this morning
of the injuries which he received during
the contest.
The Knockout blows consisted of a
severe punch over the heart and then a
crushing right handler on the jaw. CrOot
unconscious
medical assistance was called. 1t was
found that he had sustained a severe
cOncussiOn of the brain. He never re-
gained consciousness and expired at
o'clock this morning. Barry who was
arrested shortly after the death of
CrOOt was taken to the Bow street po-
lice court. The affair has caused great
excitement in boxing circles.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
SIX DAYS RACE.
SO Cyclers Lined Up for the Start in
New York.

New York, Dec. THE grind has
begun in Madison Square Garden, and
for six days the wheels will go round
at merry clip.
OF the original entry list of forty
only four men failed to respond to the
starters call, ana the thirty-six, when
lined up five abreast across the track
made an array that was as imposing
as it was varied in nationality and ap-
pearance. The conditions of the race
were briefly recited by the referee, the
competitors being informed that the
contest would end at a quarter after 2
on the night of Saturday, December II,
and that up to that time they have the
right to rest and ride as they see fit.
They were further informed that to
the rider who had covered the greatest
distance at the close of the race would
be awarded 81, 800 in money and an ad-
ditiOnal 5000 in the event of lowering
the record of 1910 miles established by
Teddy Hale last. year.
The other prizes announced were
$500 to second finisher, $500 to third,
$3.50 to fourth, $500 to fifth, 5000 to sixth,
$3.50 to seventh, $125 to eighth, $1O0 to
ninth, $100 to tenth and SIS to eleventh.
With these preliminary admonitions
Starter Eddie Bald fired his gun and
the greatest lOng-distance bicycle race
in history was on.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
BIG WHEAT CORNER.
Pillsbury and Peavey Companies Said
to be Heavily Stocked

Minneapolis, Dec. 7.-There is report
of d wheat corner effected here, and it
is apparently based on reliable inform
alton. The story goes that not only
are the PillSbury companies interested
in the deal, but the Peavey elevator
companies have also Joined their capital
and influence.
Mr.. Pillsbury could not be seen to-
day to deny or affirm the story. A we'll
known grain man, who is well posted as
TO what is going on in grain circles,
made the following statement, how
ever
THE Peavey and Pillsbury companies
have secured control of not only the
wheat in Minneapolis, but that in the
elevators all through the northwest, and
are now in a position to sit back and
wait what comes. They do not care
where the price goes now. You may
have noticed that Mr.. Pillsbury has
been claiming that wheat will go much
higher before long, and it is reported
that he has even said that it viii go to
$3.50. This statement would be con-
sistent with the report that he is inter-
ested in a corner.
Just imagine the position of these
gentlemen, with control of all the wheat
and the prices soaring They would not
care what the spectators did with the
price The time would come for deliV-
cries to be made, and where would the
grain men get the wheat to deliver if
Peavey and PilIsbury have it ALL
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
MUSTN'T BE MADE UGLY
Edward Wilder Makes a Strong
Protest i'm the Council
Against Disfiguring the New
Kansas Avenue Bridge.
All Wires and Pipes That Cross ii
Should be Put Out of Sight,
He Says.

John r. Mulvane, president of the
Missouri and Kansas Telephone COM
pany appeared before the council to
discuss the question of placing the
wires OF his company on the new
bridge. He said that his company had
abandoned the plan of placing the
wires underground but that in response
to requests from business men and 9th
ers he was now considering the adYlsa-
bility of doing so. He said headid not
know whether it would be practical,
but he intended to go to Kansas City
today to consult the engineer about the
matter. THE city might put IN the
conduits'' said he, "and we would be
willing to do the work much cheaper
than it could be done anywhere else"
MAYOR FellOWS-What good would
the city derive from the condultS?
Mr.. Mulvane-Only as the city needed
them for its fire alarm and other wires
of the kind.
While Mr. Mulvane was talking Ed
ward Wilder, secretary of the Edison
company and also 3. director of the tel
ephOne company came in. He said
that he appeared before the council as
n citizen rather than as a member OF
the companies named. I want to
protect our bridge" said he, from what
may be called vandalism. Our pave
mentS were hardly down before people
began tearing them up and I do not
want to see this happen to the bridge
AS far as the Edison company is con-
cerned we are not particular about go
ing over the bridge and if we do put
our wires on the bridge shall insist
that they be placed under the surface.
I am unalterably opposed to any sort
of an overhead structure on the bridge
I do not know that there is anything
would rather shoot q man for than
putting poles and wires on the bridge.
I think that this council should take
steps to prevent the bridge from being
torn up. These companies have a right
on the bridge and they should put their
wires and pipes down while it is in
process of construction"
c. K. Holiday, jr., of the gas COM
pany and Jesse Shaw of the water COM
pany said they would like to have the
claim of their companies considered at
the same time.
The matter was referred to the COM
mittee on streets and walks to be re-
ported upon at the next meeting OF the
council.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
EXIT ANDRE MONUMENT.
Tribute to the British Spy Must be
Sacrificed for Taxes.

New York, Dec. IF some association
of Britishers that delight in perpetuating
everything connected with their native
land does not come to the rescue of the
Andre monument that Cyrus w. Field put
up at Tappan, N. Y, the plot on which
it stands viii soon be sold to pay taxes.
1t has already been advertised by the su-
pervisors of Rockland county.
Mr.. Field tried to give the land and
the monument to the county, but there
was so much opposition to it that the gift
was never accepted. While Mr.. Field was
in England raising money to lay his At
lantic cable he met a great many people
who talked to him about the British spy
who was caught while carrying messages
to the traitor of the revolution, Benedics
Arnold. and they aroused the American
millionaire's sympathy. He promised to
put up monument on the very hill where
Andre was swung from tree, and in 1885
he kept his word. It a plain block
of polished granite with an inscription be-
speaking the sympathy of Americans for
the unfortunate young man.
Public feeling in this country against
Great Britain was running high at the
time because of the Irish question. There
was a good deal of it in Rockland county
There was mass meeting at Nyack and
Mr.. Field was asked to take away his
monument. He declined to do so. Two
weeks after it was put in position it was
blown several feet down hill with dyna>
mite. Mr.. Field offered reward for in
formation of the persons who did it, but
he never found them out. It was said at
the time that people affiliated with the
Irish organizations in this city were at
the bottom of it.
Mr. Field decided to place the monu-
ment in place again and stationed guard
there at night. AS an additional pre-
caution he erected a formidable iron rail-
ing around the stone. One night the
guard was withdrawn and the stone was
blown up again. This time it was severely
damaged and the name of Andre was al
most effaced.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
aE1KEs DEFEATS GRIMM.
Kills 81 Birds at the Chicago Tour
ney to Grimm's 81.

Chicago, Dec. 7-Rolla Heikes. of
Dayton, Ohio, challenger. defeated
Charles Grimm, Of Clear Lake, Iowa,
yesterday afternoon, for the Castiron
medal by a score of 81 to 81. The race
was shot at Watson's park, and at
tracted a notable crowd of local and
Out-Of-tOWn cracks.
The weather conditions tended to low
scores. A strong wind from the south
west swept the park and blew cutting
snow into the faces of the two experts.
The birds were mostly towering and
left-quarter incomers, with a fair pro-
portion of left-quarterers. Their flights
were erratic. While both experts showed
clever skill which drew applause,
HeiNe's work was the cleaner He
seemed to center better, and used the
second barrel chiefly for safety.
Grimm, on the other hand, failed to hit
cleanly on the first many times and
dropped some difficult birds on his sec
ond in a sensational manner OF the
nine birds lost by Heikes, four fell dead
out of bounds.
The feature OF the day was a straight
kill Of "a by Heikes in running out.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
WARSHIPS TO GO SOUTH.
North Atlantic Squadron is Preparing
for Maneuvers.

New York. Dec. 7.-For the first time in
more than three years a fleet of United
States warships will drill IN the waters
south of Brunswick, Ga.
Preparations are now being made for
the vessels of the North Atlantic squad
ron to cruise in southern waters, and net
only will it be the first time in many
years that they have gone 50 far south
but the fleet will be made up of the Lirg-
est and most powerful vessels N ihe
navy, and it will be the largest fleet OF
United States ships assembled since the
war.
Admiral Sicard has received orders from
Secretary Long to have the work of re-
Dairs and alterations to the vessels now
at the Brooklyn navy yard completed as
soon as possible as the department Is anX-
ious to have the squadron start on its
cruise There is considerable work yet
to be done on some of the ships, and 1t
will be some time before they will DC
ready for service
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
NEW WATER RATE ORDINANCE
Makes a Reduction of 20 Per Cent in
Water Rates.


The new water rate ordinance was
passed last night. The report of the
committee was formally approved and
the ordinance passed by unanimous
vote.
Councilman NetteIs Of the special
committee made an explanation in be-
half Of the committee. He said: I'VE
have made an honest effort to arrive at
rates which are just and equitable. In
cases where a sliding rate is given we
made an effort to make a fat rate but
when we visited the bakers and butch
erS and merchants who are taking wa
ter we found that there was such a di-
versity in the rates charged that it was
not practicable to make a fiat rate.
For if We made a 20 per cent reduction
on the maximum rate allowed by the
ordinance we found that it would still
be more than is being paid in many
cases.
In placing a valuation on the plant
We decided to fix it at S400. 900. There
is some evidence that it is not worth
that much but we felt as if it would be
better to be on the safe side. We
found that the company is paying five
and a half per cent on debt of 500, 900
but no one believes for a minute that
the plant is worth that much. So we
took what we considered a fair Valua-
ton and figured from that basis and
the rates fixed by the committee will
pay six per cent on that valuation al
lowing liberal sums for deterioration
and operating expenses"
Simon Greenspan who once had an
idea of building a water works of his
own was present and informed the
council that he had made a study of the
question. He said: 1.-The people are ex-
pecting more from you than they get.
do not believe they are satisfied with
these reductions. Go not believe
that it is fair to fix the value of the
present water plant at $400. 900. 1t is
not worth that much. I think that this
committee would have done better to
consult some one else than members
of the water company in fixing the val
uation-''
Councilman Morgan thought that the
ordinance gave too much latitude and
that the reductions were not general
enough. He thought that the COM
pauy might make up on other rates
which are not touched by the ordi-
nance.
Councilman Skinner thought that the
rate for billiard tables was too high.
He said that there was no reason why
there should be a charge of $2.40 for
each table when it was not necessary
to use water to operate them.
Councilman Nettels explained that
the committee tried to adhere to the
20 per cent reduction in the rates so
that the company could not charge
unreasonable reductions which might
upset the whole ordinance.
The ordinance was then passed. Jesse
Shaw Of the water company was pres
ent but said nothing.
ROssington, Smith & Dallas have
been employed by the water company
to fight the ordinance. They will at
tempt to show that the rates fixed by
the council are unreasonable.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
Taking a Fiction Writer to Task.

"Opie Read" says Tom McNeaI. "the
distinguished novelist, tells a touching
story of his early trials in publishing Il
paper at Carlisle, Kan, called the
Prairie Flower Carlisle is a town OF
some II habitants, when they are ali
at home and the checker player crowd
is gathered at the store.
There never was a paper published
in the state called the Prairie Flower:
there never was q paper Of any kind al
Carlisle. The only people of any note
that We're ever at Carlisle were Ed II;
Funston and his son, Fred Opie Kea0
never published a paper in Kansas ahei
couldn't tell where Carlisle is located
to save his life. With these trifilng sS-
ceptions, Opie's story is absolutely cl,r~
rect"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANTS.
They are Not to be Abandoned in St.
Louis, but Only to be Deferred.

St. Louis, Dec chairman Holman
of the board of public improvements
committee on streets and city lighting,
says his committee will probably be
ready to report the new lighting ordi-
nances at the next Tuesdays meeting
OF the board. He is trying to find out
when the city sinking fund will be in a
condition to be used in erecting a light
ing plant for the city. The board has
not abandoned their original plan for
a municipal lighting plant
Mr.. Holman, President McMath and
Mr.. Colby, who compose the commit
tee, unhesitatingly say that it is their
purpose to shape affairs that the muni-
cipal ownership may not be long de-
ferred- For this reason, they say, their
new ordinance will not recommend a
lighting contract for a period beyond
10 or Is years.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
IVES CHALLENGES sLossoN.
Proposes to Play 600 to 5000 Points
for g Wager of $1,000.

New York, Dec Frank c. Ives,
smarting under his defeat by George
F. SIcsson, has issued a challenge to
Slosson for a match game of billiards
according to championship rules, which
are that the game shall be played
within sixty days of the issue of the
challenge, for a stipulated amount and
shall be 600 points.
In case Slosson should wish a change
in the rules, Ives agrees to play him a.
game of 5000 points, 500 points each
night, for six nights, and will wager
So 900 to 81 500 that he can defeat Slos-
son. In behalf of the chaIlange. Ives
has placed a check for $3.50 in the hands
of a billiard company as a forfeit.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
Relief IN six Hours

Distressing Kidney ard Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American kidney Cure"
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of it's exceeding proLIptness in
relieving pain in the bladder. kidneys,
back and every part OF the urinary pas
saees in male or female. II relieves re-
tention of water and pain in passing IL
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this Is your remedy.
Sold by Geo. w. Stansdeld, 622 Kansas
Ave and Sim Drug Co. COZ Kansas
Ave, druggists. Topeka, Kan.
The Cremerie's new place, 726 Kansas
avenue. SCOTT & SCOTT.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-07
A SMALL SECRET.
Couldn't Understand the Taste of
EKis Customers.

EKis Customers.
Two men in Keokuk were discussing
the various food products now being
supplied in such variety and abund-
ance> One, a grocer, said & frequently
try a package or so of any certain arti-
Gle before Offering it to my trade, and
in that way sometimes form a differ
ent idea than my customers have. For
instance, about three weeks ago, I
thought I would try some Postum Food
Coffee to see what reason there was
for such a call for it. At breakfast
didn't like it and supper proved the
same, so I naturally concluded that my
taste was different from what that of
the customers who bought it right
along; a day or two after, I waited on
q lady who was buying a 25c package
and told her couldn't understand how
one could fancy the taste of Postum.
I know just what is the matter she
said you put the coffee boiler on the
stove for just fifteen minutes, and ten
minutes of that time it SiTnmered, and
perhaps five minutes it boiled, now if
you will have it left to boil fifteen min
utes after it commences to boil, you
will find a delicious Java beverage,
rich in food value of gluten and phos-
phateS so choice that you will never
abandon it, particularly when you see
the great gain in health - Well I
took another trial and sure enough I
have Joined the Postum army for
good, and life seems worth living since
l have gotten rid of my old time stom-
ach and kidney troubles
Postum is no sort of medicine, but
pure food, and this, together with a
relief from coffee has worked the
change"
Postum is the only cereal coffee vet
discovered, with a coffee taste, that is
pure and free from lower grade coffee
or other drugs.