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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
WILL NOT PAY TRIBUTE.
Heated Conversation Between Rookie
Teller and Rice.

Columbus, o., Oct. 21.-Attorney Cen
era1 Monnett returned today from New
York, where he has been trying to elicit
facts from the Standard Oil company.
Mr.. Monnett said he had sufficient evil
dence to show that the trust had been
avoiding the order of the supreme court
rather than Obeying it. Said he:
THE officers of the trust have got
the idea that this proceeding is brought
by George Rice of Marietta to extort
money from the trust. In the sensation
al encounter between Mr.. Rockefeller
and Mr.. Rice, which has been reported
somewhat meagerly in the newspapers,
Rockefeller cried out: No, sir; millions
for defense, but not one cent for
tribute. "
The attorney general said this incident
had escaped the newspapers entirely.
He was standing between the two men
at the time and was fearful that a trag-
edy might result.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
MORGAN AGAINST LINCOLN.
President is Censured for theAppoint-
ment of an Ex-Confederate.

Marshalltown. Iowa, Oct. 21-In his
address before the Union Veterans IN
ion Commander Morgan criticised the
appointment to a brigadier generalship
of General J. Rush Lincoln of the Iowa
agricultural college, at Ames, an ex-
confederate officer. He said in part:
Concerning the blunders and bicker-
ings incident to the calling out of foul
regiments instead of three, as the pres
ident's call indicated, and the conse-
quent unenviable position in which it
has placed our Iowa soldiers of the late
war, l will have nothing to say at this
time, though it is evident that a lack
of military laws and usag es on the part
of someone is to blame for much of it,
Under the first call for troops Iowa
was entitled to but one brigadier gen
eral and instead of him who might be
entitled to it from his position in the ma
tiOnal guard being recommended for
that honor, our chief executive again
shows his Partially for Mr. Lincoln
sets aside those who had attained that
position in the national guard regular
ly, ignores all the old union soldiers in
Iowa and recommends an ex-confeder-
ate soldier for this honora BILE position
Let me say if we do not wish a repe-
titfOn of such humiliation it is time for
US to show both national and state Of
hc1als that we are still a factor in poll
tics and propose to be heard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
GHOSTS OF THEIR VICTIMS
Haunt Two Convicts Until the Pris-
oners are Driven Mad.

Trenton, N J., Oct. 21-Two con-
victs in the New Jersey state prison
have become maniacs in the past week
over fancied visits from ghosts. VIM.
Curtis, sentenced to four years for
larceny, complained to the keepers that
during the night he heard strange
sounds in his cell. The keepers paid no
attention to it until George Zupack, do
ing a six years term for shooting
man, and occupying a cell near Curtis,
said that he had seen the ghost of the
man he killed. Curtis was found
few nights ago with his clothes wrapped
around his head, and he declared that
he couldn't sleep because of the queer
noises that he heard. He was fed in
another part of the prison, but obliged
to sleep in his cell. The strain on Cur
it's nerves was too much for him; he
became a raving maniac, and yesterday
afternoon he was taken to the hospital
for the insane.
Zupack was more seriously affected
than Curtis. About two weeks ago, as
the watch was passing Zupack's cell,
he saw the man clinging t. the bars of
the door with bullying eyes and his hair
standing on end. I've seen it again,
the man cried. TT came to the side of
my bed and shook its fist at me-"
Zupack lost his appetite, was unable
to sleep, lost flesh, and in few days
became hopelessIy insane. He was
taken with Curtis to the asylum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

event have been made. No special at
tempt has been made to keep the plans
from the public, but there were few of
the young woman's Chicago friends
who suspected the ceremony was so
near. They had been looking forward
to a brilliant military wedding, months
away, either in Chicago or at Rye
Beach. Even the appearance of the
names of Mrs. Norman Williams and
maid, Miss Laura Williams, and Mr..
Norman Williams Jr.. on the Campania
passenger list, appears not to have at
tracted attention.
After the wedding takes place the
plans of Gen. Merritt will depend en-
tirely on the course of events with the
peace commission and the action of the
war department at Washington. All
that is definitely known in Chicago is
that he will return to Paris at once
with his bride to await the completion
of the negotiations. Both Gen. Merritt
and Miss Williams have a large ac-
Quaintance in London, and it is entire
ly from choice that the wedding will
be a simple ceremony. Miss Williams
has been abroad a great deal and has
spent much time in London. When
Robert T Lincoln was minister at the
court of St. James she was presented
at the queens drawing room with Miss
Lincoln, and she has received much at
tentiOn both in London and in Paris.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

The New Orleans Picayune thus Ia
ments what it chooses to regard as the
passing of the Democratic party:
The Picayune has already called at
tention to the incipient movement by
which Chairman Jones, of the national
committee of the Democratic party, has
formed a. . combination with Populist
United States Senator Allen, of Nebras-
ka, and Republican U. S. Senator Tel
Ter, of Colorado, to form a party devoted
wholly to the free coinage of silver at a
fictitious valuation of that metal
This means an abandonment by the
president of the national committee of
the principles of the Democratic party
This grand old party was from the be-
ginning a hard money and sound money
party. 1t was always opposed to the
issue by the government of the United
states OF paper promises to pay to be
circulated as money. It always de-
manded that all debts, public and pri-
waite, should be paid in hard money,
real money, namely, gold and silver,
every coin of which was worth in the
markets of the world what it called for
The Picayune does not seem to rea-
lie that the grand old party ceased
to exist, except in NAME in 1896, when
at adopted the Populists, principles and
all. The Populists have as much right
to complain as have the Democrats of
the Picayune kind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
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at length on the catastrophe in the
Schloss AIeyerling, where the crown prince
expired.
court, the countess long ago sought to JUS
tify her career by explaining in book
tween the crown prince and the Countess
Netsera. Her manuscript was no sooner
in the hand of a publisher than a trusted
emissary of the Emperor Franz Josef
bought him off, and it is understood that
the countess received consolation in hard
cash It is also known that she received
an annual allowance from the empress
on condition that she would relinquish all
court relations.
Whether the countess is no longer in re-
Ceipt of her annual allowance on account
of the death of the empress is not known
1t is believed that the new book is only
revised version of her former manuscript.
The countess has cOnfided to her init
mate friends that she intends to go with
her husband to America and take up her
residence in New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
NOW AHORSE OWNER.
jimmy Michaels Hopes toBecome the
Proprietor of Firstclass Stable.

New York, Oct 21-Jimmy AfichaeIs,
the little middle distance cycle cham
pton, has started to collect a stable of
race horses. He is not only going to
become a jockey, but he is determined
upon being an owner and hopes to ride
his own thoroughbreds to victory. HIS
first purchase was made yesterday at
Harlem, when he became the owner of
Devisor. the latter is a 2-year-old
chestnut colt by Julen-Dido. He was
formerly the property of F. J. Kelley,
and is said to be a promising young
Ster.
Michaels does not propose buying all
of his horses this fall, and it may be
year or more before he completes his
stable. He will, however, be constant
ly on the lookout for good horses which
can be obtained at reasonable prices.
At present the little whee1man is con
nected with w. NJ. Wallace, and before
the present Harlem meeting is over
patrons of the track will be given an
opportunity to see what he can do in the
way of plotting winners around the oval.
Ever since his arrival here Nichaels
has been learning all he could about
riding and handling horses, making a
thorough study of the game. He will
take his first mount in a few days, when
he will blossom out as a. fulI-hedged
Jockey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
A ROYAL ROMANCE.
Countess Marie Larisch Will Print
State Secrets.

Vienna, Oct. IA great stir was Great
ed in court circles today by the news that
the beautiful Countess Marie Larisch,
press Elizabeth, will relate her expert
ences in a book. which will leave the press
of a Leipsic book publisher before Christ
mas.
The Countess Larisch lost favor at
court when it became known that it
through her that the Crown Prince Rudolf
made the acquaintance of the Countess
Vetsera, who was detested by the en-
Early this spring the Countess Larisch
obtained a divorce from her husband and
surprised her friends by marrying the
opera singer Herr, Brucks of Munich. i'm
nediately after the separa ton. The book
which she has written bears the suggest
i've title, KOenigsmaerchen' GA Royal
Romance''). The publishers declare in
an interview that revelations duplicating
personalities Of the highest standing at
court are contained in the literary effort
of the countess. The fair writer dweLs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Chicago Tribune: A great deal de-
ponds on New York. If some smaller
state, which gave Mckinley and the
gold standard a slight majority in 1896,
were to go for Democracy and the silver
standard this fall. the change could be
ascribed to petty local causes and the
Indifference of the voters in an off-year
election. But New York gave Mckinley
26S, 900 majority. If elected twenty nine
Republican and five Democratic con-
gressmen. If that state, owing to Re
publican apathy or any other cause,
were to change front next month, the
free silverites would exuIt and gain
heart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

zeal society for the discovery which he
has made.
To prove the efficacy of his fluid he
frequently embalms a fresh quarter OF
beef and hangs it in the sun, cutting off
steaks whenever they are needed. PeO-
pie who have eaten them declare that
they are as good and juicy as fresh beef.
In his composition he uses herbs
largely, which he gathers himself. The
preparation is not costly, and it is cas-
lily made. He has not fully decided
whether he will carry the secret to the
grave with him or give it to the world.
It would revolutiOnize the cold storage
business and be worth millions to the
man who got control of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
BROKE WORLDS RECORD.
Louisville Player Threw a Baseball
134 Yards. Foot EIGHT inches.

Louisville, KY, Oct. 21.-At a benefit
rendered to the Louisville league players,
Hans Wagner. the Colonels' first baseman;
beat the long distance throwing record
made by John Hatfield in 1872, by one yard
and one inch.
Wagner threw the ball 1874 yards, foot
and s inches. TWenty-six years ago Hat
field then a member of the Mutuals, made
a worlds record of 1873 yards, l foot and
Ign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

The car is vigorously pursuing his
peace policy and advises France to set
tie her troubles with England by dip
lOmacy. At the same time he is mas
sing 10000 troops at Port Arthur, all, OF
course. in the interest of peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
GLOBE SIGHTS


IFrOm the Atchison Globe1
A marriage may som times be a failure,
but funeral is always a success.
NO one with proper pride will admit that
damages.
There is a, man in Atchison who is forty
years old who has never been worked into
joining a lodge.
There will be little interest in dancing
this winter; the new dances leave the hug
out, and are very cold affairs.
has cut off his moustache in order TO get
the fun benefit Of his cigar.
This is the season when a man puts in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

North Carolina has 1,467 registered
distiIleries, their product last year hav-
Gng been O,716 gallons. The moonshine
output for the same period not sched-
uled is thought to have been about the
same amount
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

The gold standard newspapers have
discovered another strong argument in
favor of keeping the Philippines. A trip
to the islands, they say, is a sure cure
for siIverism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Blanco is turning an honest penny for
mis- country by inducing his soldiers to
be discharged in Cuba so that they can
not call on Spain to pay their fare home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

The Philadelphia Times devotes a
whole column of figures to proving that
1t doesn't know how the election will go
in Pennsylvania
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Friends of Emperor William will re-
gret to hear of the evil associations in
to which he has fallen since he left
home. The sultan is a wicked old fell
low and not fit company for the young
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

In William Waldorf Astor's recent en-
counter with a wealthy Briton in which
he pocketed SIS, 900 in the money of the
realm it is evident they were playing
table stakes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

s., 900. Whose it was and how it came
to be there no one can tell, but it is
supposed to have been put there dur
ing the war in 1865.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

The surrender of the PilIagers seems
to be impeded by the difficulty they
have in Juggling their names into the
agency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Omaha, Neb.. Oct. 20.-BiIIy Walker. the
pugilist who was knocked out by Andy
Dupont Monday night, died at South
Omaha this morning after having been
unconscious IS hours. The charge against
Dupont will be changed from prize tight
ing to murder
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

A burglar at Omaha has started a
new fashion by shooting himself in
stead Of the watchman on being dis
covered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

The story of the Taylor brothers. Bob
and ALI, of Tennessee, may serve to re-
mind US that the story of the Van Wyck
brothers, Bob and Gus. is different.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

''Where Spain is Right is the head
dine over an editorial article in the
Washington Post; as if Spain were ever
right
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

While the kaiser is in Jerusalem he
might get himself up as Solomon and be
photographed some more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Tod Sloan has reached the turning of
the lane. He has let a day go by with
out winning a race.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
PEOPLE YOU HEAR OF.

According to the estimates of Otto
AmmOn, the eminent German anthro-
polOgist, Bismarck's brain was probably
the heaviest known to anatomical
science. According to measurements of
Schafer's bust the brain weighed 65 As
ounces, the average weight in the case
of intelligent Europeans being less than
49 ounces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Rev. c. Pierrepont Edwards, until re-
Gently a curate in Southwark, London,
frequently assisted the police by thrash
ing ruffians. He was hurt only once,
when he received a, slight blow from a
brute who gave the police considera BILE
trouble. On one occasion he success
fully tackled three rOughs who insulted
his wife. Whenever he got a blow in
it was sure to tell and the recipient
never waited for more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

1t looks now as though the Kansas
soldiers at San Francisco may cast
their votes at sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

an oil stove to warm his bedroom, and
has to open all the windows to let the odor
out.
i
Women eat so little and SO irregularly
that it is a wonder it has never occurred
to Uncle Sam that they would make good
Soldiers.
Another AtchiSon young man who has
been flying high is to have his wings clip
ped; that is, he will get married, and set
tie both down and up.
If a woman catches. cold wearing a thin
dress to a reception, her husband escapes
public censure, but if she catches it hang
ing out clothes, all but his dearest friends
stop speaking to him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Rev. Isaac Collier, known as the
"Thoreau of Michigan is game war
den of Calhoun county in that state.
For the last eight years he has lived
all alone in a cottage on the shore of
GOguac lake, spending his time in fish
ing, hunting and study. He is a fine
botanist, has made a special study of
fish and their ha bits and subsists on
his hunting and fishing, selling fish to
buy his groceries and provisions and
doing his own cooking. His tea he
makes from the wild shrub known as
the Jersey tea, and his coffee from
hickory nuts. He reads Greek. Latin,
Hebrew, French, Chaldaic and Syriac.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
CHICAGO NEWS PROVERBS.

The harder a man works the more he
earns for Others
Tt isn't always the fighting parson who
puts his congregation to sleep.
1t IS easier to court the muse than 1t
is to get her publishers consent.
Ten cents in your pocket will purchase
more than the dollar someone owes you
The average man seems to use his wish
bone more than any other bone in his
body.
Physicians are called upon to prescribe
for the imagination oftener than anything
else.
Time improves everything but women;
they, of course, have been perfect from
the beginning.
Advice is about the only thing the aver
age man will give freely, without money
and without price.
1t might $ well be remembered that
one little apple did the world more harm
than all the cider ever made.
Our respect for old a &c depends a great
deal on whether it be applied to men and
women, or boarding house poultry.
According to the Bible, there will be no
marrying or giving in marriage in heaven
probably because there won't be enough
men to go around.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

It might as we'll be remembered tina
one little apple did the world more harm
than all the cider ever made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

The hostiIes have all surrendered now,
except Tom Watson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Lieutenant Peary's little daughter,
born in Greenland five years ago while
her father was on an arctic trip can not
endure warm weather and suffered Sc
verely during the recent summer. When
the temperature rises above 70 she
Wits, but always feels well in extreme
" cold weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

The reelection of the venerable Will
liam NJ. Evarts to the craftsmanship
of the board of trustees of the Peabody
educational fund is a reminder of the
fact that although no longer a par
ticipant in the worlds activities, he still
lives and is the only surviving member
of the original board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Advice is about the only thing the aver
age man will give freely, without money
and without price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Justice Harlan of the United States
supreme court has gone wild about golf
and thinks nothing Of getting up at 6
O'Clock in the morning to enjoy his fav-
orite game. He declares that if his col
leagues would follow his example and
spend three or four hours in exercise
in the open air every morning it would
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Time improves everything but women
the beginning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Physicians are called upon to prescribe
for the imagination oftener than anything
else.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Admiral Dewey is fond of horses, but,
unlike the majority, he is a good rider
and hunter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

The average man seems to use his wish
body.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-31
New York Monday afternoon, under

New York Monday afternoon, under
sealed orders.
A London News Agency asserts that
the Pope has forwarded peace pro-
posals to President Mckinley.
The San Francisco Red Cross fund
has reached $4,000. Today's contribu-
tons were swelled by one of $4,000 sent
in by C. =. Huntington.
In the Spanish chamber of deputies
yesterday Senior Puigcerver, minister
of finance, presented n bill te prohibis
the expectation of silver money
At Mobile. Ala, Monday for the first
time in its history, there was general
public participation in Decoration Day
services at the national cemetery.
News of the expected battle at San
tiago will be sent by dispatch boat to
Kingston, Jamaica. and Mole st.
Nicholas, Hayti, and from there be
cabled.
The Cuban coastine steamer Purisi-
ma Conception has arrived at Kings
ton from Manzanlllo with n Spanish
commiassariat officer in disguise, seek
ing supplies.
1t is reported that Senior sagasta
during Sundays cabinet council, reas-
beTttu tlldl Gpuln uUts Hul tNItNi llt
support, diplomatic or otherwise, of
any foreign power.
An official dispatch from Havana
says that two American correspond
| ents. named Widan and Robinson
| probably Mr.. Phil Robinson), have
been arrested near Matanzas.
The United States steamer Ar
| menia has left the Norfolk navy yard
for Key West with $500 tons of ammu.
milton. A large number of thirteen
inch shells are in the consignment.
On Monday several thousand of tn,
men at Camp Alger took advantage o.
the opportunity offered them to at
tend the memorial services at Airing
ton cemetery, and to visit Washington
The government has Issued order
for the purchase in st. Louis of 100
hatchets, 1000 axes, 10000 ax-handles
1900 mess pans. 5000 camp kettles an,
| about 10000 other miscellaneous CAM
articles.
Though official announcements sa,
the Spanish reserve fleet. including tn
! Numancla, is to go to the Philippines
the orders for the 1000 men who wer
to have gone with 1t have been defln
itely countermanded.
The British government, ACCORDING
to n statement of London new
agency, has sent a friendly protest t
Spain with respect to the latter
strengthening on the Notifications op
posite Gibraltar.
At Bayonne. n. j., on Monday tn
worlds Misunderstanding champion
John Flanagan, was beaten by ]. ,
McCracken. of Pennsylvania who thre'
16-pound hammer 1853 feet lnche!
or one inch farther than Flanagan
record.