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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
WELCOME FOR BRYAN.
A Banquet Has Been Arranged
i'm His Honor at Lincoln.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. Nv. ]. Bryan
will arrive in Lincoln at o'clock this
evening, two days later than originally
scheduled.
Unless the present programme is
changed, Mr. Bryan will almost step
from the train to the banquet hall. the
Bryan Travelling Mems club having ar
ranged a dinner in his honor.
It is believed he viii utilize this Oc-
CASTOR to partially declare his future
intentions, more especially the rumOr
connecting him with the Democratic
nomination for congress in this district
next fall.
The report is generally discredited at
his home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

amount for the material on hand, you
could pay all bills, could you not?
A--Yess sir.
Cross examination by Capt. Waters.
Q.-The Committee of Fifteen was
the managing body Of the Festival?
A.-Yes. sir.
Q.-Were you ever authorized to con
tract single debt in their name?
A.-No, sir. Except that $500 was
given to the Floral committee
e. Q.-You were given $500 and then set
to work to increase it as much as posi-
BILE?
Ayes, sir
Q.-After you had knowledge Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

an adverse decision might be taken as
a precedent. Continuing, he said:
IF there was any fault with Mrs
SuttOns conduct during the festival.
it was the fault of being too Jealous for
the success of the festivities. She
worked so hard and so diligently that
she received the admiration of every
one who saw our last Festival. and
gave a display, the like of which was
never seen in this country before Mrs.
Sutton has stated that she had no di-
rect authority from the Committee of
Fifteen to contract debts, but she
consulted with members of the Commit
tee almost daily, and her actions were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
BRYAN IS FOR STATEHOOD.
Says the Indian Territory is Able to
Govern Itself

Muscogee, I. T., Jan. 4.-AIr. and
Mrs w. ]. Bryan, who arrived here
Sunday night on their route from Mex
leo, spent part of two days with Judge
and Mrs. Springer, who are their warm
personal friends In the afternoon Mr.
Bryan delivered an address to the peO-
pie of this place on the money question
from a stand erected in one of the
principal streets for the occasion. His
speech was filed with good points and
was generously applauded by the
largest audience that ever assembled
in Muscogee to hear a public speaker.
He declared that from his Observa-
lions while in the territory the people
were able to govern themselves and
ought to be admitted to the union as a
state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
GRILLROOM TO CLOSE.
Action Said to Have Been Decided on
by Princeton Governors.

Princeton, n. J., Jan. 4.-On good au-
thority it is said that the grillroom of
the Princeton Inn viii hereafter be per
manently closed.
It is impossible to get either the man
ager of the inn OF the board Of COVER
nors now meeting at Princeton to say
that such action has been taken, but
they do not deny it.
The closing of the grillroom is the re-
suit of series of attacks made upon it
during the past six months, beginning
when ex-Fresident Cleveland and Rev
DR.. Shields signed the petition to re-
new its license. The pres yteries and
temperance organizations Of the coun-
try took the matter up ana censured
these gentlemen strongly. The name
into the discussion, and it Iut the in
stftution in d bad light.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
FESTIVAL QUEEN WINS.
Like Other Queens of History,
the Festival Queen
Goes From the Throne to the
Bar of Justice.
B It this Time the Queen Comes Forth
Triumphant, Unlike the Inflated.
Marie Antoinette and Mary,
Queen of Scots.

The jury in the McCrrdy- Sutton case
went out at $3.50 p. m. and returned at
4:05 p. m Gentlemen. have you ar
rived at decision?" asked Judge Nc
CIintock. I'VE have. sir" replied Mr.
E. ". Benedict. the chosen foreman,
we ind in favor of the defendant"
This was the ending chapter in the
suit of DR.. McCurdy against Mr.. and
Mrs. c. S Sutton to recover a balance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
BRYAN at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Jan. 4.-W.J. Bryan and
wife arrived here this morning en- route
home from their trip to Mexico. Mr..
and Mrs. Bryan took breakfast at the
Coates House, and left at 10 o'clock for
Lincoln, where he will attend a dinner
this evening, given in his honor by the
F2rVaU Travelling Mems club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
ENTERTAINS GEBHARDTs.
Mr.. and Mrs. John 2. Mclean Give a
Series of Breakfasts to Friends

Washington. Jan. Mr.. land Mrs.
John r. Mclean are giving a series Of
Sunday morning breakfasts to their
circle of friends, among whom were
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Gebhardt who
have been visiting here.
The erstwhile Freddie has sobered
down considerably since he has mar
ried the beautiful Miss Lulu Morris OF
Baltimore and one would scarcely sus-
pect the sober, well groomed man of
today of the enthusiasm which made
his name so we'll known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
DECEMBER COINAGE.
of Silver Dollars is Carried
on Steadily

Washington, Jan. 4.-The monthly
statement issued by the director of the
mint shows the total coinage at the
United States minis during December
to have been $5,741, 4S1, as follows:
Gold SO. 626, GAP: silver 81, 977, 1877; minor
coins S137. GIL The silver dollars coined
amounted to 81 6O4 $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
~ araln o! Trn crain-ol

ASK your grocer today to show you
drink that takes The place of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury al
well as the adult AlI4who try it, like
it GRAIN-C has THAT rich seal brown
of Mocha or Java. baE il is made from
pure grains. and the most delicate
stomach receives il without distress Il
price of coffee 15c and 25c per pack.
age. Sold by grocers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04
HOW TO REMEMBER II.
ooleufdnadeefneerg

Fingers and thumb on one hand, five.
All the fingers, thumbs and toes you
have got twenty-now just call phone
$40 and you'll find the little Green Feed
and Fuel Co. (no uptown office on the
other end of the wire. Anxious to serve
you and serve you right. N. B.-As
made the above receipt, desire to say
that it does not apply to one-legged
people. Might get in the wrong pew.
See? FRED H. WEBSTER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

J. A Perkins of Antiquity, O., was for
80 years needlessly tortured by physi-
clans for the cure of eczema. He was
quickly cured by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel SaIve. the famous healing salve
for piles and skin diseases. G.. w.
Stansfield. 632 Kansas avenue.
of John c. Kern, resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

One Minute Cough Cure cures quick
ly That's what you want George w.
Stansfield, 632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has l.
3. Q on each tablet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-04

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
MRS ANNE MARIA LEN

Richmond Va. Nov. (SpeciaD.-SIrs. Anne
Maria Lee. mother OF Major-General Fltzhugh Lee
died to-day at the home Of her son. Captain Daniel
Lee in stafford County. She was nearing her
eghty-eighth birthday. and had been totally blind
for years, but her death resulted from fall she
had last Sunday when her hip was broken. Her
funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon At oil
Christ Church. Alexandria. where. sixty-iye years
ago. she was married to Captain Sydney smith lse.
L. :. y. Mrs. Lee member Of the Mason
family which was prominent in the history OF tho
State and of the Nation She was the daughter OF
General John Mason. a brother OF Senator James
NJ Mason. one of the principals In the celebrated
Mason Sldell episode OF the Ciy!l War. that 80
strained the relations between the United states
and England. and granddaughter Of George Mason:
author OF the Virginia Bill OF Rights. and one o.
the founders of the Constitution OF tn" United
states. though he did not sign IL. because he
thought II too greatly subversive Of State soyei-
eighty. Her great-grandfather. Colonel George Ma.
son commanded Il troop OF horse in the battle or
Worcester. and was afterward a great Indian light
er here. Her marriage to Lieutenant sydney Smith
Lee. in 1893. great social event, uniting as II
did TWO Of Nirginia's most distinguished families.
Her husband was a son OF the famous Light
Horse Harry" Lee and a brother of General Robert
f. Lee who was one OF the attendants at the wed.
ding. Three other sons besides General Fitzhush
Lee living.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04

delegates went to take luncheon with MT
ington A. Roebllng at Delmonicos, wheie MI
William Tod Helmuth the guest OF hoho''
MRS ROEBLING'S LUNCHEON.
The luncheon was given at 80 o'clock. and was
held in the pink ballroom The place was brll'"'-
~ illuminated by electric lights under pink SIop'S
Long tables were arranged across both ends OF the
room and the guests were served by number OF
walters. The decorations OF the tables carried
cut the color of the room. The flowers were LII
France roses. arranged in huge lunches ana QUIZ
lining the Hers Of the tables. The silver ana g"s
wave with candicd baskets holding faVors ana
fruit. were also arranged i'm tiers. ,.
Mrs ROebng's gown OF rich crimson 49,,
was one OF WOrth's latest creations. II was n'..c
with train and embroidered in black. Her orgnete
cham WAS Il string Of diamonds. and hcr nOliies
wa, French turban of the same velvet as inc
gown. Black ostrich pumes fell over me nan H.,
Mrs. Iclmuth's gown. an importation rom 20
coll of a purplish crimson satin Win a 49,
applique I'm the same shade The bodice nad ieNcIS
that turned away from n vost OF thln bldch '''-
brolderod chiffon over white satin. ,
Mrs Williamson. the president Of the Nc"-JciSeS
Federation Of Women's clubs. was present as
guest Her gown Of WOrth's, was naue vi
dark blue velvet trimmed with jewelled hralu.
Mrs William Il. Lowe wore rich cost 81
black satin. The skirt embroidereh WIN ~
vet and a ietted lace bodice over white satIn NJ
decorated with turquoise-blue velvet over HNe
hundred guests were present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
IT'S rIFrY-SECOND ANNIIERSARY.

The nfty-sccond anniversary Of the Seanans
Home FOR Destitute Children. on Castleion-ave.,
Sailors Snug Harbor. took place yesterday. Great
nronaratIons were made. and the large chapel hall
and parlors were made bright with many flowers
and palms flags and other decorations The two
large galleries in the chapel filed with happy
children. who clad in their best attire, gave a de-
llghtful programme. Among those VINO took par'
I'm this were Agnes Nelson. Annie Tenneson, May
Hinckley. Florence Taylor, Title Peterson. Mile
Johnson and Annie Halvorson. The entire school
sang Dewey" and the boys gave a drilling ana
fencing exhibition that the visitors seemed to en-
Joy exceedingly. - - 49,.
refreshments were served to all present. The mem
bers of the Board try make this part OF the pro
gramme a most excellent one each year. ana me
cold meats salads fruits cake. cream and conee
were served in abundance. after which an lnspec-
ton of the building and general social time TOOK
place , a.,
There are at present nnety-six children In the
home under the motherly care OF Mrs y. NJ. Drew.
who has been for thirtythree years At the inStitu,
ton The anniversary each year Is looked Forward
TO by all connected with the home rs "A great day;
and visitors come from quite distance 70 attend
it. 1t is regular gala day for the children. VINO
are made much Of by all friends and visitors, ana
whose school and handlwOrk are shown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
INSTITUTE or ARCHITECTS.

Washington. Nov. 3The American Institute OF
Architects closed its annual session to-day at the
Arlington. The new code Of bylaws was finally
adopted this morning. The most important feature
Of the code Is provision which makes the lns,l-
tute a delegate body instead OF an indiscr'Hlha'e
representative body. This provision entities each
chapter to two delegates the institute and one
additional for each ten members exceeding ten;
Pittsburg was selected the place Tor the next
annual convention. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Henry ". Van
Brunt president: ". l.. b. Jenney first vce-pres-
ident: j. w. Mclaughlin. second vce-presdent'
Glenn Brown secretary and treasurer ; A. Ireat.
one year: Frank Miles Day. 7. d. Evans ana
Joseph C. Hornblower, directors for one year Bob
dexter directors FOR two years; Arthur o. Everett
George Is. Post and W. {. Smith. directors Tor
three years. . ,-t.,
The delegates spent the afternoon In visiting
places OF interest about the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
FOUNDERS DAY AT CARNEGIE LTBRARY.
THE INSTITUTE TO BE ENLARGED-ART PRIZES
AWARDED.

THE INSTITUTE TO BE ENLARGED-ART PRIZES
AWARDED
Pittsburg. Nov "a large audience gathered at
the Carnegie Library to-day TO witness the formal
exercises accompanying the third celebration OF
Founders Day and the annual exhibition OF the
Carnegie institute. when Mr.. ard Mrs. Andrew
Carnegie ac ,ompanicd by Henry Phipps and W. y.
Frew. presiden; of the Board OF Trustees. entered
the Music Hall the large audience accorded them
a warm welcomc.
Samuel Harden Church secretary OF the Board
Of Trustees. read consratulatory kilograms from
President Mckinley. vice-President Hobart and
other prominent msn. His annual report showed
increase In patronage and consequent en-
largement Of benefits TO the patrons.
When Mr.. Carnegie begin his address
the audience broke into a thunderous handclappng.
which for minute or two prevented him from
speaking When this applause quoted down Mr..
Carnegie said
heard. | said To myself: Can this bee possible
Right here and now | challenge the whole world
to produce such record as the Carnegie Institute
Pittsburg l.. to become. Pitsburg has in her
grasp the power 70 become, one OF the great art
needs no enlargement or encomum-the figures
speak for themselves The library is already CIV
ing lessons TO other cities. examples OF this having
come my view In Scotland
Mr.. Carnegie announced that the Institute will
be- enlarged and extended declaring IL his pleasure
TO provide for its needs. which have grown beyond
his fondest expectations. He then made known
the award Of prizes OF the jury in the art exhibit
as follows:
WILLIAM DWIGHT TRYON south Dartmouth: Mas
Medal Of the class for painting entitled Ear"
Spring. ... -. xo,l CITY Medal OF the
- ci,ss Tor picture entitled The Sea 49,,
,TEx iNDI,k ROCHE OF Edinburgh. seotana
-, b. third class picture "A Wihoo~ "a.
F. A WALTON. Of London Honorable meh''0" i0' "''
pahintrxt WEIR OF New Haven ,onn-hSno'ADe
o,,on for his picture entitled Roses
rho Founders Day exercises concluded tonight
II ,,a arst concert OF the Pittsburg Orchestra
,or the present season. The event was OF unusual
t,,eres, for the reason that 1t marked the nrst
anuearance OF Victor Herbert a. conductor OF his
owp svmphony orchestra. Local critics agree that
y,I,h his established fame a celliSt, composer
and musician the new conductor OF the Flttsburg
ORCHESTRA has achieved his most important success
as "A conductor lie was recalled three times after
the close OF the performance. The solost OF the
evening WAS Giuseppe Campanali. the Italian
baritone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
CHARLES III. SUMMERS.

San Francisco Nov. 3.-Charles II. Summers
chief electrician OF the Western Union Telegraph
Company at Chicago. suddenly seized witt
heart disease at a late hour last night while walk
ing with a friend. lie carried 10 No 20 O'Far-
rell-st. where ne died few moments later
Mr. summers had travelled and inspected
the telegraph companys lines so often that he car
ried a map of the great system Of lines and Of
fees In his mind. this familiarity enabled Ill.,.
to decide at upon all matters referred TO his
department. Mr. Summers had some rare expert
ences I'm the line OF duty. He was once blown W
on "A steamboat on the ohio River. captured by the
confederates shot 10y the Mexican~ on the Texas
border blown up I'm an Underground manhole IL
the streets OF Chicago but to the end he Kept at
tending to business Mr. Summers had large &C
quantance among the prominent men OF the coun-
try as well az with telegraphers In addition -
Judgment in all matters connected with his bust
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
NAVAL RESERVATION AT HONOLULU.
A PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY PRESIDENT
MKINLEY

Washington Nov 3.-The President has issued the
following proclamation reservng for the use OF the
United States Navy certain waterfront property in
Honolulu recently selected by Captain Tanner:
BY the President OF the United States
A PROCLAMATION
Whereas BY joint resolution Ito provide for
pexng the Hawaiian Islands to the United States
approved July 1898. the cesslon by the Government
OF the Republic OF Hawaii to the United States OF
lDlerica OF all rights OF sovereignty OF whatsoever
dependencies and the transfer to the United States
OF the absolute fee and ownership OF all public,
government or crown lands public buildings or edi-
1ces ports harbors. military equipment and all
other public property of every kind and description
belonging to the Government OF the Hawaiian ISL
ands duly accepted. ratified and confirmed and
the said Hawaiian Islands and their dependencies
annexed part of the territory OF the United
States and made subject 70 the sovereign dominion
rights hereinbeore mentioned vested In the United
States OF America; ana
ton that the existing laws Of the United States
relative public lands shall not apply to such lands
in the Hawaiian Islands but the Congress OF the
United States shall enact special laws for their
management and disposition: and
interests that certain lots and plats OF land In the
city of Honolulu be Immediately reserved for naval
purposes: -
Of the United States. by virtue of the authority in
me- vested. do hereby declare. proclaim and make
known that the following described lots plats OF
land be and the same are hereby reserved for naval
purposes until such time as the Congress Of the
United States shall otherwise direct. to wit:
First-The waterfront lying between the Bishop
estate and the line OF Richards-st., including the
site of prospective wharyes. slips and their APP
proaches.
second-The blocks Of land embracing lots Nos.
Sc 10 a. 100 to 49, including Mililan-s' the in
tersection Of Iialakanwa-st, and the Government
Punch Bowl and Allen SITS.
In witness whereof. etc.
BY the President. WILLIAM MklNLEN
JOU\ HAY Secretary OF State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
ADMIRAL MILLEK'S VIEWS.
BELIEVES IN TIE IMPORTANCE OF HAWAII AS
NAVAL STATION.


Chicago Nov 3.-Rear-Admiral J. y. Miller who
hosted the flag over the Hawaiian Islands and pro-
claimed them part OF the United States. left this
city to-day. after days stay. for Springfield.
Ohio his home. Admiral Miller Will retire from
service in the Navy OH November %. Before leay-
ing the Admiral said:
II believe the Pacific Station to be second in inn
portance. II not the most important naval station
have. / think not because have commanded
our fleets in those waters many years. but be-
cause the rapid growth Of the west coast cities
indicates that large population will eventually
live there ! therefore greatly gratifoi that
the Government has seen fit to send TWO such mag
nificent battle-shps the Oregon and the Iowa To
the Pacific Station"
Speaking Of his prospective retirement Admiral
Miller said:
service time when | feel | am well able TO
fulil my duties. but J must give way to younger
men. | have had my innings and must give others
With regard to the lessons gained BY the late
FIRST and foremost. think tho necessity for
the NrarAguan canal Is tnnG oi prime ha IMP nPor
lance TO our Navy country when has such a
coast line on two oceans needs route by
ocean without mourning the necessity 81 clrcum,
NAVIGATING continent. think the Nlcaraguain
the chief difficulty to be .surmounted in Mica
ragua is the establishment II "A port at Gr"ytown.
The shifting lands Whereabouts render navigation
difficult and considerable expense would be IN
"Anoher I necessity shown BY the war is that of
having large number Of nrst-class patte-Snb'
capable of sailing eighteen knots an hour W"
must have then. and I think will have them;
We want ships like the recently launched
With regard to Hawaii IT was especially pleas
ant for me close a long service by p'"SeIitihs
Since nv first visit TO Hawaii IN 1855. have been
convinced that the islands should belong 10 US
wlv- received a royal welcome there. II j. 10"
thoroughly American city, ana we d.d 's"' 81"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
METHODIST cHURCH EXTENSION WORK.

Boston. Nov 3-The annual session Of the 'hur'h
Extension Committee o; the Methodist Episcopal
Church was opened here this morning blshoP
Bowman presided. and there were present inos'
Of ,he Bishops Of the committee. together WIFI
representatives, Of the General conference u'S"'O'
in all parts Of the country and number OF secre-
taros and local delegates from Ph!lideINnlt. an
address OF welcome was made by Bishop BoWhail
and bv the Rev W T. WORTH OF Auburndaie a
hearty welcome was given to the venerable blsnoP
Foster The Rev. Or. \. J. Kennett' coTrespohhd a
ing secretary made a brief address and emphh-
szed the need Of frontier work. The report OF the
Extension Committee showed an increase Of confer r
onca collections over those Of the preceding year
~ e -O and Of architectural fund donations an IN
crease Of 81 s25. but decrease OF other items OF
tho general fund of s. al. The local fund report
showed a net Increase over the preceding year or
IA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
COLONEL AMOS WEBSTER.

Washington. Nov. 3.--Cooael Amos Webster. 2
member Of General Grants personal stan In tho
campaign around Richmond. di"d here to-day aftcr
an Illness OF several months. lie was born IN Es9t
Boston. Mass. nearly sixty-two years ago. and
when the war broke out enlisted as private h.
the LIST Massachusetts, Infantry. lie steadily ros"
through all the grades TO lieutenant-colonel, ana
was commended for gallantry Ia action He was
with General Grant when Lee surrenderei az Ap-
pomattox and continued his stan In WashinS-
ION for some time finally resignlng from the Army
President Grant appointed him Register OF VII
OF the District OF Columbia. I'm which ofice h"
served for twelve years Later he was chief cleTt
of the Treasury Department. 4 widow, son and
a daughter survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
OBITUARY.
WILLIAM CRrGER PELL.

A cable message received here yesterday By
Alfred Pell. OF No. l3 East Twenty-nrstst.. an
nouncing the death OF his brother. William CruRer
Pell. at Stuttgart. Germany. William Cruger Pei
was sxty-sght years old at the time OF his death.
He had liied abroad for number Of years. and
for the last three years had been invalid. and his
death was not unexpected. RE had for number OF
years lived quiet retired life He spent the great.
er portion OF his time abroad although he stu
maintained a beautiful home on the Hudson. near
West Point.
Mrs. Pell and two daughters were with him .:
time al his death