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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
THE TRANS MISSISSIPPI
EXPOSITION.
T I'll T.

The Transmississippie exposition means
SO much and proves SO much that it
ranks very closely with the Columbian
exposition as a revelation to the visitor.
One of the most interesting features
of the exposition, to an eastern man, is
the congress of Indians, which was
brought together at the fair through
the aid and cooperation Of the govern
ment.
All the principal tribes are represent
ed, from the Apaches of the southwest
to the AssinibOins and Sioux of the
north. An Indian on foot is generally
a rather dignified person, but a six foot
warrior sitting back almost on the
launches of a discOnsOlate little pony
is about the most ludicrOus sight mag
Unable. Our illustration, for which we
are indebted to Harper's Weekly, shows
a scene at the Indian congress.
Many of the Indians from a distance
brought their savage belongings in new
tin trunks. and an ancient earthen wa
ter-jar rolled up against new four
dollar trunk seemed to strike the sense
of humor Of most Of the visitors. But
the greatest contrast furnished by the
Indian encampment is with the eXpOsi-
ton buildings. Here is a tract of land
which, up to a. year and a half ago, was
never disturbed by anything, except
corn plough, since prehistoric times.
over it, no doubt, many of the older
Indians now on the eXpOsitiOns grounds
spent their bOyhood days, shooting at
birds and gophers with their bows and
arrows.
Today towering around them are
gilded domes, wonderful reproductions
and adaptations of the architectural art
of the Greeks and Romans, and exhib
its of Industrial arts such as the world
never saw until the four great Aneri-
can expositiOns of the present decade.
To that particular class of persons
who insist that the Americans are not
an artistic people such an achievement
as thistle building of a mimic city of
the utmost grandeur and beauty, on
this old hunting ground of forty years
ago and corn field of two years back
ought to be a. sufficient answer. Speak
ing of American art, it has shown itself
in the past few years in an unexpected
direction. Foreigners usually tell US
that it is impossible for art to flourish
here in these days, because this is the
age and the country of invention and
mechanics.
The people of the Transmississippi
states have cause to be proud Of this
exposition of their success in develop
ing the agricultural and mineral re-
sources of the western plains and
mountains. They have much to show
the president of the United States when
he comes to visit the fair, much to make
him feel a deeper pride in his exalted
station. w. A. ROGERS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
ESTATE TAX AFFIRMED.
Geo. Gould Must Pay on the Special
100000 Legacy.

New York, Oct. 10.-The contest that has
been before the courts since the death of
side and his heirs on the other as to the
amount of inheritance tax which should
be paid upon the property he left, was de-
cided in favor of the state by the court
died, in December. 1892 Surrogate Fitz-
gerald appointed David Mcclure as ap-
praiser under the inheritance tax law, and
Mr- Mcclure reported to the surrogate
that the gross amount of the Gould estate
was $50, 934, 5SO.79 and the amount subject
to taxation 81, SIS. 4T30S As this property
lives of his five children, only about $50
100000 thereof was Immediately liable to a
tax, and upon that Mr. Could estate paid
under protest S57S.000
In regard to the provision made. by a
codicil to Mr.. GOuld's will, wherein he
gave S5,000O00 to George Gould. who, he
services, Mr.. Mcclure in his report found
that for that amount Jay GOuld'S estate
was lndebted to George Gould, and he de-
Quoted the s., 0,OO0 from the amount of
the estate subject to tax. The state main
tanned that the IS 100000 gift to George
Gould should be subject to tax the same
as any other legacy while the estate
claimed that the exacted payment of $685.
600 was excessive and that a large proper
claim was that the appraiser, in finding
the market value of the property, took as
evidence of that value the prevailing
Stock Exchange price of the stocks and
bonds while the heirs asserted that these
prices could not have been realized if all
the property of jay Gould had been sold
the case was argued by David B. Hill,
John r. Dos PasSOs and Edmund Francis
Harding for the state and John F. Dillon
WinsloW s Pierce and Harry Hubbard
for the Gould estate. By the decision
handed down yesterday the state retains
the entire amount already paid, while the
is increased by the amount of tax upon
the 100000 given TO him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10

ent. On the same day the mother turn
ed over several articles to q lady neigh
Dor, stating that she was going away.
Even this failed to arouse any suspicion
Of what had in reality been decided upon
by the mother.
At 10 O'Clock in the morning, when the
mtlkman drove up to the house, he dis
covered that the milk delivered on the
previous day was still standing on the
porch. He proceeded to make an investi-
cation, and with cOnSiderab BILE difficulty
succeeded in arousing the husband and
room in the front part of the house. and
who was yet under the influence of liquor
when awakened
When the bedroom of the mother and
daughter, situated in the rear portion of
the house, was visited, it was found that
both doors We're barred on the inside.
FORCING an entrance, mother and daugh-
ter were found lying on the bed in each
others arms cold and stiff in death.
Both were fully dressed and the child
was held securely in the arms of the
mother.
On a stand near the bed was found a
haIf empued cup, containing mixture of
stood a drachm bottle labeled morphine"
tWO-thirdS empty, leaving doubt as to
the manner of death. Coroner Hatcher
who viewed the remains, said that they
had been dead at least twenty-four hours
before discovery
The husband, who is EMPLOYED al the
alleable Iron Works, has been drinking
hard for some time past. it was stated.
This led to difficulties and the Institution
OF divorce proceedings by the wife a short
time since. Linesbach said this morning
that he had not seen his wife and child
for thirty-six hours. Mrs. Linesbach
came to this city from Germany about
eight years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
CURTIS LAW EFFECTIVE.
Regulations For Its Administration
Are Completed.

Washington. Oct. 1O.-The regulations
for carrying the Curtis Indian territory
law into effect in the Choctaw and
Chickasaw nations, have been approved
by Secretary Bliss. Inspector J.
George Wright, who is to be in charge
will leave for the territory in few
days.
The language of the regulations large
" follows that of the act. They make
it the duty of two trustees controlling
the mineral leases, to receive, exam
inc and forward to the inspector in
charge, all applications for lands and
on his authority to enter jointly into
such leases; and examine at least once
a month. the operations of all persons.
corporations, or companies operating
mines there, so as to ascertain the min
eral production, royalties due, etc. A
royalty of not less than 2 cents per Gu
bic yard for all sand. or gravel depos-
its; and 10 cents for all stone quarried.
is imposed, along with the minerals
specified in the act. All royalties shall
be payable in lawful U. s. money to
the Indian agent at the Union agency,
Indian territory, who shall always be
under the direction of the Indian in
spector for Indian territory. Selec-
lions and rentals on prospective allOt-
ments of land. are to be made before
the Dawes commission, which is direct
ed to open an Office i'll each nation. The
other provisions are entirely covered
by the provisions of the act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
MILLS RUN AT A LOSS.
Ex-Gov. Sawyer, of New Hampshire
Involved in Heavy Failure.


Dover, N. H, Oct. 10.-The Sawyer
Wooden Mills Corporation of this city
and the firm of F. A & J. Sawyer, who
are the selling agents, with headquar-
ments to jeremiah Williams of Boston
and Alvah W. Sulloway of Franklin,
N. H.
Mr.. Sulloway, who is one of the best
known wooden manufacturers in the
state, will take charge Of the plant.
The failure comes as complete sur
prise, as the corporation was supposed
to be perfectly sound financially, and
for several months past the mills had
been running night and day filling gov
eminent contracts.
Ex-Governor Charles H. Sawyer is
president of the corporation and has
been reputed to be the richest man in
Dover, his wealth being estimated at
several millions.
The liabilities are in the neighborhood
of 81, SOC, 600. The assets are probably
more than 81 1000, 900. The corporation
owns six mills, has thirty-nine sets OF
wooden machinery and four Noble
combs. 1t employs 900 hands. The mills
have been manufacturing about 1850 OOO
Yards of woollen and worsted goods for
mems wear and consumed 2,4OO,OuO
pounds of wool yearly.
In addition to the mills the corpora
ton owns practically the whole of Saw
yer's Mills settlement, a station on the
Portsmouth and Dover branch OF the
Boston & Maine railroad, consisting OF
more than zone hundred tenementS.
Charles F. Sawyer, son of the ex-goVer-
nor, has been superintendent of the
mills and Charles H FOSS paymaster:
Various causes are assigned in local
circles for the failure, some ascribing
it to the recent depression in business
and others to the taking of contracts
at too close a margin in order to keep
the mills running. It is a fact that
while other mills all over New England
have been closed down, Sawyer's have
bpR0 running on full time and giving
steady employment to the help.
The mills will be kept running as usu-
al under the new management.
The creditors are mostly banks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
DORA MARRIES AGAIN.
Gen. Clay's Divorced Wife WEEDS Day
Laborer.

Keene, KY, Oct. 1O.-At 4 o'clock Sat
urday afternoon, in the parsonage of
the Keene Baptist church, Riley Brock,
day laborer, was married to Dora Rich
ardson, the divorced wife of Gen. Cas-
sius NJ. Clay, Master of White Hail.
and ex-United States minister to Rus
STA. Rev. G. w. Argabright, the pas
tor, performed the ceremony. and the
couple drove back to the little plank
home Gen. Clay bought for Dora be-
fore he divorced her. The license was
secured in Versailles. The only wit
nesses were several member Of the
pastors family The bride was attired
in a gray walking dress Gen. Clay gave
her several months ago, while Brock
wore a dark suit of store clothes.
The hasty marriage is the outcome
of a recent quarrel Dora and Riley had
Last week Riley put on his soldier
clothes, went to Valley View and de-
clared he was going to Lexington to
join one of the regiments there as
Dora would not marry him. Dora for
gave him and agreed to marry at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10

American Steamship company. intends to
invite the governments of the maritime
countries to come to an agreement to com
pei steamships to follow transatlantic
lane routes in order to avoid collisions.
the foreCoine cable dispatch is directly
due to the Bourgogne, disaster last July
although the subject has long been dis
cussed. The day after the news of the
disaster came it was announced that the
BourgOgne was 100 miles north of her
proper course. This was conrmed by the
government court of inquiry at HALIFAX
A new eastern pathway was established
in June by the principal transatlantic lines
and by agreement the ships We're to go
further north than usual at that time of
the year. saving coal and time by so do
ing. The arrangement was not binding,
however. and the BOurgogne went into
the path of the sailing craft in order to
still further shorten the distance. She did
lust what scores of other ships do every
month, but was unfortuna1te enough, to be
1t is now proposed to come to an agree
ment by which captains can be forced by
international law to keep in prescribed
course.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
DESIGNATION Of one

able consideration. Designation Of one
entire regiment would work unnecessa-
ry hardship on many in the other.
Have heretofore requested muster. out
of volunteers in excess of this states
just proportion on basis 100, 600, this by
battalion or Individual discharges, re-
ducing the company strength from 106
to 81 enlisted men. Muster out Of en-
tire regiment is in excess and at vari-
ance with my original request.
In view of prevailing sickness and
general desire of men in regiments to
be returned home cannot consistently
designate one to exclusion of other
Must adhere to my original request
which would relieve many especially
worthy in both regiments. Understand
similar action has been taken with Del
aware and Florida troops. Have also
requested transfer of men of Second
regiment who desire to continue in ser
vice. If entire regiment is mustered
out must leave designation to your di-
rection. Letter mailed conveying views
more fully. Hope for early action.
(Signed) SILAS A. HOLCOMB,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
ENTITLED TO SEATS.
Important Street Car Decision by the
Brooklyn Supreme Court.

Important Street Car Decision by the
Brooklyn Supreme Court.
New York, Oct. 1O.-The supreme
court in Brooklyn has decided that sur
face railroads which issue transfer
tickets are obliged to accept the same
even if the time limit has expired, pro-
viding the person holding the ticket
has been unable to secure a seat in a
car before the time specified has passed.
This decision was rendered in the case
of John Jenkins, a real estate dealer
of 2307 Pacific street, who brought suit
against the Brooklyn Heights Railroad
company to recover damages because
a conductor refused to accept a transfer
ticket on which the time limit had eX-
pired and then put him off the car and
had him arrested for causing a disturb
ance. On making a statement of the
case at the station house Mr.. Jenkins
was discharged. He then brought suit
in the supreme court, and a decision
was rendered in favor of the railroad.
He appealed and Justice Woodward of
the appellate division ordered new
trial on the point outlined above.
The second trial ended yesterday and
a sealed verdict was handed in. When
opened this morning it was found that
the complainant was awarded a verdict
n S400-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
HOLCOMB CAN'T CHOOSE.
Declines to Designate Regiment For
Muster Out

comb has wired the following to Wash
ington:
To the President:-R egarding the
muster of Nebraska troops, First regi-
ment at Manila is reported in poor
health, sickness increasing and general
desire by men to return home. Four
deaths reported to Sept. 10. Third
~ iment at Jacksonville q deaths, 172
sick in hospitals, IS absent on sick
leave. Health poor and men DESTROYS
of discharge. Many deserving men in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
SUES ON NOVEL GROUNDS.
Pullman Company Blamed For Con-
snnnntion Contracted in q Car.

FL Paso, Tex, Oct. 10. NJ. Edmond
son, a prominent attorney of San An
tonic, Tex, formerly of Dallas. has
sued the Pullman Palace Car company
in the United States circuit court here
for $4,000 alleged damages.
The plaintiffs grounds for the suit
are somewhat novel. He claimed that
while journeying in a Pullman car from
San Antonio to Denver he was drenched
with rainwater through a hole in the
roof while asleep in his berth. From
the effects of the wetting he says he
contracted a. severe cold, which resulted
in consumption.
The case went to the jury at noon
today, and as no verdict has yet been
reached, the indications are the jury is
hopeIessly sagreed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
TRIENNIAL CONCLAvE

Knights Templar, Pittsburg, Pa, Oct.
1O-14-One Fare for Round Trip
From all points on the Union Pacific.
For dates of sale and limits on tickets
call on F. A. Lewis, city ticket agent,
or J. c. Fulton. depot agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10

when nature fails to assert itself, develop
ments result which injure the health and
impair the constitution of the maiden.
The timely use of Bradfe1d's Female
Regulator, the standard remedy for all
weaknesses and Irregularities peculiar to
women, is what retarded nature needs in
all such cases. Sold by druggists for 81.
Books for women free.
THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO..
ATLANTA GA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
CHILD FORETOLD TRAGEDY
Poisoned by Her Mother Who Then
Commits Suicide

Dayton Oct. 10.-Minnie Linesbach. aged
6. residing with her mother, turned over
siding next door. Mother and are go
ing to die" said the little girl. 'and I
gift was accepted. but the statement about
dying was not understood by the recipi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
10 Ear Cent Discnnnt.

During this month I will give 10 per
cent discount on all American cut glass
and SO 1-3 off on imported cut glass.
G. H. Morrison, five hundred and five
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
OMAN and Return $50.

On the Santa Fee Tickets on sale 10th
and 18th inclusive account Jubilee week
Fast train leaves Topeka ASS a. m. and
arrives at Omaha at noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
ROseBaDs

Budding wo-
manhood ! What
glorious possibil-
tiles ! What half
hidden dangers I
What a time for
tender sympathy
At puberty nature
generally makes
some attempt to
establish physical
regularities. but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10

William B. Allison. It is not definitely
known yet whether Grover Cleveland
will speak or not. Benjamin Harrison
has declined to deliver an address.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10

Rock Island Excursion
Omaha, Tuesday, October 18th.
Mckinley Day October 18th.
Army and Navy Day October 18th.
$3.50 for the round trip $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
STATE HOUSE NOTES.

The reward of 5000 which was offered
last spring for the capture of C. NJ.
Becker, who murdered Miss Myrtle
Hofmeister near Great Bend has been
ordered paid to George r. Shaffer,
county clerk, and Moses B. Gamble.
county commissioner of Stafford county.
Becker was captured by these two in a
field, but was lynched by a mob at
Great Bend.
Governor Leedy has appointed Xavier
B. Sawyer to be probate judge of
Meade county, vice Andrew Graham,
deceased. Sawyer was not a candi-
date for the office, but was highly re-
commended. The candidate on the fu-
sion ticket at the coming election is T.
P. Petefish.
The state live stock sanitary com
mission met Saturday, and the new
member, J. B. Beal of Grainf1eld, was
present for the first time. The board
adjourned to meet again at Omaha
next Tuesday, at the meeting of the In
terstate Board of Live Stock commits
sioners. At the Omaha meeting the
question of inspecting cattle during the
open season will be considered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-10
TO AVOID HORRORS.

Germany Wants to Compel Steam
ships to Follow Transatlantic Lanes.
Berlin, Oct. 1O.-The German foreign af-
fee, at the instance of the Hamburg
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-22
The Sure La Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful mslady, if you will only get
the right remedy. You are having pain
all through your body, our liver is out
of order, have no appetite. no life or
ambition, have a bad cold, in fact are
completely used up. Electric Bitters
is the only remedy that will give you
prompt and sure relief. They act
Kidneys, tone up the whole system and
make you feel like new being. They
are guaranteed to cure or price re-
funded. For sale at W. A. Irwin, whole
sale & retail druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-22
ROBBED in JUAREZ
A Visitor Fell in With Sharks and
was FIeeCed.

A man giving his name as Edgar
complained to the police last evening
that he had been buncoed out of Sic
in Juarez yesterday by three men,
whom he met by chance in this city
and Juarez, yesterday soon after his
arrival.
Edgar said he was on his way from
Kansas City to Oregon. He arrived on
the Texas and Pacific and during his
lay over here awaiting train to the
west was accosted by a stranger who
represented himself as being from Ore
gon. He gave his name as Ellis and
claimed to be an Odd Fellow. Edgar
is an Odd Fellow and the two men soon
became quite friendly.
After dinner they went over to
Jusrez and there met two other
dice box was produced and a game
Edgar declined to bet on the dice, but
the dice were r loaded. He
reached in his pocket and
pulled out 800 aud SO bill. The
greenbacks were quickly snstched
from his hand by one of the men.
Edgar protested, but it was OF no
finally offered to give him
number of mining securities
for his money. He accepted these and
returned to Ell Paso to find that the
securities were utterly worthless. He
com planned to the police and last night
Captain Bendy crossed the river to
consult with the authorities On the
other side in regard to the case.
Edgar says he saw Ellis on this side
the river after the robbery had been
committed but before a policeman could
ho called Ellis diaannoaro6
A man was arrested last night and
is being held on charge of vaRrancy
who is thought to be one of the men
who robbed Edgar
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-22
Damage Suit.

Another damage suit was filed late
yesterday afternoon in the district
court. The plaintiff is Frank Keays
and the defendant George S. Good &
Co.
The suit Is brought to recover S15,
600 alleged damages sustained by the
plaintiff in the employ of defendant liz
constructing the Sacramento mountain
railway.
The plaintiff alleges that he was
struck on the shoulder and arm bv :
flying stone while working near where
party of men were blasting rock. He
claims that the injury resulted in Grip
ping him and for that reason asks
damages.