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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

sas CITY. Fort Scott & Gulf railroad in
Kansas City, although he always in
sisted that his home was in Kansas
and he would hold allegiance to that
state until his death.
Since the territorial days of Kansas
General Blair has been not only con-
spicuous figure, but an active partlci-
pant in all that pertained to the state $
splendid historical, political and indus
trial growth Previous to his coming
to Kansas City his home was in Leav-
enWorth, where he was a distinguished
citizen. Before going to Leavenworth
General Blair lived in Fort Scott,
where he held many political Offices
OF late years he was seen very little
in public and thousands of his friends
had lost track of him. He leaves a
family of four married daughters,
among whom is the wife of Fred Har-
vey, manager of the Santa Fe eating
BORN IN OHIO.
Charles w. Blair was a native of
Georgetown, Brown county. O., where
he was born February 5. 1929. His ear
" educational advantages We're linn
tied, but he managed to attend the
country schools of his county in the
winter time and when about Is years
old he studied law, after the manner
of that day, in a country lawyers Of
fee. He was admitted to the bar while
vet a mere boy. From the first he gave
promise of splendid talent for the law
and when he was 81 years old he was
elected prosecuting attorney OF his ma
tive county.
This position he held with great cred
it for a number of years. In 1851 he was
elected clerk of the Ohio house of rep
resentatives, where he made many and
valuable friends.
Mr.. Blair had two hobbies besides the
law-politics and the militia. In both
he distinguished himself in after life.
After he had served his term as clerk
of the house of representatives and
during the same year he Joined the ia
NOUS expedition of General Lopez for
the liberation of Cuba. For this eXpe-
dition he raised a company of men in
Kentucky and became their captain
On the 25th of December, 1858. Mr..
Blair was married in Columbus, o., to
Katherine Medary, daughter of Samuel
territorial governor of Kansas 1t was
largely the fact of his father-in-law's 5
removal to Kansas that Influenced Mr..
Blair's emigration to this state in 1859.
Before going to Kansas, however, the
young laWyer-politician was nominated
for governor of Ohio on the Democratic
ticket He made a splendid race, and
although he realized that he was lead
ing a forlorn hope. so far as Democratic
victory in the state of Ohio was con-
cerned, he made a campaign that is
memorable in the political history of
that state.
At the close of the campaign Mr.
Blair came west, locating in Fort Scott
Kan, where he lived for many years
In company with Andrew Ellison, his
former law tutor, he engaged in the
practice OF his profession. He made
money rapidly and soon built up a
splendid practice Judicious invest
ments in Fort Scott real estate brought
him additional fortune. His home was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

on a valuable piece of real estate in
Fort Scott, and it is now part of his
estate
Mr.. Blair's title of general was legiti-
mately won during the war of the re-
bellion. During the border war, when
bleeding Kansas was haraSSed by
opposing forces, General Blair'S inf1u-
ence was always on the side of order
and justice At the breaking out of the
rebellion he was one of the first to re-
spond to the call for Kansas troops.
HIS MILITARY CAREER
General Blair's career as lieutenant
colonel of the Second Kansas infantry
forms a vital part Of that organiza-
Kansas has always been proud. On
February %, 1862 Colonel Blair was
made major of the Second Kansas cav
airy, and later raised the famous
Blair's battery, of which ne remained
in command about six months. He was
then assigned to the command of the
post at Fort Scott, and also of a sub
district composed of all of Kansas
south of the Kansas river and the west
ern tier of Missouri counties.
September 26, 1868 he was made lieu
tenant colonel of the Fourteenth Kan
sas cavalry and was soon afterward
promoted to be colonel of the same reg
irnent Colonel Blair did splendid ser
vice during the Price campaign of Oc-
tober, 1864. He was mustered out of
service August 81, 1865, having been
brevetted brigadier general prior to
that time.
General Blair, then lieutenant colonel
of the Second Kansas infantry, took a
leading part in the battle of Wilson's
Creek, near Springfield, No, where his
superior officer, General Lyon, was
badly wounded and the command fell
to him.
The Second Kansas infantry was
mustered into service in Kansas City,
June 20, 1861. Colonel Blair was pres
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
Gen. BLAIR DEAD.
Distinguished Kansan Passes
Away In California
Where He Had Gone to Benefit
His Health.
HAD BEEN ILL A YEAR
Had Reached the Age of Seventy
Years.
Forty of Which He Had Spent
In Kansas.
HAD BEEN ILL A YEAR

General Charles W. Blair, a widely
known Oldtime Kansan, whose personal
history has been intimately interwined
in that of his state for the past forty
years, died at Coronado Beach, near
San Diego, Cal, yesterday.
General Blair had been i'll for a year
and his journey to California was made
two months ago in the hope of recover
ing his health. On account of his ad-
vancing years, however, he was un-
able to throw off the disease and he
gradually sank until death came.
He was 20 years old, and for several
years prior to his death was connected
with the legal department of the Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
BOUND FOR NICE.
The Flagship Olympia. With Com
mander Dewey, to Leave Leghorn.

New York, Aug. PA dispatch to
the World from Leghorn says:
The flagship Olympia will leave here
with Admiral Dewey tomorrow night
bound for Nice. France. There he will
remain a week, according to his prom
Use to let his officers see the charms of
the far famed riveria. The admiral has
had here the quietest week spent at
any port yet and has entirely recovered
from the indisposition which was the
penalty paid for his good nature in ac-
cepting so much hospitality at Naples.
Until today he has been ashore only
once since his arrival here, but he has
received numerous visitors. Most of
his officers have visited Florence and
Pisa
Under the chaperonage of Mrs. Smith,
the U. S. consuls wife, a host of young
ladies were entertained by the officers
yesterday afternoon with a luncheon in
the ward room followed by a dance on
deck
Last evening the party had boxes in
a summer theater, which the manage
ment decorated for the occasion with
flowers and flags and a huge American
coat of arms being placed over the
stage. Afterward there was a recep-
tion from Il to 1 by the officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
MERRITT'S ODD IDEA.
Citizens of America, Not Otis, to
Blame For Failure to Subdue
Aguinaldo.

Plattsburg, N. Y, Aug. 2L-At the
close of his interview with President
Mckinley last night General Merritt
said:
$50 far as know there viii be no
immediate change in military COM
nanders in the Philippines General
Otis. whom I regard as one of the most
capable and efficient officers in the ser
vice. will continue in charge of the
American forces With an efficient
force of, say SO, 600 troops, I believe he
will be able to put down the rebellion.
Just how much time will be required.
his men have put up a much better
fight than I thought them capable of
at the outset, but there can be but one
outcome to the conflict, a complete vic
tory for American arms.
Il can now but repeat what I have
said time and again. that the insurrrec-
tion would have been broken ere this
had it not been for the moral support
which AguinaIdo and his men have re-
ceived from the United States.
THE delay in the ratification of the
peace treaty, coupled with the impOtent
opposition to the administration
policy in the far east did more to en-
courage Aguinaldo and his followers
than anything else. However, this is
an event of the past and must be con-
sidered as such.
There remains but one thing to do.
that is to carry the conflict to a sue
cessful conclusion. This result viii,
eral Otis and the corps of able assist
ants who shave been assigned to his
command"
viii you be sent to the Phiippines?''
was asked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

ent at the Battle of the Blue, which Oc-
CURED near Kansas City.
For many years General Blair had
been the attorney for the Kansas City,
Fort Scott & Memphis railway. I'm
til 1896 he was the national Democratic
committeeman from Kansas over a
long period.
General Blair had five daughters
Birdie, who became the wife of Frank
Lynch, who is now dead; Lillian, who
married Lieutenant McGraw of the I'm
tied States army; Josephine. the wife
of Fred F. Harvey, and Kittie, who
married a wealthy stockbroker residing
in LeavenWOrth.
When in Kansas City General Blair
usually made his home at the Wash
ington hotel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
BLACK COMES BACK.
Replies to Governors Refusal to Con-
slider His Charges.

The governor has received the fol-
lowing reply to his letter to S. A Black:
Manhattan, Kan, Aug. 10. 1899.
Governor w. E Stanley, Topeka Kan
Dear Sir: A few days ago I re-
ceived a letter from you, acknowledge
ing the receipt of the afffdavits I sign
ed, making charges against some of the
regents of the State Agricultural col
lege, located at Manhattan, Kan. You
seem to labor under the impression
that 1 am only seeking newspaper
nOtOriety. My dear governor, you are
just as far from the facts in the case
as you are in some of your other sur
misses. You say that I never contem-
plated that my charges would have
serious consideration. There you make
another grand mistake. 1 did think
that a governor who said such short
time ago as you did, in regard to sim
liar affidavits sent from Manhattan
that the law made it your duty to paw
attention to such things-and you acted
very promptly in that case-would also
act in this case.
My dear governor, has the law YOU
referred to changed since you appointed
a committee to investigate Regents
Hoffman and Limbocker? Or is it that
you have changed, and do not propose
to do your sworn duty simply because
I belong to the other crowd, as you put
it?
Your letter intimates that I am un-
able to read, as you say it is safe to
presume knew nothing about the con-
tents of the affidavit. There, governor
you do me an injustice, for although
have not a collegiate education, yet
can make out to read typewriting
without spelling near half the words
read the afhdavitS I sent you all
through carefully, before I put my
name to them. And signed them with
the full understanding and expectation
that the governor of the state of Kan
sas would have some regard to the
oath he took when assuming the office
of governor. And I can not help but
think yet that he will do his duty in
that respect.
You say that I subscribed to a pre-
pared affidavit. OF course all affidavits
are drawn up and prepared before sign
ing. Was not Mr.. Perkins affidavit
drawn up and prepared-in the office
of John E. Hessin? And you made no
delay to act on his affidavit. Why? Z?
Perhaps you can answer that question
better than I can.
Now, governor. you urge another
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
DROWNED WHILE WADING.
Two Women Get Beyond Their Depth
and Meet Death.

Coffeyville, Kan, Aug. 21.-Word
reached here today Of the drowning of
Mrs. John Calkins and Miss Sarah
Clapham. in the Verdigris river near
Olagah, forty miles south of this CITY
The women were wading in the river
and got beyond their depth. They were
accompanied to the river by Mrs Cal
kins' husband and James Guthrie, to
whom Miss Clapham was to have been
married this week. The men went up
stream, and when they returned the
women could not be found. The river
was dragged and both bodies found In
less than five feet of water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
HAS ENOUGH.
Judge NJ. B. Nicholson Declines to Be
a Candidate.

The fusfonists of the Eighth judicial
district recently nominated Judge M B.
Nicholson of Council Groves as a can
didate for judge against o. l. Moore of
Abilene, who has been renominated by
the Republicans.
AS the district has Republican ma
jority which the opposition regards as
entirely safe for the reelection of
Judge Moore, Mr.. Nicholson declines to
be a candidate for the position. He has
declined, and assigned as a reason the
fact that his law practice takes all the
time he has.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
SENT IT BACK.
Governor Refuses to Send Money to
Methodist Minister.

Governor Stanley has returned to
Mrs. Sarah Yeager of Emporia 50
which she sent to him with the request
that it be given to the missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church. Mrs.
Yeager explained that she knows no
Methodist preacher in Emporia and re-
quested the governor to see that the
money reached one of that denomina-
tiOn.
The governor promptly returned the
money to Mrs. Yeager and requested
her in the letter which accompanied
the money to get acquainted with a
Methodist preacher and give the money
to him personally.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
HURT DEWEY'S MEN.
Five Italians Arrested at Leg
horn on That Charge.

London, Aug. PA special dispatch
received here today from Leghorn,
Italy, says that five men have been ar
rested there on the charge Of attacking
and wounding some sailors who had
come ashore from the U. S. cruiser
OIYmpia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21
10 Build Is New Steamers.

Chicago, Aug. 21.-It is reported here
that ]. ]. Hill will build fifteen new
steamers for the trans-Pacific trade of
the Great Northern road. the present
fleet being insufficient to handle in
creased business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-21

Continued on Seventh Page.)
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25
Axr' EAs0E. saoRU..
speciaI ProEr'nl,,rne. tor Be G4ven AT
Ramaaey's.ss

specfaN PfcssT'H1,,Fnes to- Be Given att
RamRley's.ss
A. special programmes has BEEN asranxed'
for this afternoon at Lake Shore The
Seibeftt String orctiestra will furnish rnus,n,
duldngs thes afternoon. and several nppulAss
attractions Wilt be put ON to, ealtsTtaar,
tliss crowd.
Wescott: w. Prices returued rscentay
from New York. wfieroe iIss engaged the
Electric Military Orchestra w4iioff liaz
been the star attraction at NaaEara Faiie
for a number Of seasons. for the Lake
Shore pavilion at White Bear.
The apparatus will arrive in q few DAYS
and will be the attraction at Lake Shore
during the balance Of the season The
machine Is one of the most remarkable
instruments that has ever been exhibited
in the West. It consists Of nine from
bones, twenty-five cornets nineteen
clartonetts, fifteen flutes, fifteen piccaIo.
two drum cymbals. and ninety-slx wood
en- instruments-in all 176 Instruments. rep
resenting an average Of about six ordi-
nary military bands
Mr.. Price has completely refitted the
old Ramaley pavilion, and has arranged
FOR special Sunday attractions for the
season. In addition to the electric military
band, which will doubtless: prove very
popular with the people that visit the.
popular resort.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25
LATE SOCIAL NEWS.

A very pleasing surprise party was
gwen at the residence of MIR. and Mrs.
A. l.. Shapiro, 629 Park avenue, In honor
of Miss Ray Shapiro. Tho rooms looked
very beautiful. The dining room was dec
Grated with cut flowers. American beau
ties and ferns The centerpiece was
American beauties. Tbs parloras were
decorated in blue and gold. Cards were
played, later refreshments wore served,
and dancing followed. The principal
features Of the evening were toasts by.
Mr.. Rosenholz, Mr.. Marks and Mr..
Cohen. and recitation by Miss Ida;
Finkiestein. The hostess was assisted
by Mrs. r. Shapiro, Mrs. A. L Shapiro,
Mrs Papu and Miss Evelyn Aronsoi1n
Among those present were Misses
/ Finklestein. Marks Pearlman, Marke,
Cohen. Aronsohn, Shapiro, Kaufman, and
Messrs. Rosenfloiz, Marks Cohen, Pearl
man, Greengard. NJ. Joe Papu and Ma
than Shapiro.
Mr. Thomas Gronewold has gone to-
Fort Wayne, Ind. where he will make
two weeks. visit
Mrs. George oBrien is in Boston.
Miss Eta Myers will leave Sunday
night for New York and Cape May,
where she will spend the summer,
Russell D. Carnan left this morning by
the guest of Dr. T. G. Witherspoon, Of
that city.
Mr. and Mrs. John A Stees and Miss
Stees. of Virginia avenue. are at Har-
risburg. Pa. for few days.
Miss Ruth Moulton OF South Exchanges
street, left last Wednesday for few
weeks visit In Seattle.
Mrs Mary A. Daggett. who has been
visiting friends and relatives IN Lake.
land, Mimi, for few weeks, has re-
turned to her home in st. Paul
Mrs. 3, 8. Dickinson, Mrs. H w Dick
man and daughters, Hortense and. Kath-
erine spent few days with Judge WILL
son and family at Oak Park. Saltwater,
during the week
Miss Ayling, OF Rauelogh, Ontario, Is
visiting Mrs. D. w. G. RUIZ at Buena
Vista, Bald Eagle lake
Miss Irene Donnelly. daughter of Prof
John G.. Donnelly, who has been attend
ing school at st. Benedict's academy, Ht.
Joseph, Mimi. returned to the city this
afternoon and will spend the summer va
cation with her parents. who are stop
ping at the Kittson house. Summit ave-
nue..
Miss Lucy B. Rill, Of Petoskey, Mich.
is visiting her cousin. Mrs M l. Huh,
of Eichenwald street.
Mr.. and MIRA G. H. De Vault and daugh-
ter, Eleanor. have returned from the
East.
Miss De Vault has been spending the
past fortnight with friends In Cedar Rap
Ids and other points In Iowa
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25
BDGF RaulDfB N TaUelB
SERGlEAsNsNN RdsesIH,. OF THE ROND0a
s'I'RBIgF SsTyaspI0N, BE8ET
By THUGS

Whites D0ty oaE Teaces Street at
IEarTyf Hossr RIf4as MornInus Bic,
WHaN Badly EujnrcsR ins Rza ExHuOuu.-
ter With Five T0uyfs Chua,lctsrs.
Sergeant Rose of the Rondos street. POI
lice Station. wass set, upon by dive young
men, ON Ries street.. at an. curly hour
this morning and badly putnIneieds Ha
was TAKEN to- taie' st*itton, wttsr.es, at the
hour OF going to- pr,esss- Roiiess Surgeon
Eea~ittt is dressing his inJnrtes; whicis..
wfiiis severe;, ares not believed to, ban dan-
gerous.
Thss police as'es IooiSiiig ror the thugs.
Who aaes salds to- bes young mem we'll. known,
to- the poilces.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25
DAIRYMEN IN COURT.

When arraigned In the municipal court.
yesterday for refusing to take out the
necessary LICENSE under the recently
adopted dairy ordinance, G. H. Melencon
reconsidered the matter and fled an ap-
plicatton for the inspection of his cows.
Frank Edberg. another dairyman, was.
In court on the same charge He had not
filed an application to have his herd In
spected. and swaa arrested at the Instance
Of the health department. The case was.
continued until tomorrow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25
ANNfAPED PICTURE SHOW

a series of four entertainments, three.
nights and Saturday matinee, commence
ing Thursday, will be given at Rauden-
Dush nall One-fourth of the proceeds Of.
the entertainment will be devoted to the
Iund- for the New Richmond sufferers.
me programme VIII consist Of MogGrra. 8,
animated or moving pictures, and will in
ciude views of New Richmond before and
after the cyclone, with musical selections
by an orchestra, vocal solos, etc.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25

yard t01aeFrow-one day only.
Hot Weather
Underwear.

We mention only a few of the be,-
ter kinds which will be sold tomorrow
for much less than you are ordinarily
asked for much inferior kinds.
VESTS. Imported Vests, trimmed
with crochet and lace, sold up on
to this time for S1.2S, tomor- NC
70" only. ................... Wv
VESTS. Imported Lisle Vests
made by the leading maker in the
world; they are finished with no
handsome crochet trim ming. inc
Best Sl00 kinds tomorrow. ~"
SILK VESTS. All of our fancy
trimmed Silk. Vests sotdsup to -
this time for soc aud CSC, will GAc
go on sale at HOO
SUITS Imported ribbed SILK
Combination Suits sold up GA IN
to this time for 81. so, clear NJ All
ing sale price. VSeVV
SUITS. Silk-Lisle. Suits-a11 that
the manufacturer had left, no
best 81. rs kinds at NEARLY WC
HALF-PRICE, only. nv
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25
Mother Gets the children.

The case4of Louisa Fisher VS. Frank
Fisher came up for hearing yesterday In
district court. before Judge Lewis. to de-
termine the custody of the children. The
action for divorce was heard by the court
at the May term. but findings had not
beer fled. The court intimated yesterday
that the decree would be granted to the
plaintiff. who IN the meanwhile ls allowed
the custody of the children.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25
AMERICAN FLAGS.

tsa The fr1s1fs OF Victory-Peaee and Prosperity
should be- outwzrdly manifested br evrrv 80
msn aud Woman. Tire Stars and Stripes sfa,trld
foat from every hausetoP Gm the gTorieus
"Fourth of July.s
Standard Al1IwooI Banting Flags. with full
number OF stars and doubIe-stitched seams and
Gornerss
s-foot Flags $1oa s-fsot Flags, sz7s
z-foot Flags $3 CO. 10-foof Flags s. Is
SPECIAL. One hundred Cotton B,.utfue
Flags, full regulation, 8 feet long, only $I5o.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25
A Foulnrd Enrnn

This has been without doub& the great
est Foulard season ever known at Mann
heimers. the recognized silk headquar-
tiers OF the Northwest. They have a few
thousand yards on hand. Monday morn
Ing the balance in stock goes on sale at
greatly reduced prices. For full partfo-
uians read Manufacturers ad today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25
For Men.

Comfortable NegHgee Shifts, made
Of fine part wool flannel, the proper
Shirt for cycling. fishing. boating ana
all outing comforts. Many OF them
with ties to match. Prices, $LO0,
S15o. $500, and $3.50 An excellent
value.
THB REAL THING - Genuine
French Balbriggan Shirts and Draw
ers. double stitched seams, only
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25
Jakush Fight Continued.

Judge Kelly yesterday in district court.
continued for one week the hearing on
the state ex rel. Martha Jakusf VS.. An
tonia Ratagek. The defendant is the
grandmother of Martha Jakusi. three
oId-child OF which the father Is trying to,
secure possession
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25
ARE UNDER SUSPICION.
Pseudo Ministers who Are Canvass
sing for the. Relief Fund.

The police were yesterday informed
that two men representing themselves to
be ministers, were. canvassing- saloons
In the Gown town district for the osten-l
sibie benefit of the New Richmond cy-.
clone sufferers. The department Is not
aware that any such canvass has the Of
fetal sanction of "a relief committee, and
Chief Goss issued orders that If the sup
posed minister's were apprehended that,
unless they could give satisfactory &C.
count OF their operations. they should be,
locked up. One ofthe men wears black
Prince Albert coat and round collar. such
as preachers affect while the other has
more the appearance. of an ordinary
civilian.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-25
FIELD, SCHLICk s. CO.

Minnesota district are to be examined at.
the same time. the affair to be conducted:
at st. Paul. Each congressman is to-
name twice as many competitors from his;
district as there are places to- fill and
these will take the examinations.