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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20

monwealths have built monuments for
their soldier dead but up 10 the time
the stolid form of the private soldier
was raised on its pedestal in the To
peka cemetery no individual soldier
had done much for the men who
found death by his side
Within 4 few hours the granite senti-
mel viii hold guard over the last rest
ing place of the man who put it there
The generous nature that was manifest
in its building passed out with the
death of GuilfOrd c. Gage at his home
in this city Friday afternoon.
In the days of its infancy the city OF
Topeka had many a good man to help
it into a fOuriShing existence, but no
better man than the dead capitalist
and philanthrOpISt- When existence
was al last assured and it blOssomed
into prosperous life there was no stead
Ter or more substantial hand TO guide it
in its course than that OF G. G. Gage.
In later years there was no move
ment for public good or philanthrOpic
purpose in which he did not partic-
ipate-
Mr. Gage came to Topeka from Ohio
when but p years of age, and the
wealth which he enjoyed for years and
which Returned to such good account.
was the result of his individual efforts
in this locality His first employment
was in brick kiln. and he proved such
a thrifty and observing young man that
in two years time he was a bic to start
a kiln of his own. That was the COM
D1enCEIue1L OF his SuCCESS- w men he
enlisted for the civil war as private
in the Second Kansas regiment ne was
the proprietor Of a prosperous brick
plant
For Is years Mr. Gage continued in
the brick business During that time
he acquired city property from time to
time and later this brought him big
returns All the opening of the gov
eminent land in the PottaWatOuie res
ervatfon he secured a valuable farm of
100 acres and this ne held up to the
time of his death. Another farm just
west OF Topeka. which is well known
as the location of Cages Lake was
also secured and held Some time af-
ter Mr.. Gage came into possession of
the latter piece of land bitumtnouS coal
was found there in great quantities,
and this discovery resulted IN Dig IN
come TO the owner
Mr.. Gage was proud of the fact that
he got his start in life by hard labor
He built the house on Van Buren,
street in which he lived and died, with
pIated the days work for some one else
He owns several business blocks on
Kansas avenue and was the largest
tax payer in the county His estate
is proba bly, worth 800. coo
During late years Mr. Gage was en-
gagged in no business other than that
of looking after his large holdings of
real estate and occasionally Ioaning
money He was never an ordinary mon
ey Ioaner. for thousands Of dollars pass
ed through his hands without security
and with no contract for interest Many
Topeka men have much to remember
Of Mr. Cages generosity. and worthy
charity always found in him a ready
contributor.
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In all his dealings Mr.. Gage proved
himself an honorable and substantial
citizen He was a man of decided Opin-
ions, but Yet ever ready to respect the
opinions of others
Two brothers of Mr. Gage are living,
and both will probably be here to at
tend the funeral. One, n. L Gage,
lives in Chicago, and was here but
short time ago. The other, Steven
Gage, lives in California
Mr. Gage left a viii, and just what
distribution he has made of his money
and property will not be known until
the will is opened in the probate court
Mr. Gage was born in Sheffield, Ashta-
buIa county, Ohio, October Il, 1884, and
was therefore 81 years of age on his
last birthday. What education he had
was received in the schools of his ma
tive county where he lived as a boy
Two weeks ago Mr.. Gage, apparently
in the best of health for a. man of his
years, was suddenly stricken with par
alysiS. Everything known to medical
science was done, but his age was
against him. and Friday afternoon
death resulted.
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TEXAS WAR RENEWED.
Two Men Killed and a Number
Wounded at Columbus.

Dallas, Tex, May 20-SeriOus trouble
is reported from Columbus. Colorado
county. Two men were killed there
Thursday night in a renewal of the
factional troubles of two months ago
The deputy sheriff stationed on the
bridge spanning the Colorado river by
Sheriff Bufford had orders to arrest all
men carrying pistols. Dick Reese q
brother OF former Sheriff Reese, who
was killed in street battle at Column
bus two months ago. attempted to pass
and was ordered to halt He drew a
pistol and the deputies opened fire.
Reese and Richard Grant were killed
instantly and several persons slightly
wounded. Some Of the deputies used
shOtguns- Reese's body from his waist
up was literally riddled- His head was
frightfuIly mangIed- Grants head was
nearly blown from his shoulders
Sheriff Buford appealed to Governor
Savers for aSsiStan nee and a detachment
of state rangers. under Captain SEEKER,
was hurried to Columbus
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A New Topeka Enterprise.

Composed almost entirely of we'll
known Topeka business men, has been
formed for the purpose of conducting
an accident and life insurance business
The home Office of the new company
can be found at the suite No ? front
office of the Columbian building The
officers are w H StiHweH. president:
ThOs- Martin. vice president: A L At
wood secretary; w NJ. Forbes treas
uTer, and DR. c. F. Menninger, medical
director The board of directors in
cIudes the officers of the company. to-
gether with J. b. Larfmer, E O. Miller
W. T, Bagley and Judge T F Carver
The Central Union Accident and Life
insurance company is starting out with
very bright prospects. and will no
doubt soon go to the front in its line
OF effort, as its policy holders will all
be secured by state deposit as required
by law, and all its policies will be issued
on the most fair and liberal terms that
can be done on safe and conservative
basis Employment can be obtained
Tor lew more desirable agents by call
ing at the Office
We have used SaIarine for three wears
TO polish bicycles in our store Price IO.,
per can Topeka Cycle Co.
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As a recruit to the Second Kansas
regiment Mr.. Gage took part in the
famous Battle of the Blue. The sold
, iers' monument in the Topeka cemetery
IS a tribute TO the men who fell ip that
battle, and in commernoratiOn of it Mr..
Gage had q history published. A part
of the history OF the famous stand OF
the 800 kansans was told by Mr. Gage
himself
Mr. Gage was a member of the bat
terry commanded by Captain Ross
Burns He remained at the gun with
several of his comrades until captured
by Prices force. Afterward he es-
capped. but not until he had endured
horrible suffering from hunger and
south with Prices raiders, DR.. HUntoon
who was also taken prisoner, says that
1t would be impossible for human be-
lngs to suffer more than the Kansas
prisoners suffered He says that from
want Of food and water the majority of
the men were in a condition bordering
on acute mania, and mentions an at
to dig into the earth with his hands for
water
The monument erected by Mr.. Gage
cost 100000 1t was unveiled on Me-
mortal Day. 1895, and General J. C.
Caldwell. now United States consul at
Vera Cruz, delivered the principal ad-
dress. The press in all parts of the
United States commented on the ac-
ton of Mr.. Gage, and compIimented
him in the highest terms.
Mr. Gage leaves a widow. formerly
Miss Louisa Ives of AlIegany county,
New York. to whom he was married in
1867 There was one child born to Mr..
and Mrs Gage, a daughter, but she
died when but one year Of age
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BLUFFED By ENGLAND.
Troops Will Not Go to Pyramid
Harbor as Intended.

Chicago, May 20-A special to the
Times Herald from Washington says:
While pressing the United States to
agree TO the arbitration of the Alaskan
boundary question. the British govern
ment has entered objection to the dis
patch OF additional American troops to
the territory. and has made clear her
desire to obtain an Alaskan port
With respect to the dispatch of the
three companies of regulars to Alaska
to patrol the boundary line, the pur-
pose this government had in view was
to preserve the peace and prevent a con-
ntct between Canadian and American
miners. which reports from Governor
Brady show is likely to occur at any
moment
It is proba BILE, however, that. in view
of Great Britain's objection, the troops
will not be sent to Pyramid harbor, as
originally intended. but will be located
al point accessible to the disputed
territory, so as to be available in case
of emergency.
In its representation to the American
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CAUGHT IN A STORM.
Three Persons D rowned on Coast of
Alaska

Seattle. Wash. May 20--News Of the
wreck of an unnamed sloop in one of
the dangerous inland passes between
the islands and the mainland of south
eastrn Alaska is reported by an officer
of the steamship AIki. Those who are
supposed 10 have persisted are:
BLANCHE LAHORE an actress.
San Francisco
IKE WYNN, Juneau
FRED CLINE. Juneau
The three embarked at Hoonah, in
tending TO sail to Juneau. 100 miles dis
tant. but failed to arrive at their des-
tiration- 1t is believed that they were
caught in a storm and drowned The
father OF young Wfnn has chartered a
steamer TO search for their bodies.
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BUYING OUR MILLS.
English Capitalists Purchase Cotton
Factories In Massachusetts,

Taunton. Mass. May 2O.-The News
today says:
The offer of the English capitalists
to buy all the cotton yarn mills of Bris-
tOl county has been accepted by a ma
jority OF the stockholders in all the
mills. The present treasurers and sup
eriutendeuts have been assured that
the mills are TO be operated under their
management as heretofore and that the
ment.
The following mills are included in
the deal
Cohannet, Nemasket. Globe, Sanford.
Bennett. Rowland and City z
The actual bonds TO be paid above
the par value is s.. Asa. 600 and the total
amount the present stockholders will
receive is IS, 46O, 600
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LIFE WORK ENDED
Death of Mr.. g. G. Gage Causes
Universal Sorrow.
Was Man OF Large Heart and
Generous Impulses.
LEFT LARGE FORTUNE
His Estate Valued at 100000
or More.
Only Private Who Ever Erected
Monument to Comrades.
LEFT LARGE FORTUNE

Out on the crest of the hill that
serves as the home for the majority Of
Topeka's dead stands a granite monu-
ment, unique in the history of all the
ages. II was erected by a private sold
Ter to commemorate the death of his
comrades in battle-men who like him
self fought in the ranks but fell in the
face of their duty.
Nowhere in this or any other coun-
try is there to be found a record of
similar deed. Governme Dts and com
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
CHATTANOOGA CHOSEN
By Cumberland Presbyterians For
Next Meeting Place

Denver. May 2O.-Chattanooga. Tenn.
has been chosen by the mberIand
Presbyterian general assembly. now in
session here as the meeting place Of the
assembly next year A resolution pro-
viding that in future the church shall
make provision to pay the expenses of
the assembly and that no free enter
tainment for the delegates shall be pro-
vided was ruled out Of order by Mod
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government the British government
takes the view that the dispatch of
troops to Alaska is in the nature of
menace, an Indication that the United
States proposed to retain by force the
territory which it claims, and that. con-
sequently, it feels that in the interest
of the friendly relations between the
two governments they should not go.
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Rest and Health to Mother and Child

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
BY MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETTIING. with
PERFECT SUCCESS II SOt1THES the
CHILD. SOFTENS the GUNS. Al
LAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COIIC
and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA-
Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
world Be sure and ask for Mrs Win
slows Soothing Syrup and take no other
kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle
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CHEAP EXCURSION RATES
To Roanoke, Va, Via vandaIia-Penn-
sylyania Line

On account OF the meeting Of the Ger
man Baptist Brethren at Roanoke
tickets viii be sold by the above line
from St Louis TO Roanoke and return
at one fare. good going May 16 - 20
and p. with return limit to June "a, 1899
inclusive For full particulars write TO
J. NJ Chesbrough, Asst G. P. A, St.
Louis. or J. T Foley, T. P. A, Kansas
CITY. No.
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II you have piles. cure them No use
undergoing horrible operations that
simply remove the results Of the dis
ease without disturbing the disease IL
self Place YOUR confidence in DeWitt's
Witch Hazel SaIve- II has never failed
TO cure others: il Will not fail to cure
you Geo W Stansdeld, W. H Wilson.
a J Arnold < Son. A. J. Kane & Co
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BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

Niagara Falls, y Y, May 20.-Thos-
En- bersOn, who is said to be wealthy
jObber in laCes Of New York. was ar
rested here by United States treasury
agents today and taken TO New York
Customs officers here say he has snug
gIsd millions of dollars worth of lace
over the border in the last ten years
Chicago. May 2o-Miss Harriet a.
Farrand for 80 years associate editor
of the Advance and author of several
books on religious subjects, died today
Of pneumonia
Marion. O.. May ga C Blackburn
Of teubenvilIe, specially appointed to
examine the court house records. has
filed his report alleging over $4,000 Of
Illegal fees collected during the past.ten
years by county officers
Rockmart. Ga. May 2o-Mrs. James
Wood. Of EsOm Hill district, the wife
Of a planter, last night SHOT and killed
a negro who was trying to enter her
room
Fergus Falls. Mimi. May 2o.-The
jury in the Great Northern train rob
berry case. returned a verdict of guilty
against Homer MinOt and Charles
Hoffman and J. c. Hall
Cincinnati. May 20.-Ha berer & COS
factory of carriage bodies. a five story
building at the west end OF Eighth
street. was this morning destroyed by
fire Loss over 500. 900. The street rail-
way power house on West Eighth
street was also badly damaged and the
adjacent property slightly
Beaver Dam. Wis, May 2O.-Addison
Parker. aged 81. a we'll known turf
man committed suicide today by shoot
ing himself in the head with a revolt
Yer Parker for years was associated
with Robert Bonner OF New York
London. May 2O-The archbishop of
Santiago de Cuba according TO a spec
ial dispatch from Rome has resigned.
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orator HaIsell. but the matter may be
taken up later. After listening TO an
address on Education" by Rev DR. ].
NJ Hubbard. dean of Cumberland The
illogical seminary, the assembly re-
sumed consideration of reports of stand
ing committees
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Peoria. Ill. May 20-In addition to a
ma gnifcent endowment already made.
Mrs. Lydie Bradley has just donated to
the Bradley Polytechnic institute all
hr property in Peoria county, estimated
to be worth over s590.0O0. retaining a
life interest therein.
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Found Dead in Bed

Minneapolis, Mimi. May 2O--Rev. H
NJ Robertson, D D.. of the presbytery
of Des Moines. was found dead in bed
this morning at the home of his sOn-in-
law, T. z. Tenney.
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Gives All to a School

We mend and sew on buttons free
American Steam Laundry Tele- GAL
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Chicago. May 2O-AIiss Harriet A
Farrand. for 80 years associate editor
Of the Advance and author of several
books on religious subjects, died today
Of pneumonia
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For the Orphans Home.

The annual strawberry festival, which
was given Friday evening for the bene-
fit CT the Orphans home, was quite a
success and a credit to the ladies who
had il in charge
The refreshments we're served from
small tables placed in the corners of
the room, and were in charge of Mrs
Howell Jones, Mrs. c 6. Baker. Mrs. ].
F. Daniels, Mrs J. p Howe. Mrs H. L
AIkire, Mrs w. A. Dickinson, Miss JeS-
sic GarwoOd. Miss Harriet Jones, Miss
Margaret Jones. Miss Lillian Tefft. Miss
Mary Moon. Miss Martin, Miss Lizzie
Gavitt and Miss Nellie Kirk Punch
was served by Mrs l. B. Smith and
Miss Carol Baker
After 10, dancing was in order and
was kept up until a late hour The pro
grammes, which were attra ctive, were
planned by Mrs. Daniels; they were in
the form of booklets, and on the front
was a large strawberry in its natural
cOIOrS
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Seattle, Wash,
S2s.s5. via Santa Fe Rauts-

The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. have
opened job department on their sec
ond floor where they keep all the soiIed
stained or otherwise damaged goods to
be found in their entire establishment
Whenever they advertise any of this
class Of goods II is ALWAYS under Lon
Department heading Remember this.
Comfortable and Economical
The tourist sIeepers that leave Topela
daily for California via Santa Fee
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The Chautauqua Programme,

At the regular meeting of the Chau-
tauqua Monday evening the following
programme will be given:
Responses to roll call will be in orig
inal rhymes.
Lesson in Geology. chapters 81 to 43,
Mr.. Turner
Talks on geological wonders of Amer
ica-Mammoth cave, Mr. Slater; yell
loWstOne park. Miss Conrad.
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DOyle-Cowdry.


\ pretty home wedding on Thursday
evening was that of Miss Orpha AIine
Cowdry and Mr.. Edward H. Doyle at
the home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs r. E Cowdry, on Quincy street
The ceremony was performed at $50
by Rev A E Wagner in the presence
of about a hundred guests
Mendelssohns Wedding March was
played by Mr. Theodore Miller, and dur
ing the ceremony he played the Inter
mezzO from CavaIleria Rusticana. The
only attendants were two little flower
girls, Ethel Cowdry and Isabel
Dschuden. sister and niece of the bride:
one was in a fluffy pink organdy and
the other in blue.
The house was deliberately decorated
throughout with palms and cut flowers
The bride and groom stood in the front
parlor under an arch of bridal wreath
and behind them was a high bank of
palms.
The bride wore her travelling costume
of blue cheviOt, tailor made, and lined
with American beauty silk; the short
jacket was worn over a blue silk shirt
waist She carried brides roses
The guests were received by Mr. and
Mrs R. E Cowdry. Mrs Doyle Mrs.
Douglas and Mr.. and Mrs. C. J. Junior
After the ceremony refreshments We're
served in the dining room When the
bride threw her bouquet it was caught
by Miss Sadie Doyle
Mr. and Mrs Doyle left at once for
a short trip to Denver and on their re-
turn will go at once to housekeeping
at 323 Monroe street They will be at
home to their friends after June L
Mr. Doyle has been employed by the
Santa F'e for many years. and both he
and his bride are known by hosts or
friends They received many hand
some presents
Notes and Personal Mention.
Engraved cards and wedding invita-
tiOns- Adams Bros, III Kansas avenue
The VespUccian club will meet Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs p. Walsh at
435 Taylor street
Mrs. John Dudley went to PaoIa to-
day for a two weeks visit
Mr.. James Cuthbert is in Colorado on
business; before returning he will visit
his daughter, Mrs. McKittrick, in Pu-
ebIo-
Miss Jessie Onerdice. who has been
spending the past four months with
Mrs G. o. Wilmarth, returned ts her
home in Blue Rapids, Kan. today.
Mrs G. w Port Of BeIoit and Mrs
Eva Wheeler of Norton spent a few
days last week with Mrs E w Pofn-
dexter
Mr.. and Mrs John r Sargent who
have been with their parents, Mr. and
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Rockmart Ga. May 20-Mrs. James
Wood. Of EsOm Hill district, the wife
Of a planter, last night shot and killed
a negro who was trying to enter her
room
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A Surprise Party.

The regular meeting of the West Side
Reading circle was held Tuesday after
noon at the home of Mrs J. x True
blood The hostess planned an agree
able surprise for the ladies by inviting
their husbands to supper and to spend
the evening with them
A several course supper was served
Mrs. Trueblood was assisted by Mrs.
Walter Bates The evening passed
pleasantly with music and various other
amusements.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. E
W. POindexter, Mr.. and Mrs F. A.
Snow. Mr. and Mrs. John Sargent, Mr..
and Mrs. Glenn Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
D. Humphreys. Mr. and Mrs George
o. Wilmarth, Mr.. and Mrs E H An
derson, Mr.. and Mrs. J. s Sly. Mr. and
Mrs. Bates. Mr.. and Mrs. Myers, Mr..
and Mrs F. E. Vansant, Mrs. W. L
CSnrdnn and Mrs. Railav
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Fergus Falls. Mimi. May 2o.-The
jury in the Great Northern train rob
bsry case. returned a verdict of guilty
against Homer MinOt and Charles
Hoffman and J. c. Hall
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Complimentary Party Given by
Miss Josephine Dietrich.
Mrs. G.. 0. WiImarth Entertains
For Mrs. w. 7. Branstrup.
ORPHANS FESTIVAL.
Annual Event Proves to Be a
Complete Success.
Doyle COwdry Wedding and
Other Social Happenings.

Miss Josephine Dietrich entertained
ten of her girl friends at an informal
afternoon Friday. complimentary to
Miss Towne and Miss Wilson of Mime
apolis, MINI. One attractive feature of
the afternoon was a graphophone con-
cert.
Miss Dietrich's guests were Miss
Towne, Miss Wilson, Miss Mary Ham
bleton, Miss Ida Bergen. Miss Geor-
giana WATSON, Miss Jean Frost, Miss
Lillian Tefft- Miss Santa Waters, Mrs
Walter Gust and Mrs Carl Nellis-
For Mrs. Branstrup.
Mrs. George o. Wilmarth was the
hostess at a delightful L o'clock lunch
con Friday. given in honor of Mrs w
7. Branstrup. The eighteen guests were
seated at two long tables which were
prettiIy decorated with snOWballs-
Snow balls were also massed on the side
board and mantel
The other room was in yellow roses
Mrs. Wilmarth was assisted by Miss
Alice Prescott, Miss Florence Van Tas-
sci and Miss Jessie Ollerdice Of Blue
Rapids
Those present were Mrs. Branstrup,
Mrs. J. K. TruebIoOd. Mrs Walter
Bates Mrs. Glenn Smith, Mrs. A A
Rodgers, Mrs E w POindexter. Mrs
T. F. Humphrey, Mrs. J. W. Farms
worth. Mrs. Cook. Mrs. John Sargent,
Mrs. z. H. Anderson, Mrs. George Bal
ley, Mrs. F. E. Vansant, Mrs. c. A Eel
lows, Mrs. Walter Barrett, Mrs. John
Dudley, Mrs. w. L. Gordon and Mrs. F.
SNOW