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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

All Of Senator Hanna's fighting abili-
~ was net expended in the campaign
His speech in the senate on the ship sub
sidy bill shows that he is as ready as
ever to knock a chip off the shoulder Of
an opponent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

The unusual activity displayed by IL
linois burglars and hold-up men yes
terday, probably was due to the near
approach of Christmas, which naturally
entails unusual expenditures
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14
BABY WEAR
STORE.

A Gift to a Baby is a Gift to It's
Mother also.
Warm Gifts for Baby--Worsted
Sacques, SOC to S1.75. Worsted Bootees
25c to S1.25, silk and Null Bibs. SOC
to $1.OO. Warm Stockings. Z5c. Knit
Underwear Shirts, Embroidered Squares.
Baby Caps. Aittens-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

The effort to tax Mr.. Croker's income
in England. may have induced him to
locate permanently in the country in or
der to get his money back. At any rate
he has purchased a home over there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14
WOMAN'S
NECKWEAR.

Nothing could be more suitable for a
Christmas gift than a dainty article Of
neckwear AS this store is acknowledged
Neckwear Headquarters, we will not go
into detail or quote prices.
LOOK INTO OUR TWENTY FOOT
ELECTRIC LIGHTED Show Counter
of Neckwear, you will no doubt see what
you want.
And Directly Opposite to another
Electric Lighted 20 foot Show Counter
a miniature representation from our
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

The treasury and the national banks
hold about s670. 100000 of gold. That -
the amount absolutely accounted for
and in sight. It is believed that one
half as much more is in the hands of
private institutions and trust compa-
MES that are not required to report the
amount of cash on hand and in the
hands of the people If the supposition
IS correct. the amount in this country
actually in use exceeds 81, 600. OOO. 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

The English language Is said to be
spoken by 1870. 600 600 people. This makes
it at least a close second to the pro-
fame
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

Those Democrats who failed to get an
office at the recent election are respect
fnlly referred to the methods adopted by
Mr.. W D. Bynum-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

The army might get even by abolish
Ing the canteen in the basement OF. the
capitol at Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

IF anybody Is DESTROYS Of knowing
what Mr.. Bryan thinks concerning meas
ures pending IN the United States SEN
ate, let him follow the speeches which
Mr.. Towne will make
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14
HOLIDAY RECESS.
Senate Adopts the House Proposition
on the Matter

Washington. Dec. 14.-soon after the
senate convened today Mr. Allison,
chairman of the committee on appro-
priations, reported from that commit
tee the house resolution providing for
a holiday recess of congress, beginning
Friday. December q, and extending to
Thursday, January 8, and it was passed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

Burdock Blood Bitters gives a man a
clear head, an active BRAIN a strong,
vigorous body-makes him 1T for the
battle of life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14
COLORADO FLYER.

Via @Great Rock Island Route"
Leaves Topeka $40 D. m. arriving
Colorado Springs 1875, Denver 11:00
o'clock next a. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

The Chinese are being treated to
sample of European and American leaden
winged justice. The settlement of the
case is moving with the speed of a New
York murder trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

It was Mr.. Towne and not Mr. Steven
son who secured a place in the United
States senate chamber after all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14
Holiday Rates via the Rock Island
Rn11fa

One fare for the round trip to points
within 200 miles, west of Missouri river
Tickets sold Dec. %, "a, 20 and 81, 1900,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14
DRESSING
SACQUES.

Special Dressing Sacque. of Imitation
French Flannel, Silk Crochet trimmed
around bottom, front and sleeve, ruff1ed
collar and strings of ribbon. Persian
and lovers knot designs. only ..98c
No more when these are gone.
A splendid assortment of Eiderdowu
Sacques at $780, loo, $3.50 to $3.9S.
Our own exclusive styles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

Group instantly relieved DR.. Thorn
as Eclectric Oil Perfectly safe. Never
fails At any drug store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

Mr.. d. Hodgson and daughter, Mrs.
L. E. Gilmore, have left for an extended
visit to Hutchinson and other points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

WANTED-Hustlers to handle new
patent. Call at S36 North Van Buren,
street. North Topeka. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14
CHARLES ADAMS 6 co. % s1 .SF Fs' '9.''
Our Store Will Be Open Tonight and Every Night Till Christmas
And Now It's Christmas Shopping in Earnest.
But eight days for to make selections TOpeka's Ready-tO-
o Children well
pofaby but make selection NOWGoods
reent
Holiday Umbrellas.

Grand Display OF high and medium
grades Of Umbrellas. What Is a more
desirable present for a Lady, Gentle
man or Child than a good Umbrella?
We have a rare selection Of fine import
ed handles. Sterling Silver Trimmed.
Gold Plated, Silver and Pearl. Gold and
Pearl, Mother Of Pearl. genuine Buck
Horn silver trimmed. Gun Metal. ivory
etc. Guaranteed covers. our low prices
prevail all through the holiday season,
ranging from 0so 70 $3.50.
Umbrellas Engraved Free Of Charge.
CSee Window Display.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14
PETTICOATS
FOR GIFTS.

Special Petticoats of Spun Gloss ma
terial u fn.Aecordion PIeated F1ounce. a
skirt we have sold quantities of at $1.25
special price instantaneous. $3.50
Other styles up to $500
SILK PETTICOAT BARGAIN. Silk
Taneta, II in. fiounce, ? ruff1es, BLACK
and colors; only .....-......-. 1915
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14
7OgSe The Liver.

Cure Sick Headache, Bill
iousness, Sour Stomach,
and Constipation. Sold
everywhere, 25c. per box.
Prepared by c.L.HOOd . Co. Lowell. Mass
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

Handkerchief
Handkerchief Boxes FREE

To stimulate early buying. we will
with every purchase Of $1.5O or more of
Handkerchief, present a pretty Hand
kerchief Box FREE.
Children's Initial Handkerchiefs, in
pretty box, containing handkerchiefs;
per box NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Z5c
Children's Printed Bordered Handker-
chiefs, in pretty Hand Painted Boxes
Mother Goose SUBJECTS Handkerchief
in box; per box ........--........... -25c
No more this season when these are
sold.
Our Handkerchief department con-
tains More Novelties than any other
store in the city. See Our Window Dis
play
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14
Pills

Are prepared from Ma
lures mild laxatives, and
while gentle are reliable
and efficient. They
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14
Christmas
Glove Store.

The fact that we sell none but guar
anteed GLOVES of best selected styles
adds largely to the value of gifts OF
Gloves from this store
Misses 800 Gloves for..............75c
This is a surplus lot marked at this
price to close out None at this price
after Saturday.
WOman'S Gloves.
Nothing more desirable for Gifts-buy
now while assortment is complete.
Triumph Gloves .....-.......-$1.O 90
'Idea1'' Gloves ................-$1 .5O
Perfect" Gloves .................B2 $500
Lined Gloves, silk and Wool Mittens
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

TELEPHONES u,
Business Office Bel RnonS 1g 5
Reporters Room -..--.---.--B Bell Phone 30
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-14

Items Intended for this column should
be left with the Kimban Printing com
-pany. s25 Kansas avenue
Mr.. Arthur Groendyke of Meriden was
in town yesterday.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-02-15
About Holidays.

Editor HERALD: To decide small
wager will you state whether or not
Lincoln's birthday, the 18th of February,
is a national legal holiday.
1t is not There is no national legal
holiday, not even the Fourth of July.
Congress has made special holidays for
the District of Columbia, but has made
no provision for national observance of
holidays, except by the proclamation of
the president for Thanksgiving Day in
those states where there are laws reco g.
nizing the day as holiday.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-02-15
NJ MOTHERS

Group is the terror OF thousands Of
young mothers because its outbreak is so
agonizing and frequently fatal. Shiloh 8
Cough and Consumption Cure acts like
magic in cases of Group. 1t has never
been known to fail. The worst cases re-
lieved Immediately. Price 25c, SOC and
81. L. o. Janeck's drug store. 5
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-02-15

II Kills them 4H-Pleurisy, Diptheria,
Group, Colds, Winter Cholera. or any
kind of pain, internal or external. Mull's
lightning Pain Killer. Absolutely pure.
25c. For sale by Taft & Taft 5
Ex-senator William NJ. Evars cele-
br4ted his SOD birthday Tuesday in New
York. He is totally blind. but retains
full possession of his mental faculties and
appears to enjoy life.
George Barbe, Mendoza, Va, says,
Nothing did me so much good as kodol
Dyspepsia Cure One dose re lieyed me
few bottles cured me-" 1t digests what
you eat and always cures dyspepsia.
Janeck's Drug Store.
The Mistress-Mary, don't let me
catch you kissing that butcher again.
The Maid-Lor', mum, l don't mean
to, but you do bob aroun' so,
Mrs. j. K. Miller, Newton Hamilton,
Pa, writes, 81 think DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve the grandest salve made. y
1t cures piles and heals everything. All
fraudulent limitations are worthless
Janeck's Drug Store.
Ethel (rummaging in grandma's
drawer)-Oh, grandma, what curious
key that is
Grandma-Yes, my dear; that was
your grsndfather's latchkey
"And you keep it in memory of old
days?"
NO, my dear old nights"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-02-15
Yes, BY All Means,

North YAKIMA, WASH, Feb. 10, 1900.
Editor HERALD: Do you not think
something ought to be done toward the
preservation OF the Painted Rocks near
the Natchez bridge? Some of the finest
examples of basaltic rocks in the United
States are being used for building stone,
and the only object of beauty and inter
est near the city is being carted away
simply because tits convenient. Nature
has given us at least one interesting and
picturesque spot which should be pre-
served, but which will soon lose large
portion of its attractivehess unless per-
mitted to remain without further moles-
tation Mrs G.. NJ. H.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-02-15
s. 6. 6. FOR THE BLOOD

drives every of mpury in the blood and in this
permanently the most obstinate ulcer
only blood remedy guaranteed purely vegetable and
particle of potash other mineral
Contagious Blood Poison Scroua Cancer Catah Eczema
Ulcers Bos other blood trouble Insist
upon S. g. s. nothing take its place
Valuable mailed free by Swift Specific Company Atlanta Ga
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-02-15
After Six Years Of Intense
Suffering, Promptly Cured
Q merits of S. S. S. /; every claim

nlada for it is backed up strongly by convincing
ta>ai:lonv of those who have been cured by 1t
ana know of its virtues by experience.
Mr. L. j. Clark, of Orange Courthouse, Va, writes:
For six wears had N obstinate running ulcer my
ankle which at times caused intense suffering.
disabled for long while that wholly unfit for
business of the best doctors treated constantly
but did good then tried various blood remedies,
without the least benefit s. s s. so highly recon-
menled that concluded to try it, and the effect
wonderful 1t seemed get right at the seat of the
disease and force the poison out, and COM
petely cured" Swifts Specific
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-02-15
G.. T. Aun1iller,

Furniture and all kinds of hauling. If you drayman
prompt service ring up phone No. 90 leave orders with
ST. Paul Tacoma Lumber CO.. orders taken for Coal and Wood
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-02-15
RUNNING SORE
ON HIS ANKLE.

Obstinate sores and ulcers which
refuse to heal under ordinary treat
ment soon become chronic and deep
seated, and are a sure sign that the
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-12

Was going 10 strike the litsls one again
and Eli her I nrsd, but instssd Of hit
tipR his trunk the shot went Into one Of
bis eyes, Upon another occasion, when
at Tenth and Callowhiii ssrests, be actu-
ally knocked out one entire side Of the
brick elephant house In which he sas
confined. The next reason We travelled
with Romeo well enough. In the fall OF
1858 the show wintsrsd In Hstboro. on
James u. Miller's farIn. IL was here that
Romeo killed bis keeper, william p.
Williams. In Dessmber. Romeo got q
rt on him and Williams happened 70 turn
bis back. when quick a. 2 lash Romeo
him. breaking almost every bone In bis
body. Romeo, however, was securely
chained and could do no more mischief.
he remained there all winter, and In the
spring was sent for to conquer him.
Well, IL was the old story. When he saw
me he became tsrribly enrAged, and n he
had not teen chained would have been
killed. We got him down and began to
punish him. IL took US all saturday and
Sunday night ana until Monday morning
before he hsllosd. Then he was all right
again.
This was my last sxperienos with Ro-
meo. He died In 1869 In Chicago. The
people who had him In Charge punished
and shot him so often that they killed
him at last. Romeo was q fine fellow.
He was the greatest elephant OF his day.
He weighed about tive tons and was
worth $40. eco at the lowest estimate. IL
he had been handled right from tbs first
ae would have been the bigssst card In
the business today"
not likely that you viii again permit
your little ones to get astfids an Gle.
plants back, IS IL frequently done In
ciroussA
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-12
THE EARTH'S MAGNETISM.
Prof RowIsnd's Search for It's Cause
sndGepersl Interest in HIS Effort.
philadelphia Press

The announcement that Prof. Row
land. of Johns Hopkins University, 10 on
the track of solution of the problem of
the cause Of the earsh's magnetism 10
particularly interesting. The earth, as
all know, Is huge magnet and 80 Is the
sun. Both are subject to certain magnet
10 changes for the day, for the week,
month and over long periods, such a. the
sleven-year sun-spot period on the sun.
This sun-spot period is coincidsnt with a
periodic change In magnetic activity,
and this change In the suns magnetic
field, a. 10 we'll known. induces certain
changes In the magnetic held OF the
earth. This Interplay Of magnetic and
electric stresses across space has dazzied
many mems imaginations and has been u
favorits field for crank speculation.
Kesly and men like him loved to talk
about Harvesting the esherio waves and
running the worlds Industries By mems
Of the planetary dynamo
Ths prerequisite t, any utilization OF
the electro IN aghetic stresses that move
from sun OF earth, or the Harvesting OF
the earth as great magnet, IL to get
some idea ~ to how the earth's magnet
ism is caused and what the influences
and their variations are. and what their
effects. Though seemiugly profound, It
Ia not an abstract matter for savants TO
qusrrel over, but problem Of interest to
every one, since, II the rise and fall of
planetary magnetism affects the weather.
this In turn means o variation In the sea-
sonal climate, and this good or bad crops
And on good or bad crops rast economic
questions that touch the pocket Of all
peoples In all countries. This Is why
some have been able to trace the rise aud
fall In wheat prices, financial orlses and
famine years by means Of the waxin 9
and waning Of sun srots.
According to the dispatches from Johr 8
Hopkins Prof. Rowland has shown that
revolving body somewhat similar to the
earth develops magnetism on being re.
volved, and the amount Of magnetism Is
proportlonate to the speed of tae rsvolu-
ton. or course, the problem Is at pres
emit In the early stage of laboratory ex-
psrimentation, but II Prof Rowland sue
ceeds In making demonstration We may
DO in for anot her practical application Ct
the knowledge. This may bs In the d.
rsGtion of an increased grasp ON weather
chauses, or it may be In the line OF In
dustrial dynamios. Anyway, the possi-
bilities are nut Insignificant.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-12

w. N. g. q. DIVISION.
station Foot of PrebIe Street,

For Worcester, Clinton. Aver Nashua.
wlndham and Eppins at 100 a. III. and u. 80
y. m.
For Manchester, Concord and points North at
80 a. NJ. and 1870 y. M.
For Rochester. SpripRvale, Alfred, WATERFORD
and Saco River at $50 "A. ~, II ~ aud $50
y. m.
$50 and 60 p. m.
For Westbrook. Cumberland Mills. Wsstbrook
Junction aud woodfords at 49,. 9.t5 a. M,
1890 3.0o $50 and GO D. m.
Trains arrive at Portland from Worces'e r at
l. IS %. n.; from Rochester At $50 n. m, LIS,
aud D IS y. M: from Gorh1m at Gao, $50 aud
10 80 a. M. Is. Al 5,4S +. M.
d. J. FLANDERS. q. + T. A. Boston
lem ou
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-12
International Steamship Co.

- TUX -
Easipor. lubes Ca'als, ST. John n 8. .Halliat rs.
and all parts Of New brunswick. Nova Scotia,
Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton. The
iavorite route TO campobelo and St. Andrews.
b.
Winter Arrangement.
On and after Monday, Nov G, Steamer viii
leave Railroad Wharf, Portland, on Monday
and Thursday at 80 y. IN. Returning, leave
st. John, PASSPORT and Lubec Monday only.
The Monday steamer will run direct 10 st.
John returning Immediately 10 Eastport and
Lubec,
Through tickets issued and baggage checked
10 destination. rR-freight received up TO 400
p. M.
For tickets and staterooms apply at che Pine
Tree Ticket ONCE. MONUMENT square or for
other Information al Conipanys Office, Railroad
Wharf, foot OF state street.
J. Il. IISCOMB. supt
noyidtf H. r. c. HERSEY, Agent.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-12
REST AND HEALING IN THE SOUTH
I'm tho Pine holt.

II AURA V. GUsTIN-MACKIF NJ. D., of
IL The Attleboro House Sanilarium, proposes
Pines, n. c.. and In addition to party OF her
own PATIENTS will take charge OF limited mum
Der OF others wn0~aesre the dement's o. TINS
Of genuine home life, experienced msdica care.
and agreeable associates. Circulars and refer
ences on application. Address DIX. tiusIlh
MACkIE, ATTLEB0Ro, MASS, 1aabi3"
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-12
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISM AND
SABBATH DISSERTATION.

Rev. Martha ID. Kneeland, ID. D., of
Boston, secretary of the "Sabhath Protsc-
tive League" will speak at tina Second
Advent chuorh on Congress Place, next
Sunday evening, at 7.s0, on "The Pres.
emit Status of the Sabbath Question, 10
49, cosfzse of which hs will touch decs-
siveiy On "Ihe Relation OF seventh day
Adventism to Sabbath Desesration. DR.
Kneeland is n very interesting speaker.
and everybody is cordially inxised to be
present. Seats free
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-12
BOSTON & MAINE X. X.
In Elfert Oct. I'd LID

~ -
Trains leave Portland, Union station. 70
go. pm; sesrboro leach. Pine Point. 100
1900 a. m. $50. SIS. 60 o. m. Old Or
chard. saoo, Biddeford, Kennebunk. 200
s.45. 1000 a. M. l2.2O. $50 5.25, 6.2O
y. m. Kennebunk port 100. S.45. 1900
4 Beach % ia Ssr,s sSo B sTS M D w.:
200, $40. =. M. $50, 5.25 pm. ssmerswsrth.
Roehe.isr. Z. 90. S.4o q. M, 12.3o. $50 ?. IN.
Alton iiay, Lakeport. and Northern Dtyts-
ton, $40 n. ~, IL 80 p m. Worcester (via
Somersworth TOO a. IN. Manchester, Concord
and North, 90 a. m. $50 y. IN. Dover. Exc:
n. M. 1880. $50 p. m. Boston, los. TOO
S.45 a. M, 1880, $50 D. m. Arrive Boston
T.25. 1915 a. M. l245. 40, lilo y. IN. Leave
Boston for Portland 500. 7.30. $50 a. m., 1.20.
40 pm. Arrive IN Portland IU.io.rll.6U a. m.
12.i0. 500, $50 y. m.
SUNDAY THAISs.
scarboro Beach, Pine Point, Old Or
chard. saca. Biddeford. Kennebunk. North
Berwick. Dover. Exeter, Haverhiii. Law
Arrive IN Boston DIS. s.22 p. m.
EASTERN DIVISION.
Boston and way stations 300 am Bidde-
ford, kittery, Portsmouth. Newbury-
port, Salem. Lynn, Bosson. zoo. 400 a. m.
ia.45, COO u. m. Arrive Boston, 5.57 a. m /.
1910. 400. 800 .. M. Leave BOSTON,, 40.
300 a m. 80. 100. -, P. m, Arrive Port
land. lI.As a. IN. i2oS $50 io.l5, 1910 p. m
Biddeford, Kittery. Portsmouth, New
buryport, salem, Lynn, Boston, 200 a. NJ.
i2.45 p. ~. Arrive boston, 5.57 u. NJ. 400
y. m. Leave Boston, geo a. m. 100. p. IN.
Arrive Portland. 1910. lo3op M.
A Daily except Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-12
RATES OF PASSAGE.
Portland & EoOthbay Steamboat Co.

STEAMER ENTERPRISE leaves East
Booihbay at a. m, Monday Wednesday and
Friday for Portland, touching al So. bFlstol
Boothbay llarbOr. ,,
Returning leave Franklin Wharf, Portland
at 7 a. m Tuesday, Thursday aud Satutd iy for
East Boothbay, touching at DO )thoay haroor
and SO. Bristol
Laad at Five Islands on signal.
ocllldti ALFRED RACE. Manager.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-12

The superb, new. steel. screw steamship
GOVERNOR DfN6LEY." Capt. John Thomn-
son, and the stauneh and elegant steamer
EBAY STA f." cant. A. G. Dennison. alter
naieiy leave franklin Wharf, Portland, and
India Wharf. Boston, at 200 p. m daily, ex-
cept Sunday.
these steamers meet every demand OF
modern steamship service In safety, speed,
comfort and luxury of travelling.
Through tickets for Providence, Lowell.
Worcester, New York. ETC.. cite.
J.F. LIsCOMB. Gen. Manager
THOMAS VI BARTLETT. Age-t
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-12
MRS. STANFORD'S FORTUNE ALI
GIVEN AWAY.
(LesIie's Weekly,)

(LesIie's Weekly
1t is stated that Mrs. Leland Stanford,
widow Of the California millionaire Sena-
tor, has disposed Of every vestlgs Of the
enormous fortune he bequeathed her, and
exception of a life annuity Of sa5. COO. to
the Leland Stanford. Jr., University.
This shows generosity, but not COCO
sense. The university was built as me
mortal to the Senator's only child, who
died while a mer. boy. The college no
doubt has now been put upon a most
substantial financial basis and will enjoy
a prosperous career, though Its location
forbids that 1t should ever become a seri-
Gus rival to the great, old-sstablished I'M
iyersities Of the East.
Mira. Stanford has perpetuated family
memorial and established monument
that will last for all time. but experience
has demonstrated tnat, while it Is wise
In one's lifetime to bestow generous bene-
factions, 1t Ia not " Use auring ones life
time to give away Substantially all that
one possesses. more especially II, as In the
case of Mrs. Stanford, numerous near rel
atives survive.
The writer recalls an instance in which
very wealthy lady In New made liberal
gifts to favored institution and deter
mined to bestow upon II an enormous for-
tune. Not long after this decision was
reached ste found that her opinion in Ie-
gard to minor matter CONCERNING the
Institution was not given the attention
that IT properly deserved by its managers.
1t did net taxa her long to discover that
1t was time to change her mind regard
Ing her purpose in tie disposition Of her
2st te. Mrs. 1t snIord may net have
such AN experience, BIT alter n gift
made and her IrJpsitY has changed
hands, tho stsps she has taksn cannot be
II raced. .se