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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-18
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Furnished by J. C. Goings Commission
Company, members Chicago Board OF
Trade, Topeka
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PAVING


THE OFFICE OF the Capital city Nitrincd
Brick and Paving Co. has been removed
to rs West Eighth street
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Ranges of Prices on Stocks.
Furnished by J. c. Duncan. Commits
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109 East Fifth street. Phone 123. Charde
Knepp & Co., correspondents. Kansas
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T. D. HUMPHREYS. Lawyer. Room
Columbian building.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26
Columbia Calendar for 1901

The 1901 edition OF the Columbia
desk calendar has mnde its appear
ance. This unique and useful compi-
lation has been issued annually for
the last sixteen years and has come
to be regarded as an Indispensable
article In many business offices and
homes. The new edition preserves
the leading characteristics oi It's pre-
decessors but shOwsmarked improve
ment as regards prcsswork and bind
ing. In apreiatory note the publishers
state that from time To time they
have been urged to change the gener-
nj character of the calendar-tu make
IL II comic calendar. or more histuri-
cal, or astronomical or otherwise
different, but they have alwayA
thought It best to retain the Old-time
form with the contents subordinate
to the original thought and Independ-
ent Judgment OfthecUntributors who
send In the material for the page
heads. The calendar Is being distrlb-
ntsd by the American Bicycle Co.,
Columbia Sales Department. Hart
ford Conn. 1t will be sent to any ad.
dress for five 2-cent stamps.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26
WAR REVENUE REDUCTION.
Tax on Bank Checks Will Probably Remain
as Senator's Oppose loo Heavy
Reduction.

Washington, Dec. l9.-lDtery.ews
with n dozen senator's yesterday
showed that there would be lively
struggle over the tax on bank checks
in the consideration OF war revenue
reduction bill as passed by the house.
An effort will he made to reduce the
cut to $50, 1000, 900 by replacing the tax
on checks. The house abolished 1t
and made the total $40, ,OO0,0 600.
ave must bear in mind" said Sen
ator Quarles, one of the foremost
lawyers of Wisconsin, "that we may
have to pay back large sum collect
ed as duty on Porto Rican goods and
that there are from Sl5, ,OOO,00 to $780,
000,00 worth OF revenue stamps out
standing in the hands OF the people
when we make our final decision, to
reduce the war tax"
ANY man who has a bank ac-
count" said Senator Elkins, "can Of
ford to pay cent ia. on a check,
and many banks furnish check books
free"
Congressman who voted against
replacing the bank check tax have al
ready begun comforting with senators
who think the same way, while 1t Is
expected that the banks will use In
fluence in support OF the revenue bill
as It 10.
The bill as passed by the house re-
duces the tax on beer from $1.S7 net
to $1.65 fiat: takes of the tax on med
icines and proprietary articles; takes
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26

Try RID TOP high ball at the Sill
yer Dollar.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 20.-Twenty-ilve
thousand dollars In gold was the
price paid by Edward A. Cudahy, the
millionaire packer, for the return Of
his son. Edward Cudahy, Jr.. who
was abducted by gang OF kidnap-
pers last Tuesday night.
Yesterday about noon and several
hours after the letter had been left ON
the lawn oi the Cudahy residence, an
other missive was delivered To Cuia-
By at his residence. IL came through
the mails and contained PROPOSE
tlon 70 return the boy sale and un-
harmed, provided the sum oi 81 900
were paid that night.
In the letter were full directions as
To where the money was 10 br left
and assurance wns given that the
missing boy would be allowed to re-
turn home within IA few hours o! the
time when the cash was received
A consultation was held at once and
the matter gone over In detail. Plnns
were discussed for capturing the ban
dts when they should make theira ap-
pearance at the rendezvous that had
been designated, but one after anO.
ther OF these plans was dropped ~
being impractlcable.
Finally ,impelled by the strain under
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26
THREE MEN TAKEN TO PRISON
Jacob Griesmeyer Sentenced to Eleven Years and
John Gowans Twenty-Five Years--Both at
Hard Labor--Fred Miller Gets One
Year for Stealing Shotgun.

value of $50 from John Burke on Oct. l.,
last, was given one year in the peniten-
tiary. In passing sentence Judge Tat
tan said he thought the defendant was
largely victim of circumstances and
that after he had been in prison six
months the court would sign an appli-
cation for pardon if it was presented to
him. Miller expressed thanks in a
feeble way and went back to Jail To
prepare for the trip TO Deer Lodge.
Martin w. Williamson was the COM
planning witness against him.
Jacob Griesmeyer, who killed Alfred
Iukel with pocket knife on the even
ing of Nov. 3 last, received a sentence
of II years in the penitentiary. The
jury found him guilty of murder in the
second degree and fixed the term of i'm
prisonment. To the II years the court
added hard labor. The court informed
the prisoner that this term of imprison-
ment might be considerably shortened
by good conduct. Griesmeyer stated
that he had nothing to say why sen
tence should not be pronounced upon
him. His attorney, Mr.. BlacRford,
gave notice of appeal from the SEN
tence. Griesmeyer did not fare as
luckily as he may have hoped. Upon
objection by County Attorney Smith all
the expert medical testimony in rela-
tion to alleged improper attention
while Inl1el lay dying in a doctors
Office, was shut out, the court ruling
against its admissability. The court
and public opinion approved the iudg-
ment of the jury in Griesmcyer's ease.
Sheriff Shaw an Deputy Sheriff Ed
Martin of Gilt Edge left for Deer Lodge
with the prisoners last Friday morning,
where they were safely delivered.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26

which the entire household was lab
oring, Cudnhy decided to comply with
the terms offered and ransom his son.
\ trusted messenger, sworn to sccrc-
cy, WAS sent for the money. which
was brought tothrCudnhy rec idence.
After dinner Cudahy had one uf lis
horses harncsscd tu light buggy,
and, taking the money in with him,
left for the Designated place at which
II had been stipulated It WINS 10 Ice
left. In the buggy he carried n red
lantern and was quite alone.
Leaving the house he drove five
miles west ui town ON the sherman
avenue road until he came tu Il white
lantern that was hanging ON n short
stick by the side Of the road. This
was the place where he was 10 leave
the boys ransom.
Alighting from his buggy Cudahy
deposited the sack close by the stick
bearing the white light. Then with.
out seeing any one he returned To his
home.
Meantime the capturs ui the boy
had seen the light coringup thcroad
and as soon as the buggy disappear
ed they took away the money and
prepared To keep inith with thciather
The boy was bundled intoa hack and
sct down close to his fathers house
about o'clock in the morning.
Where he had been he was unable
to say, but as near as he could estIm-
ate he had been taken about live miles
south oi Omaha.
The cunning Of the gang and their
thorough knowledge Of the geog-
raphy of the city arc evidenced In
the plans they mid. Close by the
place where Cudahy was directed to
leave the ransom for his son the river
approached tbt road. and IL il sup.
posed the men were on the watch for
the millionaire and saw his rel light
from the boat. As soon III he had
driven away aud they had satisfied
themselves that 40 person was lurk-
Ing near, they probably clumorcd ny
the bank, obtained the sack uf gold,
returned To- the boat again and es-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26

John Gowans, convicted in the dis
trict court last week of the murder OF
Charles w. Brown at the Malloy ranch
on the 23d of last June, received n
severe sentence from Judge Tattan last
Wednesday. Attorney Won Tobel
made an ineffective plea to the court
for leniency, laying stress on the pre-
vious good character of the prisoner
The court stated that in his consider
alton of the case he had given the
nrisoner the benefit of every possible
doubt. but said that the sentence of the
court and the Judgment of the law was
that the prisoner be confined in the
state prison for % years at hard labor.
Gowans seemed to expect some such
sentence. The expression of his face
did not change. and he followed the
taller back to the Jail with the air of a
man who was glad that the ordeal was
over with. When asked by the court
he stated he had no legal reason why
sentence should not be pronounced
upon him.
After sentence was pronounced
Judge Tattan and Attorney Won Tobel
incidentally exchanged few words in
the judges chambers. Won Tobel told
the court that he thought the sentence
was too severe. The Judge smiled
grimly and stated that he did not
think so. Though it is generally con-
ceded that the Judge is the best judge
of the law and the evidence, a good
many people expressed themselves to
the effect that the sentence of Gowans,
in view of the bitter insults heaped
upon him, and the threats made by
Brown, was excessive.
Fred Miller, found guilty of petit
larceny in stealing a shot gun OF the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26
SHE ACCUSED HIM OF LARCENY
Minnie Schneider Says Her Husband Who Has AL
ready Served One Term in the Penitentiary,
Should BE Caught and Sent There
Again--Wanted Divorce.

Minnie Schneider, the l9-year-uld
wife Of John III. Schneider, promised
Judge Tattan In the district cour
last week 10 let the authorities know
the " hercabouts Of her fugitive hus-
band II she learns where lac IL. Mrs.
Schneider WAS on the witness stand
when she promised this, tcstifying In
her own behalf In "A suit for divorce
which she had filed against him.
One Of the allegations Of her com
plaint was that he had deserted her
several months ago, leaving her
alone on the ranch. on account oi "A
suspected prosecution for alleged
mavcricklng. The testimony of the
woman, made In open court, was In
this regard as follows. The tcstl-
mony will be- Transcribed by stem
ographer Gibson and sent by order
of the court To tho state board of
live stock commissioners for cOnsid-
GRAFTON with relation Ia u prusccu-
ti0n. 1t will be seen in the follow
ing testimony that the court qurs-
TONED the complaining witness par
tIculnrly In this regard:
q. (By the Court:) Under what
circumstances did your husband de-
desert you?
A. Well, he left here about the 10th
day Of July-gnt into trouble with
some other man over n colt he
branded, and left.
What do you mean by trouble"
Well, they were going To have him
arrested Tor stealing another mans
colt.
Had he been living with you at
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26
John Allen on free Silver.
lErnrr IN Atinrtn Innrnnl /

lfTofH the Atlanta Journal)
Congressman Allen OF Mississippi is
not one of those who holds back Il
good story for relationships sake.
He has an Illustration of the rural
Mississippi estimate Of the free silver
issue.
In the campaign n Bryan spell
binder met Mississippi farmer who
was driving goat which was draw
ing u barrel Of water. whats that
CONT WORTH" asked the spellblnder.
"under free silver that goat would
bring S4," rejoined the spellbinder.
YES" drawled the farmer, "and l
reckon that II had this barrel OF
water in Sheol 1t would bring $1,000
easy."
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26

thnt time?
No, not right up to that time lie
hadn't.
How long before that time was 1t
thut he ceased 10 live with you?
About two or three weeks, az near
rs can remember.
Did you know anything about the
transaction he was accused Of
Well. yes, was around there and
heard OF It.
Just tell me all about it-whntyou
know about &c?
Well
He was accused of stealing what?
This was In June this happened.
this horse stealing.
\ month before he deserted you,
wus IL, or II month before you
We'll, 1t was in June, and this was
in July he left.
Whose property was IL he was ac-
cused ui stealing?
Man by the name of Billy Wick
ham.
He was accused OF branding or
stealing, which?
Oi stealing.
What was II?
Two-ycar-Old gelding.
Did he tell you anything about it
MT the time?
] was right there at the time.
Did you see him do II?
Yes, sir.
Was hc guilty Of It?
Ees, sir, he was guilty Of il; colt
had n brand on.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26
Letter Left in Mr.. Cudahy's Yard Or,
feFing to Return His Boy if Money
is Deposited in Certain Place.
BOY IS RETURNED 10 HIS PARENTS
His Restoration Cost the Millionaire
Packer the Snug Sum of S25,-
o00-Horrible Threats Made.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. l9.-Edwurd
Cudahy, Jr., the l5-ysar-old son Of
Edward 4. Cudahy, millionaire pack
er and head oi the Cudahy Packing
company in Omaha, Is missing from
his home in this city and his parents
believe he has been kidnapped. The
entire police and detective force oi the
city and half n hundred men em-
ployed by Mr.. Cudahy are securing
the city and country throughout the
day IN the hope Of locating the young
man or securing clew which would
lead to knowledge OF his where
abouts, but without success.
Business at Mr.. Cudahy's packing
house In south Omaha was prac-
tically suspended today, nearly the
entire force there joining in the search.
The boys parents are distracted at
his Disappearance and the father has
offered to pay substantial reward
and ask no questions II his son IL re.
turned 10 his home. An anonymous
letter has been received at the Cudahy
home substantiating the fears ui the
family that he has becn kidnapped.
Young Cudahy le', home at $
o'clock last night to kesome books
to the residence OF Captain Rustin,
about two blocks distant, aud that
was the last seen OF him. Midnight
arrived and he did not return. The
police were notified md two detect
ives were detailed To- work on the
case.
IL was not until nearly O'Clock
today, however, that the matter be-
gan TO assume a really serious aspect.
At that hour IA man on horseback
rode rapidly by the Cudnhy mansion,
and us he passed the front gate he
threw letter into the gard. A SER
y.ni wao sa-g MIN toJ& .he letter
into the house, where it was read.
1t said in substance:
"Mr. Il. A. Cudahy: Your son il
safe. We have him and will take
good care OF him. viii return him
to you in consideration OF the pay
ment OF 5000. We mean business.
(Signed "JAcK."
The remainder OF the ote the police
refuse at present To disclose, as they
say IL relates TO the place where the
money is 10 belle and where the kid
napers are to be left In case Mr.
Cudahy complies with their terms.
The servant who saw the man on
horseback was able to give "A good
description Of him, and this IL the
clew upon which hepolice are work
ing at present.
Of q studious turn Of mind, the
young man was much devoted to his
home and was idollzed by his parents,
being the only boy in q family OF five
cnil0fen. AS 10 the anonymous letter,
the father is undecided as to whether
1t emanates from the kidnnpers or
from some crank who threw 1t into
the yard with no purpose other than
creating iurore.
Mr.. Cudahy tonight telegraphed
his brother, Michael Cudaby OF Chi
cago, to send a force Of Pinkerton
detectives to this city at once and
they are expected to arrive here some
time tomorrow, when they will be
put to work on the case. The entire
force OF u local detective agency and
all the available local detectives have
been started on the search.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26

Try RED TOP high ball at the
Silver Dollar,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26

(Coutinued on seventh page
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26

II you would have an appetite like
n bear and "a relish for your meals
take Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They correct disor-
ders OF the stomach and regulate the
liver and bowels. Price 25 cents.
Samples free at c. Ii. Williams drug
store
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-12-26

institutions, on bank checks, tcle-
grams, commercial and other brok-
era except stock exchange brokers
and the tax on express receipts, deeds.
mortgages and similar instruments.
The colored American., 1900-12-08

ed TO . crowded house. Capt. G. c.
Wimbi was II aster Of ceremonies on
that occasion, Col. q. L. Johnson in
troduced the lecturer. On Christmas
day there will be dinner given to the
poor at Bethel church. Dr.. II. Amos
and Miss g. B. Douglas has the matter
in hand. Col. q. L Johnson and Asi
5 D. Easley, il. are TO talk TO them.
The dinner will be for the aclored
newsboys and bOotblscks especially.
Rev. L. B. Msxs eli will deliver the
address before the Negro Literary and
Historical society on January let, 1901
Miss Il. T. Gains is to read a paper be-
fore the same society st the same tine.
The officers Of the society are Maj. r.
]. Henry, president; Hon. Il. a. Ruck-
er, vice-president; Capt. z. H. Clum bs,
treasurer; Msi, S. W. Easley, jr., sec'y.
Mrs. G. c. Wimbish has been elected
president OF the Women's kindergarten
association for Atlanta. She is sur
rounded I am informed by the most
substantial woman Of Atlanta. Dr.. Il.
r. Butler is working hard 10 give the
visiting ladies TO the woman's club on
Dec. q ,2s great barquet He heads
the list with 80. All of the others
must put in s2 80.
The colored American., 1900-12-08

representative people have already
subscribed anu the first one is still a
few weeks off.
The fact that it was the intention Of
the Club to give the regular Inaugural
Welcome Ball had been known among
its many friends for some time, but it
was deemed expedient during the early
part OF the week to send cards notify =
ing about 40 or 80 gentlemen of meet
ing to be held at the Capital Savings
Bank at SO O'Clock Saturday evening
December 9Th, which was called to per-
feet plans. Members of the Cosmos
Club: active; F. J.. Cardozo, Jr. pres !;
B. G. Walker, sect'y; r. T. Douglas,
reas. /; DR.. c. L. WormIey, vice pres.;
a. G. Bradford, asst. sect'ty.; ]. 81.
Douglass, fin. sect'y.; r. Y. Cook, J.
Cook, ]. B. Hymsn, NJ. G. Jones, w.
l.. wilkinson, 8. B. Jackson; honorary;
Robert 81. Terrell, DR.. a. NJ. Curtis,
DR.. J. FL. n. Waring, George w. Cook,
Jerome A. Johnson, Hy E. Baker,
DR.. John X. Francis, Rev. o. NJ Wall
Ter, P. B. 8. Pinchbsck, Robert J. Har.
Ian, DIR. +. j. Shadd, Jno. r. Cook,
Chas' Z, Douglass, Esgene Brooks.
The colored American., 1900-12-08
LOVE.
written for The CoIored American-l }

Written for The CoIored American
Love, IL an angels dream Of glory,
Love, dear love, The sweet old story,
Told IN the days Of our tender youSa,
Told in the words Of eternal Truth.
Like gIeap Of sunshine piercing the
gloom.
Like soft silver ray from the bright
full moon,
Il sneds o'er the soul an uDdying light,
And it makes al the Wolld seem glad
and bright.
But woe unto the soul from which love
has fed,
The heart still beats, but it beats like
the dead;
And the world il so dark, and 90 foil of
sorrow,
That the spirit recoils from the endless
tomorrow.
The once bright future is now dark
with despair,
For the sweet star Of hope IL no longer
there.
We may feel the soft touch Of an
angels breath,
But alas tits the angel Of darkness and
death.
BIsAARCK z PISeHBACK,
1422 Bacon St, Nov. 18th, 1900.
The colored American., 1900-12-08
BLACK SKIN REMOVER.

Doth IN q box for 81. or three boxes for So
Guaranteed to do what we say and 20 be the
oest IN the world" One box is ali that IL
required IL used a. directed -
The colored American., 1900-12-08
The Cosmos Club.

The social enterprises CT the Cosmos
Club for 1900 'O1 are receiving crafty =
ing support from its honorary mem
bers and hosts Of frie nds, and for this
reason promises still greater success
than last season. The Complim entary
Ball Of the 28sh ult, was attended by a
large number OF Well.knoWn ladies'
and gentlemen who pronounced the
affair delightful IN every particular.
The Assemblies have become an an :
nual institution now, and are already
an assured success, as over hundred
The colored American., 1900-12-08

and vigor. simT y send your name and ad-
dI ess 10 DR.. l.. ". Knapp, 1871 Hull Bldg,
Letrolt, Mich. and be will gladly send 1he
f. &c receipt Wit full directions so that any
man may easily cure himself At home. his
is certainly most generous offer and the
folio wing extracts taken from his daily n all
show v hat men think Of mis- generosity.
Pear Sir:-P1ease accept my sincere thanks
&c. yours OF recent date l have given our
treatment a thorough test and the Der EFT
has been extraordinary. 1t has com pletely
braced me up. / am Just as vigorous as VIXEN
boy and you cannot realize how happy !
aIn.h
"Dear sir:-YCur 10 etf Cd worked beauti
fully. Results were exaEtly what 1t eded
Strength and yigoT have con- PIE ely returned
and enlargement Is entirely satisfactory"
lear Sir.--YouTs IVES rec eiyed and I bar
DO trouble IN u aEiDg & ufe OF q c receipt az
dir ected and can trufhfuuy say il is q boon to
v Ga < n en-. an great y improved in size,
Etr ength and yigoT,7
III correspondence is strictly confidential,
ma allied in plain sealed envelope heT eceip
it tree tor the kking and he wants every man
20 have It.