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The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25
WITNESS IN THE NOME CON-
TEMPT HEARING YESTERDAY.

part Of Judge Noyes that the legislative
act of June 6, 1900, allowe6 an appeal to
be taken from an order of receivership
Issued ls,5I G+t by district court Then the Top
uit1es were again exposed to view.
AS the examination dragged its weary
length the attorneys grew more and more
acrid and at the closing hour Heney and
Pillsbury clashed swords in earnest This
came so hard upon the smooth, gentle
entire vous talk between Metson and Nc
several kinds of lightning. Heney said to
Pillsbury in regard to certain testimony:
rs this for the newspapers
said Pillsbury to Heney: " You seem
TO nave newspapers on the brain.'
Yes, sir, have them on the brain from
listening to your examination and it's a
good thing l have brain to have them on
as as l shaii need it further on in this exam
Pillsbury was satisfied to end 1t then and
there and Commissioner Heacock over
come with the torrid atmosphere, dis
missed bailiff. witness and all for the day.
Johnson on Noyes.
Frank D. Mohckton, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Appeals, was put upon the stand
when the court opened to testify to corre-
spondence with Attorney Gum of Nome.
Monckton met Gum and Jim Gaylen in
Seattle. Gum argued in the Circuit Court
Of Appeals that the order should be set
aside.
Judge G. S. Johnson was next called.
the Chips VS.. Linderberg case. The ami
Gus curiae began:
''Mr; Metson spoke of an interview held
on July "a, 1900, with Mckenzie concern
ing the Anvil Creek property
II learned for the first time that Nc
Kenzie. was appointed receiver on July
70 SAID the witness. johnson went to
Judge Noyes room to ascertain if re-
eeiver had been appointed. He met
Dickey there and found the papers in the
Chips casa complaint and affidavit-on
the desk. The papers showed no filing
and he called Dickey's attention to It: (
Just received these few minutes ago.
said Dickey. l think he filed them later
l did not see bonds among the papers"
Johnson learned on Saturday July 21.
that Judge Noyes came ashore On Mon,
day he called on him and asked him when
the court would be open for business, and
the Judge said as soon as he returned
from st. Michael. Then the old story of
the two orders issued by Judge Moves
concerning con the Discovery, claim property
and the working materials of the miners
was threshed over. When Johnson asked
or the court for an order allowing an ap-
peal from the order appointing Mckenzie.
Judge Noyes said it was a settled matter
now and Mckenzie would remain re-
ceiver.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25

into verse and so successful was this
poem that its author had fastened upon
him the title Of '"The Nome Poet"
OF Judge Noyes Dunham had much to
say. His claims on the Topkuk were rich
with gold. He was the original locator.
Then they were Jumped" and the lawyer
entered into the view of things and Dun
ham is still in the throes of legal battle.
After notifying the public that his poem
has been republished by request he adds
that it was first printed about a week
before his Honor took his vacation" The
opening stanZas run:
Come all you men who mush for gold-you men
who break the trail
And listen while I fabricate a weird, eventful
tale,
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25
TALK ALL DAY OF GOLD SACKS.
RECEIVERSHIPS AND ORDERS
Anxious Cuae Psbuy Presents Strong Line of Testimony That
Will Be Relied Upon to Prove Charge of Contempt in the
Gases Against Judge Arthur H. Noyes Three Attorneys

OF how found and lost a mine. rich
found,
Or lost by any Lapp Swede in all the coun-
try round.
That was the opening lament, the whole
Of which is told in exactly thirty-one
verses, exploiting in detail the facts that
he recited on the stand in yesterdays pro-
ceedings. Dunham's conclusion is full Of
import and rare wisdom. 1t reads;
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25

AM c. DUNHAM, census marshal,
claim locator and poet, was on the
~ stand yesterday during the exam
~ ination in the Nome contempt
cases before Commissioner Rea-
cock Being a poet and having had some
thing happen to his claims that forcibly
recalls his last name, his tale was a pitt
full one. Dunham has put his troubles
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25
GENERAL MILES
CHANGES GROUND
Will Oppose Any Effort
to Repeal the Anti
Canteen Law.
He Is Said to Be Trying to
Raise an Issue With
War Secretary.

CALL BUREAU, 14O6 G. STREET, N.
W., WASHINGTON, Oct 24.-Lieutenant
General Miles has again reversed his
views and in his annual report he will dis
cuss the anti-canteen law and oppose any
effort to repeal it. Miles has been in
the past one of the strongest advocates of
the canteen system and he was largely re-
sponsible for its adoption. He has
changed his ground since the anti-canteen
law was adopted and now argues that the
army Is better off without the canteen. 1t
is said the general hoped to raise another
issue with the Secretary of War, but he
Will fail. The War Department opposed
the anti-canteen law, but when 1t was
adopted 1t proceeded to enforce it. The
only reference to the anti-canteen law
made by Adjutant General Corbin in his
report is that 1.-The provision of the act Of
Congress which prohibits the sale of
beer, etc., has been carried into effect"
Secretary Root will, It is said, make no
extensive discussion of the question. The
Secretary of War regards his Office as an
executive one and having carried into ef-
Iect the law OF Congress abolishing the
canteen he will leave the question of re-
suits to Congress without comment from
hlnse1. Miles may now denounce the
canteen, Whlcn he was in measure re-
sponsible for, but he will not by so doing
raise an issue with the Secretary of War.
g !. !: !: :.ss::ss-.s.-s.-s.s..- O
that William D. Cameron was appointed
receiver at the instigation of Mckenzie
and M. l.. Mccormack, who was the SUI
perintendent Of the mines really, acted in
that capacity during Cameron'S absence.
Inc Iopkuk mines yielded much gold.
So far the term of the receivership shows
an output of $26,000, but the attorneys for
the original locators think some 100000 or
Sio0,OO0 in gold has been extracted from
the mine,
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25

MA, Pains IN Bac
Nervous Debility,
ry, Loss of Semen.
stipation, Stop Ner
Eyelids, Effects are
part YiRor and pote
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25
OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

Steamers leave Broadway
Wharf. San Francisco:
| &RNS For Alaskan ports-11 a. m,
1 MMSV~ Oct. 8, 8, Is, IS, %, g. Nov. 2.
4 R kXT&A Change to companys steamers
/ H&AX# @a at Seattle.
4 E&KS<m<85 For Victoria. Vancouver (B.
3ktSS<4<A CO, Port Townsend. Seattle,
2 Tacoma, Everett and New
Whatcom (Wash.)-11 a. m,
Oct. g. g. 49, IS, %, 2S, Nov. 2 Change at Seattle
for this companys steamers for Alaska and G.
N. Ry.; at Seattle Tacoma for N. P. Ry.; at
Vancouver to c. p. Ry.
For Eureka (HumbOldt Bay)-1:30 p. M, Oct.
T. 8, A. 10. "a, 29, Nov g.
For San Diego, stopping only at Santa Bar
bara. Port Los Angeles and Redondo Qos An
geles)-Steamer Santa Rosa. Sundays, 9 a m
Steamer State of California, Wednesdays,
a. m.
For Los Angeles. calling at Santa Cruz, Mon
terey San Simeon, Cayucos, Port Hartford (San
Luis ObisDo), Gaviota Santa Barbara, Ven
tura Hueneme, East San Pedro, San Pedro and
Newport (~Corona only)-Steamer Corona, a.
m, Saturday, Nov. 2 and every Saturday
thereafter Steamer Bonita. Tuesdays. a. m.
For Ensenada. Magdalena Bay. San Jose del
Cabo Mazatlan, Altata, La Paz. Santa Rosalia
and Guaymas Mex. )-10 a. M, 7th each month
For further information obtain the company's
folders
The company reserves the right to change
steamers, sailing days and hours of sailing,
without previous notice.
TICKET OFFICE-4 New Montgomery
street palace HoteD.
GOODALL. PERKINS & CO., Gen. Agents.
10 Market ST., San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25
Light Hand Of Mckenzie.

Johnson, in a conversation with Moves
In his rooms, told some pretty plain facts
about how Mckenzie had promised for a
third interest in certain Topkuk claims n
favorable Judgment from the court. judge
NoyeS said to Johnson:
well, can't let you prove this. 7
can't let you expose this or reflect upon
the court" NF0--
The witness said he certainly would asl,
for an order to protect his client, and then
left Judge Noyes.
In conversation later on with Judge
Noyes the latter said to Johnson:
I'm going to see IL Judge Ross Is go
ing to block this court all the time. We
might as well have 1t out now. ANYWAY
the cases are tried by the press in San
Francisco"
The bond question came up again and
Judge Johnson testified that, although
frequent applications were made to raise
the bonds in the Topkuk claims cases. the
court would never allow It.
On another tack. Judge johnson said:
Our people were not allowed at all
times to be present at the cean-ups Ap-
plication was made to the court, but noth-
ing came of It."
These Topkuk claim cases and the liti-
cation concerning them exposed many ec-
centricities in the melting out of justice
by Judge Noyes. The line Of testimony
recited by Judge johnson went to show
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25
T0Y0 KISEN KAISHA.

CLEANERS WILL LEAVE WHARF. COR
~ ner First and Brannan streets at D. m
for YOKOHAMA and HONGKONcz caIIire az
Kobe (Hiogo), Nagasaki and Shanghai and
connecting at HongkOng with steamers for
India. ETC. No cargo received. on board on
day Of sailing.
SIS. HONGKONG MARU.................
Saturday. November IS. 1901
SS. NIPPON MARU. .......................
Wednesday, December IL 1901
SIS. AMERICA MARU..................
Saturday January 4, 1909
Round-trip tickets at reduced rates. For
freight and passage apply at company's office,
421 Market street. corner First.
w. H. AVERY. General Agent.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25

Risks and Premiums.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25
Pillsbury States His Theory.

n worked in q miner
d Pillsbury.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25

Now I advise you men who mush-you men
who dig for gold:
When you have found and staked claim you
feel inclined to hold,
Don't mush to town and tell your friends nor
let the lawyers know
But camp right there with loaded guns and
give yourselves show
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25
Attorneys Wrangle.

So much for Durham, whose tale on the
stand is given below. Serious allegations
were made by him, as well as by Judge
Johnson and Samuel Knight in the dispo-
sition of gold held by the receivers of the
Topkuk claims. Anxious Curiae Pillsbury
in the case and will conclude his work for
the Government before the day is over
The first line Of yesterdays testimony
was educed to show the knowledge on the
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-25

PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION co.
And Cia Sud Americana de vaporas
To Valparaiso, stopping at Mexican, Central
and South American ports. Sailing from How
ard 8. Pier 10, u m.
LOA .....-.......Oct. 26lPALENA ...,.. Nov. "a
PERU ...--.-..-Nov- 9lCOLOMBIA Dec. Z
These steamers built expressly for Can
tral and South American passenger Service
mo changes at Acapulco OF PanamaO Fretght
and passenger office. 316 California street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
CAUGHT BY NEGRO
Miss Edith Coles Attacked While
Walking Home.
Villain Grabbed Her by Throat
and Threw Her Down.
SAVED BY SCREAMS.
Cries Attracted Help and The
Negro Ran.
Young Woman in Serious
Condition Today.
Reported to Be Suffering From
Effect of Fright.

Miss Edith Coles was attacked and
bruised by a negro last night about $3.50
o'clock near the corner of Shawnee and
Park avenue as she was return ming to
her home in Auburndale.
Miss Coles screamed and struggled
with her assailant. Her cries attracted
the attention of persons in the vicinity
ana when the negro heard them coming
he made his escape.
Miss Coles is on the verge of nervous
prostration and has been confined to her
home today at 10s Duane street. She
can give no description of her assailant
further than that he was a negro.
Miss Coles is employed as stenograph-
er in the office of T. E, Bowman & Co.
Last evening she was at the Young Wo-
mems Christian association rooms in
the Masonic building. She took car
on the West Sixth avenue line and went
home alone. The car stopped at the
Potwin station, nearly a mile from her
home. Miss Coles walked on Willow
avenue to Shawnee She chose Shaw
nee avenue as there were more houses
on that street than the others.
She saw man standing at the corner
of Park and Shawnee avenues. When
she reached the corner where he was he
asked her the direction to Greenwood
and passed on. Just as she stepped past
him the negro grabbed her by the neck
from behind
Miss Coles screamed and struggled.
The negro threw her to the ground and
choked her. Miss Coles continued to
scream. Walter Bates and his son
George were in the yard of their hoAe
a block away and heard the cries. 1T
first they thought it was some children
playing but as the screams continued
they ran down the sidewalk The negro
heard them coming and fed. He ran
east on Park avenue toward Potwin
The street lights had just gone out and
neither Mr.. Bates or his son saw the ne
gro as he ran.
As soon as Miss Coles was free she
ran to the home of William H. Keesee
door bell Mr. Bates and his son follow
ed her and when they reached the
house Miss Coles was crouching by the
front door, She feared that she was be-
ing followed.
Miss Coles was hysterica1 from her
fright Her clothes were torn and the
marks of her assailant's fingers were
upon her neck Mr.. Bates and his son
accompanied her to her home on Duane
street. Miss Coles was so weak from
fright and from struggling with her as
sailant that she could scarcely walk
Today she was unable to be at her
work and is confined to the house. She
is a popular young lady of excellent
character and has been entirely fear
less. She preferred to walk home from
POtwin station rather than wait Is min
utes for a car She was stenographer in
the governors office during the Lewell-
ing administrat ion.
The police have no clue as to the
identity of the negro.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31

border were married Wednesday noon at
the home OF the brides uncle. Mr.. VIM.
Forbes. of the Pleasant Ridge neighbour
hood Miss Hines wore becoming gown
Of soft white material and carried a
bouquet of bride roses. The wedding
march was played by Mrs. Avery and the
ceremony was performed by Rev. w B.
hutchinson pastor of the Baptist church
After congratulations had been extended
to the young people an elaborate wedding
dinner was served Mr.. and Mrs. Custen-
border viii probably make their home in
Kansas City.
The friends of Mrs. Edward Pitzer,
formerly of this city. will be panied to
learn of the death of her father, DR.. w
J. Gillett, which occurred at his home in
Parsons, October Is Dr. Gillett was born
in Warsaw, Ill. July O. 1S41- He had been
a resident of Parsons for eighteen years.
and leaves a wife and three sons and
three daughters TO mourn his loss He
was always interested in politics and was
well known throughout the state. Under
Governor Ieedy he was a member of the
state board of health. Dr. Gillett had
served his country during the civil war
He was a member of the c. A R. and of
the 4 o. L W. and these orga nizations
had charge of the funeral, which was held
SUNDAY. October
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
THEY SOLD maple SUGAR.
Couple at Emporia Suspected of Be-
ing Ohio EloDers

Emporia- Kas., Oct 31.-The couple who
went under the name of Mr.. and Mrs.
Stark. and who disappeared no one knows
where, may be a couple who eloped from
Ohio Mr. Stark canvassed the town sell
ing map sugar, which he brought from
Madison. Ohio Stark tried to sell some
sugar to Mrs F. o. Stone, 724 COnsti-
tuition street Mr.. and Mrs Stone re-
Gently moved here from Geneva, Ohio,
small town about six miles from Madison
Mrs Stone said she had some purer sugar
which she brought from Geneva. Ohio
stark said he from Geneva and a
conversation followed. Mrs Stone did
not know the so-called Stark. but Frank
Stone. her husband. knew both Mr.. and
Mrs Stark They answer precisely the
description of Mr. Beel, a councilman, and
Mrs Ella Allen. married woman, who
eioped from Geneva, Ohio. about six
weeks ago.
Saturday morning Mrs. Stark cashed
a postoffice money order for so made
payable to Mrs. Ella Allan. The woman
was being treated very severely by
stark who kept her shut up in a room,
not allowing her to even go the street.
The supposed Mrs Allan made several
attempts to escape. but was prevented by
the man When the strange couple left
Friday night they left long letter to the
landiady at 7ol Commercial street. where
IheN stopped, saying they We're going to
Kansas City 1t is thought Mr.. Stark
feared recognition by Mr. Stone. and took
a hasty leave Nothing further has been
heard of the couple.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
Sheriff's Proclamation and No
tice of Special Election.

In the matter of holding a special
election for the purpose of voting upon
the proposition to authorize the board
of county commissioners of Shawnee
county. Kansas. to make levy and raise
tax for the erection of steel wagon
bridge across the Kansas river at
point near the old sugar mill site in
Mission township, to cost a sum not
exceeding twenty thousand dollars as
provided for in chapter 25, general
statutes of 1899. W hereas, said board
of county commissioners find and de-
termine that the erection of said bridge
is necessary,
Now, therefore, it is ordered by the
board of county commissioners of
Shawnee county, Kansas, that a special
election be, and the same is hereby
called in said county, of which election
notice shall be given by publication for
80 days in the Topeka State Journal
and five Sunday issues of the Topeka
Daily Capital both newspapers of gem
eraI circulation. published in said coun-
ty, which notice shall set forth the
time and place of holding such election.
and shall be signed by the sheriff of
said county, and shall be distinctly set
forth that the proposed bridge is to be
built across the Kansas river at point
near the old sugar mill site, in Mission
township, in said county and state
Such election shall be held on the
ffth day of November, 1901, at the US
uaI places OF holding elections in said
county, and shall be conducted by the
officers or persons provided by law for
the holding of elections. and such cleo
ton shall be in all respects governed
and the results declared according 10
the rules and regulations provided by
law for holding elections in said coun-
ty-
The question to be voted upon at such
special election shall be as follows, viz:
Shall the board of county commission
ers of Shawnee county, Kansas. make
levy and raise tax in the sum of twenty
thousand dollars, or SO much thereof as
may be found necessary to build steel
wagon bridge across the Kansas river
at a point near the old sugar mill site
in Mission township in said county and
state.
The vote at such election shall be by
ballot. the ballots used shall have writ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
UP FROM GUATEMALA.
Former Kansan Returns After Eight
Years Absence.

Wichita. Kas-. Oct. S1.-Down in sunny
Guatemala it seems they have agreea BILE
summer weather. while up here we broil
and blister. A. B. JekyIl, who has lived
there for eight years. is in Wichita to-
day. He said: In the part of Guate-
mald where myself and a number of other
Americans were living the climate was
delightfully."- temperate at the time that
people up here in the states We're suffer-
ing from the intense heat Perhaps the
reason is that we were at considerable
elevation This is my first visit to the
states in two years.
Guatemala doesn't amount to much.
The country, that is. the land, isn't much
good / like it very well because am
making some money. I am engaged as a
sub-contractor the Guatemala &
Northern railroad and besides help in op-
Grating the line This road reaches from
Porto BarrlOS on the coast to FL Rancho,
an inland town 1t will not do much bust
ness until it reaches Guatemala. the cap
ital The number of Americans down
there has decreased There are now about
fVe hundred Americans along the line of
the railroad They are merchants plan
tation managers, locomotive engineers,
and trainmen- In addition to railroading
l have a cattle ranch in Guatemala l
expect to return to that country in about
two weeks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
A Typical South African Store.

o. r Lawson of Bay Villa Sundays
River. Cape Colony. conducts a store typi-
cal of South Africa, at which can be pur-
chased anything from the proverbial
needle to an anchor This store is sit
uated in a valley nine miles from the
nearest railway station and about twenty
five miles from the nearest town. Mr.
Larson says: Il am favored with the Gus
tom of farmers within radius OF thirty
miles to many of whom l have supplied
amberIain's remedies. All testify to
their value in a household where a doc
tors advice is almost out of the question
Within one mile of my store the popuIa-
ton is perhaps sixty OF these. within
the past twelve months no less than
fourteen have been absolutely cured by
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy This must
surely be a record For sale by all drug
gists-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
Not the Oldest


To the Editor of the State Journal:
In yesterdays State Journal / read
your item, kansas Hermit Comes. in
which il was stated that Grandma Cur
tbs, who is 81 years old, was the oldest
woman in Kansas In that you were
mistaken My grandmother, who is. by
the way, also Grandma Curtis. and who
lives with us. was 81 years old April 4
She is my mothers (AIrs. H. b. Morse)
mother. and has lived with US since the
death of her husband, 20 years ago
She is comparatively well. bright and
a much loved grandma My father Is
mayor of Emporia-
ADELAIDE MORSE.
Emporia- Kan-s Oct. 80. 1901.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-31
Sheriff.s Proclamation and No.
tice Of Special Election.

In the matter of the petition of Thomas
Nloland and others. praying the board o., OF
eiecaion % snbmit e the Voters
county OF shawnee a proposition 70 20, ie fhs
taxable property in Shawnee county, Kan.
sas; Tor two years, for the purpose %
Shawnee county fair grounds. and the
following action was had thereon:
to the board q s county g' Commissioners q
shawnee county, Kansas, asking sa1o
bSa6d e Of the lsyy
tag Of one mill on the dollar on al the n,
sasa6 fe property in shaw1ee county, rpose Of
making permanent improvements on tns
AND w SSern f SAID Soara of county
commissioners on an examination ma anu
posed are 1ees ald an11 whereas. said
BOARD OF county commissioners ma am
on the dear ley oI tsaabe a properly Tor
two years in said Shawnee county. kan
sas, is for the purpose Of making perma-
nent improvements on the Shawnee coun-
ty fair grounds.
And, Whereas, It is found that said Pc
law authorizing said board to call a spe
eiai eiee ION fo i, the Bergone OF ieny tbs
taxable property for two years In said
Shawnee county, Kansas for the purpose
the Shawnee county fair grounds. as pro.
yided in said chapter % of the General
board of county commissioners of Shaw
nee county. Kansas. that special cleo
ton be, and the sa me is hereby called in
said county, of which election notice shall
be given by publication for, 80 days in
the Topeka State Journal and five
Sunday issues of the Topeka Daily Capt.
tai, both newspapers of general circula-
tion, published in said county. which said
notice shall set forth the time and place
Of holding such ELECTION and shall be
shall distinctly set forth the proposition TO
levy tax of mill on the dollar of
taxable
county. Kansas for two years for the pur-
pose of making permanent improvements
on the Shawnee county fair grounds. Such
election shall be held on the fifth day of
November. 1901, at the usual places of
holding elections in said county and shall
be conducted by the officers or persons
provided by law for holding of such cleo
tions, and such election shall be governed
by and returns thereof made in accord
ance with the laws governing the election
of county officers.
The vote at such election shall be by
ballot and tickets used shall be written
or printed with the proposition to be voted
for follows:
SHALL THE FOLLOWING BE