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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
A FORTUNE FOR ROOSEVELT
BENEFITS BY DECISION REGARD.
 ING WILL OFHIS UNCLE.


 S15O,O O,OOO-This the Probable Amount of His Share in the Estate of Cor
 neIius Van shaick Roosevelt Who Died in 1887.
 New York, Dec. 13.--According to a decision handed down by Justice Law renee in a suit brought for the pur- pose of obtaining construction of the will of Cornelius Van Shaick Roose- welt, who died in New York in 1887, President Theodore Roosevelt, who is a nephew of the testator. will inherit fortune of between $10O,O00 and $150, 900.
 Cornelius Van Shaick Roosevelt, who lived in New Jersey, left upon his death an estate valued at between S1,- 900, ,oOo and $2.OOO,OO The estate con- sisted of between $400000 and $500000 In personal property in this city and a great deal of real estate in this state and New Jersey. The suit brought against the estate has been pending for a long time.
 The testators bequeathed to his wife, an aunt of President Roosevelt and who died last year. all of his property in trust. The clause of the will, the provision under which the president, with his brother and sisters and cous- ins, will receive a considerabel fortune, bequeathes all the estate subject to certain annuities, to nephews and nieces, Alfred Roosevelt, W. Emlin Roosevelt, Mary F. Roosevelt, Leila Roosevelt Schuyler Theodore Roose- welt, Anna L. Roosevelt, Ellicott Roose- welt, Corinne Robinson, wife of Doug las R. Robinson, John F. Roosevelt, James West Roosevelt, Hilborne l.. Roosevelt and Frank Roosevelt. to be equally divided between them.
 Marie E. Roosevelt and Hilborne l.. Roosevelt died before the testator and since his death Alfred Roosevelt, FL liott Roosevelt, the presidents brother, Frank Roosevelt. and J. West Roose- welt, have died. Before the testator died he left ten nephews and nieces to divide between them the estate. The interest in the will of the four nephews and nieces who died after their uncle will pass to their heirs
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
Six.Day Bicycle Race.

New York, Dec. 14.-The score in the six-day bicycle race at o'clock this morning was as follows: Butler and Mclean, 2221; Newkirk and Munro 2221; McEachern and Walthour 2221 {; Maya and Wilson, 2221 Babcock and Turville, 2221: King and Samuelson. 222O laps; Hall and McLaren. 2220, 3 laps; Lawson and Julius, 2161, 8 laps; Fredericks and Jaak. 2220.
 The leaders are 133 miles and nine laps behind the record.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
BAKERY WAGON WRECKED.
Struck by Trolley Car-Horse Badly
 Injured and Was Shot.

About E o'clock yesterday afternoon the car which runs between Belle dock and Grannis' Corner collided with a bakery wagon of Winslow's Cottage bakery between Tomllnson bridge and Wilson street. The driver of the wag- on escaped with slight bruises, but the wagon was wrecked and the horse was so badly injured that it was shot. The car was eastward bound at the time, and the wagon was being driven in the opposite direction. The car was in charge of Conductor O'Brien and Mo- torman Myer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
Provides for Purchase of Telegraph
 Companies.

Washington, Dec. tive Jackson of Kansas has introduced a bill providing that the United States gov ernment purchase the Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies and thereafter operate them in connection with the postoffice department. Pro- vision is made for appraisal of the property of the companies and for the payment of it's appraised value when the amount is reported to congress.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
OFFERS TO SCHLEY.
One of $500 Night for Forty Lectures-
 Admiral Declines.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Admiral Schleys mail has been steadily grow ing since it became known that the re- port of the court of inquiry was ap- preaching completion. He has received number of offers to go on the lecture platform. One proposition was a fixed price of $500 night for lectures to last forty nights. Admiral Schley politely declined this and all other offers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
SEVERE BLOW TO UPTON THE SHAMROCK'S SAILS, GEAR
 AND BLOCKS DESTROYED.
Fire Which scOrched tho Yacht Much More Costly in n Way Than First Sup posed-Sir Thomas Feels That He Has Suffered a Tremendous Handicap
 May Not Prevent Raco but is n Great
disappointment.

London, Dec. 13.-Sir Thomas Lipton said to a representative of the Associ- ated Press tonight:
 T have been informed from New York that all the Shamrock IFS sails, gear and blocks have been destroyed by fire. This Is tremendous handicap. I am not speaking of the financial loss. All this material had been specially tested and the entire boat was left in yacht. While I am not willing to say that it will absolutely prevent race, it mense handicap in the future
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
IT. OFP. DEB4TERS WIN.
Defeat Columbia Men in New York
 The Question.

New York, Dec 1S.-The University of Pennsylvania debaters defeated the representatives of Columbia university tonight on the subject Resolved that any amendment to the constitu- ton of the United States providing for q change in the method of treaty mak- ing is undesirable" The debate was held in the Lenox Lyceum. Professor Nicholas Murray Butler, acting presi- dent of Columbia college, presided. The Columbia debaters were on the afflrma- tiev side, the negative having been chosen by Pennsylvania.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
arvard-Princeton Has sebnll Ga m @.

Princeton, N. J., Dec. 1S.-Manager Argersinger, of the Princeton, Baseball association, announces that game has been scheduled with Harvard to be played here June Il. Harvard and Princeton have agreed to play one game every season. As this game is to be played here the game for the season of 1903 will be played at Cambridge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
MRS. BONNIE NOT UIL1Y.
Jury Returns Verdict After DeIiber-
 ating Four Hours

Washington, Dec. 13.-The jury in the trial of Ida Bonine, accused of the mur- der of James Seymour Ayres, jr., the young census office clerk killed at the Kenmore hotel last spring, tonight re- turned a verdict of not guilty after be- ing out about four hours.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
Charged TGtn amD.41lsment.

Detective Sergeant Dennehy last night arrested Charles Fenn. a driver employed by the New England Dairy company. on the charge of embedding $100 from the company. It is alleged that he made collection which he did not turn in.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
Strikers PInCeN Filled.

Greenfield Mass, Dec. 1S--The strike on the Boston and Maine railroad here was broken tonight by four freight crews going to work and moving hun dreds of cars. Men have been sent here from a number of points. F. H. Downes of Fitchburg, who came here to take the place of a striker, is in the lookup on the charge of disturbing the peace. He denies the charge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
Meriden Republicans Nominate.

Meriden, Conn.,, Dec. 13.-At the re- publican city convention held tonight George $. Seely second selectman, was unanimously nominated for mayor. The other nominations were: For city treas- urer, Floyd Curtis; auditor, Charles J. Hinsdale; city cheriffs, John A. Leeds and F. Charles Waisner
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
Last Nights Polo.

The New Haven polo team took a step upwards in the league table by defeating Wallingford last night by a score of 9 to ?.
 Waterbury, Dec. 13.-In very pret- ty and interesting contest tonight the home team defeated Meriden by the. score of to ?.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-14
Horses for South A frica.

New Orleans, La., Dec. 13.-The Elder Dempster steamer Miwalkeee. under charter of the British admiralty, clear ed to-day for Cape Town, South Africa. to which port she will carry 1,10Q horses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03

the federation meeting in Leavenworth,
whether as delegates or not are urged
to be present at the meeting at Unity
church at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon,
where badges and credentials will be
given out and other important matters
arranged for.
Mrs. J. r. Burton, who has been Wis
iting in the city several days this week,
returned home to Abilene today.
Prof. and Mrs. w. II. WATSON of Ross
vile were In town today, arranging for
their home here when Prof. WATSON
takes his place as statistical clerk in
superintendent Nelson's Office July L.
They have bought a property on Clay
street near Huntoon.
Miss Pearl Samp1e-is visiting in Atchi-
son, guest of Miss Susie Cloyes.
Miss Maud COMEBACK and Master Al
len Brown of Fredonia, are visiting Mrs
K l.. Akin on Topeka avenue. Mrs.
Akin will accompany them to Fredonia
Monday.
Miss Bumdy will give a piano ensem-
BILE tonight at her studio.
DR. r. Hogeboom of Springfield. Mo,
is visiting in the city for few days.
Miss Maude Finley is in Kansas City
for a few days.
Mrs. Ray Thompson Of Seneca is Wis
iting Mrs. Berry.
Mr. and Mrs ]. H Ladd have is
sued invitations for their twenty-fifth
wedding anniversary, Manday, May 10,
at their home, 1888 Clay.
Miss Blanche Wilson has returned
from a short visit in Chicago.
Miss Blanche Bear will go down to-
night to attend the Sigma Nu party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS

The council will meet Monday night.
Attorney General A. A GODDARD has gone
to Excelsior Springs for short vacation.
Albini, the magician, will be at the
Crawford with the Topeka amateurs to-
night.
sheriff Masters from Newton brought
Miss Mary Harms to the Topeka asylum
Wednesday.
The sessions of the homeopathic and &C.
Iectfc societies, which have been held in
Topeka. closed today
Topeka people are beginning to, believe
that the Washburn baseball team mas 1or-
gotten how to play ball.
Supper will be served Saturday evening
zaar at 634 Kansas avenue.
Harry Aldrich. formerly postmaster at
Dover, has returned from Chicago. where
iege-
"A Turkish Bath, will be at the Grand
tonight at 10. 20 and 80 cents. Ladies ad-
nitted free when accompanied by paid
80 cent ticket
Mrs. w. J. Deacon and her son Crosby
viii spend a few weeks visiting with her
parents before moving to Kansas City
Wesley. Getty. an attorney of Syracuse.
compromise the bonded Indebtedness of
Hamilton county, which now amounts to
$4,000 with a population of but 1900
Ex-Gov. John W. Leedy is travelling for
the Ancient Order Of the pyramids Ills
Harry Lands, whose pay cneckS, ne used
to sign as governor of Kansas Iney nave
demonstrated C0aL there - SUCH q thing
as gratitude
Mrs Louisa X vanter- Mills has do
mated a beautiful biscuit quilt to be voted
to the most popular lady The contest viii
be held at the Christian cnurch oazaf, Us
Kansas avenue, today and "a tlrday ana
will be for the benefit OF the Florence
Crittenden home
The states legal department has been
called upon to construe the new refund
ing bond law. The legislature passed a
law giving counties and municipalities the
right to refund outstanding bonds and
coupons The question now arises wiener
the coupons which fall due in the future
can be refunded for their race Naiae or
Just for their present worth
The state board of charities viii on next
Thursday let the contract for the $4,000
week later it will let the contract for the
500 eco new boiler house at the Topeka
hospital. the $4,000 electrical building at
the Winfield institution. and the 5, goo
contract for machinery for the industrial
building at the industrial school Tor boys
at Topeka
Capt. J. G. Waters was in Kansas City
yesterday and then a paper of the hilly
city had the following to say. Captain
Joseph G. Waters of Topeka, one OF the
picturesque figures OF Kansas was III
Kansas City last night on legal business
Beside being an attorney OF mucn pfolrl1-
hence Captain Waters is a poet and
writer of ability and orator OF note.
Kansas communities fight over MIN an
nually for Memorial day addresses,
Fourth of July oratiOnS and La0por day
speeches. and whenever a city directory
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03
POOR OYERWORKED MAN.
Why Warden Jewett Would Charge
Admission Fee to Penitentiary.

Warden Jewett's idea about charging
visitors to the penitentiary ten cents ad-
mission is based on the principle that
showing the curious about the big in
stitution takes up too much of the high
salaried time of the prison guards. John
Seaton had a provision in one of his
numerous prison bills last winter es-
tablishing a fee and making its collec-
ton compulsory, but it was defeated be-
cause it was regarded as freak legisla-
ton. In explanation of the proposed in
PRODUCTION of the scheme Warden Jewett
yesterday said:
AT the meeting of the board of di-
rectors I Will advocate the charging Of
an admission fee to all visitors of ten
cents. Today a party of go were here
to see the prison. It took five or six
guards all the forenoon to show them
around and under present arrangements
the state is out the time of the guards
while they are on such duty, as the
visitors can not be allowed to go
through the prison alone. The money
SO obtained shall go to the state or be
used for the prison library In this way
the visitors would in a measure reim-
burse the state for the time they take
from the guards who could be otherwise
employed. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03

to whistle and applaud Soon all the
newsboys about him were applaudIng
The whole audience seemed to enter into
the spirit Of the joke even to those in the
reserved seats.
AS soon as the applause died down he
would make another attempt to speak
but would be shut Off again
This was repeated several times De
Almo became angry and threatened
that the show would not be continued
until he was allowed to speak but the
threat had no effect. He finally began
to see the ludicrcus side OF the situation
laughed it off, and yelled out that any
way the price IS five cents Then after
part of the tickets were sold for the
monkey show, the show was called OFT
and the money refunded.
DeAlmo is a portly individual with a
fog horn voice. and his discontinue
afforded the audience unbounded amuse-
ment- The incident in fact was one of
those hits not down on the programme.
but which might happen nightly with
good results. DeAlmo did not make any
further announcements and when he
comes to Topeka again he will probably
conclude in advance that silence is
golden"
The show pleased a big audience as
usual and viii close in Topeka with to-
nights performance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03
MONEY COMES roo FAST
Allis-Chalmers Syndicate Stock is
Largely Oversubscribed-

New York, May 3.-The Journal of
Commerce says: It is authoritatively
stated by a representative of the syn
dictate which is undervS~iting the Allis-
Chalmers company that the new secu-
rites offered have been largely oversub-
scribed. The syndicate was for the sum
of $11 900, 600, and the subscriptions are
several millions in excess of that figure.
The new company will be Incorporated
within a few days with $4,000, 600 au-
thorized capital
The valuations on the properties to
be consolidated into the new company
are. reported to have been fixed by ex-
pert appraisers as follows: T. P Allis
Company, $3.50 600: Fraser & Chalmers.
IS, 205, 600; Gates Iron Works. $40, 900;
Dickson Manufacturing company ST.
200 600; total. S9.935,00O.
The underwriting syndicate is for the
sum of 81 900, 900. to purchase IS, 400 OoO
of preferred and $13 900 900 of common
stock The syndicate viii be under the
control of Vermilye & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03
ONE In THREE
Every Third Person Poisoned by
Coffee.

It is difficult to make people believe
that coffee is an absolute poison to at
least one person out of every three. but
people are slowly finding it out, al
though thousands of them suffer ter
ribly before they discover the fact.
A New York hotel man says: Each
time after drinking coffee I became
restless, nervous and excited, SO that I
was unable to sit five minutes in one
place. was also inclined to vomit and
suffered from loss of sleep, which got
worse and worse
A lady said that perhaps coffee was
the cause of my trouble. and suggested
that 7 try Postum Food Coffee /
laughed at the thought that coffee hurt
me, but she insisted SO hard that I
finally had some Postum made I have
been using it in place of coffee ever
since. for I noticed that all my former
nervousness and irritation disappeared.
I began to sleep perfectly, and the Pos
tum tasted as good or better than the
sticking to a beverage that was running
me2
One day on an excursion up the coun-
try remarked to a. young lady friend
She explained that some time before
she had quit using coffee and taken
Postum. She had gained a number of
pounds and her former palpitation of
the heart humming in the ears, tremb-
ling of the hands and legs and other
disagreeable feelings had disappeared
She recommended me to quit coffee and
take Postum and was very much sur
prised to find that had already made
the change.
She said her brother had also received
great benefits from leaving off coffee
and taking on Postum Food Coffee. !"
Henry a. Nader. 221 West Thirty third
street. New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03
GAS FOR MEXICO CITY.
American Capital to Construct Large
Plant at Early Date.

New York, May s.-The Journal of
Commerce says:
The Mexico City Light, Heat and Pow
er company, limited, which was incor-
porated some time ago with S. 600, 900
American capital for the purpose of ac-
quiring franchises with a view to the
supplying of gas for lighting purposes
in the City of Mexico, has had the time
originally set for the erection of its
plant extended, final agreements having
just been concluded with the principal
authorities of the Mexican capital for
the immediate construction of large gas
works in that part of the world.
The company, in which Wesley S.
Block, late of the Welsbach company,
now located in this city. is one of the
leading spirits is now placing contracts
for the construction and equipment Of
the projected plant. The total cost of
the new gas works will, it is stated, be
fully S1,500O00.
One item alone acquisitions for so
miles of cast iron mains. This piping
will be of 16-inch diameter and will
mean the employment of some Il, 600 tons
of piping, estimated to cost over $780,
600.
The plant, which will be the first OF
it's description in the City of Mexico. is
to be in operation inside of II months.
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or say whether this was not the one
part of the Morgan scheme which had
been assigned to the Philadelphia &
Reading company to work out. Other
shipping men here think that this is the
Readings part of the general Morgan
scheme, and point to the fact that the
other two corporators named in the dis
patch from Trenton, F. w. Taylor and
J. s. Taylor, compose the firm of
Charles M Taylor's Sons. who are man
ayers of the Reading railroad COM
pany's fleet of eight large vessels.
which operate under the name Of the
Philadelphia Transatlantic line. and
which has an agree n ent for inter-
change of business with Peter Wright
& Sons, of this city. In this connection
it has been announced that the Man
chester line, controlled by the Leyland
company will dock at the Readings
Port Richmond wharves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03
ONE OF MORGAN'S SCHEMES
New Steamship Line Projected at
PHILADELPHIA For London Service.

Philadelphia, May 3.-John F. Lewis,
vice president of the Merchants Trust
company, one of the incorporators of
the new Philadelphia Transatlantic
Steam ship company, discussing the
plans of the company Incorporated at
Trenton with S2,500,O0O capital stock.
said:
1.-THE company has not been organized
in the interest of any syndicate or
combination. 1t is the intention of the
company to build its own as wen as
charter steamships primarily for
freight and transportation purposes
They will run between this city and
London, and while freight is the main
object, it is probable that some of the
ships will carry passengers"
Mr.. Lewis declined to go into details
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03
CAPTAIN WENT DOWN.
Three Persons Drowned by Sinking of
the Tug Tecumseh.

Little Current, Great Manitoulin ISL
and, Ontario, May 3.-The steamer Ger
manic reports that last night, when off
Gore Bay light the tug Tecumseh was
sighted in a disabled condition.
The captain of the tug asked that he
be towed to Gore Bay, and the Ger
manic gave her a linea After proceed
ing some distance the captain of the
Tecunseh hailed the steamer saying
they were sinking. The tug was
brought alongside and two men and
woman were taken off, when the tug
suddenly 1urched and sank, carrying
down with it the captain, whose name
was not ascertained, his sister, and
Toronto man named Forbes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03
PAYS ONLY SO LICENSE.
Gentry Show Let of Easily by tho
City.

It brings just 80 into the city treasury
each day the Gentry dog and pony show
is in Topeka.
A circus pays $3.50 day for the priv
ilege of playing or showing in Topeka.
The city clerk collects the fees and yes
terday City Clerk Squires was some
what surprised to find that 50 was all he
could collect from a dog show boasting
of $50 dogs ponies, monkeys camels and
elephants But such has been decided
and the Gentry show paid So a day into
the city treasury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03
NO CONCERT Given.
Audience Suppressed Announcer at
the Gentry Show.

Ladies and Gentlemen" began John
DeAlmo during the performance of the
Gentry dog and pony show near Four
teenth and Topeka avenue last night lit
is customary with all first-class and well
regulated travelling railroad shows to
give what is known as a concert or at
ter show
Then followed several paragraphs of
description of the after show which is
really a monkey the-a-te - pronounced
with a long a..
A little urchin, who probably gained
mis- admittance to the show that even
ing by hours of hard work during the
day evidently thought the man was un-
necessarily delaying the show, and who
was anxious to see the next act, began
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03
Alton Train Jumps the Track.

Peoria, Ill, May 3.-The Chicago bound
Chicago & Alton passenger train which
left this city at 11:45 o'clock last night
was wrecked just outside Of Wenona at
1902 o'clock this morning The entire
train left the track but no one was ser
iously injured though the conductor, en-
gineer and brakeman were somewhat
bruised. The accident was caused by
the rails spreading. Traffic was not
seriously DELAYED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-03

The first insanity trial under the new
law Will be held before Probate Judge
Pagan tomorrow afternoon. A woman
by the name of Andrews will be tried.
The new law passed by the last Iegisia-
ture requires that there shall be two
physicians on the jury. Heretofore one
physician has been on all the insanity
juries.