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The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
PRICES ARE HIGHER
For Wheat, Corn, Cotton and Stocks
Except Trust Stocks.

New York, May 15.-R G. Dun &,
Co. s weekly review of trade says:
Spectators have enjoyed an advance
in wheat, corn, cotton and some other
products, though obliged to sell wool
and sugar at lower figures in order to
realize. Stocks have advanced Z cents
per 800 and trust stocks lost 3S cents
without enough demand to constitute a
market. Reports of merchandise sales
SIS, ,3S2, ,O19 for the week at New York
alone are "a per cent larger than a
year ago, making an increase of AT
per cent for the past week. and have
affected the exchange markets and
helped further shipments of gold which
amount for the week to S275O. .OOO but
are practically balanced by receipts
from the interior and cause no serious
apprehension of financial disturbance.
Men feel that present conditions are
only temporary, although they tend to
prevent permanent improvement in
trade and stop immediate investment.
The government crop report estimates
cotton acreage at per cent less than
ing. because a slight decrease from the
foods may be easily made up. Prices
have advanced an eighth on Liverpool
speculation with nothing here to war
rant the advance. The winter wheat
report, which is supposed to indicate
a yield of 297 ,000,0 600 bushels is con-
trasted with state reports much better
or much worse, but is diStruSted main
ly because all department estimates of
acreage for years have been wildly err
roneous. Western receipts continue
larger than last year, 3, 213 900 bushels
against 3,170. 00g a year ago, and At
lantic exports also increase, for two
weeks of May amounting to 3106. 909
bushels, flour included, against 2, ,OS3, ,414
last year. Exports of corn are still
large, 1856 O55 bushels for two weeks,
against 3,O04 181 last year, and in part
accounts for the smaller demand for
balances.
Reduced southern freights here have
not altered the iron market materially,
and at Chicago the local prices have
been reduced. The demand for fin
ished products has been below the ca
pacity of works in operation, and the
award of the contract for the Montreal
bridge, which is said to be at 90c for
beams. 81. SO demanded from consumers
in this country, has caused trouble in
the beam association. Angles are
quoted at csc per 100 pounds, a shade
lower, and steel plates are quoted
lower here than at Philadelphia. Cop
per is active with large sales of lake
at $1035, and tin plates are quoted
10c below prices fixed by the asSOcia-
tion and cents below prices OF the
same grades of foreign plate.
Nothing new can be said of the cot
ton manufacture, which still lacks de-
mand enough to lift print cloths above
the lowest point ever known Other
grades of cotton do not improve IN
general the sales of cotton are mOder-
ate. Sales of wool have sharply de-
creased and for the week barely eX-
ceed a weeks consumption. Prices are
weaker at eastern markets, according
to some reports, nearly cent per
pound at Philadelphia, and at the west
the heavy buyers for speculation have
begun to sell at some concessions with
good reason
United States against 224 last year,
and 81 in Canada, against 80 last year
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
mINIsrERIAL ASSOCIATION.
N. W. Methodist Conference, Beloit
District Session.

Marvin. May 15.-The Ministerial as
sociatiOn of the Beloit district North
west Kansas Conference NJ. r. church,
convened at Marvin May 10, 1897
Monday night was devoted TO an Ep-
worth League rally. Addresses We're
made by Z. G. TiltOn OF Beloit district
president: z. L. Getty of Downs ex-
district president; Rev L. o. Housed of
RelOit; Rev w. +. Cannon of Downs
Mrs. Lydia MOulton of Kirwin and
Rev B. T. Stauber of Jewell City, who
delivered d strong sermon on the sub
ject of "Battlements. "
Tuesday morning was mostly taken
up with deNOtiOnS, sacrament reports,
and routine business.
An educational meeting was held on
Tuesday night, in the interest of the
Kansas Wesleyan university, at which
an able speech was made by Rev. 3. I.
Stauber of Jewell City.
on Wednesday the district stewards
appOrtIOned the presiding elders salary,
and also the benevolent collections to
the several churches of the district.
The presiding elders salary was rails
ed by quite a liberal per cent over
former years as an expression of the
districts appreciation of the Ia bOrS and
last past of his service.
Wednesday night. Rev. w. A. Nc
Wright of Cawker, preached a powerful
sermon to a large audience.
The association closed on Thursday
night with a strong revival sermon by
Rev. Z. II. Evans of COncOrdia.
During the meetings many able pa
in relation to church work. There were
present 30 delegates. including laymen,
representing seven counties in the min
iSteFial association.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES

The Occult Church of the Mystic
Shrine will meet at their hall, 333 Jack
son street and Fourth street. Sunday
evening at p. m Lecture by Mrs. E.
E. Harmon. Subject, King of Life"
Tests will be given.
First African Baptist church, First
street Rev. G. D. Olden, pastor
Preaching at II a m. and p. m.
Morning subject. Jesus Only evening
subject. THE Business Side of Relig-
ion Y. P. S. c. E. 7:30 p. m. All are
The City Ministerial union will meet
in the Y. NJ. c. A rooms at 10 a. m
Subject for discussion, THE Mind of
the Master" by DR.. John Watson, to
be reviewed by DR.. Thomas. Rev. D.
D. Boyd, president.
St. Johns A. NJ. z. church "RaIly
Day"-Preaching at IL O'Clock by Rev
Mrs. Leala Mason of Hannibal No,
and at 3 o'clock preaching by w. T.
VarmOn, principal of the QuindOra col
lege; at o'clock preaching by Rev.
Mrs LeaIa Mason again Sunday
school at o. m. Young peoples meet
ing at p. m. Morning subject, Come
and See" afternoon subject, Our
Need" night subject, Come Down"
Preaching at the First Presbyterian
church tomorrow at II a. m. and 8 D.
m. by the pastor, Rev. J. D. Counter
mine, D. D. Morning topic, "Some of
the Great Things God Has in Store for
Working Together for Good Sabbath
school 9:45 a. m 7. P. S. c. Z. meet
ing GAS p. m
Services at the First Christian church
Sunday school at $50 a. m. Church
services begin at 10:45 a. m. and 7:45
p. m EndeavOr at 6:45 p. m. Subject
for the morning will be. "The Power
of a Word" Evening subject. "Satan's
Cloak Factory" Song services will be
conducted by Prof. H. A. Eaton of Dan
vile, HID. D. Boyle, pastor.
There will be regular services tOmOr-
row in the Wesleyan Methodist church,
corner Third and jefferson streets
The regular meeting of the Holiness
association will be held at p. m to-
morrow in the Wesleyan Methodist
Corner Third and Jefferson streets).
The First Baptist church, corner of
Ninth and Jackson streets, the pastor.
Rev. NJ. L. Thomas. viii preach Sunday
$3.50 a m. Christian EndeaVOr D. m.
Walnut Grove NJ. E church. Rev. c.
B. Dalton, pastor. Major Stillweu of
the Salvation Army will occupy the
morning hour. Bishop John H. Vincent
will preach at 8 y. m.
Preaching at the C M E. church.
corner Fourteenth and Van Ruren
streets, by the pastor, Rev. J. NJ. Brown
at IL g. m. Subject ION Seeking
Christ" Again at a m, subject, The
Man of God" Sunday school at 2 p. m.
EpWOrths League meeting at p. IN.
First Unitarian Society(Unity church)
Preaching at II a. m. by the minister,
Rev. Abram Wynaan
Brown chapel, A. NJ. E. church, cor
ner Twelfth and Washington streets,
D. w Oakes, pastor. Preaching at II
a. m Subject, The Essential. Chris
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
LEE JONES IN PRACTICE.
Shoots Insect Powder OnIy-Scares
Potwin Residents.

The fire department responded to a
false alarm about o'clock this morn
ing. False in respect or two, but true
so far as cause and effect goes. The
alarm came from fire box ALA, and
was sounded for general alarm. Lee
Jones was shooting at the insulatOrs ON
telephone poles in POtwin and that su-
burb was on fire in more ways than
one.
It's hazardous to even guess what Lee
will be shooting at tonight, but he has a
special license from the mayor to prac-
tice for his coming contest with Mr.
Montgomery, and the chances are he
Will be shooting everything but craps,
that appears on Kansas avenue. The
gun he will use in the big shoot is a
hammerless, gauged for six, and is
built to shoot insect powder only. This
is supposed to kill pigeons whether he
hits 'em or not. An agent representing
a kaleidoscope company was in the city
yesterday arranging to photograph Mr.
Jones in some of the unique positions
he will assume when he faces the
traps Some evil minded person told
him that if he wanted to have a cinch
on killing pigeons every crack, he
should learn to shoot with "both eyes
open" This advice nearly caused
serious accident. Lee was Sighting
along a curbstone with one eye and
looking at a street car with the other
when a friend yelled pull The scene
which followed could only be described
in a half page article. There Will be
lots of fun at the fair grounds when the
shoot takes place.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
AIRSHIP SAILS AGAIN.
Prof Barnard Makes a Second Voyage
From Nashville.

Nashville. Tenn. May 15.-After much
difficulty in getting off yesterday arter-
noon at o'clock Prof Barnard at
tempted another voyage with his air
ship It sailed alOft rapidly, and as
Prof. Barnard vigorously worked the
bicycle pedals of his steering and pro-
pelIing attachment the airship turned
around several times, but was drift
ing with the wind. 1t passed over the
centennial grounds, foated rapidly
over the city at a high altitude, in a
northeasterly direction and passed out
of sight in the gathering twilight. AT
about 7:45 o'clock the machine landed
near Madison, about L miles east Of
this city Prof. Barnard says of this
trial trip: I find that can manlpu-
late the machine right or left. even IN
a light wind. This is certain. can
not go directly against wind of eight
miles an hour with muscular power, as
at present arranged, but by cutting
across Obli0uely 1 can make progress.
The house in which the airshIp has
been carefully guarded for weeks past
was visited by several hundred people
and when at last the big doors were
opened and the ship was brought OUT
hearty cheers were given
Considerable time was occupied by
Prof. Barnard and his assistants in
making ready for the night, but al laSt
the task was completed " ME the
sDertators We're clapping their hands
and wishing the professor Sate ana
pleasant trip the ship rose INTO the ar
and sailed smoothly away. Inc move
ments of the machine were closely
watched. and when the professor sue
ceeded in reversing the snip, when
scarcely half way over the exposition
grounds, he was greeted with loud ap-
The ship was turned about several
times before it passed from the view of
the DeoDle at the exposition, and those
uD town who saw it report that the
professor also reversed its position for
their benefit When the airship start
ed the wind had a velocity of four or
40 miles an hour, and the course of
the ship was with the air current, which
southwest.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15

tian Graces." At p. m. subject,
Church Membership" At 9 p. m
baptizing by immersion at the creek
Baptizing at the church by sprinkling
Immediately after the morning sermon.
Sunday school at 8 p. m.
The First Society of SpiritualiStS viii
conduct their conference and fact
meeting at 2:30 D. m. next Sunday at
Lincoln Post hall At 7:30 in the ev-
ening Mr.. c. W. Soaring will lecture,
and Mrs. Soaring will give psychOmetric
readings.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, 21O
West Sixth street-Services at II a. m
Subject, Paul and BarnabaS Persecu-
ted Because Their Teaching and Heal
ing Were Misunderstood"
United Brethren church-ServfceS
held every Sunday in Ladies Library
hall on Kansas avenue, between Elev-
enth and Twelfth streets; 10 a m Sum
day school, IL a. N. sermon by Rev. d.
Miller. Z p m. Y. P. c. u, p m ser
mons. Q. COblentz. pastor.
First Congregational church-Profes-
sOr H. NJ. Scott, D. D, of Chicago viii
speak at II a. m. B. L. lockwood, the
hoy orator of indianapolis viii press
the temperance issue at p. m
First NJ. E. church-Sunday II a. m.
sermon by Bishop Vincent in the in
terest of the Women's Foreign Mission
ary society. afternoon anniversary Of
Epworth league, sermon to young peo-
pie by the pastor.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
ST. LOUIS TO MEXICO.
Steamers Being Built for the South
ern Trade.

St. Louis May 15.-The yards of the
St Louis Sectional Dock company in
CarOndelet are alive with the click of
on the cons st-uctiOn of a ship, the first one
which has been built there in several
years. When completed it will ply be-
tween St. Louis and Mexican ports, and
will effectually realize the alI-water
route between this city and Mexico. The
protector of the enterprise is Captain
HusOn, and eX-Officer in the British ma
w. and a man who has unlimited con-
hdence in the vast possibilities of a
packet line between the Queen City of
the Mississippi valley and ports in Mex
leo and South America.
He has commenced the building of
ship with his own money and cOntem-
plates the construction of several
more with or without local capital. In
his effort to establish line which will
ply directly from St Louis TO Tampico
and Vera Cruz, Captain Hudson has en-
deaVored to form a stock company of
St Louisans and has met with much
encOuragement among the heavy export
ers to the Latin-American countries.
James A ReardOn. president of the
Spanish club, is among those who have
Signihed their intention of subscribing
stock. Mr.. ReardOn is enthusiastic in
his support of Captain HudSOn's enter
prise and is of the opinion that it will
be one of the best paying investments
in the city within a short time after
the first ship sails from port en- route to
Mexico
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
D. NJ. FERRY 6 cos. CASE.
Seed Contest From Finney
County Up Again.

Wichita May A.-In the court of ap-
peals ex-senator Milton Brown of Car
den City argued q motion of some i'm
pOrtance and considerable interest. 1t
was motion to set aside an appeal ia
ken from the district court of Finney
county by D. NJ. Ferry e Co., the we'll
known seed men, on account of the fact
that they. the said d. NJ. Ferry & Co,
had made an agreement which stops an
appeal.
It appears from the statement of par
ties concerned that the farmers of the
irrigation lands in FInney county rails
ed a large quantity of squash, water
melon and cucumber seeds for the firm
OF D. NJ. Ferry & Co. 1t appears that
there was some alleged violation of con-
tract on the part of the seed company
and the farmers commenced suit under
D. NJ. Ferry & Co. The attorney for
the seed producers undertook a rather
remarka BILE and unusual proceeding. He
actually attached every grain and bean
of seed belonging to D. NJ. Ferry & Co.
in every town and village in the state
of Kansas This was a wonderful un-
dertaking and made a cost bill of some
thing like $4,000 The money owing
this company by merchants was also
attached or garniSheed. This placed
the seed company in a deep and narrow
hole and in order to get out of it they
entered into an agreement to the effect
that II the plaintiffs released the seeds
and the money under attachment they,
the defendants would give and did give
a bond to the effect that if the decision
of the district court of Finney county
would be against them they would
make full settlement without appeal.
This is why the attorney for the seed
raiserS is attaching the company, claim
ing that the agreement in question
eStOpped an appeal
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
a Penanca.

Taking a pill is a sort of modern PEN
ance performed by those who violate
the commandments of health, either
wilfully, or because Of social or com
merciaI conditions that take no account
of physical needs. The pill is d neces-
sary evil; and since the pill is necessary
it should be our care to get only the
best for our condition. It is not mere
~ a question of bringing about a, GER
tain temporary result; the purpose
should be to permanently correct our
aiIment and establish regular and
healthy physical conditions that shall
minimize the use of the pill. To pro-
vide such a pill has been the aim in the
preparation of DR.. J. c. Ayers Cathart-
ic Pills Thousands testify to the sue
cess of Ayers pills. and they have prov
en- a remedy for obstinate cases Of con-
stipation, biliOuSness, indigestion, and
other complaints caused by derange-
ment of the liver Send for the cure
book: it tells who We're cured and how.
Free J. c. Aver & Co. Lowell, Mass
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
CATFISH FOR COLORADO.
W. Mcdowell Will Stock Two Reser-
voirs Covering Ten Acres.

Denver, May 51-W Mcdowell. pro-
prietor of the Mcdowell hotel at De
Beque. is in the city and paid a visit
yesterday to State Game Warden Swan.
He is here for the purpose of securing
200 catfish spaWners for use in stock
ing two reservoirs covering ten acres
of ground, which he owns about two
miles from the town OF De Beque.
1t is his intention to make a special
~ of raising catfish for the Colorado
market.
At present this variety of edible has
TO be shipped here from a distance. Last
year Mr.. Mcdowell made an effort to
stock his reservoirs in a similar fash
ion, but most of the catfish died in
transit
They cannot be shipped in water as
they exude a secretion that proves dead
~ TO them unless the water is changed
frequently. This time they will be ship
ped in boxes filed with wet alfalfa.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
FOR GOOD ROADS
To Encourage Them L. A w. Wants
Pictures of Bad Roads

Milwaukee. May 15.-The League of
American Wheelmen has offered one
hundred and twenty-five dollars as pri-
zes for the best photographs of bad
roads, to be sent to its committee for
highway Improvement during the com
ing year. Prizes will be awarded on
single pictures, but not more than one
prize will be given to- any one person,
though it is expected that many con-
tributOrs will submit a number of pho
togTaphs. All photographs for this con-
test are to be sent to Otto Dorner. chair
man National Committee for Highway
Improvement, L. A. w, Milwaukee,.
who will give any further information
desired.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
KANSAS NEWS.
Fourteen NOYices Made Shrin-
ers at Salina.
Kansas MaSOns Hold a Lively
Session.
RMALPROF.RESIGNS
Prof. Kelley at the Head of
Natural History.
Globe TrOtter Returns Home
Disguised.

Salina, May 15.-Isis Temple was
open in ceremonial session last night.
The visitors We're numerous The No
full force and the rites OF the order
were celebrated with the grace which
has characterized this institution
Fourteen nOVices We're initiated into
the mysteries of the shrine They were
Reuben o. Thoeman of Junction City,
Ira A. Lloyd, Henry P. Campbell, Geo.
A Root, Samuel w. Engler and Curtis
G. Morgan of Clay Center. Benz. F.
Morgan of Riley, John W. Felty of Abi-
Iene, Samuel w D. Smith, John Nc
Mahan and Geo. w. Henderson of Ell
lis. James NJ. Bent, Benz A. LitOwich
and John S. Gates Of Salina
Following the initiation a banquet
was served
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15

Having punched him in the wind I gave
him an upper cut. At a glance I saw
he had gone to his knees and did not
give him a second jaw punch. I stood
directly over him and close to him. my
guard up and ready to give him a
punch under the chin as soon as he
raised from his knees. My fist was
close to his chin, probably five or six
inches away, but I did not strike. 1t
was not necessary. He was counted
out
when struck him in the wind, AL
Smith, Parson Davies, Charlie White
and Billy Brady cried foul, but Cor
belts own friends answered: No foul,
and there was no foul. The pictures
lures, and I will bet 81, 900 on what I
say"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
ALTO MEET HERE 1898
All Schools of Physicians to Assem-
BILE simultaneously in Topeka

The Kansas Medical society closed
its 31st annual meeting yesterday ON
GERS for the ensuing year We're elected
President. DR.. c. A. Mcguire, Tope-
ka.: first vice president. J. w Felty
Abilene; second vice president 6. r
Mariner. Marion; recording secretary,
DR.. w. E McVey, Topeka; correspond
I'M. secretary, w. F. Sawhill. Concor-
dia. treasurer, DR.. l. Reynolds, HOr-
ton: librarian, DR.. S. G. Stewart, Tope-
ka; member of judicial council, Dr.
Maggie L. NIcCrea, Winchester.
Drs. F. NJ. Bailey, Beloit; NJ. B. Ward,
Topeka; B. J. Wetherby, Hutchinson;
J. E. Minney. Topeka, and J. NJ Ban
mister. Ft. LeavenwOrth, were appoint
ed delegates to the meeting OF the
American Medical association.
A resolution providing for the ap-
pointment of a committee to arrange
for the meeting of the Kansas Medical
society. the Homeopathic Medical So
cietv and the Electrical Medical asso-
citation in Topeka at the same time
each YEAR so that reduced railroad
rates can be secured and joint ses-
sion held for the discussion of medical
Hesitation. was adopted by the society.
The members of the committee to
take up the question of the -'OVerpro-
duction of Detectives and Criminals. -
as provided for in the resolution adopt
ed Thursday evening, We're named
ka: A. b McCandless. HOltOn; T. w.
Peers. Topeka, and D. r. LOngshore,
Topeka
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
FIrz SAYS IT CAN'T BE
Did Not Strike Corbstt When He Was
Down.

Baltimore, May 15.-Bob Fitzsfmmons
is hot around his Cornish collar He
was asked TO explain the picture in the
fourteenth round which shows Fitzsim-
mons in the act of delivering a foul
blow.
1T can't be-" he declared; that's all
there is to it. I'll bet 81. 600 that the
photographs of the fight don't show me
Der every move I made in the four
teenth round, in fact the whole fight.
remember every move made by Cor
bett. There were only three foul blows
struck in that fight, and I got those be
low the belt. The pictures viii show
them
When jabhed Corbett in the wind in
the fourteenth round he went down.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
A COOPERATIVE BARN.
E. w. Benedict at the Head of a
Neigborhood Project

Cooperation is to be tried on a small
scale in the neighbOrhOOd of Lincoln
and Fourteenth streets.
The plan proposed is the result of a
dearth of stable boys and the DISPOSE
tiOn of the residents to have better care
for their horses.
E. w. Benedict is the father of the
project and he has already secured
enough encoura cement to practically
assure the success OF the plan.
At present the socialism will apply
only to horses. but MIR. Benedict has
other ideas which will make the system
applicable to the care of people in the
neighborhOOd as well.
The thing that the people propose to
do is to build large central stable. A
lot will be purchased upon which the
stable Will be built and the property
will be owned in cOmmOn-at least 1t
win belong to those who subscribe
There viii be room in the stable for
at least a dozen horses and vehicles.
Two men or more will be employed to
care for the animals and the feed will
be bought and the employees paid from
a fund raised by assessment.
The real reason for the proposed cen
trail stable is to cheaper the cost of
feeding and caring for horses. The
bills viii be prorated so that each will
bear his share of the burden. Mr.. Ben
edict thinks that at least dozen fam
lilies Will participate in the erection and
maintenance of the stable and he is
confident that the cost of keeping their
horses viii not be more than half what
it is under the old plan.
Mr.. Benedict says that he hopes in a
few years to see a central dining hall
and kitchen operated in this neighbOr-
hood by the same plan. He believes
that the cost of living can be consider
ably cheapened and its cOnveniences
improved OF course Mr.. Benedict
wants to see his stable plan carried out
successfully before anything else is
The Topeka state journal., 1897-05-15
ToPEKA's BALL TEAM.
Manager Ruff Signs Six Players In
Guiding DriscolL

Manager Ruff, of the Topeka Base
Ball company, has signed six players
for the team this year and he announ-
be two games to open the season. Kid
McHugh of Colorado Springs, will play
at third base, Jimmy Driscou at second,
Tim COnlin, who played with Independ-
ence last year will be shortstop, Matty
Evans of California, will catch, and
Wingert, who played last season with
junction City, will pitch and Spec HUI
bert of CoffeyVille, will play center
field. Other positions will be filled in a
few days