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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
OPENEDIN DAYTIME.
DR.. Duncan Said to Have Made
Damaging Admission.

In the light of his supposed connection
with the Topeka grave robberies, dam
aging bit of evidence was given by a pri-
vate of one of the regiments at the trial
of DR.. Louis G. Duncan before the court
martial at Thoroughfare Gap, Va, yes
terday. The private saw DR.. Duncan at
the grave of the Confederate officer, and
testified that he had heard him say that
it was the first grave he had ever helped
to open in the daytime.
This was clearly an admission that he
had helped to open graves before, but
that it was done during the night. If
it was not DR.. Duncans first experience
at opening graves, was his initial work in
this direction done in one of the Topeka
cemeteries?
Adolph GongaI, a corporal was the first
witness in the court martial trial at Thor
dence fully corrobOrated that given by
that Captain Duncan was in charge of the
men they found opening the graves.
Witness also stated that he saw Private
Wise of the Twenty-secOnd Kansas dig
ging in the grave. private of ope-of
the regiments who saw the occurrence
testified to hearing Duncan say that this
was the first grave he had ever helped to
open in the daytime.
George r. Crawford, first lieutenant
company NJ, Twenty-second Kansas, had
been ordered to put a stop to the grave
digging. He could not say positively
whether Duncan was there or not. Sew
eral men about the graves had skull
pulling the teeth from the jaWbone. Some
of the long bones of the body were piled
up where the men were digging.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
OPENS AT FREDONIA.
Third District Campaign Begins =
Judge Doster Speaks.

Fredonia, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE fusion
campaign for the Third congressional
district was opened at Fredonia yester-
day. The Peoples party county con-
vention was also held, following which
Judge DOster made an address.
After giving due attention to state
affairs the judge branched into ma
tional questions, not forgetting interna-
tiOnal problems and declaring that in
his own judgment we should be con-
tent to adhere steadfastly to the time
hOnored policy of combining our polit-
ica1 domain to the American continent
and it's adjacent islands.
Following Judge Doster, Congress-
man Ridgely entertained the audience.
He first alluded to our war with Spain
as having been inaugurated by and in
compliance with the almost universal
sentiment of all sections and classes of
the people of our nation, whose chief
and only purpose has been to rescue
the downtrodden and starving subjects
of Spanish misrule. He said this pur-
pose should be. adhered to in the de-
tails to be carried out in the full estab-
lishment of peace. This policy will ele-
vate US both in our own estimation of
the true merits of our government, and
also in the eyes Of the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
WORLD BEATERS.
Congress Will Be Asked to
Authorize Construction
OfNeW Battleships and Cruisers
Able to Whip
ANY THING AFLOAT.
VIII Be Bigger and Faster Than
Any Europe Has.
No Reference Will Be Made to
Torpedo Boats.
ANY THING AFLOAT.

Chicago, Aug IA special to the
Chicago Record from Washington says:
The navy department will ask con-
gress to authorize the construction Of
the largest and most formidable battle
ships and cruisers afloat, vessels with
out equal in any foreign fleets and in
comparably superior in offensive pow
er, speed and endurance to any of the
magnificent ships which a few weeks
ago destroyed Cervera's squadron.
This decision, reached at a meeting of
the naval board of construction will be
urged upon congress for prompt action,
supported by arguments of the most
convincing character. The subject was
taken up at the direction of Secretary
Long, who desired to have a building
programme thoroughly considered and
agreed upon by the highest technical
to the legislative branch of the govern
ment in December.
The board practically agreed to be
gin the design of three battleships of
between 1900 and 1900 tons dis
placement, with at least 10 knots main
to recommend three first class cruisers
of about L, 900 tons and of not less than
p knots speed.
In addition to these, a class of pro-
tected and partly armOred cruisers of
between 5000 and 5000 tons, as well as
new class of 900 ton cruisers.
The battleships will be designed to
whip any fighting vessels in the world,
of whatever class, and the cruisers are
to be more formidable than any vessels
of their speed up to this time in Europe.
The board made no reference to tor
pedo boats, and is not disposed to rec
Ommend any further increase of the 81
vessels Of that type now built or au-
fbOriza6
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
WALLACE MAY RETIRE
And Fred Close, Tt is Said, Wants to
Run Against Tom Anderson.

There is disturbance liable in the fusion
ranks in Shawnee county. If it results
the POpuliSt faction of which Fred Close
Is at the head VIII be at the bottom OF It.
At the conventions on Saturday it was
decided to give the place of state senator
to the Free Silver Republicans. and Mr..
Mission township, was accordingly nOmi-
mated. Mr.. Wallace has leaning toward
prohibition, and it was thought to be a
particularly happy choice, as it was ex-
pected that the temperance element, ir-
respective of party, would swing into line
for his support in an effort to defeat Tom
But Mr. Wallace is a retiring sort of a
man, and although he has been nominat-
ed for various county and district offices
before, has invariably declined. He was
not in attendance at the convention Satur-
day, and it is now rumOred that he means
to follow his rule in the past and resign
rumOr the Close faction is laying plans to
put their leader in his place
Several districts were not heard from SAT-
urday and consequently there are several
places on the PopuhSt and silver Repub-
lican county central committees yet to
be filled Any changes in the county
mittees by a provision adopted by both
conventions Saturday, and the Close fac
ton will endeavOr to have the places on
the committees filed by men friendly to
Close. In this way they hope to have
Closes name substituted for that of Wal
lace in the event the latter declines.
ance element than Major Anderson does,
and the placing of his name on the ticket
would prevent its support by the temper
ance people. FuSiOniSts who hope to see
a state senator elected are becoming
alarmed, and will endeavor to see that
Wallace retains that place on the ticket
the statement that If Wallace makes the
race for the position they will support
him, but that if Close is substituted an
independent Republican will be brought
out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
FALLS By THE WAYSIDE.
Seneca Lawyer Fined in Kansas City's
Police Court


Kansas City Times: st demand to
know why am held a prisoner fairly
Kissed J. E. Taylor between clinched
teeth as he was escorted into the pres
ence of Lieutenant Weber at police
headquarters by officer Murphy at a
late hour Monday night.
Drunk and disorderly,'' replied Lieu
tenant Weber. you've had too many
bowls"
20, these Irish coppers in Kansas
City are too fresh" retorted Mr.. Tay-
lor, as his face flushed with indigna-
ton. ct is strange that a respectable
citizen of Kansas can't come into your
town without being hauled up before
the police Judge I'm a lawyer and I
demand a trial without delay"
60 below and take a nap" said
Lieutenant Weber, land you'll be given
a chance to tell your troubles in the
morning"
And then Mr.. Taylor became more
indignant than ever. He wanted to
twist officer Murphy's nose, but he
changed his mind when the officer
squared himself for an attack. In po-
lice court yesterday morning Taylor
was fined 81. It was learned that he
is a prominent attorney of Seneca,
Kan, who had come to Kansas City on
business and who had fallen by the
wayside while out viewing the sights
by gaslight on West Ninth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
23RD KANSAS LISTED.
Among Those To Be At Once
Mustered Out of Service.

Washington, Aug. 17.-President Nc
Kinley this morning asked for a list of
volunteers which would be most avail
able under the mastering out order.
This was furnished him, and it was re-
turned to the department, it being so
much marked up that it was hardly rec
Ognizable.
1t was stated on good authority that
it was the desire of the administration
to dispense the forces pro rata accord
ing to the states. On the other hand,
it is said that the cavalry and artillery
will be first mustered out, then the reg
iments from the state encampments,
then the volunteer regiments which
participated in the Santiago campaign
This is a, partial list of the volunteer
regiments which probably will be mus
tered out:
Battery A. Missouri; seventy-f1rst
New York, Twenty-secOnd New York,
Forty-seventh New York, Two Hun
dred and First New York, Two Hun
dred and Second New York, Two Hun
dred and Third New York, Fourth
Fifth and Seventh New York light bat
teries.
Second Massachusetts, Ninth Massa-
chusetts, Thirty-third and Thirty
fourth Michigan, First Illinois, First
District of Columbia, Eighth Ohio, First
Ohio cavalry, Connecticut Light Bat
terry A, Connecticut Heavy Battery B,
Connecticut Heavy Battery G, Third
Connecticut, Georgia Light Artillery A
and B, Louisiana Light Batteries A, B
and G, Maine Heavy Artillery A, B, @
and D, First Massachusetts Artillery,
Battalion Nevada infantry, Third and
Fourth New Jersey infantry, Oregon
Light Battery, First Delaware, Oregon
Light Battery B, Rhode Island Light
Batteries A and B, Second South Caro-
lima Heavy battery, South Carolina Ar
tillery, Fourth Tennessee infantry,
Fourth Texas, First Texas cavalry,
Fifth Virginia infantry, Battalion of
Washington infantry, Second West Vir-
ginia infantry, Fourth Wisconsin, Wis
consin Light Battery, First United
States volunteer cavalry, Arizona, New
Mexico, Oklahoma and Indian terrific
ry infantry, Twenty-third Kansas,
Fourah Kentucky and Third Georgia
infantry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
CATHOLICS DENOUNCED.
Priest Indignant Because of a Sun
daV Picnic


Kansas City, Aug. 17.--Rev. Father
A. ]. Kelly, pastor of St. Aloysius'
Catholic church, Tenth street and Pro-
spect avenue, denounces the picnic held
last Sunday by the Irish-American So
cieties of Kansas City.
In an interview Father Kelly said:
81 did not denOunce Irish-American So
cieties as societies, but did denounce
them for holding a picnic on Sunday I
am an IriShman myself, and had the
probably have been there myself
probably would not have said anything
about the matter Sunday if it had not
been for the bold defiance of those
concerned in getting up the celebration.
They knew I was opposed to Sunday
show their defiance of my opinion men
were stationed at the doors of St.
Aloysius church during 6 o'clock mass,
and as soon as mass was over dis
tributed among the congregation cir
cuIars advertising the picnic. 1t was
when the people assembled at o'clock
mass begged them as good 1riShmen
and good Catholics not to desecrate
Sunday by attending the picnic. The
holding of picnics on Sunday is dis
grace to the Catholic church and no
good Catholic will countenance it. 1t
is just such proceedings as took place
Sunday that have brought unjust cen
sure on the Catholic church, and I am
sure no good Catholic or true Irish
American was at Washington park
Sunday
The denunciation of the picnic Sun
day by Father Kelly was no surprise
to the Irish-Americans who planned
the affair, in fact, they rather expected
it, as Father Kelly was known to hold
the same opinion on the subject as
Bishop Fink, and his act was a parallel
of the bishops last year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
WHY THEY RESIGNED.
Sixth Massachusetts officers Refused
to Courtmartial StraggIers.

Boston, Aug. 1.-THE recent troubles
in the Sixth Massachusetts infantry, q.
S. V, which lead to the resignation of
Col. Woodward and several other Off
GERS were told to some extent in let
ter received from the Journals cores
pondent from Ponce, under date of Au-
gust 3. In an interview Col. Wood
ward says in regard to the matter
leading up to the resignation: The
specific changes made by Gen. Garrett
son, commander of our brigade, led to
the struggling on the march between
Guanica and here. When the march
began they were very tired and did
not have the heart to be severe with
those who were exhausted.
Gen. Henry said that the volunteers
suffered from too much good feeling of
this kind; that I had been among the
men in my regiment too long and that
discipline suffered greatly. He said
they shot men in the regulars when
they fell out. I replied emphatically
taht perhaps that was his custom but
it was not mine. I said 1 had no de-
sire to court martial the stragglers.
The general said I must. 1 said
would resign first and he said my res
ignation would be accepted. Lieut..
Col. Claf1in said the same. Major Tay-
lor said so too. We were ordered be-
fore the board and we resigned"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17

Liverpool: Unchanged for wheat; corn
Northwestern receipts: This year, Min
neapolis 179 cars, Duluth 5 ears. total 1874
cars; last year Minneapolis 122 cars, Du-
Second Liverpool cable: Wheat ed
Receipts of cattle: Chicago, 1900; Kan
sas City, 1000; Omaha, $500.
Receipts &c Of 6o6 hogs Shcagg S9 2soOO' Kan
Chicago receipts today: Wheat 81 cars,
grade d ] car: corn $27 ears, grade 17s cars
New York: Much Importance is attach
ed in some of the highest banking circles
to the various advices from the west yes
bring about a Restoration of freight and
passenger rates by the railroad It was
even intimated that the eastern trunk line
rate situation would soon be taken in
hand with a determination to effect
change of some kind in the methods of
government of the roads which makes the
executive officers unable to control the
rate making department A few mills per
ton per mile added to the freight rates
that have been made by our railroads
would place even the weaker lines on the
high road to prosperity in short PIT time inc;
of the Chesapeake & Ohio to apprecite
mean. There are many roads in the same
boat. From hints that have been drop
probable that rate matters on the north
western lines to the Pacific coast viii be
fixed up sooner than most interested par
ties believed 1t is now evident that the
executive ofhcers Of the transcontlnental
the cutting of freight rates in competition
with the foreign roads, Next week may
bring some important results.
Exports four ports: Wheat 422,500 BUSH
els; -four, 5000 barrels; corn, 538, 600 BUSH
els; oats, 1900 bushels; wheat and flour
equal to 639, 600 bushels.
New York: This is the businest day in
the history of the Stock Exchange.
Chicago: Estimated RECEIPTS tomorrow:
cars; hogs. ., 600 head.
Privileges: December wheat puts 6S2sc;
December wheat calls. 621zc; December
corn puts, Bic; December corn calls, 311zc;
December pork puts, SS72; December pork
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
20 FOR FUSION.
Opposition to Republicans Thorough
ly United in Colorado.

Glenwood Springs, Colo, Aug. IL
The state executive committees of the
Silver Republicans, Democrats and
Populists of Colorado have adopted a
resolution favoring a fusion of the
three parties in the coming state cleo
ton but no agreement was reached
apportioning the different state Offices
This was left to the discretion of three
state conventions which meet in Colo
RADIO Springs in September.
The conference has been in session
for two days in this city, and the agree
ment to fuse was not reached until af-
ter a hard fight against the union was
made by the opponents of the PROPOSE
ton, but when the vote was finally
taken it resulted 20 to 1 in favor of
fusion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
DON'T LIKE HIS COLOR.
Texas White Republicans Object to a
Black Chairman.

Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. lit was
practically settled early today that the
temporary organization of the Repub-
Hcan state convention will not be made
permanent, as the white delegates do
not want the colOred chairman to pre-
side. Congressman Hawley, of Gal
weston, may be selected to preside per-
manentIy. While it has not been de-
cided to put up a state ticket, the idea
is gaining ground and may be carried
through.
Waller Burns, of Houston, is the most
prominent name mentioned thus far
to head a state ticket, if it should be
decided to make nominations. Barnett
Gibbs, who. seeks Republican endorse
ment as POpulist gubernatOrial nomi-
nee is not making any headMay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
HAZEL WOLFF HURT.
Packer Charles VOLTS Daughter Falls
From Bicycle.

Hazel Wolff, daughter of Charles
Wolff, was painfully and possibly ser
iously injured by falling from a bicycle
at the corner of Ninth and Tyler
streets this morning. The wheels of
the bicycle slipped in the mud on the
pavement and the girl was thrown with
considerable force to the pavement,
striking on her head. She was rem
dered unconscious by the fall. and re-
manned unconscious for over an hour
after having been picked up and car
ried into one of the nearby houses. No
bones were broken, but it is feared
that her brain may have been injured
by the fall.
The injured girl is a sister Of Miss
Minnie Wolff. who met with such
shocking death while driving on West
Sixth street about one year ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
GIRLS FOR CONDUCTORS.
Lawrence May Adopt New Plan on
Streetcars.

Lawrence, Aug. 17.-Although very
early in the plans of the Lawrence
electric street railway company the
promoters are being besieged for pla-
ces as conductors and mOJOrmen, and
other positions in connection with the
operation of the road, that will have to
be filled. These applicants are all Civ
en- a respectful hearing, but are so early
with their applications for places that
they will probably be forgotten when
the time comes to fill them.
In this connection the suggestion of
hiring girl conductors for the line has
been made to the promoters, and in
their behalf the success of girl conduc-
tors at Chilicothe, Ohio, has been urged.
No action has been taken but the sug-
gestion is receiving consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
FIGHT WITH AN ALLIGATOR
One Four Feet Long Gets Loose in an
Express Car.

st. Louis. Aug. 1.-THE train crew of
an Iron Mountain train which arrived
today from Memphis, Tenn, had an ex-
citing battle with a fOur-foot alligator
during the journey.
The alligator had been enclosed in a
box addressed to Salt Lake City. It
managed to break out and Conductor
William Egan discovered it crawling
about the car. 1t took five men to cap
ture the reptile, and not until the bat
tie had extended into the mail car ad-
joining, and Conductor Egan's clothes
were badly torn by the alligatOr's teeth
was this accomplished. BY the time the
train had reached St. Louis, the alliga-
tor had been re-bOxed and later was
started for Utah.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
BOURKE COCHRAN CALLED.
The President Wants Him for Legal
Adviser in Peace Negotiations.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Signifcance is
attached to the visit of W. Bourke
Cochran to the White House. The IN
destanding is that Mr.. Cochran was
president, it is said, desires to make
use of his legal attachments in cOnnec-
ton with the pending negotiations with
Spain.
ton of legal adviser to one of the COM
missions. There are ecclesiastical, as
well as political questions involved. In
the Philippines much of the government
is in the hands of the church orders
In Cuba the priesthood is Spanish and
a part of the government. Mr.. Cochran
has peculiar qualifications for the treat
ment of these questions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
Chicago Livestock Market.


HOGS-Estfmated receipts of hogs to-
day % 600: left over, 1900. Market opened
Yesterdays prices. Light, So 65I4: mixed,
s.. 65d4O5; heavy, $3.6044-05; rough, $1,000
375.
to strong Beeves, S41565.6O; cows and
heifers, S. 20d4. 80: Texas steers, 50. 25q4 30;
westerns, $3.60Q4-7O; stockers and feeders,
'SHEEP-Receipts 10000. Market steady
TO 1oc lower. Natives; $3.Z2G4.S0; westerns,
s.. S5lI4. 20; lambs $4.25Q4.75.
Official yesterday:
HOGS-Receipts 1911: shipments, 1898.
CATTLE-Receipts, 1899; shipments, l.
615
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
Pando's Voice Still for War.

Mexico City, Aug. 17.-General Pando,
who has been here, has gone to Vera
Cruz and will thence proceed to Ha-
vana, expecting to accompany General
Blanco to Spain. He said to friends,
while here, that both he and Blanco
were unalterably opposed to making
peace and that the war should have
been continued. His visit here was
merely one for rest and health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
WHEELER IN COMMAND.
Will Have Charge of Camp Wyckof
Until Skater Arrives

Washington, Aug. 17.-Gen. Wheeler
was at the war department today and
had an interview with the secretary.
Gen. Wheeler received orders to as
sumo command at Camp Wyckoff until
the arrival of Gen. Shafter. General
Wheeler was told by the secretary of
war to purchase everything that was
necessary for the comfort of the men
and to spare nothing that would alIevi-
ate the condition of the sick and
wounded
Gen. Wheeler will leave tonight for
New York and thence to Montauk
Point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
New York Money Market.

New York, Aug. II.
MONEY-Money on call nominally 1@115
per cent; prime mercantile paper, 3A6t4
per cent; sterling exchange easier, with
actual business in bankers bills at S4.S5Ia
for demand and at $4.S4d4S 41a for sixty
days; posted rates "a S412l4.S5 and $4.8612;
commercial bills, $4S3A.
bar silver, $3.50; Mexican dollars, Acc.
BONDS-GOvernmen bonds firm New
As, registered, 12714 coupon, 127A; As 111A;
coupon, 11115; Is, 81; IS, registered and
coupon, liz; Pacific Is of '99, 1021z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City, Aug. II.
No. 1 hard, 69d7Oc: No. 2, 67@7Oc No. 8,
64Q67c; No. 2 red, 6sG69c; No. 3, 671zc; No.
CORN-Steady to higher. No. 2 mixed,
29Q291Ac; No. 2 white, 2914 @1ac; No. 8, 29c.
OATS-Fairly active, about steady. No.
white, 241b025c.
RYE-Steady. No. 2, 461k@47c.
HAY-Weak. Choice timothy, $6.7547;
choice prairie, $5.25.
BUTTER-Country active, creamery
EGGS-Firm. Fresh, 1015c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
mccoy Suggests Postponement.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug 1.-THE follow
ing dispatch was received from kid"
Mccoy at Saratoga:
I am willing to grant a postponement
of my bout with Corbett scheduled for
September 10, at CheektoWaga. I shall
all the time he wants providing demand
is within reason. I will pay no atten-
ton to Tommy Ryan. I'm out for big
ger game and will take on Fitzsimmons
as soon as I get the chance.
(Signed) CHAS. (KID) MCCOY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-17
STRIKE rs SPREADING
Among Members of Allied Building
Trades in ST. Louis.

st. Louis, Aug lit is asserted that
ZOO workmen in the allied building
trades of st. Louis are out as the re
suit of a strike for better wages inau-
gurated some time ago and that the
suspension of work may spread. There
in course of construction and it is
feared that work on them may be
stopped.
The electricians who went out some
time ago are still idle. They say they
cannot fail to win.
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CORBETT GOING HOME.
Will Try to Have Fight With Mccoy
Postponed.

New York, Aug. 17.-George Consi-
dine, the manager for James J. Corbett
arrangements to leave the city for San
Francisco. He will be accompanied by
his wife and his brother, Thomas.
Mccoy, it is said is in the city and an
effort will be made to have the match,
between Corbett and Mccoy postponed
until the early part of October.