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The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
WAY UP MASONS.
Meet in Cincinnati and Confer De-
grees on Whole Batch of "Illus-

trious Princesn

Cincinnati Sept. N.-The supreme coun-
ell of sovereign grand inspector general
of the thfrty-third degree, Scottish Rite,
for the northern Masonic jurisdiction has
opened its eighty-siXth annual session
here.
The supreme council was opened in full
ceremonial form by Henry L. Palmer,
most puissant sovereign grand com
mander. Divine blessing was invoked by
Rev Joseph L. Seward, grand prior. The
emerid members occupied much time,
after which the rest of the session was
ing credentials.
The supreme council conferred the thir-
ty-third degree on the following illustri-
Gus princes: Charles F. Young, Lowell,
Mass; James S. Manning, New York;
Henry StoWell, Troy, n. Y; Calvin ".
Eaton, Albany, n. Y; George F. Baker,
y. Y; Thomas Brooks, Rochester. N. Y;
Dexter D. Curtis, Corning, N. Y; Clarence
E. stump, Brooklyn; Charles II. 1uscomb,
Brooklyn; Charles E. Cox, Buffalo; Ed
II. Durand. Railway, N: T.; James w.
Brown, Pittsburg, Pa; Alfred S. Bishop,
Pittsburg, Pa; George Hale. Philadel-
phta; Charles T. Lewis, Toledo; William
I. Bates, Dayton, O.; Lon B. Winsor,
Reed City Mich; Thomas AIunroe, Mus
Rapids; Lucius D. Harris, Grand Rapids;
J. w. Osborn, KALAMAZOO, Mich; Richard
W. Montrose, Ga1en, Mich; Michael 3.
Mcgee, Crystal Well, Mich; Thomas H.
Jackson, Mich; William E. Jewett, Adrian.
Mich; Winfield T. Durlin, Anderson, Ind;
Charles B. Harris, Goshen, Ind; Collins
Blackmar, Lafayette, Ind; Henry Hurst,
Fort Wayne, Ind; Thomas r. Marshall,
Columbia City, Ind; Seth F. Haskins,
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
SHOT HIS PARTNER.
Because He Gave Out and Gould GO
No Further.

Seattle, Wn., Sept. 21.-George Bow
man of Bridgeport. Conn, was murder
ed last winter during a terrible snow
storm by a companion named Johnson.
of Springfield, Mass. He was almost in
sight of the golden mecca when his
strength failed him and he sank down
in the soft snow. Johnson, who was the
leader of the party, went back to him
and with an oath blew out the unfortu-
nate mans brains with a revolver
This is the terrible story that is told
for the first time by J. c. Sachs. who
has just returned from Alaska. His
partner, Edward T. Calhoun of Yonl5-
ers, N. Y, witnessed the terrible deed,
which was committed near their cabin,
a short distance from Dawson. Calhoun.
too, nearly lost his life from a bullet
from Johnson's revolver. Nothing was
ever heard Of Johnson. It is presumed
he perished in the snow storm while
trying to escape.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
SETTLING UP.R
Government Pays $1,475,O 900 Rent
for Auxiliary Cruisers.

Washington Sept. 21-The treasurer
of the United States has sent a check
for s., ,475, 900 to the International Navi-
cation company at Philadelphia in pay
ment for the use of the auxiliary cruis-
ers ST. Paul, St. Louis, New York and
Paris for an average period of 12O days
each. The amount paid was approx
mately S12, 900 a day, or SO, 900 a day for
each vessel. The terms OF the contract
were that the government should re-
store the ships to the condition in which
it found them, but the officers of the
American line, desiring to make some
changes in the interior arrangement
and to refurnish the vessels in part, ar
ranged for a compromise under which
the expense Of necessary repairs was
appraised and settled in cash.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
M'KINLEY DROPS IN.
Makes an Unannounced Visit to Ft.
Meyer Hospital.

Washington. Sept. 21.-President Nc
Kinley yesterday afternoon made a per-
sOnal inspection of the hospital at Fort
Meyer, Va Accompanied by Adjutant
General Corbin, the president left the
White House at 1870 p. m. and drove
unannounced to the fort. He proceed
ed directly to the hospital and ,introduc-
ing himself to Major Davis, the United
States army surgeon in charge of the
hospital, informed him that he had
come to make an inspection of the in
patients and those in charge.
Major Davis, the attendants and pa
tients alike, were surprised and graft
fed at the honor done them by the
president, and he was afforded every
opportunity to make a thorough ex-
animation of the hospital The presi-
dent passed an hour and a half in the
various wards and departments of the
institution, going from cot to cot, and
extending a personal greeting to each
one of nearly 400 patients. Major Davis
presented him to each of the assistant
surgeons and nurses, and subsequently
the president talked informally to the
convalescent patients.
The president carefully inspected the
kitchen and examined the food supplied
to the hospital patients. At the con-
clusiOn Of his examination he expressed
himself as we'll satisfied with the ar
rangements made for caring for the
sick, but desired it to be understood
that the patients were to want for
nothing that would improve their con-
dition or render them more comfort
able.
The patients were particularly pleased
at the visit of the president, and Major
up the sick men than any quantity of
medicine
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
PUNISHED FOR NAZLNG.
West Point Cadet Suspended for a
Year.

Washington. Sept. 21-By the terms
of a court martial sentence approved
punished for hazing at West Point. In
the army orders published today it is
announced that cadet Philip S. Smith,
third class, United States military
guilty Of harassing and annoying
fourth class men, in violation of para
graph 14O, regulations U. S. Military
academy and conduct to the prejudice
Of good order and military discipline,
under the sixty-second article of war,
by a general court martial convened at
West Point, N. " was sentenced TO be
suspended from the United States mil
itary academy, without pay, until Aug.
%, 1899, at which date he will join the
then third class I"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
WESTERN LEAGUE.
st. Paul 6; Detroit 5.
AKANSAS PIONEER
Was the Late A1mon Benton-Funer-
al Services Yesterday.

Was the Late A1mon Benton-Euner-
al Services Yesterday.
The funeral of the late Almon Benton,
a kansas pioneer, was held yesterday aft
ernoon at the home of his daughter, MRS.
A. H. Case Services were conducted by
the Rev. Linus s. Blakesley, his pastor,
assisted by Rev. w. s. Crouch of Maple
Hill, a former pastor.
Almon Benton was born at Spencer, I'll
oga county. New York, July TO- 1924 ans and
aged "a years, 2 months and Z days. Dur
ing a lingering illness his lifelong charac-
mIrrnur or complaint being made by him
during his m9nfeS srTaS 1f 70 BetsY Lewis of
Pharsalia, Chenango county, New Hork; ,e,I,.,
to them four of whom are living-C. Q.
Benton of St. Marys Kan; Lucia y.
Kan. and Otis L. Benton of Oberlin, Kan.
Lewis o. died in 1882, the only death that
% On the 10Th of last January their golden
wedding was celebrated; at which the
surviving children with the wives and the
husband of the daughter were all pres
ent the first time in the history of the
Yesterday they were assembled to pay
their last respects to their father andcom-
fort the bereaved mother He was of
Pilgrim and Puritan stock, being able to
gri8s sTaiGs Who came over in the NIayflower.
In the early dfties he removed to the
w. jenkins of North Topeka and l. M.
sss with their families, moved from Iowa
to kansas. arriving at Oskaloosa on the
the 2Oth day of June. Both of these gen
tiemen were present yesterday to attest
their appreciation of one whom they had
known Intimately for forty years Being
of strong religious tendencies. trained by
a staunch Congregati ational father. he. felt
strong attachment for the church of his
boyhood He with others soon organized
q church of that denomination at that
place. It's first pastor was w. H. Ward,
now and for many years the editor of
the New York Independent This pastor
and wife were members of Mr.. Benton'S
family during his entire paStorate.
Revs Lewis Bodweu (noW deceased),
Richard Cordley of Lawrence and r. D.
Parker of Manhattan were of the church
council at the organization of that church,
IS well as of the Congregational church of
Louisville, this state, where he afterward
located, having organized the first Sum
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
ay school in that county, about April 1,

I6bI-
He served the people there as county
superintendent of public instruction for
a number of years, being greatly helpful
in securing and encouraging educational
as well as religious advantages
He was always earnest worker in all
lines of reform, as well as church work,
and a liberal supporter of the same He
was a successful business man, well as
active, earnest, Christian man.
In 1888, after the death of their son, Mr..
and Mrs. Benton came to Topeka to re-
side whit their daughter, Mrs. Lucia o.
Case, where he remained for three years,
removing to Decatur county to make
home for their youngest son, Otis L.,
where they Immediately entered active
church work. Memorial services were
held in their church there last Sunday,
death.
Five years ago they came back to To-
ka, where they have since resided with
their daughter, living very retired and
quiet life.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
CLUB GIVES UP.
Gray to Hold Bout Before a New
Organization.

New York, Sept. CIV. B. Gray, man
ager for Mccoy, who was also largely
interested in the Hawthorne Athletic
club, has hopes of bringing off the bout
later at some point in New York state.
There is no chance at Buffalo," said
Mr.. Gray, ''and the Hawthorne Athletic
club is a dead bird in the pit I expect,
however, to organize a new club, with
possibly two of the Buffalo men in
cluded, and then get the boxers to-
gether at a spot where there will be no
interference. Two men who made po-
litica1 capital out of the bout brought
about our defeat at Buffalo. The sue
cessor of the Hawthorne will handle
any bout in which Mccoy participates"
George F. Considine, manager for Cor
bett, returned to New York today. He
had not talked with COrbett, but said
the outlook for the bout was hazy. He
said: Mccoy told me in Buffalo that
he would not fight anywhere except be-
fore the Hawthorne Athletic club. Well,
that leaves the bout in an unsatisfac-
tory position"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
PAUNCEFOTE'S TIME UP.
But It Has Been Extended to Next
April

Washington, Sept. 21.-The retirement
of Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British
ambassador, from the active diplomatic
service, would have occurred today,
had not the foreign office, as already
announced, extended his term of SER
vice until next April, in recognition of
his long and capable service and the ac-
ceptability of his administration to the
authorities here. The ambassador and
his staff are still at Pequot, Conn, the
plan being to reopen the embassy here
on October Is. Secretary Tower has
been assigned to Quebec, to attend the
meetings of the British-American COM
mission.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
ORDERED no FT. Riley.
Headquarters and One Battalion of
First Cavalry.

Washington, Sept. 21.-Orders have
been issued to the commanding officer
at Montauk directing that headquarters
and one battalion of the First United
States cavalry, to be designated by the
regimental commander, will proceed to
Fort Riley, Kansas, and the remainder
of the regiment to the department of
Dakota to relieve, the troops of the
Eighth cavalry. The horses Of the First
cavalry will be sent with the other cav
airy horses to be shipped to Huntsville,
Ala, for the use of the Eighth cavalry
on its arrival, to be replaced by horses
of the Eighth cavalry which will be
left at their present stations.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
They Found Nothing New.

Seattle, Sept. 21.-So far as new dis
coveries went the expedition sent out
by the University of Pennsylvania to
study northern Alaska from a scientific
standpoint has been a failure. The
three men of the party in charge of E.
McIlhenny returned to Seattle on the
Excelsior. Nearly 900 specimens,
weighing 1115 tons are in the collection
brought back The specimens were
gathered east and south of Point Bar
row, and represent a considerable ex-
penditure.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
PROTOCOL NO BAR.
To Sending Re-enforcements to Ma
Mia.

Washington, Sept. H.-Some question
has arisen as to the right of the United
States to send troops to Manila under
the terms of the protocol and the armis-
tice which followed. Upon this matter
being brought to the attention of the
officials of the war department, it was
stated that under the protocol Manila
city, harbor and bay were placed under
the control of the United States and
that we have the same right to reinforce
Manila that we would have to send
troops to any other army post. Spain,
1t was said, would have no right to pro-
test against the action of the United
States as the movement Of troops to
Manila was not like sending them to
an island or station in dispute.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
Corea's Breach of Promise.

Yokohama, Sept. 21.-Advices from
Seoul say the Corean cabinet has de-
cided to cancel the engagement of the
nine Americans, nine British, five Ger
MANS five Frenchmen, and two Rus
act as an imperial guard, Russia having
protested that their engagement was
breach of the promise made when Rus
sia. withdrew the Russian advisor and
Instructors from Corear
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
SOLDIERS DELAY A TRAIN.
Board Pullman Coach and Have to BE
Elected.

St. Louis, Sept. 21-Just as the fast
mail on the Missouri Pacific was about
to pull out early yesterday morning
number of Kansas soldiers boarded the
single Pullman attached to the train,
declaring that they had ridden to ST.
Louis in a common coach and proposed
to go the rest of the way in a Pullman.
1t took the trainmen about 80 minutes
to put off the Obstreperous soldiers, and
the train left 80 minutes late.
A dispatch from Jefferson City to-
night states that Adjutant General Bell
had been notified by the Missouri Pa
cific of the trouble, and the railroad will
refuse to pay the fine for being late
into Kansas City with the mail and will
show that the soldiers were the cause
of the delay. The government viii be
called on for an Investigation.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
ROOSEYELT'S BRONCHOS.
Sell at Auction for About IA of Orig
inal Cost

New York, Sept 21.-Three hundred
and seventy-five horses that belonged
to RooseveIt's Rough Riders went un-
der the hammer yesterday at prices
ranging from IS to $77, but averaging
about SIG. Eight hundred more of them
will be sold today and tomorrow. The
salesroom was crowded when the sale
began. There were horses by hundreds.
nearly all bronchos. Many of them
never had been saddled and few Of
them had been shod. The horses cost
the government about $65 each-
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
Exposition Building Burns.

Tacoma, Wash, Sept. 21.-The exposi-
its kind in the northwest, was COM
pIeteIy destroyed by fire yesterday af-
ternoon. The flames were discovered
breaking out in the building at 1:30
O'Clock. In Is minutes the vast struc-
ture was a mass of fire The building
was owned by the Tacoma Land COM
pany, and is a part of the property
morgaged to the Provident Life and
Trust company of Philadelphia There
was no insurance
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
Finding More stars

Boston, Sept. 21-A cable message
from DR.. Krentz, of the European
Union of Astronomers, announces the
discovery by Seraphin, of Pulkowa, of
a star-like condensation in the center
of the nebula of Andromeda. If this in
dicates a change in the condition Of the
we'll known object, the discovery will
be Of great Importance.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
A Tonr of south America.

Stanford University, Cal, Sept. 21-
Perry o. Simonds, a university student,
has been selected by the British muse
um to make a thorough geological col
Iecting tour of South America, from
Ecuador to the Straits Of Magellan, and
he will leave September % to begin his
duties He will be accompanied on the
trip by his brother, L. B. Simonds and
a Mexican lad of IA years, whom he will
nick I'D on the journey south.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
USE A BALLAST sPREADER.
Indiana Shop Man Succeeds With
New Invention.

A ballast spreader invented by a
shOpman at Logansport is proving a
success and is coming into use on west
ern roads. It consists of a fiat car with
a wing or outrigger on each side which
Is lowered when in operation to the
level of the grade. The car is pushed
along behind the side dump cars from
which the ballast is dropped and
spreads it out after them on either side
or both sides, as desired. The spread
ers are made of old rails.
The car weighs $4,000 pounds, and a
recent test spread Is car loads of crush
ed stone in 80 minutes as evenly as it
could possibly be done by any other
method.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
Will Banquet Miles.

New York. Sept 21.-General Nelson
A. Miles will, in a few days, receive
from the chief bankers in New York
and prominent commercial men an invi-
tation to a banquet in his honor, which.
should he accept, will be held in this
city next month, the date to be set by
General Miles.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
Six Weeks of Mourning.

Washington, Sept. 21-The Austrian
legation will observe six weeks mourn
ing in memory of the late Empress
Elizabeth During this period Minister
Won HengelmuIler and his staff will not
participate in any social functions save
those of strictly official character.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
To visit Lafayette's Tomb.

Paris, Sept 21.-Ferdinand w. Peck,
the United States commissioner to the
Paris exposition of 1900, and his staff,
will visit the tomb of Lafayette, as a
token of respect. Mr.. Peck is not re-
ceiving any encoura cement in his efforts
to secure increased space at the expoS1-
ton for American exhibits.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
CondoIe With Ii Hung Chang.

Pekin, Sept. 21-The diplomatic repre-
sentatives of Russia, France, Belgium,
Spain and Holland have called upon Ii
Hung Chang to condole with him upon
his dismissal from the Chinese foreign
office. Much comment has been ex-
cited by the action of these ministers.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21

Following close upon the conclusion of
the season came the encouragement which
the Kansas City fans feared. 1t was stat
ed by Manager Manning that four of the
best men on the team had been sold to the
Pittsburg National league team. This
sale includes Dale Gear and Al Pardee,
pitchers; James SIagle, center fielder, ana
LANES Williams, third baseman. Mr.. Man
ming declined to state the purchase price
of the four stars.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
Richard Malcolm Johnston Dying.

Baltimore, Sept. 21.-Colone1 Richard
Malcolm Johnston, the novelist and lect-
urer, is reported as dying at the Mary
land general hospital in this city. Col
oneI Johnston has been i'll for several
months and his physicians say his
death is but a question of time.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
Ianan is for Peace.

government has replied to the circular
of Count Muravieff, the Russian foreign
minister, suggesting international dis
armament. The reply supports the
cars proposal
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
HURLEYs NEW IDEA.
Gives Engineer Credit for Exercising
Common Sense.

superintendent J. E. Hurley of the
western division Of the Santa Fe has
issued and posted the following bulle
tin:
''An engineer on this division has
been given Is credit marks for running
carefully in a storm, keeping a close
lookout, and discovering a rock which
had fallen on the track, in time to
avoid what might have been a serious
accident. Work and attention of this
kind is appreciated"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
MINTYRE MARRIED.
Emporia Railroad Man Weds a New
ton Young Woman.

chief clerk of the bridge and building
department for the middle division of
the Santa Fe, was married September
Newton, to Miss Minnie Dell. The we'd
ding was a quiet one, only a few inti-
mate friends and relatives being pres
eut
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
WHO Is THE GUILTY MAN?
Topeka Citizen Contributes $500 to
the Conscience Fund.

Washington, Sept. 21.-The secretary
of the treasury has received from To-
peka, Kan, a letter signed "A Citizen
enclosing a conscience contribution of
$500.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
$4,000 IN C1AIMs PAID.
Brotherhood of Firemen Pay Much
Doubtful Indebtedness.

OU~04t+4 ~-1~-~1 10SN4-1OS1'
Toronto, Ont, Sept 21.-The Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen completed
consideration today of nearly all the
items of the report of the committee on
beneficiaries.
Some S25, 600 in claims were allowed,
although for legal reasons the payment
was not a necessity.
The grand lodge has paid out for
death and disability insurance since
1889, the sum of 81, ,161, ,147.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Baltimore 6; Cleveland 5.
Chicago g; Washington 2.
Cincinnati 6; Philadelphia 5.
New York 6; ST. Louis Z.
Pittsburg Is; Brooklyn 0.
Boston "a; Louisville 4.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-21

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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-12
MARKETS.



Chicago. June demonstrating the ex-
tremely bearish character of the govern
ment crop report. wheat started fairly
steady. A slight Improvement in the
weather. however, weak foreign markets
and a growing sense of the significance or
the immense acreage sown to wheat TINS
season. together with it's generally excel
lent condition produced a feeling OF weak
ness. Longs quickly lost heart and began
to let go. The fright soon became so gem
eral that the liquidation rush finally be-
came more "A matter of hiding buyers
than of prices.
Short selling led by Cudahy. was Also
general. There was a slight reaction dur
ing the last hour Of the session. due APP
parently more to proit-taking i'm the early
short selling than any real increase oil
strength i'm the general situation.
The indicated worlds shipments for the
week are about II, 600. 600 bushels. compared
with 5.322. 900 bushels last year.
July closed with a loss of Fac and Sep
TENDER closed 1Lc lower.
The weather indications were unfavora-
BILE for corn, but the weakness of wheat
and provisions started corn prices down
hill. July closed Ssml2c lower.
Oats followed corn. opened steady and
then yielded. Shorts gave the market
good support, however. and prices became
better near the close. July closed IS
lower.
There was another slump In provisions
Many outsiders, who did not act ON tho
yellow fever news yesterday let go theii
long provisions to-day. There was as
some important selling by packers. Th'
English concerns which are short were
the buyers. July pork declined 2i2c. Ian,
l1isc and ribs were zoe over.