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advantage OF by foreign buyers Wheat CLOSES
the week with quotations we'll up TO tho highest
paid this autumn and short sellers OF Decem-
Der are reaplng the benefit OF indiscreet specu-
lation. Cotton displays notable strength and
the market for the manufactured product 10
very firm at the recent advances. print cloths,
In fact, being higher than for year past
Strength and nrmness Is feature also OF the
lumber market. with the possible exception Of
yellow pine where keen competition tends 70
check the advancing tendency shown by other
woods In other lines Of general trade and In
dustry reports are as rule favorable.
Business failures for the week numbered si2
against 23t last week. 80 In this week year
ago se7 In 1895 and 3io In 1906
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'ocRs. BURNETT IN JAIL.
Man on ths Collins House Roof Arr
restsd for Perjury.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 81. Mrs May
Burnett was arrested yesterday ON Q
warrant charging her with perjury.
Her bond was placed at $4,000, which
she was unable to give, and she Is now
In the county jail. In company with
q strange man, Mrs. Burnett attempted
to slude the officers by driving out Of
town In buggy. After being chased
for more than mile she was overtalx-
en- and brought back to the city. Mrs.
Burnett testified In the Collins trial
that she had seen man on the roof Of
the Collins house early on the morning
Of the murder. This Testimony was
eorroborated by Ella Buchanan, u col
ored woman, who claimed to have been
with Mra Burnett The next day the
Buchanan woman again took the stand
and swore that she had perjured her
self, and that Mra Burnett had prom
ised to reward her gen erously for do
ing So County Attorney A. P. Jet
more Is the complaining witness
against Mrs Burnett.
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BUSINESS CONDITIONS
Demand for Cereals UnAbated--B -Bu,i-
ness Failures for the Week.
New York, Dec. sS.-Bradstreet's

New York, Dec. 26.-Bradstreets
commercial report says;
Current business conditions furnish some
sharp contrasts 70 those usually looked for sr
reported NJ this season Of tho year 1t Il, Of
course, reasonable to look for exceptional ac-
tivlty in holiday and retail trade generally at
this date, and In this respect the most SAN
guine expectations appear To have been re-
allied Probably never before at this data
however, was the course Of general business 70
animated rs It is at present Speculative activ-
ity is no longer confined TO the stock market
but has widened to include wheat and coru
among the cereals and copper among the met
als, while the rush Of business In iron and steel
seems little, II any. abated, and some lines
notably cotton goods and raw wool. are display
Ing an activity and strength which would have
been welcomed at any time for year past
Prices Of securities and OF staples alike furnish
examples Of aggressive strength which are so
numerous as 70 deserve special mention, In
the iron trade no signs Of Tagging interest are
to be dlscerned. but rather more pronounced
activity In new directions
The foreign demand for cereals continues uh-
A1Alsa. aux AliEht yaAciiolla nrieslneips tAkAp
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RELIGIOUS MANIA.
Edward Parkinson, Son Of New York
Wine Merchant. Makes Public EK.
hibition of Himself

New York, Dec. 27-Edward Parkin-
son. 30 years old. son Of Robert Park
inson, a Wholesale wine merchant, was
overcome with religious mania after
attending services at Trinity church
and hearing the sermon delivered
by Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix, which
treated Of the birth and life OF
Christ Trinity's fashionable congre-
cation was beginning to leave the
church when young Parkinson, who
had wandered down lower Broadway,
began to divest himself OF his clothing
and preach to passers-by. A crowd fol-
lowed him into Exchange court, where
he announced that he would preach
for the rest of the day. Policeman
Neumeyer tactfully succeeded in get
ting him to the police station. There
he refused to give his name. He said
he was disciple Of Christ and would
have nothing to say to anyone who
was not disciple like himself.
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ANNEXATION FAVORED.
Many wealthy Men In Cuba Would Like the
Island to he Made into state
or Territory.

New York, Dec. 25.--The frstclass
cruiser New York, with Admiral Samp-
son on board, arrived from Havana
yesterday. The admiral came homo to
attend his daughters wedding on
January 4. at Glen Ridge, N. J.
Regarding the suffering throughout
Cuba, which Mrs. Sampson has been
working hard TO alleviate. Admiral
Sampson said: "The government Is
issuing rations regularly, but the re-
concentrates ore now scattered, and
there Is the difficulty. Many Of them
have died and many more viii die
They lack tools to work their farms,
and the only crop they could raise
now is sweet potatoea II is too late
to raise sugar.
Revertipg to the question Of the
future of Cuba, Admiral Sampson
said; "The wealthiest and most In
huential people in Cuba want the is
land annexed TO the United States,
whether as state or us territory,
they don't much care. But there are
many Cubans who think that they are
able to govern themselves Cuba at
present certainly is in no condition to
govern ITSELF"
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LEFT TO CONGRESS.
Our Lawmakers Can Dispose Of the
Philippines as They Choose.
senator Frye. One OF the Peacs Oonamis-
sieners. Talks of the Work OF That Body
"A washiBgton Dispaioh Tells why
Hobson Was Sent to Hong Kong.

Washington. Dec. Ex-senator Frye
talked yesterdsy to q Star reporter
with respect TO the conditions attend
Ing and resulting from the peace nego-
tiationa With respect to the frequent
ly.repeated statement in press dis.
patches that .hs sentiment Of the pow
ers, with the exception Of England,
was opposed to the United States and
looked with disfavor upon the stti.
tude OF this government In dealing
with Spain, Senator Frye said:
! saw no evidence OF such sentiment existing
outside Of France. and In France that sentl-
ment appeared 70 be confined To the press.
which does DOT reflect the sentiment Of the na-
ton nor the people generally.
Do you think there will be any restoration OF
cordial relations between Spain and the United
Statest
Think that very soon after the ratification
Of the peace treaty. and the restoration OF d.
plomatio relations there will be no dificuity
about negotiating commercial treaties and q
treaty for the release Of prisoners and such
ether matters directed toward the perfect res
toration Of friendly relations between the two
governments 10 not believe that the Span
ish government will be at oil disposed to keep
up unfriendly feeling between the two govern
TO the present conditions would be better than
the restoration OF the old treaties, some fea-
lures OF which were obsolete
What has been published with respect TO the
treaty OF peace seams TO indicate, does II not,
that this government Is not committed by these
negotiations with respect 70 the future aisposi-
tion Of the territory the Spanish sovereignty
over which has been relinqulshedt
It indicates very strongly that this govern
ment Is not committed In any way whatever
with respect to the disposition and government,
Of these islands II we are insane enough to do
70, we might give them ail back to Spain after
the ratification Of the treaty. II we were fools
We might divide them among the other foreign
powers The whole matter Is left In the hands
Of congress- Congress- can make any disposi-
ton OF the islands It secs nt Tho ratification
OF the treaty will not In any way curtail any
privileges Of ours In this direction.
Why Hobson Was Sent Away.
Washington, Dec. 27-With a feel
ing Of relief the officials OF the navy
department heard that Hobson had
actually sailed from San Francisco
Now that the thing is over, It may bs
stated that his superiors arranged the
detail OF the hero of the Merrimac t.
90 to Hong Kong for his own good
more than from the needs Of the serv
Ice. Nothing Is the matter with the
gallant young officer which will no
be remedied by long, quiet voyag,
and an assignment under q strong
commander like Admiral Dewey for {
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About 10000 OF the stars in the vast
multitude filling the heavens consist Vt
at least two stars, and in many cases
these companion stars are coupled to-
gether by their mutual attraction, SO
that they revolve around one another.
The improvement which telescopes
have undergone Of late years has made
II possible TO increase our knowledge
in regard to these stars, which are
found to be innumerable, and some are
very remarkable. Tn the southern hem
isphere of the heavens at Mr.. Lowel's
observatory, near Flagstaff, A. T., some
500 new double stars have been dis
covered since August, 1ss6.-N. Y.
World,
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EXPEDITION TO ILoILo.
Admiral Dewey and Gen OTIS Dispatch y
Naval and Military Force There to
Restore Order ON the Islanh

Washington, Dec 27.-The admins
tration has taken steps TO safeguard
American interests In the city of Iloilo.
on the island of Panay, one OF the Phil
ippine archipelago, and military and
naval expedition is now on its way
there from Manila Cable advices
were received here yesterday from
Gen. otia commanding the military
forces In the Philippines, and Admiral
Dewey, commanding the naval forces
there. showing that they are acting in
concert In the matter.
Gen. Otis reported that he had dis
patched two regiments and battery
Of artillery TO Ilollo on army trans.
ports, and Adniral Dewey notified the
navy department that the cruiser Bal
timore had sailed from. Manila for the
same place. It isexplained that these
ofiicers are acting upon their own dis
erection In the matter. and that no off,
eial adyices have been received here to
indicate that there is any unusual law
lessness in Iioilo.
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coURr-MARTIAL MAY FOLLOW
Unisss Gen. Miles isetracts Statements Com
eerning Army Meat Contracts He /.
and Gen. Eagan WIN Clash.

Washington, Dec. s7.-Unless Maj,
Gen. Miles retracts the statements con-
cerning the fresh meat furnished the
army, attributed to him by Cincin-
natl paper, or denies their authentici.
ty, court-martial may follow for
either himself or else Commissary
General Eagan. Gen. Miles is not at all
likely to make any retraction or de-
nial, but, IL Is understood, he has In
course Of preparation paper which is
intended to substantiate the state.
ments which he is reported to have
made. II is evident, therefore, that
a very serious crisis has been reached
in the relations OF the major general
commanding the army and the COM
missary general.
Friends of Gen. Eagan say he feels
that there can be only one outcome
the trial by court-martial of either
himself or Gen. Miles. provided the
latter fails to make q signed statement
to the secretary of war, denying every
word he is alleged to have said. To
quote q high officer, interest In the
controversy between the commanding
general and the commissary general is
based, first, upon the high standing OF
the officers involved, and second, upon
the fact that the firms which supplied
to the army the beef, which Gen. Miles
has SO bitterly criticised, supply half
the country with meat.
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SURPASSES ALL NATIONS.
The United states Holds se1O.OOO,OOO In
Gold. Outranking Any Country Ia the
History of the World.

Washington. Dec. 9o.-The director
Of the mint reports that the United
States now holds more gold than has
ever been possessed by any nation In
the history Of the world. The amount
is 1910, 900, goo. According to the report
Of the director of the gold holdings of
the great powers is: United States,
S9lO 900, 900; France, $3.50, 900, 900; Ger
many, ses5, 900, 600; United Kingdom,
$3.50, 900, 600; Australia, $4,000. 900;
Russia, s4sO, 900, 900; Austria Hungary.
Si40, 900, 600; Japan, SS5. 600, 600,
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WILL BE PREPARED.
Navy Department Win Buy Coat for War
ships BY the Hundred Thousand Tons.
TO Ne Well DIatributad.

Washington. Dec. 27.-The navy de-
partment is goi ng to be prepared for
any emergency that may hereafter
arise in the Atlantic and the Pacific
oceans by carrying on hand enormous
stocks Of nearly 100000 tons OF
the best steaming coal for warships
that can be secured. This supply
of tho most important Of all sinews of
modern war is to be systematically
distributed In American ports most
conveniently located for the coaling
Of ships for any operations the navy
may concsivably be called upon to un-
dertake, extending along the Atlantic
and gulf coast line from French
mans bay, Me-, to San Juan dc Porto
Rico, as we'll rs to the commanding
positions along the line OF commerce
which has already been secured by the
United States In the Pacific ocean,
stretching from San Francisco and
Puget sound to Manila and southwark
to Samoa
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minutes later he walked out with a
deputy still smoking and evincing no
sign Of grief
An impression that John Henry Col.
Inns is n maniac now prevails In To-
peka. Not a raving maniac, but the
possessor of one wheel too many or
lacking wheel or two Of the number
necessary to mental balance. This Is
the notion that the people of Topeka
have about the case, although the Coll
Inns lawyers and others who have stood
by him ridicule the idea OF insanity.
They submit that John Collins is inno-
cent and they propose to stand or fall
by that proposition.
Stanley Opposes the Death Penalty.
Wichita. Kan, Dec. 9T--Gov elect
Stanley will not sign death warrant
for John Collins He said: II do not
believe in capital punishment and
should l live to be governor when
Collins Is to be sentenced either for
life or for death by hanging. shah
give him the former. do not think
any case would be so severe that l
will sign the warrant OF DEATH
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New York, Dec. s7.-A dispatch to
the Journal from Washington says;
Archbishop Ireland will represent the
United States at the cars peace con-
Rress. The president has had the
subject under advisement for sew
eral weeks and, according TO
the best authority, 1t may be said that
a decision was recently reached, the
archbishop having agreed to accept
this most important and honorable
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WHO DID THE TALKING.
Four United States Senators Oecapy Space
In the Congregational Record That
Properly Bsloagsd to Others.

Washington, Dec. 2Z.-An examlna.
tion of the senate portion of the Com
gressional Record for the last, or sec
ond, session Of the present congress
shows there were SO, 500 inches, or
about 5000 feet of printed de-
bate In columns az inches wide,
set In minion type. At this
rate each OF the 50 senators
was entitled TO about 400 inches. SEN
ator Allen, Of Nebraska, Is the cham
pion long distance talker of the United
States senate and occupied over 81
per cent of the entire time Of that
body during the last session.
His remarks measure 2.os5 inches.
Senator Pettigrew occupied l,S9'
inches, being the second In yer
bosity. Senator Teller vas ;.;-- ssss ..,s.s
occupied !, sal inchss, and Senator But
Ter 900 inches. These four thus con-
sumed nearly 5000 inches OF space out
VI total Of 50, 900, or one-sixth Of the
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Philadelphia, Dec. 2L-As the date
Of the republican caucus approaches
all indications point to Senator Quay's
defeat II the present rate OF deser-
tlons In his ranks keeps up he will
have few followers when the nomina-
tion is made. Odds are offered at 5 to
1 against the reelection Of Quay. ALI
over the state Legislators supposed to
be friendly to Quay are rallying to the
Magee standard and the cry of mo
trial, no caucus"
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VERY CLEVERLY DONE.
ProfesaicnaI Burglars steal Over $4,000
from an ohio Hank without the Least
Injury to the Vault.

Lima, O., Dec. a7.-The American ma
tional bank Of this city was robbed
Sunday night of sls,1 ,1e3. The money
was taken from the big vault The
robbery was skillfully done, no dam
age being done to the vault The
money stolen was in currency and gold.
No silver was taken. The robbery was
discovered yesterday morning BY the
banks janitor, who found the door TO
the vault open. A deposit Of slo, 900 made
on Saturday night was gone. The
manner Of entrance to the bank OF the
robbers is mystery, as all windows
are protected with heavy Iron screens.
The front door was found locked as
usual. There was not the slightest
clew for tho deteetiyes to work on.
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Kansas City, No, Dec. sZ-In obedi-
ence to a mandate of the supreme
court OF Missouri change Of venue to
Cass county was taken in the criminal
court for the third trial Of DIR. Jeffer-
son d. Goddard, the convicted slayer
OF Fred Jackson, the laundrynan.
The case will be tried at Harrison
vile. 1t has been set for the first
Monday in january.
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St Joseph. Mo-, Dec. s7.-The state
legislature will be asked TO appropriate
$4,000 to continue the Investigations
for deposits of coal, petroleum and
natural gas which were found by State
Geologist Gallagher to underlie Bu-
chanan county. Another $1,000 will
be asked for Investigations In the up
per Platte country north Of here.
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The wedding Was Postponed.

Sedalia, Mo-, Dec. 27.-The wedding
of A. A. Allen, general manager of the
M, X. & T. railway and Miss Ann ie
Miles, Of this city, which was to have
been celebrated on the eve Of the holi-
day season, has been indefinitely post
poned. The bride had her trousseau
prepared. The announcement that
the wedding was off caused futter
In local society circles. Miss Miles Is
noted vocalist and has been an in
structor In music at the Christian col
lege at Fulton, Mo.
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suord nor Aamlral sohlor

Philadelphia, Dec. "a Rear Admiral
Schley was last night the recipient OF
handsome and costly sword, scab-
bard and belt presented to him in be-
half of the people OF this city and
other cities in Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey and Delaware, who contributed to
n fund established for the purpose.
The sword, scabbard and belt repre-
sent cost Of $4,000. The blade is OF
fine Damascus steel, appropriately en-
graved, and the hilt is elaborateiy
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Hitchcock Nominated to succeed Bliss.
Washington, Dec. s2.-The nomina-
tion of Ethan Allen Hitchcock, of st.
Louis. at present ambassador to Rus.
sia, to be secretary of the interior,
which was sent to the senate yester-
day. came in the nature of q complete
surprise to all the Missourians, as we'll
as the public generally. 1t is said that
he owes the suggestion of his appoint
ment to no one except the president
Soon after McKinley's election Mr.
Hitchcock was hominsted for cabinet
honors. and 1t was supposed long time
that he would be appointed
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Salem, Mo-, Dec. 20. John Gleason
shot and killed Harry Nelson in this
city. Gleason and Nelson have for
about a month been partners in
restaurant and confectionery. They
had some dispute about division Of
their work, and from cross-nre Of
words the conflict extended 10 the use
Of fists, dishes and a pistol. Only one
shot was fred, and that with fatal
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New York, Dec. 81, Rear Admiral
Francis M. Bunce, commandant at the
Brooklyn navy yard, was placed on
the retired list Saturday, having
reached the age limit 90 years. The
admiral will not be relieved from duty
until his successor is appointed. This
will probably be early next month.
By this retirement Rear Admiral
Dewey becomes ranking officer Of the
navy.
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Washington. Dec s7.-Chairman
Day, OF the peace commission, is said
to be slated by President Mckinley
for the first vacancy on the bench OF
the United States supreme court that
may occur during this adr Illustration
In the meantime, it is stttsd, 1t is the
presidents intention to make him
circuit Judge.
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REVOLT AGAINST AGUINALDo.
Insurgents Desert the Chief and Are Pn-
laying Various Towns-ssvsrai
Ofiioials Murdered.

New York, Dec. 26.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Manila says: "As the
result of Aguinaldo, 'the insurgent
leader. having refused to recognize
the rank OF the lower class OF the
rebel officers, the latter have de.
serted, with large numbers of armed
soldiers, and have attacked yari.
ous towns. Several Of the native local
authorities who had abused their posi-
tions and were unpopular In the prov
ince have been murdered or their
property has been sequestrated. The
town OF Calling, for instancc,se>hieh
was defended by 600 of Aguinaidos
troops, has been taken and looted by
the malcontents."
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says Castsliane I. No, a couu,

Paris, Dec. %. According to Vicomte
de Boyer, IN expert on titles, the title
Of Count Castellane, who married Miss
Anna Gould. is bogus. He says: There
were two Castellane families, one from
Provence and one from Toulouse. The
former, which is now extinct, rightly
bore the title. The Toulouse Castel-
lanes, to whom belongs Miss Gould's
husband, never had title, but as
sumed one when the Provence family
died out.n
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A Martyr to Her Faith.

Omaha, Neb., Dec, 27.-Death came
to the relief of Mrs J. w. Eller after
long hours Of suffering from terrible
burns received in an explosion of tur-
pentine spilled on burning stove
Sunday, She and her family were de-
vout believers in the Christian science
faith and no physician was summoned.