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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
DEATH ENDS DISGRACE.
Senior CASTELAR, Weeps For Spain
and DeplOres War.

New York, July ia special to the
Press from Washington says:
In an interview with a member of a
foreign legation in Madrid transmitted
to the representative of the same coun-
try in Washington, Senior CASTELAR, gives
some interesting information about the
inner politics of Spain and makes sew
eral remarkable predictions concerning
the future Of Europe especially Of
4 feel the disgrace of Spain as
keenly as though it had fallen on my
Individual household he said. ''I weep
Tor her, but without avail. When I
STOOD by the corpse of CanOVaS I said
that his best friend was Angiolli who
IN kllilng him delivered him from the
overwhelming disgraces which had
with Spain
SPAIN" he said, will never be aught
else Ihan a monarchy" He repeated
the statement made by him to Ruiz
Aorllla that the revolution of 1869 was
the last revolution Spain would see;
that today the mOnarchical form of
government which recognized the free
dom or the press and individual Eber-
ties and right, offered all that the peo-
pie could demand and it would be fool
1sh to dream of revolution.
1.-The Spaniards today" he goes on,
ARE monarchists. Michelet told me in
the time of the second French republic
LAC4C were more people IN rance VINO
beHeVed IN the empire than there were
supporters of the republic. The general
elections In France indicate much the
same feeling today, and believe, in
spite OF the apparent SOlidity of the
french republic, that country yet will
be the theater of a great upheaVal.
1t would be foolish for Spain to en-
ter into any agreement with Germany
regarding her eastern possessions. The
Germans reality would interfere but
it would be to enhance their own greedy
interests and not in any way to aid
Spain. Their interests in Manila are
counter to ours. We can have con-
fidence in none but God; expect help
only from Providence"
Speaking of the recent attack on the
queen regent in La Petite Revue of
Paris, Senior CASTELAR, said that the
ideas expressed by him in that article
were in accordance with others which
would follow. THE abdicatiOn of the
queen regent now he said, lis a first
necessity. I wanted to make some per-
sOnally complimentary observations
concerning the queen regent in the ar
ticle, for apart from politics have only
the highest esteem for her, but I did
not, because it would have lessened the
force of what 1 had to say.
There will be no early suit for peace
on the part of Spain, Notwithstanding
her misfOrtunes. The people are heart
and soul in the war. Havana and the
principal cities of Cuba still remain in
our possession. Manila has note been
taken from us and the people believe
in the military and the ability of Spain's
generals.
There is only one outcome to be an
ticipated from the war-the crushing,
humiliating defeat of Spain. But it
must, as did the death of CanOvas.
When all else has gone, death will wipe
away disgrace
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
THIRD CALL COMING.
Robert Mather of Chicago, Talk
ed to President Mckinley.

Chicago, July 13-If Spain does not
at once sue for peace 100000 more
American volunteers will be called out.
This information was given by the
president to Robert Mather, chairman
of the committee that went to Wash
ington to tender the president the I'm
ion League Brigade of this city. Mr..
NIather returned from Washington to-
day, where he had a personal inter
view with the president, who was told
that the Union League club was ready
to back the brigade to any extent. The
president said:
IF there is another call for troops,
which will probably happen, I should
be pleased to recognize your three reg
fments as a brigade if they are included
by the governor in the states quota"
Mr.. Mather talked with a. large num-
Der of men close to the administration,
and he is confident that the call is
coming in a very short time. Governor
Tanner is authority for the statement
that direct advices from the adminis-
tration are to the effect that 1OO, 900,
and possibly 200, 900 more troops will be
called for as soon as the last INSTALL
ment can be got out of the way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13

fair tonight and Thursday with only
Slight changes in temperature. For kan
sas. partly cloudy and unsettled tonight
and Thursday.
Chicago: There is very little disposition
to sell wheat. Commission merchants
generally advising their friends to pick
up and hold a little wheat. The buying
shows an Increased interest in speculation.
Chicago: Provisions opened strong and
higher. Demand good, offerings light We
have felt bullish on hog products for
week past and see no reason to change our
ideas even at top prices. Hog markets all
Chicago and Kansas City being zoe to 20c
up from a week ago.
New York: The speculation at the mo-
ment apepars to be diverted largely into
the bond department Of the Stock Ex-
change. The dealings yesterday exe eeded
jOyed at the exchange. After Thursday
there should be even more money Seekine
investment than there is now. Railroad
bonds are going out of the street by the
million in value, not to come back unless
handsome profit on the principal invested
tempts another transfer of investment.
The Stock Exchange markets are acting
in a highly satisfactory manner. Given
no change in legitimate conditions, il is
safe to predict that circle of investment
and speculation alike will widen until
either the supply of surplus funds is alb
giant level that liquidation by investors is
generally precipitated.
Chicago: Exports from the four ports
equal to $4,000 bushels of wheat.
ChicagO Estimated receipts tomorrow:
Wheat, 80 cars; corn, 300 cars; oats, $50
New York: Sales to noon, IL, 146 shares
of stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
AIDING SPAIN.
Central Americans May Have
Troubles of Their Own.

San Francisco. July 13.-The Pacific
mail steamer San Jose from Central
American ports reports that Central
Americans are in sympathy with Spain
and refuse to believe the news Of any
American victory.
There are grave fears of a revolution
In Guatemala and the government,
though not alarmed, is determined to
deal promptly with any rebels.
The San Jose shipped from San Jose
de Guatemala to Champerico 1O2 cases
of rifles, 500 rounds of cartridges, six
cases of cannon and two gatling guns
The shipment was from the government
arsenal and when it was received on
board all the cases were marked Quay
aquil, Ecuador" The purpose was to
make it appear that the arms were be-
ing shipped outside the republic so as
not to arouse suspicion. The authori-
ties at Champerico remained silent
when questioned as to the purpose of
this shipment. Each case contained
two dozen rifles, or ,48S rifles altogether
1t is assumed that the shipment means
trouble, as each time the Pacific mail
boats have shipped arms from one port
to another q, revolution has followed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1.
Law IN Force on That Date for Volun-
tary Bankrupts.

The new bankruptcy law, under
which referees will be appointed by
Judge Foster to handle the business in
the five districts announced today, will
become effective for voluntary bank
ruptcy proceedings on August L For
involuntary bankruptcy proceedings
the law does not go into effect until
November 1.
The new law provides for voluntary
bankruptcy, leading to the discharge of
the honest debtor who through misfor-
tune can not pay his debts, but who
gives his creditors all that he has and
asks for the privilege of beginning bus
mess life anew.
It provides for the involuntary and
enforced bankruptcy of all dishonest
debtors who may attempt to defraud
their creditors. Any person owing
debts amounting to 81, 900 and over may
be adjudged an involuntary bankrupt.
The law simplifies proceedings and
reduces court and attorneys fees to the
minimum, thereby guarding against
the possibility of the estates of bank
rupts going principally to the lawyers
interested in the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
FULL OF FIGHT.
Blanco is Indignant at Talk Of
Peace.

London, July 13.-A special dispatch from
Madrid published this afternoon says Cap
tain General BIanco has replied to the
Spanish governments reiterated repre-
sensations in regard to peace by energet-
ically protesting against the idea of peace.
The captain general says that the report
that the government has resolved to ne
gotiate with the United States has had a
deplorable effect, especially among the
troops. He adds that a. deputation of
officers chosen by the army had begged
him to convey to the government their
protests against any propositions for
peace, claiming that nothing can justify
a cessation of hostilities at present.
Continuing, General BIanco says: 1.-THE
army has only just come into action and
thus far cannot be said to have suffered
a reverse, although opposed numerically
to a far stronger force. The deputatIon
clusively proved that the troops are in
capable of successfully defending Cuba,
Spain cannot talk for peace without dis
honoring the army in the eyes of the
world The Cuban volunteers are even
more violent opponents of peace. They
declare they will not recognize any agree
ment concluded under the present eondi-
tons and that, even deserted by Spain,
they will continue the war themselves"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
BANKRUPTCY DISTRICTS.
Division of the State as Arranged by
Judge Foster

Judge Foster today announced his ar
rangement in dividing the state into
five districts under the new bankruptcy
law The five headquarters for the re-
spectfve districts will be Kansas City,
kan, Topeka, Fort Scott, SaIina and
Wichita At each of the headquarters
the referee for the district will have his
office The referees will be announced
not later than tomorrow.
The districting of the state is as fol-
lows:
Kansas City, Kan, district-Counties
of VVvandotte, Leavenworth, Jefferson,
AtchisOn, DOniphan, Brown, NemahaS
johnson and Miami.
topeka district-COunttes of Shawnee,
Jackson Marshall, Washington, Riley,
Pottawatonie, Geary, Wabaunsee, Nor
ris LYON. Usage, Douglas and Franklin.
TT. Scott district-COunties of Green
wood Coffev. Anderson, Linn, w OodsOn,
Allen, Bourbon, Elk, Wilson, Neosho,
Crawford, Chautauqua, Montgomery,
Labette and Cherokee
Dickinson, Mcpherson, Saline, Ottawa,
Cloud. Republic, Ellsworth, Lincoln,
Mitchell Jewell, Russell, Osborne. Smith.
Ellis. Rocks, Phillips, TregO, Graham,
Norton. Cove, Sheridan, Decatur, Lo-
gan. Thomas, RaWlinS, Wallace, Sher-
man and Cheyenne.
Wichita Observation-Disclosures of CoWley,
Butler. Chase, Marion, Harvey, Sedg-
wick. Sumner, Harper, Kingman, Reno,
Rice, Barton, Stafford, Pratt, Barber
Comanche, Kiowa, Edwards, Pawnee,
Rush, Ness, Hodgman, Ford, Clark,
Meade Gray, Lane, Scott, Ffnney, Has
IelI. Seward, Stevens, Grant, Kearney,
Wichita Greeley, Hamilton, Stanton,
and Morton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
SEEK DAMAGES.
La BOurgOgne Survivors Will
Prosecute Steamship
Company.

New York. July 13.-The Times today
prints the following:
number of the survivors of La Bour-
gogne disaster have retained lawyers to
prosecute their claims for damages against
the Compagne Generate TRANSFORMATIONS,
the owners of La Bourgogne. A test suit
will be brought by KantrOwitz and Fest
berg for Charles Liebre, chef of Phil
adelphia hotel.
A few months ago Lfebre's wife died
and, having determined to have his two
sons, Paul and Ernst, educated in Paris,
he engaged passage for himself and sons
on the Inflated steamer. His sons were
lost in the disaster, and his trunks and
valises.-cc containing valu b e property, were
also lost. The father swan for upwards
of half an hour in the ocean, and finally
approached a raft containing some of the
survivors. He says he had to struggle
to hold onto the raft against the assaults
of those on it, including La Bourgogne' 5
sailors. Liebre viii sue for $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
SPAIN'S OFFER.
Willing to Surrender Eastern
Portion of Cuba.

Washington, July 13.-Secretary Alger
has received the following dispatch
from Gen. Miles:
Playa del Este, July Ii.
Secretary of War.
At a meeting between the lines, at
which Gen. Shafter and Gen. Wheeler
and Spanish General TorraI were pres
ent, the latter claimed that he is unable
to act without authority of his govern
ment but has received authority to
withdraw and surrender harbor ports,
munitions of war and eastern portion of
Cuba He urgently requests until to-
morrow noon to receive answer from
his government regarding offer of our
government to send his forces to Spain
which was granted. (Signed)
MILES,
Major General Commanding.
In the bulletin giving Gen Miles dis
patch was written underneath the dis
patch the following:
Permission to withdraw was declin-
ed by war department. (Signed) R. a.
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New York Offers. S7oo,ooo,ooo.

New York, July 13.-There has been an
subscribe for the war loan bonds at the
sub-treasury, as the time will expire at
p. m. today. This is "a hours ahead of
the closing time of the treasury in Wash
ington, so that the subscriptions will be
sure to arrive there by mail in time to
be credited. A great number of large
subscriptions by banks and other institu-
lions have been forwarded so as to share
in the allotment if it is not all taken by
the small subscriptions. The total sub
exceed five times the amount of the loan.
of this fully 500 Co., 600 have been sub
of J. 2. Morgan & co. and the National
City bank, on behalf of syndicates, each
to take the entire loan at par, and an
offer of a syndicate to take 500 100000 at
a premium. 1t is thought that fully one
in amounts of $500 or less.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
GEN. MILES 0. K.
Is Placed on the Conduct of the
Cuban Campaign.

Off Juragua, July 12.-Via Kingston,
July 19.-GeneraI Miles said to the cor
respondent of the Associated Press: Il
have not come down here to take com
mand and shall probably remain but a
few days. It is too late to make any
changes in the plan of campaign, even
if I desired to do so. But I have no
complaint to make. Things seem to be
moving in good shape. intend to look
over the lines and positions and study
the situation thoroughly; but I will not
interfere in the conduct of the cam
paign. This is likely to be the only
trip I shall make to the 'front.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
STREET oBLITERATED.
Land Forces Watch the Bombard-
ment of Santiago.

In Camp near Santiago de Cuba,
Monday, July II, via Port Antonio, and
Kingston, Jamaica, July 10, $3.50 p. M
The land forces watched with interest
the bonn bardment from the fleet. About
o'clock the thunder of guns was heard
to the seward and a dense cloud Of
smoke, rising over the ridge to the
south, showed that the navy was at
work.
Many shells from the ships burst in
the northeast part of the city which
it is difficult to see from the American
lines 1t is Impossible to say what
effect those had. Several burst in the
center of the town with very great
effect. One shell, of whose action a
good view was had from San Juan hill,
burst in a small street. When the at
mosphere cleared, it seemed as if the
entire street had been blown out of ex-
istence. A large hole was torn in the
ground and many buildings were de-
mOlished.
If a hundred other shells could be
landed with similar effect, they would
destroy Santiago. The warships fired
only for a short time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
Major General Commando
DEBATE ON FUSION.
Dakota Populists Dislike to Accept
the Word Democrat"

Fargo, N. d, July 13.-Both the Pop
ulist and Democratic state conventions
met here today. The POpulists adopted
a platfrom which is a Combination Of
those adopted at St. Louis and Omaha.
The Democrats endorsed the Chicago
platform.
A joint conference committee report
ed in favor of calling the fusion party
independent Democratic" The Dem
ocrats adopted the name, authorized a
committee to name candidates for COVER
nor, attorney general, secretary of state,
justice of the supreme court and one
railroad commissioner for the Demo-
Gratis and adjourned.
The PopuliSts debated the adoption
of the name till midnight without
reaching a decision. The word Dem
ocrat''is the cause of their disa greement
Neither party can get on the official
ballot except by petition if the fusion
schedule fails
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DELEGATE FROM HAWAII.
Elected by National League of Re
publican Clubs.

Omaha, July 13.-Facing a stage dec
GRATED with a profusion of cut flowers
and palms and Old Glory under the
folds Of a flag that waved in the breeze
of an electric fan, the delegates to the
national League of Republican clubs
came to order an hour later than the
schedule called for. The decorations of
BOyd's theater are most elaborate.
President Crawford called the conven-
ton to order and a prayer by Rev.
Fletcher M Sisson of the HanscOm
Park Methodist church was followed by
the reading of the official call by Sec
rotary Slime
J. L. Webster of Omaha, delivered a
warm address of welcome on behalf Of
Nebraska and President Charles E.
Winter of the Nebraska state league
spoke for his organization, he in turn
being followed by Mayor Frank E.
Moores, who spoke for Omaha. These
were followed by President L. J. Craw-
ford of the National League who deliv-
cred his annual address.
At the close of President Crawford's
speech telegram of congratulation
was sent TO President Mckinley.
Robert W. Single of Honolulu was
elected as delegate from Hawaii amid
cheers for the new territry.
There will be no evening session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
LIBEL SUIT DROPPED.
No 8 Against the State Journal Falls
With a Dull Thud.

The libel suit for $4,000, or some such
a matter, filed in the district court some
months ago by one Ben Perkins against
Dransdeld & Dick and Frank P. MacLen-
nan, proprietor of the State Journal, has
been dismissed by Judge Hazen.
Perkins took exceptions to a statement
made by the State Journal that he was a
discharged policeman. He was discharged
just the same. He filed poverty afi-
davit and thought he had nothing to lose
and $4,000 to gain, maybe He or his
lawyers. Frank Herald and A. NJ. Thomas.
Evidence was presented to the court
that Perkins was not as poverty strick-
en- as he pretended to be. 1t was shown
that he had property. Upon learning
this Judge Hazen ordered him to file
security for costs. This Perkins failed
to do. Perkins never had any case and
he knew he had none
This disposes of the eighth and last
libel suit against the State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
WATER MAIN CUT.
Thought to Be the One Which Sup
plies Santiago.

Juragua, July 13.-Malarial fever con-
tinues to give the physicians trouble
but so far only one death has resulted.
Mr.. Nicholas Fish will leave for the
north tomorrow with the bodies of
Hamilton, Fish, Jr., and Captain Cap
ron, who were killed with the Rough
Riders in battle.
The men of General I4awton's divis-
ion yesterday cut large water main
which is believed to be the source of
the water supply of Santiago.
few deserters who came out of
Santiago today reported that the city's
water supply is scant and of very bad
quality.
from the Spanish forces are untrue A
few deSerters reach the American lines
almost daily but there have not been a
hundred deserters from the Spaniards
in all.
In case of an attack on the part of
the fleet it is probable that some of the
troops from the Yale will be landed
west of MORO castle to join General
Lawton's division. A landing could be
easily effected near CabanaS, five miles
west of the harbOr entrance.
Gen. Shafter telegraphed to Washing
ton today in regard to the extreme
privatiOns suffered by the IS, 900 Santi-
ago refugees now at Ell Caney and he
received a reply directing him not to as
sumo the responsibility of their MAIN
tenance but to give them such food as
he can spare from the soldiers stores
Already % 500 rations have been given
them, but these are exhausted as we'll
as the provisions sent by Miss Clara
Barton, in behalf of the Red Cross So
ciety.
The conditions of affairs in the camp
Of the refugees is terrible and if it con-
tinues many people will starve to DEATH
Up to date eight persons have died. The
churches are being used as hospitals.
One of them contains 1877 persons. A
very old woman committed suicide to-
day in her distress, killing herself with
a machete.
Gen. Wheeler has recommended the
following officers in his cavalry division
for gallantry in action:
Brigadier General Carroll, Colonel
Sumner, Major Vessels, Major Lebord
Major Whit, Captain Halves. Captain
Hartman, Lieutenant Andrews, Captain
Beckham, Lieutenant Colonel Dorset
Major Darlington, Captain West, Cap
tain Dickinson, Captain VIM. Astor
Chanler and his aides, Lieutenants
Steele, Reeves and Wheeler.
He also compliments Mr.. Mestes, his
Cuban volunteer aide for conspicuous
service.
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at 75a4c. sold off to zoe, then rose to 759sc.
September started 3sG1ac up at 6814@3sc,
declined to .6S]Sc.. advanced to 68$sG1Sc,,
then reacted to 6S1s@Ac;
wheat caused good ADVANCE am yne in Pal CORN
September opened &c higher at 329sc, de-
clined to 3214 C., rose to 3212Q5sc, then sold
off to 323sd12c.
OATS-Oats developed strength as a re-
suit of the upturn in the other grains.
September opened sake higher at 1884 a
zsc, declined to 1912c, then rallied to
195s6Ac.
Provisions Higher prices for hogs
at the yards and a good cash trade re-
ported by packers strengthened provis-
ions. September pork opened &c higher
at $1O.171a and declined to S1O.121h0l0.15.
September lard started 5@55Ac up at S. 613h,
September ribs began 21aG716c better at
s. go e. 5;75 Ia and I, ranged at those figures
RYE-JuIy, 46!4c; September. 431zc.
F'LAX-CaSh. 1.041@.
TIMOTHY-JulV 81 So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-13
Chicago livestock Market.

chicago, july 113.
HOGS-Estimated receipts today, 25 600;
left over from yesterday, 1850. Market
active, averaging 10c higher. Light, 50. 100
4.0215 mixed, $3S5Q4.O5; heavy, $3.85Q4-15;
rough, So 85I3.9O.
CATTLE-Receipts, 500. Market steady
to strong. Beeves. $415d 5.35; cows and
heifers. $2.5Od475: Texas steers, $3.6Od4-6O;
stockers and feeders, SO. 1905. 65.
SHEEP-Receipts, 10000. Market strong
to Toe higher. Natives, $3.25Q5; westerns,
$4G4.S0; lambs, $4d6.5O.
Yesterdays official:
HOGS-Receipts. %, 100; shipments, 4,09S.
CATTLE-Receipts, 3,115; shipments, l.
sHEEP-Receipts 1913; shipments. l.
Estimated receipts of hogs for tomor-
row, 81, 600.
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BROWNS ARE SOLD.
St Louis Club Passes From Chris Won
der Ahe's Control

ST. Louis. July 13-The Post-Dispatch is
authority for the statement that the ST.
Louis Browns have been sold to Edward
Becker, a retired capitalist, and principal
creditor of the club, who will assume
complete control of its affairs. The terms
of the sale were arranged yesterday, but
nothing further than the fact that the
sale has been contaminated has been
made public.
President Muckenfuss, in an interview
today. said that Mr. Becker would become
president of the club, he CMuckenfussl
would be treasurer; that Tim Hurst would
remain as manager and that George Mum
son, the well known sporting writer,
would be asked to accept the position of
secretary and official scorer, which he
once filled with credit. Mr. Becker an
nOunced that he is willing to spend $4,000
to better the clubs condition. Efforts
will be made to buy Pitcher. Corbett of
Baitimore. for whom s., 600 will be offered,
and SWEETS of Boston to play first base.