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The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04

ter wheat receipts were at a low ebb and
movement of spring wheat promises 70
become, lighter. Foreign markets are
disposed to hrmneSs and liquidation mere
is about over We think At any rate, We
believe 1t will be less urgent from now on
Some reaction would seem to be but nat
going to well low in the sixties later on.
CORN continues to decline slowly in
huenced partly by weak wheat markets.
Holders who failed to take advantage Of
the bulge to sell out on the strong spots
are now letting go while their lines are
being taken by the fortunate bulls who
sold out at higher prices Corn has many
friends, is statistically strong and promis-
es to do better. A strong bull party is at
work in corn and it is forceful enough to
affect values when the time is opportune.
OATS weakened in general sympathy
with the balance of the list. The country
and foreigners are bullish, while profess
sionaI operators are playing the bear side.
We think oats are in position where
they might easily do better.
ROVISIONS-Packers are divided on
the provision outlook. some working for
lower speculative market to give them
lower hog markets. Others are disposed
to support speculative values with a view
of getting hedges against cash stuff out
some advance The outside continues
to take little interest in the market and
apparently the speculative demand for
investment has been supplied at present.
Its dull dragging market at best and
not enough general trade in 1t to warrant
any opinion. J. +. HARRIS.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
DID CY WRITE +?
John Steele Says a Nan From Troy
Addressed Remarkable Letter
to Funston,

John Steele, the Twentieth Kansas
wa correspondent, let out a bit Of po-
liticaI information, while talking to a
Copeland county crowd Thursday even
ing.
The question turned upon the success
of General Funston and some one sug-
tested that politicians were trying to
claim the credit for his success and
subsequent promotions.
mo one would dare do that" said
one of the gentlemen.
AT least one did try to claim the
honor" said Mr.. Steele.
Every ear was on the alert at once.
who, I would like to know, had the
nerve to do that" said Charles F. Scott.
Il don't care to say" replied Steele,
''but the man wrote General Funston
a letter, claiming the honor for his pro-
motions"
"Who was hep demanded a dozen in
terested politicians.
Il will not say replied Steele, ''but
his address is Troy
It was evident who was meant at
once, but no one said any thing more.
Pension Agent Cy Leland, who was
undoubtedly the person meant, is not
in Topeka today and could not be seen.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
FORAKER FEARS JONES
Admits That He Has Doubts of Re-
publican SUCCESS This Fan.

Toledo, o.. Nov. 4.-Senator ]. B. For
aker closed the Republican campaign
here. Asked as to Nash's prospects he
said:
Il have no hesitance in saying that I
have some fears for the success for the
Republican ticket, this fall, not on ac-
count of the opposition of the Demo-
cratic nominee but for the sentiment
for Mayor Jones, the non-partisan can
didate. have found the sentiment is
spreading rapidly.
Two weeks ago in Cincinnati the
name of Jones was scarcely heard. I
did not think from all the talk heard
that he would cut any figure in the
fight. There were only a few of his sup
porters known to the party managers.
But this has changed.
I have found in the past week eS-
pecially that the Jones sentiment has
of Cincinnati has seemed to be seized
with 1T. In finally became so strong
that determined to find out to what
extent 1t had affected the labOring ele-
ment and, seeing the straw votes pub
lished by the Jones people, l sent a
man from my office to one of the factor
les and there interviewed the employees.
found that SO of the men would ex-
press no opinion at all, and of the re-
than tWO-thirdS were for Jones. Nc
Lean and Nash seemed to be about
equally divided after Jones was count
ed.
It do not know to what extent this
will spread through the state, but l
know the situation is anything but en-
couraging with such things going on"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.

chicago, NOV. f.
WHEAT-Better cables than expected
and light domestic receipts gave a firm
tone to wheat today. There was little
effort to do business however. Trade was
confined almost entirely to scalpers and
the market was extremely sluggish in
consequence with fluctuations within the
narrowest possible limits December open
ed 7sc higher at 6S3sQ6S42e and kept within
ceived us cars, "a of which graded con-
cars compared with 1874 for the cores
ments to Europe during the week were
900 bushels.
CORN-Light receipts strengthened
ed slightly under scattered liquidation.
Trade was excessively dull the pit being
almost entirely deserted. Receipts 265 cars
December opened unchanged at 302zc and
declined to 305sc.
OATS followed the other grains. Ship
ping houses sold Sparingly. Receipts 203
cars. December opened unchanged at
223sd221&c and eaSed off to 22ssc.
PROVISIONS-An excellent cash meat
demand and steady prices at the yards
strengthened provisions. January pork
opened shade higher at 50 .7215 advanced
to $9.771a and reacted to 50. 7212GI9. rs. jan
uary lard and ribs ruled a. shade higher at
s.. .25G5. .271a and 81 95614. .9715 respectively.
F'LAX-Cash northwest $1.2S15; south
west 81 -28; DECEMBER $1.28; May S.2Saz
November $1.27.
RYE-December 52c; May 546541kc.
BARLEY-CaSh 36Q44c.
TIMOTHY-November 81. %.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
CORNER IN BROOM CORN.
Combine Secures 10000 Tons and
Prices Shoot Upward.

Chicago, Nov. 4.-The broom corn
crop of the country has been practical
" cornered. w. L. Roseboom and A. J.
Klein of this city. are the chief mani
pulators in the corner, and associated
with them in the deal are G. s Tar
box and Thomas Lyons, of Arcolay Ill !;
Oscar I. AIerkie, Paris, Ill; F. F. Mey-
er, Louisville, Ky.,and Augustus Rosen-
berger and F. J. Ritz, of Evansville,
Ind
They have incorporated the Union
Broom Supply company, with head
quarters in this city, to handle the cor
ner. For a month past they have had
agents securing Illinois, Iowa, Kansas,
Oklahoma Missouri and other states,
and they have bought up all the stock
in farmers hands at prices ranging
from $50 to S11O ton. OF the $4,000
tons of broom corn harvested in this
country in September the combine"
has secured 10000 tons, at cost of ap-
DrOximately 81, ,250, 900. Broom corn now
commands price of $140 to $16O ton.
The manipulators expect to clear 81,
100000 on the corner. The price, it is
declared, will be boosted within few
days as high as the lucky possessors of
the new crop see fit to put it. Broom
corn dealers of this city who have not
laid in a supply expect to pay dearly
for their stock.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
REVOLVING CRUELTY.
Sick Wife Makes Serious Charge
Against Husband.

Mrs. Mary B. Stumbaugh, wife Of
Shawnee county farmer, today filed a
suit in the district court, through her
attorneys, Harvey & Harvey, for di-
vorce from her husband, George w.
Stumbaugh.
Mrs. Stumbaugh says she was mar
ried to her husband in 1859, and they
now have one son. She is afflicted with
a cancerous growth and a tumor, and
for the past four months she has been
confined to her bed. She says that in
September her husband refused to keep
a hired girl or nurse to care for her, al
though we'll able to afford it, and that
he told her she could not recover and
would have to die, and that it was use
less to spend any money for her care
or treatment. She claims that he re-
fused to provide her with medical aid
or care other than he himself gave her.
At length she asked to be removed to
the home of a Mrs. Hopkins, whom she
had reared, and now she brings suit for
her husband from dispOsing of his prop
erty.
She says that she herself owns 80
acres of land, worth So, 5O0 which she
inherited from her father, and which
her son has been farming, without pay
ing rent, for several years. The family
homestead is worth $4,000, and they
have another farm on which 81, 500 has
been paid, besides 81, 500 worth of other
property.
The son, S. F. Stumbaugh, is made
defendant in the suit to keep him from
dispOsing of any of the property.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
Jersey Lily's Latest Husband.

LLondon Gable New York Journa1.1
Mrs. Langtry and her latest husband,
the comic and calIow Hugo de Battle,
it is believed have separated forever,
going their respective way and vowing
never to see each other again. The
popular account of the quarrel is to the
effect that de Battle was jealous.
Neither the bride nor the bridegroom
will talk about the matter, but there
is no lack of conversation as to 1t. Their
extreme reticence is cOunterbalanced by
the IoQuaciOusnesS of members of the
atrical and social circles. These are
talking very freely and telling all sorts
of sensational and interesting stories
about the de Battle menage.
Mrs. Langtry dined last night at the
Savoy restaurant with a big man wear
ing a large muStache. They had the
best dinner the place could supply, and
laughed and chatted uprOariOusly, evil
IDENTIFY not depressed by any thought of
Young de Battle, who is described by
acquaintances as biting his nails and
having his valet kick him around the
block whenever he thinks OF his mar
riage.
Mrs Iangtry has not been seen in
public with de Battle for a week. The
gossips place the period of their quar-
rel as a week ago. Mrs Langtry, how
ever, has shown no evidence of being
discOnsolate. She is continually seen
about with men of London's merry
world
Sir Henry PercevaI de Battle. the
irate father OF Mrs. LanSJry DrlOe-
groom, is a crusty old sOlGier- 1t is
said that when the youth married he
had his sons effects thrown out of the
windows by the servants. Then he went
to his lawyers and made a new will,
leaving out all reference in it to Hugo.
1t is asserted that after signing it he
exclaimed: Il almost wish that would
die right now, so that the will would
take effect"
Apparently young de Battle has lost
not only his fortune, but his wife. 1t is
not plain that he now has any means
of livelihood.
1t is understood that young de Battle
was greatly shocked when he diScOv-
cred that his wife was in the habit Of
mildly flirting with men friends. He
had gathered, it is said, that she was
the pink of propriety-in fact, she had
told him so herself The awakening
came and the callow youngster, who
believed himself the object of a grand
passion, had his hands held by his
friends while he sat up all night with
ice on his head and gazed blankly into
vacancy, pondering on what might have
been.
Mrs Langtry is not a woman ad-
dicted to maudlin sentiment. She re-
CARDS the situation from a jocular
standpoint 1t is said that like May
Yohe, she invariably makes a point Of
referring to her husband as 1T"
Young de Battle has three sisters
Mrs. Harry Lawson, Lady Crossley and
Mrs. McCalmont-and they are wealthy.
1t is believed that he may get up a
subscription among them for his sup
port this winter.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
JEFFRIES AND SHARKEY... i.
The Champion Pays Tribute to the
Sailors Work - sharkey In
consolable

COney Island, Nov. 4.-When seen in
his dressing room after the contest,
Jefries said:
'Sharkey is the hardest and best man
ever met and hardly expect to meet
better man in the future. Within six
months I have met and defeated the
best two men in the world, and will now
take a long rest, probably nine months
or q year. Never again will fight un-
der the same conditions. The heat from
the lights overhead tended to take away
great deal of my steam and the glare
from the nOOr weakened my eyes. My
left arm, the one that was injured while
training. gave out in the fourth round,
and could not use it properly for the
rest of the battle, or the result would
have been different, for I think could
game man and hard to beat, but
had not thought Of any different result
at any time during the battle. After
my rest, which I think the public will
agree that deserve. 1 will again be
ready to meet any and all who aspire to
my title"
Sharkey was inconsolable and cried
like child when he went to his
quarters, and refused to talk but Tom
- OROurke, his manager, expressed the
opinion that the sailor should have re-
ceived the decision. He said that two
of Sharkey'S ribs were broken and that
during the last four rounds Toms left
hand was useless, having been broken
on Jeffries' head.
Although the decision was against
him, he said Sharkey would I.ot give up,
but would seek another match, and the
next time the result would be different
But l don't think this fellow will
want to tackle Tom again." said
O'ROurke. I'll keep after Tom,
though, until he agrees to another
meeting or make him crawl"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
SHARKEY is BITTER.
Says Decision Was.Unfair and Jeffries
Unscienced = Siler's Opinion.

New York, Nov. 4.-Sharkey said to a
reporter today that he would, during
the day post a check for $4,000 for an
other bout with Jeffries. Sharkey said:
Jeffries did not win that fight. Giving
the decision to him was the rankest
kind of a robbery and Jeffries was not
the only man who was in on the deal
either.
"It was the rankest kind of a steal.
Why that big stiff was laying all over
me half the time fouling me time and
again. I asked him to break away and
he wouldn't. 1t was more like wrestling
than anything else"
"Jeffries said you fouled him. said
one Of those present.
Hes liar" exclaimed Sharkey. ct
never fOuled him"
what do you think of Jeffries as a
fighter and how does he compare with
other men you have been up against? %
Hes a big kid. All he's got is
strength He doesn't know anything
about fighting at all. He hasn't got the
least bit of science. He knows how to
wrestle and that's about all he does
know. He can't fight and I'll bet he
doesn't hold that belt a year"
George Siler, who acted as referee in
last nights bout said today:
"Sharkey put up a great fight, but he
was out-generaled by Jeffries, who
fought a clean cut battle and out
pointed Sharkey throughout, with the
exception of a few rounds. Sharkey at
times was aggressive and led often, but
many of his blows which may have ap-
peared to land on Jeffries went wide of
the mark. Sharkey in his desire to win
resOrted to questionable tactics 1t was
ever seen, and think it will be a life
time before such another battle takes
place. Both men showed gameness and
their endurance was almost marvel
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
LEAvENwoRTHs GREETING.
Company G. Welcomed Home by
Cheering Thousands


Leavenworth Nov. 4-The home COM
ing of company was made a gala oc-
casion in Leavenworth. The members
were met at the union depot by vast
crowd, amidst salvos of hurrahs, ,shrieks
of whistles, clangor of bells and stirring
music of bands. after being driven
through the principal streets of the
city in carriages, they were banqueted
by the citizens A general reception FOL
lowed the banquet at Turner hall, dur
ing which many speeches were made by
prominent citizens and members of the
company.
When the train arrived at noon there
was pandemonium. Everyone was
cheering and all We're surging to find
their friends. 1t was some time before
escorted to the carriages which await
ed them. About 12:45 the parade
moved.
At the head of the procession was
troop B, Sixth cavalry, commanded by
Lieutenant A V. P. Anderson. Thenfol-
lowed a company of the First infantry
and members of the Soldiers Home and
Of the G. A. R., and of Platte City
camp No. 72S, United Confederate vet
Grams. These acted as an escort to the
company. The line of carriages carry
ing the company was followed by the
high school cadets of this city, the Cam
den Point cadets, of Camden Point,
Mo; Company No. 8, Uniform Rank
K. of P, (Of which Captain Albright
was captain) the police department of
the city, the police patrol wagon, gay
with flags and filed with little girls
singing America and other patriotic
songs; the city fire department, gayIy
decorated, and unorganized citizens in
carriages.
On the parade's breaking up the COM
pany was driven to Turner hall and
banquet served to them and to the pu-
pills of the Camden Point female or
phans' school and the Camden Point ca
diets. The banquet was served in the
dining room by Caterer Tony Giaco-
mine. The stage of the main hall was
gayly decorated. The entire wings and
proscenium were covered with bunting.
The stage was outlined with chrysan-
themumS and palms.
When all had finished dining the com
pany assembled on the stage and were
welcomed by ex-United States Senator
Caldwell. Col. D. R. Anthony Sr fol-
lowed with a five minute talk in which
he complimented the company upon it's
record. Capt. Albright was called for
and was greeted with prolonged cheers.
He thanked the people of Leavenworth
for their welcome and told of some of
the important movements in which the
company participated.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
INCREASE OUR FLEET.
American Interests to Be Cared For al
Colon.

Colon.
New York, Nov. "A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Under orders issued by Secretary
Long, the Dolphin will sail on Sunday
for La Guayra, Venezuela The Dol
phin will carry a detachment of men
intended for the cruiser Detroit, and
shocid the situation in Colombia re-
quire the presence of man of war, she
will remain at La Guayra while the
Detroit proceeds to either Carthagena
or Colon. The Scorpion will leave on
November s for Colon, so that within
a few week this government will have
an ample force in South American Wa
ters to protect American interests.
No word has been received from Min
lister Loomis, at Caracas. or Comman-
der Hemphill, of the Detroit, regarding
the revolt inaugurated by Hernandez
against De Castro, and it is therefore
presumed that nothing has occurred to
show that De Castro is in any danger
of suffering defeat The de Castro fac
tion is recognized as the de facto gov
ernment only and will not be formally
recognized until a majority of the peo-
pie obey the laws and regulations OF the
new adminiStra tiOn.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
DEMOCRATIC IDEAS,
Of the National Committee, to Be Ex-
pressed by q Chicago Publication.

Chicago, Nov. 4.-The Chronicle tomor-
row will say: The first number of the
Democratic National Bulletin, the weekly
publication of the Democratic national
committee, will appear today under the
auspices of its new editor, Sam R Cook
1t will be chiefly remarkable for its fall
ure to discuss the silver question, except
in one or two unimportant paragraphs
which were inserted to justify columns
The articles which it will contain will
deal altogether with trusts and imperial
ism, and it is understood to be Mr.. Cook
policy to limit the discussion of public
questions in the Bulletin to these two is
sues and matter effecting the national
administration so long as he performs
the duties of editor. The significant
thing about the omission of silver articles
from the Bulletin is that Mr.. Cook is sup
posed to be acting under orders from the
chiefs of the national committee. He
said yesterday in speaking of his work as
editor:
Il will endeavor, in preparing matter
for publication in the Bulletin to repre-
sent faithfully the. ideas. of a majority of
the members of the national committee.
The aim of the Bulletin will be to dissem-
mate ideas on current questions that are
likely to be features Of the next national
campaign"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
WELCOMED HOME.
Continued from First PageO

after which a grand banquet was
and veterans Of the Spanish war were
invited guests.
After the banquet, rousing patriotic
addresses were delivered by J. r. Bur
ton and P. E. Gregory. In the evening,
a fine display of fireworks was given
and the city was brilliantly Illuminated.
The decorations were the finest in the
history Of the city. On Oak street
large arch was erected and decorated
with pictures of Funston, Metcalf and
members of company z, and ilustra-
tiOns of the history of the company.
In the evening this arch was lighted
up with red, white and blue electric
lights.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
LAKE STEAMERS COLLIDE.
Directly Under Chicago Harbor Lights
Signals Misunderstood.

Chicago. Ill, Nov. 4.-The big lake
steamers Lehigh and Lewiston collided
last night directly under the red and
white flashes of the harbor light at the
end Of the Long breakwater. 1t was
a matter of only an inch or two which
saved both boats from going down. The
money loss, counting loss Of time, will
amount to $25, ,O0O
The captains misunderstood the sig
nails exchanged, the next instant the
Lew iston struck the Lehigh a terrific
blow just forward the after gangway
The great timbers were splintered up
like kindling wood and the bow of the
Lewiston forced itself through the steel
plates which form the hull Of the An
chOr liner
The Lewiston had her bow cut to
pieces and a team of horses could have
been driven abreast through the break,
which extended far below the water
line.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
WOULD GO TO AFRICA.
Many Responses to a Mysterious
Advertisement.


Washington, Nov. 4.-FOr a time this
morning the patent Office looked like A
recruiting station and the chief clerk
was kept busy answering questions
concerning an advertisement which in
vited all able-bodied men with military
experience who desired to go to the
TransvaaI to apply to Gustav Theil-
kuhl, who is a laborer in the patent Of
fee.
In the advertisement the applicants
were directed to call at No. us Eighth
street N. w. One of the applicants
said he had been there and was re-
ferred to the patent Office, where TheiI-
kuhl was employed
A reporter endeavored to find TheiI-
lzuhl today, but learned that he was off
on leave. One of the Watchmen said he
understood TheilkuhI was organizing a
regiment to go to South Africa to fight
the British.
The matter was brought to the atten-
tiOn Of the chief clerk of the depart
ment, who, in turn. referred it to As
Sistant Commissioner Greeley. The lat
ter promptly ordered an investigation
and TheiIkuhl will be called upon for
an explanation.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
DOUBLE LIABILITY LAW.
Judge Phillip Important Decision
In q Defunct Bank Case.

Jefferson City, Mo, Nov. 4.-Judge
Phillips of the federal court today rem
dered an opinion in the case of Perry
L. Deweese, receiver of the First Ma
tional bank of Sedalia, against stock
holders of the bank to enforce the col
lection of the last 25 per cent of their
stock under the double liability law for
national banks.
Judge Phillips held in effect that it
is the duty of the comptroller of the
currency to inform himself of the
amount of money he will need to meet
all claims and then he must levy and
collect an assessment sufficient to meet
them at one time, and that when he
has collected an assessment this is a
bar to further assessments.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
Abilene Couraine Meet.

Abilene, Kan. Nov. 4-The Central Kan
sas coursing meet of three days closed
Friday afternoon with final races in the
leading stakes. In the puppy stake first
and second moneys were divided between
Rustic Beauty, owned by Henitz of Cot
tonwood Falls, and Krag JOrgensen, own
ed by Hoffman and Jackson of Enterprise.
Gretchen, owned by j. r. Ragan of Utica,
Neb., was third. The all age stake was
won by Phoebe, owned by Henitz. Star
Pointer, owned by Harness of Delevan,
won second, and Fleeta7 owned by Dud-
icy Foy,r ana 5i,Ni Lay y SenteF' Ihiee
throughout and had a far larger attend
ance than was expected, seventy dogs
being there.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-04
WELCOME CORPORAL LONG.
Citizens of olivet Give a Returned
Soldier Gold Watch.

Olivet. Nov. 4.-The entire population
for miles around turned out today to
welcome home Corporal Ed Long of
company L, of the Twentieth Kansas.
Addresses of welcome and patriotic
LYMAN Griegs s F. Robertson and
Guy Farley. Corporal Long also en-
tertained the audience with some of his
thrilling experiences IN the Philippines
At the conclusion of the exercises
Corporal Long was presented a beauti-
full and costly gold watch. The Mel
verp band enterspersed the exercises
with stirring music and the people were
wild with enthusiasm.