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BRADsTREET's REVIEW.
The General Trade situation Con-
tfnues Encouraging-

New York. July 21.-Bradstreet's toner
row will say: The general trade situation
has apparently lost nothing in strength.
The aggregate of midsummer business is
OF an unprecedented volume and signs ot
expansion in the demand for fall and VIII
ter goods increase. Prices, except for the
cereals, coffee raw sugar and some dairy
products, are either firmly held or tend
upward Notable among those advancing
are pork products, petroleum, copper, tin,
tin plate. and raw wool, while the list OF
products unchanged includes refined sugar.
hides leather. lead, and cotton. Indus
trial activity continues at the maximum
Crop prospects are encouraging, the move
ment OF grain to market is Of immense vol
ume, and railroad earnings consequently
continue TO show large increases over pre-
ceding years. Iron and steel retain all OF
their old strength and while prices at
the East are unchanged further advances
in crude and manufactured material are
noted at Chicago. Several mills at the
West are reported idle because of lack OF
material. In textile circles the situation
is one Of undated strength, but partic-
ulariy SO In wool and woolen goods. Quo
tations for fine grades are consequently
higher all around. Raw cotton witnessed
a temporary spurt earlier in the week on
reports OF dry weather in the South At
lantic States, but needed rains have i'm
proved the outlook, while In the Missis-
sippi valley and in Texas, outside Of the
flooded district, the crop situation is in
a high degree favorable.
Business failures for the week number
17i...,ss compared with ia last week, 1888
In the cpfrespondinE week OF last year
go ID 1897. ESQ IN 1896. and 23s in 1896"
Nsy York. July 21--Hun's review to-
Of bissbsEw saatlnSt }onsiacing' failures failures
are the ys3Allsst ever known for the sea-
solyent Payments through clearing houses
isst year aud s2s per cent lager than ip
retataf OF 81 post vsn5erful year 10 the
sss $1,000 Y Ssiue ot.tAs great staples ex-
inersase 81 kSout ssSopS.boo In other ex-
ports. Mostly uiantfattures. Imports
greatly increased IN raw materials for
manufacture, but materially decreased in
most other products. 4 continued and
heavy excess of merchandise exports is
fofeshAdo~ed. Fear OF deficient crops has
been buried under Western receipts from
farnis amounting to 1851. 046 bushels of
wheat for the month thus far against
S.f73. los last year. Prices declined charply
with Assurance OF ample supplies, wheat
8 cents. and corn 2 IA, which is the more
significant in view of the previous heavy
experts of both. Cotton also is going
abroad largely, though the price remains
SIS cents Pig iron has not advanced this
week Failtfes for the week have been
145 against 207 In the United States, ard
% in Canada against II last year"
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DAGGETT & DUGAN DENY 1T.
They Claim They Have Not Violated
the Street Cleaning Contract

the Street Cleaning Contract.
Messrs. Daggett Dugan yesterday filed
a lengthy reply to the Communication
which they received from the District
Commissioners earlier in the week direct
ing them to show cause before noon yes
terday why they failed to follow the speci-
hcations of their contract for cleaning the
streets OF the city. as alleged in a special
report by the Superintendent of Street
sweeping, Mr.. Stutler. The statement de-
MES very vigorously all the allegations
made by Mr.. Stutler and explains certain
matters in connection with their work on
local streets
Mr.. Stutler charged that the contractors
had not paid their men and that in certain
instances the streets were poorly swept.
He furthermore deducted between $500 and
$500 from the amount due the contractors
on account of the alleged violations of
contract and refused to sign vouchers
whereby the contractors might receive the
money due them, exclusive of reductions.
The consequence was the hand swsepers
were not paid for three weeks and a strike
was threatened Before filing their answer
yesterday. Daggett & Dugan placed
money in the hands of their superintend-
ent, J. S. LaRowe, with directions to lay
the workinen for the first half month of
tfeir work AS a matter OF fact, a small
strike did occur about 7:30 o'clock yester-
Gay morning. but it was concluded by noon
or shortly thereafter, and the white wings"
returned to their labor
The contractors deny, in their reply,
that they have compelled their workmen
to labor more than the District did. SO
far as its men were concerned. when hand
cleaning was experimented with. They
even assert that their own sweepers
averaged about 7,7I square yards each.
which was less space than the District
men were forced to cover and keep clean
daily, The contractors also deny that any
The times., 1899-07-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NoTICE-The Halls of the An
clients. 1312-1S New York Avenue, will
be open during the months of July and Au-
gust between the hours of a. m. and s
p. m daily Sundays excepted) Admis-
sion during July and August, 25c. Excel
lent opportunity for study OF history. Lee
ture at 4:30 each day
FRANKLIN W. SMITH, President.
jy1 tu tbs
RHEUMATISM and Gout cured by MeGl-
cal Gymnastic. Consultation free. Call at
the Gymnastic Institute 20 Third Street
northeast. JOHN f. RUEBSAM DIR. NJ Ph
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REED MAY NOT BE HANGED.
His Sentence Likely TO he Comm ed
to Imprisonment for Life

Although the motion for d new trial in
the case of William Reed colored. convict
ed of murder, has been overruled and the
warrant for execution issued, there is good
foundation for the assertion that the mur-
derer Will not be hanged
Reed was charged with the murder OF
Elizabeth Logan, also colored, and his
defence was insanity. a number of wit
nesses who had known the accused since
boyhood testified that Reed was always
considered peculiar" Besides, it was also
proven that several OF the prisoners near
relatives had either died there or we're
still confined in institutions for the care
and treatment OF the insane.
For these reasons. 1t is understood that
the District Attorney has recommended
the communication of the death penalty on
the gallows to Imprisonment in the peni-
Tertiary for life. However, until the Pres
ident takes some action in refernce to the
appeal for clemency the preparations for
the execution of the murderer will be con-
tInued
The times., 1899-07-22
The HeaithfuI Qualities of .p,1es

OF all frnit the apple takes the chief rank
One of its greatest advantages is its almost uni
versal adaptation to all climates II requires
also no especially good soil, and in unfavorsble
weather yields a proportionately larger return
for the attention bestowed upon il than any other
fruit. Another great advantage OF the apple is
the ease with which it is preserved. OF all fruits
too, il is the most nutritious, being the richest
of all in sugar and aIbuInen. The fattening
qualities Of sweet apples is proverhial among
farmers, whose children are especially noticeable
ior the plumpness OF their ferns during the sea j..
son OF this frait. II you eat apples you will
only get fat in certain times of the year, but
il you drink HeuIich's beer you will always be
fat. Phone six-;hriy-four. Arlington Bottling
Co., for case of Maerzen, Senate, or Lager, and
drink a cool glass with every meal and you will
soon notice the beneficial change in your health.
The times., 1899-07-22

nominee is concerned. the friends of the
different aspirants for the judicial robe
are all equally confident that their par
ticular favorite will be given the honor.
Without Offering any reason for it.
everybody seems to be agreed that the
President will make the appointment on
next Monday or Tuesday. 1t is also stated
that Senator McComas has an appointment
with Mr.. Mckinley on Monday. and many
are of the opinion that the appointment of
the successor to Justice Cox will not be
made until after the conference between
the President and the eSnator from Mary
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instructions were ever given the men
either by foremen, or by any other en-.
pioye, to have work skipped over in any
manner so that it might lie finished quickly.
They also deny that Superintendent Slut
Ter had any right to deduct 1886 from their
earnings.
In brief. the statement tends to refute
all the allegations made by the District
Superintendent of Street Cleaning
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DEATH OF j. R. SUTTON, JR.
Son of Hnrbormnster sutton Pass,

Son of Hnrbormaster sutton PASSES
Away.
]. p. Sutton. jr., died at the home OF
his father, Harbormaster ]. R. Sutton. at
1913 Eighth Street northwest, at a late
hour last night The young man had suf-
fered with consumption for many months.
but his death came as a shock to the
bereaved family The deceased was for u
long time a member of the firm of Rad
cliffe & Sutton. auctioneers. and was prom
inent in business and social circles He
was a member of the Washington Light
Infantry. Columbia Lodge, No. 3, and
Mount Vernon Chapter No. 3, F. A. A. NJ.
The funeral services will be in charge OF
the above lodges. and will occur on Monday
next.
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FUNDS FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS.
The Texas Relief Committee Is Re-
ccINInG Much Encnurnpc cement

The Texas Womens Relief Committee
is continuing the work of canvassing the
city for subscriptions to be devoted to the
feed sufferers of that State, and consider
able encouragement has been given the
requests made to the business men Of
Washington. who have responded literally.
Meetings CT the committee are held each
afternoon at O'Clock at the headquarters,
1917 II Street northwest, when the work
is mapped out and plans for raising funds
discussed. Yesterday the committee was
able to send 1000 to Governor Sayers in
reply to the appeal made for immediate
assistance. Contributions are brought or
sent hourly to John Joy Edison. Treasurer
OF the Texas relief committee, as practical
tokens Of Washington's sympathy and
generosity, and the funds have now reach
ed large figure
letter was received from Representa-
tive Hawley. yesterday. stating that re-
mittance OF 81, 600 had been sent Governor
York and that he hoped to raise more funds
in that city. Arrangements have been COM
pleted with Chief Pcstoffice Inspector Clum
to deliver a lect---s on Alaska fer the ben
eft of the food sufferers about the last of
this morEh. An -endeavN- will be made to
have the Marine Band furnish the music
at the lecture, which will be given at one
of the theatres. call has been made by
Commissioner John b. Wight, Chairman
cf the Neneral Texas Relief Committee.
for meNting at o'clock Tuesday after
neon at the Beard of Trade rooms. The
following subscriptions have been received
by John JOY Edison. Treasurer of the re-
lief committee.
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Cor,mitted to ST. EIizabctb,,

Sandeford VI. Webster. upon his own petition
was yesterday recommended to st. Elizabeth's
Asylum for the Insane. lie many years ago
committed TO the asylum but was in January
1896 released and his wife appointed committee
to take charge Of him and his estate.
The times., 1899-07-22
THE JUsTIcEsHrP.

The President May Make the Ap-
pointmenf Eariy Next Week.
The oily thing undetermined by the
knowing 6hes in connection with the ap-
poiptfnent OF @ sueeessor to Justice Cox
is the day when tie nomination will be
made by the President So far as the
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lypewriters Rented,
$3.50 per month.
Delivered With table.
The Typewriter Exchange,
1905 F Street N. w.
ElIED.

Died.
JENNIEGS-on Friday, July 81 1850 at
p. m, BERTHA 5. JENNINGS. aged twenty
eight Yeas, beloved wife OF Joseph Jennings, at
her residence, 1851 Four-and-a half Street south
west.
Notice of funeral hereafter It
SUTToN-on Friday, July 2I, 1853. at g:i5
O'clock p. m, J. ROBERT. son of j. r. and
Mary Z. sutton, aged thirty years
Notice Of funeral hereafter. 1t
SACKEY-Departed this life. Thursday, July
20, 1899. GEORGE SACKEY, at his late resi-
dence, 5ls Third Street southwest.
Funeral from his late residence SATURDAY,, july
%. at $50 a. IN. Requiem mass a; ST; Dom
inic's Church, at a. IN. lnterment at Mt
Olivet- Friends and relatives invited to attend
May his soul rest in peace. 1t
C0NNELL-Cn Tuesday. July u, 1850. at
O'Clock a. m, MAY CoNNELL. aged four wears
and months. the youngest daughter of
William T. and Lizzie f. C0nnell from the re-
suit of burns. at her parents residence IS X
Street northeast
Funeral Saturday, June %, at p m, from
her paLenls ICslIence Item
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-21
hat WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL
The Owner Tried to Economise, But
Her Efforts Net with Fear
ful Results.

This 10 q plain, unvarnished story Of Q
lady who trimmed her own hat, She
was endeavoring to economic and con-
ceiyed the brilliant idea that by purchas.
ing the trimmings and the frame she could
construct hat that would be quite a. hide.
Gus a. the ordinary or extraordinary mil
linery creation and at much less cost. So
she made dozen or more trips downtown
and finally had gathered together trunk
full Of bits Of ribbon, steel buckles, gauze'
barbed wire, varnish, bicycle cement, gal.
vanized iron, lincrusta walton and all the
singular ingredients Of o woman's hat, to.
gether with fearful and wonderful frame
that looked much like wire waste basket
after O tug OF war with steam engine:
Then she. haunted the display windows and
changed her mind something like thou.
sand times regarding the manner in which
she would trim that hat.
She sewed on and ripped of the birds SO
often that they looked much bedraggled
and were, indeed, very sad.looking. birds,
but she finally succeeded in assembling the
hat. and then, as she was going on q visit
small city, she wore the magnificent crea.
ton, calculating that they would 60 into
commissions over her hat. And they did:
After they had kissed her several times and
assured her Of their undying love her moth.
err, who is q wise woman, with keen sense
Of the proprieties, babe the elder Of the un.
married sisters ring for the carriage. 81
am so glad to see my dear daughter she
said, that must buy her something. Now,
you drive down to the millinery store and
buy her the prettiest hat there before any
Of her friends see her."
And after the economical daughter had
departed for the millinery store the remain.
ing members Of the family fell upon the
floor and screamed with laughter, for they
knew good thing when they saw it, even
Il they did live in jay town.-Chicago
Chronicle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-21
GUNsAULUS' ANCIENT HORSE.
An Equine Purchase Of the Chicago
Divine In His Youth Which Dis
gusted HIS Father.

Once upon time Rev. Frank Gunsaulus,
the popular preacher, was poor circuit
rider. He travelled from town to town. lift.
ed over the roads in farm wagons and board:
ed round at the houses Of the deacons, and
returning occasionally to his fathers old
farm to spend a few days. His father, so
the story goes, was n rough old chap OF the
uncut diamond sort, with q vocabulary
more expressive than elegant.
Well, at one time young Gunsaulus found
himself in possession OF enough money to
,uy horse. lie thought It would be better
o ride his own animal around the circuit
than to borrow transportation. 1t was q
sorry.looking steed this, but 1t answered
the purpose, and, what was. more to the
point, it was cheap. So after he had bought
Il he rode it home. His father was in the
barnyard when he came in and he looked
critically at the animal.
"Where did ye git that boss, Frank?" he
asked. =. =.
Il bought him cheap, father" said the
"He's a sorry.lookin' critter, must say, "
said the father.
"Well, father" said Frank, you remem
Der that our Saviour rode into Jerusalem on
q worse looking animal than this"
And tie old man looked at the hose again
and said:
burned II don't think it's the same
one."-Chicago Chronicle.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-21
SOLDIER KNEW HOW TO WOO
Having Won the Young womaA's
Consent, He Succeeded with
the Veteran Father.

IT tell you," shouted the old gentleman,
.I'll not give my consent. In not the man
TO buy q pig in poke 81. decide case after
hearing but one side Of It. don't believe
he was ever soldier or ever saw battle in
bis life. ! don't care 80 much for that, but
ifs the false pretenses. I'm o veteran and
know q soldier when see him. Ill give
him marching orders the next time he
"But, papa, see how straight he walks
and what trim figure he has. And he has
told me about lots Of battles"
"Bosh! There haven't been lots OF battles
since has was big enough to fight. tell you
that he's a false alarm. I'll trap him yet.
I'll bet q house and lot that he can't 20
through the manual Of arms"
"But he can. He took cane and showed
ne the whole thing. II was just grand"
"What in creation do you know about It !
You couldn't tell the difference between Q
right shoulder, shift, and a double quick
Did he enlist from Detroit?."
"No, Chicago" =.
20, Of course, some big city where II
would take time to look him up. He's q
fraud"
"Do listen, papa. He knows all about
you grand army people, and says that you're
the finest, bravest, most intelligent military
men that ever kept step to fife and drum.
He likes beans and coffee for cold lunch,
and every night he was here he turned the
lights out at ten just from force OF habit y
"No! And he said that about US vet.
Grams, hey! Well, I'll have talk with your
mother. Detroit Free Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-21
Minor State News.

The Twentieth Kansas boys were
paid off al Frisco on the 18th.
The Kansas boys received royal re-
ception the other day at Oakland, CAL,
the home Of Mrs. Gen. Funston.
The Twentieth Kansas boys are in
vited to Fort Scott for good time
after their reception at Topeka.
Gen. Funston spoke to the students
Of Leland Stanford university. The
occasion was planned by Prof. Vernon
kellogg, n former Kansan.
A Topeka dispatch said II the repub-
licans secured control Of the next Kan
sas legislature q law would be enacted
prohibiting the printing Of q name on
the official ballot In more than one
place.
There were 27s,477 acres Of alfalfa
sown in Kansas the last year, an in
crease of 40, go acres over the previous
year. Every county in the state ex-
cept Stevens and Haskell show an
acreage.
Temperance people Of Waverly have
adopted q new plan Of fighting joint
lists. They organized q company with
capital OF s7OO and every time joint
list opens up they make levy on the
stock and hire attorneys to prosecute
him.
Gov. Stanley returned from San Fran
cisco on the 18th. Speaking Of the vote
OF the Twentieth Kansas expressing q
preference to make daylight ride
through Kansas on Its return home, he
said the soldiers should be permitted to
have their way in the matter.
The people of Norton county are en-
gagged in q county high school fight
which Is becoming almost rs warm rs
the western Kansas county seat wars
of old. Every town In the county Is q
candidate for the location, and that Is
sue overshadows all others In the cam
paign there.
The Topeka Capital has received from
New York the handsome sword for
Gen. Funston, for which the people
contributed 81, 200.
James Bish, young railroad man at
Fort Scott, shot but did not seriously
in jure Miss Clara Stainbrook, his sweet
heart, then killed himself.
George w. David was arrested at
Columbus, Ind, and brought back TO
Kansas on the charge Of stealing $500
from his widowed sister-in-law at Bar
clay.
Neodesha received . profit Ct $1,000
from the first years ownership OF
municipal gas
President Mckinley has sent word
that he will be unable to attend the
reception to the Twentieth Kansas Ut
Topeka.
According TO observations at the
Kansas university, October ~ aud u
were the hottest October days on the
81 years record.
D. A, Valentine. Of Clay Center, one
Of the bost-l<nown editors Of the state.
has been appointed clerk Of the So
prsms oouft % succeed Hon. John
Martin.
A rich discovery Of LEAD IVES Hirusk
IN the mine Of ex-eON n John uesT
Versailles No
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-21

WILLIAM ]. BRYAN'S TOUR.
The Presidential Candidate Has stumped
Kentucky and Left That State
for Ohio.

Louisville, KY, Oct. lo.-Twenty
THOUSAND people greeted William j.
Bryan and the candidates on the DEM
ocratic state ticket on Churchill Downs
Yesterday afternoon, the occasion be-
ing the first demonstration by local
democrats in the state campaign now
In progress. The barbecue was the
feature of the third days programme
of the party which has been stamping
Kentucky in the interest Of the regu.
lar democratic nominee. They spent
three hours at the Jockey club grounds,
nll full OF speech-making and then no.
sumcd their trip to Covington, KY.
After the meeting there last night the
campaign in Ohio begins.
Mr.. Bryan was escorted to Ohio by
great crowds with blazing lights along
the way, but he declined public recep.
tions and repaired at once to his car,
leaving at II o'clock p. m. for Dayton,
where the private car OF John r. Nc
Lean, the democratic candidate for
governor, was attached to the train
and Il proceeded to Greenville.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-21
WAR IN TRANSVAAL.
The British Forces Come In Contact
with the Enemy.
A BIG BATTLE EXPECTED TO-DAY.
No Authentic News from Mafeking-Brlt-
ish Subjects TO he Made to Leave
Johannesburg-Boe Occupa-
ton of Ramat alabama.

Ladysmitn, Oct. 1.-the British
forces came into contact with the
enemy in the neighborhood Of Acton
Homes and Testers station, about IL
miles out, yesterday morning. The
firing began about ten o'clock. The
British cavalry patrols have been In
action Mt Acton Homes and Testers
station since midday and the action ID
still in progress. A number of casual
ties have been reported. Supports are
leaving the camp and expect to fight
to-day.
1t is stated that the enemy's scouts
are almost in touch with the outposts
ut Glencoe. The Beers are working
around both sides, with the idea Of get
ting south of Ladysmith and attacking
in force, with the cooperation OF Com
mandant General Joubert.
At Glencoe the British patrol covered
wide area in order to prevent the out
thanking and were subjected to a hot
firc in persistent diminishing. Gen.
Sir George Stewart White is quite pre-
pared to offer battle and the camp Is
pleased Mt the prospect OF striking q
definite blow.
An official note published here says:
"a Free State commando yesterday
commenced.actua hostilities. The Free
State has thus taken upon itself the
responsibility of beginning war and
cannot hereafter pose rs the injured
party"
NO AUTHENTIC NEWS FROM MAFEKING.
London, Oct. 10. There is still no
authentic news from Matching, but all
reports tend to confirm the belief that
Col. Baden Powell is holding his own
and no credit is given to the vague
rumor that flag Of truce had been dis
played.
The Cape Town correspondent OF the
Daily Mail says: The authorities at
johannesburg have announced that
they will make house-to-house search
on Monday and will compel every Brit
ish subject to leave the town.
The imperial authorities have i'm
pounded s75O,OO0 which arrived by
steamer yesterday for the Transvaal.
The money will be kept here until the
war is ended.
A special dispatch from Pretoria says
the Boer Krupp batteries are now
covering Mafeking. Military engineers
can be observed laying temporary
railroad, which will probably be used
In armored train defense by the garri-
son.
BoER OCCUPATION OF RAMATHLABAMA.
Lorenzo Marques, Oct. l9.-The Volk-
stem, the Boer official organ ut Pre-
toria, gives the following account OF
the occupation Of the British camp at
Ramathlabama, just north of Mafe-
king: 1.-THE British camp ut Ramath-
labama has been captured and sacked
by Gen. Cronje, after severe fighting.
Many bur. hers were killed or wounded.
The British loss is not known"