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The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
EARTHQUAKE PROOF.
Engineers Are Designing a $3,ooo,-
600 Structure For the Mikado.

Chicago, Nov. 2O.-Chicago engineers
are designing the earthquake-pro
steel palace for the crown prince of
Japan, which is to mark the advent of
American steel construction in the mi
kadO's land, and the imperial govern
ment has appropriated SO, 900 900 for its
erection. Foundations are being laid
with a. view to rearing the framework
in February. Around the skeleton of
beams and bars will be built a house of
granite and marble expected to eclipse
in beauty of design anything the Orient
has ever known. The palace will adjOin
the royal home of the mikado in Toxic,
and it will spread to extreme dimen-
sions of 270 by 400 feet, rising to a
plans partake Of the French Renais-
Sance.
Dr. T. Katyhama, chief architect of
the imperial household department of
Japan, who came to America to let
contracts for the new palace, has COM
miSSiOned E. G. and r. NJ. Shankland,
of Chicago, who designed the cOnStruc-
ton of the Manufactures building at
the Worlds fair, to prepare the frame
work plans.
Stin another Chicago engineer, Chas.
NJ Wilkes, was called upon to map
out an elaborate heating and ventilat-
ing plant. In addition to these, Ameri-
can brains viii also contribute an ice
manufacturing and electric light sys-
TEN.
Steel construction. with its rigid elas-
ticity, is expected to revOlutionize the
building industry in the mikadO'S land,
where earthquakes have on several Oc-
casiOnS played havoc with structures
supposedly solid. The new palace will
umnS imbedded in concrete piers, and
the constructing engineers say the
magnificent pile Will resist all shocks.
Part of the palace will be devoted to
government offices.
The steel Will be supplied by the Car
negie company of PittSburg.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

Chicago Nov. 2O-WHEAT-There was
a better tone to the wheat market open
ing this morning and prices showed trif1le
advance over previous close. This was
half penny higher with lighter world
shipments. Commission houses were con-
SpiciOus in changing December to May
with elevator interests represented other
way. Primary receipts were about mil
lion less than last year. Our visible sup
pl yincreased about as expected against
increase of over two million precious year.
Export business light, the demand being
for red winter, of which 100000 re-
ported taken for Lisbon. Trade in wheat
waiting for December liquidation to take
place. The close shows early advance lost
and barely steady.
CORN-The prospects of stormy wealth
corn The May map shows rains in west
and southwest and the indications We're
for rains today and tomorrow west. LiV-
erpOOl was Il to 3sd higher. Clearances
$4,000. Receipts 292 cars with 400 for Tues
day. The visible decreased $4,000 The To-
cal stocks decreased 222, 900. Local bulls
led the buying. While there is some in
crease in the offerings by the country,
the December continues to show the
greatest hense it looks as if there is no
There is too much December short inter
est.
OATS have been firm particularly De-
cember. The demand for December is
good, offerings small and discount barely
l tO1ul1 Receipts light. ClearanceS 3l6,-
900. The visible decreased 5S1 600, the local
stocks decreased 1000. Elevator people
have been buyers of December and sell
erS of May.
around. Pit trade very small.
J. f. HARRIS.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
MASONIC REUNION.
Scottish Rite Degrees Will Be Con-
ferred in Topeka.

The thirteenth semi reunion
of the Scottish Rite bodies in the Valley
of Topeka commences Tuesday morning
at o'clock in the Masonic building
At 9 o'clock the work of comforting
the degrees in the Lodge of Perfection
viii commence with the following ofn-
GERS.
John Gordon Maver, 82o. venerable
master.
John Alexander Daley. 829, senior
warden.
Richard wiuett Jenkins. 820. junior
Alfred Alex. Rodgers, 32o. K. c. c. H.
orator.
James Albert Hass, 3s0. Hon.. secre-
tary.
Jonathan Dorr Norton, s89, Hon.
treasurer.
master OF ceremonies.
pert.
Lars Ch. Fred'k Lohman, 82a. junior
expert.
Sherman George Britton, S20. captain
of the host.
Archie William Long, 32e, sentinel.
Daniel Castle Hewitt, 32e, sentinel.
Samuel Clayton Miller, 140, sentinel.
Robert Edwards, 328, alrnoner and
tyler.
On Thursday evening at $50 o'clock
Rite MasOnS only. Thomas w. Harri-
son will be toast master. On Friday
evening there will be a reception and
banquet for the member and their lad
les. George w. Clarke will be toast
master. During the reunion the music
will be furnished by the Ad Astra. quar-
tette composed of H. L. Shirer, first
tenor; Harry E. Overholt, second tenor;
VIM. NJ. Shaver, first bass; James
Moore, second bass.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
CHARGES GROUNDLESS.
Knight and Ladies of Security
Found to Be Perfectly Sound.

The examination of the Knights and
Ladies of Security has been completed
by Charles H. Ridgway, assistant sup
erintendent of insurance. Herbert Pat
terson of Wichita, an expert account
ant, represented the lodge. John r.
Mulvane and William Sims examined
the securities held by the organization
and will make a report in which they
will say that the investments made by
the officers of the organization are now
worth a premium
The investments. as examined by Mr..
Ridgway, were found to have been pro-
perly made and the accountant finds
the records in good condition so that
the complaints which have been lodged
against the management of the order
prove grOUndless.
Recently complaining letters signed
by alleged members of the organization
reached the insurance department. Now
letters signed under seal from various
persons have come in denouncing the
former letters as fOrgeries and claim
ing that they had no knowledge con-
cerning them.
The insurrection against the officers
seems to have amounted to nothing.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Amonio Benzilene. labor saving soa
TODAY,S MARkET REPORT.

Chicago, Nov. 2O.-WHEAT influenced
by the ffrmness of Liverpool wheat opened
&c higher. December at 6714c and May al
714G71ssc- Trade was dull, December
held narrowly at 673sGI671ac and May at
7112c most of the morning Northwest re-
Ceipts were 1,226 cars compared with 1246
last week and 2001 a year go Local re-
ceipts were S cars. 56 of contract grade
Towards the close the market was af-
fected by the increase in the visible sup-
ply and in local stocks looming up larger
than predicted early in the session. De-
Cenber closed a shade under yesterday at
663sd67c and May unchanged at 710I11sc.
CORN was firm wet weather in the
southwest. Country offerings were small
Opening figures were at a slight gain,
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Market Gossip.

Furnished by J. c.. Goings. Commission
Merchant, 112 East Fifth St, Topeka
KAN receiver and shipper of grain
Estimated hogs at Chicago tomorrow
81 .O00
Worlds shipments wheat 6,9O4, 900; corn
Minneapolis 799. last year 1928; Duluth
42S, last year 1872.
Liverpool I'D lower than opening.
Liverpool: Wheat 1sd higher; corn 7sd
higher.
Cars: Chicago, wheat 88, graded Sc; corn
292, graded so; oats 1863, graded p.
Chicago, hogs $4,000; Kansas City, $500;
Omaha 6,500.
Privileges good this week: Puts May
wheat zoe; calls 73c. Puts May corn 3Z1zc;
calls 3312c.
Nashville second week November increase
$66, ,290.
English visible decrease 35s, 900.
London special: Curb for Americans
closed steady at slight decrease No sup
port in other departments and closed
weak. Berlin quiet. Paris firm
Primary receipts of wheat 119z, 900, last
year 2173 OOO shipments 513. 900, last year
1318,000; corn receipts 565, 900, last year
$4,000; shipments 490, 900, last year 1,5Ol,-
600.
Chicago: Estimated cars: Wheat los;
corn 400; oats 240; hogs $4,000.
Puts December wheat 661%Q669sc. calls
Puts May corn 33N331sc. calls 33c. Curb
December wheat 6G7sc sellers.
Minneapolis close, Wheat, Decent ber 631z
0633sc; May 671zc.
Duluth close: Wheat, December 653sc
bid; May 6914c bid.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
FIGHTING THE TRUST
Another Chapter In Lawrence Wire
| Nail Controversy.

Another step in the controversy between
the people of Lawrence and the wire and
nail trust was taken today by bringing to
the United States. circuit court on q
transcript from the district court of
Douglas county the suit brought against
the trust for the collection of the taxes
on the Lawrence wire mill.
The suit is brought by the county com
missioners of Dopglas county and the
petition alleges that when the city asses
sOr of Lawrence, H B. Asher, asked
Charles Chadwick, the superintendent of
the plant, to make out a schedule of the
personal property of the trust, which is
Incorporated under the name of the
American Steel and Wire company in the
Lawrence plant, Mr.. Chadwick refused
to do So ThereupOn the assessor made
out his own estimate, placing the amount
a t 900 and when the returns We're made
to the county clerk, the clerk added so
per cent more as provided by law, making
the total valuation at S225 900. The assess
ed valuation was 80 per cent of this, and
the taxes amounted to S4,320. The trust
refused to pay the taxes, and the county
claims it is removing its property as fast
as possible For that reason the county
brought suit for the amount.
A few days ago the trust filed suit in
the federal court to enjoin the county
from selling its property for taxes.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
WHAT KANSAS WANTS.
Congressional Delegation Makes Re
quest of Mr.. Henderson.

The Kansas delegation in congress
has asked for the following places upon
the house committees:
Chester Long. on the way and
means.
w. a. Calderhead. banks and cur
rency.
J. D. Bowersock, postofices and post
roads.
J. NJ. Miller, judiciary.
w. ]. Bailey, agriculture.
w. A. Reeder, irrigation of arid lands
Mr. Curtis is slated for the chair
manShip of the committee on Indian af-
fairs unless Sherman of New York
should decide to retain the position. 1t
has been understood that Sherman
would retire and Curtis would be ad-
vanced. In the event Sherman does not
retire Mr.. Curtis Will ask for the place
he now occupies on the same commit
tee.
The request for the above list of com
mittee appointments has been present.
ed to Mr. Henderson, who is to be the
speaker of the next house, by Mr.. Cur
tbs.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Republican Leaeue

Chicago. Nov. 20.-The executive com
mite Of the National Republican league
cember Z, to fix upon the time and place
for its conveption in 1900 The meeting
stone of San FRANCISCO, and official no
tificatiOnS to this effect was sent out by
Secretary D. II. Stine from the Chicago
headquarters.
The indications point to considera Bile ri
valry over convention city. Chicago. IN
dianapols, St. Louis, st Paul. Calves
ton and possibly Philadelphia will ask for
the gathering. The commercial clubs of
St. Paul and Galveston were taking an
active interest in securing the convention
for their city
The convention will be the first national
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

December at M@S176c and May at 227s@
33c. After a temporary lull, heaying buy
ing on the part of shorts sent December
to 3214Q322sc. May rose to 331sc Receipts
here were 292 cars.
,eca were Gdl VIII tn4 9sne9 5 3 SS1llS; MS
unchanged at 241sQ2414c. Receipts here
were 169 cars.
PROVISIONS ruled firm, a trifIe higher
with hogs January pork opened 214 cents
up at 9.4712 and rose to $3.50. January
lard opened a shade higher at S5.071aGD
$40 January ribs opened steady at S4-923a
and rose to .95.
FLAX-Cash northwest 81. %: southwest
81 i29i r, DECEMBER 81 :2S7a May 81 287z.
BARLEY-CaSh 36d45c
TIMOTHY-November 81. IS; May 81. .55.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
POPULIST COMMITTEE.
Meeting to Discuss the Next Years
Campaign.

A meeting of the POpulist state cen
traI committee will be held in this city
Tuesday for the purpose of discussing
ways and means of carrying on the
coming campaign.
It has been said that a new chairman
and secretary Of the committee would
be chosen but this cannot be done be
cause the committee has not the power
to take such action at this time. The
chairman of the state committee is
chosen after the state convention which
nOminates the state officers.
tA this time the indications are that
John BreidenthaI will be the nominee
for governor. This being the case R
H. Semple viii be the chairman of the
state committee and will manage
Breidenthafs campaign. The POpulists
plan to begin a campaign of education
at once. but the committee will not at
this time change the officers.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
LADY SALISBURY DEAD.

London, Nov. 2O.-Lady Salisbury,
wife of the premier, who has been in i'll
health for a long time past suffering a
second stroke of paralysis in July last
is now so critically i'll that there is no
hope of her recovery. She is a daugh
ter of the late Hon. Sir Edward Hall
Anderson, baron of the court of ex-
cheQuer, and was married to the Mar
Quis of Salisbury in 1857.
Later-Lady Salisbury died this af-
ternOOn at Hatfield House. Her health
recently appeared to be improving and
her demise today was uneXpected.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Long VIII Stav.

Washington, Nov. 20. - Secretary
Longs attention today was called to
the reports that he intended to resign
the secretary said he had no such in
tention. one of the first matters of
business laid before the secretary by
Assistant Secretary Allen today was
the sailing orders to be given to Rear
Admiral Schley. 1t was decided to
issue orders at once and they are now
in course of preparation
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
BRONSON BEATEN.
Man From Mexico Defeats Topeka
Tennis Champion.

Before returning to the City of Mex
leo, Charles ButIin. who has captur-
ed one of Topeka's accomplished young
ladies, took a little time for a tennis
champion, out in two best sets in
three.
The game were played Saturday af-
ternoOn and the scores were as follows;
Butlin won the first set GA; Bronson
won the second 60; BUtlin took the
last handily, by the score 6-3.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Famine In Bombay.

Bombay. Nov. 2O.-The famine which is
spread over the greater portion of this
district is daily becoming more acute
The enormous number of 81 523 men are
employed on various relief works, but
there are still millions of persons desu-
tute for whom relief can be provided
and who must inevitably starve to death
unless immediate outside assistance Is
forthcoming.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Hobart's Friends More Anxious.

Paterson, n. J., Nov 2O.-President
Hobart passed a fair night. He awoke
at O'Clock and partOok sparingly of
solid food. DR.. Newton said that there
was no Improvement in the condition
OF the patient, but he would not saw
that was any material change for the
worse. Mr.. Hobart does not aDDear- TO
relish his food as we'll as he did a week
ago, and his friends are becoming more
anxious
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Because of Drevfus.

Chicago, Nov. 2O.-The Chicago orches-
ira, under the leadership of Theodore
tation of the directors of the Paris ex-
position 70 attend that show in 1890; In a
chairman of the board of directors. Theo-
dOre Thomas declares that, as Ameri-
can citizen, he is a lover of justice and
liberty. and can not consistently visit the
French capital.
Mr. Thomas freely admits that the YER
dict in the Dreyfus case was responsible
for his determination to remain away
from the exposition
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Kangas Oity Produee Markes

Kansas. City. Nov. 20 --WHEAT-De-
cember &c: May 65@4c;. Cash: No. 2 hard
6214Q63c No; 3, 5S7@461c; No. 2 red 700
CORN-December- -2S1ic; May 291Ac. Cash
No. mixed 29c; No 2 white 29c; No 3,
29c.
OATS-No . white 25d251kc.
RYE-NO. .. As cents.
HAY--Choice- timothy $8.5oQ9 90; choice
prairie 81 .25II7 so.
BUTTER-C Creamery 20Gt23c; dairy 1Sc.
EGGS-Fresh 151ac-
RECEIPTS-Wheat sc cars.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Mrs. Dewey's Deed Filed.

Washington. Nov. 20.-A formal deed
Of conveyance was today placed on file
transferring from Admiral George
Dewey to Mrs. Mildred Dewey. his wife.
the property, No. 1747 Rhode Island
avenue, in this city. which was present
ed to the admiral by popular subscrip-
ton. A nominal consideration is named
in the instrument
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Kansas City livestock market.

Kansas City. Nov. 20.-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts 1000 natives, 5000 Texans Market
steady to stronger. Native steers S4.40lD
$50: Texas steers g. .6On5.60 Texas cows
s. .30d3 .25; native cows and heifers 81. $50
$50; stockers and feeders g -50Q4.S5; bulls
s.. 25d4 -25.
HOGS-Market 5000. Market steady
Bulk of sales 50 -S5d 3-95; heavy 50 Iz4I4; {;
packers S3. .8715Gl3 -95; mixed 50 .850t3- -921 !;
light s. ,S0Q3 50; yorkers 50 -90Q3 95; pigs
SHEEP Receipts 1000. Market steady
Lambs 81 2QlI5 30. TnuttOns &. 85ll4 10.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
New york Money Marker.

New York, Nov. 2O.-MONEY on call
steady at per cent. Prime mercantile
paper 5d524 per cent. Sterling exchange
firm with actual business in bankers biils
at 81 -S6GI4- 8614 for demand and at sfS2U
4-8214 for sixty days Posted rates 81 S21a
and S4-S7- Commercial bills S4-s1
SILN NER-Silver certificates 5s2z G595zc.
Bar silver $3.50. Mexican dollars AZ
BONDS-Governmen bonds steady; Is.
registered 101: IS, registered 109; coupon
109ls; new As. registered 1311k: coupon 13115: +:
old As. registered 113: coupon u31s IS reg
istered III; coupon III.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Failed to Pay Fine.

The notorious Bert Parker. colored has
been arrested on a. commitment isS1led nv
Judge McCabe of the city court. Some
time ago Parker was arrested for disturb
ing the peace of Mary Davis by brea king
IN the door of her house. He went to the
city court and pleaded guilty. Because Of
his prOmptness he was fined one cent and
costs amounting to Sl2.O6 He promised TO
pay and failed so now he is locked up,
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Joseph's TIPS.

Furnished by j. c. Goings, Commission
Merchant. 112 East Fifth st, Topeka.
Kan. receiver and shipper Of grain.
New York. Nov. 20.-Foreign houses win
probably take about $4,000 shares on bal
auce Market viii be largely one of spec
faIties. The news from Transvaal is more
reassuring. We look for Pacific stocks
and fractions to go higher. Sugar is a
buy on every little recession and Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy should recover its
dividend in double quick order
J. ARTHUR JOSEPH.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

HEAVY AND MEDIUMS. .5Oq3. .65.
GRAIN.
NO. 2 WHEAT 60 cents.
NO. 2 CORN-2415c.
NO. 2 OATS-24c.
HAYS. .50d6. 90.
PRODUCE.
EGGS-15c.
CHICKENS-S .5O6D3. 90.
BUTTER-Country 1Sc-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

New York. Nov. 20.-SUGAR raw steady
fair refining 8 1860 bid; centrifugal 81
test 414c: molasses sugar . 9-16c; refined
steady: crushed 11-16c; powdered SIC;
grauuIated 3-16c.
OFFEE-F'irmer; No. Z, e2sc.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
MR.. ABBOTT SICK.
Rock Island Official Is Ill In Chi
cago.

Word has been received at the Rock
Island offices that Mr.. A T. Abbott,
division superintendent of the Rock Is
very sick at the Victoria hotel in Chi
cago. Mr. Abbott has been in Chicago
for the past week on official business.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

Nuskogee. I. T. Nov 20.-The St. Charles
hotel and six buildings at Wagner
We're destroyed by fire last night. The
house was filled with guests, one of whom
a travelling man from Fort Smith by the
name OF Whiteside. was burned to death
Two others are missing The loss to
property is $4,000; partly insured
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Ronds Come SLOWLY.

New York Nov. 20.-During the first
hour and a half of business at the sub
treasury today the bonds purchases ag-
gregated S315 600. chiefly of per cents
There were no indivatiOns that any large
blocks of bonds would be delivered during
the day.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Homeseekers Excursion Via Santa Fe
Route.

On November 21st you can buy
tickets to points in Arkansas, Arizona,
Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas at
rate of one fare plus $500 for the round
trip. Tickets good 21 days. See nearest
Santa F'e agent for particulars.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

Governor Stanley has appointed 6. s.
Urmy justice Of the peace in Topeka in
place of John l. Guy. deceased. The pO-
sitiOn is one of very little Importance
snce the city court wa established.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

+. Washington. Nov. 2O.-Second Assistant
secretary OF State Adee sustained a Sc
we're dislocation of the left shoulder sat
uroay night through a fall from his bicv-
Gle The injury viii confine him to his
home for q fortnight at least
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Homeseekers Excursion Via Santa Fe
R0ufa

On November 21st you can buy
tickets to points in Arkansas, Arizona
Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas at
rate of one fare plus $500 for the round
trip. Tickets good d days. See nearest
Santa Fe agent for particulars.
The only Neltmer graduate in the city
Course in magnetic healing S25. Mail
course 10. Prof. Harding, 81 Monroe st.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Butter MarkeS.

New York. Nov. 2o.-BUTTER-Receip
g. S99 packages. Market firm: western
creamery -21a2Gc; June creamery 2Oa245kc;
factorN 151alLl1c.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Topeka Markets To-day.

CATTLE.
COWas2. .5Od3 25
STEERSES3- -5004. 90.
HEIFERS-S3 -00d3 10
LIGHTS. .5OQ3. co.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Cotton Market.

Liverpool. Nov. 2O-COTTON-Spot de-
mand moderate: prices unchanged Amer
lean middling 43sd-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Arion.
Grand

Grand concert and ball Tuesday
evening, November 21st. All mem bers
are cordially invited.
TRUSTEES.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
DR.. WOOD.
THE EXPERT SPECIALIST AND
DIAGNOSTICTAN
Is Located at 11S West Sixth Street,
Between Kansas Avenue and

Between Kansas Avenue and
Jackson Street,
Having devoted 50 years exclusively to
the study, treatment and cure of chronic
diseases, treats with remarkable success
diseases of the eye and ear, nose, throat
and lungs, gOiter neck, nerve and brain
affections. Catarrh, diseases of the heart
stomach, liver and kidneys. Painful af-
fections of the bladder, with difficult
urinatiOn, speedily cured Chronic con
StipatiOn, piles, cancers, epilept1c fits,
paralysis rheumatism, neuralgia, asth-
ma, hay fever, erysipelaS, salt rheum,
drOpsy, and all skin and blood diseases
EE Special Attention Given to Dis
eases of Women and Children.
All weaknesses peculiar to either sex,
no matter from what cause, promptly
yield to the skllful treatment Of DR..
Wood.
Consultation and advice free. Prices
reasonable. Office hours to y a. m,
to and Z to 9 p. m. Sundays 2 to s
Medicine sent by express. Address with
stamp enclosed.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Ranres OF Prices On STOCK

Furnished by J. c. Golngs. Commission
Merchant, ~ East Fifth St. Topeka
Kan. receiver ana shipper Of grain
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

Furnished by J. c. Goings. Commission
Merchant. 112 East 5th St Topeka. Kan.
receiver and shipper of grain.
Articles. Open High Low Close sat
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

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