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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
MUSTAVOID SALOONS.
Wesleyan Students Who Hold Tuition
Scholarships to Sign Double
Pledpe

Middletown, Conn. June 23.-President
Raymond announced in an address to
the students this morning that all ap-
plicants for tuition scholarships must
sign the following pledge:
''On consideration OF receiving aid
from Wesleyan university in payment
of part or all of the charge for tuition
in 1899 and 1900, 1 hereby promise, so
long as I hold a tuition scholarship. not
to visit a saloon nor to indulge in the
use of intoxicating liquors"
President Raymond said he would not
go around to the various Methodist con-
ferences begging money for students to
spend in the saloons of Middletown.
This will affect quite a number of ap-
plicants, as over twO-thirds of the stu
dents receive the whole or part of their
tuition gratis. Each year the president
raises $4,000 in addition to $4,000 APP
prOpriated by the trustees for needy and
worthy students.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23

tial enough to cause reaction to 7614Gssc.
around which price the market hung for
the greater part OF the forenoon
CORN-COrn dull and easy with
wheat and on large receipts, s96 cars. The
weather west was generally favorable.
Gables were unchanged. September OPEN
ed 1sqc lower at S45sQzc and declined to
341kc.
OATS-Oats were inactive and easy at
q slight decline, following other markets
Receipts were liberal, 23S cars. The cash
demand was good. September open
ed 1sqHc lower at PC and sold at 217sGD
VISIONS-Provisions were almost
stagnant. Prices were OF a little with
hogs. September pork opened 211c lower
at $S.3212 and declined to SS.271a. September
lard opened unchanged at $5.121s and de-
clined to $5.10d5 1212. September ibis a
shade lower a $4.S2%
BARLEY-Cash, SSd41c.
RYE-July, Coo; September, 5SG5SKc.
TIMOTHY-August. 81. size; September,
81 621s; October, $2.571k.
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A NEW BUREAU.
Department of Colonial Affairs to Be
Established.

New York, June ga special to the
Herald from Washington says:
A new executive branch Of the govern
ment with the title department of
colonial affairs and foreign commerce"
or something similar to it, is deemed by
the administration absolutely necessary
to meet the new conditions which con-
front the United States as a, result of
the war with Spain. A cabinet officer
thus explains the necessity for such a
department:
AT the present time there is no CEN
trail head for the consideration of the
multifarious questions constantly aris
ing in connection with Cuba, Porto
Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines. The
war department has control of these
matters now. but there are many ques-
tions-fnancial, administrative, judicial,
commercial and diplomatic-which our
army officers are not competent to deal
with and ought not to be required to
pass upon. AS matters are there is a
disposition to shift from one department
to another, and from one bureau to an
other, to escape responsibility for set
Ting intricate and embarrassing ques-
tiOnS.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
TARIFF FOR FARMERS.
Is Advocated by Witness Before the
Industrial Commission.

Washington, June 23.-Richard Coles,
a resident of Salem county, N. J., was
before the industrial commission today.
He said the farmers of New Jersey
had no especial complaint although
there was a general feeling that con-
ditions might be improved. Prices for
their products were generally lower
er than formerly. Within the past %
years farms in his section had deprec-
lated in value about SO per cent. The
depreciation in the price of products
was not so great. He was inclined to
attribute the lower prices to competition
from the west and south. He advocated
a tariff on farm products putting them
on the same basis as the manufa cturers.
Such a policy would result in saving to
the United States about $500, 600, 900 or
$500, 600 now sent abroad for articles
of an agricultural nature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
ELKS ADJOURN.
To Meet in Atlantic City Next Year
New Officers Elected.

St. Louis, Mo, June 2S.-The grand
lodge B. P. o. E. which went into ses-
sion behind closed doors at 10 O'Clock
yesterday, wound up the business last
night by the election of the following
officers:
Grand exalted ruler-B. NJ. Allen Of
Birmingham, Ala
Leading grand knight-Charles NJ.
Foote of Minneapolis, Mimi.
Grand secretary-Geo. A. Reynolds.
Grand treasurer-E. s. Orris of Mead
vile, Pa
Grand esteemed loyal Knight. O.
Reese, San Francisco.
Grand trustees-J. T. Tanning of In
dianapolis, Hnry Meass of Baltimore,
John D. OShea of Lynn, Mass.
The convention adopted the report of
the committee on law and appeal for
bidding any insurance feature whatever
in the order
Seven hundred and thirteen members
of the grand lodge were in attendance.
This is the largest in the history of the
order.
Twenty thousand dollars were sub
scribed toward the establishment of a
home for aged and INDECENT Elks. A
wealthy Bedford county, Indiana, man,
who does not wish his name made pub
lie, offered to donate one hundred acres
of land for the home. The grand lodge
then adjourned to meet in Atlantic City
in July, 1900.
The principal events of the day were
the prize drills, at the Coliseum and the
band contests at Lemps Park. Only
two lodges had entries in the prize drill
contest. The Cherry Pickers of Toledo,
and the Louisville lodge team. Thirty
two men, two guides and three officers
made up the Cherry Pickers' team.
There were only twenty-fOur men, two
guides and three officers in the Louis
Vile team. Captain Rumbold, battery
A, and Captains -Brueggenman and
Holtcamp of the First Missouri offici-
ated as judges. After a very exciting
contest the judges awarded the honor
to the Cherry Pickers
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TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal
ChicagO. June

ChlcagO, june %
wHEAT-wheat was both dun and
weak today. Opening prices in September
were at. a decline Of 5@c from yesterday,
trading being done in that option at SIC,
and the market touched 761sc almost i'm
mediately. The weakness was almost en-
tirely the result of a decline of Esd at Liv-
erpool which following Yesterdays ad-
vance here. shook the confidence of hold
ers not little. Northwestern, receipts
reporting 500 cars, compared with $50 cars
last week and 1874 cars a year ago Chi
cago receipts were 1O9 cars, of contract
grade. The Argentine wheat visible was
s. 464 coo bushels, against / .504 600 bushels
last year. A steadying influence was the
continued large cash and export demand
Besides Yesterdays enormous total 10000
bushels were worked late in the day and
not included in the figures given out yes
terday. There some support from
St Louis and room traders the decline.
and although the volume of trading was
light at all times, the buying was induen-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
OH, Mr.. FOSTER!
Why Did You Allow Beer to Be
Sold at the Races?

There has been considerable fun and
joking around town at the expense Of
Frank Foster, secretary of the racing
association, over the fact that beer was
sold at the race track every day of the
meet while he was secretary and di-
rector in the association.
Mr.. Foster has been the most active
member of the Committee of 200 and
has always done all he could before to
suppress the sale of liquor.
Some of the beer was sold under the
title of Hop Tea and ''All Haip' but
hops and malt instead of lemons and
sugar were the principal ingredients
The proprietors of some of the places
explained that the beverage they sold
like hot cakes at 25 cents a bottle, was
only per cent goods Some men.
young and old, who drank freely of the
so per cent" beverage were more than
so per cent under the influence of the
fluid.
After the grand stand burned the
Hop Tea and ''All Hail. dispensers
erected tents and kept on doing BUSH
ness. Several wagon loads were dis
posed of and Thursday one of the tents
was piled half full of cases with the let
tering Anheuser Busch Brewing COM
pany in full view.
one of the men who sold refresh
ments" became holder than the rest
and sold beer with a beer label on.
That was az per cent stuff two points
over the limit. He received orders to
stop selling and went back to the tea
and hail business on y per cent
basis.
Another humorous point is that not
long ago Mr.. Foster was bitter in his
fight against the slot machines, which
he held were gambling devices, but as
secretary of the racing association he
disposed of the pool selling privilege
for $500 and collected $275 of that
amount.
Mr.. Foster as secretary must have
known all about the sale of the priv
lRyaS
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WOMEN HONOR HIM.
Admiral Schley Presented With a
Chest of Silver by Admirers.

Baltimore, Md. June 23.-Under the wide
r.ema, the country estate of General Felix
Agnus. in the Green Spring valley, the
women of Maryland yesterday presented
Admiral Schley with a chest of six hand
some pieces of silver.
A gold plate on the top of the chest
bears the inscription:
ITO Winfield Scott Schley, rear admiral
United States navy, the intrepid and
selfish warrior, the man whose fine nature
permits him to know glory but his
country's good, this service of silver is
presented in token of admiration and es-
teem.'
Accompanying the gift was an album
bound in white satin and lettered in gold
containing the names of the 500 women
contributors.
Henry Merryman Wilson made the pre-
sentation address and the admiral in ac-
cepting the gift said it was the fourth oc-
casion his state and his people had honor
ed him with testimonials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
BIG SOCIAL EVENT.
Ball Given in Havana to Five Hun
dred Guests.

Havana, June 23.-The biggest social
event since the American occupation
was given last night. Mrs. Rathbone,
G. Rathbone, gave a ball at which 500
persons were present, including all the
best of Havana. society, American,
Spanish and Cuban. At Sagua the
MAYOR has disarmed the private watch
men of the Central railway yards and
warehouses. Mr.. Pearson, the division
superintendent, has protested and
threatens suit. He will hold the city
responsible for any losses resulting. A
terrific rainstorm, called a temporal de
aqua has destroyed much tobacco and
vegetables at Guiana Jibes. A house
was overturned, killing a young Cuban
woman.
At Santa Glare. 173 payments of Gu
ban soldiers have been made. 1t is al
most impossible to continue paying
there owing to discrepancies in the lists.
For one man paid 80 are refused pay
ment.
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Market Gossip.

London: Tendency easier; large arrivals
gentine Shipments wheat, $4,000 bushels;
corn 6550 900 bushels.
Chicago receipts: Wheat 109 cars. grade
5 cars; corn 996 cars, grade 2O5 cars; oats
23S cars, grade 25 cars
lower. Kansas City: Receipts of hogs, IL
900. Omaha: Receipts of hogs, 1000,
journ from Saturday noon, July l, to
Wednesday; July .. Directors decided on
Liverpool cable: Wheat 7sd lower, corn
Liverpool cables will be decidedly dis
appointing to the wheat bull, off 14G3sd
in spite Of the firmness here yesterday
suits in northwest.
Minneapolis gets Ala cars, last year IS
cars Duluth 176 cars last year. 255 cars
TENDER wheat, 731hc,, calls So1ac; puts Sep
TENDER corn Sac, calls 3512c.
New York; Decline in Liverpool due to
Bartlett-Frazer report $4,000 bushels No.
dition to what was reported yesterday
Kansas City: Receipts wheat 1873 cars.
cars: oats cars last year 6 cars.
Chicago: An exporter wires that he has
sold wheat to continent yesterday and to-
Liverpool close: Wheat AG1kd lower
than yesterday; corn unchanged to sd
New York Central and Hudson River
declared regular quarterly dividend of l
Duluth wires: Demand seems to have
disappeared over night. very slack this
morning. Mails bring glowing reports
Minneapolis flour sales yesterday 10000
barrels.
Private cable on change: Rain in France
and Hungary; if it continues Will be seri-
Gus.
Berlin: Wheat closed &c higher. Ruda
Pesth closed 1sc higher. Weather in Paris
is cool.
New York reports AZ loads of wheat and
80 loads of corn for export.
St. Louis close: Wheat, June 75c, July
1910, September 7SAc: corn, cash 34c, July
3312M5 sc, September 1850; oats cash &c,
June 26c, July 25Ac. September 21lac.
Kansas City cash market, 1:3O D. m: No.
hard wheat, 50 test, zoe; No. mixed corn,
331zc; No. mixed oats, 25c.
Privileges: September wheat puts 76c,
calls. 7634c; September corn puts 34Ac,
calls 3413c.
Curb: September wheat. 1880.
Total clearances wheat and flour, ISL 900
bushels; corn, 100000 bushels.
New York: Some fresh liquidation and
traders selling industrials is the feature
at the moment. Changers and Wander
bits continue to hold their own well, with
sentiment them growing bullish.
Baltimore wires: McReynoldS' French
letter says oats crop dead failure and
asks for offers of mixed oats, The oats
trade is small. Counselman and Day have
under last night. No support SO far to-
day from the bull crowd.
Minneapolis close: Wheat, July 7od72isc,
september 723sc.
Duluth close: Wheat. July 7514c; Septem-
New York close: Wheat, July s1ssc; Sep
TENDER S1Ac; December, SIC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
MEANING OF SAVERS CALL.
German Said to Be Behind the Anti
Trust Movement.

Washington, June 23.-In the opinion
of many experienced politicians here
the antitrust campaign organized by
Governor Sayers of Texas Is likely to
be the beginning of a great political
movement. 1t is believed that ex-Sen-
ator German Of Maryland is behind the
movement, which is supposed to be in
tended to create an issue on which the
eastern, western, and southern Demo-
Gratis can unite. 1t is not supposed for
a moment the conference of governors
has anything but a political basis, and
it is believed the result will be to make
an antitrust issue the foundation of
the Democratic campaign for the preSi-
dency in 1900.
like the trust idea altogether, and they
admit the antitrust agitation will
prove popular. Preparations have been
made on the Republican side to revive
gold standard law, but it is now be-
ginning to be apparent that the Demo-
Gratis are preparing to dodge this issue
and force trusts to the front. 1t will be
remembered in 1896 Major Mckinley
was prepared to make q campaign on
protection to American industries, but
was forced into the currency fight by
the attitude of the Democrats, who
nominated a professional tariff refOrIol-
er, but closed his mouth on that QueS-
ton and opened the foodgates on sill
yer.
1t is thought now the same trick is
casters say the Sayers conference is
only the beginning of another change
of front on the part of the Democrats
Antitrust agitation, it is believed, will
prove immensely popular, and it is con-
coded the recent declarations of Attor-
ney General Griggs will tend to put the
party on the defensive. The Democrats,
it is believed, recognize that the silver
issue cannot be successful during pros
porous times, whereas the trust agita-
ton would attract farmers and small
Shopkeepers generally, including many
who were and are gold standard men.
This antitrust idea is supposed to
have originated with German, whose
friends induced Savers and other south
ern and western Democrats to go into
the scheme with the purpose of giving
German either first or second place on
the ticket. 1t is believed Savers and
his friends have been assured Tam
many, Hill, German, Belmont, and 9TH
er eastern leaders will enter the game
if the silver issue is subordinated, not
dropped, and it's place taken by the
antitrust campaign. At any rate, many
Republican leaders say Sayers has
sprung the next presidential issue and
they are not any too well satisfied with
the outlook,
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THE ALBANY DELAYED.
Owing to a Big Fire in the Arm
strong Yards.

Washington, June 23.-The navy de-
partment has received a. letter from the
Armstrong Shipbuilding company of
England containing the infornat ton
that the recent fire in their ordnance
plant at Newcastle, would somewhat
delay the completion of the cruiser AL
bany, which this country purchased
from Brazil Just prior to the outbreak
of the Spanish-American war.
The fire destroyed about $1,000, 900
worth of ordnance and electrical ap-
paratus. some of which was designed
for use in Quitting the Albany. The
letter did not contain specific Informal
ton as to the length of the delay and
further information upon this point is
expected shortly. The Albany was to
have been completed and ready to sail
October l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
WATCH YELLOW FEVER
DR. Doty Thinks There Is More in
Cuba Than Is Reported.

New York June 2S.-Dr. Doty, health
officer of the port, is of the opinion that
there is more yellow fever among the
war department Within six months. he
says, 5000 soldiers have returned from
Cuba and more than 5000 more will ar
rive here within the next two months. He
proposes to take special precautions.
Vessels from Cuban ports are to be held
at quarantine until they have been thor
ouShly washed and cleaned and the bag
gage fumigated. Passengers not having
certificates of acclmatizing in Cuba are
held for five days from the time of leav-
ing Cuba
Should yellow fever become endemic in
Cuba. even stricter regulations Tor its eX
clusion will be adopted here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
GOVERN VIEW
Of the Case of the Japanese Immi-
grant Yamasaka-

Washington, June 23.-Assistant Sec
rotary Taylor of the treasury depart
ment in speaking of the case of the
Japanese immigrant, Yamasaka, who
was released by Judge Hanford at Sc
attic upon writ of habeaS corpus, said
his information was that the Japanese
had not been out of the custody of the
immigration officials and hence the
courts could have no jurisdiction over
the case. 1t is probable that the orig
inal order Of deportation will be carried
out unless the facts are materially diff
ferent from the information so far re-
ceived. The case will be taken up to-
morrow and further instructions issued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
wADswORTH's SUCCESS.
Has Been Engaged to Play Next Sea-
son in Philadelphia

Will N. Wadsworth, the Topeka boy
who is climbing the theatrical ladder of
fame, has been engaged to play old men
character parts for the Girard Avenue
Stock company in Philadelphia during
the coming season.
The theater has been held by a stock
company for ten years and it is one of
the best in the city and the place is
decided advancement for Mr.. Wads-
worth.
The company will open with Hoyt's
plays which will be continued for eight
weeks. The season will last 40 weeks
Mr.. Wadsworth will not leave Topeka
until August as the season opens Sep
TENDER 1.
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MATRICIDE HANGED.
Murderer Made Confession Before
His Execution.

Hamilton, Ont, June 23.-Benjamin
Parrot was hanged here this morning
for the murder of his mother The
murderer showed no fear while on the
gallOwS He left a confession.
The crime for which ParrOUt was exc
cuted was committed on February 8
last, when he came home under the in
f1uence of liquor and after quarreling
with his mother killed her with an axe,
first striking her on the arm with the
sharp edge and then beating her on the
head with the blunt side.
The defense was insanity, but no
medical evidence was presented.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
ENCOURAGING REPORTS.
seventy-two Kansas Counties Show
Net Increase of 5000 in
Formulation

Thus far the state board of agriculture
has received assessors returns from u
counties in Kansas and it is interesting to
note that 81 of these report an increase
over 1888 in population of o, 172. while 10
increase for the y counties of 25. 7s7. equal
10 nearly per cent on the states entire
population of one year before.
The largest gain is S,421. in Cherokee
county, Shawnee following closely with
1855 Sumner county reports an increase
OF ls4S; Allen. 1.51S: Harper, .255; Eus-
worth, 1.1S3. and Crawford. 1, 027. the small
est increase being II, in Kearny county
The heaviest loss is reported from La
bette county. being 901, and the smallest
Is !. in Lane county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
BREAKS THE DEADLOCK.
italian Premier Prorogues the Par
lament

Rome, June 23.-GeneraI Pellieux, the
premier, today prOrogued the Italian
parliament after three weeks of sue
cessful obstruction by the opposition
and many violent scenes, without hav-
ing secured the passage of the govern
ment bills to modify the rules of parlia-
mentary procedure and to restrict the
liberty of the press and freedom of
speech.
1t is reported that these measures to
restrict constitutional liberties will now
be enforced by royal decree. If so, they
will probably cause further trouble.
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NOLAN WINS EASILY.
Walks Away From Field in Free-For-
All Trot.

The interest of the horsemen centered
around the free-for-an trot on Thursdays
programme, when the great trotter, John
Nolan. headed the card.
The real race was between Pilot Evans
and Nellie Grove. old time rivals. John
Nolan. with record of POS, had no trOu-
BILE in seeing the wire first and went the
two first heats in 2:1S. equalling the track
record held by Dandy Jim. Pilot Evans
beat Nellie Grove for the place easily in
both heats
We want the track record broken
said Harlan to Foote, the driver and
owner of Nolan.
Wen, all right
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Kansas City Livestock Market.

Kansas City, June %.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 24oO natives, 900
Texans. Market steady and strong. act
i've. Native steers. heavy, $5d 30; me-
dunn, 81 S5a5.2O; light. s4@5i0: Texas steers
$4d4.90 Texas cows. seas. so; native cows
and heifers, 81. 25Q4. IS; stockers and feed
ers, $3.50d5.20; bulls, s.. 50Q4.
HOGS-Receipts 13. 900. Market opened
weak, sc lower, closed very dun. Bulk Of
sales. $3.65d3.75; heavy. $3.70d3S5; packers,
So 671a@3. 20: mixed. $S.65d3. 7215; light. So
Q3.70: workers.. 1850 20: pigs, s.. 50Gi3.G5.
SHEEP-Receipts, 1000 Market steady.
Lambs. S4.50Q660: clipped muttons. SO. 800
4.75: stockers and feeders, $315q3.75; culls,
81. 5Od3. CO.
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Fusion Stands in Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb., June 23-Meetings of the
state central committees of the Populist,
Democratic and Free Silver Republican
parties were held here last evening. and
the date of their several conventions was
set fer August % at Omaha The same
date for all conventions means that there
will be fusion. The committeeman were
addressed by W. J. Bryan and w. II.
Harvey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-23
ANCIENT MUMMY.
State Historical Society Has Bor-
roWed Indian.

A mummified specimen of what was
probably once an Indian is being dis
played at the rooms of the state histor-
zeal society in the west wing of the
state house The specimen is the prop
erty of G. F. Martindale of Scranton,
who has been travelling over the coun-
try exhibiting 1t.
The specimen is a CHASTITY sight and is
not the most enhancing thing one could
And to look upon in the state house. 1t
Is apparently the body of an Indian
mother clasping upon her breast babe.
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Kansas City Produce Market

Kansas City, June %.
WHEAT-Close: July, 67ssc; September,
6914c. Cash: No. 2 hard, zoe; No. 8 6765
6sc: No. 2 red. re; No. 8, 6Sa69c:. No.
spring, 6sQ7Oc: No. 8. 6596Sc. The first
car of new sold for SOC at auction.
CORN-July, 3112c; September, 31isc.
Cash: No. 2 mixed, 1874 c; No. 2 white, SIC;
No. 8. 336331hc.
OATS-No. white, 27Ac.
RYE-No. 2. 59c.
prairie, $7.5O6S.
EGGS-Fresh, 101ac.