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The age-herald., 1899-05-24
CROP CONDITIONS
Weekly Summary Issued by Weather
 Bureau

Washington. May 23.-The weekly sum- mary of crop conditions issued by the weather bureau is in part as follows:
 ''Except in southern states, the week end ing May 1a 1899, has been unseasonaoly cool and unfavorable for germination and growth. and while the week has been much warmer than usual in the southern states the continued absence of rain in the vest ern portions of Kentucky and portions ol Missouri and Kansas has retarded cultlva- tion of erops. Northward of the Missouri and Ohio rivers and In the middle Atlantic states and New England the week has been much too cool for corn, retardlng Us germination and growth. In the more southerly districts the temperature has been more favorable but in portions ot the south Atlantic gulf states the crop IS suffering The crop is suffering for ram and is being damaged by insects
 Winter wheat is reported as having been considerably damaged by insects in the central valleys and middle Atlantic states, and on the whole the prospect in the states east of the Rocky mountains is less en- couraging than at the close of the previ- ouss week. It is generally heading low. Harvesting has begun in Texas and Ala bama The general condition of the oat crop is promising.
  it has suffered from drought and in South Dakota and Washington from frost liar vest has begun in the South Atlantic and east gulf states.
 Cotton is doing fairly well in the Caro- linas, Georgia and Texas, being clean and well cultivated. Over the central portion of the cotton belt insects have caused se- rious damage, and over the southern DOT tions of the gulf states and Florida rain is much needed The crop is suffering from drought in South Carolina and Florida. Transplaitng has made rapid pro gress in South Carolina and some has been transplanted in Georgia
 The crop is suffering for rain and is being damaged by insects. Winter wheat is re- ported as having been considerably dam aged by insects in the central valleys and middle Atlantic states, and on the whole the prospect in the states east of the Rocky Mountains is less encouraging than at the close of the previous week. It is generally heading low. Harvesting has begun in Texas and Alabama.
 The general condition of the oat crop is promising. In portions of the southern states, however, it has suffered by drought, and in South Dakota and Washington from frost. Harvest has begun in the South At lanttc and east gulf states
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
~THE PLAYe

Two more attractions have been secured for the TWO Bills" performance at the opera house next Friday night. As was stated yesterday, the performance will be a benefit complimentary to Billie Sprague and Billie West. Billy Pickens, an old Birmingham boy, who will be here as manager of Richardson, the trick bicyclist, has consented to give one of his funny monologues, and Professor Denck has all lowed his name to be added to the list for a piano solo. These two additins to the performance will assure its success, and the public can expect some frst-class vaudeville.
 The "Two Bills" mentioned have for a number of years served the Birmingham public in the capacity of doorkeeper and ticket seller and the performance Is to be given as an expression of thanks and ap- preciation from Birmingham theater goers.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
PREsBYTERIANs AT RICHMOND
General Assembly Declines to Accept
 North Alabama Amendment

Richmond. Va, May 2s.-At the morning session of the Presbyterian general assem- bly, the body declined to recommend the amendment proposed by the Presbytery of North Alabama that the Presbytery shall meet at least once year instead of twice.
 The committee on overtures reported among other things, declining to reconsider tie action of the last assembly in regard to the preparation of hymn book. mo- tion to adopt the report was made and sec onded but met with some opposition and went 10 the docket for discussion at some future time. The offer of the Century com pany of a hymn book already printed was referred to the assembly's committee on hymn book.
 The overture asking that a shape-not edl- tion be prepared was referred to the com mittee.
 The assembly declined to consider the overture of the Woman's Christian Temper ance Union asking for the observance of the fourth Sunday in November as temper ance day, an answer having been given to it by the last assembly,.
 The following report of the committee on overturcs was docketed:
 ''The general assembly, in response to the overture from the Presbytery of Athens of touching the observance of Christmas and
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
REVIEW OF WHEAT PROSPECTS
Farmers Review Will Publish Much
 Information

Chicago, May 23.-The Farmers Review will publish a review of winter wheat prospects, compiled from information re- ceived from over 500 correspondents in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri Iowa, Illinois Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. The reports in the main show the winter wheat to be in rather poor con dition.
 Especially Is this true of the western edge of the winter wheat belt. In Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Illinois and Wisconsin where the snow covering during last winter was very deficient, much of the rather limited area of winter wheat sown was winter killed. The fields that survived the winter however, are showing up well. In the more southern states, including Mis- souri, Kentucky and Ohio, the prospects are more encouraging.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
HAVE ADJOURNED
Independent Order of B'Nai B'Rith at
 Louisville

Louisville, Ky, May 23-District Lodge No. 7, Independent Order of B'nai B'Rith which has been meeting in Louisville ad- Journed todSS after one of the most suc- cessful conventions in the history of the lodge. The most important business trans- acted was the pledging of the delegates to support Jewish hospital for consumptiyes Tn Denver, Col, at an annual cost of SIS 0G0 Although this infirmary would be under HebreW officials and supported by Hebrew charity. it's doors will not be opened for Jews alone. Any person suffering from consumption may, irrespective of nation- ality, take advantage of the treatment. The fight for this hospital was led by MT. Jacob Furth the St. Louis philantbron;st st and Alfred Muller, of Denver. who helneG build the hospital and has labored unca,s- ingiy in its behalf.
 The proceedings of the last day vera rather tame. The old and the younp ,1eIe gates in the lodge took issue on the endow- ment question and, after an exciting two hours struggle on the floor the elders were defeated, the young delegates forcing the convention to reduce the benefits of the en- dowment from $1, 900 to $500.
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President Sam Bowman St. Louis; first vice-president Marcus R. Sulzer, Madison. Ind. second yice-presi- dent, Charles Goldsmith, Louisville secre- tary, Victor Abram, Cincinnati treasurer. Morris Bauer, Cincinnati
 The convention adjourned to meet in St Louis next year.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Easter as religious days would make the following deliverance:
 That there is no warrant in the scrip lures for the observance of these days as holy days, but on the contrary (see Gala tians ", K. Il, and Collossians IT.. xvi9 That such observance Is contrary to the principles of the reformed faith, con dueive to will worship and not in harmony with the simplicity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ"
 The amendment to the confession of faith, proposed by the Presbytery of Cen traI Texas, and providing for the sub stitution of the words "by way of solemn protest" for "by way of humble petition, when their rightful prerogatives are in- vaded, was deemed inexpedient by the as- sembly.
 The special order of the day, the report of the standing committee on edueatlon' was discussed and after few unimportant amendments had been made were auoPteo. !,e
 At the afternoon session the report or the ad interim or parochial schools was taken m and discussed at length. The report recommends the establishment of schools of primary grade under the supervision or the church. The report was adopted py good majority. ...,,,,.
 The night session of the general assembly was consumed in hearing addresses on home missions and receiving reports rom the various fields and collection was taken up for the furtherance or the cause.
 rTba following committee was appointed to find ways and means of raising Sl oOo ,oOo for the educational institutions or ths church: Rev B. B. Fullerton, D. b. or St. Louis; Rev. D. M. Harris, D. D., oi ot. Louis; Ira Landrith, of Nashville; froI. J. D. l.. Hinds, Lebanon, Tenn; ProI. d. w. Caldwell, West Point, Miss; Froi' L A. Johnson, Tehuacana, Tex, and J. H. Orr, St. Louis.
 The headquarters of the committee are 10 be in St. Louis. The afternoon session was spent in discussion of the report on the committee on this subject. It was adopted.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
Released Political Prisoners

Dubflp. May 2S.-The lord lieutenant of Ireland. Earl Cadogan, has released O'Han- lon, Mulloy and James Fitzharris, alias 'SlSiA the Goat" the last three of the Irish political prisoners who were sentenced to Imprisonment for life for conspring to mur- der LsTa Frederick CaVendish. chief sec- retary Ser Ireland, and T. H. Burke, per- maneBt undersecretary for Ireland, who was assassinated by stabbng in Phoenix park, Dublin, May g. 1882.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
Weli known Actress Weds

New York; May 23.-Miss Gladys Wallace, the we'll known actress and Mir Samuel Insull, the Chicago millionaire, whose en- gagement was announced early in the week, were married tonight in this city.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
Chinese Kin German officers

London, May A.-The Daily Mail pub fishes the following dispatch from Tien Tsin the port of Peking
 "Tbree German officers were killed on May 20 by the Chinese at >Kiao Chau Ghe German port in Tshan Tung Peninsula) which may lead Germany to use force 10 compel the payment of indemnity"
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
CounterfeIter Sentenced

Savannah, Ga., May 2s.-Leve Hall, col ored, was sentenced by the federal district court today to three years in the peniten- tiary for passing eounteHfeit money. Frank Powelfs indicted on a similar charge, will be tried at Macon.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
LEOPOLD LEWLE'S. WILL
Filed in Montgomery Court for Pro.
 bate

Montgomery, May 2S.-tSpecial )-Leopold Lewle, one of the wealthiest German resi- dents of this city. died recently and today his will was filed in the probate office for probate. He owned large amount of per- sonal property and landed estates He left
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
PIaxne IS Spreading

HoEg. Kong, May 23.-The bubonic plague is increasing. The official reports thus far for the month of May show 4I3 eases and 26 deaths.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
CaHEEN BROS DRY aOOls

4Aiabana Showers Wednesday,; fair Thursday; northeasterly winds.
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-22
(First published, January 25, 1897
Notice to Holders Of Bonds.

In accordance with the directions Of an
act relating TO the redemption Of bonds is
sued to railroad companies, which took
that the county OF Ottawa, State Of Kan
sas, will, on the 8th day Of March, 1899, at
the fiscal agency Of the State Of Kansas,
In the city Of New York, State OF New York,
redeem the following described bonds Is
sued by said county of Ottawa, State Of
Kansas, to-Wit:
Numbers from u one to six (6) inclusive
Of one and six, issued January 1st, 1888, in
aid OF the Chicago, Kansas and Western
Railroad Company. Each number being it
self a bond for $1,000. Holders OF said bonds
are hereby notified that on the 31st day OF
Interest, and they are hereby notified TO
present the same to the said fiscal agency
Of the State Of Kansas, viz: The National
Bank Of the Republic, of New York, N. X,
for redemption. o. III. SHEPPARD,
County Treasurer Of Ottawa County, Kan
saB.
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-22

but she held one Of them behind her
concealing something.
"It's nothing at all. she said, "only
a little coffee | happened to have /
was going to give it away"
"And is that the awful secret that
drove sleep from your pillow" / de-
manded.
''Yes, she said. "I might as well
confess. am really sound sleeper
but liked the club. 1t gave me a
chance Of seeing - some - one-l-l
cared for. You understand"
For answer took brown paper bag
Of coffee from the side pocket of my coat
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-22
(FirPt published January Is, 1897
LEGAL NOTICE.
OFFICE OF Cry TREAsURER,

LAWNENUE, NANb., TeDruhFy y IoJI' 7
To All Whom It May Concern:
You are hereby notified that the following
named bonds OF the city OF Lawrence, Kans.,
will be paid at the National Bank OF the Re-
public, the fiscal agency OF the State OF Kansas
In the city of New York, N. Y, within thirty
days from this date, viz: Numbers fourteen
uD, sixteen C6). seventeen ~ and eighteen 49,
OF Series B. OF the issue OF January 1, 1883, and
for $500 each
@. s DUNCAN, City Treasurer.
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-22

For GENERAL STATUTES OF KAN
SAS 1897, compiled by Judge w. c. Webb
by authority OF Legislature (price So, ad-
dress Kansas Statute Co., Topeka, Kas
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-22

e. The contention OF the plaintiff in error,
that his constitutional rights were violated
being manifestly without foundation the
proceedings in error will be dismissed.
All the Justices concurring.
A true copy.
Attest: JNO. MARTIN,
[Seal.l Clerk Supreme Court.
1853
The Atchlson, Topeka & Santa BE Railroad
Company,
vs..
Lou Holland.
Error from Cowlcy County.
REVERSED.
Syllabus. BY the Court. Johnston, ].
/. A person who sees railroad track
upon which trains may pass at any time
Is already warned Of danger; and II Is the
imperative duty Of one about to cross the
tracks Of q railroad to at least look and
listen for approaching trains; and II he falls
to look, when by looking he could see
such failure, he will be deemed guilty OF
negligence per Sc, and not entitled to re-
cover for injuries sustained In collision
with a train, although those In charge OF
the train failed to give any signals Of It's
approach.
2. A person familiar with o railroad cross
ing where she was injured, and who knew
O train was due, looked for a train when
she was on a road one hundred and eleven
feet away from the crossing, and afterward
she drove the distance named on road
parallel with the track and upon the cross
Ing, without looking for q train, when, if
she had looked at any point within one
hundred feet of the crossing, or when she
was about to cross, she could have seen the
coming train and aVerted the injury Held,
that she is guilty OF contrlbutory negll-
gence.
All the Justices concurrlng
A true copy.
Attest: JNO. MARTIN,
LSeall Clerk Supreme Court.
In the Supreme Court Of the State Of
Kansas.
l, JnO Martin, Clerk Of the Supreme
Court Of the State OF Kansas do hereby
certify that the foregoing are true and COR
rect copies of the syllabi Of the decisions
in the above entitled cases as the same
appear on file In my office.
Witness my hand and the seal Of the Su-
preme Court, this 18th day Of February,
Attest: JNO MARTIN,
[Seall Clerk Supreme Court.
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-22
Emily r. DOuthitt, ct al,
VS..
Patrick Farrell, ct al.
Error from Shawnee County.
AFFIRMED.
Syllabus. BY the Court. Doster, G.
Syllabus.


/. When a promissory note was given, by
the terms of which the principal became
due in five years from date with interest
payable semi-annually, and a real estate
mortgage securing II was given, which
provided that upon default in payment OF
any of the interest when due and the taxes
on the mortgaged premises when due the
whole indebtedness should mature, and
both such defaults occurred, and the stat
ute Of limitations thereupOn commenced
to run against the indebtedness, but the
delinquent taxes were thereafter paid by
the mortgage debtor; held, that the rum
ming Of the statute In his favor was ended
by his voluntary correction Of the one de-
fault, and, although more than five years
elapsed from the occurrence Of the two de-
faults mentioned the cause Of action on the
note and mortgage was not barred.
g. When in a suit to foreclose real es-
tate mortgage, the board of county COM
missiOners is made a party In respect to
taxes claimed to have been illegally levied
upon the mortgaged premises, It is proper
to find the amount OF legal taxes, and TO
adjudg9 them q first lien upon the land
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-22
The Board of County Commissioners OF
the County OF Kiowa.

The Board Of County Commissioners Of
the County OF kiowa.
Error from Reno County.
AFFIRMED.
Syllabus. BY the Court. Smith, J.
| /. A bond given by a bank, which has
been designated by the board OF county
commissioners as a county depository, un-
der section OF chapter 1889, Session Laws Of
| 1889, referred to said act In It's preamble
The bond departed from the statutory Ian
guage in that the sureties were bound that
| the bank would promptly pay to the county,
upon the check OF the treasurer, all county
| funds" deposited with II, instead OF pub
lie money as named in the statute.
Held, that the suretles were liable to the
county for all money deposited by the
treasurer which the bank failed to pay over
upon demand, and the fact that q portion
OF the money so withheld by the bank had
been collected by the treasurer for the
| state, townships and municipalities other
than the county, is no defence to an action
on the bond.
| g. That the conditions Of the obligation
covered deposits In the bank existing at the
time OF it's execution and approval; Drown
VS.. Wyandotte County, 5S Kan. 672.)
| g. Entries in certain pass-books Of the
bank made by the officers and persons in
charge Of its business, showing the re-
celpt of deposits, held to have been prop
erly admitted in evidence.
All the Justices concurrlng.
A true copy.
Attest. JNO. MARTIN,
| [Seall Clerk Supreme Court.
1896.
The State of Kansas;
VS..
AL Start
Appeal from Rush County.
REVERSED.
Syllabus. BY the Court Johnston, J..
Persons called as Jurors who have heard
and read detailed accounts Of an alleged
offense from which they have formed fixed
and positive opinions as to the guilt OF the
defendant that still remain with them, and
who state on examination that they then
have no doubt OF the defendants guilt, are
not qualified jurors, although they believe
and express their belief that they can
fairly try the case upon the testimony pro-
duced.
All the Justices concurring.
A true copy.
Attest JNO. MARTIN,
[Seal.l Clerk Supreme Court,
11O4S.
]. M. G. Watt.
VS..
]. M. Jones,
Error from Douglas County.
AFFIRMED
Syllabus. BY the Court. Smith, j.
/. In civil actions courts will not take
judicial notice of a city ordinance. 1t
must be pleaded by quoting its language or
stating the substance OF its provisions. A
reference to the ordinance by title is not
sufficient.
g. A defendant, in an action brought
against him to determine the right to the
office of councilman Of a city of the second
class, who answers, alleging fraud in the
election, and prays for affirmative relief,
must aver that he Is qualified to hold the
office.
All the Justices concurrlng.
A true copy.
Attest: JNO. MARTIN,
| [SeaLl Clerk Supreme Court
1928.
| Newman Erb, as receiver of the Kansas
| City, Wyandotte and Northwestern Rail-
road Company,
VS..
Otto ]. Morasch, ct al
Error from the Court Of Appeals.
DISMISSED.
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-22

and to order their payment out OF the
proceeds Of the foreclosure sale.
All the Justices cOncurring.
A true copy.
Attest: JNO. MARTIN,
[Seall Clerk Supreme Court.
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-22

All the Justices concurring.
A true copy.
Attest: JNO. MARTIN,
lSeaLl Clerk Supreme Court.
11O7O
w. p. Biggs, administrator Of the estate Of
Leigh Walter Howell, deceased,
The Consolidated Barb Wire Company.
Error from Douglas County.
REVERSED.
Syllabus. BY the Court Smith, ].
/. The maintenance of dangerous ma
chinery on private grounds, unprotected
from the visits Of trespassing children, rem
ders the owner thereof who has knowledge
that children and others are accustomed to
frequent said grounds and climb upon the
structures supporting said dangerous ap-
pliances, liable in damages to the next Of
kin Of a boy IA years Of age who was caught
in said exposed machinery and killed.
e. In this case the question whether the
boy was of sufficient intelligence, natural
capacity. foresight and jugment as to be
guilty Of cOntributory negligence Is for the
jury.
g. The case Of Price VS.. Water Co., 81
Kan. 55l, followed.
All the Justices concurring.
A true copy.
Attest: JNO. MARTIN,
[Seal.l Clerk Supreme Court.
N. d. Klstler administrator of the estate
Of Henrietta Ernst, deceased.
John Ernst.
Error from Atchison County
AFFIRMED.
Syllabus BY the Court. Smith, J,
| l. A woman entered into q written ante
nuptial contract with her husband, wherein
1t was stipulated that she should have
hold and keep all the real estate and per-
sonal property she then had or might ac-
| quire as her sole and exclusive property
| for her separate use and benefit, free from
all claims rights and interests Of her in
tended husband, with the right on her part
to dispose of the same by gift, sale, devise
or will to such persons as she might de-
SIRE her intended husband consenting 20
such disposition in all respects as If the
same should be by will devised after the
marriage and his consent endorsed in writ
ing thereon. There was no Issue OF the
marriage
Held, that on the death of the wife intes-
| tate, the husband inherited the separate
property owned by her at that time
All tba Tustinas connurrinp
A true copy.
Attest: JNO. MARTIN,
| (Seall Clerk Supreme Court
1OSSS
Emily r. Douthitt ct al,
VS..
Patrick Farrell, ct al.
Error from Shawnee County.
AFFIRMED.
Syllabus. BY the Court. Doster, c. ].
/. When a promissory note was given, by
the terms of which the principal became
due in five years from date with interest
payable semi-annually, and real estate
provided that upon default in payment Of
any Of the interest when due and the taxes
on the mortgaged premises when due the
whole indebtedness should mature, and
both such defaults occurred, and the stat
ute Of limitations thereupon commenced
1t H.. N.aWA N
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-22
Otto ]. Morasch, ct al.

/. Where proceedings In error are COM
menced in this court, as a matter OF right,
to review a decision OF one OF the Courts
OF Appeals under a claim that the case Is
one involving the constitution Of this state,
or the constitution Of the United States,
az provided In section 81, chap. "a, Cen.
Stat 1897, this court will not assume or re-
tain Jurisdiction from the mere fact that
the constitutional rights Of a party are
alleged to have been in6ringed, but will ex-
anime into the questions involved to ascer-
tain whether there are any substantial rea-
sons for the claim.
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-22

Newman Erb, as receiver of the Kansas
City, Wyandotte and Northwestern Rail-
road Company,
The Advocate and news., 1899-02-22
11O83.
The City Of Kansas City ct al,
VS..
q. p. Kimball, ct al,
Error from Wyandotte County.
REVERSED.
110a

Syllabus. BY the Court. Doster, c. j..
/. The provision of chapter lOl, laws 1881,
limiting the time for commencing suits to
set aside or enjoln the collection Of special
assessments to pay for street improve
ments in cities OF the first class to thirty
days from the time the amounts Of the as
sessments are ascertained was not repealed
by implication by chapter %, laws 1891 and
chapter ga, laws 1895.
2. The cases of City Of Argentine V. Sim
mons, 81 Kan. 200, and Doran " Barnes 54
Kan. 23S re-afiirmed and followed.
All the Justices concurring.
true copy.
Attest: JNO. MARTIN,
LSeall Clerk Supreme Court.