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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14
America r'avored by the sultan.

Constantinople. Oct. 2.-The customs
officials having 10 pass 10000 sacks OF
American flour arriving directly from
the United States, ON the ground that
the -four was unwholesome. an ener-
getic protest was made to the Sultan.
and an trade was issued ordering the
admission of the flour.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14

In certain conditions of the atmos-
phere electricity is SO abundant on the
top of the. big volcanoes in Hawaii
that an English geologist found that he
could trace electric letters with Lis
1naara an his h.&a,L-Ak
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14
A Remarkable Instrument.

One of the most remarkable instru-
ments on record has been recently COM
pleted, and actually measures one-mil-
lionth part of second. The instru-
ment Is necessarily very complicated,
bat the vibrations of very sensitive
tuning fork form the basis of the meas
uring process.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14
Rarkentine Uncle John Wrecked.

Victoria, r. c., Oct. 12.-The barken-
tine Uncle John. bound from Honolulu
to Puget Sound, went ashore on the
west coast of Vancouver Island during
gale and is a total loss. The Uncle
John left Honolulu on Sept IS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14
Herkimer,s Democratic Ticket.

IIerkimer, n. Y. Oct 1.-THE Demo.
Gratis in county convention here nomi-
mated, for member of Assembly. Lynn
b. Wheeler; for County Treasurer, III.
nj. Golden. The ticket is regarded as
the strongest ever put up by the Demo-
Gratis in Herkimer county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14
American Cutter Arrested.

London Oct. PA telegram from
Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland. says
an American fishing cutter has been
arrested for fishing inside the limit off
that port.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14
Lizard Orchid Found Again.

The rare lizard orchid, which has
been lost to the British flora for half
a century, has just been discovered on
Wye Downs, near Ashford, Kent, by
the professors at the Southeastern
Agricultural College, Wye. The dis
covery of this rare flower is a very i'm
portant one, and steps will be taken
to prevent the choice plant being again
lost sight of---Birmingham Post.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14

A bunch of fragrant roses fell at his
feet. He stopped, picked them up,
glanced swiftly into the throng and be-
held the countenance of her he sought
mot white and timid and anguish
stricken now, but red with a high color
of hope, joy, anticipation, pride.
Fervently be pressed the flowers TO
his lips and smiled back his very soul
as the regiment marched on.-Chicago
NpNS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14
Doctors child Poisoned.

West Union, Ohio, Oct 12.-The four
teen-months-old child of DR.. j. o.
Wickerham, of Ycungsville, swallowed
quantity of bicromide of mercury
and is dead as q result.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14
Judge Borrows $500, 600.

New York, Oct. T2.--Judge, the
comic weekly mas borrowed 100000
from the Knickerbocker Trust Com
pany at Az per cent The loan is pay
able in ten. twelve and fifteen years in
gold
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14
Rarkentine Uncle John Wrecked.

Victoria, b. c., Oct. 12.-The barken-
line Uncle John. bound from Honolulu
70 Puget Sound, went ashore on the
vest coast of Vancouver Island during
4 gale and is a total loss. The Uncle
Tohn left Honolulu on Sept Is.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14

Fuddy: "'rhey say that Rookie
feller's income is $50 minute"
Doddy; "Do you suppose if we call
ed ON him he'd give us some of his
time ?"-B Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27

Correspondent: JF. HARRIS. Chicago.
Member Chicago Board Of Trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
PRESIDENTS LETTER
To Otis, Iustructing Him to Establish
Civil Government.

Washington, July 27.-It is stated at
the war department that Gen. Otis has
made no communications regarding the
organization of any provisional govern
ments in the islands or provinces but
it is presumed that he may be doing so
if conditions warrant.
Gen Otis is acting under instructions
from the president dated December 81,
1898. These instructions said that the
destruction of the Spanish fleet follow
ed by the reduction of Manila practical
ly effected the conquest Of the Philip
pine islands and suspension of Spanish
sovereignty. They directed that the
military government of the United
States maintained in Manila be extend
ed with all possibility to all the district
coded to the United States by the treaty
of peace.
The military commander was direct
ed to announce that I'VE come not as
invaders or conquerors, but as friends"
Those who submitted were to be prom
ised support and protection, "all others
will be brought within the lawful rule
we have assumed, with firmness if need
be. but without severity as far as may
be possible" Suggestions were made
as to the government of the coded ter
ritory and the rights of property, taxes,
etc.
This letter of the president, together
with the instructions of Secretary Hay
to the Philippine commission are the
basis of governments which are to be
established. in the Philippines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
TODAY's MARkET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal
Chicago. July q.

C61caRO, july =.
WHEAT-Cooler weather and disap-
pointing cables weakened wheat today.
and sold off quickly TO 7O33Q5sc., Buying
of grasshoppers in the Dakotas and Min
nesota checked the decline. At IL o'clock
September was bringing 70Szc. Chicago
received Sc cars, two of which graded
contract. Minneapolis and Duluth got
1872 cars, compared with 80 cars for the
same day last year.
CORN-Heavy liquidation owing to rains
throughout the dry belt weakened corn,
Receipts, $40 cars. September opened 3
ds4c lower at 315s032c, sold spar1ngly at
32c and declined to S114q5sc.
OATS-Oats followed the other grains,
September ruling nc lower at 19Aa sc.
Receipts, 365 cars.
PROFESSIONALISM prices for hogs
started provisions strong, but later the
market yielded with grains. September
pork opened a shade higher at IS. 771@, de-
clined to $3.50 and rose to $S.75. Septem-
Der lard opened q shade lower at $3.50
53T15, declined to $5.306I5321a and advanced
to S5.35. September ribs, PFC higher at
$50. and declined to s.. 05Q5.073k
BARLEY-Cash, 35d40c.
R 4567;JIy. 5lAc; September EN- 5o15q61c.
Der, $2.45; October, $2.45
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
GOES BACK IN IRONS.
Soldier Who Deserted Is Being
Returned to Manila.

San Francisco, July 27.-On board the
Ohio which, with the Newport, sailed
at midnight last night for the Philip
pines was Benjamin Owens, private Of
Company H, Fourth United States in
fantry, manacled and guarded to be re-
turned to Manila for trial upon the
charge of "desertion in the face of the
enemy" the penalty for which is death.
The young soldier has been confined in
the Preside guard house since last Fri
day. He was taken there from the
transport Indiana. When taken before
Col. Freeman at the Preside today
Owens stated that he had not realized
for a week after he had deserted his
post the enormity of his Offense. He
had been drinking heavily and in his
half crazed condition went aboard the
Indiana. Four or five days out the first
sergeant of his company who was COM
ing home in charge of an insane soldier,
saw him and reported him to the COM
manding officer. CIiYens was taken in
to custody and soon as the vessel
arrived he was sent to the Presidio.
Cabled orders from Manila direct he be
sent back for court martial
Owens deserted from his company
when it was stationed at block house
No. z, a mile and a half north of Ma
Mia. The command was under fire
constantly from marauding bands One
day in the latter part of May he went
to Manila, drank heavily and cast mil
itary obligations to the wind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27

Furnished by J. c. Goings, Commission
Merchant 112 East Fifth street, Topeka,
Kan, receiver and shipper of grain.
Liverpool: Wheat SD lower, corn I'd
higher (opening cable).
Chicago receipts: Wheat Sc cars, graded
cars; corn 6lO cars, graded 81 cars; oats
3e5 cars, graded IS cars.
Chicago; Estimated receipts of hogs for
tomorrow, 2,000
St Louis received Jos 200 bushels Of wheat
today against 27.600 bushels last year.
Kansas City receipts Wheat us cars. q
year ago 1913 cars. corn 50 cars, year ago
IA cars; oats cars. year ago s cars.
Receipts of hogs: Chicago, 26 900, strong
$500.
last year: Duluth IA cars last year none.
Paris: Wheat % confines lower, -four 10
centimes lower.
Earnings C., C.. c. & st. L. third week
July increase SIS, 600
Flour sales at Minneapolis yesterday,
81. 600 barrels.
Berlin closed sd higher ,Buda Pesth sd
lower.
Chicago: Estimated receipts for tomor-
row: Wheat 20 cars corn $50 cars. oats $40
cars, hogs p 600 head.
New York reports g loads wheat and 80
loads corn for export.
Puts September wheat 701kMhc calls II
MI11sc; puts September corn 313s05hc, calls
31Ac; curb September wheat 705sc.
New York close: Wheat. July 761kc Sep
TENDER 752zc, December 75Rc: corn July
34c. September 36zsc. December 36c.
st Louis close: Wheat, cash 705sc. July
7ossc. September 1850, December 737kc;
corn. cash sc, July S11zc, September s05sc,
Duluth close: Wheat, July 7OAc septem-
Minneapolis close: Wheat, September
6114Gssc; December 6s7sd69c-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27

decline some export business was notice
able. "a loads being reported. Outside
speculation has proved very light and the
market has acted heavy.
CORN-Failure of hot winds to mater
ialize and what was even a weaker fea-
ture, heavy rains in the corn belt. made
a very sick corn market today. Dry wea-
Their talk was pretty well drowned out
and selling was general. Shipping de-
mand, however, continues good and the
sea board bought heavily in the pit. While
we do not feel that corn viii work up
very much, owing to magnificent pros
poets, still it will hardly pay to sell it on
the soft spots. Scares from time to time
are sure to give US good rallies and the
cash demand will be a steadying infiu-
ence, especially on breaks such to-
days.
OATS Oats have been easy but not
very active. Elevator people and shippers
here bought September. Receipts were
800 cars. There were 1f2 cars of new oats
with so contract. The weather keeps IA
vorable for harvesting and movement. The
estimate for Friday was $40 cars. The sea-
board reported 250, 600 bushels for export.
PROVISIONS-Prov early We're
slightly lower with the grains, but have
not been weak, and while trade was not
large, packers have in the main been buy
rs-Anglo-Amerfcan, Chicago Packing
company and others. The close was firm.
It has not been a big market at any time
Hog receipts. p, 900. Prices opened strong,
but eased off Packing west was 3S5. 600
J. F. HARRIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
THE BARNES CHARGEs.
Rumor That the Finding Is Adverse
to oklahoma's Governor.

Washington, July 27.-The investiga-
ton by the interior department into the
charges against Governor Barnes of
Oklahoma, is coming to a head. Today
a report, which is believed to have a re-
liable basis, was in quiet circulation at
the department that Assistant Attorney
General Vandeventer had rendered an
opinion to Secretary Hitchcock in which
he held that Governor Barnes, in his
use of the territorial funds and in other
matters, had violated the laws of Okla
homa.
Mr.. Vandeventer was seen and asked
if it were true that he had rendered
such an opinion to the secretary. THAT
is matter about which have moth
ing to say wis his reply.
Secretary Hitchcock having left the
department, First Assistant Secretary
Ryan was next approached He was
asked if a decision had been reached
upon the charges against Governor
Barnes. He said: ct can only say that
if anything has been done it has been
I do not know what has been done to-
day.
Secretary Hitchcock was seen at the
Arlington hotel. He was told of the
report that Assistant Attorney General
Vandeventer had given him an opinion
of violating the laws of Oklahoma
ION that subject I have nothing to
say" was his response.
The charges against Governor Barnes
which have been before the department
for some time, are of a serious charac-
ter. They embrace a misapplication of
funds and other abuses of his Office.
Governor Barnes was in Washington
several weeks ago, but he denied that
he had been summoned here in his own
defense. If the charges against him
are sustained his removal undoubtedly
will follow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
MONRoEIsM PRESERVED.
Ambassador White Says Americans
Are Not Ready to Give It Up

London, July 27.-The Hague cores
pondent Of the Times report a long
conversation with Andrew d. White,
United States ambassador at Berlin
and head of the American delegation, in
which the ambassador, after referring
TO the earnest desire of the American
people for a comprehensive arbitration
scheme as proved by the constant petit
tons and resolutions Of large meetings
held In all parts of America since the
conference has been sitting said:
L believe that a vast majority of our
people will welcome our arbitration
treaty and see in it a Serviceable plan
from the outset and a germ from which
a more complete system will be evolved
by future conferences. AS time pro-
crosses without doubt references to the
tribunal will become increasingly nat
uraI and normal and thus we may hope
to nave every advantage claimed for
obligatory arbitration without it's over
Whelming disadvantages. But it could
hardly be expected that we should be
willing to accept the requirement to
sweep away at once here and now the
policy of Monroeism.
IF any modification is ever made of
that policy it must be made by the
United States after it has had the full
est opportunity to study the subject in
all its bearings. Such a change cannot
be made here by implications in a
treaty made distinctly for another pur-
pose, and it is important that there
should be no doubt on this point"
Mr.. White then referred to the deep,
almost religious conviction in the hearts
of the American people against any for
eign ENHANCEMENT He added, how
ever, that the declaration of Monroeism
would leave the United States policy
exactly what it had been heretofore
and would not in the slightest degree
hamper the operation of the arbitration
plan. On the contrary the United
States would fully and faithfully Coop
crate in the judicial settlement of in
ternational difficulties by means of the
agency and machinery provided in the
convention The past history of the
United tSates abundantly shows, de-
clared Mr.. White, that they had not
manifested the slightest desire to in
terfere with or hamper arbitration
proceedings.
The ambassador then mentioned num-
erous cases of arbitration arising under
four classes, which might be regarded
as involved in the Monroeism declara-
ton:
F'irst-Between the United States and
European powers.
Second-Between the United States
and another American power.
Third-Between two American pow
ers, neither being the United States
FOurth-Between an American power
other than the United States and for
eign power.
In every instance, said Mr.. White, the
United States has regarded these arbi-
trations as promoting peace and there
fore there is nothing in our history to
warrant the idea that our attitude
would be hostile to any settlement pos
sible under this convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
MRS. PEROT ARRESTED.
On the Charge of Abducting
Her Own Daughter.

Liverpool, July 27.-On the arrival of
the Dominion line steamer Cambreman
at this port this morning Sergeant Col
Inns of Scotland yard and Sergeant Bell
of Liverpool, arrested Mrs. William Y.
Perot, of Baltimore, on the charge Of
the abduction of her daughter from
Baltimore. Mrs. Perot was accompa-
MED by a tall, military looking man,
and the party had taken passage as
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce and daughter. They
were arrested at the customs depot
while waiting for the departure of the
express train from Euston station.
Pierce" is Captain Blood, a brother
of Lady Colin Campbell. Mrs. Perot
did not deny her identity. She had not
anticipated arrest and was terribly sur
prised by the event. The arrest was
effected quietly but there was a painful
scene between mother and daughter
when they. began to fear separation, the
child weeping bitterly. The police re-
assured the mother for the present.
The child and mother were taken to
the police Office, but proceeded to Eus-
ton station by a later train. They will
appear at the Bow street station this
afternoon. Capt. Blood took charge of
the luggage and accompanied Mrs. Pc
rot to London
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
FOURTEEN GOVERNORS
Have Accepted Invitations to the
Dewey Reception.

New York, July 27.-The committee
on plan and scope of the Dewey recep-
ton committee held a meeting today.
1t was decided to have a, display of fire
works in all Of the five boroughs at
points to be designated with an electri-
cal display for three nights at the New
York and Brooklyn city halls. A report
having gone out that newspaper men
from other cities would be treated as
guests of the city, the committee made
a report to the effect that while news
paper men would be treated with every
courtesy that would not mean the city
would assume their hotel bills, or other
personal expenses.
Replies from fourteen governors ac-
cepting the invitation to take part in
the parade were received.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
GUILTY OF MURDER.
Verdict In Case Growing Out of
Wardner Strike.

Wallace Idaho, July 27.-In the case of
Paul Corcoran, charged with the murder
of James Cheyno in connection with the
Wardner strike, the jury this morning re-
rived at a verdict of guilty of murder in
the second degree. Within twenty min
utes after the jury retired last night,
eleven of them favored the verdict final
~ rendered, one man holding out six
hours for murder in the first degree.
Under the Idaho laws murder in the
second degree is punishable by imprison-
ment from ten years to life. Sentence
will be rendered this afternoon, when the
court will take a recess until fall It is
not believed an appeal will be taken, the
defense trusting TO executive clemency
rather than risk a new jury trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
A NEW RESTAURANT.
The Whittier & Butler Lunch and
Short Order House.

People who enjoy steak done to a
turn or a, delicious piece of pie will have
an opportunity to get them from now
on at the corner of Eighth and Kansas
avenue. The fixtures of the Epicurean
have been purchased by James Butler
and Fred Whittier and they will Op-
crate a first class restaurant there I'M
der the firm name of Whittier & But
Ter.
Mr. Whittier is an oId-time restaurant
and short order man in Topeka, and
his Coffee steaks and other de1icacies
have many friends. Mr.. Butler was I'M
til recently superintendent of the state
reform school and steward at the in
sane asylum and is well known
throughout the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
Chicago L1vestock Market.

Chicago, July q.
HOGS-Estfmated receipts of hogs to-
day, 26, 900; tomorrow, 22,000; left over, s.
49, Market strong to shade higher Mixed
and butchers, "a. 2Od4.50; good heavy, S4.35
ga rough heavy, $S.s5q425; light, s4.35
"a. 6215.
CATTLE Receipts, 1000. Market strong.
Beeves, 81. 50Q5.90; COWS and heifers, $2d5;
Texas steers, So. 1915; stockers and, feed
ers, SO. 2564.S5.
SHEEP Receipts, 10000. Market firm.
Sheep, SO. 2505; lambs $4d675
official receipts and shipments for yes
HOGS-Receipts. 1913; shipments, 1851
q. CATTLE-Receipts. 14,444; shipments, B.
sHEEP-Receipts. 1885; shipments, 1872
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
CONNECTS IN STEEL CAGE.
prison Demons " at Columbus, Ohio,
Now In Close Confinement

Columbus, Ohio, July pa new steel
cage built for the four incOrrigible con-
victs in the Ohio state prison was fin
ished yesterday, and the men were plac-
ed in 1t today.
They are known as the prison de-
MONS" Each one has shot or stabbed a
guard or two since his Incarceration.
They are all life men, and though sub
jected to the severest punishment alb
solutely refuse to work. They are Ira
Marlatt, Otis Hurley, John O'Neill and
John Atkinson.
Though the warden does not admit it,
it is believed the men will sooner or lat
er kill each other. Marlatt fought like
a maniac against being put in the cage,
1t required six men to control him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
RELIABLE POWER,

available twenty-four hours per day
and in any building near the business
center, must interest you if you operate
a small shop or require power for any
purpose.
Hiring power from somebody's shaft
is very expensive, for you not only pay
that nobody benefits from. 1t is waste
In the heavy shafts, pulleys and belts
by which the little you do use is brought
from the engine.
The landlord must get paid for this
waste somehow and so he charges you
q. share.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
CUT OFF MS FINGER.
Little Son of A a. Vance Suffers a
Painful Accident

John Vance, the 5-year-old son of A.
H Vance, was the victim of a, painful
accident Tuesday afternoon. Some
carpenters are working at the house
and the little boy was playing near
them. One of the men was working
with a chisel and the child playfully
placed his finger in a hole over which
the chisel passed a moment afterward,
cutting that member entirely off The
boy suffered greatly but physicians
soon arrived and relieved him and no
more serious consequences than the loss
of the finger resulted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
Grain Letter

Furnished by J. c. Goings, Commission
Merchant, 112 East 5th ST. Topeka. Kan,
receiver and shipper of grain.
Chicago. July q.
WHEAT-With both the continent and
the United Kingdom sending in lower ca
bles and very promising condition of
the weather in the northwest as well
abroad, our wheat market opened at
decline of half a cent, being under put
price for the day. Selling of long wheat
was the order, which for a time was alb
sorbed by some of the more pronounced
local bulls. and their efforts held the mar
ket fairly steady. The gist of the news
was such as has been reported the past
few days with the exception that at tha
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
A WATER SHOW.
It Will Include Spanish War Features
and Will Be Given at the Park.

The Water Show and Fireworks COM
pany under the personal direction of
N. H. Holway, will open a three nights
engagement at Garfield park beginning
tainment will be given on Soldier creek
at the east end of the park. 1t will be
a. spectacular production with fireworks
and plenty of noise.
The performance properly includes
several features of the late Spanish
war. Dewey's victory, the sinking of the
Spanish fleet, and other historical fea-
lures are reproduced with realistic eff
feet. The company producing these per
formances come to Topeka preceded by
flattering press notices.