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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
OPPOSES COLLIN BALL.
Coffeyville Journal Says He Should
Not Be Sent to Congress.

Republican papers have been running
Lieut.. Collin Ball, d Philippine hero,
for congress in the Third district. J. p.
Bradley of Sedan, is an acknowledged
candidate but he and Ball live in the
same town and it is impossible for the
members of the party to determine the
policy to be pursued.
W lille the debate is going on the COT
feyVllle Journal, a Republican paper
breaks into the game with the follow
ing anti-Ball editorial.
1t is regretted that some Republican
papers have been so foolish as to en-
courage the idea of picking up any
Tom, Dick or Harry who may have
little military glory attached to his
name and talk of running him for some
big office, when, if the suggestion had
been made before the glory was ac-
quired it would have been considered
huge Joke. A case in point is that of
young lieutenant now being talked of
by some Republican papers-an outside
the district, hOWever-fOr congress from
the Third district. The suggestion is
silly for no other reason than that mill
tary achievement cannot confer states
manship. Before the campaign in the
Philippines, no one would have dream
ed of suggesting the young man in
question for any office higher, perhaps,
than a county office, if even that. To
assume that his record in the Philip
pines-a brilliant one, it is true-has
clothed him with the knowledge, the
wisdom and the sagacity necessary to
fill seat in congress Creditably, is to
insult intelligence and to advance a
theory absolutely without facts or rea-
son to support it. Third district Re
publicans must not let their sentiment
override their sense. They should NOM
mate a strong man politically and 9TH
erwise. Next year will be no time to
sacrifice a district to hero worship
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
Grain Letter.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-WHEAT-There has
been weakness in wheat most of the Ses-
sion and trading been in hands of pit
operators. At opening, which was at call
price. there was apparently plenty of
wheat for sale and under these offerings
market sold to 69c, which was put price
for week well as the day. Holders of
the latter We're buyers, causing reaction
but the advance was checked by report
of an increase in worlds supplies of over
312 million bushels. On this decline re-
ports of cash workings here and exports
of q loads helped values. While senti-
ment is strongly bulliSh, there appears to
be a belief that but little advance will
take place prior to holidays and this is
giving US a very narrow market. The
northwest markets have shown strength
of the wires have been in trouble and
news from seabOard been light.
CORN early was easy and very dull but
closed firm Western offerings small but
spot demand here is slow. Professionals
had corn for sale. Clearances 742. 900. The
seaboard reported 65 loads for export,
which would indicate demand not so poor
reported.
OARS have about held their own but
very dull. The range has been only &c.
Wet weather 10 rSeveral days has been
against any great movement The ship
ping demand is better than for wheat or
corn and is taking care of the receipts.
PROVISIONS have been firm, helped
early by some outside demand. Pork at
its best was up 15c; lard and ribs up PIC.
There has been some buying of lard by
the Sudahy Packing company. The
strength has been rather mysterious.
Commission houses continue to be the best
buyers. Shipments of product liberal.
J. f. HARRIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
TO GET AFTER CLARK.
Senate Elections Committee
Authorized to Proceed.

Washington, Dec. 12.-At the opening
OF tOday's session of the senate reSOlu-
tons were reported faVOrably from the
coInInlttee on contingent expenses au-
JhOr1zlng the committee on privileges
and elections to proceed with inveSti-
cations of the election to the senate Of
W. A Clark of Montana and n. B.
Scott of West Virginia The reSOlu-
lions were adopted
Mr.. CullOm's bill providing a form
q government for Hawaii was sent to
the committee on foreign relations.
MI PettigreW IS. D. offered the fol-
lowing resolution:
That the secretary of the navy be,
and he is hereby directed to inform the
senate whether the flag of the Philip
pine republic was carried by vessels in
the bay of Manila and whether the flag
OF the Ph1Ilppine republic was ever sa-
Iuted by Admiral Dewey or any of the
vessels OF his fleet at any time since
May l, 1898; We're Spanish prisoners de-
liYered over to the Philippine forces at
the time of the surrender at Subig bay;
did vessel commanded by the forces
under Aguinaldo flying the Philippine
flag accompany the vessels Concord
and Raleigh back to Subig bay in June,
1898 in order to compel the surrender
of the Spanish forces ?'
Mr.. Pettigrew asked for immediate
consideration of the resolution, but Mr..
Chandler objected and it went over till
tomorrow.
When the resolution of Mr. Pettigrew
relating to the trouble in the Occur
u <AIelie INNING QlSIFlcI was Iald DeIOre
the senate, Mr.. Chandler offered a sub
stitute, eliminating the charges against
General Merriam made in the original
After sharp cOlloquy between Mr..
Chandler and Mr.. Pettigrew, the reso-
luton was referred to the committee on
military affairs.
At 12:55 the senate went into execu-
tive session.
At the close of the executive session
the senate received from the house a.
message announcing the death of Rep
resentative Daniel ErmentrOut of Penn
sylvania- The usual resolutions We're
adopted and the senate at 1:4O ad-
jOurned.
The senate in executive session con-
firmed the nomination of Leonard Wood
to be major general of volunteers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
Appropriation Not Available
Until Next July.
MISTAKEN THE BILL.
Money Made Available a Year
Later Than Intended.
Prevents Relief For Which
Measure Was Passed.

The bung1ine work of the legislature
Is AGAIN displayed in the appropriation
for the erection of an administration
building at the Topeka insane asylum
When it was the purpose of the auth
ors. of the measure to make the appro-
priation available this year, by some
device or another the law was bungled
and the money is not available until
July. 1900.
The sum of $4,000 is appropriated for
This building. TO be used FOR the year
ending June 80 1901" This means that
not a cent of this money can be used
until next July. The original inten-
zion of the law was to have the money
available at the beginning of the fiscal
wear. which ends June 30 1900 This
period commenced July L, 1899, and the
state board of charities had planned 10
begin the work at that time
A reading of the law soon knocked
these plans out, because the money IS
not available until next July
The sum appropriated is for the con
=+rrcfion of the new building. plumb
inc heating. lighting and other neces-
sarN equipment. and including archi-
tectural and construction superlntend-
The building is to be constructed in
accordance with plans prepared by the
state board of charities
The IOHeka a>A Aull IL now NLNFfAA
and the new building is badly needed.
To meet this emergency the state board
of charities is now considering plan
which the members hope will dispose
OF the complication
1t is the purpose of the board to pro
coed with the work on this new build
ing early in the spring With this end
in view the board expects to prepare
plans and let the contracts, to men who
will work on credit until July l. AT
that time the appropriation IS available
for the new building and the board by
this method hopes TO be able to have
the building completed a year in ad-
vance of the time provided by the bunS-
1ers who handled the bill through which
the appropriation is made
1t was well known at the time the
legislature was considering this mea-
sure that the emergency was an ur-
gent one and the asylum should be re-
1ieved of congestion by providing sepa-
rate quarters for the officers, so that
the room which these departments now
occupy could be used for the insane
people
This was the principal reason which
caused the appropriation, put an untor-
tunate error SOmeW here made the APP
preparation available a year later than
its promoters intended.
The law for this Improvement was
drafted and pushed through the senate
and house by Senator Tom Anderson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
PORTO RICO KNOCKS.
The Island Demands Some Sort
of Attention From the
Government.

Washington, Dec 1.-THE cabinet
meeting today was devoted almost
wholly to a discussion of the political
and financial conditions in Porto Rico
The matter was brought up by Secre-
tary Root who stated that a commune
cation had been received from the gov
ernOr general of the island enclosing
petitions describing the situation and
asking for action by congress which
would determine their political status
and relation to the United States. While
the island itself has no public debt, yet
the planters as a rule, it is said, are
heavily involved. No money is coming
into the country for Investment and al
together the situation is not calculated
to foster trade or commerce.
The secretary of war shares the views
of the governor general and the presi-
dent is extremely DESTROYS that con-
gress shall take early action to secure
the islanders a stable form of govern
ment. 1t is understood that the secre-
tary of war and the president and all
members of the cabinet are in favor of
giving to the Porto Ricans a form of
government similar to that given to
Louisiana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
TREASURY LTBRARTANDIES
at the Age of 25 at His Home In
St Louis

St Louis. Dec. 12.-Edward Bates, Ii
brarian of the treasury department at
Washington is dead at the home of his
father. DR.. Julian Bates of this city.
Mr. Bates was about 25 years of age
and prior to his appointment as libra
rian of the treasury department was
curator in the public library of St.
Louis.
The appointment was made last sum-
mer The work and the climate of the
capital affected his health so aggravat-
ing a throat trouble that two weeks ago
he was obliged to give up the position.
Leave of absence for one month was
applied for and readily granted. Mr..
Bates intentions were to go west in
search of relief but he became worse
as he passed through st. Louis on
visit to his family and here he remain
ed until the end which came last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
DEFINING ARRESTED.
officer of Co. A Twentieth Kan
sas Taken to Council Bluffs.

st. Joseph, No, Dec. John J.
Deeming, company A, Twentieth Kan
sas, the handsomest officer in the regi-
ment, was arrested here Saturday and
taken to Council Bluffs. Ia, on a war
rant sworn out at the latter place by
Miss Tena Leonard, aged p, who
charges Deeming with betraying her
Deeming is now in the insurance bust
ness here. Lieut. Deeming enlisted at
Topeka. and served with the regiment
throughout the Philippine campaign,
until it was mustered out.
Since the Twentieth Kansas regiment
returned two anonymous letters have
been received by the State Journal post
marked Council Bluffs. The first one
received was as follows and was receiv-
ed shortly after the regiment returned:
"A lieutenant of company A, TWeni-
eth Kansas is in good luck. He is the
owner of three wives One Philippine
beauty. He is at a loss to know which
one is the best"
Soon after this letter was received
another in the same hand writing and
bearing the same post mark was re-
ceiVed. 1t read as follows:
"A lieutenant of company A, TWenti-
eth Kansas, just lately mustered out,
is very sorry he did not re-enlist while
in the Philippine islands. He says 1t
was war there but claims it is worse
here with the girls, as three very pretty
girls are after him and are going to sue
him for breach of promise"
Before enlisting Deeming was in the
insurance business in Topeka. He en-
listed as first sergeant of A company
and was promoted to be a second lieu
tenant He was one of the most pOpu-
lar members of the regiment. While
camped in San Francisco he secured a
furlOugh and made a hasty trip to
Council Bluffs. His comrades expected
that he was to be married. The mem
bers of the regiment who know him
well say there is no truth in the insinu .
alton that he has a native wife in the
Philippines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
A FIGHT ON BYNUM.
Democratic Senators Opposed to His
Confirmation.

New York. Dec IA special to the
Times from Washington says: Some of
the Democratic senators have intimat-
ed to their friends that they will resist
the confirmation OF VIM. D. Bynum to
be a member of the board of appraisers
at New York. Mr. Bynum, who was
until 1896 an active Democrat but who
participated in the campaign with the
Palmer and Buckner Democrats, is less
acceptable to Democrats than a lifelong
Republican. The argument made
against his appointment and cOnfirma-
ton is that the law requiring that all
the members of the board shall not be
of the same political party is being dis
regarded in appointing Mr.. Bynum as
a Democrat.
When the case is taken up in execu-
tive session, it viii be urged against
him that he really parted company with
Democracy when he bOlted the Chicago
nominations in 1875; that ne has since
stumped for a Republican, or Republic
cans in congressional campaigns, and
should be appointed, if at. all, as a Re
publican The opposition is considered
likely to be futile. although a number
of Republicans say that it is a pretty
large and handsomely paid position TO
be given q new recruit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
Holiday Rates, 1see-1ooo.

The Missouri Pacific will sell tickets
between stations within 200 miles dis
lance at rate of one fare for round trip,
with minimum of fifty cents. Dates of
sale. December %, p, %. 80 and 81 and
January l, limited for return January 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12

AS a result of the visit of the Union
Pacific officials here yesterday a hand
some donation of about $500 may go
from the Union Pacific company to the
endowment fund of the Kansas Wesley
an university. The officials were
greatly pleased with Salina after being
shown around and were much impressed
with the prospective benefits that viii
come to the city by the gifts of the
Rev. Mr.. James. So strong was the
impression that the officials have
agreed to recommend that the company
make a donation of $500 to the en-
dOwment fund being pledged on the
strength of Mr. James donations.-Sa-
lima Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12

Furnished by ]. c. Goings. Commission
Merchant. 112 East Fifth St. Topeka
Kan, receiver and shipper of grain
Liverpool: Wheat I'D lower; corn I'd
London: Wheat cargoes inactive, op-
tons I'D lower.
Northwest cars: Minneapolis 211, last
year 351; Duluth 251, last year 5l3.
Total clearances wheat and flour 28S, 600,
corn $50, 900.
PRIMARY receipts of wheat $4,000. last
year 1,176 200; shipments 10000, last year
767, 600. Corn receipts 457, 600. last year 49,
600; shipments 40S 600, last year 333, 900
Kansas City receipts: Wheat 43. corn IL;
oats 4. Last year wheat 81, corn II, oats
II. A. T. and S F. railway not reported
Paris: Wheat closes 5 confines higher to
unchanged; flour unchanged
Ad3sd lower than yesterday
Privileges good this week: Puts May
wheat 681zc; calls 7014c. Puts May corn
323sc; calls 331sc.
Topeka cash No. 2 hard wheat SO pounds
Size; No. mixed corn 23c.
Kansas City cash: No hard wheat %
pounds 62G63c. No. mixed corn 2S14c-
St. Louis close: Wheat, May 7112c; corn
May BIC; oats May PAGE
Bradstreets wheat increases 3.6lO,OO0-
With these increases in worlds stocks
to get any advance in prices yet.
Puts May wheat 6S7sc; calls 694c. Puts
and calls May corn $3.50. Curb May wheat
691sc bid.
Minneapolis close: Wheat. May 661sc-
Duluth close: Wheat, May 67zsc.
Privileges good next week: Puts May
wheat 67Bc; calls 71Ac.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
DRIVEN FROM HOME.
Mrs Mallory Makes That a Ground
For Divorce.

Alexander NJ Mallory. who is en-
ployed in P w. Griggs' hardware store
on Sixth avenue west. has been sued
by his wife. Mrs Fanny Mallory, for
divorce. Mr.. Mallory lives out at 1852
Lincoln street, but the couple have been
separated for about three months, dur
ing which time Mrs. Mallory has been
living with her sister.
Mrs Mallory says that they were
married in the fall of 1880 in MOntgOm-
cry county. Tenn. She claims that her
husband has abused her for some time
past and that on September Is he drove
her from their home and that she was
compelled to find refuge with her sis
ter. She says this is the third time she
has been driven from her home.
Mrs. Mallory asks for a divorce, ali
mOny, and the custody of their child,
William Earl, boy of six years. She
also asks that Mr.. Mallory be restrain
ed from disposing of their furniture
while the suit is pending, and also that
he may be restrained from coming
where she is and bothering her, as she
claims he is in the habit of doing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
FOR COLORED INSTITUTE.
One Ohio Woman Sends $4,000
Other Donations Raise Fund
to $4,000.

New York. Dec. GOOD results ac-
compIished through the Madison Square
Garden concert hall meeting on Decem-
Der 4, in the interest of the Tuskegee
Normal and Industrial Institute, Tus-
kegee, Ala, are apparent.
Today a check for $4,000 toward the
endowment fund of Tuskegee came
from a woman in Ohio. This is a con-
ditional So, 900 subscription made
through Grover Cleveland, the donor
having removed the condition. Other
gifts made the whole amount added to
the endowment fund of the Tuskegee
institute since the Madison Square Gar
den concert hall meeting about $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
OTIS DEATH LIST.
Those Who Have Died Recently In
the Philippines.

Washington. Dec. 12.-Gen. Otis re
ported by cable the following deaths
since his last report:
tuberculosis at NagaSaki, Japan,
September 10, First North Dakota in
fantry, Leslie r. Waterman, quarter
masters department.
Dec. z, George Q. Davidson, civilian
employe, drowned in Pasig river, body
identified Dec. s.
Sept. II. Fourth infantry. James Pat
tie, company G. accidentally drowned,
attempting to board launch at San Isl
Nov u. First cavalry. James E.
Thompson, sergeant, c. F. Bathing,
Mariwuina. river at Pasig, Luzon.
Dec. 3, Thirty seventh infantry, Hen
ry NJ. Neatherly, company F, VariOla,
at Tarlac.
Nov. %, Thirty-sixth infantry, Even
W. Smith. company NJ Cebu.
Oct 9. TWenty-third infantry, Robert
E. Welsch, company a, acute dysen-
terry.
Nov. %. Sixth infantry. Thomas A.
Heide, company D, malaria.
Nov. %. Fourth cavalry, Michael Sui
Ivan, farrier. company A.
Nov. "A, Peter p. Griewatz, company
D.
Dec. 5, Burt Henningur company K.
Dec. 1. Third cavalry, Charles Bran
ningan, company E; gunshot wounds in
action
Nov. 80. Sixth infantry, Paul Rinkle
accident by cOmrade.
Nov. q, Sixth infantry. James Steele,
company K, suicide
Dec. >, Thirty fifth infantry, George
MOntage, company c, diarrahoea.
Dec. ?, Fourteenth infantry, Joseph
F. Williams. company K, erysipelas-
Dec 6. TWenty-seventn infantry, Har-
old J. Griffith. company G. cOlitis
Dec. 1, Thirty-sixth infantry, Ray
mOnd Gren, company I, tricushid insult
ficiency.
Dec. 5, Twenty-third infantry, Thomas
J. Murray, sergeant, company A, dys-
EMERY.
Dec. Z. Twelfth infantry Harry Gle
son, company F; Second, Sixth infant
~ William Sheriff., company K, ty-
phOid.
Dec. 3 Twenty-sixth infantry, James
F. Ellington, company H.
Dec. ,, Twenty first infantry, George
Sanford. company l. nephritis
Dec ., Twenty-secOnd infantry. Ed
ward H Blyler, cause not reported.
Nov. Is. Twenty-second infantry, Her
bert G. HOor, company K.
Dec. %, James Rogers, company K.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
DOORS STILL CLOSED.
Roberts Investigation is Proceeding
in Secret

Washington, Dec. 12.-The Roberts
investigating committee resumed its
session today behind closed doors. This,
# was explained was to permit the com
mfttee to receive and discuss reports
on procedure, form of subpoena, etc.
Meantime Mr.. Roberts himself and
quite a gathering of MOrmons and gen
tAes stood outside the committee door
awaiting admission
Mr. Roberts was prepared to con-
tinue his argument on the demurrer on
the right of the committee to try him.
The gentle delegation was more num-
erous, including the white haired Rev.
DR.. lift, Mr. Schroeder to whom Rob
erts interpOsed rather sensational OBJ
5ections on Saturday and the others
who have come on from Utah to direct
the proceedings against him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
Chicago L1vestook Market.

Chicago. Dec. 2-CATTLE-Receip
$500 generally steady; Gamers strong;
cows strong: stOckers and feeders steady.
BeeTes 81 soar so: COWS 50 001l4. so: heifers
s. 25d5 .25; Gamers 81 .90d3 90; stoc1ers and
feeders 50 00Q4. 50: Texas grass steers 1925
Q4-20; Texas fed beeves $4.25d5.25.
HOGS-Receipts today 90. 600; tomorrow
So 600; left over 2369: steady to shade
lower. Mixed and butchers 50 .9Ol14. 10: good
to choice heavy s. 95d4 10; rough heavy
S. S003- S112; light 50 .S5a4.O5 bulk of sales
s.. 95G I. %.
SHEEP Receipts 10000. Sheep active:
native wethers 50 .00d3. 10; westerns 81 O0lD
40: lambs, natives $4.00Q5.60 western
s.. 15d5. so
Official receipts and shipments for yes
terday:
CATTLE receipts 2. IA: shipments 3.744
HOGS receipts 40,147: shipments 6.344
SHEEP receipts 14.755; shipments sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
MONETT TURNED DOWN.
Supreme Court Dismisses His Suit of
Custer.

Columbus, O., Dec 1.-THE supreme
court today handed down a, decision
dismissing the custer suits brought by
the attorney general against the fol-
lowing insurance companies on the
grounds that they had combined to fix
rates: st. Paul Fire and Marine In
sUrance company of Minnesota; West
ern Insurance company, British-Amer1-
can Insurance company, Home 1nsur-
ance company, Royal INSURANCE com
pany, Liverpool & London Insurance
company, London and Lancashire In
surance company, North Brand Mer-
camille Insurance company, Caledonia
Insurance company, Manchester Fire
Insurance company and the Buffalo
German Insurance company.
The court diSmisses the suits on the
grounds that the evidence does not sup
port the petition of the attorney gen
eraI. A similar suit against the Fire
Underwriters is still pending.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
CONFLICT OF DATES.
Does University of California Expect
to Play Two Football Teams
on Christmas
Chicago. Dec. 1.-THE Tribune today

says:
The announcement that the UNIVERSE
ty of California had arranged a date
with the Carlisle Indians for Christmas
day was something of a surprise to the
University of Chicago eleven who sup
posed it had an option on the date.
Coach Stage yesterday wired the Cali
fOrnia management asking about the
date and requesting some definite an
swer, but last night had received no
reply. The athletic board at the uni
versity did not hold the meeting called
for yesterday, but will meet late this
week. when the trip to the coast will be
definitely settled. The students do not
favor the trip, although some members
of the eleven would like to make it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
BRITISH BARK AFIRE.
The Indian Empire Loaded With Coal
Total Loss.

Lima, Peru. Dec. 1.-THE British
bark Indian Empire, consigned to the
Shute company, arrived at CaIlaO from
Fleetwood, after a voyage of 81 days.
She was laden with coal.
She was found on fire Monday morn
ing. Notwithstanding the efforts of the
crew and the assistance of the French
cruiser PrOtet, the bark became a total
loss, with the exception of the iron
hulk. The hulk was tOwed ashore by
order of the captain of the port, near
the mouth of the river Bimac. 1t is es-
timated that the loss is about &1OO 900.