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Evening star., 1900-11-13
CANCELLATION OF SALE
Attorney for District Recommend, An
plicatfOn BE Granted,

plicatiOn Be Granted.
The attorney for the District, Mr.. A. b.
Duvall, today advised the Commissioners
that in the case of Mr.. John r. Shields. the
request for cancellation of the tax sale of
sublots 241 to PAS, inclusive, square 675, for
special assessments for an improvement of
K street, should be granted, on the ground
that ar assessment more than twenty years
old is barred by the statute Of limitations.
and uncollectable. unless action has been
taken within that period to collect the
same.
The application. explained Mr.. DuvaIl Is
based upon the suggestion that the assess
ments at the time of the sale. April II, 1899,
were not liens upon the property. because
they were not levied within twenty Years
and were barred by the statute of limita-
tions. This point says Mr.. Duvall, was
well taken.
I am of the opinion" he adds. that,
upon the payment of the said general taxes
with interest and penalties, the tax sale of
said lots should be Cancelled
Evening star., 1900-11-13
Cou.truction of Railway switch.

A force of men has begun work upon the
construction of railroad switch from the
Alexandria branch of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad at the st. Elizabeth Asylum
wharf through the grounds of the institu-
ton to central point inside the asylum.
The workmen have put up camp and
have hauled to the place great quantity
of material The switch is to be built for
the convenience of conveying coal or other
things TO the ASYLUM.
Evening star., 1900-11-13
Annual Inspection OF Police

The annual inspection of the police de-
partment was commenced yesterday Major
Sylvester and Captain Austin of the Do
lice force and Captain Burton Ross of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps compos-
ing the inspection committee. The commit
tea inspected the first, second and sixth Pfc
cincts yesterday afternoon.
Arrangements We're made for Commission
ers Macfarland and Ross to attend at the
sixth precinct at $3.50 o'clock. Three pre-
cincts and the mounted men will be in
spected today. and the parade, as hereto
fore published, will take place THURSDAY.
Evening star., 1900-11-13

statement for account filed. In re Lena
Reese ct al. (minors): account passed. Es-
tate Of Christina Duvall; do Estate of
Annie NJ. FURNACE; final notice issued re-
turnable December l. 1900. Estate of Jo-
hanna Fitzgerald: will dated August 2. 1900
filed. Estate of Augustus A. De Loire:
final notice issued returnable December Z.
Estate of Margaret A. Poster: final notice
issued returnable November 30. Estate of
Ellen Henning: do. Estate of Julia Bur-
CESS: will admitted to probate and letters
testamentary granted to Simon Lyon; bond,
60 COO
Evening star., 1900-11-13
omcer Fire. at suspect.

Policeman Andrew Zisk today reported to
Lieut.. Hollinberger, at the fourth precinct
station, that while on duty early this morn
ing he fired his revolver at a man whom
he thinks was wanted by the police authori-
ties for supposed highway robbery, but who
escaped. This was all the information the
ofiicer could furnish on the subject
Evening star., 1900-11-13

The Best Prescription for Malaria.
Chills and Fever is bottle of GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC. It II simply iron and Qui-
nine In testeiess FORM No cure. no pay Price, 6Oc.
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6,234 MORE TROOPS.
To Be Sent to the Philippines at
Once.

Washington. July 7.-As result of a
thorough consideration of the subject by
the secretary of war, Lieutenant Gener-
al Miles and Adjutant General Corbin
orders were issued by the war depart
ment this afternoon for the dispatch OF
6,254 regular troops to the Philippines
with a view to their utilization in China,
in case it is found necessary to divert
them to that country. These troops are
intended primarily to relieve the volun-
teers in the Philippines and will only
be diverted to China in the event that
circumstances demand it.
The force is made of two battalions
each of the Fifteenth, Second, Fifth and
Eighth infantry, two squadrons each of
the First and Ninth cavalry, one squad
ron of the Third cavalry and a company
of engineers.
These troops will be forwarded as
rapidly as transportation arrangeme
can be perfected and the entire fleet Of
transports at San Francisco and New
York will be employed in the work.
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IMPORTANT NEWS AND FEATURES.


Today's London cable Letter.
Chinese Situation More Appalling.
Democrats Moving on Lincoln.
Gov. Leedy Loses Money in Mines.
Senator Hill Goes Home via st. Louis.
Troops Go to Manila.
Mckinley Receives Delegates.
Murder at Kingman This Morning.
Hanna to open Headquarters July Is.
2 Sporting News
Kansas News.
Railroad News.
Frost at Head of Kansas Exposition.
Towne's Party Nomination Goes to
Committee.
4 Mckinley and Roosevelt Side by Side.
Wheat Crop of Kansas.
Church Announcements.
Review of the Week.
Late Telegraph and Local News.
5 Snap Shots at Home News.
Society News.
Abstractors Are Liable For Blunders-
Sketch of Adlai E. Stevenson.
omciaI Council Proceedings.
Death of Noble L. Prent1s.
Tillotson Elected Free silver Leader.
wants and miscellaneous Aus.
Topeka Census Returns Criticized
Chemical Engine Runs over Buggy.
Fusion Forces Think Kansas Doubtful.
8 Senator Jones Reelected Chairman
Populists Will Not Endorse Stevenson.
Convention Gossip.
9 Chicago Man Insane From Heat.
william Allen White Studies Bryan.
Topeka Society.
New Parks For Topeka.
10 Working Hours Regulated.
Absinthe Introduced in America
Ghosts That Haunt Royalty.
IL Theatrical News.
Minnie Maddern Fiske is Booked.
IL Editorial.
Book Reviews.
Stories of The Town.
13 Timely Hints For women
IA Famous Women Astronomers.
Fashions For Baby.
Gowns and Novelties.
10 Belgium to Advertise It's Industries.
The Wireless Telegraph.
World wide Calamity Pre- dicted.
Worth 1000 Millions.
16 Story: Painted OUT
Bears of Immense Size.
Catching the A1batross.
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whereupon the little man promptly
wired London that it was impossible to
send any troops at all out of South
Africa, his previous decision being
based on imperfect information, where
upon Lord Roberts army rejoiced and
the war office was reluctantly obliged to
abandon a scheme whereby it was
hoped to mollify many distinguished
peace soldiers and their relations. There
is no definite confirmation of this. but
it is told with considerable circumstan-
tiality.
The resignation of Lord Wemyss. the
honorary colonel, and Colonel Eustace
Balfour, the commanding officer of the
crack London Scottish volunteers, as a
result of their desire to protest against
the governments treatment of the vol
unteerS in the service haSc reated a sem
sation. Colonel Balfour is a brother of
the celebrated minister of that name
and Lord WemySs has probably done
more for this branch of Great Britain'S s
defenses than any other man. The trou-
BILE arose over the war office refusing
to give a capitation grant to the Lon
don Scottish because they were unable,
owing to having 1873 men at the front to
put so per cent of their strength in
camp for the manoeuVers. Lord Wemyss
writing to Lord Lansdowne frankly
tells him he has ignored the original in
tention of the volunteer force and has
changed its character and cOnStitu-
tiOn-
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RAN OVER A BUGGY.
Thrilling Accident by Fire De-
partment While Going
to a Fire.

The chemical engine from station No.
2 ran over J. NJ. English, of Auburn, to-.
day while responding to an alarm Of
fire. and he miraculously escaped SER
ious injury though his buggy was
strewn all over the street.
The alarm from box SO at No. fire
station on Jefferson street came in at
1:10- o'clock. The companies responded
going north on the west side of Kansas
avenue. The hose wagon was in the
lead with Chief Wilmarth in his buggy
following and the chemical engine driv-
en- by Assistant Chief Babcock last.
English was in his buggy near the side
walk on the west side of Kansas avenue
between Fifth street and Sixth avenue
He started to drive across Kansas ave-
nue. directly in front of the hose wagon
and not more than so feet away. S. O.
Mclaughlin, driving the hose wagon,
turned in toward the sidewalk and put
on the brake and slowed down as much
as possible. He missed the buggy by
about three feet. Both the men on the
seat and on the rear of the hose wagon
cried to the man in the buggy to look
out. He paid no heed and started to
turn in to the sidewalk again behind the
hose wagon unmindful of any other ap-
paratuS which might be following.
The crowd on the sidewalk called to
him. He did not look to see whether
any other wagons were coming. Chief
Wilmarth, who was following the hose
wagon. rang his bell and called to him
managed to miss him. The man in the
buggy paid no heed to the gongs on
the wagons nor the people hallooing but
turned at right angles with the street.
Assistant Chief Babcock put on the
brake, pulled down the horses and turn
ed into the sidewalk endeavoring to
miss the buggy but English kept on.
The horses and the pole of the chemical
engine struck his buggy square in the
center.
English was thrown out and the buggy
and horses piled on top of him. Those
who arm to his assistance expected to
take him out dead but he was unin-
jured but badly shaken up. He walked
to a drug store. His buggy was total
wreck and Spokes were scattered ali
over the street. The horses on the fire
engine were thrown in a heap but be-
sides being badly cut and bruised were
not injured.
None of the firemen was in any way
to blame for the accident. The drivers
did their best to avoid a collision and
cident and had English paid heed to
the warnings he would have been safe.
Chief Wilmarth said: 81 am very
sorry that the accident occurred but
none of the men was in any way to
blame They tried to miss running in
to hte buggy but when the man turned
directly in front of the last engine a
collision was unavoidable"
The fire was in the two story frame
business and dwelling house at 400 East
Fourth street and started from a gaso-
line stove in a room occupied by Mrs.
E. Mccormack. The fire was extinguish-
ed by the truckmen from station No.
with a hand extinguisher. The loss
amounted to about S.
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LEEDY LOST ALL.
Ex-GOvernOr's Mining Venture
Proves Disastrous.
Invested Savings Only to See
Them Disappear.
SOMETHING TO DO.
Applied to Topeka Friend For
Work.
Says He Must Have Employment
of Some Kind.
SOMETHING TO DO.

A close friend of Ex-Governor John
Leedy says that the ex-governor has
lost all his money in the Galena-Joplin
mining venture.
Governor Leedy had some money af-
ter he had served two years as governor.
He is a frugal man and had saved a
good part Of his salary. The zinc mining
boom was at it's height and he invested
all he had in the zinc mines. From time
to time came reports of fabulous sums
which he had made and it was generally
supposed that he was becoming rich. He
spent most of his time in Joplin while
his family remained in Lawrence.
Then came the crash. The zinc market
fattened out and so did the boom. Pro-
perties valued at thousands Of dollars
suddenly became worthless and Cover
nor Leedy was carried down with the
rest. He was left practically without
resources.
A short time ago he met an old friend
from Topeka and he told him the situa-
tion. He begged him to find him some
thing to do. Il have to do something"
said he, ''and am ready to take even a
$50 job. am at the end of my string"
Ex-Governor Leedy no longer owns
his farm at Leroy. He sold everything
he had there soon after he became gov
ernor and moved to Lawrence to edu-
cate his family.
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gustus Van Wyck, of New York, ex-
Senator Hill was taken on change by
Ex-Governor D. r. Francis. President
o. L. Whitelaw introduced the promi-
nent New Yorker in a. short Speech, in
recent convention at Kansas City, and
said that among the many distinguished
men there he considered Mr.. Hill the
most distinguished.
Ex-senator Hill was received with
hearty applause as he stepped forward
to respond. He said in part: Your
president has said that I have returned
from a convention where there were
some distinguished men; and, I may
add probably there were some who
were extinguished. I may be pardoned
for saying that possibly belong to the
latter class.
'I am reminded that this is the hall
in which Samuel ]. Tilden was norni-
mated in 1876. That was the first con-
vention to which I was elected dele
gate, but was unable to attend on ac-
count of professional engagements.
The marvellous growth of the country
is shown by the fact that this hall,
which in 1876 was used for holding a
national convention, would now be to-
tally inadequate to accommodate the
represcn tatives Of either of the great
parties in convention assembled"
At the conclusion of his remarks,
which were heartily cheeried, the ex-
senator spent the time before his train
left in shaking hands with those who
pressed around him. He left the city
at noon for New York.
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TIDE TURNS.
Waves of Democratic Humanity
Roll Toward Lincoln.
Montana Delegation is First to
Arrive.
BRYAN GOT OUT OF BED
10 Make a Speech to the En-
thusiastic MOuntaineers.
JackSOnian Club of Omaha
Makes a Call.
BRYAN GOT OUT OF BED

Lincoln, Neb., July 7.-The tide of
Democratic humanity has been turned
from Kansas City to Lincoln, and Mr..
Bryan expects many visitors during the
next few days. The influx began early
today when the Montana delegation
stopped between trains and proceeded
in body to the Bryan home. accom-
panied by a band. Mr.. Bryan was
aroused and made a speech, in which
he said he was greatly fatigued from
loss of sleep during the session of the
convention, as he had spent the greater
part OF the nights reading bulletins
from the convention and had remained
up all night during the discussion over
the platform. He apologiZed for. not
being at the depot to meet the delega-
ton, but he had supposed after the ses-
sions of the convention that the dele
gates would be just as tired as he.
Mr.. Bryan asked for Senator Clark,
but was told that the senator was not
in the party.
In the forenoon the Jacksonian club
OF Omaha made a stop and called on
the presidential candidate. Other dele
cations are expected during the after
noon. Mr.. Bryan does not expect to be
able to give out any part of his cam
paign plans for several days
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MASON GOES FREE.
Marion Banker Ordered Released
by Gov. Stanley.

Governor Stanley today issued an url-
conditional pardon to Harry E Mason,
the Marion bank wrecker. who will be
released from the state penitentiary
tomorrow, reaching Marion Monday af-
ternoon. Mason will at once accept a
place in a loan and collection agency.
In May, 1899, Mason was sentenced
to two years Imprisonment in the state
penitentiary for wrecking a bank Of
which he was president. He would
have been released in the regular order
of things next April, but the pardon is
sued today restores him to liberty imme-
diately.
John D. Milliken of Mcpherson and
Rev. ]. w Thompson, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church of Marion,
appeared before the governor today and
secured the coveted document.
The influence which contributed 1arg-
ly to this action on the part of the gov
ernor was the alleged destitution of
Mason's wife and children.
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WORK TO BEGIN.
Hanna Will Open New York
Headquarters July 15.

Cleveland, O., July John Barrett.
minister to Siam under the Cleveland
administration, was a visitor at SEN
ator Hanna's Office, and held a long
conference with the national chairman.
The ex-minister supported Mckinley
during the last presidential campaign
and it is understood will take the stump
in his behalf this fall Later in the
day Mr.. Barrett departed for Canton to
see President Mckinley. Mr. Barrett
is thoroughly converSant with affairs
in the Orient and will give the president
all possible information in regard to the
Chinese question.
Senator Hanna said today he would
go to New York and open the national
headquarters in that city on or about
July 10.
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HILL ENR0UTE HOME.
Stops in st. Louis Long Enough
to Make a Few Remarks.

ST. Louis, Mo, July There was
considerab bic enthusiasm at the union
station today caused by the returning
delegates from the Kansas City conven-
tion.
Among the delegates that passed
through the city today were those of
New York, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylva-
MIA, Indiana, Delaware, Connecticut
and Maryland. The Gridiron club of
Washington also went through
Ex-senator Hill attracted attention
When he left his train he was given
a rousing cheer and later, when he
entered the dining room to eat break
fast he was received with cheers and
handclapping- He acknowledged the
ovations with a bow and a smile.
Later, in company with Judge Au-
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DISCOURACINC.
Populists and Silver Republi-
cans Hold Out Little Hope
OF Carrying States of Kansas
and Nebraska.

Kansas City, Mo, July THE Demo-
cratic national committee resumed its
sessions today at the Kansas City club.
The representatives of the Populists and
Silver Republicans attended the meet
ing. Nearly every state in which the
Populist and Silver Republican strength
is necessary to carry the state for the
Democracy was pledged to Bryan and
Stevenson The exceptions were Ne
braska, Kansas and South Dakota, the
representatives Of these states saying
they thought it doubtful whether they
could be carried for Bryan unless Popu-
ism should remain in the field. At the
same time they claimed they did not
care to sacrifice Mr.. TOwne and force
him to become a Watson, even on
smaller scale. The Silver Republicans
and the POpuliStS representing the three
states named did not talk very encour-
ingly. They said PopulistS and Silver
Republicans might to some extent vote
the Republican ticket, while other Pop
uliStS who had heretofore acted with the
regular organization would go over to
the middle of the road ticket nominated
at Cincinnati. Stress was laid upon the
danger of losing four senators in three
states. The Silver Republicans said
there would be no doubt about carrying
the mountain states, but they had little
hope of the Pacific coast. The matter of
running a third ticket will probably be
determined after a conference of the
leaders at Lincoln, as it is understood
that many will meet Mr.. Bryan there
on Monday.
Acting Chairman Edminston, General
James 3. Weaver and Thomas Patter-
son spoke for the Populists, while Chair
man Tillotson, ex-senator Dubois and
Representative Shafroth spoke for the
Silver Republicans.
All the Silver Republicans pledged
their hearty support to the Bryan and
Stevenson ticket and the Populists said
they were earnestly in favor of the cleo
ton of Bryan, but pointed out the diff
Guilty of endorsing this ticket by the
placed in the position of dictators of
the party, something that the Populists
of Nebraska Kansas and South Dakota
would not stand. The Silver Repubi-
cans presented the name of Chairman
Tillotson, Senator Teller and ex- Senator
Dubois for representation on the Demo-
cratic executive committee. The Popu-
lists did not present any name for this
committee, saying that until they could
confer with the leaders in the various
states they would take no action. 1t
was determined that addresses in the
interest Of the Bryan and Stevenson
ticket should be issued very soon by the
Democratic and Silver Republican par
ties to be followed later by an address
from the Populist party when it was
ready to act. Chairman Jones said that
everything toward harmonious action
by all of the reform forces and the in
dicationS were that all parties would be
pulling together for the Bryan and
Stevenson ticket. The committee at
1890 D. m. adjourned sine die. A num-
Der of the leaders left for Lincoln this
afternoon to confer with Mr.. Bryan.
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LELAND AND CROKER.
Two Men Who Are Very Much Alike
in Disposition.

Kansas City, July I'm many respects,
Cyrus Leland is the Richard Croker of
Kansas, and Croker is the Leland of New
York The methods of the two men are
similar No difference how important is
that which the two men have in hand,
neither shows signs of excitement nor
loses his self-composure.
They are also gifted with similar abili-
ties Leland and Croker seem to be able
to be everywhere at all times and man
age to keep IN close touch with the move
mentS of friends and enemies. In victory
or defeat. neither shows signs of enthusi-
asm or depression. Always the same -
say the New Workers of Croker This
verdict was long ago rendered by the
people of kansas concerning Leland.
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M 'KINLEY LET THEM IN.
Delegations AreNOt Kept Stand
ing on the Lawn This Year.

Canton, O., July 7-President Nc
Kinley received delegation about noon
today composed of the delegates to the
judicial nominating convention in ses-
sion here. The president came to the
door himself and admitted them to the
reception room and library. The dean
of the party was Judge Amber, of
Salem, McKinley's predecessor in con-
gross and father of the nominee of the
convention for common pleas judge.
The president followed the delegates to
the porch and bade them goodbye.
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DEWEY DEAD POLITICALLY
Democrats Did Not Cheer Mention of
His Name

Kansas City. July 7.-George Dewey, a
year ago the idol Of the American people.
is today dead out of bounds" so far as
the national Democracy. is concerned. In
stead of riding easily to harbor with the
nomination for vice president IN MS
pocket. Dewey survives the convention
with but one mention and no applause
SOUL was speaking he mentioned
Deweys name in complimentary man
ner. The delegates did not move nand
and there was not one in all the throng
Of Is 600 people who attempted to applaud
or cheer the name of the hero OF Manila
Dewey was heard in or out of the con-
VentfOn.
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WIND WORKS RUIN.
Houses Overturned, Barns De-
mOlished and Trees Up
rooted.

Marshal1town, Ia, July 7.-Tornado con-
ditions prevailed throughout the northern
part of Hardin county last night and
houses were unroofed and overturned,
barns demolished and trees uprooted, but
no loss of life is yet reported Two and
a quarter inches of rain fell here durin g
bctton lands and still rising. A new
Dunkard church, five miles east of this
city. was wrecked by the wind. The
weather is still intensely hot with condi-
tions favoring severe storms again to-
night
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TELLER is SATISFIED.
If Bryan Can Not Win No One
Can.
Especial to the State Journal.1

Kansas City, July Tn a conversa-
tion with the State Journal correspond
ent, Senator H. NJ. Teller. said today:
The allied forces have nominated an
excellent ticket, and in my humble
judgment we will win.
There is one thing of which I am
certain, and that is that if we can not
win, with Bryan as our leader, there is
no man in the Democratic or any other
of the allied parties who can defeat the
opposition, which has wise like grip on
the liberties of the people
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MURDER AT KINGMAN.
Douglass Walker by His Brother-in-
Law Albert BOYLE

Wichita, Kan..July douglas Walk
er was shot and killed by his brother-in-
law, Albert Boyle at Kingman this
morning as the result of a family quar-
rel
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CopeRa state 3ournaI.
INDEX OF TODAYS PAPER.
SATURDAY, JULY 7th, 1900.

Weather predictions for the next "a hours:
For Kansas-Showers and thunder
storms tonight and possibly Sunday; con-
tinued high temperature; southerly winds,
becoming variable.