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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13

Chicago. Nov. 12-"Barley King" Henry
]. O'NeiIl. who gained fame through has
daring speculati0nE In barley in all the
cereal markets OF the world, was ds-
charged Of debts amounting 10 almost
$4,000 b. order OF Judge KOhlsaat In the
United States District Court to-day. OF
the liabilities scheduled by Mr.. ONeiil
about y6.05 were listed as having been
contracted jointly with his wife. In adfl-
ton TO Mr. O'Nsiil more than one hun
drsd other ezlkrupts were discharged.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
GOV. MOUNT FOR CABINET.
suggested as Secretary of Agriculture
When Mr.. " iison Retires.

SPVNies W AAf washington Gott.
Indianapolis. Ind. Nov IA little
boom was started here to-day for Gov
James a. Mount as the successor 10 Sec
retary OF Agriculture Wilson. The gov
ernor's prominene as an agricuiturist ex-
tends outside OF Indiana, and his record
is very high in this State While the
movement was set under way, the more
conservative leaders doubt whether the
boom will be long-lived. as Gov. Mount
was opposed 20 bringing Senator Hanna
into the State during the campaign. and
freely criticised Mr.. Hannn's utteraneas
on trusts. The governor goes out Of once
In January.
Gov.-elect Durbin to-day broke all pre-
cedents BY announcing the reapDointment
OF Charles r. Wilson as private secre-
tary. This IS the first private secretary
70 governor TO be reapDointed.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
Chicago wsmas Kin. R.erssa: Husband.

Chicago. Nov. I2--May Teresa Josephine
schniti shot and almost instantly killed
her husband. Peter. late last n.ght az
their home in North Marshasld avenue
Mrs. scbmitt declared her husband had
driven her TO desperation BY bis acts. For
some time. the woman says she had been
neglected By her husband. who was dyink-
inR anS paying attention TO other women
When nc entered hts home last night. hts
wife declares. he was inioxieztei. and she
up5rzIded hin. for his acts A quarrel and
~. shooffuR fofiowef
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
Body Of Orlando suicide eaard.

Orlando. Fla. Nov. 1z-The body q
George A. Hume. the rich orange grower
who committed suicide By drowning Fri
day. was found floating IN the lake today
as the search was about TO be abandoned
His business affairs are in perfect condl-
ton and his orange prospects were mora
encouraging than s.nce the freeze Of 10,
his groves being the largest in this ser-
ton OF the State. IL Is believed he was
temporarily insane.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
SALT TRUST ADVANCES PRICE.
Common Table Variety boosted from 81. 10
20 $3.50 Per 100 Paaads.

Chicago. Nov 12.-The Chronicle to-mor-
row morning will say;
THE National Salt Company yesterday
put up the price of common table salt OF
a fair quality TO $50 per 100 pounds. The
price before was Sl.l0 per 100 for the same
grade. The National Salt Company con-
trolls directly s. per cent. OF the salt out
put OF the country. and is able Indirectly
10 dominate the remaining per cent OF
the production.
The principal mines Of the National
Company. which Is commonly known as
the salt trust, are IN Michigan"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13

OF affairs. When asked as 70 the execu-
ton u the acting vieefoy OF Chih-u. ne
uould make no ststement. although IL is
understood that he Is fully advised Of the
feeling of deep concern which prevail.
among the Chinese officials at pekin con-
corning this act and others Of similar
character
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
Four Guests Dead and Others
May Be in the Ruins.
CLIFFORD HOUSE A DEATH TRAP
Midnight Flames Feund All the Porty-hve
Gaests Asleep, md Nearly All sf Them
We're More or Less Hurt In Their Efforts
TO Eseape-fuli List Of the Victims Not
obtHiHHble. as Many Of the Guests Had
Not Resissered Their Names.

Poplar Bluff. Mo-, Nov. l2-Hemmed
in BY riames n the upper stories of the
Clifford House. an old frame structure
that burned Ike tinder. a number OF
persons were burned or suffocated to
death; others leaped from windows and
suffered the loss Of limbs and other in
juries from which some died, while scarce
ly one Of the forty-five or more sleeping
guests in the place got out without in
jury. and none saved anything but the
night clothes that were worn at II 30 when
the alarm was given.
Four are known to be dead. one is
missing three are fatally injured, and
more than twenty are burned or other
wise hurt In the halls Of the hotel a
dozen or more persons were overcome by
heat and smoke. and this leads to the
belief that the loss of life will be much
greater than Is row known. There was
a number of unregistered guests at the
place The casualties so far reported are
as follows. Dead:
Partial List Of Victims,
CURLEY BERRY. Poplar Bluff.
HECK CLARK Doniphan Mo.
SHELBY DE HART, Poplar Bluff.
REBECCA OWENS, Poplar BluH.
Missing:
Eugene Dalton, Hot Springs Ark.
Fatally injured:
Eta Hsrgrove. Poplar Bluff both legs broken
internally injured by Jumping trsa third story
window
Winsow stowe, Tennessee
Unidentified woman.
Seriously injured:
T. A. Smith Poplar Bluff; terribly burned about
the face and hands
Barney Pernaud. De Soto. No. hands and face
burned.
Charles stradley, Poplar Blun. bruised and
burned.
Mrs. Benjamin Shelby. Poplar Blun. back IN
jured: burned, and bruised.
PINK Berry.
Elmer Freshesr.
James Upchurch. Poplar Bluff, severely burned.
About a dozen more were slightly
burned or received bruises in trying to es-
cape from the building.
Guests sad M Warming.
Only one person, the watchman, was
awake in the hotel when the fire started
and he was unable 10 warn the guests,
fOr the flames spread so fast that he
was driven from the building. Escape for
every one on the second and third stories
was cut off, and the fire department was
unable TO give them any assistance Here
the deaths occurred. and in jumping from
windows the others were hurt There
were many acts of heroism in the rescue
of women, and a number of guests had
very narrow escapes. several having their
hair and eyebrows singed. 1t will be sew
eral days before the number of dead is
known.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
sees Ruin in American Competition.

London. Nov. 12.-At a meeting of the
Swansea harbor trust to-day, Sir John
Joses Jenkins. chairman OF the Swan
sea Metal Exchange. said that the i'm
portation of American steel bars threaten
ed the extinction OF the local steel in
dustry, and that the trust would lose
the large revenue now derived from the
importation OF iron ore
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13

Columbus. Ohio. Nov. l2-Detaehments
OF the Sixteenth, Seventeenth, Nineteenth.
and Twenty-third Infantry regiments and
the Fourth Cavalry, Si7 men in all, left
Columbus Barracks for Manila to-day
via New York They will sail on the
TIA lnsnort kilpat trick.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
Bx-conrre..msH niner mads Jndss.
eeisi % n. wssainstcr Posi-.
"a -

aVEEi4f p lIT /" NaFIHkILE FDsf
Charleston, w. Va. Nov. I2.-Gov. At
kinSon to-day appointed ex-Congfessnan
Warren Miller. OF Ripley. Judge Of the
Sixth circuit. vice Judge Reece Blizzard,
resigned. Blizzard is 10 succeed Hon.
A. h. White. the newiy.eleeted governor.
az collector Of internal revenue.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13

! % T,e wsshirston Peat

pafkersburs. W. Va. Nov. i2-wnliarn
Richardson. OF Athens. Ohio. a merubeT
Of the Ohio state Universally football
team. which played at Washington, IA.
last Saturday. was struck on the head
and rendered unconscious He was TAX
en- through here today. Rs Is conFcfous
but his memory Ess entirely left him.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
Brrnhnrr and Coaneiin sail fer America

Paris. Nov. 12-Mme Sarah Bernhardt
and NJ Coquelin LETT here al 7 O'clock this
morning on their way 10 New York. A
gathering or friends heartily bid them
farewell, and some friends accompanied
them 10 HaVre
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
Naval Officers Cauxh, Smuss,inx.

Athens. Nov. IA great scandal has
been caused in the Greek navy bv the
detection Of the officers OF a warship from
crete In the act Of landing snugsied
goods In a deserted part of Piraeus. The
port OF Athens '''S
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
say. senate win Not seat simmons.


Raleigh. y. C.. Nov. Eek Congress-
man Richmond Pearson. Of AsheyiIIe. very
boldly intimatez that the Senate should
and will refuse 10 seat r. NJ. simmons.
who Is already chosen by the Democrats
ss the successor Of Senator Butler. For
several weeks both Republicans and Pop-
ulists have been repeatedly heard 70 say
here and elsewhere Ia the State that sena.
tor Butler will prevent the seating OF SIM
mons.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
PIasue Rasi.S in Mnuri,,u.,. ,.,.,s

Port Louis. Island Of Maurltius. Nov.
FIFTY fresh cases Of the bubonic
plague appeared on the island last week
and thirty-four deaths have resulted fror,
The disease - S--'
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13

New York. Nov l2.-ThFee Spanish bull
lighters, who arrived here to-day on the
steamer Ems. en- route for Mexico, were
refused permission 10 land because they
had 70 money. and the board OF inquiry
held that they were likely 10 become pub
lie chargsA
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
tn Rnrram SIa.a00 .ann In .m..i.

Copenhagen, Nov. IA syndicate NJ
Danish and swedish bankers has begun
negotiations with American bankers To-
a ti5,oO.OO0 loan for the Copenhagen munl-
cipallty.F
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
ENJOYS FRAME A NOTE
Demands on China Await APP
prOyal of the-POwers.
REPRlSALS, INDEMNITY, APOLOGY

T.rn. Call for Desiraefi"n Of Takn ferts'
P.o.,,,,,ou Of the Importation Of Arms,
ahoIi,,ea Of TsunE ~ YameH, suppress
.fas Of Boxer. and Dismissal OF ANTI
F.reigB Omciais - American sympathy
lar Pae-sinzsfH MurdereFs.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
Parther Delay Ia Rice Inaae.l.

New York. Nov Iz-Thr Inquest into
the death OF william NJ. Rice. the Texas
millionaire. has been indefinitely adjourn
ed al the request OF Assistant District At
torney OsbornA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
MEsMER1sT MAY BE SOLD.
Sir Henry Miller's Offer of 100000
For the Colt Accepted.

Chicago, April 9.-From letters received
in this city during the week it is learned
there is still a probability of the English
horseman, Sir Henry Miller. buying the
great Featherstone colt, Mesmerist, for
100000. Sir Henry is the man who star
tied the thoroughbred world short time
ago by Offering $4,000 for the colt. This
prOffer was made to a friend of his in this
city, and from the Chicagoan submitted
to Mr.. FeatherstOne in New York. The
latter's reply was to the effect that he
would not part with his horse for less
than 100000 that price simply to buy the
colt and not any of his American stake
engagements, which includes the richest
turf prizes in the country.
Beatherstones answer was sent to Eng
from Sir Miller He said he was willing
to pay the fabulous price for the colt,
but that sum must include all of his en-
gagements. He pointed out that the horse
would be of no use to him in England
and it is now too late to enter him in the
stakes of either this or next year. Con-
sequently he could scarcely keep Mesmer-
ist in racing. trim for two seasons and
would have to wait for him to become a
5-yeaT-old before being able to race him
prOfitably. FeatherStOne was sent the
Englishman's letter and he replied that,
after considerable thought he was willing
to part with MeSmerist for $1,000 and
would include his American engagements.
This offer is now its way to England,
and it is believed will bring Sir Henry to
this country for the purpose of looking
at the colt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
CHARGED WITH FORGERY
R. D. Mason, Shoe Merchant of Law
renee, Placed Under Arrest.

Lawrence, April 9.-R. D. Mason, a
shoe merchant, who failed in business
here last week and attempted suicide,
was arrested Saturday afternoon charg-
ed with forgery and entering a false
forged instrument. His bond was placed
at $4,000 and late at night it was secur-
ed, his bondsmen being A. D. Weaver,
John Alder and Mrs. J. A. Afford, each
for $1,000. His preliminary trial has
been set for next Friday.
Among those who advanced Mason
money are DR. Richard Cordley. the
aged pastor of the Congregational
church, the widow of Rev. DR.. Rowland
who recently died; Chancellor Snow of
the state university; Congressman Bow
ersock; city banks, etc.
AS Mr.. Mason handled money for
eastern parties it is possible hat the to-
tai of his Indebtedness will reach $50, 900
and it is the general opinion that there
is no money nor property available to
pay anything whatever upon any of the
accounts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
DODGE cTTY,s HALL
Complaint That Neither Bonds Nor
Interest Can Be Paid.

Wichita, April "a suit has been filed
in the federal court by Topeka attorneys
representing Dodge City to compel the
Savings & Trust company of Cleveland,
o., to take property for which Sc, 600
worth of bonds were issued and which the
company holds.
Dodge City issued improvement bonds
in the sum of $4,000 for the purpose of
building a city hall. The building was
built and the city claims that it put more
than $4,000 in it. The building is said to
be worth about 5000, or a little. more
than one-third the amount of the bonds.
The city is not paying interest on the
bonds. and when an action was brought
to compel payment, the city entered a
cross petition asking that the company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
GOV. STANLEY SPEAKS.
Guest of Honor at Lawrence z. NJ. c.
A. Banquet.

Lawrence, April 9.-The Kansas uni
versity Y NJ c. A. celebrated it's sue
cessful years work with a banquet at
the New Eldridge hotel Saturday night.
The occasion was in the nature of a Gel
ebration and a large number were seat
ed about the tables. Tie guest of honor
was Governor w. E. Stanley, who pre-
sided as POSTMASTER.
Toasts were responded to by distin-
guished guests as follows:
college Memories" E. L. Ackley, of
Concordia; Our Army Brothers," Lieu
tenant Guy Simpson, late of the Twen-
tieth Kansas; Survival of the Fittest,"
DR.. S. W. Williston of the university
faculty; Balanced Rations," Hon.
Thomas NJ. Potter, Peabody; Our Sis
ters," Perry o. Hanson, general secre-
tary of the association; Team Work"
DR.. James Naismith, physical culture
director at the university; Prospects"
Wilfred Wilmington, vice president of
the university association; Our Great
est Need" Rev. w. C. Banker, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church of this
city
Governor Stanley remained in the city
over Sunday and addressed an Epworth
league meeting at the Methodist church
in the evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09

express himself until a few days ago. In
speaking of the matter when in this city
he said
when reach New York there'1l be
some changes made or there'll be no fight.
m western man, and am going TO
night a supposed eaSterner, but they'll not
let a western man referee. III never
stand for Sam Austin, the man they have
selected Oh, no, no eastern man for me.
l want western man. and if can not
get him you can bet I'll know the reason
why. I'm the champion. and as such be-
1ieNe Z Dushe 70 nave d voice II me ma Z
ter. Ihere mas been so much crooked
ness among those eastern referees of late
and I've yet to hear wherein a western
referee has been charged with crOOkedneSS
I'm going to make a stand for you.
George. Nobody has got anything on you
and if the Corbett party are on the level
JEFF, . I said. TT will be useless to
suggest my name as referee. as I've stat
ed repeatedly l would never referee a
fight for Corbett and, furthermore, if l
had any aspirations, I'm sure the Cor
bett people would not stand for me. Cor
bett abused me shamefully after his fight
with FitZsimmons, and he will have to
retract before 1 will have any business
transactions with him, so 1 guess you will
have to pass me up.
but 1 want a man that will give me
my just dues, and 1 know I'll get them
from you and am not sure about those
IF that is how you feel about it it's up
to Corbett," I remarked.
you watch my smoke when 1 reach
New York and if I don't have my say SO
about some matters regarding the fight,
IN call the whole thing off. That's what
I'll do
If he is. determined to have a western
man I would suggest the names Malachy
Hogan and Paddy Carroll both Chicago
ans, and men whose honesty can not be
questioned Thev are both experienced
men and I will pledge my word of honor
that either of them will give both con-
testants just what is due them, no more
and no less, and the better man will re-
ceive the decision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
THE IDOL OF THE TURF.
The Most Popular Jockey In America
and England Recommends Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets.

No jockey has ever appealed SO
strongly to public favor as Tod Sloan.
He has achieved more than his most
noted predecessors ever attempted and
stands in a class by himself
Not satisfied with his successes in his
native country, he went to England and
now his fame as a successful horscnan
Is on the tip Of every tongue not only
in this country and England, but in ev-
cry section of the globe where racing
has found favor.
When Tod first went to England his
temerity was openly laughed at, but the
little American played skittles with his
English rivals and his victories made
all England gasp.
Having the stamp of royal approval,
society both at home and abroad Zion
lied" him and he is feted and petted to
an extent that would turn an ordinary
InOrtals head.
rhe great Jockey was in such demand
socially and dined and wined to such
would give way. Too much society and
the nervous strain Of racing told on
him.
A two weeks trip to America made
him acquainted with Stuart's Dyspep-
STA Tablets and their remarkably re-
storauive effects on a depleted digestive
apparatus and he recommended them in
unstinted terms to a. friend, saying
.Staart's Dyspepsia Tablets are the
best thing / know of for keeping the
stomach in condition and appetite in
good repair"
Thousands of former dyspeptics can
vouch for the truth Of Tod SIoan's
words, as "Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets'
have become a household word in
America and a few families are with
out them. One or two taken after meals
keep the stomach sweet by causing
prompt and healthy digestion Of the
food.
Perfectly healthy people use them af-
ter heavy dinners to keep their good
health and to make sure that no i'll eff
fac,s will follow an unusually hearty
meal
Your druggist will tell you or your
doctor either that Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets are composed only of digestive
ferments. Asceptic Pepsin, Hydrastis,
fruit acids, etc, and for the strong
stomach as well as the most delicate
constitute a safeguard against indiges-
tion and stomach troubles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
ENTERPRIsING CLYDE.
Starts a Commercial Club and Begins
Preparing For a Carnival

Clyde, April 9.-The business men of
Clyde have organized a commercial
club. J. T. Randolph was elected presi-
dent and A. J. Patterson secretary.
Work is now progressing on a 40
barrel gristmill, of which Clyde BUSH
ness men subscribed 1000. It is be-
ing built and operated by Clifton men
and capital.
Other enterprises Clyde is after is the
Missouri Pacific division, a soap factory
and canning factory. In regard to the
railroad division, several bundles Of
survey stakes were seen on the depo;
platform, and Clyde people believe this
means something big for them.
The watermelon carnival in Clyde last
fall, the first one ever held in the state,
was so successful that they will do
away with their Fourth of July cele-
bration this year and again repeat the
carnival on a larger scale than last
year. The big event of Clyde for 1900
will be her watermelon carnival
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington, April 9.-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Decentralization J. Cook, Morse, Sc.
Increase-Ralph D. Bowen. Smith
Center, So to SO; Franklin Gibbs, KAN
sas City, So to SO; Silas Maston, Nat
ional Military Home, Leavenworth, Sc
to $12: Patrick Hickey, Kansas City,
SIS TO S17; Edwin H. Damonde, Solo,
mon Sc; Patrick Lewis, Atchison, IS to
$40; William H. Heverly, National Mil
itary Home, Leayenworth, IS to SO:
Charles Nurrow, Blue Mound, IS to s.;
William Mckee, Leavenworth, $12 to
81; Special March "A, Henry NJ. Ellis,
Garnatt, Sc to IS.
Original widows, etc.-Sarah c. Corey,
Minneapolis, IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
sANTRY's BOUT POSTPONED.
Fight With McGovern Postponed For
the Seventh Time.

Chicago, April eddie Santry de-
spairs of getting another chance at Ter
ry McGovern. Sam Pooler, the local
feather weights manager, yesterday
received a telegram from Harris which
read:
'McGovern and Santry will draw well
at the Seaside club. How about match
there May 25?''
Pooler and Santry had a conference,
but would not say what they intended to
do about the new situation. POoler said
he had signed to fight at Considine's
club the Broadway. and could not see
reasons why he should break with him.
He also stated that he had telegraphed
Santry'S acceptance of a guaranty to
fight Oscar Gardner in Louisville May
8. The further postponement of the
McGovern fight makes Santry's plans
clear for the Kentucky fight.
This is the seventh time the Santry-
McGovern fight has been postponed. The
original date was set for March s. Then
it was shifted to April to the 18th, 18th,
21st, the first week in May, back to
April p, and now to May 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
WOLF SCALP BOUNTY.
Phillips County Commissioners Fear
They Are Being Swindled.

Philiipsburg. April 9.-The county
commissioners of Phillips county give
one dollar bounty on all wolf scalps
killed in the county. Recently one of
the substantial farmers brought in
eight scalps, said to have been killed
in May, 1899. and sworn to on the 9Th
of March last They are a great curl
osity to see, and several who have seen
them pronounce them anything else ex-
cept scalps of wolves. One expert went
as far as to say they looked more like
dried bats. Owing to the wide differ
ence of opinion between the commits
sioners and the farmer who brought
them to the court house the commits
sioners refused payment until the July
meeting. and in the meantime they
will send after an expert to come here
or send them AWAY for ANALYSIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-09
KANSAS NEWS.
A LeaVenworth Man Secures an
Immense Contract.
A. J. Tullock Building a 49,
100000 Pier at TampicO.
OVER HALF MILE LONG.
Doing the Work For the Gov
eminent of Mexico.
Iron Piles Sunk Sixty Feet
Under the Gulf.
OVER HALF MILE LONG.

Leavenworth, April Sword has
reached here of the immense contract A.
]. Tullock of this city has engaged in
for the Mexican government
Mr. Iulloek at present is engaged in
the construction of a pier at Tampico,
Mexico, involving an expenditure on the
part Of that government of over $1,000,
600. The pier Is about $500 feet long
and rs feet wide. The piles are of iron
sunk sixty feet under the bottom of the
gulf There are over 600 to be placed
in position and it necessarily requires a
vast amount of time and labor. The
piers arc filed with concrete and are
bolted together with thousands of steel
trusses. When completed the pier will
be the largest in the world.