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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
No Political Significance Attached to
the Visit of the Burghers-

Philadelphia, June 1S.-When the Re
publican leaders left the Walton TO at
tend 2 banquet at the Union League
club Saturday night the crowd in the
rOtunda or the hotel swarmed about
Fischer, Vessels and Wolmarans, the
Boer ENJOYS. who had come to town TO
see the fun as they said They were
engaged instantly in argument, for
there were Republicans there who were
eager to combat the sturdy trio at ev-
cry point The ENJOYS left Baltimore
Friday night and expected TO remain in
this city until the close Of the conyen-
ton. but as they could not get satisfac-
tory accommodations they will leave to-
day, presumably for the west
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
Kansas stucco Beds.

Abilene. Kas.. June 1S.-New stucco
beds have been discovered in the east
part of this county, and leases have
been signed for the mineral rights fer
twenty-five years. the owner Of the land
to receive so cents q load They ara
fifteen miles FROM the old beds in the
south part Of the county, and are said
by experts to be the richest in central
Kansas The Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific railway company viii build a
switch for its line to the beds, and Il
is probable that a new mill viii be
built
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
Railroad Y. M. C. A. Rally.

The Railroad Y NJ. c. A member
ship rally promises to grow quite ex-
citing. New members are coming in
quite rapidly. They have the same
privilege in cOntestins ror the watch as
the old members. The watch which
will be given as a prize to the one
securing the greatest number Of new
members has been donated for this
purpose by a Chicago firm. Tt was Sc
cured through the kindness of the gen
eral watch inspector of the Santa F'e,
H S MONTGOMERY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
Santa Fe Asks Injunction.

San Francisco, Cal, June sc. n.
Sterry, chief counsel of the Santa Fe
Railway company. which is ignoring DR..
Kinyoun's order providing for the in
spection of health certificates at the
state line. will today ask the United
States circuit court to enjoin the en-
forcement of such order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
Faith IN stilwell.

Officials OF the St. Paul road evil
IDENTIFY have faith in A. E Stilwelrs
ability to build the Kansas City. Mex
leo & Orient road. It is stated that
close traffic agreement. to be in force
for fifteen years after the completion
of the new road, has been entered into
between the St. Paul officials and Mr.
Stilwen. The latter has secured his
$4,000 eco concession from the Mexican
in grading.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
storing Goal at Newton.

The work Of unloading storage coal
by the Santa F'e in Newton is progress
ing rapidly. Ten thousand tons viii be
unloaded at this place, the same as is
being unloaded at the other points Sc
Iected for storing coal. Last week $500
tons were unloaded in Newton. At this
rate it will consume the greater part
OF three weeks in unloading the 10000
tons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
VICTORY FOR HANNA
Has an Elevator Boy in the Walton
Hotel Discharged For Not
Obeving

Philadelphia. June 1s.-Mark Hanna
left a committee room on the tenth
floor OF the Walton hotel today and
stepped into the elevator. It happened
to be the express cage, which means
that the lift travels between the first
and tenth floors only.
The Ohio man wanted to be carried
to the Office. where the men were stand
ing in crowds. The elevator boy re-
fused to break the rule. Hanna fumed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
No Favors For students-

Western Passenger association lines
have refused to grant reduced rates TO
students going to their homes to spend
the summer vaca ton Certain lines
objected to it upon the ground that il
did not create any new business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18

and gave way to fierce language in
his effort to spare himself a tramp
down the stairs. The boy was OBJ
durate- The big man then walked He
told the clerk of his treatment and the
clerk discharged the boy. This was one
victory the boss achieved today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
Orient Road Subscription.

San Angelo, Tex, June 1s.@The sub
scripti0n list for the Kansas City. Mex
leo & Orient railway has been started
here The first six subscriptions
amount to $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18

are regarded by the Republicans as
significant.
speakerShip OF the house OF represen-
tatives last year. but withdrew when
it became apparent that Republicans
all over the country favored David B.
Henderson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
SHELDON IN ENGLAND.
People Interested in Lectures of the
Topeka Pastor.

London. June 1S.-Rev- c. NJ. Sheldon
of Topeka, Kan. has received a hearty
welcome in England. He was the guest
at Liverpool of Rev. c. T. AIKEN who has
lectured in America Large crowds
heard Mr. Sheldon recount his expert
ences at Topeka, which led up 10 his
writing IN His Steps,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
PRESIDENTS NEW PLAN.
Special Agents Appointed to Investi-
gate Rate Cutting.

Kansas City, June 1S.-One of the
principal features of the plan by which
the western presidents hope to conserve
revenues and prevent rate-cuttfng has
been made public. The Kansas City
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
BoER ENJOYS ARRIVE.

! not big enough to hold two vice presi-
Dental candidates from one state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS
PUEBLO AND RETURN, $24,
Via the Santa F

Via the Santa Fe.
Tickets on sale June 1st; stopover al
lowed at Colorado common points.
Bradshaw. handmade harness.s1O K. av.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18
Shapely
Married " omen


a danger childbirth and carries the ezpectant
mother safely through this critical Without Wousn
thousands gratefully tell OF the great good II
Sold by all druggists s. bottle
BRADFIE-D REGULATOR COMPANY
Atlanta CeoEga
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-18

Every woman covets a shape1y, pretty figure, and
many Of them ePlore the loss OF their girls forms
after marriage The bearing Of children IS very
destructive 70 the mothers shzpeliness- This can
be ded howeve-. BY the use Of MoTRER's
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-09
THE PERCENTAGE OF KILLED.
Fatalities of Boer War Compared
with other Wars.
From the New York journal.

From the New York Journal.
London. June Sin discussing the losses
in the Boer war the Pail Mall Gazette
after comparing the record of American
battles, in some Of which the losses were
a high as 50 per cent, says:
THE present war shows nothing even
approaching the hntchery in former days
in spite Of the Mauser rifles and the su-
perior % Boer artillery. Mr.. Winston
Churchill gives the actual loss Of the
Ladysmth relief column for the last four
teen days fighting at 10 per cent. Of the
total strength engaged, and this is about
the figure for Colenso and the Modder
AT Magersfontein the loss of the High
land Brigade was not less than Is and
not more than % per cent. And even the
Dublin Fusiliers do not appear 10 have
suffered 80 Per cent. of punishment in any
one action, but the returns are too incom-
plete 10 make definite statements Il Is
worth while. however, to call attention to
the fact that the proportion of killed 10
wounded now seems to be I to 6. and in
some cases l 10 10, and instead of half
the wounded dying fully 80 per cent are
alleged TO have recovered.
1T may be, indeed il is very probable
that We shall have many instances of far
severer loss 10 chronicle before we occupy
IIttUtld Out since the armament low
must remain the same, il is evident that
these, if they occur, will be due 10 some
other cause. and not the Mauser The
real truth of the matter is that Of all the
many conditions that affect the question
Of losses in battle, armament is the least
to be taken in account. but the relative
quality of the men opposing one another
is The most important.
Tactical formations only influence the
result in proportion 10 the skill of the
leader who employs them, and his skill IS
determined by the great consideration
whether time is or is not the essence Of
the situation If time is Of no importance
as at Paardeberg, IT is reasonable 20 ar
range the attack with the least possible
risk TO your men as Lord Roberts uctu-
ally did but If, as sometimes happens
when acting in combination with other
columns. time is everything, then at
lacks must be made to succeed. and the
question of loss is only limited by the
quality of the men-the greater the loss
/ in a victorious fight the greater the
honor"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-09
HEAVY BETTING on THE RACES.
Touts on the Track Are Offering the
Usual Number of Good Things.

From the New YORK sun.
The season for good things" among
the regular followers of the race tracks, a 5
well as those who only dabble in dollar
bets in the poolrooms. is at hand. and
from now until the snow flies the good
thing" players will be kept busy playing
alleged owners tips trainers tips. fake
kilograms, private information and advice
from the man who watches the horses
gallop every morning and holds a clock
on their speed. This same thing happens
every spring and. although thousands Of
betters have lost on the same kind of a
game befor, there are few, if any of
them. who 1re not willing to Try 1T again.
OF course. l information they get is al
ways from ilo inside. and if the horse
should Jose the first time the betters are
sure 10 be consoled with the time-wora
touts laucu whenever he gives you a
loser.
The stable lost heavily but wai' uu.l
next time; wen get it back.
The next time arrives, and. although IN,
horse doesn't look to have a chance u,l
earth TO win, the better VIII stin remem-
Der that he Yves good thing" the last
time out and will invariably play II again
just to get back what he lost. There are
some cases where the better has been
known to succeed In cashing in a good
ore so few that not many persons can
recall the circumstances. SO II happens
that the good thing player generally
goes through a whole season backing a
horse in the hope that he might be able
to get back what he lost by having a bet
on when the horse is az big odds
The crop OF good things" this spring
is as plentiful as ever and men who have
listened to the yarns about the wonder
full time these good things" have made
in private. and played them accordingly,
and lost, as usual, will doubtless keep
right on backing the horse every time il
runs. for the same old purpose of trying
10 get back what they have lost There
are very few betters who have not got
some morse down in their little book that
owes them money, and no matter how poor
a selling plater he turns ous to be they
generally have a small bet on whenever
the horse IS In race. 1t doesn't matter
what class of horse Is running against
him. the better thinks that he might win
some day, and he wants to cash his bet if
| that day should ever come.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-09
FLOHIDA.

Fernsndina, Florida Mirror: The jetty
contractors are here getting ready to re-
sumo the work which has been stopped
ever since the beginning of the Carter
trial. 1t Is rumored that the present con-
structors propose building several large
barges and a marine railway, and that
they will push the work with greater en-
ergy than the former contractors.
Manatee River Journal: All of the coun-
lies of Florida have selected their dele
gates 10 the State Convention, and ii is
now clearly evident that Hon. w S. Jen-
nings will have the lead on the first ballot
and his friends are becoming jubilant over
the prospect of his winning. after a brief
contest Bryan, Jennings and Sparkman
will make strong combination with Man
etee county voters.
The matter OF the Hollander Line Of
steamers between Tampa and New York
Is taking more definite shape. Wednes-
day Agent F. c. Bowyer announced that
practical, arrangements had been made,
and thai the service was about assured.
As an ldence Of this he has already
made contract with the West Coast
Naval Stores Company to carry a cargo
OF $500 barrels Of naval stores to New
York. The steamship orion will call at
Tampa for this cargo. as well as other
goods that Will be collected by the 18th
inst
Twenty-Five feet of water to the
wharves of Tampa is an object toward
which the combined commercial interests
OF Tampa have now pledged themselves
and the Tribune is authorized to state
that no stone will be left unturned to-
ward the attainment of this end. The
work calls for much effort and untiring
eXertioni but the business men Of the city
have become thoroughly aroused 10 the
imperative necessity of deep water and
lots Of it, and they propose to use or
ganized effort 20 get H.
Jacksonville Metropolis: The name Of
Hon. Robert McNamee is being spoken
OF in connection with national committee
man for Florida. Mr. McNamee is n
splendid organizer and a man who has
an extensive acquaintance all over the
state. He is a red-hot Bryanite and a
tireless Democratic worker. Duval coun
~ viii gladly support the gallant young
leader from Lake. He has proven him.
self good friend OF Jacksonville in more
than one instance. McNamee will likely
have no opposition for this place
Tampa Herald: DR. Carradice has LEFT
the city. She has actually departed but
no one knows how long she will stay sh.
has been a great deal of annoyance her,
for months and months past Yesterday
however some ladies in the city secured
ticket for her and last evening Lieut.. Car
GER, OF the police department, escorted he
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-09

to the train. He accompanied her until
the train had passed the Sixth avenue sta
ton 10 see that she left the City dead sure.
and this she did. She promised not 10
return, but this IS liable 70 revision at any
time. for the officers would not be sur
prlsed 10 see her again at any moment.
The famous Summers murder case which
has occupied the attention OF the court
at Gainesville for the past eight days. was
ended Wednesday morning al o'clock,
when the jury returned a verdict Of not
guilty" after deliberatiou Of several hours.
BY this verdict Marvin and Percy Sum
mers accused Of the murder Of W c.
Lewis at Ugh Springs on the evening Of
Aug. q 1899, were given the liberties Of
free men, and declared innocent of the
crime which has so long confronted them,
and for which they have been confined in
the county jail since last February.
J. D. O'Hern Of Atlanta, VINO assaulted
Frank Chace Of Jacksonville on account OF
alleged derogatory letters regarding his
character written by Chace TO his sister
in-law in Atlanta, upon hearing before
the county judge, was held in $500 bona
10 answer the charges Of assault and bat
terry al the next term Of the criminal
court. Donald Durham. the young man
who accompanied O'Hern and who he'd a
revolver. preventing outsiders from inter-
feTing or aiding Chace. was held in $50
bond 10 answer the charge Of handling
deadly weapons in a careless and reckless
manner.
one Of the most beautiful weddings
ever seen in Monticello occurred Wednes-
day evening. the contracting parties being
Mr.. George Newton Conrad OF Harrison
burg. Va and Miss Emily Pssco. daugh-
,er Of ex-senator Pasco. The ceremony
took place AT the Presbyterian Church.
which had been beautifully decorated for
the event Monticello is famous for
flowers, but on this occasion she outdld
herself The attendants were. Mr.. sam
Pasco Jr., of Pensacola. Mr.. John Pasc0
OF Mondcello, brothers Of the bride y
\. Turnbull Of Monticello, and Dr.. r g.
Firehaugh, and Mr.. J T. Hough o. Har-
risonDurg Va: and Miss Irene Bot Of
Monticello. Misses Helen and Bessie Den
ham of Savannah, Miss Mamie Hansell OF
Thomasyille Ga. and Miss Mary Itch
field OF Virginia, Miss Lizzie Pasco. sis
ter Of the bride. was maid Of honor, and
Mr. W II. Rohr of Virginia. was best
man. Master VIII Denham son OF Capt.
". 2. Denham and Jessie Pesco Turn
bull. daughter OF DR.. Turnbull. were re-
spectively page and flower girl. Com
missioner Samuel Pasco supported the
bride up the aisle to the altar. where
she was met by the groom. and the cere-
mony was performed in a very impress
sive manner by Rev. B L. Baker. Miss
Huiee Bethel played the wedding march.
a large number Of invited guests then
assembled at the Pasco residence 90 pass
many cheerful hours. amid the sparkle
OF Wit and glances of beauty.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-09
REVIEW OF THE MARKETS.
CONDITION OF GENERAL TRADE
DURING PAST WEEK.

Spirits Turpentine Goes OF IL Cents
since Last Friday-COtton, also,
DecIines-Rosins Firm at the Ad-
vance - Local and TeleGraphic
Markets.
Morning News Once. June s.-The week
brought declines in both the cotton and
naval stores markets. Cotton dropped dur
ing the early days. and spirits turpentlne
went downward throughout the week.
closing to-day al 2 loss Of II cents below
last Friday.
Towards the middle OF the week decid-
cd weakness developed in the market for
turpentine. due in part TO the free offer
ings in the face Of an Indifferent demand
The result IS a drop since last Saturday
from Il 70 45is cents. A wea kness was
shown on that day. the Effects Of which
caused decline Of = cent. From then on
the market mas been weak and cond.tions
have been such that prices yielded despite
the efforts Of factors 10 sustain hem.
The weeks sales were about 400 casks.
and the balance which changed hands was
used in making deliveries.
While the trade was inclined to take a
better view Of the situation to-day, it is
the current belief that the market mas
not YET struck bottom. and that next
week may witness further declines. The
part Of the receipts being used in making
deliveries is not sufficient to interfere
with the demand. which>in turn is too
light to support the market much. TIE
larger buyers are pretty we'll fixed with
future contracts, which relieves them from
entering the marked except for the pur-
pose Of supplying their immediate needs.
Contracts for September-December de-
livery are being entered into by some On
The basis OF Is cents 1t is currently re-
ported that large offers 10 take spirits on
this basis have been turned down by fac
tors. Who believe the stuff viii fetch
better price.
Nothing of interest was reported from
the naval stores belt during the week,
furgher than that The weather had been
favorable for work, and that il was being
pushed with all haste the present small
force Of hands will allow. In Georgia and
Florida factors sa y d great deal OF trouble
is not had with The Ia Dor now engaged
most Of the laborers being colored, but in
sections Of Alabama, and particularly
where a white element has cTept in, labor
organizations are beginning to make
trouble on a small scale Nothing of
serious nature is looked for, however.
Those complaining seek the usual redress
more pay and shorter hours. Shorter
hours on turpentine farms just now is out
Of the question with producers, so that
appeals to them for redress of this sort
are not apt TO meet with much success
The wholesale markets were steady and
active with no changes Of consequences
reported. The following resume Of the
different markets will show the tone and
quotations at the closing to-day:
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-09

ceipts. rs; gross receipts, rs; stock. s.1S3.
Baltimors-Nomina. unsddling, &c; net
receipts, Go: gross receipts. 60; stock. 4,l65.
New York-Quie,: mbddling. S 1916; net
receipts, So: gross receipts, 1854; stock,
% sas
Boston-Quiet: u1iddling s7sc; net re-
ceipts. 3; gross receipts, 10.
Philadel phia-Qu.e,, rntddsing. l-1sc;
stock. 3.5l4
Daily Movements az Interior Towns.
Augusta-Quiet, rniddhng. sac. net re-
ceipts, -; gross receipts, 20; sales, IL;
stock, 6,279.
Memphis-Steedr rn.ddi!ng, SIC; net
receipts. IS: gross receipts, 136; Gales, IS;
stock. 1880
ST. Louis-Dul; rniddling. sac; net re-
eeipts. 50; gross receipts. 81; stock, 50 So
Cincinna ti-Quset. middling. &C; net re-
ceipts. l33; gross receipts, l33; stock. 1924.
Houston-Quiet, uiddhng, SIG: net re-
ceipts, 80; gross receipts, 80; stock. u.2I+.
Loulsville-Weekly firm; middlfng, SIC;
net receipts. los; gross receipts, lo5; sales,
l05 stock, 40.
Exports Of Cotton This Day
New Orleans-To France 1,55l; CONT
nent, 1850; coastwise. 80
acknowledgements lS3.
Charleston-Coast wise. 800.
Wilmington-Coas twise. so.
Norfolk-Coast wIse. rs.
Baltimore-To tne continent. 2.141.
New York-To Great Britain, 1s9; CONT
nent 2,055
Total foreign exports from all ports this
day-To Great Britain. 19e; 10 France,
1861; 10 the continent. 1886.
Total foreign exports from all ports thus
far this week-To Greaa Britain. 1855; TO
France, 1851; to the continent. 29,l2-
Total foreign exports since Sept. |. 1893
To Great Britain. 2.1437ls; 10 France,
6S54s5; to the continent 2.5s4.s57.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-09
COTTON FUTURES.

New York, June s-Speculatton in cot
ton futures was not active to-day and
from the highest 20 the lowest the active
options showed q range Of only 4 points,
except on the summer months. which
fuctuated 5d10 points. The market open
ed steady, with prices IA points higher.
this being increased 20 a. matter Of 3u7
points soon after on light covering and
purchases for Southern account. Senti-
ment was inclined 70 lean toward the bull
side as reports from Texas concerning
the crop condition were not encoura ging,
while a number Of sections in the central
belt also sent gloomy reports. Toward
midday rumor gained circulation to tie
effect that two prominent operators had
secured control OF the long interest in
New Orleans, and were already squeezing
near month shorts, though more particu-
larly oversold July PARTIES Il was also
reported that there was 10 be a like move
ment here. These reports kept the bear
faction in an uneasy frame Of mind, par
ticularly as the recent course of summer
months here and the South has been up
ward with to-day's advance, reaching Il
points on July.
Conservative parties were skeptical,
however and disposed to ridieule the
news. The warehouses were poorly sup
Piled with business and new speculation
in general failed TO develop on a liberal
scale.
New York. June s-Cotton futures
opened steady ana closed quiet and
steady Prices as follows: