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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
COMMERCIAL FAILURES.
Dun g. Co. Report More This Year
Than Corresponding Half of '99.

New York, July 6.-Reports to R. G.
Dun & Co show commercial failures
for the half year just closed 5,332 in
number, with liabilities of STA, TAT, 452.
but nearly one-third of the whole
amount was in the list of brokers,
agents, and the like, of which 265 failed
with liabilities of S22, 122, 346, and during
the last quarter AS failed for $1S,S20.
973. On the other hand the manufac-
turing and trading failures were both
smaller in the second than in the first
quarter of the year. although both
were consider-a bly, larger than in the
corresponding quarter of last year.
The record shows plainly enough the
disappointment and loss which results
after a year of wholly unprecedented
expansion and hopefulneSS in all lines
that a season of hating and delay has
some. To multitudes who have bought
too much, relying upon continued or
even upon increase of buying for con-
and when out of more than ], 1000 900 con-
Germs in business it is found that one
in two hundred has been thus drawn
into misfortune the evidence is quite
satisfactory as when a half year of
extraordinary prosperity appears to
have brought a smaller ratio. The re-
turns still offer many satisfactory fea-
lures but they show relative increase in
number and large increase in amount
of defaults, and in some special lines
to which analysis invites attention,
there is indicated much unSOundneSS.
Happily 1t is hardly more than indi-
rectly connected with the great
branches of productive industry or of
trade SpecuIa ton in real estate and in
building and construction has led to
more speculation in builders materials
than is wholesome, especially in 1um-
bers so that a number of commercial
failures follow in lumber dealing and
manufacturing and others in building
and in manufacture of builders sup
plies.
There is much ground for satisfaction
regarding the geographical location of
losses AS this city has been by far
the heaviest in the brokerage business.
all elements considered, the one large
failure Of that class at this point does
not disturb proportions, and Chicago
and Boston follow with no more than
q reasonable share in the same line
There is satisfactory decrease in the
volume of failures in New England out
side of Massachusetts and in the south
east, southwest and Pacific states But
it is still better that no new centers
of weakness have been developed in
either branch of industry, spreading
into adjacent states and weakening
their returns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
LOSS BY FIRE.
Great Increase in United States This
Year Over Six Months of 'o9.

New York, July 6-The increase in
the fire loss of the United States and
Canada during the current year, says
the Journal of Commerce and CONNER
records show a total loss Of $103, 29S, 900
for the first six months of the year
1900. as against Sos, 699, $50 for the same
period of 1899.
A great difference between 1900 and
1899 and 1898 is shown The losses for
the first six months of 1898 were $751;
237, 100; Of 1899, sos, $50, and of 1900,
$123 19S, 800.
The heaviest loss this year was the
Ottawa Hull conhagration, amounting
to S12 coo, 600, and the next in point of
destruction of value, though taking
precedence as to loss of life, was the
The Standard Oil fire is, of course, not
included in these figures There has
also been an increase in the number of
small fires. The months of April and
June show greater advances than the
others. Fires of 100000 and over in de-
structiveness which have occurred since
January 1. 1900, are presented in this
compilation
Philadelphia. several depar +ment
stores. 500. 900; Lead City, s. D., va
rious, $500, 600; Dayton, o., tobacco fac
tory and others, 100000; St Louis. de-
partment store and other $4,000;
Newark. n. J., department stores and
other, s., 000, 600; Pittsburg, department
store, 81, 200, 600; Ottawa-Hul eonfia-
grafton. $lZ.uOO,UOUs SanOOn, b T., va
riOus, $500, GOO; Constable Hook. n. J.,
dock property and oil works, $500, 600;
Fisher. Wis. various. $500, 600; Virginia.
MINI, business portion of town, $780,
| 600; Bloomington, III. various. $780,
900: Pierce. Ariz., mining property and
mill $500 600: Morenni, Ariz. mining
| property, $500, 900; Hoboken. N. j.,
| steamship docks. storehouses, ocean
| steamers and cargoes and barges, So
| $50, 900.
The officers of fire insurance COM
| panies have had turbulent experience
/ during the past two years. Many COM
/ panies have been forced to the wall and
| others have had their financial strength
/ so depleted that they must succumb be-
/ fore the January, 1901, statements are
required to be filed. From present ap-
I pearances insurance rates will need to
| be largely increased to keep up with
/ the constant, serious drain on insurance
capital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
CHINESE TORTURES
Said to Outrival the Indian in Hor-
rid Barbarity.

New York, July 6.-W. W. Rockhill.
director of the bureau Of American re-
publics who served in China as secre-
tary of legation when She late John
Russell Young was there as minister,
and who is recognized authority in
Chinese matters, spoke feelingly in
Washington last night of the indigni-
ties which foreigners in Pekin are re-
ported to have suffered after capture
This is something new in the history
of China" he said Foreigners have
never before been publicly executed, and
we can only by analogy imagine what
has happened to foreign women and
children in Pekin. We know that in the
civil wars of China the greatest bar
barity was practiced. and it has been
the knowledge of what might be ex-
pected which has given rise to the GUS
tom of the conquered party putting to
death its women and children before
surrendering.
No doubt the dispatch tells but a
small portion of the horrors of the
spectacle in Pekin- It was only a mat
ter of time, any way. and what followed
was the common practice of barbaric
and half civilized nations Had they
been merely imprisoned their condition
would have been pitiable enough. Any
one who has read Of the capture of and
the tortures imposed on Lord Loeb and
Sir Henry Parkes in 1860 and who
knows the Chinese prisons, have not
been improved in the last forty years,
can appreciate in part the sufferings
which foreign residents in Pekin must
have endured in the last month.
There is little use in trying to por-
tray what fndignities were heaped upon
the victims before death released them.
Without question they were horrible
beyond the Imagination of civilized
man. Their captors add to the cruelty
of the American Indian the demOniac
ingenuity of a race that is almost civil
lied a race which appropriates the arts
of white men without appreciat ing
them The tale which comes from
Pekin when entrance is gained by for
eign troops win be one unequalled in
shudder forcing qualities since the days
of the Sepoy rebellion"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
HIS AWFUL CRIME.
Charged that Steward of Insane Asy-
1um Bought From Populists-

Some of the staunch wheelhorses of
the Republican party are much con-
cerned over the fact that Steward Shat
fer of the insane asylum buys supplies
from Populist merchants
The politicians have complained to
Governor Stanley and Shaffer will pro-
baby be tried for high treason The
charges are that he has willfully and
with malice aforethought, bought, pur-
chased and accepted from certain firms
known TO have Populistic tendencies
certain supplies which according to the
party rules should have been bought
from Republican firms. The governor
is investigating the charges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
-FOUR ARE RECONCILED.
People Who Didn't Want Divorces as
Much az They Thought

Judge Hazen disposed of four divorce
cases this morning in four minutes
The case of Harriet Garrett against
Joseph Garrett was called She asked
for divorce on the grounds that her nus
band displayed extreme cruelty and was
a heavy drinker. But she changed her
mind and as she nor her lawyer appear
ed this morning when the case was cali
ed Judge Hazen dismissed the case for
want of prosecution and they viii re-
main one
John Slzidmore once thought that he
wanted to be divorced from Margaret
on the grounds of desertion but thought
better of it and failed to appear and the
case was dismissed
Fanny Mallory changed her mind re-
garding Alexander Mallory and her case
was also dismissed.
Anna B. Murray decided that John p
Murray might change his habits and by
failing to appear stopped further pro-
ceedings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS


Marshalrs band will give q concert this
evening.
Mrs. E. v. Worth went to Cincinnati
yesterday.
c. E. Gault went to Denver on business
Thursday.
The cob peddlers are complaining about
hot Weathers.
The school board will hold special
meeting July %.
The coekroaches have finally evacuated
the court house.
OSCAR swayze. is nmping as a result Of
the Rossvilhe trip
Claude Seaman is visiting friends in Wa
mego this week.
There are 275 members in the Scanda-
pavian Independent club.
Captain Clad Hamilton is spending two
weeks in Port Huron, Mich
Six divorce cases are set for hearing
In the district court Tuesday.
The automobile will soon be a familiar
sight on the streets of Topeka
Superintendent Stinwell. of the Rock
Island, is in Goodland today.
General Passenger Agent W. J. Black
OF the Santa Fe, is in Chicago
Dr. c. Hammond has removed from TO
Kansas avenue to 704 Kansas avenue.
Congressman Charles Curtis is enjoy
Ing rest at a Michigan summer resort
Harry Bell. who has been attending
school in Topeka has returned home.
DR.: W o Hubbell, of Toledo, Ohio, is
city.
Curtis Bailey has returned from a two
weeks visit with his parents in Columbus,
DR. H c. Guibor is in New Mexico
looking after mining property he owns
there.
department. is in Bedford, Iowa, on a
vacation
Walter Peck. formerly clerk at the Ma
tionaI hotel, has taken a similar position
at the Throop.
Lou wyman is constructing an automo-
bile It will be the second homemade
one In Topeka
The restaurant tomatoes are getting
greener every day. The doctors look at
them and smile
It was not the Kansas City convention
but the high wind yesterday that caused
so many bloOdshot eyes
The police did some target shooting in
some very good records
L-athrop Gay, who returned from Bland
New Mexico. suffering with mountain
fever, has nearly recovered
Book Agents and Solicitors Must Keen
Out" is sign which adorns the door
or a Topeka physicians office
xsas =; An1 ti passenger agent of the
Topeka this week TO visit relatives.
Judge Foote and Superintendent Han
cock. OF the reform school. are in Kan
sas City attending the convention
A marriage license was issued in Kan
sas CITY yesterday to George F. Jackson
and Lulu Mckenzie both of Topeka
F. c. Smith. division superintendent q,
the Rock Island at Colorado Springs was
a caller on Superintendent stilwen yes
terday.
A V Lindell. OF the office of superin-
tendent OF instruction. visited the Demo
cratic convention in Kansas City Thurs
day
Governor Stanley. accompanied by his
1aIn1ly, Will leave next week for AnteIope
park Colorado. TO spend a two weeks va
Mr.. Edward Wilder. treasurer of tn,
santa Fe. returned this afternoon from
W L Cunningham, a recent graduate o.
Washburn college. was one Of the orator.
at the Wakarusa celebration on tn,
Fourth.
Isaac McE1roy. elevator man at tn,
Santa Fe general offices, who suffered
stroke OF paralysis several weeks ago. 1
again able to be at work
Secretary Coburn. OF the state board O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
MAY BE RAIN.
Air is Full of Humidity and Change
is Indicated.

Up to noon today the thermometer
had not climbed so very high but the
humidity made the heat oppressive.
The maximum up to II O'Clock was 81
and the minimum was 73- The maxi
mum Thursday was Sc. The wind today
was southwest blowing Is miles an hour.
The forecast is fair tonight and Sat
urday except showers in east portion
Saturday. There has been rain
throughout the northwest. central west
and central north and Kansas is liable
to come in for share.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
Emporia Boy Disappears.

Lewis White, a 19-year-oId boy iv-
ing at Emporia, left Kansas City sast
night on train No. to return home He
was seen shortly before the train reach
ed Topeka but when the train arrived
at Elnporia he was not aboard His
hat was found on the train. The local
police were notified and requested to
keep a lookout for him. WfIhfte is a
relative of 0. M. Wilhfte, who is well
known in baseball and sporting circles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
Rob Boarding House.

The boarding house of Mrs Nickums
at Fifth and Holiday streets was en-
tered last night and a solid gold watch,
an opal stickpfn and a gold breastpin
were taken Mrs. Nickum had gone up
stairs with newly arrived ledger to
show him to a room when the thief en-
tered and took the articles mentioned.
There is no clue to the thief but it is
supposed that it was some one acquaint-
ed with the premises
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
New Fast Train to Chicago via the
Santa Fe.

Leaves Topeka at 300 D. M, and ar
rives in Chicago at 7:40 a. m. The fast
train via the short line. This train car
ries Free Chair Cars and both Standard
and Pullman Sleepers to Chicago. We
also have the old reliable No. leaving
Topeka at 4:40 p m, arriving in Chicago
at $3.50 a. m. These trains make all OF
the eastern connections, also for Mich
igan and Northern Lake resorts. See T.
L King for particulars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
Sued For Reckless DRYING.

Alice Brubaker has brought suit in
the city court against n. f. Vicklund
for SIS dana ges. The petition states
that the plaintiff was riding in a buggy
in Kansas avenue when Eicklund' 5
team ran into her and injured her.
frightened her and smashed her buggy
and that S25 would be about the proper
compensation for the damages she sus-
tanned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
William Reasoner Hurt.

William Reasoner. a travelling man
from HOlton. was injured yesterday in
a runaway at St. George and brought 10
Topeka last night. He hired a livery
man at st. George to drive him into the
country. The team ran away throwing
Reasoner out and injuring his shoulder
but was able to go to his home this
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
Summer Ontinos-

The most famous and popular sum
mer tourist resorts on the continent are
reached directly by the lines of the
Grand Trunk railway system and its
direct connections Copies OF descrip-
tive pamphlets with full fnforma tor
as to rates. etc, viii be sent on applica-
ton to J. H Burgis- city passenger and
ticket agent, 249 Clark street. corner
Jackson boulevard, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
New Fast Train to Chicago via the
Santa Fe.

Leaves Topeka at SEQ p. m and ar
rives in Chicago at 7:40 a. m The fast
train via the short line This train car
ries Free Chair Cars and both Standard
and Pullman Sleepers to Chicago We
also have the old reliable No leaving
Topeka at 40 p. m, arriving in Chicago
at $50 a. m These trains make all of
the eastern connections, also for Mich
igan and Northern Lake resorts. See L.
L. King for particulars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
Cotton succeeds Barrier.

Washington, July 6.-Rear Admiral
Cotton has been assigned as command
ant OF the Norfolk navy yard vice Rear
Admiral Barker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
Colored Man Lvncbed.

Albany. Ga, July 6.-John Roe, an Is
year old negro. was Iynched near Col
umbia, Ala, for an attempted assault.
His body was shot to pieces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
Denver Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and
Return $1,000 via Santa Fe

Tickets on sale June 21, July T. g. 9.
10. is and Aug Is. Stopovers allowed
between Pueblo and Denver enabling
one to stop at Colorado Springs. Final
limit of ticket October S1st See T. l.
King. agent, for particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
Beers REPULSED.
In an Attempt to Retake Fieks-
burg.

Mazeru, Basutoland, July 6-The
Beers made a determined attempt to re-
take Ffcksburg (Orange river colony)
yesterday. They attacked the pickets
at midnight. The fighting was short but
fierce lasting an hour when the federals
were repulSed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
WARREN M.CROSBY &c
TO- DRY GOODS
SA 6J3-6I5 HANS. AVE.
REMINDERS FOR SATURDAY AND MONDAY.
Reduced

ParasOls Reduced ourPa OILS
worth $780, $780,
for $e75 $500, $500, $500.
be $475 $3.50 and $aoo-worth $780, $500.
drive Gents QEo
all shades, effects GUC
Null
dandIa trimmed ends,
Special close ~
Ribbons! Ribbons!
We going Ribbons
29c vd.
LADIES' Csc SILK 1G1TTs-Teorrow
ALL OUR LADIES' NEcxwEAz AT 1xARxEn-DowN PRICES.
At Jewe1ry Counter
chain, OOG
New Pulley Belt Rings
arredIades' Shell
SEE csc HOSIERY
Black Iisle
Stitch Idse
Plain Blacks or Fance SOC. 75c s1OO S15O, $500
August Designers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
$4,000

Cincinnati and Return via the Santa
Fe.
Tickets on sale July TO- IL and IL.
Good leaving Cincinnati as late as Au-
gust 10. Account international conven-
ton Baptist Young Peoples Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06

London, July "a special dispatch
from Pretoria says that a fntertribal
fight in which more than 1000 natives
where engaged is taking place in the
plains north of the Boer position. The
fight it is added is for possession of
BOer cattle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06

Watches. Clocks, Roger goods. Jewel.
~, at Cross auction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06

Patrons OF Cross jeweIry auction at
5I5 Kan Ave. are receiving great bar
gains and also presents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
$4,000
Cincinnati and Return via the Santa
Fe

Tickets on sale July 10. II and u.
Good leaving Cincinnati as late as Au-
gust 10. Account international conven-
ton Baptist Young Peoples Union
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06

Straight Patent Flour, so Ib.
sack. 49,. -. 80
7 lbs. bulk Starch. ........ rs
6 pkgS, FduItIess Starch - rs
8 pkgs. Golden Harvest Bird
Seed. -. .25
2 bars Laundry Soap 49,. rs
Good package Coffee 1850 10
2 cans Glib. Tomatoes is
l5-lh. pail Jelly. .........- 40
Cucumber Pickles, per gallon. is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06
PRICES FOR SATURDAY.

z cans Columbia River Salmon rs
6 cans Potted Ham or Tongue, rs
2 cans Clipped Beef. ...... rs
| can COrned Beef. ..... lis
| can Roast Beef :. lis
| gal. Honey Drip Syrup 49, rs
Dark N. 0. MOIdsssS, per gaIy rs
| pail White Fish. -. AS
6 cans Lye 80 rs
Quart Fruit Jars, per dozen. =. AS
HdIf-gdIIOn Fruit Jars, DOZEN. .55
20 lbs. Sal Soda =. rs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-06

Goods all guaranteed at Cross auc-
ton
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-01

another petition, asking that the min
listers should either have a safe escort
from Pekin or free communication be
ments. No reply to the last memorial
has been received, but after Its dispatch
by the viceroys. Ii Hung Chang re-
ceived an answer to the FIRST memorial.
in which the emperor, by imperial edict,
ordered all loyal Chinese to protect the
foreigners in the empire.
Following Is a copy of a dispatch
from ID Hung Chang, and presented 10
Secretary of State Hay. IL was receiv-
ed by Minister WI last night from the
Chinese minister at London:
Just received a telegram from Pao
Ting F'u. Of the sixth moon, ewenty-
third day duly l9). that the privy coun-
ell had that day received an imperial
edict as follows.
I'VE have received the memorial of
Ii Hung Chang and others, imploring
US TO save and protect the ministers OF
the various nations. Now. the minis
ters are all safe and well. and Ii Hung
Chang is direoted to wire Yang Tu and
others, 80 that they may inform the re-
spective secretaries of foreign affairs
accordingly. Respect this.
THIS Telegram has been delayed in
transmission. The other day | and the
other viceroys sent a Joint memorial.
requesting that the dIfferent ministers
be escorted out OF Pekin, or first be en-
abled to freely communicate by better
or wire with their respective govern
ments. When the imperial answer is re-
ceived. l viii again wire. Coupmuni-
c,rte uhis to Minister Yang, ST. Peters
burg; Minister Yu, Paris, and Minister
WI. at Washington. for them TO inform
the respective foreign secretaries.'
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-01
ADVANCE ON PEK|N
Allied Army Start for
Chinese Capital.
American Troops with the
Relief Expedition.
Big Battle With Chinese Army Ex-
pected at Pei Tang.
DEATH or GENERAL MA CONFIRMED.

London, Aug. The allies began
their advance from Tien Ts4n this
morning. announces an agency bulletin,
dated Shanghai, ll:l0 a. m. to-day.
IL Is assumed that the Americans,
British and japanese are taking part
In this forward movement, whether
other nationalities are or not. The ad-
vance base will probably be established
twenty or thirty miles nearer Pekin,
and supplies will be assembled prepar-
atory TO a direct stroke at the capauaf
or the $4,000 allies debarked at Pc Chi
Ii ports. English military observers
consider 10000 available for the advance
beyond Tien Tsin. The Chinese forces.
according to cague news of the allies
intelligence officers, up TO July "a, were
disposed in a great arc thirty miles long
and distant ten or fifteen miles. The
numbers and exact location of several
divisions are utterly unknown The PED
Ho river is blockaded with sunlSen stone
laden junlOs twenty miles beyond Tien
Tsin and father up according to the
Chinese spies OF the allies. a dam has
been constructed for the purpose of
flooding the low-lying expanse of
country. The first engagement of the
relief expedition VIII probably be at Pei
Tang. where the viceroy OF Yalu per-
sonally commands.
The following information was
brought to Tien Tsm on July rs by a
Chinese missionary student. who was
sent by the British legation. He receiv-
ell the message entrusted to HIM and
left Pekin July 1S lie saw few troops
between PelVin and Yang Tsu. Food Is
scarce In Pekin and the city would be
quite unable to endure Siege.
Among the scraps OF information
brought by another courier. who left
Pekln July IA was uhe ract that General
Ma, the noted Boxer chief. had been
killed by the legatjoners.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-01
Ordered to Advance.

Tien Tzn. July 26, via Che Foo. July
80. and Shanghai. Aug. 1.-(Coypright
ed. by the Associated Press, 1900 1.-THE
American commander received orders
from Washington to-day not to delay
the advance on Pekin. He was also in
formed of heavy reinforcements en-
route.
GreSHt activity Is noticeable at the Ja-
panese headquarters. Transport prep
arattons are being hurried. 1t is ex-
tremely UNLIKELY that either the Japan
ese or British intend to be left behind
the Americans. though British prepara-
tions are long way from complete
ness. The Japanese organization. on
the other hand ,excites the admiration
OF all. Reinforcemenhs are arriving
daily.