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The Secret of His Success.

ITO what do you attribute your success
in life?" asked the inquisitive person.
Work" answered Senator Sorghum pos
ltively; hard work.
But you never seem to be devoting much
time to work"
mo. But I've hired tremendous amount
of it DONE
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Not necessarily" answered Miss Cay
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general run of masculine mentality. And
any difference is hopeful"
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The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
The Queen is Above Insult.

IFrom the London SPECTATOR
There is an old story of an Austrian
arehduke which Englishmen will do
well to bear in mind. While on a visit
to Paris, a Frenchman who had some
grievance against his imperial high
ness. trod on his foot in a drawing
room. The archduke took out his hand
kerchief, brushed his boot of the dust,
and remarked to his host, What an
awkward person that is" He was too
highly placed in Europe to acknowledge
the possibility of intentional insult. The
French are just now under an access
of AnglophObia. They simply can not
endure to see their old rivals not only
prospering, but carrying through
great war, while they remain inactive
and to avenge themselves they are
pouring insults on the queen. Their
libelers and caricaturists are all at
work and in the fury of competitive
baseness they have become fouler even
than anr ovrn caricatuTtsts of a cen
tury ago. That is Il reason for lament
ing the uisa pI5earance alike grace
and decency from French caricature,
once a weapon with an edge, but it Is no
reason for growing Wrathful on behalf
of the queen. a mud storm may choke
people in the streets; 1t can not smirch
the snow on the hills. We should re-
gret deeply to see any official notice
taken of any caricaturist, however base.
When the boys in the gutter throw mud
the dignified course for the coachman
is to drive on unheeding.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31

than had been expected; no snow protec-
ton against the zero weather was report
ed and a cable announced quarantine
at Rome against the Argentine, all OF
which were support to the price. Paris
interests sold in the local pit early and
May declined to 677sc, reacted to 6SSsc, and
again fell to 67zsc. Receipts here were
q cars, one of contract grade. Minneap-
% cars, none of contract grade Minneap-
pared with 205 last week, and 4o3 a year
ago.
time. A report that the foreign demand
had improved and uneasiness over the re-
suit of the cold weather on unprotected
crops caused 81 reaction to 6S1zc. May
closed firm AQ9sc over yesterday at 6S1s
Q6SAc.
CORN-Corn was firm and quiet. some
covering being caused by the strength Of
wheat Country offerings were liberal.
Four hundred and seventy-seven cars of
corn were received here. May opend un-
changed at S2s4 n7sc.
Corn closed dull and easy. May 1sc lower
OATSErhe oats market was dull, but
steady. Local receipts were 135 cars. May
opened a shade down at 231zc, eased off
to 231sdAc, but steadied later at 2314 GDssc-
PROVISIONS-Th provisions market
was firm, deriving strength from hog re-
prices at the yards. On the advance the
market ruled quiet and firm. May pork
opened 3 cents over yesterday at $40 9711
May lard unchanged at $5.8I1z. and May
F, ribs a shade up at $50.
FLAX-Cash: n. w, S156; S. w, $1.56;
! May. s1.5S
| BARLEY-Cash, 35145c.
:. IMoTHYEa.January, $3.50; February,
! 81. 50; May, 81 60.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31

way for legislation for the future, and
bring the actual status and the legal
Status of these men together
THAT remedy is a general commuta-
ton of sentence to Imprisonment for
Iife applying to each and every case.
They would then know their fate and as
human beings adapt themselves to it,
Mr. Otis suggested that the bar asso-
citation, if the members approved his
views act collectively to present the
subject to the governor, in a manner
which would divest such action, if any
was had, of all partisan character and
all partisan influence and would tend to
lift the whole subject above the domain
and lines of every party policy and
place it upon the higher and broader
ground Of humanity, reason and justice
where it belongs
The paper was warmly applauded but
no discussion was indulged in. AS to
the adoption of the suggestions, action
along this line may follow later.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31

a per cent dividend on A. s. & w, COM
mon, and the decision of Chicago Judge,
unconstitutional, are being used to good
advantage by those who are largely in
terested in the industrial and trust
the manipulation of the trust shares is
not assuring the public to risk its money
in. This has been demonstrated on sew
speculators Signs Of a reaction in the
BILE and it is more than probable that
the year will witness a large reduction
in the profits of this line of business. II
we are to have substantial markets, ono
in which the public can participate with
reasonable safety, more attention must be
railroads. In commission house circles the
OpinionruleS that market acts as if 1t might
do better, but this VIII depend upon the
position to buy, prices will advance with
out much effort. But if professionals are
accomplished. Chicago parties have ma
terially increased their holdings of a. 8.
& w, common. since the declaration Of
the dividend. There Is a distinctly bull
ish feeling on the stock and GO is freely
predicted for it this week. Even at that
large dividend which holders win be en-
titled to for the next year at least The
consolidated Exchange plunger who has
been selling Sugar rather indiscriaIinateiy
fer some days, was given a scare yester-
day and ordered his brokers to cover.
advance, while the trend of opinion on
Sugar is bearish. 1t is not prudent to sell
it, except to sell it on all big bulges.
It was stated last evening by the repre-
sentative of a large Boston house that q
new pool was being formed in AtchiSon,
preferred, fo6 the purpose of making It
is doubtful. 1t is true, however, that peo-
pie who have heretofore been remarka bly,
are now advising its purchase for sub
stantial profits. PRICE MCCORMICK
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
Il. 0. JACKSON AGAIN.
Figures in Law Suit Which Is Aftel
wards Dismissed.

Figures in Law Suit Which Is Aftel-
wards Dismissed
The following is from the Burlington
Jeffersonian:
A law suit which is decidedly out of
the ordinary has been commenced in
the district court of COffey county. The
petition was filed by S. D. Weaver as
attorney for the plaintiff. The title of
the case is George Bennett VS.. The Kan
sas Mutual Life Insurance Co., a cor
poration, and H. o. Jackson.
Mr.. Bennett alleges that on January
20, 1900, he was approached by Mr.. jack
son who is an agent for the defendant
company, who wanted him to take out
a life insurance policy in that company.
Mr.. Bennett claims he did not want any
insurance and said so, but Jackson in
sisted and urged. After a time, so Mr..
Bennett alleges in his petition, Jackson
produced a bottle of an intoxicant COM
monty called whisky and invited him to
drink. He drank. This whisky so the
petition says, caused Mr.. Bennett to be-
come intoxicated and while in that con-
dition Jackson induced him to sign an
application for a life insurance policy
of $4,000 and a promissory note for
81 500 in payment for the first years
premium.
Mr.. Bennett now asks for an injunc-
ton restraining the defendant from
selling, endorsing or disposing of the
note. He also asks that the note be
what he was doing when he signed it.
A temporary injunction has been
granted by Judge Vermillion in the
absence of Judge Randolph. The mat
ter will be heard at the April term of
the district court.
Bennett is a well-to-do farmer living
north of town and is sometimes known
as George Sumner.
President J. P. Davis of the Kansas
Mutual, said today that the suit was
brought before the application had been
received at the company's office and
before the officers of the company knew
anything of the transaction, and that
Jackson was ordered to return the note
to Bennett. That was done and the
plaintiff Immediately dismissed the
suit. Mr.. Davis said the stories of
Jackson and Bennett differ, but that
the transaction had only proceeded as
far as Bennett making application
through Jackson, and that the company
had no intention of forcing him against
his will to carry the insurance.
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tin was prevented from doing the same
thing only by frequent pokes from
David OvermyerS cane All or the law
yerS, listening to addresses except the
fat men, cross their knees, and settle
down in their chairs. But one Of the
lawyers, r. w. Blair of the Union Pa
cific, sits with folded arms Biairs eyes
are a pair of the most penetrating orbS
around these parts. w. A. S. Bird has
the roSiest cheeks and smallest NOUS
tache among the members. j. 7. Nc
Farland is the most deliberate member
of the association; J. 7. Prlngle of Bur
Hngame jumps around the Hvel1eSt- l..
S. Ferry, Topeka, exhibited the highest
collar; Bullen and Dillon of Belleville
displayed more shining shirt fronts
than any other members Their vests
were decolIete. There were no patent
leather shoes in sight along the front
row, but all the men wear the latest
style footwear and one distinguished
member of the supreme court wears
gaily striped hose. Every lawyer pres
ent wore a chain, and as the preSump-
tion is in favor of the defendants,
watch probably was thereto attached.
But one of the members wore medal
lion photograph in sight, on his coat,
but he is young. The majority of the
lawyers are civil war veterans. Others
are survivors of domestic wars which
they have tried-in courts. Many Of
them wear diamond studs, but few
have rings on their fingers. There are
few politicians among those here this
year. All wear good clothes; have
smiles on their faces. and money in
their pockets. They discuss subjects of
interest to the profession, pay their
board bills; go home satisfied and are
always saying good words for Topeka;
ever. ready to come back on pleasure or
business as occasion demands
Among the visitors are the following:
H. p. Farrelly, Chanute; Capt. Nc
Clure, Junction City; David Ritchie.
Salina; A J. Stackpole. Clay Center;
Judge Wells, Seneca; H. F. Pownall,
Thayer; Judge S. J. Osborne, Salina~
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
chicago L,vessock Markes.

Chicago, Jan. s1-CATTLE-Recei
1,500. Good to choice natives, steady, 9TH
ers dull. Texans firm, receipts 500. Cow
market and canners about @ steady; feed
s.. .0Od4.5O; heifers, s. 25Q5.00: Gamers. 81. 25
@2-S5; stockers and feeders, $S.25G4.S5;
Texas fed beeves, 81. .00Q5.20
HOGSEReceipts today, 10000; tomorrow,
q 900: left over, 2,6S9. Active, steady to
shade higher. Mixed and butchers, 81 .50D
4S0; good to choice, heavy, $4.70G4 22ia +;
rough heavy. $4.55G4.65; light, s4.45Q4 &c;
bulk Of sales, $4.65Q4. IS.
SHEEP-Receipts, 20, 900. Best steady,
others slow. Native wethers, 81. .G0d5 35
ives tern wethers, 81 75d5.3O. Native lambs,
IS. .00l1700: western lambs. $6.00069 80.
Official receipts and shipments for yes
terday:
Cattle--Receipts, $3.50; shipments. 577.
Sheep-Receipts, 1881; shipments, 1864.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
Sale of Rare stamrs

An auction sale of rare postage stamps
comprise the collection of F. w Hun
ter and valued at $40 900 will be held in
New York January 10. II, u, 16, II ans
zS- The collection contains nearly 5 600
varieties anu iuCiuueS suCn rariIieS as
the BrattlehorO scent, New Hav7 s.
seIis, s. Louis . and 1c-vvait, Virginia
scent, Nashville 10-cent, Canada r.
cent black Hawaii scent blue of 1851
and Hawaii 13-cent blue each of which
is valued at from 5000 to 81, 200. The
sale will take place in the Assembly
Hall of the United Charities building.
States will be there in person and for
eign collectors of note will be repre-
sented.-New York Spec. Chicago Trib-
une.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
KIMBLE PRESIDENT.
Bar Association Elects Del valentin e
as the New Secretary.

The State Bar associations officers
for the ensuing year follow:
President, Sam Kimble, Manhattan.
Vice president-Silas Porter, Kansas
City.
Secretary-Del Valentine.
Treasurer, Howell Jones, Topeka.
Executive committee-B. f. Milton,
Garden City; J. G. Slonecker, Topeka;
Sydney Hayden, Holton; w. E. Saum,
Hays City; John Burris, Olathe.
Delegates to American Bar associa-
tion-Frank Doster. A. H. Horton, W.
Littlefield. Alternates-W. r. Smith,
L. Stillwell, NJ. P. Simpson.
The following committee was named
to take charge of the compaign in sup
port of the amendment to the constitu-
ton:
Ex-Justice S. H. Allen, chairman;
Sam Kimble, Manhattan; T. F. Car
Yer. Topeka; David Martin, Atchison;
L. H. Perkins, Lawrence; Winfield Free
man, Kansas City; David Ritchie, Sa-
lima; John D. Milliken, McPherson; J.
II Herrick, Wellington.
c.. J. Brown this year declined re-
election as secretary of the association,
a. position which he has held since 1890.
John w. Day and Charles s. Gleed pre-
ceded Mr.. Brown.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31

Washington, Jan. 31-United States
Ambassador Clayton has informed the
department of state that the Mexican
government has received a telegram
from Gen. Torres to the effect that alb
solutely nothing has occurred that
would give rise to the report that six
Americans have been shot by his orders
This statement from the ambassador
was called forth by an inquiry from the
state department based on a telegram
from United States Consul Kindrick at
Janrez that it was reported to him that
six Americans. whose names he gave
had been shot by Gen. Torres order
near Guaymas because they had been
found in the vicinity of a hostile YaQul
encampment
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
HOLDS TUGELA.
CONTINUED from First Pare.)

are perhaps impregnable to $4,000, but
the troops are resolved to have an
other try
The public must initiate the equa-
nimity of the troops. Spion Kop is
not a disaster. Neither guns were
lost nor unwounded prisoners made. 1t
was simply a bloody action in which
Judgement in the enemy's entrench-
ments was effected but which proved
untenable.
The Beers were sometimes within 80
yards of the British line. They also
suffered. Their loss must be greater
compared to their strength than ours.
The process of attrition must ulti-
mately settle the war. The troops bear
the worst cheerfully and the nation
must remain calm, dignified and de-
termined.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
soME LEGAL" OBSERVATIONS
Snap Shots of the Lawyers at the
Bar Meeting.

Bar Meeting.
The lawyers who attend the State Bar
association meetings are, as a whole,
the most distinguished and prosperous
looking men who come to the city dur
ing the year. There is another charac-
teristic which marks the lawyers. They
are long on brains and short on hair.
The absence of hirsute adOrnment in
the meetings might, without much
stretch Of imagination, draw to ones
mind visions across the fOOtights, as
Eugene Field says, of a sinful ballet
show"
Nevertheless, the Kansas men who
prosper in many instances, owing to
the bungling work of legislatures, are
the peers Of lawyers anywhere on this
terrestrial sphere. They are tenacious
fighters and this is a qualification of
a good lawyer.
Among the various members there are
some who are especially noticeable. For
example. r. B. WeIch of Topeka is the
tallest and biggest all round man in at
tendance. The race for the slim mans
prize Is between Justice Johnston, n. H.
LoomiS and L. w. Cunningham of EN-
poria- Judge David Martin is by all
odds the fieshiest lawyer in the crowd.
He is also the shortest in stature. David
Overmyer is the sturdiest looking; Chief
Justice Doster is the most clerical ap-
pearing; Judge Posuethwaite and J. W.
Green of Lawrence are crOwding r. W.
Turner Of MankatO for first place for
hairless heads John d. Milli6en of Nc
Pherson says he will enter this contest
in few years. w. Littlefie1d and
Howell Jones OF Topeka hold the prize
now. Judge NJ. P. Simpson of McPher-
son has long gray hair and many whis-
kers; Judge Burnett of Wellington is
equipped with a vigorous beard, but
the hair on his head is scarce For ele-
giant poise Of the head Justice Smith
IS easily the superior Of all the law
yers- There is but one pompadour head
zn tsss crowd Tsss.t s.3STils the shout
DEE n Judge Lee Monroe of Hays City.
SIss Porter. Kansas City. wears q red
neckue and glasses. and has a fierce
look. which bellies him. because Porter
IS q genial fellow. J. T. Mcfarland
Judge Horton, Frank Martin, Hutchin-
son. L. H. Perkins. Lawrence, Presi-
dent c. c. Coleman. Judge Burris.
Olaths and 0. H. Dean. Kansas City
comprise those wearing glasses. Going
back to the subject of hair, Winfield
Freeman, Kansas City. has a bunch on
his forehead which he combs back, ex-
posing the breadth Of his thinking ap-
paratus. There We're 25 white neclSties
in sight last night in a crowd of 100.
During the meeting last night but few
slept. Judge T. F. Carver, D. H. Mar
tin and e Topeka woman were the first
60 fall under the spell Judge John Mar
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31


Chicago, Jan. s1.-WHEAT-Has had a
checkered course today, being subject
early to the unnatural influence of a
wrong London cable, quoting market pen
ny higher than it should be. This sudden
advance created all sorts Of suspicion,
following as it did, the opening of parlia-
ment yesterday. There was large buying
by local traders and when the correction
came a general scramble to sell car
ried the market off nearly a. cent. Shorts
however, pressed their advantage to Of
satisfactory, but we are getting closer
every day to the time when we expect
was an improved tone today and also bet
ter business done. Late cables, without
exception; are asking wheat offers;
Weather has turned very severe, and will
continue so till tomorrow all over wheat
belt. Already damage claims are a fac
tor. We still believe success lies on the
CORN Continues to sag slowly, al
though shipping demand is excellent and
IS selling. more freely and the full effect
Of it will not be in evidence for two
will be difficult to advance prices. Any
decline will be slow. as country offerings
al ilEsIs sw e ar sas2 up Il a T1iai fIs sS,i5s -
the country and the demand from shorts
The tightening up of railroad rates will
spasm Of virtue win hardly last long
PROVISIONS-R most of the ses-
Hogs were under estimates and prices
shade higher Cash demand excellent. 1t
were sold yesterday: 80. 900 hogs estimated
tomorrow. The market appears to be in
q position where any good steady buying
whom are some of the packers who have
been looking for a break for some time.
They have managed to work the market
lower some, but not to shake out any
long lines. j. +. HARRIS.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
Kansas o.ty Llvestock prarke..

Kansas City, Jan 3L-CATsTLE-Re-
ceipts, 5000 Market STEADY. Native
steers, $330a5; 20: Texas steers. ss0Oq5.1o;
Texas cows. $2.50G3.65; native cows and
heifers, 81. .00664. .S5: stockers and feeders,
So. .25d5. Is; bulls, $2.90Q4.30.
HOGS-Receipts, Is, 600 Market steady.
Bulk of sales, $4.50d4.6 go; heavy. S4.5219D
As; packers, $4-55614. .6215: mixed 81. 500
4.60; light, $4;S5Q455; yorkers, s450a4.571z:
SHEEPEReceipts, 1000 Market strong.
Lambs. $5.50Q6.50; muttons, $3.75q5.10.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
New York Money Mar9as.

New York, Jan. -MONEY-Money on
cante can paper 4g per per cent cent sterling neE eE
change easier. with business in bankers
bills at $4.S715@% for demand, and at 81. "a
G14 for sixty days. Posted rates, "a. S5 and
$4.SS12: commercials bills, $4.S314Gs4
ILVER-Silver certificates, 5915G6015c.
Bar silver, 601sc. Mexican dollars, 471bc.
BONDS-Governme bonds, easier; Is,
registered, 1O219; IS, registered, 1091z cou-
pom, 10; new As, registered, 13S; coupon,
l94; old As registered. 114sz coupon, 114s&
IS. registered, 112; coupon, 1874.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31

Merchant, liz East Fifth Street, Topeka,
Kan. receiver and shipper OF grain.
Liverpool: Wheat, I'D lower; corn. I'D
lower.
London: Wheat cargoes rather easier.
Paris; Wheat weak. 15a25c lower; -four.
weak. 20Q75c lower.
Liverpool: Spot cotton quiet. futures
Chicago: Hogs, 900. steady; CATTLE r.
steady.
Kansas City: Hogs. 1900; cattle. not in.
Chicago, cars: Wheat, ss. graded /;
corn. Al, graded 27; oats 1S5. graded 20.
higher, 5000 estimated tomorrow.
Minneapolis: Wheat receipts, $50 cars;
Duluth: Wheat receipts. "A cars; last
Chicago: Wheat shows some recovery
due to cables. London must have some
special news. showing penny advance be-
no fwesn 1SS and buRin m as TFaqe T here light
Liverpool: Spot wheat, unchanged from
Chicago: Considerable short selling Of
wheat apparently. news rather too bullish
Chicago: A letter from Central Illinois
says that wheat looks pretty black and
has undoubtedly been seriously damaged
Kansas City receipts: Wheat, 81 cars.
last year sS; corn, 29 cars. last year So;
| Chicago: Provisions continue dull at
| the decline offerings lighter, some good
buying would easily start market; cash
| trade excellent.
Chicago: Good export demand for wheat
l-cloSe to market.
| Antwerp close: Wheat unchanged.
! Paris close: Wheat, 20q25e lower; flour,
4 45d65c lower.
J Estimated cars for tomorrow at Chica-
go: Wheat, 81; corn, $50; oats, 140.
New York reports: Ten loads wheat and
/ Is loads corn for export. II
/ Kansas City cash markets; ssNy heatssN No.
hard wheat, SO lbs test. 6SQ6314c; No.
mixed corn, 2S14Q2912c; No. white corn.
3Oc.
St. Louis close: Wheat. January. 7o1kc;
May, 7O&@7sc; July, 6S4c bid. Corn, Jan
uary, 30c bid: May, 315zc asked; July. 321sc
bid. Oats, January. 2415c: May. 24c bid.
Duluth close: Wheat, May 67ssc; July,
685sc.
minneapolis -close:' Wheat. May 65asQ
651zc; July 665sc. a
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
Kansas Citv Prodnca Marka.

kansas city Jan, 1;-WyHIIE2AT-,May.
60Q62c: No. 2 red. 70Q71c; No. 3. 65@69c.
CORN-May. 29ssc. Cash: No. 2 mixed,
291z @291zc; No. white, 30Q301zc; No. 3,
oATS-No white, 24%c.
RYE-No. 2, sic.
HAY-Choice timothy, $9.OOa9.5O; choice
prairie. $6.5016 rs.
BUTTER- 2O@2sc; dairy, 1sc
EGGS-Fresh, 1212c.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-31
Topeka Marketa To-day.

CATTLE
CoWS-s2. .5Od3 50.
STEERS-$3. .5O6l4. .00
HEIFERS-S3.0 .00G3. rs.
HOGS.
LIGHT-$4. .OO64.25.
HEAVY AND MEDIUM-$A20 200425.
GRAIN.
NO. 2 WHEAT-62c.
NO. 2 CORN-241sc.
NO. 2 OATS-24 cents.
HAY-S5. .50Q6. 90.
PRODUCE.
EGGSL13 cents.
CHICKENS-6Q61z cents.
BUTTER-1S cents.