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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-04-18

When Russia and Japan finally
look horns, which of them will
claim to be fighting for civilization
and humanity's sake?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-04-18

Kansas City will get more than
it cost to rebuild Convention Hall
in time for the Democratic Con.
vention through the wide adver.
tisement of the pluck and energy
of it's citizens
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-04-18

. Garden making is the order of
the day in every part of town and
the man with the hoe can be seen
in almost any direction. The sea-
son is opening rather early and the
early gardener is hustling to get
out some vegetables before the
weatherman changes his mind and
gives us another taste of winter.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-04-18

Those who had the Beers all dis
posed of must have beenvery much
at the news of the past
few days, showing their aggressive
success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
SAYS IT'S SOLVED.
German Ambassador Discusses the
Chinese Question.


New York, Dec. IA special to the
World from Washington, D. c.. says:
Herr Won Holleben, the imperial Ger
man ambassador, discussing the Chi
nese situation, said:
1.-The Chinese question, so far as vital
issues are concerned, may be treated as
solved. The work of the powers in
China is now one of detail. Contro-
versial elements and units must be
grouped and administrative functions
must be made secure Granting the
postulate that Chinese integrity must be
preserved, there is nothing left or the
Chinese situation but careful labor to
ascertain the relative rights of all par
ties concerned.
THE vital questions from this time
will be the disposition of the various
treaty rights and concessions. Germany
stands for open ports and free access to
the Oriental trade. If new treaties are
egotiated-individuall by the powers
with China or collectively by the con-
gress of ministers now in session at
Pekin-other questions of detail and
administration may obtrude themselves
In this connection each power will
carefully scrutinize the situation for its
own interest. There is no reason, how
ever, to apprehend any disagreement.
So far as the relations of Germany and
the United States are concerned, it is
only to be said that they could not be
more cordial. The freedom of trade and
intercourse in the Philippines. encour-
aged by the United States under the
difficulties at present existing, are an
exceptional guarantee. and example
against unwise seldshness throughout
the Orient.
.aThe sentiment so carefully fostered
by certain interests that Germany is
hostile to American progress or trade is
to be regretted.
1.-The two countries have similar poll
cies of protection to domestic indus
tries and prosperity. In detail these in
terests may some times clash. Various
regulations of the customs and i'm
port laws of the United States weigh
heavily upon German commerce Ameri-
cans held that the German laws regu-
lating the Importation of meats to Ger
many are detrimental of their advan-
tage. These are the necessary Sc
quences of kindred policies.
ION the other hand, the parcels post
facilities, the desire to maintain the
German steamship lines profitably and
a kindly German desire to trade with
the United States make the Atlantic
commerce between the countries prac-
tically reciprocal. In such circun-
stances mischievous attempts to preju-
dice public opinion may be ignored. The
trade world is not sentimental. 1t I'M
derstands relative situations"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

as to them seems best in furthering the
objects of this resolution"
Vice President Duncan opposed the
resolutions on the ground that the dis
tinct stipulation for a bonafide trade
unionist would prove a. source of weak
ness and probably defeat the purpose
of the convention in framing this meas
ure.
Delegate Max Hayes of Cleveland, in
defending the resolutions. made point
of the fact that a member of the French
a trade unionist. Delegate Agard of
St. Louis opposed the resolutions as pre-
sented.
Delegate Turnsette of San Francisco
opposed the recommendation that a cab
met officer be taken from any particular
class of society, on the ground that the
American form of government is not
the parliamentary form, and that the
cabinet members are the personal ad-
visers Of the president
Delegate Warner of New York said his
experience had not led him to put much
confidence in the average labor repre-
sentative in places Of trust and response
bility in some of the state governments.
Il would sooner see Mark Hanna" he
said, representing our interests than
some of the labor representatives who
hold positions in some states
Treasurer James B. Lennon of Bloom
ington. ILL.,, said he hoped to see the
time when a trade unionist would be
president Of the United States. but he
opposed the adoption of the resolution
as prescribing too narrow boundaries
for the appointment of q cabinet officer.
The adverse report of the committee
was concurred in by a vote OF Is to AZ,
thus killing the resolutions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
WHEELS STOP.
CONTINUED from First Page.1

organizations departed, the United
States cavalry remaining to escort the
president back to the White House
MEETING IN THE CAPITOL.
The review was followed by an i'm
pressive gathering of the president and
cabinet and members of the senate and
house and the judges Of the United
States supreme court, in the hall OF the
house of representatives where joint ex-
ercises were held commemorating the
day.
Speaker Henderson called the assem-
blage to order and Senator Frye, presl-
dent pro tenn Of the senate presided over
the proceedings. The programme at the
capitol includes the following addresses:
Transfer of the National Capital
from Philadelphia" by Representative
Richardson, (Tenn.).
Establishment of the State Of Gov
eminent at the District of Columbia, !"
by Representative Payne On Y)-o
History of the First Century OF the
National Capital" by Senator McComas
(Add.).
THE Future of the United States and
It's Capital" by Senator Daniel (Va-)-
Historical GRAFTON by Senator Hoar
(AGass).
The evening ceremonies will include
a reception in honor of the governors
of the states and territories at the gal
lery of art, at which the president and
the cabinet and representatives of all
classes of public and private life Will
be present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT

Chicago, Dec. 12.-WHEAT-May wheat
opened nc lower at 73A@733sc, the local
crowd selling on lower Liverpool cables.
Offers, however, were unexpectedly wei
taken and in a few minutes grew scarce
and May rallied sharply to 73zc. Local
receipts were III cars, 10 of contract grade.
Minneapolis and Duluth reported 434 cars
against 500 last week and 349 a year ago.
May influenced by a better outside cash
demand later advanced to 476Hc and
closed firm, sc higher at 73zs6I74c- Lighter
receipts was also a help.
CORN-Corn was quiet but enjoyed a
fair general trade. OF the receipts, IA
cars, none were graded contract Decem-
Der opened unchanged at 361zc and rose
rapidly to SIC. May opened a shade lower
at SEC and sold to 3614c.
The close was firm. May &c higher at
361k0Hc and December sc up at 37Ac.
OATS-Oats were dull. May opened &c
higher at 23$zc. and touched 235sc, but re-
covered in sympathy with wheat and
corn. Receipts were So cars.
PROVISIONS-There was very little
trade in provisions. The opening. was easy
on heavy hog receipts, but at the decline
Pork opened cents lower at S1215 and
advanced to 1920; January lard opened
2ihc down at $685., holding at that figure
selling to $6221A
FLAX. cash: N. w, s165; NO /, S1.61;
December. 81. 81; March, $l.62.
RYE--December, 461sc; January, 47c;
May, 49c
TIMOTHY = December, $3.50; March,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
CHILDREN SHOWED 1T.
Effect Of Their Warm Drink In the
Morning.

"A year ago was wreck from cof-
fee drinking and was on the point of
giving UP my position in the school
room because OF my excessive nervous
ness
I was telling q friend about 1t and
she said, we drink nothing at meal time
but Postum Food Coffee, and it is such
3 comfort to have something we can en-
Joy drinking with the children
7 was astonished that she would al
low the children to drink any kind of
coffee. but she said Postum was the
most healthful drink in the world for
children as well as for older ones, and
that the condition of both the children
and adults showed that to be a fact
Just a little thought convinced me
that one should not take a stirnulant
such as coffee, but really should have
the best food to nourish the brain and
nerves. and that nourishnent was found
in Postum.
Fly first trial was a failure The cook
boiled 1T four or five minutes and it
tasted SO fiat that I was in despair but
determined to give it one more trial.
This time we followed the directions
and boiled 1t fifteen minutes after the
boiling began It was a decided success
and / was completely won by its rich,
delicious favor. In short eime
noticed a decided improvement in my
condition and kept growing better ana
better month after month"; until now
am perfectly healthy, and do my work
In the school room with ease and pleas
ure- would not return to the nerve
destroying regular coffee for any
Enoney.'-EE. Scott NVarrensburg, No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
THE HERMIT OF WANNOG.
Sad Ending of Ex-Confederate Brig
adler General

New York, Dec 1.-THE body of Con-
federate Brigadier-Genera1H Herman Bins
has been found in Black Swamp four
miles from Morristown, n. j. He was
known as the hermit of Wanong noun
tain. For thirty-five years Bins had
lived a solitary life on the side of Sue
casunna mountain He had little to do
with any one, and his retreat was Tar
removed from the nearest house. his
cabin was found in ashes by those who
went to it after the body had been fden-
titled
Bins made his appearance on the
mountain in 1865. When he first came
ne wore gray uniform and on it were
the stars of a brigadier general.
Ten years after Bins settled on the
mountain his life story came out
through no fault of his. William Becker.
a veteran of the Union army, who had
occasion to visit Atlanta in 1875, com
menced an investigation and found from
the Confederate records that Herman
Bins had enlisted as a minor officer soon
after Sumter was fired upon He rose
rapidly and at the close of the war had
the rank of brigadier.
AT the outbreak of the war Bins was
a well-tO-do planter in middle Georgia.
While he was in the army his two chill
dren died. When Sherman marched to
the sea, cutting a gap through Georgia,
and leaving desolation behind, Bins
home was one of the places of which
nothing remained but ashes. Mrs. Bins
had fed before the arrival of Sherman
and Joined the refugees. Exposure and
hardship brought her to her death.
When he returned to his plantation he
found the ashes of his home, the graves
OF his children and near them the grave
of his wife, whom faithful slaves had
carried to the plantation and buried.
General Bins at once left and until Mr..
Becker informed them his friends did
not know what had become of him.
No one knows how the old man came
fn his death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
RACING PROPERTY SOLD.
Saratoga Springs Track Controlled by
Whitney Syndicate.

New York Dec. 12-The Herald says:
Once more has the Saratoga Racing as
ISOLATION property, at Saratoga Springs,
N. Y. changed hands.
Gottfried Walbuaum. representing the
stockholders, met representatives of the
new purchasers by appointment and re-
ceived the purchase money, which
amounted to rs cents on the dollar of the
original stock subscribed, or $243,750
Among the old stockholders who still
hold stock in the new syndicate are John
Egan and Jacob Fields and their shares
are so few that they have no voice in
the future of the new racing association
The new syndicate is composed of Will
lam c. Whitney, Perry Belmont, Alfred
Featherstone. E. R. Hitchcock. T. Hitch
cock, jrr.; John Sanford, R Z Wilson. jr-,
Although nothing has been definitely
settled, it is expected that the new presi-
dent OF the Saratoga Racing association
will be William c. Whitney and the
treasurer will be Andrew Miller.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
TO INCLUDE PORTO RICO.
American Federation of Labor Would
Affiliate With Island Brethren.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 1.-THE first
matter of Importance taken up at the
morning session of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor convention was the
third clause of the resolutions with ref
erence to the labor unions Of Porto Rico
Upon this matter the convention adopt-
ed a declaration recommending to all
animated unions whose trade or calling
is pursued in Porto Rico, that they take
prompt action for the purpose of dis
seminating Information in Porto Rico
necessary to give the Porto Ricans Op-
portun1ty to become allied with ma
ton or international trade associations
in America. 1t was also recommended
that the American national unions
have their constitutions translated into
the Spanish language; and that the in
coming executive council of the Amerf-
can Federation Of Labor take action
promptly to carry out the uIans and
purposes of the American labor move
ment in Porto Rico, appropriating SO, 600
to carry this resolution into effect
The convention concurred in resolu-
tons previously presented, declaring I'M
alterable opposition to the 'anti-scalp-
ing bill, now before the committee on
foreign and interstate commerce in both
houses of congress.
An animated discussion arose over a
resolution for a labor portfolio in the
cabinet, upon which the committee re-
ported adversely The original resolu-
ton was as follows:
wv hereas, The experience of the past
shows the practicable inpossibility of
obtaining adequate labor legislation
without official governmental standing;
therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
convention that a governmental depart
ment of labor should be formed, the head
of which should have a place in the cab
met Of the president Of the United
States, and be it further
Resolved, That said cabinet officer
should be a. bOnafide trade unionist.
And, further. that the incoming ex-
eeuttve board shall have power to act
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
Mr.. NEWMAN HERE.
Strike Leader Says Prospects
Are as Bright as Ever.

General Chairman J. A Newman
reached Topeka at 2 o'clock this after
noon and met the Santa Fe operators
who are out on strike at their headquar-
tiers. the National hotel
The operators had several things of
their own to tell him in exchange for
the encourag cement he brings. Seven
teen new men, fresh from school, are
down in the yardmaster's Office here
Of whom but one is competent teleg-
rapher. Some can send and not receive
one says he knows all the letters but
not the figures. Another thing, the
company is not operating the cutoff
under the block signal system, as prev
1OuSly announced.
When interviewed by a State Journal
reporter Mr.. Newman said:
L left Wichita intending to come
straight to Topeka, but was dragged off
the train at Emporia last night You
can say the situation is unchanged from
the past few days and urge the men to
stand firm to win. Our prospects of
winning are as bright as ever. Every
thing is encouraging"
rs Mr. Dolphin coming to meet you2"
was asked.
I don't know yet. May hear from him
soon Probably"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

wheat Receipts IA cars. but none Ernd-
ed contract Weather conditions Keep
favorable and must soon improve grams.
Shipping demand Is very quiet Eati-
mated receipts tomorrow $50 cars.
OAIS-Oats were steady within t4c
range and close shade hrmer. No apecu-
lative trade and cash business very slow.
Shippers say scarcity Of cars prevents
some business. Receipts light. 81 cars
today 115 for tomorrow.
OVISIONS-Provisions prices have
yielded slightly, pork OF b07ikc, lard on
115Q5c. ribs on about the same. The COM
paratlve steadincss was surprising hccaueo
there were 5000 hogs here, 123.O 900 hogs IN
the west and prices at the yards were sd
1Uc lower. Offerings, however. were light.
The only noteworthy selling was by fat-
ten. Principal holders did not appear to
be selling. j. II. HARRIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
ARGENTINE FLOUR DUTIES.
Report That American Minister Has
Asked That It Be Increased.

New York Dec. IA dispatch to the
Herald from Buenos Ayres says:
A sensation has been caused here by
a report that the American minister
at Rio Janeiro has requested the Bra
lillian government to increase the duty
on Argentine -four
The Argentine exporters have sent a
telegram to the Argentine minister at
Rio, requesting his interference to pre-
vent the realization of the supposed
American scheme
Garcia Aderou, the minister Of agricul-
ture and former minister at Washing
ton. says that Argentine -four is better
than American, and ne has no fear of
its competition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
DEATH OF A TOPEKA GIRL.
Mrs James Lawhead nee VanKirk
Dies Suddenly in Oklahoma.

The news of the sad death of a former
Topeka girl, Edith Van Kirk, married to
James Lawhead, a son of the former
state superintendent, has reached the
city from Oklahoma
While all members of the family were
away Mrs LaWhead was seized with a
congestive chill Before her husband re-
turned home. alone in the house, she died.
Mrs. LaWhead formerly lived with her
parents on farm south of Tecumseh
She was married in Oklahoma where
The burial took place in Oklahoma
where the father of the deceased now
lives and Is a member OF the legislature.
r. w. VanKirks a brother, lives in To-
Topeka high school, also Washburn COL
lege.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
LOCAL VAUDEVILLE.
Thespian Dramatic Club Gives an In
teresting Show.

The first efforts of the Thespian ORA
matte club were greeted by a fair and
enthusiastic audience last night The
entertainment was a vaudeville per-
Torrance and included the following
acts:
and Mize.
Sketch from life. "Elopement" Nellie
Lincoln.
x-Ray quartette. Terrence, Thompson,
Strawn and Irwin
strawn and Wilson's "a night in a
strange hotel"
Mono1ogue. Alb Terrence
Rag time melodies. Carrie Mize
One act farce. The Sweet Family"
by the members of the company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
Chicapo Live stook Market.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-CATTLE-Receipt
u. 900; generally 10 cents lower Good to
prime steers, $525d6.25: poor to medium,
$4O0a5-20; stocxers and feeders, 81 25Q4.25;
COWS, g: 10; heifers. 81 60d5-00; can
ners, s.. 0002 40: bulls, $2.50d4.10: calves,
So 5005.25; Texas fed steers, S4.0O6D4.75;
Texas grass steers, $3.25Q4.00; Texas bulls
$25O63. 25.
HOGS-Receipts. today 47,0O0 tomorrow
10000; left over 2.640. Five cents lower,
closing steady at decline; top, 1886. Mixed
and butchers, $4-6O6495: good to choice
heavy. s465d4.95; rough heavy, $450Q46O;
light 81 60d4. 921a; bulk of sales, 81 75Q 4.S75k.
SHEEP-Receipts, Is 900: sheep 10 cents
higher; lambs, 10 cents higher Good to
prime wethers, $4.1OQ4.50; fair to choice
mixed, $3.90G415; western sheep. $4.00lJ4. so:
Texas sheep, $250d3 IS; native lambs, 81 90
W5.S0; western lambs $5OOd5. 70.
Official for yesterday:
IPTS-Cattle, 5.42s; hogs. 1852;
sheep, q 623
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
New York Money Market.

New York, Dec. 12.-MONEY-Money on
call, nominally 414a5 per cent; prime mer-
camille paper, 4i4Q5 per cent Sterling ex-
change easier with actual business in
bankers bills at $4.S4I4 az for demand and
at $4S0% for sixty days; posted rates,
bills, 81. S0015.
SILVER-Silver certificates, 64G65c; bar
silver, 6412c; Mexican dollars, 5OKc
BONDS-Government bonds steady: u
s. refunding Is, registered, 1924; do cou-
pom, 1047s IS, registered, 1921: coupon.
10915: new As, registered. 1Ss: coupon, 13S
old As, registered, 11455; coupon, 1151k; IS.
registered. 1124; coupon, 112%.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
COUNTY CLERKS HERE.
Working For q Uniform System o
Taxation.

The county clerks association OF KAN
Eas is in session today at the Office of
State Auditor George e. Cole
This meeting is called for the purpose
of formulating a law for a uniform sys-
tenn Of assessment and taxation in the
state. The legislature will be asked 10
enact the measure.
The clerks propose to remedy the ex-
listing evils, and they are to be COM
mended for attempting to straighten out
the most tangled system Of business now
extant in this state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
FIVE ON THE JURY.
Unpledged Representatives Ele'
Serving in Federal Court.

There are five Republican members Of
the legislature serving on the federal
court jury in this city. They are:
J. H. Stavely, Usage county.
L b Mckee, Marshall county.
F. NJ. EmTnOns, Riley county.
H. G Snyder. Chase county.
F. n. Woodward, Republic county.
1t is charged that these men were
brought to Topeka to permit PROSECUTING
on the subject of United States sena-
tor. None is pledged on the senatorial
fight, and the influences of the candi-
dates for the place are being brought
TO bear upon the jurors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
FEAR THE UNITED STATES.
South American Republics Will Unite
Against American Influence.

New York, Dec. ia dispatch to the
Herald from San Juan, P. r., says:
1t is reported here that the republics
of South America are negotiating an
alliance, having been prompted to do so
by the fear that American influence will
become paramount in the western
hemisphere. The movement is said to
be an outgrowth of the Ibero-America
congress recently held in Madrid.
The executive council has decided that
franchise matters hereafter will be
considered in secret session. This de-
cision has occasioned much adverse
comment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12
REACHES S27.I6O.
Law Enforcing List Is Rapidly
Growing.

The fund for securing law enforcement
against joints has grown since the list was
made up last night Tt will go to SlOO,-
600 easily says Chairman James A.
Troutman. 'sThe committee will be called
together in a few days to press the work
actively forward" The subscription list IS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

LIdutg = pEENlIl IAaII5tis.
Chicago, Dec. 2--WHEAT-Wheat has
been strong in spite of he fact that cables
came SD lower after our stronger closing
yesterday There were reports from the
seaboard to the effect that foreigners
We're anxiously watching the situation
here and with any material change IN
or stocks their market would sympathize
quickly. There were good clearances,
about $50 600 with primary receipts about
10000 bushels. Wheat opened at a de-
cline of CSC, but was quickly ABSORBED Dy
some Of the more prominent local pulls,
who have again taken a stand on the long
side notwithstanding the holiday season
is close at hand The trade has not been
large but the general news has been OF
strong character Argentine cut but little
figure in todayss transactions. At the
close 100000 bushels Eere reported taken
at st. Louis. while 41-tOads were taken at
seabOard for export
CORN-COrn ruled firm, though trading
was dull. It was largely sympathy with