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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-29

NICARAGUAN CUSTOMS.

From HarperS Weekly-5
Among the many old customs of Mica
ragua- those relating to the dead are the
weirdest to the stranger Some of these
have been handed down by tradition
from the Indians, others were brought
over by the eOnquerors-and the two are
so blended that it is difficult to tell
which predominates. AS soon as the
medico pronounces ones illness fatal,
word is sent to the village padre who
prepares to administer the last Sacra-
gnents of the church to the dying per-
son. Placing the consecrated wafer in
the custodia-a vessel of solid gold or
silver, often Respondent with rare jewels
"a procession is formed and marches
through the street A small boy, ring
ing bell, rushes ahead to announce the
approach of the sacred presence, and at.
ter him follows a band OF music, often
a single violin. playing a dirge- If It be
possible to secure any soldiers, they sur
round the padre, who. dressed in brill
liant vestments, is generally carried in
a chair, over which four men hold
purple canopy. As the little cortege
moves down the silent streets every ore
bares his head and kneels, making the
sign of the cross until the last soldier
has passed. Woe to the sacrilegious
stranger who fails to show this mark of
respect. and many have been the In
stances where foreigners were pulled
from their horses and even stoned for
neglecting to follow this time-honored
custom
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AMERICAN LEAGUE DEAL.
Hugh Duffy VIII Manage the Mil
waukee Team This Season.

Chicago, Jan. 29.-The reorganized
American baseball league concluded its
business today in a short session. and
was adjourned by President Ban John
son until some time in March. At the
meeting the committee on playing rules,
consisting of Comiskey. Connie Mack
and McGraw, viii make its report. and
the seasons playing schedule will be
submitted by President Johnson. 1t is
understood the season, though the same
length as last year. VIII open a week
later. Beyond possible legislation on
the bunt hit, no important changes in
the rules governing the game are an
ticipated At today's meeting q formal
resolution recognizing the Players Pro-
tective association and its objects was
adopted, thus ratifying the informal &C
ton taken at last nights meeting Con-
siderable routine work and unfinished
business was also accomplished.
Connie Mack, who was given the Phil
adelphia. franchise. left this afternoon
for the east, as did also most Of the
other eastern Tnagnates. 1t was stated
today that some Pittsburg capital is
interested in the new Philadelphia team,
but no confirmation Of the report could
be obtained
Hugh Duffy, the former Boston cap
tain, has signed a formal contract to
manage the Milwaukee American league
team for the season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-29

little demand from abroad and cash sales
here were limited to small Quauutf-
There have been some few reports from on.
the winter wheat country claiming ety
weather and need of moisture Ane
northwest cash wheat showed a slight
advance, selling at about the same price
as the May option. There SENS TO be "a
fear on the part Of most traders that the
market is one that can advance eneiiy,
and. as news favors buyers, short sellers
are few 49,
coRI{-Corn has been rather easy. with
Cudahy brokers doing some selling. Fnll-
lips and wheat traders also sellers. Coun-
try offerings were moderate. Receipts, ooJ
cars with $50 cars estimated for tomor-
row Cleaxances 377, 900 bushels. Shipping
bids quiet. Primary receipts, $4,000 bush
els against 400 600 bushels last year. Con-
tract stock, 621 600 bushels.
OATEOats have been influenced some
by corn Of late There has been selling
by commission people. Large cash pusi-
ness yesterday, almost 100000 bushels. Re
ceipts 3l4 cars: estimated for Wednes-
day. 100 cars. Clearances last week, 4yVv00
bushels. Total public and private stocks,
$500, 600 bushels.
PROvIsTONS-There were only 1900
hogs here and 62.0O0 at all points, against
1900 last year. These figures made Iirm
provision market. Shipments or product
large. exports last week particularly
heavy, no great trade Eudany took rms
openly and packers sold moderately Adj
vance only q small one and trade qnlet.
j. II. HARRIS.
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JOHN E. LORD IS OUT.
General Agent of Mutual Life
Sues Bank in Consequence.

Suit was fled in the district court this
morning by John E. Lord against the
Merchants National bank for Sc, 426 15
Mr.. Lord, who has been general agent
for the Mutual Life Insurance company
of New. York in Topeka for many years.
was relieved from that capacity Satur-
day by D. E Dudley. Mr.. Lord claimed
that the $6,42615 at the Merchants bank
belonged to him. Mr.. Dudley claimed that
1t belonged to the company and the suit
is brought by Mr.. Lord to settle the Ques-
ton of the ownership of the money. In
the meantime the bank holds the money.
Mr.. Lord has been generalQ agent Of the
company in Topeka for mNny years on
a commission Lately the Mutual Life
decided to place the general agents on sal
aries instead of commissions. An offer of
q salary was made to Mr.. Lord, who pre-
ferred the commissions. He claimed that
he held a contract with the company
which had not expired.
Mr. Fred Freeman, cashier of the A1er-
chants bank. said:
his suit IS brought to determine the
ownership of certain~funds, deposited in
the name Of John z. Lord, general agent,
which are claimed by John E. Lord and
by the Mutual Life Insurance company
of New York, Also"
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TODAY,s MARKET REPORT.

Chicago. Jan. 9-WHEAT-Wheat was
firm during the forenoon today, helped
by lighter northwest receipts and the fall
ure of Liverpool to reflect the decline here
yesterday. May opened 7sc higher at
1880 to 7614G761sc, but on moderate buy
ing by commission houses and covering
by shorts rallied to 761zc. The volume Of
trade early was small Local receipts
were 81 cars, six of contract grade Min
neapolis and Duluth reported 260 cars,
against S03 cars last week and 294 cars a
May later rallied to 7szsc on export buy
ing and the close was steady, ss41zc high
er at 1850.
CORN-May corn opened unchanged to
1kMAc lower at 395z to 39d391Sc, Influenced
by excellent weather for the movement
and by the receipts of 500 cars The trade
was mostly professional. but the market
ruled steady and unchanged from opening
figures for some time under the strength
ening influence of wheat.
The close was steady, May &c lower at
$3.50.
OATS-There was scarcely any business
in oats. May opened unchanged to a
shade lower at 25z 0ssc to 251zc and sold
to 251kc. where the market steadied in
sympathy with wheat Receipts were Sl4
cars
PROVISIONS Provisions opened firm
on light hog receipts and higher prices at
the yards. Trade was small. May pork
opened 5G711c higher at l4.l51l4 l1lz and
sold to $14.2215; May lard opened 272Q5c
up at $7.55. and May ribs 73kn1Oc improved
at $7.1215d7.15, both holding steady
BARLEY-Cash. 36Q60c
TIMOTHY-January, 80
FLAX-CaSh, No. l. S174; February,
$1721k; March and May. $1.73-
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so that house sessions viii be held only
mornings this week.
To have commissioner districts con-
form to the boundaries of legislative
districts l. the purport Of a bill intro
cuced by Representative Charles Lslllirg
of Wichita. Commissioners now TX Their
own district boundaries and gerryman-
dering is common.
Mr. Luling also proposes, in another
bill. to give coroners a fixed salary of
$50 q month. instead OF being paid IN
fees, in counties OF so, 000 population
A. G. Bangs, of CoWley, declared for
having list Of house committees print
ed at once, by resolution, this morning.
The house acquiesced although a strong
stand was made against the PROPOSE
ton as IL was desired to have the COM
mittees spread upon the book of rules
which is expected to be forthcoming one
OF these days and it was desired to
dodge the expense Of printing twice.
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PRIZE FIGHT INJUNCTION.
Hearing of Jedries' and Ruhlin's Case
Not Definitely Set For Trial

Cincinnati. Jan. 29-The suit to en-
join the proposed Jeffries- Rubin contest
was fled in the court Of common pleas
today. The application for an Injunction
was not made at that time Judge Hol-
lister, who is sitting in the common
pleas room No. where the hearing viii
be had, VIII be asked several days later
to issue an Injunction. In the interim
notices will be served on the defendants.
They are members of the original saen-
gerfest board of trustees, against wnoln
judgment had been rendered for the
matter; also the members of the Saen-
gerfest Athletic association company,
which the attorneys. describe as a pa
per corporation with q capital Of $780,
O00 A1essrs. Jeffries and Rubin and the
members or the geological association,
corporation which holds the site of the
Saengerfest hall. are also made defend
ants
The legal ground upon which this &C
ton is taken IS that the proposed affair
would be in every sense a public nuis-
ance. The petition covers only five pages
OF typewriter matter and the principal
averments are described in a quotation
from an Ohio supreme court statement
regarding prize fights:
THE supreme court is OF record in the
books as having stated that prize fights
are exhibitions of brutality; that they
are contests dangerous to life as well as
demoralizing as well as pernicious in eff
feet on the we'll being and good order CT
society,"
Ii d0uAltOu 10 THIS statement from ttee
highest tribunal il the state. the attor-
neys aver that the contest in question
would lead to the gathering of toughs
and crowds of idle and vicious people
whose presence would be a menace to
life, good order, property and the well
fare of the community in general during
their stay in the city. The attorneys
who are pressing this case are Gustavjs
Il. Valid, Lawrence Maxwell, Jr., J. "
Heron, E. ". Kittridge and J. H War
rington and ex-United States Attorney
General Judson Harmon. The exact
time for a hearing on the motion for an
injunction has not been fixed, but the
court will be asked to fix as early as
possible. Meanwhile, counsel for the de-
PENDANTS will prepare an answer ard
will ensue legal contest between giants
of the bar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-29

Shippers Tell Senate Committee What
They Want

The railroad committee OF the senate
met with the legislative committees of
the cattlemen. hay dealers and millers
last night. and heard what they had to
say respecting the different bills before
the committees and the points that each
wanted introduced In the bill which
would be recommended. They all seem
to favor the Miller BILL and that f. the
bill which win be adopted. The cattle
men asked for no change in the bill, as
all they are for is better rates, and they
can get the rates through the board
Of commissioners after the bill becomes
q law
The hay dealers want something in
the bill which will insure their getting
cars when they want them They say
their greatest complaint is that they
cannot get cars when absolutely needed.
The millers also want the bill changed
SO that the Kansas mills VIII stand an
equal show with the mills in the north
and east. They say that the differential
rate Of 5 cents between wheat and flour
established by the railroads two years
ago has placed the milling business in
Kansas on a losing basis. The length of
time the mills can run depends simply
upon their surplus capital.
The railroad committee will hold an
other meeting tonight for the consider
alton of the bills introduced by Senators
White, Stewart and Wright
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Senator Whites Resolution For
Fewer Elections is Passed.
Provides That Elections Shall
Be Held Every Two Years.
CARPENTER PROTESTS.
Only Three Votes We're Cast
Against Resolutions.
DOings of the Kansas Senate
and House.

The concurrent resolution introduced
BY Senator White proposing an amend
nent to the constitution Of Kansas was
passed by the senate Monday afternoon
81 a vote Of SO to 8. The amendment
provides that the elections in the state
shall be held bienpially.
The resolution was objected to by Sen
ator Carpenter. who has a resolution
before the senate calling for a consti-
tutionai convention. He wanted all
resolutions for amendments laid over
until the resolution for the constitutional
convention WAS voted upon The ground
taken by a majority Of the senators was
that the election resolution was step
towards fewer elections and longer
terms Of Office with the one-term clause,
vote
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sEAroN oR1MEs ACT.
Venerable Kansas Statesman Would
Make It Lively For Criminals

Several aspects of crime not usually
given much attention in legislation are
brought to notice in the bills Capt. John
Seaton, of Atchison, Is presenting. He
introduced two today. One is to repress
the notoriety attracted by high crimes
as visiting the prisoners in jail and ex-
tending sympathy are concerned. The
act provides that none but. relatives
may visit the notorious prisoners ae-
cused of high crimes or send flowers
Ministers, reporters, lawyers and officers
are not excluded. Captain Seaton also
introduced a bill that makes train rob
bers liable to the death penalty. They
are to be hung after a year Of imprison-
ment, The act aims to protect travellers
on trains who are completely at the
mercy Of those who attack
Captain Seaton does not want to see
more criminals bred by marriages Of
persons under Indictment for crime, and
is preparing a bill prohibiting it. Noto-
riety gained by crime often brings about
these ll-advised marriages.
Two other bills Captain Seaton viii
introduce will be to provide for the ap-
preparation Of 100000 for a Kansas ex-
hibit at st. Louis in 1908 and for an APP
preparation Of 81. 900 for a. geological sur
vey of the state.
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CRUsH ZEE coMRINE
Senator Smith Has a Scheme For
Fighting Grain Trust.

Fighting Grain Trust.
Senator Smith believes that the rail-
road bill which the committee VIII rec
ommend for passage should be amended
so that the duties of warehouse conf
rnissioners be included. In speaking Of
the matter this morning he said
I see that the house has been con-
sidering another antitrust bill directed
at the alleged grain combine. The first
antitrust bill ever passed was enacted
by the Republicans I'm 1887, directed at
this very combine in terms 1t has been
supplemented and added to a number of
times since. until we have a mass Of
antitrust laws sufficient if they could De
enforced to bust any trust on earth
The trouble IS not lack Of law, but lack
OF enforcement
What we need. in my judgment is a
central body with control over the eIe-
Vators and warehouses OF the state. and
see no reason why the railroad com
mission proposed should not be a rail
power over both. They are crgnate
subjects. closely connected. and one
commission could regulate both, prevent
discrimination, investigate and prose-
cute unlawful combines. and cover the
whole matter
This is the Illinois plan The rail-
road and warehouse commission Of that
state was established in 1871. strength
ened in 1873 and has worked satisfac-
torIly for p years. The elevators and
warehouses are classified into three
classes. rules and regulations regarding
charges. etc. are established and en-
forced by the commission, and the whole
subject controlled by this one body
AZ see no reason why we cannot DO the
same thing. The antitrust laws are
ample IL a commission is established to
ssse that they are obeyed-"
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FOR Mr. sTorLER-
Senate Adopts Resolutions of Respect
and House Adjourns.


A concurrent resolution was intro
by Senator Carpenter extending sym
F7athy to the family Of the late Jacob
Stotler The resolution was unani-
nously adopted. and reads as follows:
BE it resolved by the senate, the
house coDcurring therein. That the leg
5slature Of Kansas learns with profound
sorrow Of the death Of Hon Jacob Slot
Ter OF Emp0ria- For many years en-
bracing The territorial period and the
early days of statehood he was active
in public life. contributing valuable serv-
ice in eStab lishing the institutions under
nncnWealth. He served three terms in
the house of Representatives, being
chosen speaker in 1866 and again in 1868,
and serving also In the senate Of 1871
and 1872. AS a member of the state
board of charities and in other direc-
tons he contributed faithful. honest and
efficient duty. He welded a strong hand
in shaping the public policy of the state
and nolcfng opinion on the questions Of
the day In the early sessions of the leg
islature- We extend sympathy to the
family and friends While we view with
of the early settlers, we congratulate the
people today upon the sturdy character
OF those who founded our institutions.
Resolved further, That the secretary
be instructed to furnish a copy Of the
foregoing to the family, and that the
same be spread upon the journal"
Out Of respect to the death of Jacob
Stotler. of Emporia. the house adjourned
Monday afternoon after very brief
session.
OIr. Stotler served three terms as a
member of the house and was elected
in the senate during the sessions Of 1871
and 1872.
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SILK STATION no SELL.
Kansas Has One which Can Be Had
Very Cheap.

The senate committee on state affairs
recommended for passage this morning
the bill introduced by Senator Morehouse
creating board to dispose of the Pea
BODY silk station, which is the property Of
the state.
The committee turned down the bill re-
hitting certain indebtedness of Scott
county to the state
The senate committee on education re-
ported favorably upon the bill to enable
school districts to drill wells Of gas They
also reported favorably upon the bills to
establish a county high school IN Belle
vile; to empower the board OF education
OF Bellevtde to levy a tax for the schools;
concerning the sale of school lands con-
ferring upon the trustees of the high
school of Labette county power to audit
Diils and manage other business of the
school.
The judiciary committee of the senate
reported favorably upon Senator AIillers
bill to define the condition of child de-
tendency Also, the bill providing for pre-
limlnary examination OF criminals by
county attorneys.
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MITCHELL NAMED.
viii Be Cashier of Rock Island
in Topeka.

Mr. r. e. Mitchell will become cashier
and assistant treasurer or the Rock Is
land in Topeka, February L Mr.. Mitch
ell has been travelling auditor for lines
west of the Missouri river for some
time.
Mr.. P. F. Webster, the present cashier.
will go to the paymaster's office in Chi
cago The position vacated by Mr..
Mitchell will be filed by Mr.. A. Snide
man. All of these men are we'll known
in Topeka, and their friends will be glad
to know Of their promotions.
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BURTON'S PAPERS.
They Are Presented to the SEN
ate by Mr.. Baker.

Washington. Jan. 29.-In the senate
today the credentials of Senator-eIect
J. r. Burton of Kansas and of Senator
elect r. J. Gamble of South Dakota
were presented, Mr. Burton's by his
predecessor, Mr.. Baker and CANDLES
by Mr. Kyle.
At the conclusion of routine business,
consideration Of the Indian appropria-
tion bill was resumed
At o'clock the shipping bill was
called up but was laid aside temporarily
in order that consideration of the Indian
appropriation bill might be continued.
The Indian appropriation bill finally
was passed
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National colors have been strewn
about Representative hall in response
to the recent order of that body. Two
large flags, bright and new, are lastly
draped over the clock tower behind the
speakers desk. Shields of color decorate
the loggia. Of the ladies gallery, and an
other hangs over the main entrance to
the hall. Representative Anderson was
not in his seat when his resolution to
appoint a color sergeant was called up
this morning, and it went over on the
calendar in the absence of a motion.
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New York. Jan. 9.-8EONEY-1roney on
call nomsaally at per cent? prime mer-
camille paper. 35k441z per cent sterling
exchange steady. with actual business IN
bankers bills at S4-S7ss for demand and az
S4.8404S41s for sixty days; posted rates,
81. s3ZG%
SIIsV ER-Silver certificates, 63ie0G5c;
bar silver 61Ac, Mexican dollars. 4Sc.
BONES-CsOvernme bonds strong re-
funding Is. registered. 1o59S. coupon, lo.a;
IS. registered. Ill; coupon, 1lQ4s. new 81,
registered. 1877; coupon. 1873. old IS, regis
tered, 1884,: coupon, 1885 IS, registered.
11o31s COUPON. lllA.
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Another Houae Conteat.

The seat of Representative Jonathan
Davis, Populist of Bourbon county, is
now contested by DIR. Baird. The decis-
ion to contest was only recently arrived
at and Saturday was the last day to'ic
stftute proceedings Mr.. Davis resides
in the extreme northwest corner of his
county and as there are no trains, two
men had to drive 80 miles from O'Clock
Saturday afternoon and arrive before
midnight Davis was not at home, bur
the leaving of the papers at his house
Is considered full service.
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GRIsr OF BILLS.
Board OF PardonsRepeal T. introduced
in Senate.

There were but few bills introduced
in the senate Monday afternoon and
none was of much Importance except
the bill by Senator Branine which re-
peals the law establishing the board of
pardons He also introduced a bill to
change the name of the state reform
school to industrial school for boys
Other bills We're:
BY Branine-TO vacate a part Of the
townsite of Elyria.
BY Porter-Requiring reports of stem
ographer fees to be made to the state
auditor.
BY Pestana-Providing for the exter-
nination Of prairie dogs. This IS a bill
similar to the Cave prairie dog bill
which has passed the house.
BY Notwithstanding aid for
the Guardian Angels home, a colored
institution at LeavenWorth.
By CubbisOn-Concerning liens Con-
corning private corporations.
By Peterson-Repeaiin the law estab-
fishing a high school in Thomas county.
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chicaeo Live stock Market

Chicago, Jan. Notwithstanding
$500; steers slow, butchers stock and
calves steady. Good to prime steers, $. 100
500: por to medium S3-40Q5.O0; stockers
and feeders. $30004.50: cows. 81. 659f 10;
heifers. 81 70G5450; Gamers, $1.9072.60 bulls
$2s70614.40; calves S4O0a5-75: Texas led
steers, $4.00G54 80: Texas grass steers, 1886
G4.00; Texas bulls, $2.50d3. %
Receipts today. 1900; estimated
for tomorrow, s., 900, left over, 1880: &c
higher. Mixed and butchers, s5.15n5.40;
good to choice heavy, $5-25N5.40; rough
heavy, $5.10d5.20; light, S5.1545.S5; bulk of
sales. $5.30H535
SHEEP-Receipts $1,000: sheep steady.
lambs weak. Good to choice Wethers. s.. q
64-55: fair to choice mixed, $3-50d3.S5
western sheep, So. 75G4-50; Texas Sleeps 81 50
G3.50; native lambs, $4.25q55O; western
lambs. $5.00d5.50.
Yesterdays official: Receipts: Cattle,
q .266; hogs. "a. $780, sheep. q, 000 Shipments:
Cattle. 3e45: hogs. 3.508: sheep. 18l2.
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VIII Be Held Only in the Forenoon
So Com mittees Can Work.

In order to facilitate the business Of
the house committees. which are now
complete. Captain Seaton made a mo
ton this morning that the house ses-
sions be held only in the forenoon for the
remainder Of the week. A great deal Of
work must be done bx the committees
and this method viii give them a chance
to do it. The proposition was agreed to-