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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
SHOT AT A WOMAN.
Non Union Miner Narrowly Escapes
Lynching.

Shamolxin, Pa, July 19-Surrounded
by thousand enraged men and boys
at the Pennsylvania railroad Herman
Patonkin, of Philadelphia, non-union
fireman at the Bear Valley shaft. and
Jacob Kramer, a deputy policeman of
passenger train and taken to Sunbury
jail. The former is accused of shooting
at Mrs. William Latshaw last night be-
cause she is said to have taunted him
for working while others were on strike
He was near the colliery at the time
and the woman was in a garden close
by. The bullet grazed her head. Kra-
mer, who appeared at the hearing be-
fore a local jury to testify in Patonkin's 8
behalf was arrested for carrying a re-
volver. The men were unable to pro-
cure bail. A large crowd collected at
the Justices office and threatended to
hang the prisoners, but strike leaders
persuaded the miners to disperse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
BIGGEST CORN CROP.
Paul Morton Expects a Yield Of
2,5OO,OOO,OOO Bushels.

Chicago. July 19.-Pau1 Morton, first
vice president of the Santa Fe road.
predicts bumper crop of corn for the
west and the entire country this sea-
son. He estimates the total crop of the
country at $500 000, 900 bushels and de-
clares that the railroads of the west will
have all they can do to take care of the
increased traffic that will result there
from.
Mr.. Morton's estimate was made af-
ter a careful survey of the situation
supplemented by personal inspection of
western states traversed by the lines of
the Santa Fe and by reports given him
by agents of the company in nearly ev-
cry corn bearing state in the union.
Il am convinced" said Mr.. Morton to-
day, that this country will have the
largest corn yield in its history, and
that the high water mark of 2.200, ,000, 600
bushels will be exceeded by at least
300 900. 900 bushels"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
ALL CONVERTED.
No Anthracite Miners Now Fa.
vOr a General Strike.

indianapolis, July 19-When the min
ers' convention met today it was evil
dent that all probability of strike had
utterly vanished. The anthracite men
who have favored a strike were pract;-
cally unanimous in declaring that it
would have been unwise to order a
general strike. The chances are that
the convention will finish it's work to-
day and 1t will be ended by the adop-
ton of the recommendation of Presf-
dent Mitchell with the exception of
amendments in the manner of bringing
the assessments upon the members Of
the union.
At the opening Of the convention this
morning Mother" Jones was given the
floor She made an address which was
enthusiastically applauded. She de-
clared that before coming to Indianap-
oils she had favored a general strike,
but since coming to the convention she
had reached the opinion that the con-
clusion reached by the delegates to
avoid such movement was the wisest
course She urged the delegates to op-
pose at the elections this fail any man
who was favorable to government by
Injunction"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
WANT READJUSTMENT.
Santa Fe Carmen Present Their
Case to Supt. Henderson.

Members of the executive committee of
the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen be-
gan their conference with Superintend-
ent of Motive Power Henderson Friday
afternoon at o'clock, regarding the
schedule of wages which they are trying
to adjust. 1t is understood that they
want not merely a general increase of
pay, but they would like to have their
compensation rated according to the con-
ditions under which they must work and
live. For instance, it is well known that
at some division point there is much
greater cost of living than at others, and
1t is believed that a re-adjuStment will
come in for prominent consideration while
the men are conferring with the officials.
They want to be recognized in the matter
of increase of wages the same as men
in the locomotive department. Most of
these men are skilled tradesmen the same
as metal workers, and as such own their
tools, work as skilled mechanics and
should be paid accordingly.
1t may take some time. for the request
of the men to go through the necessary
formalities in reaching the heads of all
departments thus being finally settled,
but it is believed that the settlement will
be favorable to the men. Mr.. Henderson
has shown his willingness to meet the
men and talk over matters with them
In a way that has made them feel more
confident than ever that they will be
treated fairly, and that whatever differ
ences may have existed will be amicably
settled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
FLUE IS STOPPED UP.
Obstruction in Volcanoes Mouth
Causes Earthquakes.

Kingston, st. Vincent. Friday, July 49,
Several shocks of earthquake were expert
enced here yesterday. There was ter
rife one in the morning. 1t was accom-
panied by loud rumbling. explosive sound
like thunder. Furniture was set in motion
everywhere, bottles and crOckery were
thrown from shelves in shops and several
buildings were damaged. There was no
loss of life, but great panic prevailed.
The most severe shock lasted only ten
seconds. These shocks were probably
caused by subterranean gas or steam ex-
plosions. A few days ago it reported
that the saddle between the two craters
of the Soufriere volcano had collapsed. re-
feet OF sand and scoria rock into the fun
mel, thus blocking the throat of the crater
and it is now asserted that the gas and
steam, failing to find an outlet by the
throat or funnel, caused internal explo-
sions and intense conclusions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
July Option Touches 65 Cents
on Chicago Board.
Highest Point Reached by This
Cereal Since 1874.
GAIN OF FIFTEEN CENTS
In Three Days and Of Z ga
Today.
Mayor of Evanston Still Has
Tight Grip on Situation.

Chicago, July 19.-In a very excited
session of the board of trade today oats
sold at 65, the highest price here since
1874 for that cereal The cause of this
rocket flight was a gain of 15c In three
days and of 7Zc today. as result or
the fear of shorts" in July options that
they might not be able to secure oats
with to fill their contracts. Back of
this cause lay the bad weather reports.
Yesterday trade in oats on the local
exchange was very much excited To-
day it almost reached panic. From the
first tap of the starting gong terror NIL
ed the hearts of the bears in the oats
pit. Reports during the latter end of
June and early July indicated excellent
harvests of oats. Shorts who had been
pinched a little early in July options
when good weather arrived. Stocks Of
old oats rapidly depleted under a con-
stant good cash demand Mayor James
Patton of Evanston, who cOrnered May
oats had done so SO successfully that
there was no corpse of big cash sup
plies to bury. When the heavy rains
continued receipts of new standard oats
which must be delivered on new July
contracts, were almost nil Today only
81 cars of all kinds of oats arrived and
only % cars were of contract grade.
Shorts bid for what little stuff there
was offered. The bulls believed prices
would go still higher and chief of these
bulls was Mayor Patton who is sup
posed to have a tight hold on nearly
100000 bushels of new July Most of
this supply of short contracts was
bought around SO. The crowd figures
that only profits are possible to the bull
clique. July new opepaed 2%c higher
than last nights close at 60 cents. There
was some haggling for short time and
then in jumps of one or two cents at a
time the price bounded to 65 cents. Here
and there longs liquidated for good
profits, but the close was very strong
and ccngested. TIC gain for July for the
day at 641a. September felt the influence
of the July strength and made a fair
gain, closing kc UP at "a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
Some Come by Invitation and
Others UnaSked.
DISTINGUISHED PARTY
Partakes of Luncheon With the
Head of the Nation.
Mayor Lows Yacht Puts in at
Oyster Bay.
Goes Over to Discuss State Of
New York Politics.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 19.-President
Roosevelt entertained a distinguished
party at luncheon today at his Saga
more Hill home. United States Senator
John Kean of New Jersey arrived on
a morning train. He came primarily to
invite the governor on behalf of Cover
nor Murphy of New Jersey to visit the
+, camp of the New Jersey national guard
at Sea Girt on July "a. 1t is not un-
likely that Mr.. Roosevelt may accept
the Invitation, as he is particularly in
terested in the great second line of
the country's defense. State Senator
Elsberg of New York followed, having
been invited by the president to talk
over with him New York state affairs.
Last night F. Jelke, Jr., of Cincinnati
arrived in Osyter Bay to call by invita-
ton upon the president. He, too, was
a guest at the luncheon. Mr.. Jelke is
a member of the circuit court bench.
He expressed the belief that there is no
political significance in his visit He is
on his way to Quogue, L. l., where he
and his family will pass the summer.
Mayor Low of New York arrived
about noon on his yacht, and was con-
Quoted direct to Sycamore Hill, where
he was welcomed cordially by the presi-
dent. During the afternoon they ex-
pected to discuss political affairs in
New York in which both are peculiarly
interested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
THEY ARE ANXIOUS.
Politicians AnxiOusly Watch
Action of FusiOnists.

The politicians have been busy all day
in anticipation of the Democratic and
Populist county conventions this after
room The Republicans seem to be as
much interested as the rest.
The announcement that an effort was
being made to secure the endorsement
of the Democrats for A. T. Lucas, the
Republican nominee for sheriff, and
Galen Nichols, the Republican candi-
date for county attorney, started the
wire pullers to pulling with an extra
vim. Those old line Republicans who
are anxious for the party to win with
out any mud being left on the garments
of the party are anxious that the Demo-
Gratis do not endorse the Republican
candidates. They are willing and anxi-
Gus for the support Of the Democrats
but they wish it to be quiet and not
with the flourish of trumpets of an
open endorsement
The supporters of the Independent
ticket are anxious for the support or
both the Democrats and Populists.
There are many Democrats who favor
the party adding some candidates to
the Stahl-Stebbins ticket and support
ing it, but there is also a large element
favorable to Lucas and Nichols who
will stoutly oppose such a course. 1t is
expected that the Populists will likely
await the action of the Democrats be-
fore the convention does anything
Other Republicans are urging that the
Democrats and PopuliStS each nomi-
nate ticket. as they believe that with
the opposition divided the Republican
ticket can win. The Republicans seem
to be about much interested in the
Populist and Democratic conventions as
the members of the conventions. Every
n owe is being watched by the Lucas
and Nichols supporters and the "Schlitz
beer ring" is looked to sway the Demo-
Gratis in the way which will aid the
wet candidates.
The 'Schlitz beer ring" however is in
i'll repute with some of the Democrats.
AS rule the out-and-out wet Demo-
Gratis are friendly, but some of the con-
servative members are opposed to the
ring, which is ostensibly Republican,
cictating what shall be done. The op-
position will demand that the Demo-
Gratis nominate full ticket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
REVENUES DROP.
Treasury Surplus Seems Likely
to Undergo Big Reduction. ::

Washington, July 1s.-July is always
an Important month in the treasury de-
partment. 1t is the first month of the
governments fiscal year, and upon its
the estimates for the years business.
Special attention has been given to the
financial transactions of the depart
ment this month, as it will give an idea
of the decrease to be suffered in the
revenues by reason of the repeal of the
war revenue taxes.
The expenditures for the first half of
July reached the very large sum of $685.
295.0OO, an increase of more than S., O00-
900 over the corresponding month of last
year, while the receipts were about ST.
100000 less than for the first fifteen
days of July of last year. This decrease
ceipts, which were 81, ,5S3, SOB for the
first half of July of this year, as COM
pared with $14,972,658 for the first half
of July. 1901. The customs receipts, on
the other hand, show an increase of
more than 81 900 over those of the
first half of July of last year.
It is explained at the treasury depart
ment that the increase in the expendi-
tures. of the present months over those
for the same period of last year is due
largely to the payn ent of the war
claims authorized by the recent session
of congress. These amounted to about
$4.000,000 and are chargeable to the war
department and account for the large
that department. The disbursements
for the navy have also shown an in
crease of more than 81 ,0o0, 900 over those
for the same period of last year.
Treasury officials estimate that the
deficit at the close of the present month
will be between $4,000, 600 and S. 600 900.
as compared with $15.340 at the close of
July of last year. Many of the de-
ficiency appropriations authorized by
the last congress are stijl to be paid,
and the result viii be shown in the
balance sheet at the end of the month.
There is nothing whatever alarming
about the situation" said high official
OF the treasury department today. 'sWhile
the cash balance mas suffered already this
month to the tune of some S. 900, ,O00 the
treasury Will not suffer in the least from
the drain Wien money once gets into
the treasury there is no way of getting it
ceipts have been in excess of disburse-
ments so long that there is now more
than $500, ,000, 600 surplus in the treasury
exceeding by ST 600. 600 the amount held
a year ago The boarding of this i'm
mense amount of cash is, in my opinion
country. The disbursement of it will be
certain to stimulate business. The con-
gress has appropriated about $75 600 900 for
river and harbor improvements and more
than 0O0 for public buildings, in ad-
ditlon to the millions that to be ex-
posts through the country. This money
will be expended rapidly, and will find
its way into the regular channels of trade
and the business interests of the country
will all profit by it Congress was prodi-
gal in its expenditures, but the receipts
Judgment, to meet all demands made by
the aDDrODriatiOp hills
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
{ FOUND In A LAKE.
Demented Nan From Kansas Dead in
Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colo, July 1s.-FIoat-
ing in Prospect lake, the body of W. E.
Smith. demented dry goods clerk. from
Lincoln, Kan, was found by Robert
Sharp. while fishing. The remains are in
the care of Coroner Law, and relatives
will be here to take charge of the funeral.
body.
The suicide of Smith is thought to have
ment, although there is some ground for
thinking that he drowned himself in or
der to escape prosecution on charge
arrested Wednesday evening for passing
fraudulent checks on the Kahn Lumber
company.
He passed one check on the Colorado
National bank. of Denver. for $l00. and
one on the First National bank, of Colo
RADIO Springs, for $41, part payment
for a lot which he purchased on the west
side
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GOOD ROADS TRAIN.
One Is Contributed by j. j. Hill
For 100 Days Campaign.

st. Paul. July 19.-President Hill of
the Great Northern has placed at the
disposal of Col r. w. Richardson. good
roads expert for the United States gov
ernment, a complete train, with the
privilege of taking it over the lines of
the system wherever he sees fit without
cost.
The train will be employed in making
demonstrations of road building through
the northwest. The cost of operating
the train will approximate $100 day
and an itinerary of 100 days is planned,
representing the equivalent of a cash
subscription from the Great Northern
of $4,000 This concession of the Grea
Northern insures the holding of the ma
tional good roads convention here dur
ing the week of the state fair.
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POPE IS DlSPLEASED.
Will Take Up Question of Friar
Lands in Person.

London. July 19.-The Rome correspond
ent of the Daily Chronicle says the pope
is intensely displeased at the way in
which the commission of cardinals has
conducted the negotiations with Judge
Taft in the matter of the friars Of the
Philippines
iealn I .roin an hoIieatixe ..i Seu s9uI ee,
nulling the procedure of the commis-
sion of cardinals the pope has summarily
dissolved it. expressing his view that the
American demands were reasonable and
signifying his readiness to treat with
Judge Taft personally"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
THE EARTH TREMBLES.
st. Vincent Has a Series Of
Earthquake Shocks.

New York. July ia dispatch has
been received here from st. Vincent.
cables the Port of Spain. Trinidad. cor
respondent of the New York American,
stating that the island is in consterna-
ton over a series OF violent earthquake
shocks.
The tremblings began Thursday morn
ing and were so severe that all the bus
mess houses of Kingston were deserted.
Many buildings were badly cracked
by the shaking of the ground and fur
ther news from the island is anxiously
awaited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
STRIKE ON CARNEGIE.
Mechanics to Suspend Work on
the Gotham Mansion.

New York, July 19.-The Amalga-
mated Society of Painters, which order
ed a general strike over a month ago.
for an advance in wages of fifty cents
a day, has reported that a general strike
in sympathy with the painters has been
ordered by the board of building trades.
About 200 men in half dozen trades
have quit work on the new Union club
building in Fifth avenue, and on Nom
day a sympathetic strike is to be order
ed on the mansion being erected for
Andrew Carnegie at Ninety-second
street and Fifth avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19

These figures show that a change of
only $50 votes. rightly distributed,
would change the political representa-
ton of % districts OF course, there
will be no such distribution, but these
figures simply show the danger to the
Republicans in case they should get
into big factional row over the cleo
tion of a United States senator before
election Governor Stanley sounded a
note of warning along this line in the
State Journal several days ago.
1t is interesting to note the editorials
of the eas>~n press on Senator Burton S
Kansas speech. Here is one from the
New York Sun:
The Hon. Joseph Ralph Burton
Junior senator in congress from Kan
sas, showed himself to be a dodger all
through the fight against reciprocity
for Cuba While openly trying to do
up the president, and glorying in it,
he called as usual at the White house
just as though he were engaged in no
unusual enterprise.
When the Kansas Republican conven-
ton came out f1at-footed with straight
endorsement of the presidents Cuban
policy, what did Burton do? He had
the assurance to state that he could
have kept that plank out of the plat
form If he had mind to. In other
words, he insulted the president and the
delegates by intimating that the COM
mendation of the chief executives acts
was not to be taken literally. 1t was
to be regarded as an empty complin ent.
paid simply by the grace of Burton
'Once more this peculiar friend of
Oxnard & Co comes to the front. He
has made an explanation in his own
state of his connection with the anti
reciprocity gang. And this is what he
Is reported as saying: 1T is a dis
cussion between Republicans, and not
party question as against the Demo-
Gratis. I deny that the beet sugar sena-
tors were in the minority. If anyone
says anything else he falsifies If 35
Republican senator had come to us and
said, we are going to pass that bill,
they could have done SO. They never
came to us with such declaration. On
the other hand they came and encourg-
ed us to keep up the fight. There are
not 10 Republican senators out of the
"a who are in favor of the present bill
at heart Beet sugar is a Republican
question by authority
This has the peculiar fish-like smell
that marks all Burton's excuses and ex-
plantations In the case of the conven-
ton he said that the Kansas Republi-
cans were liars. In the same way he
fntimates that the senators who pro-
fessed to be for reciprocity were and
are liars"
The New York Evening Post makes
these comments:
Senator Burton of Kansas explicitly
confirmed, in his speech at Topeka, the
suspicion that the Republican leaders
In the senate did not really wish to
pass the Cuban reciprocity bill. They
came to u.s. he asserts, and encouraged
us to keep up the fight. We do not see
how Senator Aldrich can pass by this
challenge in silence. Was he playing a
double game? Did he deceive the presi-
dent? Was it dread that the sugar
trusts differential might be stricken off
which led the senatorial managers
secretly to encourage the insurgents
to persist? 1t is a woful tale of Renuh-
lican insincerity and trickery upon
which Senator Burton puts the seal Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
Destroved All in It's Path.

Chesterville, Ont, July ia tornado of
great fury passed within a mile OF this
town today, and everything in it's path.
about six rods in width. was destroyed.
The country presents scene of devasta-
tion. Dwellings are overturned and dead
cattle are lying at nearly every farm
injured. The damage viii exceed $20O. .000-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
FIGHTING At PANAMA.
Battle in. Progress Between
Government and Rebels.

Panama, Colon bia, July 19.-The in
surgent gunboats Padilla and Darien
appeared last night between F1emonoco
and Ottique islands. Governor Salazar
thereupon ordered the government gun
boats Chuchuito and Clapet to put to
sea and meet them- Heavy cannonad-
ing is taking place at this hour, 10
a. m. The United States special service
steamer Ranger is coming into the bay.
Great alarm prevails in this city The
entrenchments are full of soldiers
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Senator Blackburn's Daughter Dies.

Washington, July 19.-Mrs. Lucille
Blackburn Lane, daughter of Senator
Blackburn (Ky.) and widow of the late
Thomas F. Lane, of this city. died to-
day at her residence here, of brain fever
and nervous prostration- She had been
unconscious for more than a week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-19
4 PAIR OF KINGS.
Leopold, Of Belgium, Visits Ed
ward, Of England.

London July 1o.-King Leopold of Bel
GUM, whose yacht Alberta is lying in the
Solent, visited King Edward today on
board the royal yacht Victoria and Albert
and stayed half an hour with him.
The Iatter's condition continues to be all
that could be desired
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MUCH COOLER WEATHER.
That Promised by Government Blu.
reau Arrived on Time.

The cooler weather promised by the
weather bureau Friday came in on time
in spite of high water.
The forecast sent out today is. 'sOn-
settled with probably showers tonight
and Sunday" The minimum tempera-
ture this morning was Sc. The wind has
been northwest blowing II miles an
hour. The hourly temperatures record
ed by the government thermometer to-
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Temperatures of Large Cities.

chicago. July 19.j7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York. IS; Boston, 64; Phil
adelphia, 20; Washington, 76; Chicago
20; Minneapolis. 60; Cincinnati, 7s; st.
Louis, "A.
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A Severe Tvphoon.

Hong Kong, July ia typhoon of
unusual severity has caused consider
able damage here and in this vicinity.
1t is estimated there are 20 fatalities.